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Telegraph
6 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
New party name? Sorry, Jezza, ‘Hamas' is already taken
Jeremy Corbyn has invited suggestions for what to call his new party, after discovering that ' Hamas ' is already taken. The tortuous process of finding a name for the TBC movement is the most socialist comedy since Marx rang Engels to say he'd found an ingenious way of never having to work again. Around midday, Jezza posted a statement announcing ' a new kind of political party – one that belongs to you', with a link to ' Zarah Sultana, his partner in crime, then tweeted 'It's not called Your Party!' That's a placeholder. No name yet for a party that 'we're building... together' (like kids with Lego). Up pops Corbyn on TV. Black shirt. Bifocals. Shouting over the traffic. I WELCOME submissions, he said with an air of annoyance; he's been getting emails at '500 a minute'. The poor man's of a generation that can't distinguish junk mail, and feel they must reply to every single message with 'Thank you but, no, I have not been in an accident that wasn't my fault'. The name must be 'short and inclusive', he ordered, not long and reactionary like 'Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson'. But how will we be selecting this punchy moniker, comrade? This is a democratic socialist party. One can't just pull it out of a hat! Well, the website invites visitors to submit their name and address – now it's your turn to get 500 emails a minute – to take part in an 'inaugural conference' at which 'you will decide the party's decision, the model of leadership and the policies'. Presumably there will be a vote on the voting method? A chorus of committees. A profusion of politburos. 'Sandwich fillings will be decided by a show of hands.' Recall that Corbyn seemed irritated when Sultana announced the party a few weeks ago – bypassing the usual consultation period – and Sultana was apparently miles away when he tweeted the statement. There's only two of them and they still can't get a quorum. A split looms already. A brutal civil war between Fruit and Nut. When will the conference happen? Dunno. But there has to be a convention to agree on the date, hence the project is born in a loop of Marxist logic. Can only vote on a name at a conference; can only hold a conference after a vote. Yet the agenda, spelt out on the website, appears pre-written: tax the billionaires, nationalise industries, save the planet. Corbyn's manifesto is Labour's in 2024, except Jezza will actually do it – plus a paragraph on campaigning for 'a free and independent Palestine'. Once Corbyn was done dividing the Left and blaming the rich, he told the interviewer that his TBC party will be nothing like Reform. 'Reform only offers a message of division and blame. All they do is say that every social problem in our society is somehow or other the fault of extremely vulnerable minorities.' From what one hears at hard-Left demos, every problem in Britain is the fault of the Jews.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
From a Lygon era: Why I can't cop a Silvagni at Collingwood
Loading Carlton lost the great Alex Jesaulenko to St Kilda as a consequence of a political storm after the 1979 premiership, the season after another celebrated Blue and future coach, Robert Walls, crossed to Fitzroy. Four-time Carlton premiership hero David 'Swan' McKay was a teammate of Jezza and Walls in those glorious and tumultuous times. In his view, the defection of a third generation Silvagni to Collingwood would be worse than the Blues losing his more decorated teammates. 'It was bad enough to see Wallsy end up at Fitzroy and Jezza at St Kilda,' said McKay, who played alongside Jack Silvagni's late grandfather, family patriarch Sergio Silvagni, in the fabled 1970 premiership. 'To have a Silvagni ending up at Collingwood would be even worse.' Would it really be worse? Not so – Jezza leaving was as wrenching as Ron Barassi's exit from Melbourne. But I share McKay's perspective that it would be jarring – read, flat-out wrong – to see Jack Silvagni running around for the Pies. The Silvagnis are not merely 'another' Carlton family. They are the clan most identified with Carlton, whose history on the field – and in supporting roles at the club – is deeper and longer than others. They also have been crucial in fostering the bonds between Lygon Street/the Italian community and the Blues. Today, it's a safe assumption that more Carlton fans – certainly Millennials and Gen Z – would fret about the prospect of seeing Charlie Curnow in another club's jumper than watching the son of SOS in the despised black-and-white stripes. Curnow is arguably Carlton's premier player, a rare forward who gets people up and out of their seats when he's firing. To lose him would be terrible – unless, of course, the Blues could prise someone younger of similar value in return, e.g. Max Holmes, Errol Gulden or Hugh McCluggage, which is about as feasible as Joe Daniher coming out of retirement to play for Melbourne.
The Age
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
From a Lygon era: Why I can't cop a Silvagni at Collingwood
Loading Carlton lost the great Alex Jesaulenko to St Kilda as a consequence of a political storm after the 1979 premiership, the season after another celebrated Blue and future coach, Robert Walls, crossed to Fitzroy. Four-time Carlton premiership hero David 'Swan' McKay was a teammate of Jezza and Walls in those glorious and tumultuous times. In his view, the defection of a third generation Silvagni to Collingwood would be worse than the Blues losing his more decorated teammates. 'It was bad enough to see Wallsy end up at Fitzroy and Jezza at St Kilda,' said McKay, who played alongside Jack Silvagni's late grandfather, family patriarch Sergio Silvagni, in the fabled 1970 premiership. 'To have a Silvagni ending up at Collingwood would be even worse.' Would it really be worse? Not so – Jezza leaving was as wrenching as Ron Barassi's exit from Melbourne. But I share McKay's perspective that it would be jarring – read, flat-out wrong – to see Jack Silvagni running around for the Pies. The Silvagnis are not merely 'another' Carlton family. They are the clan most identified with Carlton, whose history on the field – and in supporting roles at the club – is deeper and longer than others. They also have been crucial in fostering the bonds between Lygon Street/the Italian community and the Blues. Today, it's a safe assumption that more Carlton fans – certainly Millennials and Gen Z – would fret about the prospect of seeing Charlie Curnow in another club's jumper than watching the son of SOS in the despised black-and-white stripes. Curnow is arguably Carlton's premier player, a rare forward who gets people up and out of their seats when he's firing. To lose him would be terrible – unless, of course, the Blues could prise someone younger of similar value in return, e.g. Max Holmes, Errol Gulden or Hugh McCluggage, which is about as feasible as Joe Daniher coming out of retirement to play for Melbourne.
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The best last minute booze and food gifts for Father's Day 2025 from £2
Not sure what to get him - and fast? We've got you covered… Hands up if you've still got a gift to buy! Us too... And with Father's Day now just around the corner, you certainly won't be alone in wondering what to get your dad this weekend. Well don't panic, there's still time to choose the perfect present. And we're here to help, having hand picked some of this year's best booze and food gifts. Many available with next day delivery - and some you can even pick up on the high street. Happy shopping! Best for… WHISKY Torabhaig Legacy Series Ch.4 : Sound of Sleat, £58.00 An absolutely delicious single malt which takes its name from a narrow, powerful strip of sea dividing Skye and the mainland and offers a rich and fresh combination of orange, apricot, seaweed, bonfire smoke, honey and sea salt. Best for… CAKE M&S You're My Hero Mini Colin The Caterpillars, £3.90 Who doesn't love a Colin? It's impossible. And for Father's Day these mini Colins have had a cute little makeover, now reading You're My Hero. The perfect budget gift. Best for… SMALL WINE CASE Virgin Wines Best Sellers Red Wine Trio in Wooden Gift Box, £39.99 For the red wine loving dad, what could be better than a pick and mix of them? Packaged in a lovely wooden case, this set features three of Virgin Wines top sellers - a French Malbec, a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and a Spanish Tempranillo Syrah. Delicious. Best for… CHOCOLATE Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff Bar, £2 Milk chocolate - check. Biscoff - check. The ultimate mashup awaits, and it's a mouthwatering delight. The only issue will be handing it over to your dad on Sunday. Best for… LARGE WINE CASE Moonpig x Virgin Wines Epitome of Luxury 12 Bottle Case with Champagne, £179.99 He'll be spoilt for choice with this 12-bottle gift. It contains whites, reds and a Champagne from Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France and Chile. Highlights include The Black Pig The Prize Shiraz and Louis Moreau Chablis. Best for… CHAMPAGNE Aldi Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut, £14.95 Yes you read that right - a Champagne for less than £15. Run, don't walk, to snap one up at your local Aldi store. It was recently crowned World's Best Champagne at the prestigious World Champagne Awards 2025 - outshining luxury rivals. Best for… CLARKSON'S FARM FANS Hawkstone Premium Lager (four pack), £7.95 If he's been following the shenanigans down on Diddly Squat Farm, a four pack of Jezza's lager is sure to go down a treat. The TV farmer describes his 'hard to make, easy to drink' beer as bold, yet balanced, with a smooth body and top notes of light citrus complemented by a subtle, crisp bitterness and malty backbone. Best for... FUDGE Fudge Kitchen Best Dad Fudge, £11.99 If it's fudge that takes your dad's fancy, this cute selection box of assorted flavours will make the perfect gift. And, the fudge is all handmade in the UK.
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Millionaire contestant uses TWO lifelines on tricky £16k question about Ireland – would you have got the right answer?
A CONTESTANT on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is left having to use two lifelines in order to get to the correct answer on the show. Mike Hayes returns to the hot seat on the show this weekend after running out of time last week. 5 Mike is left struggling with a question on Millionaire Credit: ITV 5 Jezza probed him on the question Credit: ITV Amid a steady first few rounds, fans of the programme will see Jeremy Clarkson quiz him on a tough question about Ireland. In order to bank £16,000, Mike will have to answer the following question - but would you be able to get it right without using any lifelines? The Sun's exclusive clip shows Jezza asked him: "Which county in the Republic of Ireland is the largest by area, and the most southerly?" He is then presented with the following options: "Cork, Donegal, Wicklow and Mayo." It became clear that Mike was struggling to come to any sort of clear basis for an answer. He said: "I have no idea, so I think this will be one where I ask the audience." It was then up to the crowd to decide which of the four possible answers they believed to be the correct choice. However, the results were not clear cut with 51% plumping for Cork but still a rather large percentage of 30 going for Donegal. Only 6% opted for Wicklow with 13% picking Mayo. Unsure, Mike then said to Jeremy: "It is a clear majority, but it is not overwhelming. Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant loses huge amount of money on tricky tree question "I have more lifelines, but do I really want to use anymore? "I'll use the 50/50 please!" Unhelpfully, Mike is then left with both of the top choices - Cork and Donegal. Trusting in the audience, Mike decided to play without using any more lifelines and picked Cork as his final answer. Thankfully, it paid off and is correct and lands him £16,000. But just how far will Mike get up the Millionaire ladder? Mike's episode airs Sunday at 8pm on ITV. 5 The first lifeline fails to help him Credit: ITV 5 Mark was left deciding to pick another lifeline Credit: ITV
