Why is Shami Chakrabarti being given a seat on the
@bbcquestiontime
table?? Her whitewashed report into Anti-Semitism in Labour showcased the shocking quality of her judgement (and her willingness to cosy up to Corbyn). How does she have any credibility?
#bbcqt
Why are so many bleeding heart celebrities - usually so quick to stand up for noble causes - bafflingly silent on Israel’s suffering? I’ll leave others to fill in the gaps .My piece in today’s Daily Mail
#Israel_under_attack
This lazy comparison shows
@GaryLineker
has absolutely no understanding of history ie Nazi’s government backed, industrialised slaughterer of men, women and children in pursuit of racial hatred. He should stick to his disproportionately over paid day job
It’s to the immense credit of production team on
#Lineofduty
that identity of H not been leaked. All those governmental bean-spillers like Dominic Cummings and Alan Duncan could learn thing or two about loyalty from this class act
#LineofDutyFinale
Identity choice has to be balanced against biological fact. Only those born women can menstruate. Exeter academic
@EvaPoen
is now accused of ‘abhorrent bigotry’ for stating this.That must make me an abhorrent bigot too.Guess I’ll have to live with it.
Bravo Nick Hewer and
@RachelRileyRR
for their integrity and principalled stand against antisemitism. Says a lot when leader of Her Majesty's Opposition has to be shamed by light entertainment celebs...
In Manchester we’ve been in local lockdown since July. It made no material impact on figures. Firefighting clearly hasn’t worked. Why do politicians want to economically paralyse our city with no evidence of gain?
#manchesterlockdown
Surely lot of criticism of
@piersmorgan
interview with Trump is jealousy because HE bagged interview of the year. Jeez. And they call women bitchy...Have we lost our capacity to simply say 'nice one'?
Sacking of Suella appalling move. She spoke for quiet majority who believe in law and order and who were appalled by hatred spilling onto streets
#SuellaBraverman
Having seen
@owenjones
video questioning Hamas' October 7th atrocities after being shown an IDF screening, I felt compelled to repost this clip when I pointed out to him dangerous impact of selective moral outrage
#OwenJones
#israel
Back home in Manchester after all too short trip to Crete. Love Greece at best of times. But so impressed by their tough stance on Covid .Was tested at airport, temperature check at hotel. Reminded by shopkeepers to wear mask or face fine of 150 euros. You listening, Boris?
Will an embarrassed Harry lash out at media for giving his mystery instructor a platform to speak out? . After all, he , ahem, opened the stable door on this one….
#HarryandMeghan
#PrinceHarry
Will be on
@GBNEWS
at 9.20pm talking to
@danwootton
about whether Liz Truss was right to call Nicola Sturgeon an ‘attention seeker’. What do you think?
#LeadershipContest
‘He shouldn’t be allowed to, in any way, trash this. There are going to be heads of state there, they shouldn't have to worry what Harry’s take is going to be.’
Angela Epstein, on why Prince Harry should be forced to sign an NDA if he is to the attend the King’s Coronation.
Question for those watching
#BlackNarcissus
. If Mr Dean Is such a brilliant handyman, why can’t he do something about those bloody windows and doors that keep blowing open?
#AlessandroNivola
As a Jewish woman and volunteer on a Holocaust memorial committee ,I’ve had opportunity to meet many distinguished historians who respectfully document those terrible years. Ash Sarkar was a needless ,appalling choice
Recently I appeared in newspaper alongside one of my pieces .Cue online comments such as “you’re a huge pumpkin”Fortunately have thick skin and sense of humour . And everyone is entitled to opinion. But l worry for those vulnerable to such criticism . Let’s try to be kinder 🎃
On
@BBCBreakfast
was discussing story re girl gymnasts having to share changing rooms and bedrooms with men who identify as women. Surely it is common sense and not homophobia to raise concerns about safety and propriety in such an intimate, private environment
#genderdiversity
This is my son, a young hospital doctor in London who was on Covid frontline when it all blew up in March.He got his vaccination yesterday.Pic on left shows what he (and colleagues) wore when treating patients. Am I allowed to say I’m a proud mama?
#NHS
#Pfizervaccine
#vaccine
Starmer is weak , duplicitous and self serving. Events in Israel leave no room for ambiguity . Line between good and evil is clear. Yet still the man who craves to be PM doesn’t act. Pathetic
#StandWithIsrael
#Israel_under_attack
#KeirStarmer
Final episode of
@JeremyVineOn5
for
@StormHuntley
before she goes off on maternity leave. Love working with this smart, sassy, warm and witty momma-to-be. Looking forward to hearing lovely news for Storm and
@KerrOkan
. With ❤️
Loving listening to
@OwainWynEvans
drumming show on
@BBCRadio2
. Through early days of pandemic, as our local weather presenter on
@BBCNWT
Owain was a cheery face amongst the unremitting gloom. This lad is clearly destined for great things - and deservedly so. 🥁
Central London has officially become a no-Jews zone. We didn’t just turn back the clock an hour, we turned it back to the 1930s. It has to stop. via
@MailOnline
Boris Johnson lost his mother yesterday. Today he presented his winter plan to the nation. Whatever you think of PM must be tough having no space to mourn death of his mum
Why the hatred against the Jewish people ? We’re not responsible for a conflict 1000s of miles away. We are peaceful, patriotic with a strong sense of community and respect for the rule of law. Plus we’re a tiny minority. So why are we never left to just be?
#antisemitism
Women were raped and abused by Hamas as they committed their atrocities on October 7 .Yet public silence from many UK domestic/sexual abuse organisations on this devastating point is deafening - including
@UNWomenUK
.How do you speak for women when moral outrage is selective ?
When the
@metpoliceuk
refuse to arrest Hamas supporters with a swastika sign today in London one officer told a girl that swastikas disturbing public order “depends on context”
If you’re holding a sign with a swastika at an anti-Israel march — this is blatantly antisemitic. Come
This is a first! Spending part of my 🥳 birthday joining
@theJeremyVine
@StormHuntley
and Ash Sakar on this morning’s
@JeremyVineOn5
. If I share a birthday with you , let me know - and hope you have a lively day too. Do join us 9.15
@channel5_tv
In perpetuating their beef, Harry and Meghan are denying their children the chance to enjoy a relationship with their little cousins, as I write in
@Daily_Express
. Surely that`s reason enough to try and reach a peace deal
#HarryandMegan
Today’s march against antisemitism in London is a chance to stand in peace and solidarity with British Jews as they battle spiralling hatred.That such a march is needed in UK in 2023 should be a source of shame and sadness for every decent human being
#MarchAgainstAntisemitism
Before new series of started was doing papers review on
@BBCBreakfast
and confessed Louis Tomlinson was one of my faves. Now show started to see he's stepping up to the plate. If only I was five years younger,...
#louistomlinson
#XFactor
Hate idea if muting Christmas for fear of causing offence to some. I might be Jewish. But have always loved observing excitement from sidelines. So much so decided to hold our first ever Xmas dinner this year raising a glass to joy of multiculturalism.Peace & goodwill to all x
Channeling the Cadbury’s look on this morning’s
@JeremyVineOn5
. We’ll be talking strikes, football and that documentary. Join us 9.25an
@channel5_tv
x
Me and him, arriving at Jewish wedding in lovely hotel with this gorgeous tree in foyer. We don’t celebrate Christmas but love sparkle and fun it brings to so many.Those who say it’s offensive and non inclusive don’t speak in our names. Forget happy holidays.Merry Christmas!!
Looks like the gorgeous
@jemmaforte
got the memo about wearing teal. Ok, so there was no memo. Fess up. Just grabbing any opportunity to strike a pose. Catch us on
@JeremyVineOn5
and JeremyVine Extra
Astonishingly
@parislees
fails to answer question about transgender women and all women short lists on
@bbcquestiontime
. Instead seizes opportunity to release polemic about issues facing transgender people.
#bbcqt
Just listened to breathtaking interview by
@theJeremyVine
as he talks to Denise Fergus, mother of James Bulger. Heartbreaking to listen to this gracious woman relive a mother's worst nightmare. And handled with such care by JV. Catch on iplayer if you missed it.
@tomhfh
Can’t stand it when politicians take off jackets or roll up shirt sleeves to suggest they speak to the common man. When I roll up my sleeves it’s usually to scour the bath
If the body is that of Nicola Bulley the news will be absolutely devastating for her family.If ID proves otherwise, the discovery will be a harrowing source of sorrow for someone else. So either way this is a terrible, heart breaking day
#NicolaBulleyCase
Always found Russell Brand as talentless and as was unfunny. Never understood why was lionised by some TV chiefs. But we have a presumption of innocence. For him to be tried by court of public opinion is dangerous in a democratic society. As history has shown us
#RusselBrand
In the Daily Telegraph I write why Labour MPs need to be vocal and visible in their revulsion of Corbyn . And to embarrass him by wearing a yellow star.
#labour
#antisemitism
#writing
Largest UK Eurovision televote went to Israel. Testament to the decent people of this country who refuse to adopt group think or be bullied and brow-beaten by fear and bigotry. Unlike UK jury .. who awarded Israel 0 points .
#Eurovision2024
#Israel12Points
#israel
As a journalist I often hear the old “I blame the media” card . As if we are responsible for the difficult subjects we cover. The Sun’s sensational scoop is a powerful reminder of importance of newspapers in holding public figures to account
#MattHanock
Pro Palestinian Protest in London today calling for ceasefire.Why no signs calling for Hamas to free ALL hostages? Surely one would achieve the other? A reminder of what this genocidal terrorist organisation has unleashed on Israel and the people of Gaza ?
#ceasefire
#israel
Keir Starmer dismissed Queen’s Speech as being “packed with gimmicks”. Says the man who did a photo opp with a role of wallpaper
#QueensSpeech
#KeirStarmer
Message for
@HackneyAbbott
. I am both Jewish .and a red head.They are not comparable. Believe me, the vicious, prejudicial and intimidating behaviour I’ve experienced over the years has never been because I’m ginger.
#Antisemitism
#prejudice
#dianeabbott
. All ready for this morning’s
@JeremyVineOn5
. We’ll be all over all the latest stories including league tables to shame GPs who won’t see patients. Join the debate from 9.15am
Well that was some bank holiday! Son got married and his parents got chance to dress up and look all fancy. Still feeling emotional (about wedding, not frock). May we all find happy times with loved ones xx
BBC refused to drop Olly Alexander from representing UK after emerged he’d signed letter calling Israel an “apartheid regime”.No surprise there But fact this crap piece of music was best UK (which gave world the Beatles) could offer was inexcusable
#ollyalexander
#Eurovision
Being Jewish - 0.3 per cent of Uk population - makes me a minority. And I LOVE Christmas & not remotely offended by the word. I may not celebrate it but take great joy in watching others who do. I’m far more offended by apparatchiks who think on my behalf
Well, that was a some birthday. Started at dawn in studios in London for
@JeremyVineOn5
Ended with sun-blushed walk with husband on beach near Cleverleys. Thanks to
@theJeremyVine
@StormHuntley
for kickstarting my day…
As a parent who watched in despair at the devastating impact lockdown had on their child,find it astonishing teachers subject pupils to more disruption.Teaching is admirable vocation. But we need to protect pupils’education from being used as a bargaining chip.
#teachersstrike
Looking forward to joining
@theJeremyVine
and
@StormHuntley
on this morning’s
@JeremyVineOn5
for lots of cutting edge debate. Do tune in 9.15am on
@channel5_tv
(PS don’t worry - old pre-pandemic pic taken in days when we took hugs for granted!)
Looking forward to joining
@danwootton
on
@GBNEWS
live from Buckingham Palace. Join us between 9 - 11pm tonight to discuss Royal news of the day
#QueenElizabeth
Happy Christmas everyone. ! We may not always agree on this platform. But on one thing I hope we’re united. That 2024 brings peace and happiness to all the world
#merrychristmas
Was completely shocked when this happened to
@theJeremyVine
when on the panel of
@JeremyVineOn5
today. Thought I was going to burst into tears on live telly. And then… we’ll, take a look…
Dealing with a wayward fringe before joining this morning’s
@JeremyVineOn5
. We’ll be talking weight loss, national security, diversity and more. Join us
@channel5_tv
from 9.15am. (At least the roller matches the frock …)
A consequence of those who deploy selective moral outrage regarding Israel is that they become effective instruments of anti-Semitism and hate - even if that is not the intention
@JeremyVineOn5
#Gaza
#israel
Central to ceasefire deal is release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists during October 7 massacre which triggered war in Gaza. How powerful it would’ve been for Lammy to have kept pin on his collar. What a coward we have for a foreign secretary
Looking forward to reuniting with
@StormHuntley
and fellow panellist
@campbellclaret
on tomorrow’s
@JeremyVineOn5
. Watch out for lots of fiery debate. But sadly no hugging (this pic was taken in days when it wasn’t a criminal offence 😉). Do tune in,
@channel5_tv
9.15am
Just back from doing journalism table at a high school careers evening. Met lovely young people. But sad reality is none of them access news through print journalism. They’ll never know joy of sitting in an armchair turning crisp newspaper pages without worrying about low battery
As a Jewish person I refuse to live in fear on the streets of my own country. This move is therefore a matter of supreme urgency. We should treasure peaceful political protest. And stop those who abuse and use it as Trojan horse to promote hatred
On
@JeremyVineOn5
today I was discussing the vital need to learn the lessons of the Holocaust. It’s so important to remember but it’s critical to understandthe depths to which humanity can sink in what was the bleakest moment in human history
#HMD2020
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
"We cannot get our heads around what human beings did to each other back then."
Angela
@adepstein1
reflects on today's attitudes towards the Holocaust alongside
@PeterBleksley
and
@Y_Alibhai
, who says she once sacked a cleaner because they were antisemitic.
@TheJeremyVine
Every morning I wake up and wonder how family of Sarah Everard find the strength to get through another day? The leaden weight of shock,grief and despair must be incalculable.We need tough conversations about the police. But let’s not overlook family suffering at heart of this.
Just chaired a panel event about intimidation experienced by Jewish students on campus. On panel was vice president of
@OfficialUoM
.and pro vice chancellor of
@LivUni
who were put to proof not least by one brave student who wept as she recounted her experiences.
Feeling bit weepy as vaccinations begin today as also my son’s birthday. He’s a young doctor who, like countless others,looked after hospitalised Covid patients. To incredible NHS workers and brilliant game-changing scientists you have my 💓 and eternal thanks
#CovidVaccines
Why doesn’t Gary Lineker use his considerable platform to state that Israel did not want this war, that their enemy is Hamas not innocent Gazans and then urge Hamas to return hostages and lay down their arms as this could lead to peace tomorrow? Anyone?.
I was in Israel on Oct 7 and that morning woke early to what I thought was distant thunder. We now know it was Hamas terrorists slaughtering 1300 innocents - as well as raping and mutilating victims. Please watch Surviving October 7th: We Will Dance Again tonight BBC2 9pm .
A Christmas card from our Muslim paper boy and delivered to our Jewish family. That, my friends, is a beautiful example of multiculturalism . Respecting each other for who we are and which star we were born under.
#Christmas2019
#SundayThoughts