Books and Arts – 23 May 2013
The Spectator
Thursday
David Cameron’s statement on the Woolwich attack
What happened yesterday in Woolwich has sickened us all. On our televisions last night, and in our newspapers this morning, we have all seen images that are deeply shocking. The people who did this were trying to divide us. They should know something like this will only bring us together and make us stronger. Today
Wednesday
‘Soldier beheaded’ in Woolwich, south London – live reaction
Summary: A British solider has been reported to have been beheaded on the streets of Woolwich, south east London by two men at 2:20pm afternoon. The BBC is reporting the murder may have been filmed over cries of ‘Allahu Akbar’ . ITV has released footage of a man carrying a bloodied knife saying ‘remove your governments – they don’t
Tuesday
Same Sex Marriage Bill: how MPs voted
This is the full Hansard of list of how MPs voted on tonight’s third reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. It was a free vote, and the Bill passed 366 to 161. AYES Abbott, Ms Diane Abrahams, Debbie Alexander, rh Danny Alexander, rh Mr Douglas Alexander, Heidi Ali, Rushanara Allen, Mr Graham Andrew, Stuart
Friday
EU shopping list tips from Ben Goldsmith, Bill Cash, Nancy Dell’Olio and Matthew Elliott
Ben Goldsmith, Partner at WHEB Partners and signatory to Business for Britain In the private sector, every business must provide regular and accurate accounts. Yet when you try to look into the European Union’s income and expenditure there is just obscurity, masking a black hole of inefficiency and waste. The EU’s finances are a mess –
Thursday
News
‘I hate 24-hour news.’
Tunnel 3
Shopping
‘Mum moved into the village and there are already problems: she’s too busy to babysit.’
Eurovision
‘I demand a yes/no referendum.’
Ukip 3
‘I know it’s unhealthy, but I just can’t give up voting Ukip.’
Lions
‘We’re not “in the jungle, the mighty jungle” and we’re not “sleeping tonight”, so please stop singing that song.’
Flies
‘Flies?’
Vampire
‘You can tell your friends at Ukip that this has nothing to do with him coming from Eastern Europe.’
Conspiracy
Intimacy
‘Too much Facebook, I think — I can’t be intimate in private any more.’
Annoyance
‘I’m going to have to ask you to leave, Sir. Your constant complaining about mobile phones is disturbing the other customers.’
Snake
‘I’m tempted by the apple.’
Yewtree
‘In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes — and then arrested.’
Tweet 4
‘So, what’s new since your tweet 20 seconds ago?’
Breakup 2
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