ON TWITTER

#MARR

Philip Hammond told the BBC’S Andrew Marr that he intends to build a £60bn Brexit war chest to fund social care. @davidschneider wrote: “Hammond: ‘The union’s vitally important which is why we’re going for a hard Brexit which could lose Scotland and Northern Ireland.’” @Warmonger hodges tweeted: “Hammond talks about the economy solely in terms of money. Mcdonnell talks about the economy in terms of how it benefits people.” @Chukaumunna noted: “Never let anyone forget: the Tories have borrowed more in 7 years than Labour borrowed in 13 yrs. We’ll take no lectures from Hammond.”

#TRUMPTOWER

President Trump has requested that an investigation into Russian activity during the US election also probe claims that Trump Tower was wiretapped. @Jordanuhl tweeted: “If Trump wants to wage a frivolous & wasteful investigation into his baseless Obama wiretapping claims, HE should fund it. NOT taxpayers!” @Kwikwarren noted: “The fact the Trump’s claims of PBO wiretapping him is getting any traction proves that our mainstream media has sank to National Enquirer levels.” @Themarkromano said: “If Trump was wiretapped, then Barack Obama ordered it! No subordinate would have ordered wiretapping a presidential candidate on their own!” @Portosj81 opined: “Once fully exposed, Obama’s wiretapping of Trump Tower phones will become the biggest scandal in U.S. political history.”

#DESERT ISLAND DISCS

Comedian Jimmy Carr impressed Radio 4 listeners when he appeared on Desert Island Discs yesterday. @kateheydonorg shared: “Desert Island Discs often is pleasantly surprising. Jimmy Carr turned out to be intelligent, thought provoking, interesting, in interview. @mrsverypicky posted: “That was fascinating. Not my most favourite comedian when seen on TV, but Jimmy Carr came across as a really sweet guy!” @emmagannon wrote: “Didn’t expect Jimmy Carr’s Desert Island Discs to be this deep and reflective. Perfect Sunday listening.”