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#MADONNAAT60
The Queen of Pop, Madonna, turned 60 yesterday, with her fans taking to social media to share their favourite memories of the pop icon. .
@Angelfletchpen reflected: “The most iconic woman since Marilyn Monroe turns 60 today. Despite only being born in the 90s, my mum always made sure she was a massive part of my life and has always been a huge inspiration to me. Please never stop evolving.”
@Jakethomaslong wrote: “Madonna is ridiculed for not acting her age, when she’s spent her whole life fighting for causes BEFORE it was a trend and breaking down artistic boundaries. Anyone who appreciates art or is an ally of the LGBT community should have nothing but respect for her.”
@Kimpmurrell agreed: “When Madonna released Like A Prayer in 1989 she included an insert with the first pressings that was a guide to safe sex and warnings about HIV/AIDS during one of the darkest hours of the community, not just when it profited. Happy 60 big ones to this icon.”
@Hedaspinoff tweeted: “Happy birthday Queen. All your songs on repeat for the day. Thank you for endless hours of great rhythms, lyrics and emotions expressed through music.”
#GORDONBROWN
Former PM Gordon Brown has become known for his interventions in politics since leaving the frontline, and this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival proved no different. as he took aim at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Britain’s recent record on child poverty.
@Aaronbastani said: “Labour got 4 million fewer votes under Gordon Brown than Corbyn. Sometimes it’s best to keep your advice to yourself.”
@Neilclark66 agreed: “Gordon Brown bottled calling an election in 2007 & instead went to the country in 2010 on a timid, uninspiring manifesto which led to Labour receiving its second lowest share of the vote (29.1%) since WWI. He’s the last person who should be telling Jeremy Corbyn what to do.”
@Drfrancesryan opined: “I know it’s terribly unfashionable to praise New Labour but as a socialist growing up, I still remember being so bloody proud of Gordon Brown’s tax credits. Redstribution of wealth that changed lives. Makes me weep that the progress has been wiped out.”