ON TWITTER

#RYANAIR

Many people on Twitter reacted to the news that a Ryanair passenger who launched a racist tirade may “get away with it” due to the airline wanting to get the plane off the ground. Ryanair sparked outrage after apparently failing to remove the man, with Labour MP for East Hull Karl Turner saying the airline “failed spectacularly”.

SNP MP @joannaccherry wrote: “This nasty little scene is the end result of what happens when your government sets out to create a #Hostileenvironment. Kudos to those who intervened. Shame on those who didn’t and on @Ryanair.”

@dylanvadamootoo said: “What a disgraceful response. #Boycottryanair” And MP Diane Abbott

@Hackneyabbott added: “Surely Ryanair should be contacting this woman and apologising for the racist abuse she suffered?”

@Chukaumunna tweeted: “Only just seen this. Absolutely appalling. Why on earth wasn’t this man removed from the plane?”

#TOPGEAR

Paddy Mcguinness and Andrew Flintoff will be the new presenters of Top Gear, the BBC has confirmed. The pair will take over from American sitcom star Matt Leblanc after he steps down from presenting duties.

@flintoff11 said on landing the role: “New teammates @Paddymcguinness @harrismonkey @BBC_ Topgear not going to lie , couldn’t be happier.” Fellow podcaster

@Robbiesavage8 chimed in saying: “Could not be happier for you @flintoff11” And Ping Pong Guy host

@matthewsyed wrote: “Fred is the new host of @ Bbc_topgear! Congrats to a brilliant broadcaster and friend. You’ll nail it! “

@moverevhayheath joked: “Let’s hope there’s an episode with super charged pedalos.”

#MINIMURRAYFIELD

Following news that Edinburgh Council has given the go-ahead for 7,800seat stadium, many were jubilant.

@Ramsay59 wrote: “About time. Went to see @Glasgowwarriors last week and @Edinburghrugby on Saturday. My Glasgow friends made their sell-out stadium rock. Edinburgh badly needs #Minimurrayfield to be able to do the same.”