ON TWITTER
#CHERIEBLAIR
It was reported that Cherie Blair, wife of former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair, voted for the Liberal Democrats at last week’s European elections. The news comes after former party spin doctor Alastair Campbell was expelled from the party for publicly voting for another party.
@Danielhewittitv wrote: “I understand from a source close to Cherie Blair, the wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, that she voted for the Lib Dems in the European Elections and is “happy for it to be known”.”
@Joemurphylondon said: “Cherie Blair voted Lib Dem in European elections... and she is – appalled” by the suspension of Alastair Campbell. A U-turn by Team Corbyn surely cannot be far off.”
@Cariad_54 quipped: “Good on her.”
@David__osland added: “If Cherie Blair voted Lib Dem, all I can do is congratulate her on moving ever so slightly leftwards.”
#JAVIDPERMISSION
Social media responded in typically humorous style when would-be Prime Minister Sajid Javid announced he would not allow Scotland to hold another independence referendum if chosen as Conservative Party leader. @jonsbaird said: “I’m thinking about having a pint later but I’m really nervous as I haven’t yet received permission from Sajid Javid.”
@HCIM90 tweeted: “Have landed in Nice but nobody’s getting off the plane because we don’t yet have permission from Javid. Gonna be ages before I get to the beach but can’t complain with such strong leadership.”
@Mhairiblack joked: “You sound if I head to bed Sajid Javid? Absolutely shattered.”
@Angusrobertson posted a picture of his dogs, adding: “Dear Sajid Javid, Freyja and Marnie are desperate for a walk. Is it ok for me to take them out now?”
#CATHERINEOFARAGON
The former English queen and first wife of Henry VIII was trending on Twitter...but no one knows why.
@Togglejam posted: “So Catherine of Aragon is trending but I think it’s just because people are asking why she’s trending.”
@Maxpollard92 joked: “When I saw Catherine of Aragon trending, I feared the worst. Thank God she’s still alive and well. Absolutely love her work.”
@greenapplecos added: “So Catherine of Aragon is trending for some reason. On the day of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour’s wedding anniversary. I love this.”