Words of the week

I HAVEN’T had a practice facility for two years. – Ronnie O’Sullivan after winning snooker’s World Championships for a sixth time.

IT’S like Picasso saying he couldn’t get the colours right. – Snooker pundit John Parrott when Ronnie O’Sullivan bemoaned his cue action.

POLITICIANS complaining about these sorts of things is a little bit like fishermen complaining about the sea, isn’t it? – Education Secretary Gavin Williamson responds to his critics.

MINISTERS should not be allowed to get away with blame-shifting. – Jill Rutter, of The Institute for Government, on Gavin Williamson and Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary.

THE Cabinet cries out for reinforcement by some men and women competent to get stuff done. – Former newspaper editor Sir Max Hastings on Boris Johnson’s top team.

I’D like to see the minutes of everything that has gone on. – Tory MP Robert Halfon, chair of the Education Select Committee, on the exams scandal.

THAT election will be the most important in Scotland’s history.

– First Minister Nicola Sturgeon looks ahead to the May 2021 Holyrood election.

HE has had more than enough time to prove that he can do the job, but he is clearly in over his head. – Michelle Obama, America’s former First Lady, on President Donald Trump.

IT’S not my intention to save the gay community because that would be quite egotistical. – Pop star Will Young.

I’D say Boris is a friend. He’s great company. I like his sense of humour. He’s quick. – Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham after accepting a peerage from Boris Johnson.

IAN’S amazing with his grandchildren but he wasn’t a particularly brilliant husband or father. – Sir Ian Botham’s wife Kathy on their relationship.

SO, whilst it might seem daunting, it’s important people know they can feel absolutely safe in the hands of the NHS going in for treatments. – Singer Linda Nolan’s message as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment.