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#TRIDENTFAIL

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon faced urgent questions in the Commons yesterday over a failed Trident missile test. @fairynuff1979 observed: “Telling the truth won’t damage national security; accidentally blowing up another country will do that.” @Helenp3617 noted: “Theresa May caught withholding information from parliament and she tries to make it all about Corbyn!” @ronniecowan opined: “UK Government hiding behind the sabre rattlers of the Tory backbenchers who are in full denial mode.” @ijbrads66 tweeted: “Hide behind security all you want. Yet again the gov’t taking the deception of Parliament and the public as default position.” @Politikking wrote: “Media can’t understand that Fallon & May can’t speak about military operations. It’s secret for a reason.” @phil_mayne asked: “Surely, the failure found in the Trident only demonstrates that tests of capabilities are needed? Not that it is redundant?”

#GORDENKAYE

Tributes have been paid to Gorden Kaye, star of sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!, who has died aged 75. @wire_paul tweeted: “Sad to hear about #gordenkaye Still watching the re-runs of Allo Allo on Yesterday channel. Still funny now. RIP” @mrskmob1 posted: “RIP Gorden Kaye. ‘Allo ‘Allo! was my favourite childhood comedy. They don’t make ‘em like that any more! Will be missed.” @Augustyme wrote: “‘Allo ‘Allo is one of the greatest sitcoms ever written & Gorden Kaye played Rene perfectly as café owner cum resistance fighter. Sad day.” @FNWO1 said: “RIP Gorden Kaye. He provided many hours of laughter as Rene in ‘Allo ‘Allo! Over and out, nighthawk.”

#MICHELLEONEILL

Michelle O’neill was appointed Sinn Fein leader at Stormont after Martin Mcguinness stepped down. @estwebber noted: “Naming of Michelle O’neill as Sinn Fein leader in NI means seven UK parties now have female leaders (incl Eng/wales Green Party).” @Braidenht posted: “The appointment of Michelle O’neill is a significant departure for Sinn Fein. New generation not involved in last conflict leading party.”