Words of the week

I’M not used to smiling so much,

I’m from Yorkshire. –What owner Martyn MacLeod said after his horse Snoano won at Royal Ascot. IF he wants to prove he is a man, we should do it out of the car, face-toface. – Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton after colliding with rival Sebastian Vettel.

IN six months. – Jeremy Corbyn after being asked when he will become Prime Minister by Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis. I DON’T think out loud and I don’t make guesses.– Brexit Secretary David Davis, the Haltemprice and Howden MP. I FELT I wanted out but then decided to stay in and work out a role for myself. – Prince Harry who considered quitting his Royal duties.

20 years ago today a world that I had lived in alone was suddenly open to others. It’s been wonderful. Thank you. – Tweet by Harry Potter author JK Rowling to mark the anniversary of her first book being published. BADLY written tosh. –TV’s Piers Morgan offers his verdict on JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books.

THEY are symbols of national power. They are totemic symbols of your

ambition. – Commander of the newlylaunched HMS Queen Elizabeth, Capt Jerry Kyd, defends the need for such large aircraft carriers. WE’RE all human beings so there’s nothing wrong with a bit of flirting in the workplace. – Tory peeress Lady Mone, a lingerie entrepreneur.

HERE even the police officers have glittered cheekbones. – ExLabour MP Ed Balls on the Glastonbury Festival.

SHE would be like 700 in the world.

– Ex-tennis star John McEnroe on what he considers Serena Williams’s ranking would be if she was in the men’s league. DEAR John, I adore and respect you but please please keep me out of your statements that are not factually based... Respect me and my privacy as I’m trying to have a baby. Good day sir. – The tweet Serena Williams posted in reply.

NOT receiving an answer is not an altogether novel phenomenon in the House of Commons. – John Bercow, the Speaker.