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The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Commons Leader rolls out Oasis puns to describe year since Labour's election
Commons Leader Lucy Powell drew on the Oasis back catalogue to describe a year since Labour's first King's Speech in 15 years, after the Brit Pop band's recent reunion in their home city of Manchester. Little by Little, Ms Powell racked up seven mentions of Oasis material in the 50-second recap of the parliamentary year in the Commons on Thursday, ending by saying she hopes the Labour Government will 'Live Forever'. Her comments came in the last Business Questions before the parliamentary recess, which will begin next Tuesday. The Manchester Central MP said: 'I couldn't let this opportunity pass without telling the House that Manchester is buzzing right now with its bucket hats, its music, and even parkas in this hot weather. As we've all come together to celebrate the Oasis reunion. 'When Oasis were last performing at Heaton Park it was under a Labour government, and the shadow leader (Jesse Norman) invited me to give the House a few more groaning puns, so if he'll forgive me. 'Some Might Say this Government has a Masterplan for change, of course, I know it's not been a great year for the party opposite since their biggest election defeat in history, but perhaps they need to Stop Crying Their Heart Out, Don't Look Back In Anger, and hope that Reform Fade Away. 'Talking of which, last year we have seen Reform come on the scene in the House of Commons, some of their MPs have had better attendances than others. 'The honourable member for Clacton (Nigel Farage), as usual, is probably on a beach Half A World Away. 'There's more, there's one last one. Let's hope this Labour Government Live Forever.' Commons deputy speaker Nusrat Ghani responded and called the comments 'interesting'. Ms Powell had been asked by Conservative shadow leader Mr Norman what the Government planned to do to protect veterans who had served in Northern Ireland from prosecution. He said: 'Hundreds and thousands of men and women went to Northern Ireland, not of their own accord but under orders and in the chain of command, on the Queen's business, to combat the most serious terrorist organisation in the world at the time, and to protect human lives and human society.' He said the decisions by Labour to abandon the Legacy Act had left veterans in their 70s and 80s 'exposed to legal harassment, anxiety and trauma'. Ms Powell replied: 'This is a complex situation, and we need to resolve it. He might disagree with this, but the previous government's Legacy Act was found to be unlawful and unworkable and is now subject to further court action. 'That means currently that nobody is protected by it, and nor does it give people the justice that they want, because there would be so much legal uncertainty about the status of doing so. 'That is why our priority is finding a way forward that gives veterans, survivors and communities confidence in the process. We will take our time to do this.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Commons Leader rolls out Oasis puns to describe year since Labour's election
Commons Leader Lucy Powell drew on the Oasis back catalogue to describe a year since Labour's first King's Speech in 15 years, after the Brit Pop band's recent reunion in their home city of Manchester. Little by Little, Ms Powell racked up seven mentions of Oasis material in the 50-second recap of the parliamentary year in the Commons on Thursday, ending by saying she hopes the Labour Government will 'Live Forever'. Her comments came in the last Business Questions before the parliamentary recess, which will begin next Tuesday. The Manchester Central MP said: 'I couldn't let this opportunity pass without telling the House that Manchester is buzzing right now with its bucket hats, its music, and even parkas in this hot weather. As we've all come together to celebrate the Oasis reunion. 'When Oasis were last performing at Heaton Park it was under a Labour government, and the shadow leader (Jesse Norman) invited me to give the House a few more groaning puns, so if he'll forgive me. 'Some Might Say this Government has a Masterplan for change, of course, I know it's not been a great year for the party opposite since their biggest election defeat in history, but perhaps they need to Stop Crying Their Heart Out, Don't Look Back In Anger, and hope that Reform Fade Away. 'Talking of which, last year we have seen Reform come on the scene in the House of Commons, some of their MPs have had better attendances than others. 'The honourable member for Clacton (Nigel Farage), as usual, is probably on a beach Half A World Away. 'There's more, there's one last one. Let's hope this Labour Government Live Forever.' Commons deputy speaker Nusrat Ghani responded and called the comments 'interesting'. Ms Powell had been asked by Conservative shadow leader Mr Norman what the Government planned to do to protect veterans who had served in Northern Ireland from prosecution. He said: 'Hundreds and thousands of men and women went to Northern Ireland, not of their own accord but under orders and in the chain of command, on the Queen's business, to combat the most serious terrorist organisation in the world at the time, and to protect human lives and human society.' He said the decisions by Labour to abandon the Legacy Act had left veterans in their 70s and 80s 'exposed to legal harassment, anxiety and trauma'. Ms Powell replied: 'This is a complex situation, and we need to resolve it. He might disagree with this, but the previous government's Legacy Act was found to be unlawful and unworkable and is now subject to further court action. 'That means currently that nobody is protected by it, and nor does it give people the justice that they want, because there would be so much legal uncertainty about the status of doing so. 'That is why our priority is finding a way forward that gives veterans, survivors and communities confidence in the process. We will take our time to do this.'
France 24
05-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
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Telegraph
27-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Pictured: Justin Trudeau wears trainers to King's speech
Justin Trudeau wore a pair of green trainers for the King's speech at the state opening of Canada's parliament in Ottawa. The former Canadian prime minister chaperoned his mother, Margaret, into the Senate chamber for the historic speech, while dressed in a navy suit and a pair of the turquoise and orange Adidas Gazelles. The King used his speech to impress on Canadians their country is ' strong and free ' following Donald Trump's recent threats to make it America's '51st state'. Mr Trudeau had a prominent seat during the speech, meaning his footwear may have been visible to the visiting royals. Critics mocked Mr Trudeau's choice of footwear on social media. Dimitris Soudas, who was the communications director for former Conservative Party prime minister Stephen Harper, shared a photo of Mr Trudeau's outfit, captioned: 'I don't know what to say.' Mr Trudeau stepped down as the leader of the Liberal Party in January, as his poll numbers plummeted amid threats from the US president to annex Canada and impose sweeping tariffs on the US' northern neighbour. His successor, Mark Carney, defeated Pierre Poilievre, his Conservative opposite number, by pledging to challenge Mr Trump over his inflammatory comments. Mr Carney has previously said that Canada is 'not for sale, ever', and his government hoped that the King's visit – only the second time a monarch has opened parliament – would send a message about sovereignty. Since taking over as prime minister, Mr Carney has brought with him a renewed rigour to the job, starting press conferences on time in contrast to the tardiness of his predecessor, according to the National Post. Mr Carney is also said to have exacting sartorial standards, expecting staff to dress in formal business attire, Canadian officials told the outlet. Mr Carney has also come in for criticism over his choice of footwear in the past. In February, he was lambasted on social media for wearing what appeared to be a pair of Zegna trainers, which retail for $1,450 (£1,078), during an ice hockey photo op.
