“I can’t understand why people would be wishing to go on what is effectively a Russian propaganda channel that’s obviously propagating the lines of the Kremlin. Ultimately people have to make their own choices, but it’s certainly not something that I would advise” – Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on Moscow-backed broadcaster RT.
“His explosive and intemperate behaviour is legendary, objectionable and unworthy of someone in such public office – conduct which may not stand up to the standards expected in public life. There were lots of people who were, frankly, terrified of the Speaker” – Former Black Rod David Leakey on Commons Speaker John Bercow.
“We should give President Trump the opportunity to speak to both Houses. He should be received with proper good manners, and as far as a speech is concerned … he would speak where most other presidents have spoken – in the Royal Gallery” – Tory peer Lord Cormack on US President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to the UK.
“If David Cameron had kept his promise of after the referendum staying in office, implementing the views of the British people we would nearly be coming out of the EU now. And I, would probably be arranging a statue to David Cameron” – Tory MP Peter Bone, saying people are fed up with how long the Brexit negotiations are taking.
“I am a bit timid. But I am dealing with giants” – Former Commons Speaker Baroness Boothroyd on her colleagues in the House of Lords.
“If Jeremy Corbyn came on and lost £125,000 I’d crap myself laughing, I always want to see the losers” – Jeremy Clarkson, who is the new host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
“When my thoughts get a bit out of control and my mind is rushing, yoga just brings everything back down to earth. It’s hard to stay calm … but you’ve got to remember that you’re not your mind. You are an observer of your mind” – Businesswoman and former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh.
“I will try to meditate at the end of the day. It is a great way to still a mind before sleeping. It is not some wishy–washy thing that is cool to do because the Beatles were doing it” – Actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
“I want to finish this love story well” – Arsene Wenger, outgoing Arsenal manager.
“Sajid Javid’s stance, with his legs apart, has been called a power pose. Parents know it as the sign of a full nappy” – C Sawo, of Clacton-on-Sea, in a letter to the Daily Mail.
