Sir Keir Starmer's downfall has been met with glee by author Kathy Lette, a self-described champagne socialist, following a family legal feud with the Prime Minister and his aides. Lette's daughter Georgie was among five former Labour staffers accused of leaking an internal report to undermine Starmer's leadership, a charge they denied. The legal case, reportedly costing £1.5 million, was dropped two years ago.
Lette, who has known Starmer since he worked for her ex-barrister husband Geoffrey Robertson, said: "I would never have singled him out as prime ministerial material. Basically, if Starmer bored any more he'd strike oil."
Train Confusion at Euston
Passengers on a train from Manchester this week were surprised to find a media scrum at London Euston, unaware that Mayor Andy Burnham was aboard. One female passenger joked: "Is it Madonna?"
BBC Weather Warnings Criticised
Veteran journalist Julie Burchill slammed the BBC's repeated heatwave warnings, saying: "It's exposure to the BBC that's bad for my 'wellness'... if anyone ever says 'stay hydrated' to my face, they're going to get a drink in theirs."
Andrew Castle Quits Wimbledon Commentary
Andrew Castle is leaving his role as a BBC Wimbledon commentator after 23 years, after learning his role would be reduced. Castle has a history of displeasing BBC bosses, including his support for Boris Becker, who was jailed in 2022, and a comment about player Marcus Willis's wife: "It's a pity my dentist doesn't look like that."
Nigel Havers on I'm A Celeb
Actor Nigel Havers reflected on leaving I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Here! after wanting to "murder" campmate Lembit Opik. He said: "But what a way to go!"
Hannah Waddingham Jokes About Brett Goldstein
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham teased co-star Brett Goldstein, who wrote and stars in the romcom Office Romance opposite Jennifer Lopez. She said: "Hmm, I wonder why he wrote that!"
Rolling Stones Residency Possible
Keith Richards, 82, hinted at a potential Rolling Stones residency, saying: "I don't know if tours are possible. It's the travelling that takes it out of you. But I do see the possibility of us doing a residency somewhere."
