Bar closures in Parliament are not needed to prevent MP scandals, senior politicians agree, as it was argued the cause is "bigger than the hospitality arrangements". Frontbenchers from both main parties pointed out few of the recent misconduct controversies had actually happened in hostelries at Westminster. Chris Pincher , MP for Tamworth in Staffordshire, quit as Tory deputy chief whip - responsible for party discipline - after he was accused of drunkenly groping two men at the members-only Carlton Club. Politics latest: Minister insists it 'isn't the case' there is a problem with male Tory MPs Boris Johnson bowed to demands to withdraw the whip from Mr Pincher, meaning he will now sit in the Commons as an independent, after an official investigation was launched. Advertisement There are several bars on the parliamentary estate, including the Woolsack and Strangers' Bar. Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey told Sky's … [Read more...] about Shutting Westminster bars not needed as MP scandals ‘bigger than hospitality arrangements’
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I quit football for 14 years after homophobia stopped me playing
As I made a diving save across the goalpost, my team erupted in cheers. ‘Nice one, Superman,’ a fellow player congratulated. It felt euphoric to be back doing the thing that I loved as a child, and to be in such a supportive environment – 11 years after giving it up. Playing after such a long break from the pitch was terrifying, but exhilarating. I’d abandoned my favourite sport due to persistent homophobia – but after finding an LGBTQ+ inclusive team, I’ve fallen in love with football all over again. Football was a hugely important part of my life from a young age. I used to have kick-arounds with friends between the ages of seven and 11 after school (even though I was the only girl that played) and go to matches with my dad. A Bovril and pie was our halftime ritual. My parents were incredibly supportive of my love of football. They encouraged me to join my first all-female team when I was 11. I played in goal and they came to every match, cheering me on from … [Read more...] about I quit football for 14 years after homophobia stopped me playing
‘You can smell where the money is’: Graeme Hart and his innate sense of commerce
Graeme Hart says he was a “terrible” student who was encouraged to leave school as soon as he turned 15, but once he found what he loved – business and commerce – there was no stopping him. Now 67 and New Zealand’s richest man, Hart says he looks back on his early experiences and on reflection finds them “entirely predictable”. A very independent person, he didn’t enjoy school, but outside of the classroom he had a “wicked” work ethic, and was always working after school and in the school holidays. He funnelled his energy into buying and fixing up cars, pulling apart engines in the family lounge and filling the garage with tools and cars. So after the career guidance counsellor at Mt Roskill Grammar took him aside and suggested he might like to leave school the following day on his 15th birthday, it was a natural transition to get an apprenticeship as a panel beater. READ MORE: Business Hall of Fame: Kiwi entrepreneurs honoured New Zealand's richest person donates … [Read more...] about ‘You can smell where the money is’: Graeme Hart and his innate sense of commerce
Love Island fans beg ‘cringe’ islanders to ‘stop with the salon codes’ and demand ‘just tell us you had sex’
LOVE Island fans are frankly fed up with the contestants' "cringe" salon codes used as a hint they've had sex. One even went as far as to brand the beauty salon talk "disgusting", with others suggesting this year's analogy for frisky antics is "terrible." One example saw Love Island 's resident paramedic Paige Thorne , who is coupled up with Jacques O'Neill , spent a night cuddling with the rugby hunk. The following morning bombshell Ekin-Su asked: “What was going on, did you have a manicure or something?” This led Indiyah to add: “Was that the beauty salon?” Paige played along as she replied “No absolutely not, no beauty salon treatments last night girls. READ MORE LOVE ISLAND his type on paper Jack Keating's mum reveals Love Island girl he wants to couple up with not so sexy Love Island fans spot ‘clue’ Paige & Jacques are on the rocks after having sex "Come on, keeping it classy." After the … [Read more...] about Love Island fans beg ‘cringe’ islanders to ‘stop with the salon codes’ and demand ‘just tell us you had sex’