'I mean, is the Queen sort of ‘harbouring’ Prince Andrew now? On a Crown Estate? Is this fine?' Wondered comedian Katy Brand.

The mistake sparked criticism from MPs who have accused the Education Secretary of being “clueless” and “not up to the job”, while others accused him of racism as both sportsmen are young, black men.

Government policy or extracts from Winston Smith's diary? You choose.

"What is most shocking about this apart from the fact that a fox was brutally ripped apart by a pack of hounds is the complete casualness and nonchalance of those involved and watching."

The moves are part of an intensification of the DUP’s campaign of opposition to post-Brexit arrangements that have created trading barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

“I’m worried in the future, will it ever actually come to social care? Because we’re talking three years down the road and we might have an election at that time, so it’s very concerning," said Mike Padgham, chairman of the Independent Care Group

“Any anti-vax conspiracy theorist resorting to this disgusting practice of lacing their propaganda with razor blades needs to know that they will face criminal prosecution and the highest possible sentences."

'Cruel, corrupt, lawless. This isn’t government. It’s the mafia,' tweeted David Schneider.

There’s range and scope at JOAN; it suits many purposes but also has a clear idea of itself.