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The winner of today’s Caption Contest and two tickets to the Freedom Association McWhirter Memorial Lecture, delivered by John Redwood on board the HMS President, is:
Anonymous says:
This is pure saltire.
Will the winner, and only the winner, claim your prize here…
Leading domestic violence charity Refuge has called for David Ruffley to resign over his assault on his ex-girlfriend. Refuge’s chief executive Sandra Horley says she is “concerned that David Ruffley has so far been allowed to retain his position”, and demands the government “demonstrate to the public that men who abuse women will face consequences”.
“Earlier this year David Ruffley MP accepted a police caution for assaulting his former partner. He has now expressed his ‘deep regrets’ about the incident and has explained that he has apologised to her.
Let me be clear – assaulting your partner is domestic violence, and it is a crime. David Ruffley’s violent behaviour is all the more disappointing given that he has previously spoken out publicly against domestic violence. Writing on his own website, he has asserted that, “One incident of domestic violence is one too many”. Marking the White Ribbon Day campaign in 2005, he also wrote: “By wearing a white ribbon we are able to pledge never to commit, tolerate or ignore violence against women.”
Violent men must take responsibility for their actions. Apologies are all well and good, but at Refuge we know that perpetrators frequently use violence after apologising to their partners and making promises to change their behaviour.
I am concerned that David Ruffley has so far been allowed to retain his position. This Government has stated that addressing violence against women and girls is one of its top priorities. I sincerely hope it shows leadership on this issue by demonstrating to the public that men who abuse women will face consequences for their actions.”
Another loud, public call for Ruffley to go. The growing list of names demanding he step down will not have gone unnoticed by his association…
From: Nick Appleyard
Sent: 23 July 2014 12:14
To: Everyone
Subject: Style GuideHi all,
I know I’ve been going on about this for ages but it seems many of you have still not got the message.
We need to be consistent with the spelling and grammar of words and phrases used in Sunday Sport. When they constantly differ (often in the same story) we look sloppy and unprofessional.
For example, last Sunday (July 20) one sub editor came up with the headline: MAN LOSES B*LLOCKS BUT DOCS SAVE HIS BELL-END!
When I saw that page I felt physically sick. There are TWO glaring errors in the above headline that every member of editorial staff should spot straight away. Bollocks is NOT censored, even in headlines, and who the hell puts a hyphen in bellend? I won’t name names but you know who you are and you should go back to school.
To avoid any further confusion (and future disciplinaries) I have listed below the commonest bungles. Please print them off and stick them by your computer screen.
SHIT: Full out in copy and in headlines
FUCK: F**k in copy and in headlines
CUNT: C**t in copy and headlines
WANK: Full out in copy, w**k in headlines
TWAT: Full out in copy, tw*t in headlines
COCK: Full out in copy and in headlines
BOLLOCKS: Full out in copy and in headlines
BELLEND: One word, full out in copy and headlinesCan this please be the end of it? I hate to be formal but I’m getting sick of repeating the same things on a weekly basis.
Otherwise, keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
Nick Appleyard
Sunday Sport Editor
The winning entry for today’s caption contest will win two tickets worth £60 to the McWhirter Memorial Lecture, delivered by John Redwood on board the HMS President. Beforehand a drinks reception will be held on deck, with views of the Thames from London to Westminster, courtesy of the Freedom Association. The event is on August 12. Make them witty…
“If you want a politician who thinks that a good photo is the most important thing, then don’t vote for me,” says Ed.
Just days after begging for a certain photo-op.
