Labour backed raising the age of consent from 16 to 18 for getting a tattoo, buying alcohol, watching porn, opening a bank account, purchasing cigarettes, using a sunbed or being tried as an adult. Now they tell us they are acting from principle.

Book 62 of 2025 ✅ The latest book from Janice Hallett and hopefully the start of a new series for these two siblings - can’t wait for The Killer Question later this year!

"After all this time?" "Always." #18YearsDeathlyHallows

One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States. Over the 107 days of our race, I had the opportunity and honor to travel our nation and meet with Americans who were fighting for a better future. And today, millions of Americans continue to stand up

Monday morning in Cozumel 🇲🇽😎

Book 63 of 2025 ✅ Another book from Freya Sampson and a simple bookclub uncover some potential crimes in another sleepy village - a real easy and enjoyable read!

Crown Grill on the Enchanted Princess - always a favourite! Princess Cruises

Enjoying a final 24 hours onboard the Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess

Book 64 of 2025 ✅ Enjoyed my first book by Catherine Mack/McKenzie 🇨🇦 I had go back and read this one! Such a great read and I love the footnotes!! 😂

Book 65 of 2025 ✅ Another book from Emily Henry - after a fairly long run of crime and political books this was light relief and another great story to escape into!

Book 66 of 2025 ✅ Well the latest Ruth Ware arrived in the post last week and I hadn’t read this one yet so a final book for July - did not see the story going that way! Ruth remains one of my favourite writers!

What a performance of Nye at National Theatre with Michael Sheen!

Book 67 of 2025 ✅ I don’t know what to say about this! Rt Hon Nadine Dorries book had me both shouting and surprised! There doesn’t seem much ownership from the side that fell, but it’s clear that we all need to know who Dr No is! I love the 007 references throughout!

Book 68 of 2025 ✅ The series of books from Frank Gardner are right up there as one of my favourites - Luke Carlton and his adventures have so much action and suspense!

Book 69 of 2025 ✅ What a brilliant book - this first from James Robert Moore is such an uplifting book for anyone LGBTQ or allies - fun and full of heart!

Tonight on BBC EastEnders, tensions rose between Phil and Julie who have conflicting ideas about how to support Nigel with his young onset #dementia. Read our advice around handling difficult conversations with family and friends 👇 dementiauk.org/news/seven-tip…

Book 70 of 2025 ✅ One of my favourite authors, Ruth Ware is back with this latest book and it’s one of the best for sure, great to see the characters revisited with the usual twists and turns!

Book 71 of 2025 ✅ Some delayed book posting but this one from Jonathan Whitelaw was such an easy and fun read - think I now need to make sure I complete the rest of his books now!

For one final time before it closes in London - it’s time for Tina! #SimplyTheBest

Book 72 of 2025 ✅ Sandwiched in life with grown up children, aging parents, secrets being revealed and the menopause - a really wonderful read and not my classic read!