Mark Damazer defends decision to axe Baroness Nicholson

Booker prize chairman claims Baroness Nicolson was axed for ‘bullying’ tweet and NOT anti-trans views as she apologises to transgender model and asks her out for dinner Mark Damazer said the Baroness did not represent the Foundation’s views at all The Baroness has asked trans activist and model, Munroe Bergdorf to dinner  Mr Damazer stressed the … Read more

Head of UK’s Covid-19 test and trace scheme Baroness Dido Harding faces grilling by MPs

The chief of the NHS’s coronavirus test and trace scheme came under fire from MPs today for refusing to give any data about how the system is working.  Dido Harding, the chair of NHS Improvement, was slammed by former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt when she couldn’t say how many Covid-19 tests are being completed within … Read more

Baroness Warsi drops two stone and beats diabetes for the sake of the NHS

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is the first to admit that five months ago she would have been the perfect target for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new crusade to tackle Britain’s battle with the bulge Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is the first to admit that five months ago she would have been the perfect target for Prime Minister … Read more

Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt if healthy over-70s are forced to stay inside

Ex-minister Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt among healthy over-70s if they are forced to stay inside when the rest of UK leaves lockdown amid fears they will risk going to prison rather than self isolate Baroness Ros Altmann said over-70s would risk going to prison than self-isolate Ex-minister said on Sky that using aged-based … Read more

Billionaire fiancé of lingerie tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone using tax­payers’ cash to furlough staff – The Sun

THE billionaire fiancé of lingerie tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone is using tax­payers’ cash to furlough staff, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. Doug Barrowman, 55, is using a Government handout to pay about five workers at his Knox group of companies. Meanwhile, Michelle, 48, has not furloughed any of her team. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus … Read more

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Baroness Shackleton welcomes her first grandchild

Divorce lawyer to the stars Baroness Shackleton, 63, goes from ‘Steel Magnolia’ to granny as she welcomes her first grandchild By Eden Confidential By Richard Eden For The Daily Mail Published: 01:11 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 01:26 BST, 18 April 2020 Nicknamed ‘the Steel Magnolia’ because of her reputation as one of the … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Baroness Floella Benjamin

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Baroness Floella Benjamin says disappointment can lead to better things Floella Benjamin made her name as the presenter of children’s TV programmes She recalls a voice inside her head at age 14 telling her to believe in herself In 2010 she was created a life Peer and became … Read more

Princess Haya arrives at appeal court with her lawyer Baroness Shackleton

Princess Haya arrives at appeal court with her lawyer Baroness Fiona Shackleton to learn if estranged husband Sheikh Al Maktoum has won right to secrecy in long-running legal row Ruler of Dubai wants to keep two judgments relating to the legal row in secret  Lord Justice Underhill will decide on the issue today at Court of … Read more