Least surprising news of the week is the report that Gordon Brown spent nothing on refurbishing the Downing Street flat during his tenure.
Samantha Washington
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Samantha Washington
@skynewsSam
Sky news presenter, PT Oxford MSc student, ex-City banker.
Joined January 2011
- Sky’s @kvittozzi has just confirmed that number plate seen in Barnard Castle did belong to Dominic Cummings @SkyNews. Govt denied reports he was there this morning.
- An emotional Mary Robinson, Chair of @TheElders and former President of Ireland slams leaders for not being in crisis mode and blames Saudi Arabia for blocking @SkyNews #COP26 Today will be very important.
00:00 - The split second when I know I’m about to interrupt our programme to announce the death of HRH Prince Philip. We rehearse these events and just as well. You never think it will happen on your watch. I won’t ever forget the weight of that moment. @SkyNews #PrincePhilip
- RIP Charlie Watts, the unlikely rock n roll star, who steadied the turbulent ship of The Rolling Stones. My favourite anecdote about him:
- Dear men of London, I know the weather’s nice and all that, but please, for the love of God, do not walk around in public bare chested. Thank you.
- Please remember in the inevitable feeding frenzy that there’s a woman and children who didn’t ask for any of this.
- Why do some of the parliamentarians laugh when the PM mentions hairdressers and nail bars? One of the hardest hit sectors and one that’s sorely missed by many.
- Ukraine solidarity protest in Oxford🇺🇦 Can you help me make this post and photo BIG on Twitter? It’s @UniofOxford solidarity protest against the war since we #StandWithUkriane! Please follow @oxford_ukraine media to learn how may we help from the UK
- Replying to @kingstonwritesI was asked what my father did for a living and I said he was dead, because I couldn’t remember the word for accountant.
- Major incident declared in Birmingham by @WMPolice. Reports of multiple stabbings in early hours. People advised to stay away from the city centre.
- Live Interviews get cut short ALL THE TIME to do with live timing and our need to hit ad breaks. It does not make me a warmonger, a scumbag, a bitch (though some may say that’s debatable), or a whore. Nor do my kids deserve to die. But thanks for your helpful feedback.
- The head of Lombardy's intensive care just told me 50% of people in intensive care, battling for their lives are younger than 65. Many in their 20s/30s. Stay home he says, and be ready. @SkyNews
- Congratulations to my fantastic colleague and all round lovely person @skygillian on her 15 years at @SkyNews. Looking forward to co presenting with her today 12-2.
