There must be a more sombre atmosphere at BBC News at the moment than when the Queen snuffed it.

Now that Macron's had a pasting, I really do fear for them. The Today team turned up with black armbands, several news and current affairs podcasters are turning down the smugness by as much as 5%.

@Orwell_Fan A man can't even graciously provide rental opportunities to 50-60 families these days for only a modest sum above the mortgage costs without being called "scum" or "filth"

@Orwell_Fan @Atrios Jealous White people are attacking a successful POC a story as old as time.

@Orwell_Fan It’s not for having an opinion...

@Orwell_Fan Can only assume it's jealousy and racism, Simon. Sad.

@Orwell_Fan As you well know Si, politics is a fickle mistress

@Orwell_Fan Quite clearly dressed as an American, handing out tights and chocolate bars as is traditional. What’s not to like?

@Orwell_Fan I believe the answer is wealth envy/prejudice mixed a bit of racism. Thats what I’m reading this morning

@Orwell_Fan @marxculture Oh, you. Nearly got me.

@Orwell_Fan Does he live in a Connondominium

@Orwell_Fan @joerosswilliams That’s not actually him you know. That’s a cartoon the right wing press used to try and persuade us he was generous just for doing his job.

@Orwell_Fan Less go getters in this country but go get hers(his wife)...my suggestion of headline for the Mail.

@Orwell_Fan What is wrong with you?

@Orwell_Fan You're confusing incompetence with success. Easy to do in this country.

@Orwell_Fan @shaun_vids It was our money he was handing out 🤦

@Orwell_Fan @shaun_vids Sad times we live in

@Orwell_Fan Nobody challenges Big Dog and survives.

@Orwell_Fan He's bent

@Orwell_Fan Sometimes I think the hard-left hate anyone who specialises in both wealth creation and public service. Rishi was a kind, honest man. He even lives in the North to be closer to the peasant underclass. Let’s hope he bounces back! #GoodLuckRishi