And they should put up a statue to him opposite the entrance to the Post Office Head Office.
There is a verse in Dire Straits Private Investigations:
And what have you got
At the end of the day?
What have you got
To take away?
A bottle of whisky
And a new set of lies
Blinds on a window
And a pain behind the eyes
I somehow doubt the bottle of whisky, but I see the pain behind the eyes.
And he is still campaigning for compensation for all those who have their and their families lives devastated by this iniquitous scandal.
More power to his elbow.
Still wondering how tracey emin gets on these things
Iām sure he would rather have the compensation than the gong.
She is a bit of a mixed bag, but I very much enjoyed her exhibition at the RA, back in, I think 2021. As a result of seeing the exhibition, a friend purchased a book of her work for me as a gift which I very much enjoy, and do find it quite inspiring.
And as for Alan Bates, the man is an absolute angel and so pleased for him that heās now gained so much recognition, after the sheer determination and self belief to champion on for so many! I just hope it stands as a very good example in future and remains unforgotten to big business generally, to make sure they remain accountable and to provide them with a shining example to remind them that even they are vulnerable to a āDavidā.
āPeople like me donāt become damesā and thatā why I think itās a good thing.
Itās disappointing that he accepted it.
No itās not. Heās doing it for all of them. And heās right to do so. They all merit the honour.
I think heād previously refused a gong because he said Paula Vennels having one debased the award.
Let me rephrase. I find it disappointing that he accepted it. Very disappointing. Its a distraction and empty gesture designed to show a sh*t government in a better light. Iād rather have seen proper compensation for all of the victims and/or their successors where appropriate and jail time plus financial penalties for those responsible.
Of course. But I donāt think itās an either/or. I suspect he realises that he and what he stands for cannot now be ignored. I wish the world were different but itās not. We are where we are and he needs all the power he can get. The UK, whether we like it or not, is a class ridden society still. His knighthood will now open doors that were previously closed to him. It is far from an empty gesture. It is a very powerful one.
Canāt stand her, even though weāre both RCA alums (the new, āgender neutral pluralā that Iām sure everyone on SF will be using before long).
OTOH her foundationās done a lot for Margate and young artistsā professional development.
Tracy designed the new gates for the National Portrait Gallery, she knows how to mingle with the right crowd.
Sheās family, albeit a cousin on wifes side. 
So well deserved, but wha does it count when Gavin Williamson has one?
You hit the nail in the head, let me share an insignificant story that made a big difference to me, to the point that ten years later I am still thinking about it. I was on assignment covering a huge art fair and in comes the president, prime minister, culture minister and the press mass, it was mayhem. Lots of pushing and posturing, trying to get attention. I was feeling very defeated with a major dose of impostor syndrome and took refuge in the nearest exhibit, There was Tracey Emin, chatting to two friends, with her back to her own artwork. She drew me into her conversation as if she had known me all my life, It felt like a hug. She was so kind, and sparkly, and really funny. She definitely is a master of mingling. I suspect she must make a terrific dinner guest and get invited to lots of parties. ā¦Anywayā¦ After the chaos moved on I kept doing my job but I felt lighter. Still remember as if it was today, her genuine warmth. I was very sorry to hear that she is battling a brutal disease, and wish her a full and fast recovery. I also think that she is a very talented artist that opened some doors for the next generation of female artists and exploded the concept of privacy but thatās neither here nor there. Art is such a personal thing, isnāt it?
Apparently the Post Office has released the names and addresses of all the sub postmasters involved in this appalling scandal.
When will they finally stop harassing these poor people ?
Iām not sure of the details - but it appears to have been cock up rather than conspiracy however youād think theyād try a bit harder not to make these peoplesā lives even more difficult.