Sean 6,330 Posted May 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: I’m not sure how the general public of the UK feels about her legacy, but at the very least, her role in securing the Summer Olympics for 2012 will always be significant... She is known for the Olympics mostly but was also involved in Sure start children's centres and was known for brown nosing Tony Blair and being an ally of Denis Healey when she was young.Growing up I always confused her with Harriet Harman. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted May 13, 2018 Legacy? Lol. Olympics? Lol. That was for engerland roey. Bitch can burn. Hoor of a cunto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted May 13, 2018 Had her written off as the most banal, useless of second-tier Blair administration filled suits, but learning that's she'd nicknamed her tumour "Momentum" definitely the funniest thing I've heard in an obit this year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Sean said: She is known for the Olympics mostly but was also involved in Sure start children's centres and was known for brown nosing Tony Blair and being an ally of Denis Healey when she was young.Growing up I always confused her with Harriet Harman. Had The Reaper confused her with Harriet Harman I'd get the first hit in the By-Election Bingo 2017-22 DP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted May 13, 2018 "One less after Tess" - is that acceptable english? Or is it "fewer"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted May 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, gcreptile said: "One less after Tess" - is that acceptable english? Or is it "fewer"? If you can count 'em it's fewer. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted May 13, 2018 I have to confess there are few celebs deaths that reduce me to tears , and certainly not politicians, but Tessa Jowell is a rare exception. Just the way she fought her illness like a tiger to the very end has really touched me. Condolences to all her family and friends. I hasten to add I am not a fan of Tony Blair or his policies ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTrost1234 21 Posted May 13, 2018 Another one bites the dust. I never heard of her. (I live in The United States) Sorry to hear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted May 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, Cat O'Falk said: If you can count 'em it's fewer. That's the rule I heard. So I assume "fewer" is correct? But I don't want to turn into Stannis Baratheon. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,143 Posted May 13, 2018 The lessons weren't wasted on Ser Davos. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted May 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: Had her written off as the most banal, useless of second-tier Blair administration filled suits, but learning that's she'd nicknamed her tumour "Momentum" definitely the funniest thing I've heard in an obit this year. Apparently the character Nicola Murray out the Thick of it was based on her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted May 13, 2018 5 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: I have to confess there are few celebs deaths that reduce me to tears , and certainly not politicians, but Tessa Jowell is a rare exception. Just the way she fought her illness like a tiger to the very end has really touched me. Condolences to all her family and friends. I hasten to add I am not a fan of Tony Blair or his policies ! Yeah I am not a great fan of Labour especially Blair Brown or Campbell.She always seemed one of the least offending members of that dire New Labour project.I agree though that the way she handled herself the last few months showed guts and a level of determination that was commendable.I am glad she is no longer suffering as she was clearly struggling. At least the end was quick and she was still out and about until very recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 13, 2018 I didn't realize she had died until I checked the news a few minutes ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted May 13, 2018 On 25/01/2018 at 20:20, Sean said: McCain however hasn't been seen in public for several weeks so I reckon he will go before Tessa. Just shows you can never tell .Maybe all her public appearances drained the life out of her ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/13/2018 at 17:43, Cat O'Falk said: If you can count 'em it's fewer. No doubt 'fewer' will be used when they get around to Nick Hewer. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted May 14, 2018 Never heard of her, sounds like a made-up person. Think the committee's got some 'splainin' to do..... Nonetheless, may the old bowl cut lady rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted May 14, 2018 One point I think everyone has missed in her legacy is that the Olympics might have been a success but the Paralympics in London set new standards which have - near enough - obliged the rest of the world to get serious about them. They'd been a damp and largely under-attended postscript to previous games but the crowds in London - especially when Johnny Peacock and Oscar Pistorius were running - were exceptional and very loud. Clearly not all down to Dame Tessa but placing those games on a similar footing and getting behind them re publicity etc. made a difference. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted May 16, 2018 Maybe a name I shouldn't have revealed, but Jessica Morris has written about Tessa Jowell in this Guardian article while confirming that she herself is suffering from brain cancer. She has created a non profit organization called OurBrainBank, in which the goal is to move glioblastoma from terminal to treatable, so a QO when she dies isn't implausible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
