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The Baroness writes to M&S

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TheBaronesshasWrittenaLetter · 11/08/2025 13:15

Another corker of a letter from Baroness Nicholson. In case the image doesn’t attach link to the Emma’s post on X https://x.com/baroness_nichol/status/1954845229217157307?s=46

The Baroness writes to M&S
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UnpaintedLily · 11/08/2025 22:58

Does Emma Nicholson still sit as a LD?

SecretIrnBruDrinker · 11/08/2025 16:24

So excited I posted twice.

SecretIrnBruDrinker · 11/08/2025 16:24

Ouch. I could almost feel sorry for anyone receiving a letter like that. It's got insults in there you only get on the second or third reading, and which Mr M&S is never going to be able to formulate a witty reply to, no matter how long he spends in the shower trying to think of one. It will haunt him.

moto748e · 11/08/2025 16:08

Great letter. The Baroness has a wonderful turn of phrase.

Igmum · 11/08/2025 15:58

🔥🔥🔥🔥

MounjaroMounjaro · 11/08/2025 14:19

parietal · 11/08/2025 14:02

Why does she say “neither do our husbands”. That seems a bit unnecessary and implies that a husband’s opinion on women’s changing rooms is relevant. It should be enough to listen to what women want.

I agree - she could have said "Not that that matters" - the point might be they would lose male customers as well.

myplace · 11/08/2025 14:14

In fact there are layers of scorn under those layers of scorn!

myplace · 11/08/2025 14:13

Ouch!

Loved the bit about hebephiles.
And all without mentioning individuals or individual incidents.

I’d be ready for a cigarette having written that. <Sits back with a sigh and relaxes>

LizzieSiddal · 11/08/2025 14:08

Can’t wait for the reply!

parietal · 11/08/2025 14:02

Why does she say “neither do our husbands”. That seems a bit unnecessary and implies that a husband’s opinion on women’s changing rooms is relevant. It should be enough to listen to what women want.

Byjimminy · 11/08/2025 13:59

Glamourreader · 11/08/2025 13:29

I adore the baroness, Jaguar levels of confidence!!! Love it

Very interesting that she specifies gender identity as a protected characteristic only for those with a diagnosis

Yes, specifically stating "psychiatric diagnosis" stood out to me too.

MotherOfCatBoy · 11/08/2025 13:52

Love this. Oh for a tidal wave of common sense.

Mylovelygreendress · 11/08/2025 13:51

Absolutely brilliant 👏

CaptainCarrotsBigSword · 11/08/2025 13:49

Good god, that's a scorcher. Very enjoyable reading!

FetchezLaVache · 11/08/2025 13:49

I also particularly liked "When Stonewall last had the confidence to publish (...)". The tide has turned and even Stonewall knows it.

BeepBoopBop · 11/08/2025 13:48

Chapeau!
I aspire to such succinctness ❤️

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 11/08/2025 13:48

That is absolutely brilliant!

Dearg · 11/08/2025 13:47

Fabulous letter. Content of course, but her turn of phrase is magnificent.
Go Emma, your Baroness-ness.

SinnerBoy · 11/08/2025 13:46

The mocking tone is pitched perfectly!

FatLarrysBanned · 11/08/2025 13:39

Magnificent!

wantmorenow · 11/08/2025 13:36

I am in awe of her way with words. Bravo Baroness.

Stickingpoint · 11/08/2025 13:35

Awesome!

Vegemiteandhoneyontoast · 11/08/2025 13:35

I read that earlier and thought it was one of her best. The bit about Jaguar levels of confidence was just the ticket!

Glamourreader · 11/08/2025 13:29

I adore the baroness, Jaguar levels of confidence!!! Love it

Very interesting that she specifies gender identity as a protected characteristic only for those with a diagnosis

MaggieBsBoat · 11/08/2025 13:29

What a fabulous letter. The last line is my favourite. Thanks for sharing @TheBaronesshasWrittenaLetter