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Aibu to point out that 'Mumsnet' is currently trending on Twitter/X because a labour MP has (rather comically) reported it to the police?

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Disco50 · 21/12/2023 20:37

Dawn Butler has reported Mumsnet as a whole to the police, for talking to each other and Having Views she does not like.
Mumsnet is currently trending on Twitter.
What rebels we are, having views.

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BinturongsSmellOfPopcorn · 22/12/2023 17:43

They were in the shops rather than the food hall bits. Can't remember exactly which ones, but multiple places. I look forward to a review.

SurelySmartie · 22/12/2023 17:43

Sorry you make shortbread?

WellOwlBeDamned · 22/12/2023 17:58

@ArabellaScott @Boiledbeetle

as it happens I happen to have a few pallets lying about seeing as it’s nowhere near July

I fear they are a bit puny for a full sized trebuchet though and cat has them paw-marked for hers

someone must know where we could find a few massive thick planks though 🤔

entirely unrelated, does labour hq have a loading bay?

MotherofPearl · 22/12/2023 18:04

FuzzyPuffling · 21/12/2023 20:56

I put dark chocolate chips and roasted hazelnuts into my shortbread. Is this an indictable offence?

I need this recipe <misses point>

FuzzyPuffling · 22/12/2023 18:10

MotherofPearl · 22/12/2023 18:04

I need this recipe <misses point>

4oz butter ( or spready butter)
2 oz demerara sugar
6 oz p flour

Mix this together.

Add 1 packet of chocolate chips ( tesco are good) and a big handful of roasted hazelnuts cut in half ( lidl).

Mush into a ball.
Roll or squish out and cut biscuit shapes.
Cook at 180° for 15-20 mins.
Cool
Eat.

Sorry about ounces measurements..I use a set of 1920s balance scales!

PinkflowersWhiteBerries · 22/12/2023 18:14

I made shortbread yesterday , with a recipe similar to @FuzzyPuffling .
i had not thought of the choc chips and hazelnuts , but I did switch out 1oz of flour for ground almonds. They are lovely.

MotherofPearl · 22/12/2023 18:15

Thanks @FuzzyPuffling that sounds amazing. I adore shortbread, hazelnuts, and of course, chocolate, so I feel this is going to go well.

I say 'misses point' but actually not. Women exchanging ideas, support (and recipes!) is pretty much what MN is about for most of us.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 22/12/2023 18:17

RumNotRun · 22/12/2023 17:39

He has indeed!

Aibu to point out that 'Mumsnet' is currently trending on Twitter/X because a labour MP has (rather comically) reported it to the police?
FuzzyPuffling · 22/12/2023 18:18

I'm a shit cook, but these biscuits are so easy. Promise!

dapsnotplimsolls · 22/12/2023 19:51

Just going to quietly bagsy prisoner number 24601 ...

Thecatmaster · 22/12/2023 19:56

@WellOwlBeDamned

'someone must know where we could find a few massive thick planks though 🤔'

You mean like a certain MP and her over eager side kick?

Thecatmaster · 22/12/2023 20:10

We're going to have to be careful when discussing recipes for a good Moroccan shank in there. Wouldn't want to end up with a cavity search by the guards.

Sunbird24 · 22/12/2023 20:20

dapsnotplimsolls · 22/12/2023 19:51

Just going to quietly bagsy prisoner number 24601 ...

Look down, look down, you’re standing on your quiche…

Waitwhat23 · 22/12/2023 20:22

I make the Roasted Hazelnut and Chocolate cookies from the Peyton and Bryne cookbook. It's a faff rubbing the skins off the hot nuts (and yes, I'm aware that sounds weird!) but the cookies are definitely worth it.

I make my own Baileys - it's incredibly easy to make and very tasty but definitely does go off (lasts about 2 weeks).

NeelyOHara1 · 22/12/2023 20:27

Why this a hill some MP's and others seem willing to die on, I find surprising.

WomenShouldStillWinWomensSports · 22/12/2023 20:44

WomenShouldStillWinWomensSports · 21/12/2023 21:16

I have, and given several of the usernames on this thread are the same, I'd wager they have too. Have you, if you didn't spot the crossover? It's hardly a very good thread police test if you don't know the answers, officer!

Apologies @RedToothBrush I've just been pulled back to page 5 by a notification and realised I got completely the wrong end of the stick when I replied to your post. Sorry. 😱

RedToothBrush · 22/12/2023 21:17

WomenShouldStillWinWomensSports · 22/12/2023 20:44

Apologies @RedToothBrush I've just been pulled back to page 5 by a notification and realised I got completely the wrong end of the stick when I replied to your post. Sorry. 😱

This fine. Figured you probably had.

BlackeyedSusan · 22/12/2023 22:08

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/12/2023 21:37

Dont think I want prison picky bits, sounds very ..... scabby to me.

I can do a crustless quiche and a MASSIVE salad for anyone low carbing with no imagination, but be aware I DO NOT SHARE TWIGLETS.

Also, I have decided on a double bluff, so I am wearing full orange hi-vis on the basis that anyone on the run wouldnt ever be so obvious, so clearly I will never get arrested. Happy to lift share if anyone is in the Midlands and doesnt mind clinging on to the side of a JCB.

I'll lay low in yer bucket. Just don't pull the wrong lever and tip me out.

Barbadossunset · 22/12/2023 22:34

Will we ever discover what the police’s reaction has been/will be to Dawn Butler’s complaint?

CraggyIslandTouristBoard · 22/12/2023 22:45

VaddaABeetch · 22/12/2023 17:42

this depends on being able to run very fast with your fingers in your ears while shouting 'lalalalalala!' at the top of your voice.

yeah but you must run like a girl, all girly like in a twirly dress & ribbons in your hair.

Like this, would you say @VaddaABeetch ?

How lucky we are to have femininity experts such as Dylan to show us how we should exert ourselves.

Aibu to point out that 'Mumsnet' is currently trending on Twitter/X because a labour MP has (rather comically) reported it to the police?
CraggyIslandTouristBoard · 22/12/2023 22:46

Sunbird24 · 22/12/2023 20:20

Look down, look down, you’re standing on your quiche…

🤣 👏

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 22/12/2023 22:47

Barbadossunset · 22/12/2023 22:34

Will we ever discover what the police’s reaction has been/will be to Dawn Butler’s complaint?

No, because the met haven’t stopped laughing yet.

BlackeyedSusan · 22/12/2023 22:55

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 21/12/2023 22:39

I have a Tesco slot for Thursday. We might need one a bit earlier.
please can everyone bring their own toilet roll- cost of living and government cut backs etc.

Noooooooo!!!!

Given how many Mumsnetters there are it'll trigger another national toilet roll shortage!

DragonMama3 · 22/12/2023 22:58

I'd wager the Met's having more pressing issues on Black Eye Friday!

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