Elizabeth Booth

Retired university lecturer. I craft, write my blog on gymnastics in Russia and supervise postgrad students’ research. See my publications record at LinkedIn.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@DeputyGrocott Ely.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@SophieP25397 Winston Churchill

[Anastasia @Slot_Ka]

⚡️ Extraordinary General Assembly of European Gymnastics ratified the participation of Russian athletes in European competitions with national symbols.

For competitions that were allocated before July 28, 2026, the transitional procedure (…)

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@Michaelmarina7 Sometimes.
You could put a collar on, with a paper tag asking ‘is this your cat? If so please call me xxxxxxxxxxx.
If no reply then contact your local cats protection, and post posters.
If no one comes forward, I think you can assume he has moved in!

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

PS I love him as I would do any cat in government. Xxx

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

Larry is the best thing about any government these days but I hope he is OK; he looks a bit raggedy here.

[Cllr Lucy Trimnell 🫖 @LucyTrims]

It never fails to amaze me that Larry will never have any idea that his home and life is exceptional.

To him, chaos, cameras, attention and even his own door opener are completely normal for a feline existence.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@StocksandDares I would have a drink at home and take a flask and packet of popcorn with me. Don’t know why the tickets were so expensive.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@GlynWise The BBC couldn’t afford broadcast rights. It is in TNT instead, which is expensive. The license fee is really far better value!
The Games themselves have been downsized as they are expensive to run.

[🇬🇧King 🇬🇧 @King0243_PJC]

If you’re just waking up and haven’t caught the news yet…

Reform UK lost two council by-elections to Labour last night in Thurrock.

I know Zia Yusuf and Nigel Farage won’t be tweeting about this one, so just making sure you’re all aware 😂😂😂

[‏ً @omgsidewalks]

You're NOT struggling because immigrants took your job. You're struggling because billionaires took your wages.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@OllyHogben @_BlytheLawrence @Glasgow_2026 I’m watching on TNT. Laura Robson is our MC and we have Beth Tweddle commentating. Yesterday it was Kristina Thomas.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@MartinSLewis I use and see it as positive within certain boundaries and providing we are all educated to understand its limitations and know how to use it ethically.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@JonathanEley I graduated in 2002 and we had to pay, too.

[Viviane: Holding Burnham to account @LaindonFEMINIST]

Thanks Rachel Reeves. Inflation down again. You were such a good Chancellor.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

Russia is preparing for its first full participation in an FIG endorsed international competition since 2022 - the European gymnastics championships, for teams and individuals, juniors and seniors.
Here, the WAG team receive their kit. Symbolic for them.

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

Lots of French people seem to like Larry. Could he help to renegotiate our relationship with Europe?

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@tourne_mire My apologies. Of course, raggedy comes with a side dish of adorable and beautiful if you are Larry. Xxx

[GB Politics @GBPolitcs]

🚨BREAKING: Larry the Cat will remain in his position as Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

@lizfilleul Jackie!

[Elizabeth Booth @RussianGymnast]

From Beth Rigby, really helpful.