Carol Vorderman

PRIDE OF BRITAIN 2024 🇬🇧✨ Come with me to the 25th anniversary of the @Pride of Britain shown this Thursday on ITV. This year has been nothing short of amazing, filled with inspiring stories from the brave souls across our country. Every year, they surprise and humble us, and it’s always a privilege to get to know our incredible winners. I can’t wait to share more about our remarkable winners leading up to this Thursday at 8 PM on ITV! 🌟❤️

A little throwback to last year's unforgettable night at the @Pride of Britain awards 💜✨ Not long to go until this year's awards and it’s our 25th anniversary … I was only 38 years old when we took this idea to ITV... and I couldn't be more proud! 🥳 I was all about a blue look last time—what color do you think I’ll go for this year? Drop your guesses below! 👇🏻💙❤️💛

PRIDE OF BRITAIN 2024 Just 2 weeks until this year’s @Pride of Britain, and it will be our 25th anniversary. I can’t contain my excitement! 🤩 Get ready to meet this year’s incredible winners—trust me, you won’t want to miss it! Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of our Pride of Britain photoshoot with my co-host - the lovely @Ashley Banjo 📸✨ Hair: @lisadaveyhair Makeup: @MarcosGMakeup Styling: @hebefox Social content: @Millie

NEW FRONT COVER for Saga Mag And I consider myself privileged to be on it. For TWO reasons Firstly, I’m privileged, yes privileged (almost 64), to be able to live to this age when so many haven’t. A number of those I’ve loved haven’t made this age and I’d give anything to have shared more years with them. As you get older, you realise what a privilege every single birthday is. They are a gift. And secondly, because I’m living in a time when to be an older woman is better than it has ever been, and there is a reason for that. I thank all the women who came before me who fought for the freedoms we now have (it was only in 1975, when I was 14, that women were allowed to have bank accounts) AND you in the younger generations who don’t see age as a barrier to anything. You give us all hope believe me. I love you for your attitude for freedom for so many parts of our society. Love wins in the end. There are many battles still to be fought AND WON for women, for safety, happiness and equality. Right now it’s going backwards and we’ll be fighting to reverse that in the coming months and years. A lot to do and I’ll be starting that fight very soon. Please join me when it starts. Sending SAGA love ❤️

Here’s a little gem from the diary section of my book #NowWhat that still makes me laugh out loud. So, it’s December 5th, 2023, and Nadine Dorries—yes, that Nadine—had resigned as an MP months earlier, after quite the uproar from her constituents. You can imagine my surprise when, out of nowhere, I received an email from her agent. And what was it about? Oh, just a little suggestion that Nadine and I should do a podcast or show together! 😂 What?! I had to laugh. I mean, I’m sure her agent is a lovely person and just doing his job, thinking about his client’s future, but let’s be real… I think we can all agree that’s a very polite NO. 🙅‍♀️ It’s never boring, is it? If you want more behind-the-scenes fire, the serious nature of the corrupted parliamentary system and a roadmap for creating lasting change grab a copy of #NowWhat - link in bio to get your copy! 📚

In my book #NowWhat, I outline a bold plan for change—one that includes banning Old Etonians from holding cabinet positions until 2050. Here’s why. Since 1721, this country has had 57 prime ministers. Shockingly, 20 of them attended Eton College, with 5 of the last 15 PMs since 1955 hailing from the same elite institution. A third of our leaders since 1955 were molded by the same privileged halls. By 2021, the influence of Eton-educated boys over our public life hit a staggering peak—perhaps even more pervasive than 100 years ago. But what has this legacy of power done for the people of this country? Time and time again, we’ve seen that real, lasting change never comes from a small, insular group clinging to power. This is why I believe it's time to close the doors. No Old Etonian should be allowed to sit in the cabinet before 2050. Let’s reset the system. What do you think? I’ll be discussing this and my other 9 points for change this Saturday, September 21st at Carol Vorderman: Live and Outspoken at London’s @southbankcentre. With every ticket, you’ll receive a copy of #NowWhat—it’s full of wit, fire, and hope for the future. I truly hope it sparks something in you! Joining me will be the incredible @emmak67 (Emma Kennedy), ready with some tough, thought-provoking questions. 🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in my bio. I can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make this conversation count.

When social media trolls ask me “Are you going to stop talking about Michelle Mone and the PPE VIP lanes?” Tempting but… no thank you 🙅🏼‍♀️ In my book #NowWhat, I dive deep into the shocking data behind the government’s PPE ‘VIP lane’ scandal and expose the blatant profiteering, including the lies and greed of Michelle Mone. This isn't just about the past—it's about holding those responsible to account and demanding real change. Get the full story and my vision for the future in #NowWhat,, available now at your local bookstore or from the link in my bio.

JEZZA CLARKSON at the Farmers’ Protest in Westminster and caught out by Victoria Derbyshire for BBC Newsnight. Clarkson has stated in print that he bought his Diddly Squat farm for over £4 million to avoid inheritance tax. It’s long been a tax avoidance scheme for the wealthy, of that there is no doubt. Their acquisition of land has also driven up the prices. Sadly, real farmers are now caught in the middle. If a non-land owning single person dies leaving an asset of that value they have to pay 40% (after an allowance of £325,000 on the estate). Until now, the wealth accrued in farmland lies outside of inheritance tax (IHT) and those who receive the assets don’t pay IHT. For example, If Clarkson or similar pops his clogs and we just consider the farm, no IHT would be paid and the full £4+ million would be transferred. Someone single who owns assets (non land or farming) dies, after a relatively small allowance, 40% would be paid. TAX DUE = £1,600,000 and only £2.4 million would be transferred. Fair? No it isn’t. The landowner and their inheritors save fortunes. One way of avoiding this is if you hand the assets to your children (inheritors) more than 7 years before your death, it’s known as the 7 year rule and is available to everyone including farmers. Get rid of it all early. Rachel Reeves has said that from April 2026, farmers will have a £1 million allowance before IHT kicks in and even then it would run at 20% (not the 40% applied to everyone else) and could be paid over 10 years (IHT for others has to be paid before the transfer of assets can be made) In reality if a farmer is married (the usual case) allowances double and if they live on the farm the house has an allowance too - so the allowance in practicality is £3 million and not £1 million. In principle I agree with Reeves to stop the tax loophole used by so many hedge fund managers and the super rich, but I think to protect the genuine small farms the allowance should be slightly higher. I also think that because there are elderly farmers who didn’t know they now need to operate the 7 year rule, there should be some exceptions made for them too. What do you think?

My message to @Melvin O̶d̶o̶o̶m̶ Vorderman 😍❤️😂 #melvinodoom #carolvorderman #imacelebrity

Well hello @Melvin O̶d̶o̶o̶m̶ Vorderman, or shall I say Melvin Vorderman or Jungle Man which sounds very much like Vorder Man? 👋🏻😍😂 I'm having so much fun watching the camp mates having a joke with Melvin in the @imacelebrity jungle and @Tulisa you did a great impression 👏🏻👏🏻 So what do you think guys? 😂😂

One of the most popular ways to keep women down is to criticise how they look and what they wear. The trolls do it endlessly to all women. God they're dull. The same obviously doesn't happen to men. Many newspapers will play the same card.... So that women feel threatened by how people might view them. Judgments made and affirmed about a woman and her personality depending on what she wears. It's a technique as old as the hills. When I was aged 39 in the year 2000 I wore a short blue Ungaro designer dress to the Baftas. Well, you'd have thought I'd committed a heinous crime against humanity. Certain newspapers screamed headlines for about a year. The BBC made a whole show about it. They flew in a copy of the dress from Paris and the audience argued viciously about the question posed. What waa the question? SHOULD A WOMAN AGED 39 WEAR A DRESS ABOVE THE KNEE? Yes. Really. That was the question. This wasn't Victorian times. It was in this century. In this country. Obviously I chose to keep on wearing skirts above the knee. And keep going to the gym. And saying what I want to say. And the naysayers can "go and do one". But a WARNING girls. Right now in the UK women's freedoms have never been as good BUT unless you support each other properly many of those freedoms will be scrapped or reduced. There are millions who would take all that away from you. Women before me, and also women of my generation and others have waded through a lot of crap so that our daughters and your daughters have these freedoms. Please fight to continue them. I'll fight alongside you but we must do it together. It only works that way. With love from me Carol (Age 63 and 11/12😁) ❤️ 💪🏼

TORIES DECIMATED AT THE ELECTION… and they learned NOTHING Kemi Badenoch, probably the most arrogant politician of our time, is the new leader of the Tory party. Under her, the Tories now have not a hope in hell🤔 On Sunday, far right wing Badenoch said the Partygate scandal was “overblown”. How insulting! So many families followed the rules while politicians were partying. Dr. Rachel Clarke called out Badenoch’s comments. Badenoch also praised Boris Johnson as a “great Prime Minister” with statements like that, it’s no wonder her already low rating popularity is already on further decline. 🚫 Badenoch admits having hacked into Labour Harriet Harman’s website and changed it (a criminal act) in the 2000s She has been accused of lying on numerous occasions including by the Canadian government, she said maternity allowances are too much, as the former Women Minister she described working women going through the menopause (being discriminated against) as similar to requests by “ginger or short people”, been accused numerous times of bullying in the workplace - she denies this obvs and attacks her accusers in the classic DARVO technique, she was accused of trying to delay compensation to sub-postmasters in Post Office Scandal (she denies this- it was a smear campaign against her she says) Known for having endless spats and accusing others of lying, she wants to limit YOUR rights by withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights Her arrogance will be her downfall, just as Boris Johnson’s pattern of endless lies was his. Now, I couldn’t help but be a… little bit naughty and reply to some of the Tory MPs who are acting like the last 14 years haven’t happened When John Redwood complained about staffing, I HAD to point out how he spent years “moonlighting” with other jobs When Penny Mordaunt congratulated Badenoch calling Labour "This cruel and freedom hating government", I reminded her about her own cruel and freedom hating Tory government. 2029 election isn’t far away and the Tories’ right wing press is already playing the Trump style playbook, so the fight continues BUT I’ve got a plan to hold any government, including Labour, to account More to follow 👍🏼

As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil the 2024 budget, it’s crucial we address the pressing need for tax reform and its impact on our lives 💰 In my book Now What?, I explore the stark reality of how the super-rich manipulate the system to avoid paying their fair share. For the past 14 years, they’ve written the rules, benefiting from schemes that allow them to legally minimise their tax bills. Meanwhile, those who rely on earned income are left to carry the burden 😡 Take Rishi Sunak, for instance. In the financial year 2022–23, he reported earnings of £2.23 million and paid just £508,308 in tax, resulting in an effective rate of only 23%. This is significantly lower than the top income tax rate of 45%. If all his earnings had been taxed as income, he would’ve paid around £1,036,313—double what he actually paid. Why the discrepancy? Sunak’s capital gains tax rate is stuck at 20%, allowing him to pay far less than many workers. While he did contribute £163,364 on an income of £432,884, he also benefitted from a much lower rate on his capital gains, which accounted for the majority of his income. This isn’t just a coincidence; it highlights the systemic inequality embedded in the tax framework. As the Trades Union Congress aptly pointed out, “It really is a mystery why Rishi Sunak raised income tax but not capital gains tax.” The gap between income tax and capital gains tax encourages significant tax avoidance, leaving ordinary people to pick up the slack. As Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” It’s time for a tax system that reflects that truth for everyone, not just the elite! 👉 Want to learn more about this? Dive into Now What? for insights and solutions! Link in bio!

At 63, I’m stepping out for my first protest march! Our rivers and seas have become unsafe to swim in, filled with pollution and struggling to support life. The impact on both humans and wildlife is staggering, and we must take action! Join me next Sunday, November 3rd, as we unite with countless organisations to 💦 MARCH FOR CLEAN WATER 💦 I’m fed up of the water companies siphoning money straight from our pockets into their payouts. I’ll give you my “Poo-lution By Numbers” rant in parliament square at the end of the March 😡 Together, we can make a difference! Bring your kids and dogs, and let’s show our support by 💙wearing blue💙 📍 Where: Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7HF 🪧 Muster: From 11 AM 🌊 March: Kicks off at 11:45 AM 📢 Rally: Starts at 1:30 PM in Parliament Square Let’s make our voices heard! I can’t wait to see you there. Remember to #WearBlue! 💧