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Eric_WLothian

So taxpayer contributing far less to running trains, passengers contributing far more. Whether you think that's good or bad, depends on where you're coming from. Not 'where', but 'how', I would have thought. :) Happy New Year everybody. Oh, by the way, the heading's wrong - New Years Weekend doesn'...

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A first class cheek! DWP's benefit-slashing officials spend £100k a year on luxury travel Welfare-cutting officials used the tickets as part of a £116MILLION bill for 'non-standard-class travel' across government http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/first-class-cheek-dwps-benefit-9522607#ICID=share...

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"...a Conservative Party member who despaired that, in his own words, two whole aisles in his local Tesco had been given over to Polish food. He was not a racist, nor even a xenophobe, but he was frustrated that cultural change had come to his neighbourhood without notice or consultation."...

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Dear xxx This morning, on LBC radio, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage launched an outrageous attack on us, on Brendan Cox, husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, and by association on everyone who believes in HOPE not hate. Our lawyer has just sent Farage a letter demanding he retracts and publicly apologis...

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Dear xxx This morning, on LBC radio, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage launched an outrageous attack on us, on Brendan Cox, husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, and by association on everyone who believes in HOPE not hate. Our lawyer has just sent Farage a letter demanding he retracts and publicly apologis...

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Lego is to raise its prices in Britain by 5% next year as it becomes the latest manufacturer to respond to the plunging pound after the UK voted to leave the EU. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/dec/14/lego-to-raise-its-prices-in-uk-from-january-sterling I blame immigration. If they took a...

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Willow904 wrote:
tinyclanger2 wrote:212
Blimey. What with stately homes and golf courses, no wonder there isn't any room left for the rest of us.

Is a 'stately home' in Cheshire the same as a 'detached villa' elsewhere?

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Re the Post Office strike - I forgot to say that there are no details as yet so I don't know what the strike actually involves with regard to how seriously services are likely to be affected. It looks like it's only Post Office employees involved - ie Crown offices, not those operated by supermarke...

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EU negotiators will offer Brits an individual opt-in to remain EU citizens, chief negotiator confirms Exclusive: Guy Verhofstadt has fast-tracked the plan and will include it in his mandate http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-citizenship-keep-freedom-of-movement-guy-verhofstadt-...

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It is not clear that article 50 is reversible, no one seems to know: http://uk.businessinsider.com/brexit-article-50-may-not-be-reversible-2016-10" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; If I were an MP this is the sort of thing I would like to have clarified before committing myse...

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Interestingly there is also this from the Independent yesterday... Our estimates are a contribution to the debate, with lots of uncertainty, and should be treated as such. Nevertheless, one important substantive point remains. The framing of the Brexit debate – that we are somehow “trading off” the...

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PaulfromYorkshire wrote:The fourth test is also interesting, because it presumably implies that Labour will be consulting with the SNP.

...but not NI, which is a much bigger problem than Scotland and Wales?

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The trigger is the only leverage Labour have. Agreeing it has to be triggered is not the same as agreeing for May to trigger it on her terms to her timetable. I just don't understand why Labour would throw away the only bargaining chip they had - timing. I just don't think anyone will be able to st...

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Still from day 2 (formally known as 26 August 2014), Anatoly brought us this welcome news: The latest Populus poll is out - Labour lead unchanged but UKIP gains: Lab 38 Con 32 UKIP 14 LibDem 8. Those were the days, my friends. Temulkar mentioned that Labour are liars (which seems to have become som...

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I don't mind if people living in England don't speak English, and thus find it hard to mind if people living in Wales don't speak Welsh. On an ugly day, that is a rather beautiful point. There was a bloke in last week's QT audience who "wasn't xenophobic" but didn't like hearing parents i...

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Interesting suggestion: ...I write to suggest that the Liberal Democratic party should change its name to The European Party. We of the forgotten 48% are surely more numerous today, now that Brexit’s rudderless fiasco is becoming as obvious as the shameless lies earlier told by its advocates. Even t...

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PorFavor wrote:I've noticed that, although "Brexit" may mean "Brexit", it is now often pronounced "Bregzit".

A quick look btl at the Independent shows this to be the polite pronunciation. Other pronunciations/descriptions are available.

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A campaign fronted by the likes of Branson and Blair really *is* a non-starter in so many ways, though. I believe (therefore it's true :) ) that Blair has denied any intention of returning to front line politics, despite the rumours. The article refers to Blairites, rather than Blair. Yes, proven w...

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AnatolyKasparov wrote:A campaign fronted by the likes of Branson and Blair really *is* a non-starter in so many ways, though.

I believe (therefore it's true

) that Blair has denied any intention of returning to front line politics, despite the rumours. The article refers to Blairites, rather than Blair.

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A WAKE-UP CALL FOR LIBERAL BREXITERS http://www.cer.org.uk/publications/archive/bulletin-article/2016/wake-call-liberal-brexiters" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Brexiters ......................... implicit assumption was that the US would continue to provide the security u...

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Thanks EWL. Am getting to the end of my tether. Constant division. And thus we are ruled. I wonder how that mate of Alec Salmond is? What was his name? Developed golf courses in Scotland, or something. Donald somebody. Precisement. Great business decision... err... The latest accounts filed to the ...

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https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/proposal-on-the-provision-of-court-and-tribunal-es/ Proposal on the provision of court and tribunal estate in England and Wales Having considered carefully all responses to the consultation, we have made a decision to close 86 court and tribunal...

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/scotland-to-publish-plans-for-second-independence-referendum-a7359071.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The Scottish Government will publish draft legislation on holding a second independence referendum next week, Nicola Stur...

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And on a lighter note: A group of independence campaigners, who are fighting to save their Scottish Parliament camp, have told a court that their phones and computers are being hacked... Campaigners... claim that they have the permission of the Judeo-Christian God to hold a vigil outside the Parliam...

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Meanwhile, while all eyes are on the Labour Party: The former SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been charged in connection with alleged fraud offences involving a five figure sum. Ms McGarry, who has resigned the SNP whip but remains MP for Glasgow East, was also a leading figure in the Yes campaign for Sc...

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Where have all the buttons gone? Kezia Dugdale was asking the same question yesterday: The Lothians MSP claimed a fault in the Scottish Parliament electronic system prevented her vital ballot being counted in the knife-edge vote and tied the outcome at 63-63. http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/v...

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tinyclanger2 wrote:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media ... 39081.html

BBC to lose Great British Bake Off

Going to Ch4 according to the BBC news.

I blame Corbyn... or maybe Brexit. Must be one or 'tother.

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so am I, and the RSC can go and stick it up their stuck-up behinds! :D :D.....mind you IUPAC do as well so I perhaps should take notice of them Not a big fan of the RSC as you may tell..... Well, their productions of 'Dr Faustus' and 'Matilda the Musical' are pretty good. ...oh! ...wait ...not that...

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"...then pass an act of parliament to annul the 1972 European Communities Act" I know it's uncertain whether parliament would need to be involved in article 50, but wouldn't that require a vote, and be more contentious due to questionable legality & stupidity? It would indeed require ...

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All is not lost. I just had an email from a nice Nigerian prince, offering to refund my £25, all he wants is my bank details, pin number and password then the money will be transferred by noon the next day. He who laughs last , er laughs last or something. Nah - you're being conned. He's dead - I'v...

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I've only scanned the Supreme Court judgement, but I think it says something rather different than the Scotsman implies. It's complex and densely argued, taking in UN stuff, ECHR, the Data Protection Act and more. The stuff about totalitarian regimes is not the key to the judgement, by the way, nor...

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Following on from the Glasgow march story - it's been an interesting week for the Scotnats. A SENIOR judge has given the go ahead for “selfish” and “arrogant” independence campers to be evicted from the grounds of the Scottish Parliament. http://www.scotsman.com/news/court-orders-independence-camper...

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proxy.jpg Curious ‏@myviewontopic 52m52 minutes ago BUSTED! THE “NO APPETITE FOR INDEPENDENCE” MYTH http://atrueindependentscotland.com/busted-the-no-appetite-for-independence-myth/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; from the link: Thousands of people took to the streets of Gl...

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With no offence intended to other FTNers: There was another powerful woman getting an ovation in Westminster this week. Ruth Davidson wowed a Brexit-weary parliamentary press pack who haven’t seen the likes of this kick-boxing, bull-riding, former Territorial before. Her barrack-room gags not only h...

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...As I stated yesterday the 2 year timetable for Exit is very short and that there is little chance of having all things agreed, especially trade by then. There may be a need for an extension and us unnecessary time now will come back and bite us if we have to ask for an extension - unanimity requ...

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http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/03/tony-blair-may-face-impeachment-on-release-of-chilcot-report A number of MPs led by Alex Salmond are expected to use an ancient law to try to impeach the former prime minister when the Chilcot report comes out on Wednesday. The law, last used in 1806 ...

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Farage says leave won the referendum. But leave campaigners now need to focus on getting the deal they want. But what is it that they want? Some magic land of milk and honey. Boris says govt should have had a plan for leave. Why do the media give these tossers publicity. Brexit bwrecksit. So that's...

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PorFavor wrote:I'm confused. Why is David Cameron "locked in talks" with his EU counterparts? What's he talking about? I thought he'd washed his hands of it all and that was why he resigned.

Looking for a nice little earner for when he has time on his hands?

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I am going to say one shocking thing now that makes me ill but has fleeted through my mind so I wanted to get it on paper to remind myself in future times :o The one small ray of hope at the moment is that Teresa May could beat Boris - I think, of all the candidates who are likely to become PM she ...

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& now the tories are taking away her right to speak for her country Jamie RossVerified account ‏@JamieRoss7 Today's Tory amendment takes out the mandate for Sturgeon to talk to EU member states and rails against #indyref2. https://twitter.com/JamieRoss7/status/747742463499059200" onclick=&...

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If Dave should happen to find himself out of a job post-referendum, his fish pointing expertise will be welcome in Ayr:

poisonous fish spotted at Ayr Beach

http://www.scotsman.com/news/warning-af ... -1-4156615

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The campaign to keep the UK in the European Union has a clear lead with just days to go before the vote, according to a new poll. The exclusive UK-wide BMG telephone poll for The Herald found Remain ahead by almost 7 points. The results show that ‘shy Remainers’, similar to the 'shy Nos' who were c...

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[ They can have longer than that in England and Wales, can't they? Given how large the police have said the investigation is they may well request more time. @PfY - I think I'm still in shock. Can't begin to get my head around this at all. It all feels so wrong and twisted. Nothing feels quite righ...

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I increasingly have the feeling there is something more to the Jo Cox tragedy than we are being told. I don't know why, or what, but something doesn't quite feel right to me. Isn't it odd that the suspect apparently hasn't been charged? On the face of it there's enough evidence - eyewitnesses and (...

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I increasingly have the feeling there is something more to the Jo Cox tragedy than we are being told. I don't know why, or what, but something doesn't quite feel right to me. Isn't it odd that the suspect apparently hasn't been charged? On the face of it there's enough evidence - eyewitnesses and (...

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Even if we come completely out of Europe and close our borders, there will still be refugees trying to get here. As far as refugees are concerned, our borders are already closed. You need an EU passport to get through. While mainland Europe have accepted refugees, I'm unaware of any mass issuing of...

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While I'm not a great fan of Henry McLeish, he seems to hit the nail on the head here: The populist leaders of Ukip and the Conservative right are cheap patriots: delusional, dangerous and divisive. Brexit is doing enormous damage to Britain by hinting at a future that lacks moral purpose, is based ...

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NonOxCol wrote:Can't disagree with any of this.

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...although I would add the Express to the Mail & Sun.

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I have a little more luxury than you, my blood pressure is kept under strict control. And I am not a forgiving person when it comes to matters like this. It would be the same if this were a reversed situation. A demon has been unleashed today. We are every single one of us the more vulnerable from ...

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Brexit: AA Gill argues for ‘In’. We all know what “getting our country back” means. It’s snorting a line of that most pernicious and debilitating Little English drug, nostalgia Oh, I don't know... there's something to be said for nostalgia - how about firing up the engines on HMS Belfast, training ...

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