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Wiping out crime: face-scanners placed in public toilet to tackle loo roll theft
Facial recognition software installed in Beijing convenience to crack down on people taking large amounts of toilet paper

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Ten people have made the longlist for Labour’s selection for the ultra-safe Gorton seat

The Guardian appear to have a bit of a theme going today:

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British tampons and nappies set to fuel power stations

The comments btl are surprisingly civilised, although the temptation to pun is clearly irrestible for many.

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Pregnant women without legal status 'too afraid to seek NHS care

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Care contracts cancelled at 95 UK councils in funding squeeze
Quarter of private firms at risk of insolvency after struggling to deliver services on funding offered, investigation finds

Morning all.

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Frank Field #Leave leader on Brexit: we didn't appreciate how complicated it would be

And he's an MP - what chance has the man on the Clapham omnibus got then?

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Transport for Wales to be headquartered in Pontypridd

"When Boston [Massachusetts, US] public schools introduced a new standard map of the world this week, some young students’ felt their jaws drop. In an instant, their view of the world had changed."

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... projection

I was angry when I found out some wall maps distorted sizes and positions of countries, continents and other geographical features. The truth hadn't been explained to me or indicated on the maps.

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citizenJA wrote:

"When Boston [Massachusetts, US] public schools introduced a new standard map of the world this week, some young students’ felt their jaws drop. In an instant, their view of the world had changed."

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... projection

I was angry when I found out some wall maps distorted sizes and positions of countries, continents and other geographical features. The truth hadn't been explained to me or indicated on the maps.

Just to clarify, I'm happy with article linked above. Two-dimensional representations of a spherical object and placement of geographical features were distorted renderings. This wasn't explained to me for years.

RogerOThornhill wrote:Morning all.

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Frank Field #Leave leader on Brexit: we didn't appreciate how complicated it would be

And he's an MP - what chance has the man on the Clapham omnibus got then?

State of this country, honestly. This might be the first time I've felt genuine embarrassment about my nationality.

Really having to try hard not to swear my head off as well.

I'd be first in the queue to denounce the likes of Lansman as one of the prime reasons why we'll have a Tory government for the foreseeable future.

But I don't really get why what he said was controversial. How was it unknown before that this is what Momentum were trying to do? Isn't this how entryism works?

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Poor old Watson. A living embodiment of the sentimental left.

Don't know if this has been posted before. Apologies if it has. Looking at the date on it, it probably has. Still, 30000 excess deaths is a small city........

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It has with the usual responses,missing the point completely including blaming families for not caring enough,at the same time as spending vast amounts on maintaining that carers should sleep standing up or having a chargeable room for daring to have a bed for such purposes.

State of it, part II:

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Thought the editorial response to this shite in the Guardian and Observer was insultingly tepid as well.

No 10 says article 50 will be triggered on Wednesday 29 March

My daughter is off on a "life skills" course that day. I wonder if they have a section on how to survive Eurosceptic Tories.

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ALSO BREAKING: No10 rules out election this year. "Our position on an early general election hasn't changed. There isn't going to be one."

Presumably because of the rumours by people who seemed to have forgotten about the FTPA.

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Excited to see those brilliant, detailed plans on #Brexit when Art50 announcement made. Sure they must have them.

I wonder if there's mileage in a vote of no confidence in David Davis at some point.

Not done economic assessment of own policy. Going to be lots of other stuff not done too. Tease this out and go for him.

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Members of Parliament: outside interests

The Committee will be discussing the issue of MPs' outside interests at its scheduled monthly meeting this Thursday.

State of it (the country):

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I read that right after reading this:

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Briefly seconded to teach life skills to the visually impaired until I managed to iron my own hand.They could all name all the World Cup winners since 1930 and could quote clause 4.

SpinningHugo wrote:I'd be first in the queue to denounce the likes of Lansman as one of the prime reasons why we'll have a Tory government for the foreseeable future.

But I don't really get why what he said was controversial. How was it unknown before that this is what Momentum were trying to do? Isn't this how entryism works?

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Poor old Watson. A living embodiment of the sentimental left.

Watson is going for his place in Cassandra. Anyone going for their place in history is yesterday's man.

The news was the bit about Unite. Sounded like utter fantasy to me but it was said by someone fairly important.

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Frank Field #Leave leader on Brexit: we didn't appreciate how complicated it would be

And he's an MP - what chance has the man on the Clapham omnibus got then?

He's a classic thinks he's cleverer than he is. Not a John Mann type, who thinks he sees stuff as the common man sees it, but the type who writes pamphlets etc. Due a prompt retirement.

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ALSO BREAKING: No10 rules out election this year. "Our position on an early general election hasn't changed. There isn't going to be one."

Presumably because of the rumours by people who seemed to have forgotten about the FTPA.

The reason why there is speculation is obvious


CON: 45% LAB: 26% UKIP: 10% LDEM: 9%

I can't see Labour getting over 25% in an election. I think the LDs will beat Ukips. The last are finished as a viable political party.

What is also weird about those figures is that i thought the Tories had a bad week.

I think we're now at the point where swing voters just won't consider labour, however badly the Tories do.

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UN asks UK to suspend work on Hinkley Point

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SpinningHugo wrote:I'd be first in the queue to denounce the likes of Lansman as one of the prime reasons why we'll have a Tory government for the foreseeable future.

But I don't really get why what he said was controversial. How was it unknown before that this is what Momentum were trying to do? Isn't this how entryism works?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... ays-watson" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Poor old Watson. A living embodiment of the sentimental left.

Watson is going for his place in Cassandra. Anyone going for their place in history is yesterday's man.

The news was the bit about Unite. Sounded like utter fantasy to me but it was said by someone fairly important.

Poor old Watson. He must know McCluskey is going to be re-elected handsomely, so why pick a fight?

All that will happen is the usual suspects will claim that Momentum are no worse than Progress, Labour First, the Fabians etc, and that Blairites like Watson (sic) are to blame for labour being 20 points behind two years into a Tory government in disarray over Brexit.

Almost all the PLP have shown amazing solidarity in allowing Corbyn enough rope, so why does Watson have to start a fight?

Council Tax up about a squid a week,more per head Social Care(still retain about 3,000 in house care staff including 1,000 home helps)

MP who borrowed money for son's funeral 'delighted' as fees waived for under 18s


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Labour Press
Britain is about to embark on the most complex and important negotiations since World War II. This a hugely significant moment for the whole country - Keir Starmer


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To let.

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Sesame Street to get first autistic character

Reserved.

I make that seven squid in total

WTF happened there,have no idea.Probably shock.

SpinningHugo wrote: The reason why there is speculation is obvious

In fact it was so obvious it didn't actually need a post telling us.

I have been authorized by the DoJ to confirm that the FBI.. is investigating the Russian government’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 election... that includes any links between the Trump campaign... this will also include an assessment of whether any crimes were committed.

James Comey, Director of the FBI, in evidence to the House Intelligence panel

Momentum are no worse than Progress, yes. I would go as far as to say such a statement is obvious.

And however bad Corbyn has been as leader, Watson has been at least as bad in his role.

In fact Labour need a clean sweep - Corbyn, Watson and McNicol all have to go together. All have failed.

HindleA wrote:Council Tax up about a squid a week,more per head Social Care(still retain about 3,000 in house care staff including 1,000 home helps)

Over triple your squid here per week
- Police & Crime Commissioner cost 2% more this year than last year
- Fire Authority increased 1.8%
- [New Charge] Adult Social Care Precept to fund social care 1.6% of total Council Tax bill
- City Council increased 1.0%

Additionally
- Energy cost will increase 7.6%

I resent the Police & Crime Commissioner increase
He's an expensive Tory with several media assistants
I regret I was unable to convince enough people to vote for the Labour candidate

adam wrote:

I have been authorized by the DoJ to confirm that the FBI.. is investigating the Russian government’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 election... that includes any links between the Trump campaign... this will also include an assessment of whether any crimes were committed.

James Comey, Director of the FBI, in evidence to the House Intelligence panel

Good.

@cja for me,being on todd 25% discount,already one of the highest I don't mind-paying towards what I previously benefited from to a greater degree precisely because of that,I see investment others see cost and burden.

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AnatolyKasparov wrote:Momentum are no worse than Progress, yes. I would go as far as to say such a statement is obvious.

And however bad Corbyn has been as leader, Watson has been at least as bad in his role.

In fact Labour need a clean sweep - Corbyn, Watson and McNicol all have to go together. All have failed.

TBF to Watson, his job has been impossible. I (obviously) didn't vote for him, indeed he was very low on my list, but I cant see any of the alternatives being much better. Would Creasy, Flint or Eagle have been able to bridge the gap between Corbyn/McDonnell and the PLP? No. Indeed, I think Creasy would have had a very tough time of it, and is probably better off where she is.

There is certain amount of pleasure to be had in the spectacle of the "soft" left being marginalised and outflanked in the way we Evil Blairites were from 2007 onwards. Watson et al are now the far right of the party, and find it uncomfortable.

Watson really should have maintained PLP discipline however. Don't give Corbyn, Milne, McDonnell, Fischer and Lansman excuses. Their support won't last three years of polls with Tory 20 point leads.

Watson's job has not been "impossible" at all - given the contentiousness of Corbyn as a leader from the outset, the only role of a deputy that can work in that instance is as an honest "go between" for both JC's supporters and opponents. Instead, he has been clearly and increasingly nakedly sectarian almost from the outset.

Let's not forget how he pitched very much to the left in the 2015 deputy contest, shall we?

(whilst, it must be said, using his old-style fixing techniques to help steamroller the opposition - the apple never falls that far from the tree)

HindleA wrote:@cja for me,being on todd 25% discount,already one of the highest I don't mind-paying towards what I previously benefited from to a greater degree precisely because of that,I see investment others see cost and burden.

Exactly so, investment, that's good
I don't mind paying tax
It's the cost of civilisation
I benefit from civilisation and I'm grateful
I don't know who's paying fair or not fair
I don't know how much is fair
Those with wealth not paying enough, not contributing fairly, are making a big mistake by stiffing civilisation.

NonOxCol wrote:Ladies and gentlemen, Bill Cash....

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Rude b*****d
He ought to be ashamed

Damn expensive Tory government

AnatolyKasparov wrote:Watson's job has not been "impossible" at all - given the contentiousness of Corbyn as a leader from the outset, the only role of a deputy that can work in that instance is as an honest "go between" for both JC's supporters and opponents. Instead, he has been clearly and increasingly nakedly sectarian almost from the outset.

Let's not forget how he pitched very much to the left in the 2015 deputy contest, shall we?

(whilst, it must be said, using his old-style fixing techniques to help steamroller the opposition - the apple never falls that far from the tree)

I think that it was impossible for him to act as an honest broker in this way, but that he did in fact try it, as did some of the PLP, which is why they initially agreed to serve in the shadow cabinet.

That fell to bits because the agenda of McDonnell, Milne, Corbyn, Fischer, Lansman etc is just not the same as that of the PLP. It isn't a disagreement about how to get to an agreed destination, but different agendas. McDonnell etc want to transform the Labour movement. The PLP wants to win a General Election. Between those two agendas no 'honest broker' role is available. They are opposed positions.

After the Brexit vote this 'give it a go' attempt collapsed, and so the shadow cabinet was reduced to its current bizarre condition. Optimists predicting the imminent return of, say, Ed Miliband or Lisa Nandy still haven't accepted what is going on.