Tuesday 12th December 2017

Post by **refitman** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 6:35 pm

AngryAsWell wrote:Daniel Hewitt‏Verified account
@DanielHewittITV

Primary schools with washing machines to wash children's uniforms, where teachers charge parents phones who have no electricity, and give coats, shoes and food to their pupils. The GP who is treating kids for rickets. This is the poverty we have found in the North West in 2017

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Would have been nice if they'd spotted this 5 years ago.

RogerOThornhill · Post by **RogerOThornhill** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:02 pm

The Bank of England has a bright shiny new website.

It seems to be going down with some - if Chris Giles is typical - as well as when the ONS redesigned theirs...

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:07 pm

Most Labour MPs are doing great. I fundamentally disagree about major things with a handful of them. There's nothing wicked about supporting and voting Labour.

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:11 pm

Snow-hit southern Europe could face energy shortages after authorities warned that Austrian pipelines were likely to be out of action for days following an explosion and fire that ripped through a main gas hub near Vienna.

Baumgarten, where the explosion occurred, is a key distribution and reception hub for gas exports and imports, including from Russia, Europe’s biggest gas supplier. In Italy, where rain, snow and extreme cold weather have disrupted traffic in the north-east over the last few days, the country’s industry minister declared a state of emergency due to a lack of gas supplies.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/ ... on-austria" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I know we've had this news earlier but I'd no idea the ramifications were this dire.

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:14 pm

Relying upon fossil fuels for supplying homes and businesses with power when feasible alternatives are available is dumb.

AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:32 pm

@SH (3 quote rule so new thread)

Voting anyone but Labour won't stop Brexit. So Brexit is going to happen come what may.
I consider Brexit, coupled with a tory government, will be a disaster for generations to come.
Brexit under Labour will also be a disaster, economically & socially, but may not be quite as bad as under tory's.
Therefor this "Jim" will take the gun offered to him kill the Indians, and will turn it right onto Pedro, hit the floor running (or rolling) and hoping for the best.

frog222 · Post by **frog222** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:38 pm

Your daily CRACE ! ----

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

AnatolyKasparov · Post by **AnatolyKasparov** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 7:42 pm

I'll give him his due, he has improved from a few years ago. Though he was so bad then that it would have been hard not to.

(though certain other HIGHLY RESPECTED "journalists" have managed to be consistently hideously bad over a period if years, mind)

Post by **adam** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:19 pm

Somewhere today I saw the good fun hypothetical - if remain had won, would the leave campaigners have been happy with the UK adopting the Euro and joining the Schengen area?

Post by **adam** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:22 pm

I think polls close in Alabama at 1am our time - there is a very thorough looking results page waiting to happen on the NYT site here.

Post by **refitman** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:23 pm

NonOxCol wrote:Morning.

At last night's British Journalism Awards, the Journalist of the Year award went to Nick Ferrari.

Always like to start the day with some good news.

On the other hand, Aditya Chakrabortty won the award for comment journalism. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/ ... ss-gazette" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

PorFavor · Post by **PorFavor** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:32 pm

adam wrote:I think polls close in Alabama at 1am our time - there is a very thorough looking results page waiting to happen on the NYT site here.

Oh - go on, then, you've talked me into it . . .

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AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:37 pm

refitman wrote:
NonOxCol wrote:Morning.

At last night's British Journalism Awards, the Journalist of the Year award went to Nick Ferrari.

Always like to start the day with some good news.
On the other hand, Aditya Chakrabortty won the award for comment journalism. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/ ... ss-gazette" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Carole Cadwalla also got an award - can't find which at the moment.
Here's her twitter for anyone who doesn't follow her - well worth it

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PorFavor · Post by **PorFavor** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:48 pm

Alabama court gives last-minute order that could impede recount procedure

Voting rights experts denounced the ruling that gives election officials permission not to preserve electronic ballot records as a blow to transparency

Controversy swirled over the mechanics of the Alabama Senate election after the state supreme court intervened at the eleventh hour to give election officials a green light not to preserve electronic ballot records that could form the basis of a recount. (Guardian)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/201 ... -procedure

AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:54 pm

Brexiteers will regret their pact with Farage
rachel sylvester

Ministers who exploited fears about immigration to win the EU referendum are wrong to think they can ignore it now

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AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 8:57 pm

David Allen Green‏
@davidallengreen
Dec 11
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There are four former senior UK officials tweeting freely, bluntly and informatively about Brexit - all worth a #Follow.

Former head of Treasury:
@nickmacpherson2

Former heads of Foreign Office:
@LordRickettsP and @SimonFraser00

Former chief government lawyer
@sirpauljenkins

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AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 9:02 pm

The Agitator‏
@UKDemockery

Excellent video by @ifferforbes explaining ACOs (Accountable Care Organisations) and how the Tories are covertly privatising our NHS with no mandate to do so #HandsOffOurNHS
https://keepournhspublic.com/campaigns/ ... able-care/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …

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AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 9:08 pm

Plea for Brexit deal on medicines amid shortage fears
Brexit could undermine the UK’s ability to prepare in the event of a Europe-wide pandemic, new research has found.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news ... 02844.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 9:13 pm

The Pupil Premium
Published Tuesday, December 12, 2017

This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of policy on the Pupil Premium since its introduction in 2011, including funding levels, eligibility criteria, and accountability.

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AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 9:29 pm

EU sends stark warning to airlines on post-Brexit flying
Julia Fioretti

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British airlines will lose all flying rights to the European Union if there is no transition agreement after Brexit, the EU executive said on Tuesday, a stark reminder of the risks facing the aviation sector if there is no deal.
In a notice to all airlines, the European Commission said UK air carriers would no longer enjoy traffic rights under any air transport agreement to which the EU is a party, meaning they would no longer have the right to fly to the EU and between its member states.

They would also lose flying rights under agreements between the EU and third countries, such as the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreement.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brit ... SKBN1E62CC" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 9:51 pm

Really, I just want to cry in disbelief

Layla Moran‏Verified account
@LaylaMoran
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Labour are being whipped this MINUTE to abstain on @LibDems amendment to stay in Single Market. Tweet Lab MPs NOW to let know if you want to stay. You have 8mins

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PorFavor · Post by **PorFavor** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 9:57 pm

I'm not a "Twitterer".

AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 10:07 pm

PorFavor wrote:I'm not a "Twitterer".

You can still read them from the link (which is why I always add it) or do you not want twitter links posting ?

PorFavor · Post by **PorFavor** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 10:15 pm

No - I'm ok reading the links. I just can't participate. Thanks!

AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 10:21 pm

PorFavor wrote:No - I'm ok reading the links. I just can't participate. Thanks!

Will keep posting them then

PorFavor · Post by **PorFavor** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 10:22 pm

Night night.

frog222 · Post by **frog222** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 10:23 pm

AngryAsWell wrote:
PorFavor wrote:No - I'm ok reading the links. I just can't participate. Thanks!

Will keep posting them then

reading too !

AngryAsWell · Post by **AngryAsWell** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 10:26 pm

Well there we go, Labour abstained on the LibDeb amendment to stay in the single market.
I hope they have a good reason for this....

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 11:02 pm

PorFavor wrote:Night night.

Goodnight, PorFavor

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 11:04 pm

None of this government operation stuff is on the Life in the UK Test

citizenJA · Post by **citizenJA** » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 11:04 pm

Goodnight, everyone
love,
cJA

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:05 am

Fucking foreigners,especially taxi drivers.Picking up strangers,advising them to wear gloves and going out of their way to take you home.Shouldn't be allowed.

I repeat,because it appears not to be to be read or ignored,SH is by his own admission a blatant discriminator,stating targeted posters are worthless.Is this view indicative of anybody with even a pretence of morality.Certainly not in my book.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:06 am

Moore winning.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:12 am

Coverage on CNN,

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:19 am

I was handballing.For the unaware,as I was I was expecting a popular European game it,is putting boxes in a lorry;Cadbury's mini-rolls going to Australia.Some Kipling's cakes were ready to go to the same place,but was cancelled.They blow up massive inflatable pillow things to fill any space,I may have head butted some in position.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:22 am

Too early to call,but Moore by 3.5% at the moment.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:28 am

Moore extending lead after 40%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:39 am

4% up after 50 %,going to be tough for Jones but just possible.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:49 am

6% lead after 60%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 2:54 am

Down to 2 5 after 68%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:00 am

About 23,000 difference after 72%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:04 am

"Democrats" areas still to come in,if the margin remains will be close.Lot of Moore's have come in/nearly finished.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:06 am

Down to 1% ,13,500 difference.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:17 am

Neck and neck ,3,000 after 86%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:19 am

Jones in lead after 87%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:23 am

Jones by 1% after 89%

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:28 am

Not calling it,but I am Jones wins.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:29 am

Heard me CNN calls it for Jones.

First time in 25 years for Democrats.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 3:34 am

Makes the Senate 51 Republican 49 Democrats.

HindleA · Post by **HindleA** » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 4:26 am

By about 14,000 with 1% remaining.