Tuesday 22nd May 2018
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Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Morning
Train chaos!
Any comments from the Minister?
Train chaos!
Any comments from the Minister?
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We are all truly shocked!
https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... d-damaging" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
benefit-sanctions-found-to-be-ineffective-and-damaging
https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... d-damaging" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/ ... s-12574652" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
michael-gove-joked-meghan-markles
"exotic heritage"
michael-gove-joked-meghan-markles
"exotic heritage"
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He also compared himself to Sonny Bono & Ike Turner, not sure how Sarah Vine fits in.PaulfromYorkshire wrote:https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/ ... s-12574652
michael-gove-joked-meghan-markles
"exotic heritage"
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https://www.thepoke.co.uk/2018/05/21/da ... -business/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Daily Mail warns Meghan Markle not to get too carried away with this feminist business"
"Daily Mail warns Meghan Markle not to get too carried away with this feminist business"
Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Good-morning, everyone
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https://www.politico.eu/article/germany ... ts-danger/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Germany’s dangerous ‘new anti-Semitism’
The far right has co-opted the fight against anti-Semitism to rally mistrust against Muslim migrants and distract from its own legacy."
"Germany’s dangerous ‘new anti-Semitism’
The far right has co-opted the fight against anti-Semitism to rally mistrust against Muslim migrants and distract from its own legacy."
Seeing an opportunity, the far-right Alternative for Germany(AfD) — a political party that counts known anti-Semites and neo-Nazis among its members — has used examples of prejudice against Jews among Muslims living in Germany to rally mistrust against these new arrivals.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Not politics, but a remarkable piece from John Crace about his former addiction to heroin
https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... oding-back" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... oding-back" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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This is stunningly ambiguous from Bercow when explaining that his "stupid" comment was not directed at Leadsom in person.
He insisted that "anyone who knows the Leader of the House at all well will have not the slightest doubt about her political ability and her personal character."
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Bercow is a good administratorPaulfromYorkshire wrote:This is stunningly ambiguous from Bercow when explaining that his "stupid" comment was not directed at Leadsom in person.He insisted that "anyone who knows the Leader of the House at all well will have not the slightest doubt about her political ability and her personal character."
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All good democracy requires - competent, responsible and accountable administrators
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Good morfternoon.
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Ian McKenzie has his Labour membership suspended after certain past tweets of theirs are publicised.
"IS TONTY BLAIR BEHIND THIS???!!!!111???!!!"
Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Afternoon all.
I'm currently on day four of new varifocals and the world is slowly getting less swimmy and more in focus, so my grumpiness is starting to ease.
Having just renewed my Labour membership, I feel I should show some enthusiastic support so "GO LABOUR"!
My main reason for posting, however, is to enquire if anyone knows who was the woman on Daily Politics a moment ago who gave it both barrels to Rees-Mogg on abortion? I came in part way through so didn't catch her name but she was very, very good.
I'm currently on day four of new varifocals and the world is slowly getting less swimmy and more in focus, so my grumpiness is starting to ease.
Having just renewed my Labour membership, I feel I should show some enthusiastic support so "GO LABOUR"!
My main reason for posting, however, is to enquire if anyone knows who was the woman on Daily Politics a moment ago who gave it both barrels to Rees-Mogg on abortion? I came in part way through so didn't catch her name but she was very, very good.
"Fall seven times, get up eight" - Japanese proverb
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Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Jo Coburn?
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Jo Coburn was hosting, but it's the woman who came on to talk about the Irish abortion referendum who I'm trying to identify. She basically made all the points I would love to make to Rees-Mogg on the subject myself, without losing her temper and swearing at him as I would have done!PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Jo Coburn?
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Her being good would be a nice change, tbhPaulfromYorkshire wrote:Jo Coburn?
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@Willow904
Jo Swinson.
Jo Swinson.
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Jo Swinson? (or No Swindon as pred.txt would have it)
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/busi ... 6.html?amp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Brexit has already hit UK GDP by up to £40bn, Bank of England governor Mark Carney reveals"
"Brexit has already hit UK GDP by up to £40bn, Bank of England governor Mark Carney reveals"
He added: “Real household incomes are about £900 per household lower than we forecast in May of 2016, which is a lot of money.”
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Thanks. That's her. Bit conflicted to find out she's a dreaded Liberal Democrat, but abortion ought to be a subject a Liberal would be strong on and she certainly was. Less conflicted when I reflect the Libdems are now so diminished I didn't even recognise their deputy leader!PorFavor wrote:@Willow904
Jo Swinson.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
This is interesting from Kevin Maguire:
Says it all, doesn't it.@Kevin_Maguire
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TUC gen sec @FrancesOGrady revealing she's held more meetings with Angela Merkel than she's had with Theresa May, the PM granting just one in two years, explodes Tory spin about being interested in workers
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Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Still a good bet for their next leader IMO.Willow904 wrote:Thanks. That's her. Bit conflicted to find out she's a dreaded Liberal Democrat, but abortion ought to be a subject a Liberal would be strong on and she certainly was. Less conflicted when I reflect the Libdems are now so diminished I didn't even recognise their deputy leader!PorFavor wrote:@Willow904
Jo Swinson.
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Probably nothing, but a slight change from usual Daily Express:(except still using capitals)
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/96329 ... olence/amp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BREXIT SHOCK: New research believes Irish border 'would quickly deteriorate into violence'"
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/96359 ... -EU-UK/amp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Brexit BOMBSHELL: Barnier says 'Norway plus' is 'the only way' to solve Ireland argument"
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/96329 ... olence/amp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BREXIT SHOCK: New research believes Irish border 'would quickly deteriorate into violence'"
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/96359 ... -EU-UK/amp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Brexit BOMBSHELL: Barnier says 'Norway plus' is 'the only way' to solve Ireland argument"
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It is under new ownership now.
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I know, but it's first time i've noticed any change, it's all been along lines of 'Rees Mogg brilliantly demolishing' everything.AnatolyKasparov wrote:It is under new ownership now.
(Like Fred Dibnah with a plummy accent)
Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... mmonwealth" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"EU talks with Australia and New Zealand deal blow to UK free trade plans
Bloc could end up on better terms with the Commonwealth nations after Brexit than UK"
"EU talks with Australia and New Zealand deal blow to UK free trade plans
Bloc could end up on better terms with the Commonwealth nations after Brexit than UK"
Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Goodnight, everyone
love,
cJA
love,
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Crace -- https://www.theguardian.com/politics/co ... s-own-mind" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Extremely annoyed with R4 this morning .
Even tho the government has admitted that mr Belhaj was tortured, the beeb's version is --
"he says he was tortured ."
Even tho the government has admitted that mr Belhaj was tortured, the beeb's version is --
"he says he was tortured ."
Re: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/p ... 6.html?amp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"EU to reject Theresa May's call for Northern Ireland 'backstop' to be time limited"
https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... toms-union" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Hard Brexit Tories pressure May over customs union
Johnson, Gove and Rees-Mogg deride PM’s plan and demand minimal transition period"
"EU to reject Theresa May's call for Northern Ireland 'backstop' to be time limited"
https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... toms-union" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Hard Brexit Tories pressure May over customs union
Johnson, Gove and Rees-Mogg deride PM’s plan and demand minimal transition period"
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https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... court-told" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Legal fight to abandon Brexit has no constitutional basis, court told"
"Legal fight to abandon Brexit has no constitutional basis, court told"
The government has warned a group of MPs they are breaching parliamentary privilege by asking a court to rule on whether Brexit can be halted unilaterally by the UK.