Making the news today....

[eggsarascal]

12 minutes ago, Richard 1234 said:

They have a bigger problem than the general population. They have momentum and the unions hold too much power.

Unions aren't powerful, in fact they aren't worth a wank in most cases. Said the ex GMB rep.

[Richard 1234]

39 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

Unions aren't powerful, in fact they aren't worth a wank in most cases. Said the ex GMB rep.

I mean in the Labour Party not in real life

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Seriously.....

 

'...We are reviewing its historical context and our role in educating fans to make informed decisions...'  

 

Educating fans?  I think someone seriously needs to take their head outta their ass and get a grip!

 

England rugby fans could be BANNED from singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' | Daily Mail Online

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The iconic song that supporters belt out at Twickenham and across the world at away games may be axed as the RFU...

 

 

You'll like this one Mr S! @Stubby

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[Mick Dempsey]

Lovely tribute to Vera Lynn, who died earlier today.

[difflock]

8 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

So what? You can’t enact policy in opposition.

 

Corbyn blew it, Brexit policy, IRA, Dianne Abbot all added up.

Party politics is rough and tumble, look at the stick May and BJ and Cameron get/got.

 

Sorry Mick, not true

Diane Abbot all added up?

Shirley you jest!

[difflock]

10 hours ago, Stere said:

Bit of a ruckus

 

Soldiers fell to their deaths as India and China's troops fought with rocks | World news | The Guardian

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India shocked by Himalayan border clash in which unarmed troops fought in the dark

 

The perfect away day for the Millwall Lads.

[Mick Dempsey]

Just now, difflock said:

Sorry Mick, not true

Diane Abbot all added up?

Shirley you jest!

Good one, I missed that.

[Mark J]

4 hours ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

Seriously.....

 

'...We are reviewing its historical context and our role in educating fans to make informed decisions...'  

 

Educating fans?  I think someone seriously needs to take their head outta their ass and get a grip!

 

England rugby fans could be BANNED from singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' | Daily Mail Online

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The iconic song that supporters belt out at Twickenham and across the world at away games may be axed as the RFU...

 

 

You'll like this one Mr S! @Stubby

I love the way the mail CAPITALISE words in headlines.
I can't see that going very far. Not that stadiums full of people are looking likely anytime soon.
Anyone who's seen 'Blazing Saddles' knows 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' is a slave tune.
 

 

Edited June 18, 2020 by Mark J

[Khriss]

Apparently so, however, it was written ... yes written ( =educated) by a freed AfroAmerican  ( reported on R4 ) so I would say that is a pointer towards the emacipation rather than derogation of those people . Odd rugger tune tho ?  K

[Stere]

Goverment contracts awarded  during covid has gone as stupid as that ferry company that had no boats stupid:

 

Why was £108m of public money paid to Crisp Websites Limited?

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EveryDoctor works for a future where every patient and every doctor is safe. Good Law Project is a not for profit that uses...

 

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The bare facts are quite remarkable. Here is the filing history of Crisp Websites Limited showing at 30 November 2019 it had net assets of £18,047. Here is the Official Journal publication of the 12 month £108m contract it entered into with Matt Hancock's department. That publication states there was only one bidder for that contract.