Paul N

The King is mad

Yep, that's why I'll never use it.

They've been building up to it for months. So no.

I go to Radio 6 for more or less that, it's fantastic.

Ha, my brain's gone.

Still a great photo :-)

Great shot Marc!

GCHQ really needs to pay more than this to attract the best. To put this in perspective this is only slightly more than contract programmers earn at GCHQ.

I agree with you there, though I can see why the UK might want to defend against attacks on bases where its forces are stationed. Not a decision I'd like to mull over.

THE STRAWMAN FALLACY Instead of addressing the real argument, a strawman misrepresents it to make it easier to attack. Example: Evolution explains the diversity of life. Oh, so you think we came from monkeys?! Don't let people swap your argument for a distorted caricature. Call it out-then return to your original point.

Ad hominem attacks are a sure sign of losing the argument.

What's your issue with the UK trying to prevent more people from being killed?

What is your problem with the UK trying to stop people from being killed?

That's quite a stretch.

Here are the facts:

"Iran launched an immediate counterattack, including strikes on Israel and Jordan as well as on US bases in Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. British forces are located at the bases in small numbers."

Keir Starmer has said RAF fighter jets are flying “in the sky today” to defend allies in the Middle East against Iranian retaliation after the US and Israel launched a bombing campaign aimed at regime change in Tehran.

This isn't double speak.

What's your point?

What a ridiculous post. The US/Israel attack on a school is horrific. The UK launching jets to defend against Iranian retaliation strikes is trying to prevent a similar tragedy. Try thinking next time.

Why is this double speak? If Iran launches counter attacks against UK assets do you want the UK to do nothing, or intercept, for example, Shahed drones that have already attacked US sites in Bahrain?

Why is defending yourself joining an illegal war?

Why oh FFS? Presumably they are protecting UK people from Iranian missile attacks.

Apparently he's still alive

I hope he doesn't think he can walk in and take over. Iran needs a democracy.

Sadik Al-Hassan. He's on Bluesky. He ousted Liam Fox and has been working incredibly hard in the constituency.

UPDATE: The death toll has now reached 57.

Children.

My MP is great but he won't have a job next time around unless Labour has a total reset. I don't think the right of the party is doing it any favours at all. A crushing disappointment.

Three slices of sourdough bread with toasted leeks, cheese and mustard on top. The colours are light green and yellow, with dark brown where they've been toasted.

Rarebit for lunch. Originally a Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipe I think.

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I'm not sure what this photo is supposed to represent.

Caption contest....

I hope we also get a home secretary who isn't pandering to the far right as well. As a member I've had enough.

This is a much more considered and magnanimous response from my Labour MP:

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Blimey.

I think there's a link on the page requesting that they add support if your battery isn't yet compatible.

I've had two events so far since I signed up last Saturday, and that works out at £3 per event (I've only got a 3kW inverter so can only export 3 an hour).

Nice to be supporting the grid!