Michael

As discussed in here the problem with Labour attacking Reform and Greens as two sides of extremism is that Labour and Green voters are very similar in their views.

And the big majority of Labour voters would be willing to join a coalition with Greens, when almost none would with Reform.

Sure, it’s a shit and thankless job and you’re not likely to last that long…

But you’d also be the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?! Objectively a massive feat that practically no one else will ever achieve.

Where’s the backstabbing, ambitious careerists?! (No, not you, Wes)

But it is another example of how Reform boost turnout for progressive parties. They are so profoundly toxic. When you put it alongside the Tories losing their deposit, the right have a serious problem.

Insane by election take is that it’s going to be similar to the 2nd round of the 2024 French legislative election.

Incumbent ‘centrist’ party finishes in 2nd, but it’s the left who surge to victory whilst the far right end up in a disappointing 3rd.

(But we’re talking a few % between all)

Cool Runnings was the staple

I feel so foolish, I forgot this all-timer.

I’m afraid that “are you still a believer in Santa? Because, at seven, it’s marginal, right?” is still the funniest thing a world leader has ever said

My pointless claim to fame is me and my bestie Bruce once matched on Tinder about a decade ago

Thank you Switzerland for beating Italy this morning to allow us to squeak through and then deciding to tank your undefeated record against us tonight

Have watched a lot of curling in my time and, despite that brilliant last British stone, I can safely say that’s one of the biggest robberies I’ve ever seen lmao

You’d be a bit fuming if you’re German, wouldn’t you?

We’re basically as good as Norway now

First ever time we’ve won multiple golds at a Winter Olympics!

I think if we finally break the Ireland curse this year, fine, have longer.

But not being able to beat this Irish team will show we still aren’t progressing and besting England five years out of the last six is very enjoyable(!) but not enough.

Slightly fed up of the annual cycle of thinking Scotland never live up to their potential, waste the talent and depth in the squad, think Townsend should be sacked… then beat England again and begin to reconsider

Objectively funny.

Glasgow pubs granted late licence for all World Cup matches The city's licencing board has granted an extension lasting until 30 minutes after the final whistle for all games during the tournament.

Popping down the local to watch Austria v Jordan at 5am

“This is a lap of honour for Jacobellis” is just a fantastic opening for what comes next. That commentary lives rent free in my head.

*taps the sign*

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Between them the two British skeleton men have won all 7 world cups this year so I look forward to 4th and 5th place!

Is that three now? It’s all seeming a bit Paris…

I recently got Premium and now I just never see him. It’s practically worth the cost alone!

I’m not, so I feel you should do the same

Rate bit of good news here for Labour.

Would lead to a not ideal bronze though

Something glorious about watching Klaebo devour that final ascent, destroy the pack, and then just glide towards the finish with everyone else emptying themselves behind him.

Olympics = good shit!

Regretfully…

Feel like if you enjoy the taste of grass, it’s probably palatable

I’ve thought about this more than I should the last year

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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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