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Retired Civil Servant (UK) with HM Customs & Excise as my favourite department of three over 38 years. Long term mature student at the University of Life. Arsenal fan , enthusiastic traveller (using trains where available) and Duolingo aficionado.πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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Bloody lefty councils spaffing away money..........oh, hang on.....

09.03.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Democrats should be all over this.

09.03.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess these claims are accurate, in the same way as claims that Pearson is a respectable journalist!

09.03.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I grew up in one, though it was South Wimbledon, so a London suburb. But like you've set out, most of what we needed was within a 15 minute walk. Was great. And most importantly, a lot easier for pensioners and disabled people to access and be involved with.

09.03.2026 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

15 minute cities are tools of oppression...... apparently....

09.03.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Her concerns simply seem to get the job done quickly and to keep totally on side with the US, regardless of the legal considerations/implications for rules of engagement. And hardly anyone has challenged her or other politicians/talking heads with the same views. Agree with your comment.

09.03.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very dapper. But that armour isn't thick enough to protect you from Philp.

09.03.2026 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just watched an interview on Sky News with Kemi. Lame lead in question and poor follow-ups and no challenge to her daft positions. At a time of uncertainty and danger, we need journalists to step up and do much better. Clear also Kemi still doesn't factor international law into her positions

09.03.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope the Government strongly make the case that fossil fuel reliance is a disruptive and dangerous stance.

09.03.2026 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I suspect Trump and the Saudis get on just fine. The Saudis know that a few compliments and business propositions are all they need to keep Trump sweet. And Saudi/Israeli relations are probably quite firm behind the scenes.

09.03.2026 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Egged on by the sycophants and lunatics in his cabinet.

09.03.2026 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well I'll be damned.....Gets coat....

09.03.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Class.

09.03.2026 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lindsey Graham has always been an unpleasant piece of πŸ’©. But he is plumbing new depths. The most sickening type of fawning sycophant.

09.03.2026 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very dark, but very accurate.

09.03.2026 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Better to send him to the White House to strum away in front of the assorted lunatics...Just read his Wikipedia entry. A very interesting character. And his films were often on TV when I was a kid, growing up in the 70s. And he had more records banned than Frankie.....

08.03.2026 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Utterly appalling. And so disrespectful.

08.03.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, I've thought that about Trump for years. Don't know about Nige though. But i hear he tees off to the far right.....

08.03.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And there are likely to be Sunni/Shia considerations, too.

08.03.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think many, if any will openly help Iran. But they won't necessarily help Trump more, either. Instead, I think they'll find ways to make their displeasure known to Trump eg via finance. That said, some, like the Saudi ruling class are probably quite content with what is going on.

08.03.2026 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If Sir Mel gets the boot, I'm sure he'll take it in his stride....πŸ’©πŸ’©πŸ’©πŸ’©

08.03.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good to see.

08.03.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It may be that the Green's time has come. Fair enough. But I do wonder whether Zack is going to disappoint a lot of people in the next couple of years. It's easy to make grand promises and inspire hope. But you then need to have the ability and skill to deliver on them. Interesting times ahead.

08.03.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But everything Liz did was perfect. Your criticism is clearly directed by the blob/deepstate......

08.03.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Four unpleasant non entities.

08.03.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did she know who he actually was.....

08.03.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😁. For a number of years, many former HMCE staff referred to it as "the dark side"......

08.03.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No such thing as the Inland Revenue 😁

08.03.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

To make her feel at home, maybe we should adopt the same media rules that they have in Dubai.

08.03.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀑🀑

08.03.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0