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Despite how things are going, the SNP are genuinely vulnerable, and Labour did profit from that at the last Westminster election in Scotland. The main thing holding them back from repeating that is Starmer.

10.02.2026 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think it will actually work out this way, but Sarwar could really use this situation to his advantage and draw a clear line between Scottish Labour and the current government. I think it requires both more support in the party and more boldness than he has, though

10.02.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"You need to distance yourself from Starmer" should've been obvious advice a couple weeks into the new government.

09.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Probably too late but rare good strategic move from Scottish Labour

09.02.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There's a lot of critiques you can make of Corbyn but "no in charge"?

08.02.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only watched a bit but she should have got the merry wives of Windsor tbh

08.02.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Conspiracy theories can be so funny. Like, what do you mean this building built in the 1600s with tons of documentation and very obvious islamic architecture is actually a hindu temple from the 1200s?

07.02.2026 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Curling is such a great sport.

06.02.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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tag yourself i’m I AM MANOEUVRING WITH DIFFICULTY

29.01.2026 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2421    πŸ” 446    πŸ’¬ 185    πŸ“Œ 2334
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You are running into danger, I require a tug

29.01.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 289    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

Thoughts on this mess.
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29.01.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 13

Unless you'd be willing to use look as a homophone of Luke (they sound alike in Scottish) then reconsider.

29.01.2026 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Begging the yanks who write connections puzzles to please consider the fact that words which are homophones in their particular dialect are not actually universal.

29.01.2026 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One is good enough 90% of the time, can't fathom why you'd want more than two.

26.01.2026 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I know I'm British and autistic about food but like six ingredients in a sandwich is insane.

26.01.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

It was like somebody noticed the lineup was about to have 3 non-English language films and freaked out. Every year we have to have two blockbusters, its non negotiable apparently.

22.01.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

F1 getting a BP nomination over It Was Just an Accident feels like the sort of bullshit I thought the Academy had moved past.

22.01.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wicked getting nothing is crazy. It didn't even get costumes or production design! They snubbed it in original song!

22.01.2026 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If Park Chan-Wook continues to get snubbed, despite being extremely qualified, maybe he could try making a list of the best alternative candidates and then one by one...

22.01.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only downsides were the lack of Sorry, Baby and the song choice on the top 2. Sorry I just can't stand Don't Stop Believing!

20.01.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Top 5 song-film combinations:

5. Mickey 17
4. Pillion
3. No Other Choice
2. Hamnet
1. The Mastermind

20.01.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Might be the best Ehrlich montage yet? Maybe its just a great year in film, or a great year for needle drops?

20.01.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE 25 BEST FILMS OF 2025: A Video Countdown to watch previous video countdowns please visit: https://www.videocountdowns.com/ this year's video is once again in support of the Palestine Children's…

THE 25 BEST FILMS OF 2025

A Video Countdown

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20.01.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1158    πŸ” 391    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 227

Spain, Portugal and.. Yugoslavia (?)

18.01.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Graham Linehan made a willing place in his heart for evil, and once you open that door wide all the horrors come in.

09.01.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1118    πŸ” 142    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 13
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Under Vance's argument, the President's whims are law.

1. the President can tell his DOJ to indict anyone, anywhere.
2. the President can legally invade any country on Earth to kidnap them.

They want to strip Congress of its war powers. They want a king.

03.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

I don't think that's the same dog.

27.12.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Farage says it confidently, Davey, Polanski and Swinney refuse to say it. Starmer tries to avoid saying it by muttering in such a way that the left thinks he said it and the right think he refused wokely. Badenoch sings the wrong word by mistake then makes sure to say the slur on telly the day after

24.12.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 128    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Probably the kids who got the more involved parts (Joseph, Mary, Wise Men) were the ones the teachers trusted more, who were more likely to do well in school further on and then go to uni. Basically I think its just edpol.

17.12.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've only played four of these, and only finished two, but come on lads its Disco Elysium what are we doing here.

15.12.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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