Stop voting for fucking Tories

[JM2K6]

We're too old and too fat!
[media] [/media]

Just FYI, the board automatically converts twitter links - no need to use the media tags.

[SaintK]

Just FYI, the board automatically converts twitter links - no need to use the media tags.

Ahh, thanks!

[Deveron Boy]

Bumblecunt off the Scotland this week to 'save the union', his lack of self awareness is mind blowing...

Wee Krankie will be loving it and visit alone likely worth a point or two switching to indy.

I doubt very much Peterhead fish market (operating at less than 10% of capacity) will be on his itinerary this time

[Torquemada 1420]

And latest from the Govt

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/h ... 92353.html

[dpedin]

Bumblecunt off the Scotland this week to 'save the union', his lack of self awareness is mind blowing...

Wee Krankie will be loving it and visit alone likely worth a point or two switching to indy.

I doubt very much Peterhead fish market (operating at less than 10% of capacity) will be on his itinerary this time

If it wasn't for the lock down he may have suffered the same fate as that Twat Farage and get trapped in a pub on the Royal Mile. I suspect this will be one of the most heavily managed PR exercises of the year.

[dpedin]

And latest from the Govt

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/h ... 92353.html

They really are bastards aren't they! Not a shred of feckin humanity in them unless they see a quick chance of a profit. Miserable feckers every one of them.

[Torquemada 1420]

And latest from the Govt

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/h ... 92353.html

They really are bastards aren't they! Not a shred of feckin humanity in them unless they see a quick chance of a profit. Miserable feckers every one of them.

Happy to dish out £00s millions in over priced contracts to their mates though for products that are either defective or entirely useless.

[SaintK]

Another "knight of the shires" detatched from reality

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has told a Conservative MP to apologise and issue a retraction after he was accused of spreading “dangerous misinformation” about coronavirus figures.

In a video clip obtained by Sky News, Sir Desmond Swayne is reported to have commented on the threat of Covid-19, by saying during an interview with anti-lockdown group in November: “It seems to be a manageable risk, particularly as figures have been manipulated”.

"We're told there is a deathly, deadly pandemic proceeding at the moment. That is difficult to reconcile with ICUs [intensive care units] actually operating at typical occupation levels for the time of year and us bouncing round at the typical level of deaths for the time of year.”

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-to ... -12200667

[Rinkals]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

[Insane_Homer]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

Think of Boris' Government as a mix of Zuma's blatant corruption and the Apartheid Nats and you've pretty much got the Tories nailed down.

[sturginho]

Another "knight of the shires" detatched from reality

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has told a Conservative MP to apologise and issue a retraction after he was accused of spreading “dangerous misinformation” about coronavirus figures.

In a video clip obtained by Sky News, Sir Desmond Swayne is reported to have commented on the threat of Covid-19, by saying during an interview with anti-lockdown group in November: “It seems to be a manageable risk, particularly as figures have been manipulated”.

"We're told there is a deathly, deadly pandemic proceeding at the moment. That is difficult to reconcile with ICUs [intensive care units] actually operating at typical occupation levels for the time of year and us bouncing round at the typical level of deaths for the time of year.”

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-to ... -12200667

If you're in need of a good laugh, have a read of the comments on the Daily Fail's article:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... Covid.html

[Torquemada 1420]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

Think of Boris' Government as a mix of Zuma's blatant corruption and the Apartheid Nats and you've pretty much got the Tories nailed down.

It's the Tories of the 80s on steroids. "We are doing what we like and you can't do a f**king thing about it". The result was an annihilation and the beginning of the B-liar era.

Highlights the danger of having no credible opposition. That and a dim public.

[SaintK]

Another "knight of the shires" detatched from reality

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has told a Conservative MP to apologise and issue a retraction after he was accused of spreading “dangerous misinformation” about coronavirus figures.

In a video clip obtained by Sky News, Sir Desmond Swayne is reported to have commented on the threat of Covid-19, by saying during an interview with anti-lockdown group in November: “It seems to be a manageable risk, particularly as figures have been manipulated”.

"We're told there is a deathly, deadly pandemic proceeding at the moment. That is difficult to reconcile with ICUs [intensive care units] actually operating at typical occupation levels for the time of year and us bouncing round at the typical level of deaths for the time of year.”

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-to ... -12200667

If you're in need of a good laugh, have a read of the comments on the Daily Fail's article:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... Covid.html

Fortunately I have ad-blocker software so can't see the Mail Online. I can however imagine the general tone of the comments!!!

[PCPhil]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

In the UK, if there is something clearly fishy going on that even patients in a coma can detect we announce that there will be a full public enquiry. Immediately upon hearing that there will be said enquiry then all official people/bodies say they cannot talk as they could interfere with the full and frank open public enquiry that will be taking place at some point in the future. The enquiry will last many years. It may not even start for many years.
For examples: In the case of the enquiry into how the press operates the conclusions & reccomendations when finally reached will then be ignored. In the Hillsborough enquiry, the final enquiry will finish after most of the guilty are dead or retired. Any who could still be prosecuted will be taken to court and found not guilty.

It's a very efficient system.

[sturginho]

Another "knight of the shires" detatched from reality

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-to ... -12200667

If you're in need of a good laugh, have a read of the comments on the Daily Fail's article:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... Covid.html

Fortunately I have ad-blocker software so can't see the Mail Online. I can however imagine the general tone of the comments!!!

Swayne is a hero, the govt are trying to control us with masks, it's just a flu [/the gist]

[Torquemada 1420]

These arrogant w*nkers don't know when to stop digging
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55844367

[fishfoodie]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

In the UK, if there is something clearly fishy going on that even patients in a coma can detect we announce that there will be a full public enquiry. Immediately upon hearing that there will be said enquiry then all official people/bodies say they cannot talk as they could interfere with the full and frank open public enquiry that will be taking place at some point in the future. The enquiry will last many years. It may not even start for many years.
For examples: In the case of the enquiry into how the press operates the conclusions & reccomendations when finally reached will then be ignored. In the Hillsborough enquiry, the final enquiry will finish after most of the guilty are dead or retired. Any who could still be prosecuted will be taken to court and found not guilty.

It's a very efficient system.

Don't forget that at the end of it all; all the, good, compliant, Judges, & QC, etc, all get on the Honors list; or become Peers.

[SaintK]

If you're in need of a good laugh, have a read of the comments on the Daily Fail's article:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... Covid.html

Fortunately I have ad-blocker software so can't see the Mail Online. I can however imagine the general tone of the comments!!!

Swayne is a hero, the govt are trying to control us with masks, it's just a flu [/the gist]

I'd have never have guessed! Thanks.

[Torquemada 1420]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

In the UK, if there is something clearly fishy going on that even patients in a coma can detect we announce that there will be a full public enquiry. Immediately upon hearing that there will be said enquiry then all official people/bodies say they cannot talk as they could interfere with the full and frank open public enquiry that will be taking place at some point in the future. The enquiry will last many years. It may not even start for many years.
For examples: In the case of the enquiry into how the press operates the conclusions & reccomendations when finally reached will then be ignored. In the Hillsborough enquiry, the final enquiry will finish after most of the guilty are dead or retired. Any who could still be prosecuted will be taken to court and found not guilty.

It's a very efficient system.

As Yes Minster pointed out decades ago, if you want to bury wrong doing the best way to do so was to set up a public enquiry. It will take forever, draw no useful conclusions and anyone to blame will have been long dead anyway.

[sturginho]

Does the UK actually have a system for pursuing corruption?

I know South Africa was known for corruption under Zuma, but at least we have the Zondo commission looking into it. Whether the mountain of evidence extracted is actually acted upon is another matter, but at least it is being brought into the open.

In the UK, if there is something clearly fishy going on that even patients in a coma can detect we announce that there will be a full public enquiry. Immediately upon hearing that there will be said enquiry then all official people/bodies say they cannot talk as they could interfere with the full and frank open public enquiry that will be taking place at some point in the future. The enquiry will last many years. It may not even start for many years.
For examples: In the case of the enquiry into how the press operates the conclusions & reccomendations when finally reached will then be ignored. In the Hillsborough enquiry, the final enquiry will finish after most of the guilty are dead or retired. Any who could still be prosecuted will be taken to court and found not guilty.

It's a very efficient system.

As Yes Minster pointed out decades ago, if you want to bury wrong doing the best way to do so was to set up a public enquiry. It will take forever, draw no useful conclusions and anyone to blame will have been long dead anyway.

In "The Moral Dimension" when the minister reads in the Times that their Qumran contract was won by bribery, he tells Humphrey he wants an enquiry, Humphrey responds, "of course minister, I would be happy to chair it!"

[fishfoodie]

In the UK, if there is something clearly fishy going on that even patients in a coma can detect we announce that there will be a full public enquiry. Immediately upon hearing that there will be said enquiry then all official people/bodies say they cannot talk as they could interfere with the full and frank open public enquiry that will be taking place at some point in the future. The enquiry will last many years. It may not even start for many years.
For examples: In the case of the enquiry into how the press operates the conclusions & reccomendations when finally reached will then be ignored. In the Hillsborough enquiry, the final enquiry will finish after most of the guilty are dead or retired. Any who could still be prosecuted will be taken to court and found not guilty.

It's a very efficient system.

As Yes Minster pointed out decades ago, if you want to bury wrong doing the best way to do so was to set up a public enquiry. It will take forever, draw no useful conclusions and anyone to blame will have been long dead anyway.

In "The Moral Dimension" when the minister reads in the Times that their Qumran contract was won by bribery, he tells Humphrey he wants an enquiry, Humphrey responds, "of course minister, I would be happy to chair it!"

that was back in the good olde days; when Newspapers would report wrongdoing, & then Politicians on both sides would stand up & demand that Ministers investigate; & resign if they were found to be incompetent, or corrupt.

It feels like about two hundred years ago ....

[Torquemada 1420]

So, if anyone has any belief left in these self-serving crooks, the Government states that𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 £ 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝑪𝑹𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑬𝑺, 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕.

[Torquemada 1420]

The c**ts continue unchecked

1) No unaccompanied child refugees permitted to the UK. Surely the most vulnerable of all categories.
2) EEC nationals to be paid to "go home" even though they are helping prop up the worst paid roles in care and hospitals.
3) But, WAIT FOR IT, WAIT FOR IT.....
we're going to allow 300,000 in from Hong Kong. Presumably because these grateful souls can all be counted upon to vote Tory next time up.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/p ... 94403.html

[Hal Jordan]

Apparently the Home Secretary has a "statutory duty" to attend photo ops with policemen. And we are stuck with this shower for the foreseeable future.

[SaintK]

Just one of those little post Brexit tething trouble bumps in the road that we'll soon sort out! #Michael Gove #George Eustice

The European Union has told the UK shellfish industry that thousands of tonnes of oyster, mussel, clam, cockle and scallop exports are banned from the bloc indefinitely.

British fishers, who had been told by government to expect the ban to last until spring, are warning this will be a fatal blow to their businesses.

PoliticsHome reported last month that wild shellfish caught in most UK waters that were not ready for human consumption — shellfish known collectively as live bivalve molluscs (LBMs) — had been barred from entering the EU.

This shellfish is normally purified or processed in the EU before it is distributed to supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The UK government told affected businesses and PoliticsHome that this ban was set to expire on April 21, when Brussels implemented new animal health legislation.

However, a European Commission official last week wrote to the British shellfish industry stating that the ban, which is impacting shellfish traders in England and Wales in particular, would remain in place indefinitely and would also include farmed shellfish.

[robmatic]

Just one of those little post Brexit tething trouble bumps in the road that we'll soon sort out! #Michael Gove #George Eustice

The European Union has told the UK shellfish industry that thousands of tonnes of oyster, mussel, clam, cockle and scallop exports are banned from the bloc indefinitely.

British fishers, who had been told by government to expect the ban to last until spring, are warning this will be a fatal blow to their businesses.

PoliticsHome reported last month that wild shellfish caught in most UK waters that were not ready for human consumption — shellfish known collectively as live bivalve molluscs (LBMs) — had been barred from entering the EU.

This shellfish is normally purified or processed in the EU before it is distributed to supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The UK government told affected businesses and PoliticsHome that this ban was set to expire on April 21, when Brussels implemented new animal health legislation.

However, a European Commission official last week wrote to the British shellfish industry stating that the ban, which is impacting shellfish traders in England and Wales in particular, would remain in place indefinitely and would also include farmed shellfish.

Oysters and champagne all round.

[SaintK]

Badenoch appears to be an over-sensitive little flower

The curious saga of a minister’s decision to publicly condemn a journalist for seemingly doing nothing more than asking some questions is dragging on, with Downing Street saying today it is keen to “draw a line” under the events – language which often indicates officials’ desire to close down an awkward matter.

This all began on Friday when Kemi Badenoch responded to questions by HuffPost journalist Nadine White about why the equalities minister had not taken part in a cross-party video promoting Covid vaccine uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with a furious Twitter thread calling the questions “creepy and bizarre” and accusing her of “making up claims”.

This has baffled HuffPost, given the questions appeared routine and the website didn’t publish a story as they had not received an answer from Badenoch. Huffpost says the tweets sparked abuse against White, and Badenoch’s actions have been condemned by the National Union of Journalists, and reported to a Council of Europe forum on media freedom.

[Sandstorm]

Just one of those little post Brexit tething trouble bumps in the road that we'll soon sort out! #Michael Gove #George Eustice

The European Union has told the UK shellfish industry that thousands of tonnes of oyster, mussel, clam, cockle and scallop exports are banned from the bloc indefinitely.

British fishers, who had been told by government to expect the ban to last until spring, are warning this will be a fatal blow to their businesses.

PoliticsHome reported last month that wild shellfish caught in most UK waters that were not ready for human consumption — shellfish known collectively as live bivalve molluscs (LBMs) — had been barred from entering the EU.

This shellfish is normally purified or processed in the EU before it is distributed to supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The UK government told affected businesses and PoliticsHome that this ban was set to expire on April 21, when Brussels implemented new animal health legislation.

However, a European Commission official last week wrote to the British shellfish industry stating that the ban, which is impacting shellfish traders in England and Wales in particular, would remain in place indefinitely and would also include farmed shellfish.

Oysters and champagne all round.

No, it'll have to be English Sparkling wine.

[Sandstorm]

Badenoch appears to be an over-sensitive little flower

The curious saga of a minister’s decision to publicly condemn a journalist for seemingly doing nothing more than asking some questions is dragging on, with Downing Street saying today it is keen to “draw a line” under the events – language which often indicates officials’ desire to close down an awkward matter.

This all began on Friday when Kemi Badenoch responded to questions by HuffPost journalist Nadine White about why the equalities minister had not taken part in a cross-party video promoting Covid vaccine uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with a furious Twitter thread calling the questions “creepy and bizarre” and accusing her of “making up claims”.

This has baffled HuffPost, given the questions appeared routine and the website didn’t publish a story as they had not received an answer from Badenoch. Huffpost says the tweets sparked abuse against White, and Badenoch’s actions have been condemned by the National Union of Journalists, and reported to a Council of Europe forum on media freedom.

Don't drink and Tweet, folks.

[JM2K6]

Badenoch appears to be an over-sensitive little flower

The curious saga of a minister’s decision to publicly condemn a journalist for seemingly doing nothing more than asking some questions is dragging on, with Downing Street saying today it is keen to “draw a line” under the events – language which often indicates officials’ desire to close down an awkward matter.

This all began on Friday when Kemi Badenoch responded to questions by HuffPost journalist Nadine White about why the equalities minister had not taken part in a cross-party video promoting Covid vaccine uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with a furious Twitter thread calling the questions “creepy and bizarre” and accusing her of “making up claims”.

This has baffled HuffPost, given the questions appeared routine and the website didn’t publish a story as they had not received an answer from Badenoch. Huffpost says the tweets sparked abuse against White, and Badenoch’s actions have been condemned by the National Union of Journalists, and reported to a Council of Europe forum on media freedom.

Don't drink and Tweet, folks.

Nah, she deliberately took to Twitter to smear a journo for the crime of... asking her office a simple question via email while writing a story that never actually got published. She knows what she's doing. Cummings might be "gone" but his methods remain.

[Hal Jordan]

No, it'll have to be English Sparkling wine.

There's some pretty decent ones about, obviously not Champagne quality but at least the equivalent of a good Cremant de Loire or Prosecco (the good stuff, not the too sweet plonk that women cackle about on social media as a substitute for tea, as if this were any way to carry on as opposed to telling the world you're a borderline alcoholic).

[Torquemada 1420]

Badenoch appears to be an over-sensitive little flower

The curious saga of a minister’s decision to publicly condemn a journalist for seemingly doing nothing more than asking some questions is dragging on, with Downing Street saying today it is keen to “draw a line” under the events – language which often indicates officials’ desire to close down an awkward matter.

This all began on Friday when Kemi Badenoch responded to questions by HuffPost journalist Nadine White about why the equalities minister had not taken part in a cross-party video promoting Covid vaccine uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with a furious Twitter thread calling the questions “creepy and bizarre” and accusing her of “making up claims”.

This has baffled HuffPost, given the questions appeared routine and the website didn’t publish a story as they had not received an answer from Badenoch. Huffpost says the tweets sparked abuse against White, and Badenoch’s actions have been condemned by the National Union of Journalists, and reported to a Council of Europe forum on media freedom.

Clearly learning from Pratty Patel.

[SaintK]

Badenoch appears to be an over-sensitive little flower

The curious saga of a minister’s decision to publicly condemn a journalist for seemingly doing nothing more than asking some questions is dragging on, with Downing Street saying today it is keen to “draw a line” under the events – language which often indicates officials’ desire to close down an awkward matter.

This all began on Friday when Kemi Badenoch responded to questions by HuffPost journalist Nadine White about why the equalities minister had not taken part in a cross-party video promoting Covid vaccine uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with a furious Twitter thread calling the questions “creepy and bizarre” and accusing her of “making up claims”.

This has baffled HuffPost, given the questions appeared routine and the website didn’t publish a story as they had not received an answer from Badenoch. Huffpost says the tweets sparked abuse against White, and Badenoch’s actions have been condemned by the National Union of Journalists, and reported to a Council of Europe forum on media freedom.

Clearly learning from Pratty Patel.

Certainly from the same charm school!

[Random1]

Just one of those little post Brexit tething trouble bumps in the road that we'll soon sort out! #Michael Gove #George Eustice

Oysters and champagne all round.

No, it'll have to be English Sparkling wine.

Had some chapel down at Christmas. Lovely stuff and really come down in price.

[ASMO]

Oysters and champagne all round.

No, it'll have to be English Sparkling wine.

Had some chapel down at Christmas. Lovely stuff and really come down in price.

Friend of mine runs the Ridgeview estate so i often get nice bottles from them, lovely stuff.

[Insane_Homer]

[Sandstorm]

Lol. Someone in the publicity team is going to get a kicking.

[Paddington Bear]

Oysters and champagne all round.

No, it'll have to be English Sparkling wine.

Had some chapel down at Christmas. Lovely stuff and really come down in price.

Think it's hitting a point where it's going from a bit of a novelty to a player in the market

[Hal Jordan]

No, it'll have to be English Sparkling wine.

Had some chapel down at Christmas. Lovely stuff and really come down in price.

Think it's hitting a point where it's going from a bit of a novelty to a player in the market

Their white Flint Dry and Bacchus are great, as is the rose.

[JM2K6]

Lol. Someone in the publicity team is going to get a kicking.

There's a reasonably well researched Twitter thread out there that suggests it's actually some fucked up group of football fans / trolls who do this shit on purpose. Weirdos.