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SaintK wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:38 am So the blonde slug's triumphant announcement that we have beaten covid and it is now freedom for all is facing a few local difficulties

SaintK wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:07 pm No 10 on top of it all though

Meanwhile, the UK is still a haven for dirty money.

The head of the National Economic Crime Centre says up to half of the money laundered out of Russia goes through the UK.

He says current efforts to prosecute those responsible are “not good enough”.

https://t.co/g4k1nbmxyY

I like neeps wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:28 am

Meanwhile, the UK is still a haven for dirty money.

The head of the National Economic Crime Centre says up to half of the money laundered out of Russia goes through the UK.

He says current efforts to prosecute those responsible are “not good enough”.

https://t.co/g4k1nbmxyY

Up to half!!!

Interesting thread. Tories up to their eyeballs in Russian money. Nevermind, the economic hit sanctions would have to our core industry. The sanctions aren't going to bother Putin at all considering he's spent years becoming financially important to the governing party and his oligarchs are very important to our economy. What a mess.

C69 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:08 am I watched Liz Truss on the Beeb this am.
Seriously? How the fuck can someone so deviod of a semblance of historical or geopolitical knowledge be allowed to comment on such matters let alone be in Government.
Or worse still be the Foreign Secretary?

Its downright embarrassing ffs.

fishfoodie wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:46 am

C69 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:08 am I watched Liz Truss on the Beeb this am.
Seriously? How the fuck can someone so deviod of a semblance of historical or geopolitical knowledge be allowed to comment on such matters let alone be in Government.
Or worse still be the Foreign Secretary?

Its downright embarrassing ffs.

Careful now; she could be your next PM !

C69 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:03 am

fishfoodie wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:46 am

C69 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:08 am I watched Liz Truss on the Beeb this am.
Seriously? How the fuck can someone so deviod of a semblance of historical or geopolitical knowledge be allowed to comment on such matters let alone be in Government.
Or worse still be the Foreign Secretary?

Its downright embarrassing ffs.

Careful now; she could be your next PM !

Dear God...
What next? LR Zammit to be dropped and replaced by Cuthbert?

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:12 am LRZ is wildly overrated. My name is Paddington Bear, welcome to my TED talk.






Yes, I am aware he will now score a wonder try on Saturday.

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:12 am LRZ is wildly overrated. My name is Paddington Bear, welcome to my TED talk.






Yes, I am aware he will now score a wonder try on Saturday.

C69 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:08 am I watched Liz Truss on the Beeb this am.
Seriously? How the fuck can someone so deviod of a semblance of historical or geopolitical knowledge be allowed to comment on such matters let alone be in Government.
Or worse still be the Foreign Secretary?

Its downright embarrassing ffs.

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:40 am Foreign Secretary has become such a denuded position and Truss is a particularly egregious example. Stuff like not knowing Rostov isn't in Russia is bad on it's own terms but also betrays a lack of interest in foreign affairs full stop. It's a stepping stone to being PM and that's it. Exactly what she wants to do when she gets there, probably not a lot.

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:40 am Foreign Secretary has become such a denuded position and Truss is a particularly egregious example. Stuff like not knowing Rostov isn't in Russia is bad on it's own terms but also betrays a lack of interest in foreign affairs full stop. It's a stepping stone to being PM and that's it. Exactly what she wants to do when she gets there, probably not a lot.

tabascoboy wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:00 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:40 am Foreign Secretary has become such a denuded position and Truss is a particularly egregious example. Stuff like not knowing Rostov isn't in Russia is bad on it's own terms but also betrays a lack of interest in foreign affairs full stop. It's a stepping stone to being PM and that's it. Exactly what she wants to do when she gets there, probably not a lot.

The only qualification needed for a Ministerial post right now seems to be how far you can stick your tongue up the Bumblecunts arsehole.

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:04 pm

tabascoboy wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:00 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:40 am Foreign Secretary has become such a denuded position and Truss is a particularly egregious example. Stuff like not knowing Rostov isn't in Russia is bad on it's own terms but also betrays a lack of interest in foreign affairs full stop. It's a stepping stone to being PM and that's it. Exactly what she wants to do when she gets there, probably not a lot.

The only qualification needed for a Ministerial post right now seems to be how far you can stick your tongue up the Bumblecunts arsehole.

I mean that's hardly new but there usually was a little more to Foreign Sec.

Mahoney wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:49 pm Cabinet of Useless No TalentS, shirley…

I like neeps wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:04 pm Hi Luke, As you will be well aware there are a number of routes, not least our seasonal worker scheme you will recall from your Shadow DEFRA days, which Ukrainians can qualify for, alongside the family route for those with relatives here.



UK immigration minister saying the refugees fleeing Ukraine can apply for temporary seasonal visas to pick veg. Conservative MPs really are nasty individuals.

Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:00 am It's also technically illegal and any Westerners captured by the Russians are a PR dream.

GogLais wrote: Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:18 pm

Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:00 am It's also technically illegal and any Westerners captured by the Russians are a PR dream.

I was wondering that or is it just if you go and fight for the likes of ISIS?

Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:41 pm Really hope people don't take the Russian position at face value here. Truss has a room temperature IQ but she is not the reason why Russia is doing what it's doing.