Putin testing to see if it's high enough .....
Putin testing to see if it's high enough .....
So..... he admitted he was wrong. Looks like someone else could learn that lesson.
He's already gone in record as saying he made a mistake with his "island of strangers" speech.
Or, was it "this morning"?
I heard Cooper mention other European countries had longer periods between successful asylum claims and the ability to reunite families. Is the fact that we are an island a specific challenge to us following suit with other countries?
What is the current slant? I agree, I'm just surprised you mentioned it.
and Reform, and the vandalism and graffiti of road signs would be the perfect one. His red line over ECHR isn't enough.
This is the bit I am disappointed he didn't say. Having argued vehemently with my better half of the use of flags in our area (she was offended I suggested they were used for racist purposes) I can see why Starmer is supportive of "flags", but there needs to be a definitive "red line" between him
It was the first thing I heard in the news when I woke this morning, but I suspect that was more by luck than design.
Remember when he had an interview show and was caught out interviewing disgraced historian David Starkey, saying he didn't realise his "hero" was racist? This somewhat casts doubt on his previous position.
Agreed. And I'd also like to see the likes of Farage and Jenrick called out about the language they have used and to publicly condemn these actions (they won't because they won't want to upset their base)
When was the last time we heard from Farage? Has he flown to the US yet?
Hands are too large.
Made worse that JM even threatened to report Mr Obese-Jecty for using the N word in full in a tweet. JM is a just a horrible excuse for a human being. I can see why he fit into the parties he joined.
How many stories, documentaries or news items gave there been on the asylum seekers, to actually contextualise what they are going through? Few, if any. They have been scapegoated and demonised by politicians and the press alike.
Any guesses why the Clacton property isn't in his name? 😉
The Press: Angela Rayner "owns" three houses! How dare she! Also the press: Angela Rayner didn't pay enhanced tax because she DOESN'T own three houses. How dare she!
I firmly believe it's because the Labour Party are still painted as the Communist Party, so anything that even sniffs of financial imprivemt is leapt upon as hypocritical.
And, if the opposite occurs (no mass unrest) there will not be any stories to say "The (far) right, we're wrong, we are a better country than the picture they paint)."
in its own demise.
Agreed. I have enormous sympathy with a government where all elements of the press are determined to negatively spin anything they do (including amplifying false accusations). But, the government isn't toothless in this respect. If it does nothing to fight back, in this respect, it will be complicit
Confession time (pardon the pun! {Sort of!}) .... I thought the same thing until recently!
Expect Farage to demand Davey's seat in his place.
If you are doing a story on the speculation, you are amplifying the speculation, aren't you? Doing a story on the example I gave would do the same thing as you seek, without introducing new speculation into the public consciousness. But I thank you for your response.
You might want to do a story on those who sought to sell their properties before the last budget due to speculation on CGT rises stated to be included in the last budget.... which never materialised. And whether it is good for media to amplify political speculation to the detriment of the public.
Family ask me why I get so upset at the popularity of Farage. It's not that he is on "a different team to me", it's that his brand of fake patriotism is just a grotesque abomination if what makes this country "actually" great. I find it truly offensive.
Let's hang Farage's "ICE-style enforcement" around his neck like a concrete albatross. Let's show people what that looks like. A majority does not want this.
As with DOGE, fracking, anti abortion, etc. He is just a TEMU Trump.
in the press should be treated in the same way as "Football Transfer Gossip".
I am sceptical about any of these mooted "ideas". Given there was a huge swathe of "anticipated" tax increases in the last budget (culminating in many people contacting me to try to sell their house before the "leaked" CGT changes came in, only for no such change to be announced, any speculation..
I doubt Tice would be received warmly in my neck of the woods. And not just for his views on Fracking.
One would hope some journalistic camaraderie would kick in and others will asks the questions that the local press would like answers on. Seems to recall a similar attempt at journalistic curtailment took place in USA with MTG, which also backfired.
So, getting on with the job of government. A welcome relief from the last government, and in stark contrast with the serial parliamentary absentee, Farage.
Saw it this morning on GMB, Madeley actually said "actually, just to be technical the Taliban aren't a proscribed organisation".... we are truly through the looking glass.
Thank you. Appreciate the education!
I agree. The concern would be that this not being a "party bugger than it's leader" would throw up a bigger problem in his removal, but I also note that people who work with him inevitably turn against him, so it may end up being a moot point.
Point taken, but as with Liz Truss, her position (as opposed to the govts) was untenable. I just don't see how Reform could remove him if they thought it would save their party.
I would suspect, in this instance, that the uprising seen at the time of the Poll Tax would be repeated in this instance. But I haven't yet seen, if Farage was Trump and Truss on steroids (and as bad for the public as expected) how could Reform remove him under their constitution (a la "Letters in")
Saw a comment on GMB this morning where Zia Yousaf's comment that they would look to fund the Taliban in this way was to be referred to Home Secretary for investigation under Terrorist legislation. GMB then tried to justify his comments. So, yeah, Labour have an uphill battle even on this.
Having said that, I noted that GMB this morning were asking, "is it that bad to do this", and then promptly argued with an MP who actually fought in Afghanistan. Put me right off my Weetabix!
And something he has been quite explicit on for quite a few months now. Seems he has to keep repeating the same thing for it to be remembered by some people. A product of this "disposable news" on social media.
Do you think a Jenrick led Conservative party would split the current Reform "vote"? Or would a more "sensible" candidate like Cleverly pull some more back to the party?
I think I have found my next book purchase, thank you!
And the weather has been pretty good this month too, so it's not due to adverse weather. Hopefully a sign of things to come, so will take the wind out of Reform's sails.
his part and shows that he never really had a plan at all. He has just picked failed policies to the detriment of this country.
My question has been, Farage has pushed for us to leave the EU for years to benefit the UK and curb immigration. He must, surely, have had a plan on how to do so. So when did he then advocate leaving ECHR? Before or after Brexit? Because if it's after, it shows a staggering lack of planning on...
And also aks how DOGE has faired in America? Reform/Farage are hell bent on copying failed policies/ ideologies.
Given the (disproportionate) amount of air time that Reform get, you would think at least ONE news channel would pose the question quite why so many Reform candidates (supposedly subject to vigorous vetting) fail so badly, so quicky, and why they all seem to share similar unsavoury characteristics.
The BBC, always previously seeking "balance", appear to no longer have an issue looking at only one political perspective.
Those of us caught in the Manchester bombing in 1996 will not forgive Farage for reintroducing this risk back into the UK.
Do you know when Farage first suggested leaving ECHR? Pre or post Brexit?
Is there anything in Reform's constitution to remove Farage as leader of Reform (similar to the "letters to the 1922 committee)?
I'll be honest, I have been getting quite nihilistic recently, but the work you do gives me hope that things can get better and that the fight can be taken to the Right.
I can't help but feel this is the reason why the govt haven't been more vocal regarding the "protests" over the past few weeks. It would give the far right more oxygen. This way, there is "less heat, more noise"
Seems to be "a lot" of people there to suggest they are all complicit. Someone with less self confidence might think they had missed something.
Have also got to ask, if Starmer and Lammy belong there, who else? Macron, Mertz, etc. etc Would be interested to see her list them all.
You do realise I now have that theme tune running through my head! (Not a bad thing, though!)
Generous interpretation: that Labour didn't get involved in amplifying the message meant that the "actual" numbers dwindled, despite the attempts of the press to whip it up.
So, not "Working class lass done well"? There has been, and always will be, a narrative around Labour that it is anti aspiration (socialism, innit?) So frustrating and completely wrong, but until the govt tackle the press head on with this, it will continue to be like this.
Fantastic on so many levels!
I sincerely hope that this encourages a review of today's press operation, both written and TV. If not a full Leveson, then something similar.
So you can't tell the difference between improved legislative protection and specific negotiation issues. Have you heard of the concept of "nuance"?
Very disrespectful to be wearing a baseball cap in the highest office in the land. Vance should say something.
energy cost rises, tackling the prison crisis, putting in place the building of reservoirs, nuclear power stations etc, etc, etc Yep, just as bad as the Tories.
Increase in minimum wage, pension increase, greater employment rights, improved union representation, greater protections for tenants, increased house building processes to enable more people to get on the property ladder, long term planning for renewable energy to help future proof people from
Just a more modern version of...
We'll leave it there, you've shown enough who you are.
establishment throwing incendiary devices and terrifying the employees therein isn't at least risking being deemed "terrorist", well that's your call.
Proposed sale of house isnt "without cause", diplomacy is part of government (though you may have forgotten this over the past few years), action has been taken to limit actual weapons being provided to Israel (though I agree I'd like them to go further), and if you think a group who enter an
I do, good point. I was referring to the time that the original comment was made.
it was nice to have an actual functioning government, and not a party hiding behind culture wars in order to cover up their inadequacies.
The craziness was emanating from within the government during the last few years of the Tory government. Now the "noise" and craziness is coming from outside, with the likes of Farage, Tice, GBNews and the RW media trying their best to destabilise things. So, yes, Otto was absolutely right...
Farage is content with allowing people to be murdered and tortured. I'm not on that side and never will be.
Plus, if people think he would then "look after" those left in the UK, just look at his voting record for the protection of children and workers. Or his views on women's autonomy.
That isn't what "Britishness" is about. Never has been, never will be. We do what is right, not what is convenient. His brush with the NF in his youth has always been near the surface, it's just more apparent now he feels more comfortable.
Add this to the 'hypothetical' "What would happen if you made a criminal the President of the US?"
Careful, Farage will be demanding one of his "Fillies" (mares?) be given a spot.
"World class" vetting procedure FTW!
What is Darren Grimes famous for (not that!!)..... openly admitting that he is incapable of filling forms in correctly. So what "experience" does he bring, other than as a face for incompetence?
If I was being churlish, I'd have said she wouldn't have been in jail had she kept to being part of the "silent majority".
If have put money on it being a legacy of COVID/lockdown. A lost year at anytime in a child's school life is going to have an impact.
They do seem to have taken a step back from regulating GB News since they lost the case last year. Coincidence, or a case of being "leaned on", I'm not sure.
So far as I can see this is a video from about a month ago. Not sure why it is being reposted now.
It should be on the use of incendiary language by a certain type of political affiliation, intended to sow division and hatred, which gives ammunition to the hooligan element of our society to carry out despicable behaviour.
There was a video posted by my local MP (Oliver Ryan) today, which tackled this point. A local building has been hit by an arson attack because a local Reform councillor claimed (falsley) it was being renovated for use as a hotel for asylum seeker.
Convicted for 17 indecent assaults of women - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... But he's not a migrant, so will RW folks be bothered?
"Hypocrite!!"
And, given this rise was projected to happen, with it projected to fall in the following year, what that will mean then?
Fair comment.
Is there not an assumption there would be more transactions going through, thus increasing the tax take? (Whether there are the conveyancers available to take on the increased work is another argument.)
If it pays, he'll be there.
Which, the more I think of it, is entirely on brand for him.... OnlyFarage
You do realise you are giving Farage ideas, don't you?
Why did the name Admiral Akbar suddenly enter my head?...
Some of us know a different "Skibidi"...
Although, it was equally "cringe" when Musk did it too.
I don't know, but I think you've put a lot of people off cream turnip.
I appreciate it may not mean much coming from someone you don't even know, but I am genuinely sorry to hear that. I hope things improve for you soon!
What else is synonymous with football? Hooligans. I have a feeling this will be an "own goal" by Farage.