Don’t be so negative.I’ve never been to church other than weddings, funerals or christenings but, as someone who is sad that Christianity is no longer going to be the dominant faith in England when my kids are grown up, I feel I should start.At the way we are going you can work from home, order all your goods online, order your food and drink online, have an at home gym, watch films and dramas and plays and musicals and sports online, meet your friends online and even now join religious services online. So no wonder not just some churches but pubs and bars, cinemas, theatres, shops, gyms and public transport and non top league sports clubs are closing or finding it tougher to maintain their customer base.
I won’t though, the same way I like the independent shops in our High St and still order stuff cheaper online. When they’re gone I’ll miss them & complaint that people never used them, as my houses value plummets
Soon those who wfh will barely need to leave the house if the online schools idea takes off. Doesn't do a great deal for community cohesion though and politically often leads to echo chambers in terms of self selection of who you meet and follow online and on social media
The host sounds a fungi.There wasn't mushroom for error.She was a guest on a late night talk show and was asked to select a mushroom which most looked like Donald Trump's penis.Stormy cutting a fine figure at court today. I gather the mushroom motif means something..The mushrooms are clearly photoshopped on. What's the significance?
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Good point. Makes me think I might offer myself as the local Reform candidate just to take votes from the Tory, then campaign on my own version of their manifesto (including Rejoin the EU).UKIP managed 624 at their peak, Brexit bothered to stand in less than 300 last time.Also depends on whether Reform do actually stand candidates in 600+ seats.Hence why the locals will be the start of the long decline of Reform as we head to the election. And much, though not all, of that will go back to Con.There are 2,655 seats being fought - the Conservatives have 95% candidate coverage, Labour 91%, the Lib Dems 68% and the Greens 62%. Reform are only standing 12% of possible candidates.On topic for PB.The sort of question usually only AndyJS could answer.
Observation from an online Green Councillor friend in Oxford, to whom I have just been explaining the joys of Ashfield local politics.
Oh my this sounds like an extremely eventful constituency!
An additional interesting thing for us is that Conservatives, you know, the National party of govt still, haven’t stood this time in several wards (and didn’t stand against me).
https://twitter.com/EmilyKerr36/status/1782089214147928248
Are Conservative Councillor Candidate numbers holding up everywhere, the world wonders?For what it is worth, polling evidence suggests that only circa 35% of Reform voters would switch to the Tories were a candidate not to be standing. Moreover over 15% would vote Labour - so the net benefit to the Tories might be quite modest.Hence why the locals will be the start of the long decline of Reform as we head to the election. And much, though not all, of that will go back to Con.There are 2,655 seats being fought - the Conservatives have 95% candidate coverage, Labour 91%, the Lib Dems 68% and the Greens 62%. Reform are only standing 12% of possible candidates.On topic for PB.The sort of question usually only AndyJS could answer.
Observation from an online Green Councillor friend in Oxford, to whom I have just been explaining the joys of Ashfield local politics.
Oh my this sounds like an extremely eventful constituency!
An additional interesting thing for us is that Conservatives, you know, the National party of govt still, haven’t stood this time in several wards (and didn’t stand against me).
https://twitter.com/EmilyKerr36/status/1782089214147928248
Are Conservative Councillor Candidate numbers holding up everywhere, the world wonders?
I think they could get to 500+ if they want, it's probably easier to find someone to stand for Parliament than NowhereShire Borough Council.
After intensive examination of Ms Daniels' form I think you're right.Stormy cutting a fine figure at court today. I gather the mushroom motif means something..The mushrooms have been applied later. Notice how they do not follow the silky curves of the good lady's surplice inspired frock.
Disagree. The openly Jewish comment had to be said. It sounds off, but the policeman is making the point that the man was deliberately trying to advertise the fact that he was Jewish so consequently may cause a breach of the peace. A bit like the Celtic fan entering the Rangers end. Not a problem if he is wearing blue but the green hoops is not on. I think it's only fair to point that out. Otherwise the policeman would have allowed him to cross. He had to explain why he couldn't.Three separate things.Yes having seen the video the policeman was being as nice and patient as possible and the guy concerned was just looking to create trouble. There shouldn't be an apology. He was doing his job under difficult circumstances. It is why the police keep opposite protests apart. Wouldn't be great if the BNP could protest alongside the Anti Fascists for instance. Yep, not going to happen. This wasn't some guy wanting to cross the road. He was deliberately trying to create an issue and the policeman was keeping the peace. The only thing I give him credit for is his bravery.Malc, it’s the equivalent of a Celtic supporter, in full gear, trying to cross a queue of Rangers supporters.Sad day when you cannot cross the road because some nutjobs don't like the look of you.Sorry, but AiUI he was trying to cross a road where Palestinian sympathisers were marching. Wearing a kippah.Do behave. Much as I disagree with his political position, he was asked to move on because of his appearance, not his views.Does suggest he didn’t haven’t completely clean hands.Far-right Zionist agitator, Gideon Falter is a Vice-Chair at the JNF (illegal settlement funders)Because it’s utterly irrelevant to the fact he was asked to move on for looking “too Jewish”. Unless you think the plod in question researched his background before being the sort of antisemitic knob that your post impliedly defends on the occasion in question. Hope that helps your understanding in this.
Why are mainstream media not mentioning this?
However the policeman wasn’t the sharpest knife in the box.
Or, to be fair, the opposite.
One OUGHT to be able to do it.
BUT!
Looking openly Jewish - massive apology.
Threatening arrest - mild apology.
Not letting him walk into the march - no apology.
There wasn't mushroom for error.She was a guest on a late night talk show and was asked to select a mushroom which most looked like Donald Trump's penis.Stormy cutting a fine figure at court today. I gather the mushroom motif means something..The mushrooms are clearly photoshopped on. What's the significance?
You're welcome.
Camber Sands in February stood in for the Sahara Desert in Carry On Follow That Camel.Was Rumpole actually in Forida, or filmed in the UK with some potted palms and the standard US-actors-who-live-here called in?John Thaw, greatest television actor of his day. But the video is blocked "in your country". Rumpole went to the great state of Florida as well. Filming subsidies?I actually think that Donald Trump might do a bit better with a UK firm of solicitors. He does seem to select some remarkably incompetent lawyers. British ones would be amoral and start with the handicap of their accents and accidentally calling the judge 'M'Ludd', but they couldn't be much worse.I am shocked!Do NOT be shocked WHEN next lawyers popping up in court(s) representing Donald Trump, are sporting Brit accents.
Post Office scandal: Investigation that cleared CEO ‘ignored key witnesses’
Nick Read was cleared of misconduct after whistleblowing complaint by Jane Davies, the company’s former HR director
An investigation into the Post Office chief executive did not interview the complainant’s key witnesses and kept her in the dark, MPs have been told.
Last week Nick Read, who has run the company since 2019, was exonerated of a “myriad charge sheet” set out in a whistleblowing complaint by Jane Davies, the company’s former HR director.
The existence of the investigation into Read was made public earlier in February by the organisation’s former chairman, Henry Staunton, who was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, in January.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/post-office-scandal-investigation-witnesses-pn5h5vmx0
OR when Kemi Badenoch appears as warm-up act for Donald Trump at some MAGA-maniac jamboree.
Reminds me of a Kavanagh QC episode where he went to Florida.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2UGHwqOssQU
She was a guest on a late night talk show and was asked to select a mushroom which most looked like Donald Trump's penis.Stormy cutting a fine figure at court today. I gather the mushroom motif means something..The mushrooms are clearly photoshopped on. What's the significance?
Would there be a different level of outrage if the copper had said "you're too obviously Muslim to cross the road"?Same scenario. If Muslim deliberately tries to cause trouble by entering a demonstration where he would be at risk the police should stop him. Same comments by the police officer as well eg Wait or I'll help you cross elsewhere or you are obviously Muslim and crossing here is likely to cause a breach of the peace, etc, If he persists in trying to cross at the point where a disturbance would ensue then the policeman might have to arrest him. No different.
I’ve never been to church other than weddings, funerals or christenings but, as someone who is sad that Christianity is no longer going to be the dominant faith in England when my kids are grown up, I feel I should start.At the way we are going you can work from home, order all your goods online, order your food and drink online, have an at home gym, watch films and dramas and plays and musicals and sports online, meet your friends online and even now join religious services online. So no wonder not just some churches but pubs and bars, cinemas, theatres, shops, gyms and public transport and non top league sports clubs are closing or finding it tougher to maintain their customer base.
I won’t though, the same way I like the independent shops in our High St and still order stuff cheaper online. When they’re gone I’ll miss them & complaint that people never used them, as my houses value plummets