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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 6h

Did Barron have his childhood vaccinations?

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 10h

And their opposition (officially at least) was just to what was then called a single European currency. How things can change so significantly yet seemingly imperceptibly

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 11h

Although don’t suppose a female shadow cabinet minister would get called a ‘stupid cow’ in the HoC these days as Harriet Harman was by Marlow

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 11h

Classic! Didn’t realise Edward Leigh was a Redwood backer. Easy to forget what fringe cranks they were although ultimately they won the war.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 11h

Understood.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 11h

Do tell…

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 13h

Tony Marlow, now there’s a name from the past!

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 14h

Or back in London the black market in Travelcards. Outside Brixton station there was basically a ticket exchange with what I suppose were touts offering to either buy yours or sell you one cut price.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 16h

He suggested the same about the Southport murderer even though there was not a shred of evidence that he’d ever taken it. Attention seeking contrarian.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

It’s ironic how people will often say we need to be tougher on immigration but will then support relatively liberal policies when you ask specific questions.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

The rollout of the EU Entry and Exit Scheme that starts this weekend seems like a reminder of how we’ve made things harder for ourselves, made travel more of a hassle then it is already, and imposed costs on businesses such as the millions spent by port operators on extra space.

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

True. But if Brexit is increasingly seen as a mistake and its biggest cheerleader is leading in the polls, it does seem rather remiss not to attack him on that.

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 1d

If they do this, they’ll need a convincing answer to the obvious question some will ask: ‘why don’t we rejoin?’ Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

www.thetimes.com/article/8875...

Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

With Reform UK threatening the end of two-party politics, both Labour and the Tories are fighting to stay relevant as conference season comes to an end

www.thetimes.com

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 1d

If they do this, they’ll need a convincing answer to the obvious question some will ask: ‘why don’t we rejoin?’ Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

www.thetimes.com/article/8875...

Keir Starmer’s plan to blame Nigel Farage for budget tax rises

With Reform UK threatening the end of two-party politics, both Labour and the Tories are fighting to stay relevant as conference season comes to an end

www.thetimes.com

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Like he needs 10k

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

lol

Robert Jenrick criticised for saying people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested

Tory leadership candidate’s comments around far-right protests described as nasty, divisive and ignorant

www.theguardian.com

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Certainly the most foul-mouthed

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

I was thinking if I was Jenrick I might want to wait until after the election before striking

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

See also the EES that British travellers to the EU have to look forward to as of next week with the ESTA style ETIAS to follow

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Either we should officially have an American style free for all, which wouldn’t support, or OFFOM needs to enforce the rules.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Mine’s going to be obsolete soon I think

NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Tories took away our right to live, work, study, retire, and fall in love in 27 other countries. Now they want to take away our human rights.

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Speeds up passenger flow and reduces congestion?

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

Presumably he’s not up yet as it’s just gone 5am ET

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

Breaking news: María Corina Machado has been awarded the prize for ‘keeping the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness’ . The win dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump. on.ft.com/4ocHAKY

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NG @ng1978.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re Prime Minister, there will probably be an event of some sort that will mean having to call for calm.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

Call me crazy but I've got a sneaking feeling that putting the country in charge of a politician who likes to encourage people to publicly burn religious texts won't work out too well

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

Call me crazy but I've got a sneaking feeling that putting the country in charge of a politician who likes to encourage people to publicly burn religious texts won't work out too well

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