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Lecornu, who resigned as PM on Monday, is tasked with urgently delivering a budget to parliament The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, reappointing him after he quit the job earlier this week. Lecornu’s immediate task will be to deliver a budget to parliament by the end of Monday. Continue reading...

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 15h

Experience of the last decade is there is always one country politically shitting their pants very publicly. We did it particularly noisily.

There's an extra layer of joy when it's a beloved neighbour doing it a second time in a week before they've even had a chance to change their underwear.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16h

Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister

www.theguardian.com

a man standing in front of a pile of tires with the words this week in yellow letters

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 16h

This cabinet will mostly be... Profiteroles

ALT: a man standing in front of a pile of tires with the words this week in yellow letters

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French President Emmanuel Macron has re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister.

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Ben Dunnell @bendunnell.bsky.social · 16h

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 16h

Ooh, and this cabinet only has to collapse in less than 4hrs to set a new PB

Sky News @news.sky.com · 16h

Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister - four days after he quit

news.sky.com

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 16h

Permitted racist adjacent venting.

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 19h

I'd want to reference the superfluous "r" in the nickname too in some way. I'm voting "Grunway"

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 19h

Ah I thought you would have- was surprised to see you only posting a review now!
I only read the sequel last year myself I recall enjoying it but it definitely didn't stay in my head the way the original did

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 20h

I do like some of the fforde conceits- this one particularly. If you haven't come across them I'd recommend shades of grey (another really interesting premise) (that was overshadowed by the book with the similar name) & early riser too.

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 20h

I guess if it isn't 9.8m/s² then the implications for the stability of the entire planet really are pretty alarming

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 20h

The last three words mean that this is actual news of a potentially terrible event, but the first thirteen sure felt like the setup for a two Ronnie's skit making me feel twice as bad for getting ready to laugh

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 20h

A massive explosion has destroyed the Accurate Energetic Systems facility in Bucksnort, Tennesse. It produced explosives and equipment for military, defence, aerospace, demolition, mining and oil industries.

19 people unaccounted.

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 20h

Performative British museum hatred has transcended any engagement of braincells and is a meme unto itself devoid of context of all other museums and collections anywhere

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina candle’ is still burning bright – at five times the original price | Arwa Mahdawi

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 20h

Showing their fucking arses dunking on us for taking the Elgin marbles from Greece today of all days.

Did they not see the absolutely brutal mugging of 3 points in world cup qualifying at Hampden last night? A new benchmark has been set

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

I take that back. At $400 on eBay no-one in America is getting fanny candles from me any more.

Thanks for nothing Donald.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina candle’ is still burning bright – at five times the original price | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian share.google/acAvMigMWkMD...

In the latest twist in the Goop candle saga, the famous creation, which retailed at $75 in 2020, is now on offer at $400 on eBay. Not bad for a product that started out as a joke, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

"WHAT'S IN THE BOX?"

Interestingly enough, while Gwyneth Paltrow's head would still be free to send off to Brad Pitt; if you wanted to send him just two of her fanny candles, at £58 a pop, you'd have to make sure you sorted out your taxes and duties.

Alistair King @alistairking.bsky.social · 1d

Does the picture they’ve used for this leaflet really capture the mood that either the sender or receiver would feel in light of this shittyTrump-induced move?

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

Garage just rang to say we need new discs and pads for £304.25. Genuinely hesitated while pondering whether they're absolutely necessary.

Chuck anything heavy enough out the window on the end of a rope and it works the same right?

a man standing next to a large anchor on the side of a road

ALT: a man standing next to a large anchor on the side of a road

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

I know the next election is still a wee way off but I've decided I'll vote for whoever starts appeasing our island's pagan gods once more.

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 1d

The Fishing Wren
This bird is spending an increasing amount of time hunting for water shrimps & other aquatic invertebrates.
This feeding behaviour seems to be a feature of the autumn & winter months, despite the garden being full of spiders & Crane Flies at the moment.
Sound on.
#wrens #nature 🌿🦉

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Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

Feel quite sad at how far Wednesday currently are from supplying players to England

Opta Analyst @optaanalyst.optajoe.com · 1d

Last night saw England name a starting XI without a player from at least one of Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester United for the first time since June 1992 against France.

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

It's amazing how you can just have those voids!

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

Trevor, it was his last match for England

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

So what's the big friday night plans?!

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

Still need to keep up the good behaviour to the end of the month, though not expecting early release

Gibby @thegibbon.bsky.social · 1d

Aw! Many congratulations Andy. Great work you two

We're a couple of weeks short of hitting 16 yrs now