Nicola Dundas
@nicoladundas.bsky.social
"The past is another country - they do things differently there"
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Neither Princess Anne's nor Prince Edward's children are HRHs but Andy Mountbatten's unremarkable daughters are both HRH.
Baffling.
Baffling.
November 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Neither Princess Anne's nor Prince Edward's children are HRHs but Andy Mountbatten's unremarkable daughters are both HRH.
Baffling.
Baffling.
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There's surely an argument that while Kwarteng was disastrous as Chancellor - and did huge political damage to the Conservatives - that the economic effects of his policies were far less profound than either Osborne's austerity and Hunt's razing of the tax base.
I think @robertshrimsley.bsky.social is much too kind to Jeremy Hunt here. In time, Hunt will come to be reviled as second worst chancellor in modern times after Kwarteng. In 1997, faced with similar circumstances, Ken Clarke put the national interest first. Hunt salted the earth. Shame on him
July 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There's surely an argument that while Kwarteng was disastrous as Chancellor - and did huge political damage to the Conservatives - that the economic effects of his policies were far less profound than either Osborne's austerity and Hunt's razing of the tax base.
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“Towards”
Not even William of Poitiers would have been so shameless in his framing.
Not even William of Poitiers would have been so shameless in his framing.
Gaza: More than 30 people killed 'as Israeli troops open fire towards Palestinians waiting for aid'
Gaza: More than 30 people killed 'as Israeli troops open fire towards Palestinians waiting for aid'
More than 30 people have been killed after Israeli troops opened fire towards crowds of Palestinians waiting for aid, according to witnesses and hospital officials.
news.sky.com
July 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“Towards”
Not even William of Poitiers would have been so shameless in his framing.
Not even William of Poitiers would have been so shameless in his framing.
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This is so jarringly unAmerican that I sort of hope it wakes some normies up. It is occurring in a context where military-style equipment is being used to enforce immigration roundups and conveys the notion that we are increasingly living in a police state.
In preparation for next week’s parade/demonstration, tanks are being moved into Washington, DC today. Unprecedented.
(Photo from a colleague in DC)
(Photo from a colleague in DC)
June 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is so jarringly unAmerican that I sort of hope it wakes some normies up. It is occurring in a context where military-style equipment is being used to enforce immigration roundups and conveys the notion that we are increasingly living in a police state.
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Positively North Korean.
In preparation for next week’s parade/demonstration, tanks are being moved into Washington, DC today. Unprecedented.
(Photo from a colleague in DC)
(Photo from a colleague in DC)
June 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Positively North Korean.
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There are many and varied characteristics of the North of England.
Two of Yorkshire's are the Geoffrey Boycott/Harvey Smith and the Alan Bennett/JB Priestley/Bronte ones.
Farage understands the former and hasn't a Scooby about the latter.
Two of Yorkshire's are the Geoffrey Boycott/Harvey Smith and the Alan Bennett/JB Priestley/Bronte ones.
Farage understands the former and hasn't a Scooby about the latter.
Excl: Nigel Farage will challenge Sir Keir Starmer to accompany him on a visit to a working men’s club in the north of England to see who connects better with working people, as the Reform UK leader makes his pitch to traditional Labour voters.
www.thetimes.com/article/331b...
www.thetimes.com/article/331b...
Nigel Farage to challenge Keir Starmer to ‘connect with working people’
The Reform UK leader is seeking to capitalise on his party’s rising popularity by launching his ‘biggest direct attack yet’ on the prime minister
www.thetimes.com
May 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
There are many and varied characteristics of the North of England.
Two of Yorkshire's are the Geoffrey Boycott/Harvey Smith and the Alan Bennett/JB Priestley/Bronte ones.
Farage understands the former and hasn't a Scooby about the latter.
Two of Yorkshire's are the Geoffrey Boycott/Harvey Smith and the Alan Bennett/JB Priestley/Bronte ones.
Farage understands the former and hasn't a Scooby about the latter.
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Don't ask why the police released details of the Liverpool driver's ethnicity ask why the police felt they had to.
May 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Don't ask why the police released details of the Liverpool driver's ethnicity ask why the police felt they had to.
Xintong has lost only 38 frames during the Crucible phase of his championship. Out of possible 66, it means he has played only 57.6% of possible frames. Our first Chinese winner – fully deserved.
#snooker
#snooker
May 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Xintong has lost only 38 frames during the Crucible phase of his championship. Out of possible 66, it means he has played only 57.6% of possible frames. Our first Chinese winner – fully deserved.
#snooker
#snooker
4 in a row. And 4 is the longest wait the eventual winner has ever had to endure when reaching 17. Last year it took 4 frames for Wilson to go from 17 to 18. 33 champions moved to the title in 1 single frame, but Xintong will not be able to say that anymore
#snooker #bbcsnooker
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
4 in a row. And 4 is the longest wait the eventual winner has ever had to endure when reaching 17. Last year it took 4 frames for Wilson to go from 17 to 18. 33 champions moved to the title in 1 single frame, but Xintong will not be able to say that anymore
#snooker #bbcsnooker
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 17-11 Williams. 18-10 is a thing of the past. 3 down, 7 to go. First time in the match that Williams has managed to win 3 in a row. Just needs to triple that (ish).
At this stage, the best anyone has come back from is 3 frames.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
At this stage, the best anyone has come back from is 3 frames.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Xintong 17-11 Williams. 18-10 is a thing of the past. 3 down, 7 to go. First time in the match that Williams has managed to win 3 in a row. Just needs to triple that (ish).
At this stage, the best anyone has come back from is 3 frames.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
At this stage, the best anyone has come back from is 3 frames.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 17-10 Williams. Surely, surely. The final niche stat of the year.
We have never had a 18-10 World final since the format began in 1980.
Another thing to tick off.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
We have never had a 18-10 World final since the format began in 1980.
Another thing to tick off.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Xintong 17-10 Williams. Surely, surely. The final niche stat of the year.
We have never had a 18-10 World final since the format began in 1980.
Another thing to tick off.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
We have never had a 18-10 World final since the format began in 1980.
Another thing to tick off.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 17-9 Williams. 1 down, 9 to go. Williams makes his 8th Final century in his long career.
He made his first in the 2000 final, and now he makes Wales’ 18th final century, of the 176 scored since 1977.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
He made his first in the 2000 final, and now he makes Wales’ 18th final century, of the 176 scored since 1977.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Xintong 17-9 Williams. 1 down, 9 to go. Williams makes his 8th Final century in his long career.
He made his first in the 2000 final, and now he makes Wales’ 18th final century, of the 176 scored since 1977.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
He made his first in the 2000 final, and now he makes Wales’ 18th final century, of the 176 scored since 1977.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
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Once you've reduced immigration, closed some universities, accepted Brexit is permanent and told everyone how patriotic you are - what then?
How are you growing the economy? Improving public services? Reducing poverty? Etc etc...
How are you growing the economy? Improving public services? Reducing poverty? Etc etc...
May 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Once you've reduced immigration, closed some universities, accepted Brexit is permanent and told everyone how patriotic you are - what then?
How are you growing the economy? Improving public services? Reducing poverty? Etc etc...
How are you growing the economy? Improving public services? Reducing poverty? Etc etc...
May 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Xintong 16-8. Well the next frame has only ever been lost 10 times out of 42 by the eventual winner.
Surely, Williams will defy the statistical snooker gods?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Surely, Williams will defy the statistical snooker gods?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Xintong 16-8. Well the next frame has only ever been lost 10 times out of 42 by the eventual winner.
Surely, Williams will defy the statistical snooker gods?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Surely, Williams will defy the statistical snooker gods?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Niche stat alert: It looks like we will have had 3 World Finals where the eventual winner has never been behind at any stage in the match.
The last time a champion was behind was O’Sullivan after Frame 1 of his final v Judd Trump in 2022.
117 frames ago!!
#snooker #bbcsnooker
The last time a champion was behind was O’Sullivan after Frame 1 of his final v Judd Trump in 2022.
117 frames ago!!
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Niche stat alert: It looks like we will have had 3 World Finals where the eventual winner has never been behind at any stage in the match.
The last time a champion was behind was O’Sullivan after Frame 1 of his final v Judd Trump in 2022.
117 frames ago!!
#snooker #bbcsnooker
The last time a champion was behind was O’Sullivan after Frame 1 of his final v Judd Trump in 2022.
117 frames ago!!
#snooker #bbcsnooker
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An absolute masterclass in how the UK media platforms and normalises far right politics. This is how Farage wins.
May 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
An absolute masterclass in how the UK media platforms and normalises far right politics. This is how Farage wins.
Xintong 15-7. 3 away – last time we failed to have a final session was 1993 – Hendry 18-5.
Last time someone was 8 ahead at this stage was Judd Trump in 2019 v John Higgins.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Last time someone was 8 ahead at this stage was Judd Trump in 2019 v John Higgins.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Xintong 15-7. 3 away – last time we failed to have a final session was 1993 – Hendry 18-5.
Last time someone was 8 ahead at this stage was Judd Trump in 2019 v John Higgins.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Last time someone was 8 ahead at this stage was Judd Trump in 2019 v John Higgins.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 14-7. 4 frames needed. Early night/afternoon in prospect. 13 champions have been 7 ahead at this stage.
And no-one has come back from this.
The BBC are showing Taylor v Davis 1985.
Irony?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
And no-one has come back from this.
The BBC are showing Taylor v Davis 1985.
Irony?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Xintong 14-7. 4 frames needed. Early night/afternoon in prospect. 13 champions have been 7 ahead at this stage.
And no-one has come back from this.
The BBC are showing Taylor v Davis 1985.
Irony?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
And no-one has come back from this.
The BBC are showing Taylor v Davis 1985.
Irony?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 13-7. Williams advance is immediately halted with a wonderful break from the champion-elect.
Xintong 6 ahead and no-one has ever won from 6 behind after 20 frames.
Williams likes Delilah – but it looks like The Impossible Dream is more appropriate.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 6 ahead and no-one has ever won from 6 behind after 20 frames.
Williams likes Delilah – but it looks like The Impossible Dream is more appropriate.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Xintong 13-7. Williams advance is immediately halted with a wonderful break from the champion-elect.
Xintong 6 ahead and no-one has ever won from 6 behind after 20 frames.
Williams likes Delilah – but it looks like The Impossible Dream is more appropriate.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 6 ahead and no-one has ever won from 6 behind after 20 frames.
Williams likes Delilah – but it looks like The Impossible Dream is more appropriate.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 12-7. Williams gets off the mark today, finding himself 5 behind. Only one person has ever come from 5 behind at this stage.
His name…….Mark Williams in 2000. But that Mark Williams then won the next 5 frames in a row
Will history repeat itself?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
His name…….Mark Williams in 2000. But that Mark Williams then won the next 5 frames in a row
Will history repeat itself?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Xintong 12-7. Williams gets off the mark today, finding himself 5 behind. Only one person has ever come from 5 behind at this stage.
His name…….Mark Williams in 2000. But that Mark Williams then won the next 5 frames in a row
Will history repeat itself?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
His name…….Mark Williams in 2000. But that Mark Williams then won the next 5 frames in a row
Will history repeat itself?
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 12-6. The eventual winner is ahead after Frame 18 in 85% of finals. The eventual winner has been 6 ahead 13 times after Frame 18, typically players such as O’Sullivan, Trump, Higgins, Hendry being in total charge by now.
Xintong has joined that calibre
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong has joined that calibre
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Xintong 12-6. The eventual winner is ahead after Frame 18 in 85% of finals. The eventual winner has been 6 ahead 13 times after Frame 18, typically players such as O’Sullivan, Trump, Higgins, Hendry being in total charge by now.
Xintong has joined that calibre
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong has joined that calibre
#snooker #bbcsnooker
Xintong 11-6. Williams wins the session 5-4; and the big news is that 2 champs have come back from this.
And look who.
Williams in 2000 himself and Stephen Hendry in the magical final against Jimmy White in 1992.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
And look who.
Williams in 2000 himself and Stephen Hendry in the magical final against Jimmy White in 1992.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
May 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Xintong 11-6. Williams wins the session 5-4; and the big news is that 2 champs have come back from this.
And look who.
Williams in 2000 himself and Stephen Hendry in the magical final against Jimmy White in 1992.
#snooker #bbcsnooker
And look who.
Williams in 2000 himself and Stephen Hendry in the magical final against Jimmy White in 1992.
#snooker #bbcsnooker