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I know everyone on here jizzes over the fact that she went to Cambridge and worked in the Civil Service, but she's an idiot.

And not to centrist-dad this; yes I do also recognise she comes under an undue amount of criticism, and the bullying she receives isn't cool. But she's just a liability for Labour.

UK Government does a 'Grenfell' on UK citizens in Sudan telling them to 'stay indoors' whilst European countries just get people of all countries onto planes. Fuck me.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/24/uk-evacuation-sudan-british-nationals

They released a statement earlier which amounted to 'It's a bit hard, so we're not going to try'.

Didn't know Simon Pegg was in charge of foreign policy these days

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Made sure they got the diplomats out though,its only reasonable to leave the plebs behind.

It's alright, they'll go back for the rescue dogs later.

Thought it interesting that the Times front page headline was Corbyn ally sparks labour racism row, firmly distinguishing her actions from Starmers labour

They know which side their bread is buttered.

It'll be interesting as well to see if she stands as an indy. Also whether she'll get elected too.

Both of them are such staples of their seats that you'd think they have a good shot of being re-elected. But then, after Brexit I doubt voters would be so complacent as to not vote Labour.

firmly distinguishing her actions from Starmers labour

Would Tony Gallagher really do this though?

I, for one, welcome our Indian overlords.

Still trying to work out how the editorial team at The Observer let that letter just drop onto page 47.

In US updates.

Fox news let Tucker Carlson go.

This is huge for right wing nutters where tuckers viewing figures dwarfed anyone else on any news channel.

US politics thread >>>>

Awkward

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/apr/24/ineos-petrochemical-plant-antwerp-client-earth-court-challenge

And who said no one ever wants to read about good news?

You've obviously never dealt with the letters editor at the Observer...

Still trying to work out how the editorial team at The Observer let that letter just drop onto page 47.

Nah, just let the powerful embarrass themselves if they want to. Warts and all.

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Way, way ahead of his time....

Just popped to the shop, saw today’s Daily Star headline ‘JAFFA CAKE HORROR’ and thought of him.

The ribbon is to prevent homeless people trying to sleep on it.

Think they knew what they were doing with the caption.

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She does look very delighted about it

There's a lot of bird news about - I'm not the greatest fan of seagulls but feel for this poor blighter:

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/crime/sunderland-man-admits-performing-sex-act-while-kneeling-over-captured-seagull-4118949