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Not a single western (or potentially any) state prioritizes human rights or self determination over geo-politicking and defense.
Whilst the US/UK will publicly condemn certain actions, military action will always be physically supported as Israel is an essential component of foreign policy. Bibi knows this better than any one.
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The ‘no longer the party of protest line’ is kinda cringe and although sort of worked when they were in opposition, it doesn’t hold up now they’re in office.
The whole point of protest is to voice dissent against positions of power - which he now represents absolute.
More worryingly is how it feeds into the populist anti-rights narrative around protest being an illegitimate concept.
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I wanted an Octavia estate but we ended up with a Yeti as one came up that ticked all the boxes and was in budget. 1.2 TSI is peppy enough in town and good on fuel, but sometimes feels a little strained on the motorway (although fine.) Facelift models only had the 1.2TSI really, a few 1.4s are newer and out of our budget.
Major selling point is the room in the back seats is huge - very easy to take a child seat in and out, and comfortable for an adult of any height to sit in. We're also expecting (next week!) so wanted something my partner could sit comfortably in the back with a baby when it's very young.
Boot isn't as big as an estate, but a pram fits fine and it's easier to park. Higher up driving position is nice (we used to have a van).
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Often good tyre shops will offer proper 4 wheel tracking, but they won't do general mechnical work.
I had our car serviced at the place on Dartmouth Road who seemed like honest guys. I know there's a place in Brockley that offers 4 wheel tracking but I've not used them. Wheelpower I think. You could always ask them about the drop links too.
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Most definitions of austerity I've seen don't mention ideology. It's simply reducing deficit through spending cuts/higher taxation. Which is exactly what they're persuing?
I don't think they're necessarily persuing neoliberal policies, but it is austerity.
The criticism is that this is a choice. Classically, like Osbourne, it's being presented as something that isn't a choice - but it is. As others mentioned above they could choose to borrow. I don't know what motivates Reeves or Starmer, but presumedly some ideology does.
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Kinda wild Universial Colours are matching Rapha prices now https://www.sigmasports.com/brand/universal-colours/spectrum-limited
Also Net Zero is not easy Keir, that’s why we really really have to do it.
Spaffing loads of money on a technocratic green washing vacuum cleaner is the easy option.