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I quite like the talking pizza

06.03.2026 10:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

05.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 4706 πŸ” 1708 πŸ’¬ 244 πŸ“Œ 331

Jimmy Kimmel tonight: The reason Trump hasn't testified yet about the Epstein files is you can't put him under oath. If he swears to tell the truth, he's already committed perjury.
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06.03.2026 06:04 πŸ‘ 1624 πŸ” 322 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 10

More and more reasons to take less and less notice of what the (current) media say about how you should live your life. But, I guess if they can get you angry about this, then you aren't getting angry about the real issues.

06.03.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kristi Noem has been fired
Kristi Noem has been fired YouTube video by Pete Buttigieg

youtube.com/shorts/KsBye...

05.03.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Twice now Starmer has said he's consulted with "allies AND the United States".

He's a skilled lawyer, he knows what he's saying.

05.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 118 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
05.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Too little, too late

05.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If it’s true Reform UK’s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick told a business audience last night that renewable companies are "screwed" if Reform get in, it tells you everything about their readiness to inflict national self-harm in pursuit of ideological war on climate action.

03.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 726 πŸ” 316 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 20
AI picture showing a crowd of bleached blonde young women with expensive handbags and sunglasses rushing to get on a plane.

AI picture showing a crowd of bleached blonde young women with expensive handbags and sunglasses rushing to get on a plane.

I couldn't help having a laugh when I saw this ...

#iran #war #dubai #auspol

03.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The barrel really doesn't have a bottom, does it?

03.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bet there's a few gazillionaires in the know who invested in arms and oil companies at the end of last week that will make tons more on the stock markets in the morning.
#InsiderTrading

01.03.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The defendant picks the judge.
The judge dismisses the case.
The judge, hired by the defendant, then says no jury verdict means no guilt.
The public never sees the evidence.
And everyone pretends that’s normal.
Pls read, subscribe, share:

01.03.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 1361 πŸ” 645 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 14

One thing is clear.

Keir Starmer is singularly incapable of standing up to Donald Trump.

01.03.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 1160 πŸ” 309 πŸ’¬ 70 πŸ“Œ 10
28.02.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty much completely gone. Only took 13 months, give or take, which is quite impressive when you think about it.

20.02.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Clots and prayers πŸ™

20.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You can leave it up.

The Andrew formally known as a prince wasn't/isn't/won't be a monarch.

20.02.2026 12:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists Discover How To β€œSwitch Off” Cancer Genes for Good A new study shows that targeting key epigenetic proteins may permanently switch off cancer genes. Scientists at Monash University, working with Harvard University, report they have found a way to perm...

Oh, my goodness, this is a huge breakthrough in cancer research. This is another example of why it is crucially important to fund basic scientific research.
Scientists Discover How To β€œSwitch Off” Cancer Genes for Good share.google/WFhMJP5m3AK4...

19.02.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 12509 πŸ” 3981 πŸ’¬ 300 πŸ“Œ 242

Nah mate.... was watching the cricket 😬

16.02.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Re: 3)
I think Lizzy Yarnold might like a word... 🀨

But it's thrilling though, innit!?

15.02.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Dafuq's in the water in Tennessee?

13.02.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For a bit of balance, maybe he could let us know how many people living in... oh, I don't know... maybe Spain don't speak any Spanish?

13.02.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thin end of the wedge.
But the wagons will circle and the media will ensure we all move on.

03.02.2026 11:38 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have a scar on my forehead from where I cracked it open on a 'mind your head' sign...

that I put up the week before.

06.01.2026 00:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fair cop guv. 😬
Not a subscriber.

22.12.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He'd really lose his shit if he ever went out to eat in Spain

22.12.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Are high protein ryvitas a thing?

27.11.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just pop it in the bin and never mention it again, there's a good chap.

Ps. It must be remembered that want and need are very different things.

13.11.2025 17:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

'most successful' is raising an eyebrow or two for a couple of those examples...

05.11.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0