The importance of youth centres in reducing crime is so well supported by so much evidence. They should be an absolute no-brainer.

Youth centres may seem tame fare for politicians. But I've seen firsthand how they cut crime | Simon Jenkins By steering Britain’s young people down a positive path, these centres answer a chronic need. Why doesn’t the government protect them, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Youth centres may seem tame fare for politicians. But I've seen firsthand how they cut crime | Simon Jenkins

Is this because you are American & fear you wouldn't get back in to the states?

The school and the parents had a joint responsibility to set up communications to support the SEN child. It seems pretty mental that the police became involved, particularly for messages in private chat groups. I wonder what the parents had done that caused the school to ban them from the premises?

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Elon Musk's curious fixation with Britain The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why.

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This would amount to a massive tax cut for the highest paid people in Britain, paid for by higher taxes for low earners and big cuts to public services

Keir Starmer Considers Closing Elon Musk Donations Loophole to Stop 'Foreign Interference' in UK Elections A rumoured $100 million donation from Musk to Nigel Farage's Reform would be banned under the proposal

Keir Starmer is considering closing a loophole that would allow Elon Musk to bankroll Nigel Farage and Reform, one of his ministers has signalled.

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Good

Adding to this fantastic list

Barleyhood
(bad temper caused by drinking)

and

Clamberskull
(A strong and intoxicating drink)

😅

Hail follower!