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Just scroll down till you see a load of people saying “fucking hell” this morning. That was it.
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Just scroll down till you see a load of people saying “fucking hell” this morning. That was it.
Fascinating stats. You wonder to what extent this is driven by Arteta learning as a manager, improved quality available on the bench and horrendous luck with injuries
December 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Fascinating stats. You wonder to what extent this is driven by Arteta learning as a manager, improved quality available on the bench and horrendous luck with injuries
This is peak NYT pitchbot. I feel like the headline writers are now pitching to you, instead of the other way round.
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This is peak NYT pitchbot. I feel like the headline writers are now pitching to you, instead of the other way round.
That's the obvious lesson, but I have lost all faith that they will learn it
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
That's the obvious lesson, but I have lost all faith that they will learn it
Yeah quick google suggests that's 0.6% of playgrounds or about the price of one freddo per child on playgrounds
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Yeah quick google suggests that's 0.6% of playgrounds or about the price of one freddo per child on playgrounds
What's so annoying is its only going to get harder/scarier to raise income tax as the election gets nearer each year.
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What's so annoying is its only going to get harder/scarier to raise income tax as the election gets nearer each year.
I had a thought the other day that the right-ward drift with age thing could be a selection effect. Being richer correlates with being right wing, and correlates with longevity.
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I had a thought the other day that the right-ward drift with age thing could be a selection effect. Being richer correlates with being right wing, and correlates with longevity.
Assessed not fully fit, but hobbling around in their current condition
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Assessed not fully fit, but hobbling around in their current condition
It does sort of suggest a "who would win in an Arsenal injured XI vs Spurs injured XI" article
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It does sort of suggest a "who would win in an Arsenal injured XI vs Spurs injured XI" article
I think they're not scared of people noticing they are paying more tax, they are scared of bad headlines. The imagined advantage of the approach is its hard to sum up multiple small technical rises in a soundbite or headline.
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I think they're not scared of people noticing they are paying more tax, they are scared of bad headlines. The imagined advantage of the approach is its hard to sum up multiple small technical rises in a soundbite or headline.
A tax on anonymous press briefings and U-turns might actually raise some cash
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A tax on anonymous press briefings and U-turns might actually raise some cash
Have they considered a new tax on monkey tennis? Perhaps a levy on youth hosteling?
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Have they considered a new tax on monkey tennis? Perhaps a levy on youth hosteling?
Bloody hell Sly horse, there's daylight between the one on the right and his foot. He's not coming back in two weeks :)
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Bloody hell Sly horse, there's daylight between the one on the right and his foot. He's not coming back in two weeks :)
Article also says Hitler likely had a micro-penis. Somehow your tweet reminded me
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Article also says Hitler likely had a micro-penis. Somehow your tweet reminded me
The BBC should just issue a full and frank apology at the start of the next episode of Panorama: "An investigation into the Epstein files"
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The BBC should just issue a full and frank apology at the start of the next episode of Panorama: "An investigation into the Epstein files"
Its also an invitation for every new right to be accompanied by a tick-box that says "I waive my right to x" with the option to either tick it or not get the job/rental/etc
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Its also an invitation for every new right to be accompanied by a tick-box that says "I waive my right to x" with the option to either tick it or not get the job/rental/etc
Thing is the obvious candidate for tactical voters to get behind in the 414 Labour held seats is going to be the sitting MP
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Thing is the obvious candidate for tactical voters to get behind in the 414 Labour held seats is going to be the sitting MP
Jim Bowen: "Your Party" lets have a look at what you could have won...
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Jim Bowen: "Your Party" lets have a look at what you could have won...
A lot of posters are going to have a sudden painful recognition that the 70's were 50 years ago. Fuck where did my life go...
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A lot of posters are going to have a sudden painful recognition that the 70's were 50 years ago. Fuck where did my life go...
Full marks to the one dressed as Count Arthur Strong. Smart way to blend in at the conference
October 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Full marks to the one dressed as Count Arthur Strong. Smart way to blend in at the conference
I think you will find while certain problems are ‘unaffordable’ (homelessness, poverty), for others cheques are cashed before you can even ask the question (e.g. wars, bailing out rich people)
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I think you will find while certain problems are ‘unaffordable’ (homelessness, poverty), for others cheques are cashed before you can even ask the question (e.g. wars, bailing out rich people)
For example, an OBR empowered to explore the impact of various possible long term investments would probably recommend raising the 2 child benefit cap.
October 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
For example, an OBR empowered to explore the impact of various possible long term investments would probably recommend raising the 2 child benefit cap.
I think the point was the OBR forecast is just a best guess at an underlying reality that would still exist without the OBR. However, it was set up by the tories who maybe rigged the game by setting up the parameters of what it looks at to be a machine that always recommends austerity.
October 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I think the point was the OBR forecast is just a best guess at an underlying reality that would still exist without the OBR. However, it was set up by the tories who maybe rigged the game by setting up the parameters of what it looks at to be a machine that always recommends austerity.
Dunno - I feel like it would be a big deal to take away central bank independence but tweaking the window the OBR forecasts on would not be. Parliament is free to do either as you say, but is likely to get a lot more pushback for some changes.
October 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Dunno - I feel like it would be a big deal to take away central bank independence but tweaking the window the OBR forecasts on would not be. Parliament is free to do either as you say, but is likely to get a lot more pushback for some changes.