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It's astoundingly bad. Like an encyclopedia of all the ways government screws up procurement all on the same project.
The British army wanted an armoured monster truck with a gun on it. £6 billion and 31 hospitalised soldiers later, they got one of the biggest procurement fuckups of all time defence-blog.com/insider-says...
Insider says only hull redesign can save British Ajax
The British Army’s troubled Ajax armoured fighting vehicle has returned to the centre of national criticism in recent days, after new noise-related injuries forced the suspension of training and sent ...
defence-blog.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It's astoundingly bad. Like an encyclopedia of all the ways government screws up procurement all on the same project.
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Listen to Shaka, boys.
Get tested!
Get tested!
Shaka Hislop reveals treatment for aggressive prostate cancer
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop says he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and urges men of Caribbean heritage to get tested for the disease.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Listen to Shaka, boys.
Get tested!
Get tested!
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False use of photo about Muslim family celebrating end of two child benefit cap, via @fullfact.org
fullfact.org/politics/old...
fullfact.org/politics/old...
Picture doesn’t show ‘family in Sheffield’ welcoming removal of two-child benefit cap – Full Fact
An image being widely shared with the caption “family in Sheffield welcome Labour removing two-child benefit limit” is actually an old photo of a family in Pakistan.
fullfact.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
False use of photo about Muslim family celebrating end of two child benefit cap, via @fullfact.org
fullfact.org/politics/old...
fullfact.org/politics/old...
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A reminder that we are in ADVENT which starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The 12 days of Christmas start on 25 Dec. ADVENT and Christmas are two distinct seasons. The one is a time of preparation, self-reflection and repentence. The other isn't. Got that? #Advent
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A reminder that we are in ADVENT which starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The 12 days of Christmas start on 25 Dec. ADVENT and Christmas are two distinct seasons. The one is a time of preparation, self-reflection and repentence. The other isn't. Got that? #Advent
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Time for a round of ‘you can only pick one’.
Which will it be?
Which will it be?
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Time for a round of ‘you can only pick one’.
Which will it be?
Which will it be?
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Beautiful everyday Ladybird things
‘Party shoes’ (1954)
Artist: H Woolley
‘Party shoes’ (1954)
Artist: H Woolley
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Beautiful everyday Ladybird things
‘Party shoes’ (1954)
Artist: H Woolley
‘Party shoes’ (1954)
Artist: H Woolley
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Pete Hegseth's nameplate during today's cabinet meeting featured an unfortunate error.
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
December 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Pete Hegseth's nameplate during today's cabinet meeting featured an unfortunate error.
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
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Had a fine time in the Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate. A superb display of brilliant pictures by two of our greatest artists.
Poor Constable; still so misunderstood in the labels and catalogue, but, in his own modest and subtle way, he more than holds his own.
Poor Constable; still so misunderstood in the labels and catalogue, but, in his own modest and subtle way, he more than holds his own.
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Had a fine time in the Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate. A superb display of brilliant pictures by two of our greatest artists.
Poor Constable; still so misunderstood in the labels and catalogue, but, in his own modest and subtle way, he more than holds his own.
Poor Constable; still so misunderstood in the labels and catalogue, but, in his own modest and subtle way, he more than holds his own.
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A snow (or sleet) shower approaching Upper Loch Torridon from the north west about an hour ago.
November 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A snow (or sleet) shower approaching Upper Loch Torridon from the north west about an hour ago.
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Other work by the Ladybird artists
‘Farmyard at Dusk’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
‘Farmyard at Dusk’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Other work by the Ladybird artists
‘Farmyard at Dusk’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
‘Farmyard at Dusk’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
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Sultana and Corbyn act like they were put together in a competition by Simon Cowell and now they're contractually obliged to go on tour
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Sultana and Corbyn act like they were put together in a competition by Simon Cowell and now they're contractually obliged to go on tour
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One of the greatest moments of orchestral music
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
One of the greatest moments of orchestral music
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Other work of the Ladybird artists.
‘Evening party at the big house’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt (1958)
‘Evening party at the big house’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt (1958)
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Other work of the Ladybird artists.
‘Evening party at the big house’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt (1958)
‘Evening party at the big house’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt (1958)
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This, from the Guardian, is Ryanair at its very worst.
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
November 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This, from the Guardian, is Ryanair at its very worst.
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
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Think we'd all enjoy Clive standing down and triggering a by-election that Andy Burnham then loses to the Greens.
Left-wing Labour MP offers Burnham his seat to replace Starmer on.ft.com/4801Vg4
Left-wing Labour MP offers Burnham his seat to replace Starmer
Move by Clive Lewis reflects increasing discontent with prime minister’s leadership
on.ft.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Think we'd all enjoy Clive standing down and triggering a by-election that Andy Burnham then loses to the Greens.
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For those of us of a certain age, this will always be the definitive Scotland in the World Cup experience.
Ally's Tartan Army - Scotland 1978
YouTube video by worldcupgillingham
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
For those of us of a certain age, this will always be the definitive Scotland in the World Cup experience.
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There is a huge caveat that peter has missed. Taking the mrp as the baseline assumes that no tactical voting is already baked into the mrp...that's wrong. Lots of people will already be giving a tactical voting intention. This risks double counting.
November 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
There is a huge caveat that peter has missed. Taking the mrp as the baseline assumes that no tactical voting is already baked into the mrp...that's wrong. Lots of people will already be giving a tactical voting intention. This risks double counting.
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“The shepherd is looking up at a large skein of whooper swans which has come from colder climes. Like geese, they fly in V-formation”
(What to look for in Autumn, 1960)
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
(What to look for in Autumn, 1960)
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
“The shepherd is looking up at a large skein of whooper swans which has come from colder climes. Like geese, they fly in V-formation”
(What to look for in Autumn, 1960)
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
(What to look for in Autumn, 1960)
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
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This one's sure to be a bestseller this Christmas…
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This one's sure to be a bestseller this Christmas…
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Apparently
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Apparently
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Never thought we'd agree with Kemi Badenoch ... 👀
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Never thought we'd agree with Kemi Badenoch ... 👀
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An analysis of BBC news coverage over the last 4 years shows a shameless bias against Vladimir Putin, with BBC reporters insisting on calling the Special Military Operation in Ukraine “an invasion”
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
An analysis of BBC news coverage over the last 4 years shows a shameless bias against Vladimir Putin, with BBC reporters insisting on calling the Special Military Operation in Ukraine “an invasion”
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Absolutely delightful interview with Joe Marler, this: www.thetimes.com/article/7778...
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Absolutely delightful interview with Joe Marler, this: www.thetimes.com/article/7778...