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Must be past his bedtime. He's got school in the morning.

"No one else would have faired any better"? He was part of a government that has presided over one of the worst death rates in the world (even higher than Trump's). Many other countries have done far better Not sure what he was boasting about. The vaccine was developed by a Turkish scientist working for a German/US company and is manufactured in Belgium. He says we're better than the EU countries because they want to take a longer look at the safety issues. Just hope no corners were cut.

When he was Defence Minister, they didn't call him "Private Pike" for nothing.

Talentless people I've never heard of who are described as "celebrities".

Credit to Sir Alex for sending Ralph a supportive message after "that" result which we no longer mention. Thought Holloway quite entertaining as is Neil Warnock especially if he's upset about something. Clough was the master. Don't remember any other manager being applauded by the home fans as they walked to the dugout at The Dell.

You're contradicting yourself there. If there's no evidence, you're just speculating.

I was reading some Maradona quotes. On Messi and Ronaldo he said: When Messi scores, he celebrates, when Ronaldo scores, it's like he's posing for a shampoo commercial".

I was phoned this morning checking if I wanted to be in the ballot. If you are successful, you don't go into subsequent ballots in order to give others a chance.

Even with his hand in the air, how did Maradona at 5ft 5in outjump Shilton at 6ft?

Yep, the lot of them. Everyone's always going on about their "rights". There should also be responsibilities, one of which should be to look after yourself and not expect the state to pick up the pieces of your irresponsible behavior. I'd have thought that a right-winger like you would approve.

People who decline a vaccination should sign a waver that says, if they later contract Covid-19, they do not want to be treated by the NHS.

Oo err missus!! ☺️

One would assume that MPs will turn down their proposed pay rise to show that we're all treated the same

Just another example of how corrupt this shower are.

Still find it amazing that Taiwan have had only 7 deaths from Covid-19. That's out of 607 cases. Admittedly, they only have a population of 24 million but it makes our efforts look truly pathetic.

Interesting look on the weekend shenanigans: https://members.tortoisemedia.com/2020/11/17/halloween-2020-day-2-lockdown-meltdown/content.html?ncid=newsltukhpmgpols

George Eustice was asked on Sunday what would happen to UK lamb exports (92% go to the EU) in the event of a no-deal when a 35% tariff would be imposed. Easy, he said, they just put the prices up. When asked what would happen if they decided to buy their lamb elsewhere he said the farmers could switch to raising cattle. He should try raising cattle on a Welsh hill farm, the farmers would be wiped out. Are there any competent ministers in this Government?

UK fishing is worth about £1.8bn which is less than the turnover of Harrods. Back in the 80's the EU offered its members grants to modernise their fishing fleets. The only proviso was that each country had to contribute an equivalent amount. Thatcher decided that the UK would not take part, so French and Dutch fleets were modernised and expanded and ours stagnated. Many UK fishermen either then sold their quotas and leased them to European operators. 75% of UK fish is exported, mostly to the EU. if there's no deal these exports will be subject to a 48 hour certification process with the resulting loss of quality and value of the catch. Why so much fuss over an industry which is less than 0.1% of our GDP?

They were interviewing the guy who developed the vaccine on Andrew Marr this morning. The trials were across the age range although the effectiveness fell as age increased. But even for the very elderly (80+) it was still around 45% which is similar to the overall effectiveness of the current flu vaccine. One of the unknowns was how long will the immunity last. Will it end up being an annual jab like the current flu jab? Also, if you have it, does it stop you infecting other people ie. does it suppress the effects but still allow you to pass on the virus? This should become clearer early next year. Side effects among those taking part were a slight soreness after the jab and a mild fever, both which only lasted a few days. Many had no side effects at all.

Are there any current English keepers who will be legends like those 2?

Watched his speech about Covid-19. He's gone grey overnight.

I always try to hold firm as the clock ticks away but it's not easy🤨

Serco have been outsourcing much of the call-centre work, often with little or no training. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/dark-money-investigations/revealed-travel-agent-lands-fresh-serco-test-and-trace-work-despite-staff-training-concerns/

With Dom gone it looks like Carrie's running the country now.

You have my sympathy. My life is neither sad nor lonely.