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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.

They have. Trump thought Murdoch was his mate, but Murdoch only likes winners so quickly switched sides. Same thing happened in '97 when he saw the writing on the wall and switched his support to Blair.

He must lead a sad lonely life.

It may be satire but has a ring of truth when you think of the head of the track and trace farce Dido Harding ( married to a Tory MP) and vaccine Tsar Kate Bingham (married to a Tory MP) who has spent £500000 on PR consultants instead of using the in-house ones. https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/health/government-to-ignore-breakthrough-vaccine-for-one-designed-by-old-oxford-chum-that-doesnt-work-20201110202393

Especially when they realise that it contains microchips so that Bill Gates can monitor us all

Well, after after making his MPs vote against feeding poor kids in the holidays, at least he stood by that vote. Oh, hang on a minute....

Or even trans?

But it's also the length of exposure. Just walking past someone the exposure if likely to be fleeting and the amount of virus is likely to be small whereas, in a crowded building like a pub, you could be constantly exposed for a much longer time.

Well she's done her bit and produced a male heir. That's all she was wanted for.

I love a good conspiracy theory.

These people only profit because a considerable proportion of the population are a bit dim. If a "celebrity" endorses a product, it must be because they really believe that it's good, not because they're getting paid loads of money, right?

No racism in the Tory Party. https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/the-tory-party-guide-to-purging-your-party-of-racism-20201030202033