Meanwhile...

[LowlifeDes]

Blimey blimey.....a Tory minister with some scruples

That or gambling on a coup and returning with an enhanced reputation.

[Rocky]

That or gambling on a coup and returning with an enhanced reputation.

I see Boris has congratulated her on sticking up for her principles......odd that he even knows the word.

[Joan]

That or gambling on a coup and returning with an enhanced reputation.

I believe her. Reading that letter is distressing; they can only make a change to prevent harm to the most vulnerable citizens of it's "revenue neutral". How many ruined lives does every million pounds of tax revenue represent? Sickening. I was going to try a reductio ad absurdum, but then I remembered when a previous tory government wouldn't ban landmines because it would cost jobs.

I see Boris has congratulated her on sticking up for her principles......odd that he even knows the word.

Boris is nothing if not well educated. I bet he also knows the Latin and ancient Greek for "principles", and can use it in a sentence. But not in real life.

[Whiskeyjack]

Great!! Well done.....I'm currently in my final year of 6 doing an OU degree. It does get easier. It's good that your tutors give you positive feedback. It really helps with the slog.

Thats awesome, by coincidence my brother just finished his OU course this year and graduated last last month.

I hope your final year goes well.

[Rocky]

Thats awesome, by coincidence my brother just finished his OU course this year and graduated last last month.

I hope your final year goes well.

Thanks

[LowlifeDes]

I believe her. Reading that letter is distressing; they can only make a change to prevent harm to the most vulnerable citizens of it's "revenue neutral". How many ruined lives does every million pounds of tax revenue represent? Sickening. I was going to try a reductio ad absurdum, but then I remembered when a previous tory government wouldn't ban landmines because it would cost jobs.

Boris is nothing if not well educated. I bet he also knows the Latin and ancient Greek for "principles", and can use it in a sentence. But not in real life.

You are quite right, I just default to the lowest denominator on offer when viewing Tories. As for Boris, I am sure that he recognises principles in real life, and is both bemused and thankful that others exhibit them as it makes them more exploitable.

[Regulator]

I’m sat in The Plough in Great Chesterford, with a plate of ham,egg and chips, having done 15 miles of mainly off road bridleway bashing. Muddy in places - but great fun.

After this, it’s 7-10 miles home, depending on which route I decide to take.

[Regulator]

On yesterday’s ride, as I was descending on the bridleway from the Roman Road to Hildersham, a herd of deer ran across the path. A magnificent sight. Unfortunately I didn’t have the chance to whip out my phone and get a photo.

[Lullabelle]

Earlier I trod on a stone and now my heel really hurts

[Dunckel]

Next year's holiday plans have changed, Zermatt is out and this place is in:

https://bergengastronomy.com

[Joan]

Michael Myers' (Halloween monster) mask was a Captain Kirk mask painted white.

I can't explain why that fact tickles me.

[Rocky]

Here’s some sense from Michael Marmot - it would be nice if Matt Hancock read this instead of pursuing his ignorant right wing health agenda

[JohnToo]

In Surrey commuter belt this morning: I would estimate two thirds of people wearing poppies (and have been for most of the week)

In pizza express in Westfield Stratford shopping centre now: from my seat I can see, literally, just two poppies in a restaurant of at least eighty people.

[Rutabaga]

I do not, and never have, worn a poppy.

[Rocky]

I do not, and never have, worn a poppy.

The Prof does, I don’t.