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OK, shoot me down in flames, but I'm not a fan of jury trials. Take 12 people at random and 6 of them, statistically, will be in favour of the death penalty. I'd rather trust a panel of three legal experts to get it right based on evidence than a bunch of random.

Much needed break from all of the horrible: CMAT in Brighton. Joyous.

What, like mistaking an Iranian school for a weapon silo for example?

I reckon the relationship between the UK and the US will start getting a bit better again sometime in early 2029.

Same goes for the relationship between US & Canada, US & Europe, US and Australia, US & Mexico...

Probably not US & Russia, though.

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Pitch perfect by Guz Khan @guzkhan.bsky.social

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Is the UK sufficiently stress-tested against an authoritarian turn? By Naomi Smith

I believe our constitutional arrangements leave us extremely exposed to authoritarian takeover. Here’s why and what should be done bestforbritain.substack.com/p/is-the-uk-...

Also, this. #TheArchers

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Grateful to have set today’s Guardian.

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Huge congratulations on your Guardian debut!

Pavo is the 93rd pseudonym to provide a Daily Cryptic to the Guardian and the 120th across all formats.

Superb from Bridget Philipson on #Today. Can you imagine Tory ever talking like that? Can you imagine Reform ever taking on this issue?

Reform are really starting to drop some serious bollocks now. Do they really think the average Brit wants ICE thugs on the streets here after what's been going on in the US? There will be some knuckledraggers that support the idea, but not many. Hope Goodwin gets the kicking in G&D that he deserves.

So far, the only outright hostility from a teachers' union to Philipson's SEND overhaul plans has come from NASUWT, before they were published. NAHT & NEU (usually very militant) broadly positive, not to mention CDC. Gut reaction (ie: Labour plan so must be awful) not borne out by reasoned analysis.

Rupert Lowe is clearly a very dangerous individual who should not be in parliament. The death penalty was abolished because the British state executed individuals whom it transpired were innocent. Not least Timothy Evans, wrongly executed for the crimes committed by serial killer John Christie.

I have never seen Duhan van der Merwe do a single thing of worth, except against England when he suddenly becomes the best player since Lomu.

The Rest Is Politics | 502. How Nigel Farage Gets Away With It (Question Time)

therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/listen/the-r... Probably the most important episode they have ever done: Campbell and Stewart join the dots on Farage. Must listen. @restispolitics.bsky.social

Fantastic chart, Luke - really good to see balance like this showing that there is good and bad in perceptions of government policy and performance. It's not quite so binary as some would have us believe.

James O'Brien introduces 'The Farage Files' YouTube video by LBC

The Farage Files: Week One

@mrjamesob.bsky.social and Henry Riley have been scrutinising Reform UK with a fine-tooth comb, uncovering a massive 22 stories.

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Ha! Nicely done, George, nicely done. #TheArchers

How long are we going to hear about “legitimate debates and concerns about immigration?” It’s time we told the truth and deal with it. Net migration is low, we need more migrants, we are an ageing population. Highly skilled and low paid jobs are dependent on migrants. We need safe and legal routes.

Quote from the Guardian. If they are right and the response to Ratcliffe is early evidence of a post-McSweeney loosening of the shackles then I'm all for it.

Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.

Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed

Coming home from seeing the magnificent Stewart Lee (& the Man Wulf) at Ally Pally, there were many Gooners on the Victoria Line as you'd expect. What a miserable bunch - I was convinced they'd lost! Not one smile between the lot of 'em.

A @quietriotpod.bsky.social call to action with which I am very happy to comply: @sturdyalex.bsky.social - hope you're having a simply gorgeous birthday weekend!

Right, I remember when we officially left the EU, it was the day before my 35th birthday, exactly six years ago and I assumed this was a vintage Express cover from 2020. No. This is today's. These cunts got EVERYTHING they want and they're STILL miserable because their insides are rotten.

Keir Starmer’s Labour Government Is Much Better Than the Media Admits There is a deep disconnect between the Government's actions to improve the country and its standing in the polls, argues Professor Chris Painter

🔴Keir Starmer’s Labour Government Is Much Better Than the Media Admits

There is a deep disconnect between the Government’s actions to improve the country and its standing in the polls, argues @prfchrispainter.bsky.social

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Sooooo...

I'm not being snarky - genuinely interested in what you mean.

I have literally no idea what that means.

Respectfully, it is about both.

Yes, probably. But do you think it would be a good idea to risk losing the Manchester mayoralty as well?