Option A - they needed a shady character to work with Trump and Kier put aside his scruples for realpolitik
Option B - Kier has no scruples and it was about prestigious jobs for dodgy boys.
Did we believe A because the alternative would have been instant disillusionment with Kier?

This goes a long way to explaining why Starmer/Lammy not informed over the vetting opinion of the security services. Stupid process that such information is withheld even from the PM. Needs changing.

This is horrific.

I did not know that - thanks.

Hmm, let me introduce you to NHS staffing levels, there's a *lot* of admin work here.

I assume those who would have left, already did over Brexit? I'm more curious about the amount of non-voters now saying that they will vote, Reform and Greens both tapping into that demographic, but is it real?

Ah! So they do own or lease a physical thing, that's what I wasn't understanding. Thank you.

Genuine question from someone not in tech who doesn't understand the neologism: what does that mean? 'Allbirds is turning into an AI amount of processing it takes to do a thing provider' ? (of course you don't have to answer).

It's an 'employer kitchen' as presented in the op.

Ironically the BBC stumbled on a really important story: Desperate asylum seekers being forced to turn to fraudulent fee-charging “advisors” to navigate a system that is intentionally impossibly baroque and from which all sources of free advice have been removed.

But no: they chose Fake Gay Panic.

this is deadly serious now. this is easily the most consequential moment in time of my entire half century on the planet. and what will anyone in a position to do anything do? the moment will not be met

Incredibly moving. Our lovely, tiny, fragile planet. I’m glad to live in a time when we can see this.

(as a therapist) what the fuck am I supposed to say today in therapy?

Oh fuck off Wireless! No way.

And no.8 which is making me reach for the Dark is Rising books again.

I'm thinking of the emotional impact on all the girls who are good at sport, compete, aspire... and then get told that they're not women and can't compete further, on the basis of an arbitrary test. It's enraging that this is presented as protecting women.

and the exact opposite of how therapy works too.

Were those imaginary migrants wearing armour? because otherwise, no.

The OP did not reveal their gender, I'm sorry you had to learn it the hard way.

Oh Mr Magicka, I'm sorry you didn't notice she was willing to go commando for you, and the relationship withered. But that's on you.

Yeah, I dunno. Leasehold for houses is bullshit. But if a block is built by a council for mixed rent and sale, then surely it's better for maintenance if the owners are leaseholders paying (fairly set) management fees, so that the council can organise repairs, insurance etc?

This has all tempted me to start a re-read of Antonia Forest, although that may be one book a term rather than a year.

Also, what's the 'for' doing there?

The Overground platform at Whitechapel has really lively and characterful observational drawings of local people as well. Place-specific rather than bland meaningless guff.

The behaviour of Netanyahu has changed people's views of Israel? Sure.
The behaviour of Netanyahu has changed your view of 'anyone with Jewish connections'? I'm sorry, what?

Aneurin Bevan

Fascism is not in itself a new order of society. It is the future refusing to be born.

— Aneurin Bevan

My father is a different generation, but the same brand of thoughtful, decent, tolerant Tory. I've never been of the same political persuasion, but the loss of these people from public life feels like a genuine tragedy.

KUÅGMIRE

Why does Labour propose young Pascal Banque, 7, should get settlement aged 10 because his Dad is a banker, but classmate Marie Marigold, whose mum is a cleaner at the bank isn't eligible until she is 22. (Big barrier to her university prospects, as faces international fees under current rules!)

Global threats like climate change, fascism, poverty. But if you think it’s preferable to tie up the governments of each nation in administrative matters, how on earth can I stop you? Carry on shouting at me though, it obviously makes you feel big.