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fruitsalad

Boris's Update

When does Boris update us, on whether the government will implement stricter rules or give us, all some slack?
14:49 Tue 31st Mar 202021 answers, last by gulliver1 20:06 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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brainiac

Corbyn Radio Interview

JC about to be interviewed on Jeremy Vine Radio 2. We need all the laughs we can get at this time.....
12:33 Tue 31st Mar 202019 answers, last by andy-hughes 20:15 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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ToraToraTora

Are The E U S S R Using The Crisis To Delay A The Brexit Deal?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52101096 smacks of desperation to me, there is nothing stopping meetings and negotiations....
09:46 Tue 31st Mar 202037 answers, last by Togo 19:51 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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tiggerblue10

Time For Some Good News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52090359 Still at trial stage but sounds promising....
09:29 Tue 31st Mar 20205 answers, last by jourdain2 12:15 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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ToraToraTora

Well Done The Beak.......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-52092232 Dam savage got what he deserved....
18:59 Mon 30th Mar 202022 answers, last by teacake44 12:45 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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smurfchops

Covid 19. We Are Not Doing Enough

On the news this evening we see hundreds of people cramming into trains at North Acton. Then we hear we are allowing 100,000 nationals to fly home from all over the world. This Government is not doing...
18:49 Mon 30th Mar 202019 answers, last by iluvmargie 09:14 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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Captain23

Murder In Isolation

https://twitter.com/nogg_the/status/1244606576121597952 How many more?...
14:55 Mon 30th Mar 20206 answers, last by barry1010 22:20 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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ToraToraTora

When The Going Gets Tough......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52087810 ...the tough launch a missile!...
14:18 Mon 30th Mar 20205 answers, last by retrocop 17:03 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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Deskdiary

Dr John Lee Writing In The Spectator On Coronavirus.

Interesting article providing an alternative view. https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/The-evidence-on-Covid-19-is-not-as-clear-as-we-think I found the points he was making pretty compelling....
14:12 Mon 30th Mar 202080 answers, last by david small 19:27 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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TheDevil

Prince Charles Recovered

Well that was quick wasn't it? https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/coronavirus-prince-charles-test-positive-recovered-self-isolation-royal-family-a9434951.html...
13:48 Mon 30th Mar 202031 answers, last by Bobbisox1 23:13 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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gulliver1

Who Will Run The Uk Now

Cummings has covid 19 symptons,
11:28 Mon 30th Mar 202026 answers, last by gulliver1 14:00 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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ToraToraTora

F1 Weighs In........

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52087002 great work guys.......
09:50 Mon 30th Mar 202010 answers, last by THECORBYLOON 14:48 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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Bobbisox1

Are These People So Thick And Uncaring?

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-police-break-up-massive-karaoke-party-during-covid-19-lockdown-measures-11965352 Is it time now to impose heavy fines rather then the police “ issued a stern...
09:43 Mon 30th Mar 202058 answers, last by Canary42 16:17 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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grumpy01

Donald Trump “We Won’t Pay For Megxit”

Donald Trump has said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should pay for their own security.Good for him.
08:42 Mon 30th Mar 202024 answers, last by bookbinder 17:23 Tue 31st Mar 2020
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naomi24

Should Sunday Trading Laws Be Scrapped?

MPs call for Sunday trading laws to be scrapped to ease supermarket queues during coronavirus outbreak. MPs describe the six-hour opening limit as “absurd” when the elderly and hard-working NHS staff...
08:13 Mon 30th Mar 202019 answers, last by retrocop 20:58 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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piggynose

Is Sweden Irresponsible?

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200328-how-to-self-isolate-what-we-can-learn-from-sweden...
22:44 Sun 29th Mar 202050 answers, last by NickorWan 16:18 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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ichkeria

Vodka, Saunas And Football. Does Belarus

have the answer?...
21:47 Sun 29th Mar 20209 answers, last by ichkeria 10:30 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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youngmafbog

Will You Be Taking Steps To Stop Supporting China?

It's a pretty evil State with people eating wild animals and a disatrous human rights record. Now, if reports are correct, China is making money from this disaster by buying up stocks in the West and...
15:47 Sun 29th Mar 202080 answers, last by poorclare 17:43 Mon 30th Mar 2020
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Zacs-Master

Be Careful Where You Buy Your Face Masks From

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QAWNautQMA...
10:45 Sun 29th Mar 20205 answers, last by ichkeria 14:20 Sun 29th Mar 2020
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sp1814

Do You Think It Would Be A Good Idea For The Queen To Make A Public Broadcast

At this time of national emergency, should the Queen, or a senior member of the Royal Family send a message to the public on television? This could still be done whilst the film crew, producer etc,...
09:55 Sun 29th Mar 202046 answers, last by jno 20:20 Sun 29th Mar 2020

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