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"Modern Tories may no longer be interested in what Jesus would do, but surely they still care what Maggie would say. It's impossible to imagine the woman who delivered the Sermon On The Mound arguing opinion polls trump morality" says @RobDotHutton
thecritic.co.uk/nothing-matt…
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Every beep is 100 deaths.
SOUND ON. Please watch to the end.
Cranks and their misinformation are deadly.
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REAL TALK TIME:
We’re in a situation of exponential growth again - the only difference is the doubling time is longer. Unless the government get their act together & do something now, it’s going go on and on.
We have 3-4 weeks before it’s as bad as the first wave. #WearAMask
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12/. The govt is PAYING newspapers & websites run positive stories about their handling of the #coronavirus crisis.
It is sometimes hard to spot which stories are advertorials paid for by the taxpayer. See @guardian @standardnews @DailyMailUK SHARE MORE👇 bit.ly/3dc7fiI
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Fake coronavirus maps that spread malware. Coronavirus phishing emails. A coronavirus tracker Android app that’s actually ransomware. The attacks keep coming. Hackers are exploiting our fear and hunger for info about the pandemic. Be careful of what you click on and download.
#ESETresearch ALERT: #COVID19 #Android #Ransomware: If you installed malicious Coronavirus Tracker app that locked your smartphone and requested ransom, use "4865083501" code to unlock it. Key is hardcoded. @LukasStefanko Details: domaintools.com/resources/bl…
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The Daily Express has wrongly reported that new research into Covid-19 found the virus was genetically engineered for 'efficient spreading in the human population'.
The study it quotes does not make this claim.
fullfact.org/health/new-coro…
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99 smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps. Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route! #googlemapshacks simonweckert.com/googlemapsh…
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“There’s a reason why Harry and Meghan are demonised. But you won’t read all about it “. By me, for @ObserverUK theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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**THREAD**
The Daily Express has published an appalling, irresponsible and misleading weather article, giving the impression that ‘150mph winds’ will hit the UK this weekend.
Let me show you, with evidence, why this couldn't be further from the truth.
Dave Smith retweeted
this telegraph story about keir starmer's wikipedia page being edited to remove a reference about him being a millionaire is complete nonsense ... (1/4)
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Probably the most profound paragraph about British politics you'll read throughout this whole sorry election campaign. By Robert Crampton in the Sunday Times thetimes.co.uk/article/why-d…
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“It is not too late. We have an interview prepared. Oven-ready, as Mr Johnson likes to say”
Andrew Neil issues a challenge for Boris Johnson to commit to an interview with him, to face questions on why people have “deemed him to be untrustworthy”
bbc.in/2sP9AxU
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So this happened. The Conservative Party took an interview from @GMB this morning. They edited it to add on the last shot in which Keir Starmer looks stumped. But that didn't happen. In the original Keir Starmer immediately answered @piersmorgan 's question.
Dave Smith retweeted
After 24 hours in Brussels, my message to MPs: Boris Johnson’s withdrawal agreement is piece of cake compared to future trade deal with EU and efforts to protect a level playing field. Singapore on Thames talk has seriously frightened the horses. We’re heading for a cliff edge
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Ah, just found the trapdoor to No Deal.
Clause 30 - if the Government doesn’t propose an extension to the transition, MPs have no say, & therefore if negotiations on future relationship unfinished by end of December next year, we’re out - it’s #NoDeal xitter.cf/CarolineLucas/status/1…
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Just been reminded of Edward Carson's 1921 line: "What a fool I was! I was only a puppet, and so was Ulster, and so was Ireland, in the political game that was to get the Conservative Party into Power".
Dave Smith retweeted
The pattern of European populism is once again clear:
1) Attack mainstream opponents for not reaching a fantasy outcome
2) Come to power
3) Obtain the same (or worse) as your opponent at a higher economic cost
It was true in Greece and Italy. It is now true in the UK. #Brexit