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    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Berk is a much underused derogatory description these days
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    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Yeah, I think the initial increase was brexit driven, then they were supposed to reduce numbers in 2019/20 but the pandemic came along. Think we’re still carrying those higher numbers So we’re carrying 140k more civil servants (civil service not public sector workers) than previously, public...
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    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    It’s a bit different, the Nvidia staff benefitted from share schemes that made many millionaires. Their hard work and productivity ultimately helped increase the value of the company and therefore they were highly incentivised as they benefitted personally Productivity in the public sector is...
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    The Olympics

    Yeah, just pure will to win. Some of the French fans didn’t like it but was probably his final chance to make a move. Missed most of the race but heard he was 40 second behind, managed to catch the last few mins though, amazing stuff
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    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Just not having the merry go round of PMs and senior ministerial positions will help. Not sure talking it down when it’s on the turn is wise though
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    Still very early days and got to give them the term to see what improvements are made. I still think just the stability will lead to some growth and minor improvement in public finances as long as they don’t do anything silly to dissuade investment Strange to cut infrastructure projects when...
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    Message from the King

    Cant argue with that. People are going to make mistakes in life, as long as they listen and learn then no complaints from me. It sounds like the changes to family zone haven’t suppressed take up either. Some of the decisions/changes will work, some won’t, but overall it feels like we’re in a far...
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    The Olympics

    Gutted for Peaty last night, so close !
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    Andy Murray retiring

    Amazing comeback !
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    Manchester Airport Incident

    I think the wider concern, mine anyway, was that the lawyer and some in the Muslim community, certainly in the north, we’re trying to suggest the actions of the police were racially motivated and tried to stir up trouble on the back of it. The release of the latest video doesn’t necessarily...
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    Boxing 2024

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    Gathering for Tommy / Discontent

    Anyone got the link to the gofundme page ?
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    Cricket 2024

    I was saying that to a mate on Friday. Both of those fit and firing and we’d have a chance especially if stokes can keep chipping in with overs as well
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    Cricket 2024

    What a spell by Wood. Hope he’s fit for next ashes series
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    Manchester Airport Incident

    Not sure it’s racist but it’s certainly unnecessarily whipping up racial tensions which is as bad in my book as this then just plays into people like Robinsons hands Someone mentioned social media being a major problem in all this and I agree, not just the echo chambers, instant organisation...
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    Manchester Airport Incident

    I think we both know that will be the next angle from the lawyer, Galloway etc. I have read there were potentially two prior incidents at the airport but don’t know if that’s true. hopefully everyone will let the investigation play out and justice will be served all round.
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    Manchester Airport Incident

    Im hoping there’s going to be some humble pie and apologies. Whipping up of racial tensions is the last thing the country needs. The stuff outside the police station was frankly disgraceful, especially as the officer had been suspended, an investigation started and statements released which...
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    Boxing 2024

    Yeah, not overly comfortable with the fight as I think they’re both done and a bit damaged but grown men so their call 🤷‍♂️
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    Boxing 2024

    Wach is done but Itauma looks like he could be some talent….only 19 !!!
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    Manchester Airport Incident

    Can’t see Galloway and cat in the same sentence and not attach this
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