Thread 22. Sunak: Taxes, Truth and Tories

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The previous thread filled up fast, so here's another one with a reasonably topical title!

That has to be a joke surely.

Squirrel coz of the investigation into him?

Raab bullying report likely to be given to Sunak by the end of the week (I'm sure they wouldn't want it before PMQs...)

But despite the report being a finding of fact (rather than a judgment) publication might lag behind.

So we should expect lots of 🐿️ in the meantime

twitter.com/thetimes/status/1648091465921318913?s=46&t=Uw4lJNwxFZFnX0Xs3doHYg

How do you set a bear trap for someone who thinks they’re very clever? The golden rule is “Only ask questions you already know the answers to”. Here’s Sunak getting “bear-trapped” times a squillion! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

twitter.com/gnickodonnell/status/1647967050382422017?s=46&t=Uw4lJNwxFZFnX0Xs3doHYg

Fucks sakes we are being treated like idiots.
Catherine McKinnell asking the right questions here.

Hahaha, you really can't make this shit up

The Twitter has misunderstood. The plan hasn't been scrapped. It's the social media campaign.

The article is comedy gold though if anyone can get behind the paywall.

https://twitter.com/StephenFollows/status/1648224554966298626?t=xOp8kYbGWjTR75VxGapgqg&s=19

This is what Maths guy says?
Is it a spoof?

Yes you are right Piggy - No 10 wanted somebody to promote the maths to 18 idea and found a case study, Stephen Follows (film data analyst). But they didnt think to ask him if he agreed with the policy. He doesn't and he only studied maths formally until the age of 16.
He was only asked on Friday to talk about the policy and actually only accepted the invitation because he wanted to argue against a one size fits all policy.
His comments in the Times -
"While the importance of numeracy skills cannot be overstated, it is just as essential to acknowledge the many other skills and qualities that students need to thrive. Financial literacy, emotional intelligence, compassion and the ability to build healthy relationships are just a few areas where our current education system falls short. To prioritise maths over these skills is short-sighted, out of touch and grossly unfair on students.
Forcing students to study maths until the age of 18 risks stifling the passions and interests of individual students, the very qualities that education should be cultivating. Instead of imposing a blanket requirement that many will resent, schools should focus on helping students discover who they are and then provide the necessary support and resources for them to become the best version of that person. This approach would be far more effective than imposing an outdated notion that “more maths equals good” across the board."

I have no idea anymore what's a spoof and what's real

The Thick of It.

I have to find time to re watch that again

https://twitter.com/FitzcarraldoEds/status/1648230504712269826?cxt=HHwWhMCz1am62N8tAAAA

Anyone else disturbed by this - French publisher arrested in London on his way to the London Book Fair, allegedly on suspicion of terrorism and for having demonstrated against Macron's pension reforms. Taken into custody when he refused to hand over his phone & passcode. Can anyone share insight into whether this represents a stepping up of authoritarian intentions of the UK govt? I genuinely am not sure what to think here. Verso and Fitzcarraldo, two well-respected UK publishers, are corroborating the French publisher's version of the story (who themselves are a respectable, radical left press who publish intellectual heavyweights).

My posts are all real and serious.

At least Boris knows what a woman is.
But Jeremy Corbyn.
Build back better
Strong and stable.

You forgot Get Brexit Done.

@jgw1 you also forgot Citizens of Nowhere.

And enemies of the people

I think we need more information before making judgement. This is a snapshot from one viewpoint and if we've leant anything from recent years, it's to gather the facts first.

It is very odd, though.

I wouldn't disagree.

I wish to apologise for any upset caused by my forgetfulness. It was entirely inadvertent but my advisor did not tell me anything different so please blame them instead.

@jgw1 lets not overlook Truss' slogan - "Trusted to Deliver".
She did deliver, deliver, deliver.

The Moret story does look odd. The Art Review has this -
https://artreview.com/british-anti-terror-police-arrest-french-publisher-over-protests/

I understand the need not to jump to conclusions, absolutely.
Here's another link: https://inews.co.uk/news/world/radical-french-publisher-ernest-moret-arrested-terror-charges-london-2280927
I hope more UK journalists are investigating and will shine more light on things soon. It does seem a pretty preposterous idea that Moret would be on his way to the LBF to cause a terrorist disruption in protest of the pension reforms.

Like a particularly bad nightmare I am trying to forget about the Truss.

I’m really trying but my mortgage has just gone up again this month, so it’s not an easy task.
don’t forget strong & stable & oven ready.