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Thread 27 Starmer: He's a very clever cat

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DuncinToffee · 11/07/2025 18:03

A nod to the Chief Mouser

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placemats · 29/07/2025 15:40

How is Tammy able to get out of the country on such a serious assault? Train to France?

SerendipityJane · 29/07/2025 15:55

placemats · 29/07/2025 15:40

How is Tammy able to get out of the country on such a serious assault? Train to France?

He has a few passports to choose from, I believe.

PandoraSocks · 29/07/2025 15:56

"Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was contacted by a female BBC reporter for comment.

Robinson responded with a message that said "slag" "

Wot a charmer.

Eta: this means he'll miss his own rally on Sept 13. He'll either be behind bars or skulking abroad.

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SerendipityJane · 29/07/2025 17:15

DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 17:02

What's with this whole delayed gratification that seems to be a thing ?

Everything is now mañana, mañana. 10 or twelve days. 90 days. Until September.

placemats · 29/07/2025 18:17

I was disgusted to hear on Radio 4 a person from the Israeli embassy say that the photo was of a child with disabilities because their mother and brother didn't look emaciated with starvation so therefore famine isn't taking place. It's beyond words how you come to that conclusion and publically state it.

Netanayu will double down again. He's a dangerous man. However it's good to hear Starmer say the government will recognise the State of Palestine. The outcry against Netanayu is growing.

placemats · 29/07/2025 18:24

SerendipityJane · 29/07/2025 15:55

He has a few passports to choose from, I believe.

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A 42 year old man boarded a flight out of the country this morning according to the BBC.

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DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 18:35

placemats · 29/07/2025 18:17

I was disgusted to hear on Radio 4 a person from the Israeli embassy say that the photo was of a child with disabilities because their mother and brother didn't look emaciated with starvation so therefore famine isn't taking place. It's beyond words how you come to that conclusion and publically state it.

Netanayu will double down again. He's a dangerous man. However it's good to hear Starmer say the government will recognise the State of Palestine. The outcry against Netanayu is growing.

It's beyond words indeed

I didn't expect this from the government, agree it is a good decision even with the caveat and delay

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DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 20:02

Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/29/uk-to-palestine-mean

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LlynTegid · 29/07/2025 20:20

cardibach · 29/07/2025 10:59

I’m with you @Notonthestairs
It doesn’t outlaw porn or stop people it’s age appropriate for watching it (I’d argue most of it isn’t appropriate for anyone…). It just makes it a bit less likely a child will stumble across it by accident.

Or an adult access it whilst in the House of Commons or at home when their loved ones are out. Less porn watched, less money to be made, and hopefully at least one less woman being exploited.

LlynTegid · 29/07/2025 20:24

DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 14:25

tommy ten names has fled the country again, police is wanting to speak to him about a serious assault at a train station.

Given the time of the alleged assault, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon could easily have got a train to Luton, Gatwick and left on a late night plane.

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DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 20:38

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast despite trade tariffs

Britain will be the third-fastest growing economy in the G7 this year and next, says International Monetary Fund as it raises prospect of two interest rate cuts

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/economics/article/uk-economy-imf-upgrades-uk-economy-growth-forecast-after-tariff-turmoil-5r5vsqhl7?utm_medium=Social

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placemats · 29/07/2025 20:38

St Pancras to Luton is credible, but there's a few changes to get to Gatwick. Can you roll up to an airport now and just book flight?

eta @LlynTegid

placemats · 29/07/2025 20:43

I know Tammy has minders and drivers too. There has to be extensive CCTV in St Pancras now given we're post Brexit.

BIossomtoes · 29/07/2025 20:46

placemats · 29/07/2025 20:38

St Pancras to Luton is credible, but there's a few changes to get to Gatwick. Can you roll up to an airport now and just book flight?

eta @LlynTegid

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You can catch a Thameslink direct from St Pancras to Gatwick.

Notonthestairs · 29/07/2025 21:07

Yes @BIossomtoesSome of the Thameslink services run from Luton/Luton Airport Parkway direct to Gatwick. So there were plenty of options. Yaxley-Lennon is from Luton.

pointythings · 29/07/2025 21:13

DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 20:38

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast despite trade tariffs

Britain will be the third-fastest growing economy in the G7 this year and next, says International Monetary Fund as it raises prospect of two interest rate cuts

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/economics/article/uk-economy-imf-upgrades-uk-economy-growth-forecast-after-tariff-turmoil-5r5vsqhl7?utm_medium=Social

I'm sure the right wing press will manage to spin that as a total failure.

Notonthestairs · 29/07/2025 21:27

DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 20:38

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast despite trade tariffs

Britain will be the third-fastest growing economy in the G7 this year and next, says International Monetary Fund as it raises prospect of two interest rate cuts

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/economics/article/uk-economy-imf-upgrades-uk-economy-growth-forecast-after-tariff-turmoil-5r5vsqhl7?utm_medium=Social

It’s funny that this article isn’t one of the first stories on the Times app. Nowhere near in fact.

countrygirl99 · 29/07/2025 22:12

placemats · 29/07/2025 20:38

St Pancras to Luton is credible, but there's a few changes to get to Gatwick. Can you roll up to an airport now and just book flight?

eta @LlynTegid

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You could book online while on the train. I was on a train from.St Pancras last night and had good data most of the way.

placemats · 29/07/2025 22:14

DuncinToffee · 29/07/2025 20:38

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast despite trade tariffs

Britain will be the third-fastest growing economy in the G7 this year and next, says International Monetary Fund as it raises prospect of two interest rate cuts

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/economics/article/uk-economy-imf-upgrades-uk-economy-growth-forecast-after-tariff-turmoil-5r5vsqhl7?utm_medium=Social

https://x.com/FT/status/1950292794272026657

Sorry xitter. Cover for Financial Times @DuncinToffee

https://x.com/FT/status/1950292794272026657

placemats · 29/07/2025 22:17

countrygirl99 · 29/07/2025 22:12

You could book online while on the train. I was on a train from.St Pancras last night and had good data most of the way.

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Has vibes of pre planned. As if fleeing the country is 1970s/80s. Doesn't happen like that now.

placemats · 29/07/2025 22:23

BIossomtoes · 29/07/2025 20:46

You can catch a Thameslink direct from St Pancras to Gatwick.

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It takes at best 1 hour 25 minutes on the train. Then get to terminal and through security. 40 mins by train to Luton.

Piggywaspushed · 29/07/2025 22:34

Tommeh 'lives' in Flitwick as it goes, Direct trains to both Luton and Gatwick. He hasn't lived in Luton for years. He's gone all posh.

Efacsen · 29/07/2025 22:58

placemats · 29/07/2025 22:17

Has vibes of pre planned. As if fleeing the country is 1970s/80s. Doesn't happen like that now.

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IDK but doesn't seem pre-planned to me - he was 'leafleting' for the cause just before he got into an altercation with the man he hospitalised - pictures released by the police show him carrying a satchel-type bag and pacing around protesting his innocence

Unless you mean he was prepared inasmuch he always carries his passport with him in case he commits a crime and has to immediately leave the country?

Efacsen · 29/07/2025 23:06

Piggywaspushed · 29/07/2025 22:34

Tommeh 'lives' in Flitwick as it goes, Direct trains to both Luton and Gatwick. He hasn't lived in Luton for years. He's gone all posh.

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Flitwick is also on the Thameslink link line - so he could have gone home to pick up his passport/arrange a flight

See also his villa in Spain - tho' last year when he was on the run he was holed up in a 5 star hotel in Cyprus