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Thread 43 Starmer : il ritorno della luce e la semina del Lathyrus odoratus

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DuncinToffee · 06/02/2026 12:36

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pointythings · 14/02/2026 16:56

DuncinToffee · 14/02/2026 16:42

What an exciting race, silver!

It really was. Stolz is a bit unbeatable at the moment. However, nobody stays that way forever.

I do think the Dutch need to think about what they want - the traditional approach is a dead duck.

placemats · 14/02/2026 17:03

DuncinToffee · 14/02/2026 11:03

From Starmer's speech at the European Security Council:

"We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore.

"Because we know that in a dangerous world, we would not take control by turning inward, we would surrender it.

“And I won't let that happen."

Starmer says the US is an indispensable ally but calls for building a more European Nato, underpinned by "deeper links".

Starmer says he will pursue “closer economic alignment” with the EU.

“We must look at where we can move closer to the single market… the prize here is greater security and stronger growth.”

Missed this. Excellent news and much needed.

MaybeNotBob · 14/02/2026 17:08

OK, so now it's ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?

Glad we cleared that one up...

Thread 43 Starmer : il ritorno della luce e la semina del Lathyrus odoratus
cardibach · 14/02/2026 17:44

itsgettingweird · 14/02/2026 12:54

Same here. Beautiful sunshine but 2°!

Ds said earlier “I hate the constant rain - but at least it was warmer” 🤣

I’m with your DS!

SerendipityJane · 14/02/2026 17:48

So where is he seeking asylum then ?

persephonia · 14/02/2026 17:57

MaybeNotBob · 14/02/2026 17:08

OK, so now it's ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?

Glad we cleared that one up...

He's such a drama lama

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:05

There are at least four threads going at the moment, which are infested with racism. It is horrible.

PickAChew · 14/02/2026 18:23

MaybeNotBob · 14/02/2026 17:08

OK, so now it's ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?

Glad we cleared that one up...

They should send him back where he came from.

On second thoughts...

SerendipityJane · 14/02/2026 18:29

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:05

There are at least four threads going at the moment, which are infested with racism. It is horrible.

It's had not to feel sorry for Nigel Farage. From now to whenever the election (which he has no idea of timing) he has to be indefatigable in pushing the crock of reform up the incline of unfavourable demographics. whilst at the same time keeping the plates spinning on the "appeal" of reform whilst at any moment something could happen in the US (also out of his control) or Russia.

Sound a lot ? He won't even have started. He also needs to keep a very close eye on all those Tories who have "defected" to Reform and now look even more like a task force to oust the leader than last year.

All this whilst hoping no one defects to the UK from Russia with all the receipts.

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:33

MaybeNotBob · 14/02/2026 17:08

OK, so now it's ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?

Glad we cleared that one up...

Priority target for Isis or about to be collared by the police?

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:36

Ah. I have just seen he is asking his supporters for money.

derxa · 14/02/2026 18:37

Well done Scotland. Yaaaaaay!

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:46

You are a strange one Derxa. You don't post on this thread for months and then suddenly you're here apostrophe policing and announcing rugby results. 🧐 🤔😄

Well done Scotland, though. 👏

countrygirl99 · 14/02/2026 18:48

PickAChew · 14/02/2026 18:23

They should send him back where he came from.

On second thoughts...

Shove him in a crummy hotel à la Britannia chain for a couple of years while they ditherer with his asylum claim.

derxa · 14/02/2026 18:48

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:46

You are a strange one Derxa. You don't post on this thread for months and then suddenly you're here apostrophe policing and announcing rugby results. 🧐 🤔😄

Well done Scotland, though. 👏

Edited

Always lurking though. Good luck to Kemi she’s a Bonnie fechter

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 18:54

countrygirl99 · 14/02/2026 18:48

Shove him in a crummy hotel à la Britannia chain for a couple of years while they ditherer with his asylum claim.

He is so worried he is posting videos from the airport he's landed in (Alicante apparently). What a knob he is. Oh and he's left his family behind.

cardibach · 14/02/2026 18:57

Does anyone think ISIS give a shit about Tiny Tommy Ten Names?

placemats · 14/02/2026 19:00

MaybeNotBob · 14/02/2026 17:08

OK, so now it's ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?

Glad we cleared that one up...

Where has he gone to?

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 19:04

placemats · 14/02/2026 19:00

Where has he gone to?

Alicante by the looks of it.

placemats · 14/02/2026 19:05

derxa · 14/02/2026 18:48

Always lurking though. Good luck to Kemi she’s a Bonnie fechter

😂. Courageous? Give over.

Good win for Scotland. France will take the Championship.

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 19:05

cardibach · 14/02/2026 18:57

Does anyone think ISIS give a shit about Tiny Tommy Ten Names?

If they do, all they have to do is follow him on X to find out where he is.

placemats · 14/02/2026 19:05

PandoraSocks · 14/02/2026 19:04

Alicante by the looks of it.

What a surprise 🫢

persephonia · 14/02/2026 19:10

placemats · 14/02/2026 19:05

What a surprise 🫢

Spain have a very tough line on immigration and famously no Muslims. So he should be much safer there. Oh wait....

placemats · 14/02/2026 19:17

persephonia · 14/02/2026 19:10

Spain have a very tough line on immigration and famously no Muslims. So he should be much safer there. Oh wait....

The magnificent Alhambra Palace will obviously trigger poor tommy ten names.

DuncinToffee · 14/02/2026 19:28

This is worrying from Shaum Linton

Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.

UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:

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