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| R. Allin-Khan |
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6 | 1.60% |
| R. Burgon |
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80 | 21.33% |
| D. Butler |
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| A. Rayner |
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| I. Murray |
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5 | 1.33% |
| P. Flaps |
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177 | 47.20% |
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forkboy84 posted:Hope they've stocked up on Ben & Jerrys, getting fed up of them only having Phish Food. 
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Barry Foster posted:I can cope fine, since I'm a fucken goon but she can't bear it for more than three or four days at a time This is my exact situation with my wife, I'm happy doing nerd poo poo for weeks on end, she can't do half a jigsaw without going stir crazy. We're both key workers and need to be on site which helps but it could get strained in our house.
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Mar 23, 2020 14:46
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Jaeluni Asjil posted:It stays on your record for 6 years. You are tempting me to say gently caress it and do it, ha. I've given them one last chance to back down by suggesting that if I am paying for it 'someone in need' could occupy the room in my stead for April, and they would get their rent as normal. Yes, it's a veiled threat (despite that being a depressing reflection of everything), and yes, I know they'll refuse and I know the contract specifically states that I must be the occupier, no-one else, but it's impossible for them to refuse without looking like assholes, so gives me good grounds to appeal any future poo poo that comes of it. I have clearly tried to do everything in my power to be the reasonable person here as far as the paper trail is concerned. I honestly don't know why they're being so stubborn here, it's only a month's rent and they're not needing to pay a mortgage or anything, seems like given the situation it would be so much easier to just say fucksake and let me go.
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Mar 23, 2020 14:47
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Just got an email that is asking us to take unpaid leave, any holiday now or reduced working weeks. What fun
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Mar 23, 2020 14:49
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the BBC news ticker is saying Raab is the Designated Survivor. Is this actually a real thing that we do or is some parliament big brain at home on isolation watching Kiefer Sutherland on Netflix and said "hmm now theres an idea"
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Mar 23, 2020 14:53
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kecske posted:the BBC news ticker is saying Raab is the Designated Survivor. Is this actually a real thing that we do or is some parliament big brain at home on isolation watching Kiefer Sutherland on Netflix and said "hmm now theres an idea" He's the first Secretary of State so would be the usual cover for the Prime Minister (as Deputy PM isn't a real position).
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Mar 23, 2020 14:57
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kecske posted:the BBC news ticker is saying Raab is the Designated Survivor. Is this actually a real thing that we do or is some parliament big brain at home on isolation watching Kiefer Sutherland on Netflix and said "hmm now theres an idea" Pretty sure that's only an official term in the states but I guess the principle of having one senior government official set aside to take over should someone blow up some event makes sense. That they're talking about it with regards corona is sensationalist nonsense that will do nothing but spread more anxiety and panic.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/hungary-to-consider-bill-that-would-allow-orban-to-rule-by-decree Oh good, Orban's using this to go the full Reichstag Fire in Hungary I see
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Darth Walrus posted:https://twitter.com/samcoatessky/status/1242062590538321920?s=21 "Hey everyone I just found out this virus is dangerous and contagious, this is more serious than any of us thought"
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Mar 23, 2020 14:58
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kecske posted:the BBC news ticker is saying Raab is the Designated Survivor. Is this actually a real thing that we do or is some parliament big brain at home on isolation watching Kiefer Sutherland on Netflix and said "hmm now theres an idea"
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Mar 23, 2020 15:00
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Barry Foster posted:My partner has broken our isolation a couple of times to go for a walk along the Exe, which is directly outside our flat complex. To get there she only needs to touch the building door handle and the button to get out of the outer gate, and the buttons to get back in, all of which she does with her sleeve or something, which immediately then goes in the wash. When she walks, she'll see maybe two or three other people along our length doing the same thing, and they'll be, like, 200 metres away most of the time (and certainly never close than ten)
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Mar 23, 2020 15:09
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pumpinglemma posted:Nah, leaving the apartment to go for a walk occasionally - or even daily - is a good idea as long as you steer clear of others and take precautions around shared surfaces like those buttons. (Antiviral hand sanitiser would be even better than using a sleeve if you have any of that particular liquid gold.) It's technically a non-zero risk, but it's an incredibly low one, and speaking objectively I'd say it's worth it for the boost to your mental health if you'd otherwise be feeling cooped up. The only reason I'm not doing it myself is psychological - if I don't leave at all, then I know that random morning cough isn't the bad roni - and not everyone's brain is broken in that particular way. Yeah, that's exactly what I thought and exactly how I feel. High-five, fellow particular-broke-brainer
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Mar 23, 2020 15:13
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kecske posted:the BBC news ticker is saying Raab is the Designated Survivor. Is this actually a real thing that we do or is some parliament big brain at home on isolation watching Kiefer Sutherland on Netflix and said "hmm now theres an idea" It is and it isn't. Because the PM has no actual executive power it's not actually required, constitutionally. Basically the executive power in the UK rests with the ministers of state who exercise powers delegated from the Crown. The PM's role is to appoint them (well technically to advise the Queen on which ministers to appoint), which of course gives the PM effectively unlimited power because if any minister says no he can just fire them for someone who says otherwise. This means that unlike the US we have no need for a formal Designated Survivor to take over the role of President because the PM being unable to exercise power doesn't actually effect the Government's ability to govern in the same way that the President of the US not being available to sign things would stop their government from functioning - ministers and civil servants would still be able to run their departments, and Parliament could still pass laws. Eventually a new PM would be appointed in the normal way but there's no need to hurry. For example, Continuity of Government plans for the Cold War plan only for replacement of senior civil servants and ministers - the PM would be bundled off to Northwoods or Cobham but there was zero planning on who would replace him in the event of a decapitation attack, although this is also a practical as well constitutional consideration - it was also assumed that long-distance communications would break down to the point where local authorities would have to assume power for their areas. There *is* the concept of First Secretary of State/Deputy Prime Minister (Raab is the former, a deliberate gently caress-you to Javid/Sunak and Patel whose roles normally out-rank the Foreign Secretary) but neither have any actual constitutional role. Johnson is entitled to appoint someone to take over the non-constitutional roles of PM (which vary from PM to PM and even Cabinet to Cabinet) but if he was incapacitated Raab would have no actual power.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:14
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pumpinglemma posted:Nah, leaving the apartment to go for a walk occasionally - or even daily - is a good idea as long as you steer clear of others and take precautions around shared surfaces like those buttons. (Antiviral hand sanitiser would be even better than using a sleeve if you have any of that particular liquid gold.) It's technically a non-zero risk, but it's an incredibly low one, and speaking objectively I'd say it's worth it for the boost to your mental health if you'd otherwise be feeling cooped up. The only reason I'm not doing it myself is psychological - if I don't leave at all, then I know that random morning cough isn't the bad roni - and not everyone's brain is broken in that particular way. Given that low mood and lack of exercise is proven to be detrimental to the immune system I'd *absolutely* say going outside, with suitable precautions, is safer than getting cabin fever.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:17
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ThomasPaine posted:You are tempting me to say gently caress it and do it, ha. I'd familiarise yourself with Shelter and maybe get in touch with them for advice. A County Court Judgement can be serious poo poo so it's not like missing a phone payment or something, they can send you a letter (somewhere) sending you to court, you don't turn up, they ratchet up costs and send debt collectors after you for hundreds of pounds somewhere in the future (potentially) I'd e-mail them what you said and/or say you're on a limited income and can pay something like £10 a month (or whatever you can do) - get everything in writing, don't answer the phone to unknown numbers, give a contact address (ideally a place of work or something) and then bounce. I'd get moving sooner rather than later if the government's making noises about lockdowns as might be tricky to move house after today. If owt comes up in the future you've covered yourself in terms of offering reasonable payment under the circumstances. Of course, don't take legal advice off forum strangers, but a CCJ will get back to you eventually. e: same advice for debt collectors and other scumbags, unless its in writing it didn't happen, offer a payment plan within your means but try and wriggle out of it first. justcola fucked around with this message at 15:20 on Mar 23, 2020 |
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Mar 23, 2020 15:17
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justcola posted:give a contact address (ideally a place of work or something) and then bounce.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:21
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pumpinglemma posted:-- The only reason I'm not doing it myself is psychological - if I don't leave at all, then I know that random morning cough isn't the bad roni - and not everyone's brain is broken in that particular way. Yep. I was in the clear, then friend came around yesterday to collect her potatoes and now I get to be paranoid for another week.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:22
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justcola posted:If owt comes up in the future you've covered yourself in terms of offering reasonable payment under the circumstances. Of course, don't take legal advice off forum strangers, but a CCJ will get back to you eventually. Every place I've ever applied to rent, the credit check people will ask 'have you had a CCJ against you in the last <x> years'. I assume they check that poo poo, so there's that.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:23
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goddamnedtwisto posted:This means that unlike the US we have no need for a formal Designated Survivor to take over the role of President because the PM being unable to exercise power doesn't actually effect the Government's ability to govern in the same way that the President of the US not being available to sign things would stop their government from functioning - ministers and civil servants would still be able to run their departments, and Parliament could still pass laws. Eventually a new PM would be appointed in the normal way but there's no need to hurry.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:32
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Other members of this household have panic bought and filled the shelves. Meanwhile I just had some amazing potato cakes made from the spare mash from yesterday's roast and an egg that a friend gave us (she rescues battery hens).
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Mar 23, 2020 15:33
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forkboy84 posted:So is the Jobcentre open? I got an email last week saying sign ons are cancelled, benefits paid as normal.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:34
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justcola posted:I'd familiarise yourself with Shelter and maybe get in touch with them for advice. A County Court Judgement can be serious poo poo so it's not like missing a phone payment or something, they can send you a letter (somewhere) sending you to court, you don't turn up, they ratchet up costs and send debt collectors after you for hundreds of pounds somewhere in the future (potentially) Yeah I'm packed and leaving tomorrow evening. It's all good. I'm torn between 1) saving potential future hassle by paying the drat thing then putting a call out on Twitter offering the room to anyone who needs it for the month, and 2) ducking and running and sod the consequences, not like I'm realistically going to be applying for a mortgage anytime soon.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:46
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Dead Goon posted:I got an email last week saying sign ons are cancelled, benefits paid as normal. It's funny how many apparently "essential hardships" are being shown to be complete loving theatre when it's hurting anyone but the worst off.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:47
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huh, big drop in cases yesterday. 665 confirmed down from 1k. Almost certainly just a statistical outlier but weird.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:49
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Am genuinely not sure if I should cancel my rent direct debit. On one hand, if it all gets worse and I lose my job, I will be glad of the money, on the other if it all gets better I have no doubt the letting agency will use this an an excuse to turf me out of my home / raise my rent, even if I can pay it all back.
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ThomasPaine posted:I have clearly tried to do everything in my power to be the reasonable person here as far as the paper trail is concerned. I honestly don't know why they're being so stubborn here, it's only a month's rent and they're not needing to pay a mortgage or anything, seems like given the situation it would be so much easier to just say fucksake and let me go. Well the thing is, you might still have some money and for some reason it's not in their wallet
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I just learned about the existance of the US Senate candy drawer and had to share. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Desk quote:The candy desk has been a tradition of the United States Senate since 1968, whereby a senator who sits at a particular desk near a busy entrance keeps a drawer full of candy for members of the body. The current occupant of the candy desk is Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey. fake edit: Alex Salmond Not Guilty - except charge 7 (Not Proven) keep punching joe fucked around with this message at 15:54 on Mar 23, 2020 |
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ThomasPaine posted:huh, big drop in cases yesterday. 665 confirmed down from 1k. Almost certainly just a statistical outlier but weird. The same thing happened last Sunday as I recall. I think they just do less testing at the weekend.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:56
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a pipe smoking dog posted:Why are they suspending it? Surely they should be tightening it? officially so that doctors, nurses, etc can get to work without having to use the tube
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Mar 23, 2020 15:57
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quote:In 1965, California's George Murphy joined the Senate, and kept candy in his desk to offer his colleagues, and for himself, though eating is not allowed on the Senate floor.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:57
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Total Meatlove posted:Suspending the congestion charge when there’s no real lockdown in place is going to lead to an influx of people travelling in from the Home Counties isn’t it Why? Not much to actually do in London at the mo other than stay inside and work. The Home Counties lot will feel safer at home.
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Mar 23, 2020 15:59
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Salmond got acquitted of everything https://twitter.com/BBCPhilipSim/status/1242101797059207168
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Barry Foster posted:My partner has broken our isolation a couple of times to go for a walk along the Exe, which is directly outside our flat complex. Waterside? please tell me they've changed the gate combination since I last delivered pizza there in approximately 2014
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Mar 23, 2020 16:06
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Jedit posted:The same thing happened last Sunday as I recall. I think they just do less testing at the weekend. Well that's fair; i'm given to understand the virus also works monday to friday
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Mar 23, 2020 16:09
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Sainsburys are only opening delivery slots to elderly/vulnerable/disabled customers. You have to call them to say you're in one (or more) of those groups. I have been calling since 8 am and have yet to get through. There's no queuing system so it just keeps disconnecting. I have also discovered my iPhone call log goes up to 200 recent calls (and it's all Sainsburys).
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Mar 23, 2020 16:11
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CGI Stardust posted:It's an actual US thing that they've borrowed. I vaguely remember a couple of weeks back that Raab was looking kind of ill in the Commons, maybe he's had it and is now immune? Can't imagine any other reason why they'd select him. I mean the choice is surely Grayling, it’s the natural progression of a lifetime of failing upwards.
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Mar 23, 2020 16:12
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Bardeh posted:Salmond got acquitted of everything WATCH JOANNA CHERRY START A WAR
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Mar 23, 2020 16:15
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Bardeh posted:Salmond got acquitted of everything https://twitter.com/jazhur1/status/1242104952211808256 Scottish law is very different, it appears.
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Mar 23, 2020 16:19
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From Graun liveblog: it's loving everywhere here
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Bardeh posted:From Graun liveblog: Remember it's the wealthy and well travelled who get it first because they're going to places that have it, having close contact with travellers that have it and sitting in travel terminals with people that have it. That's not going to be reflective of the general population.
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