Today’s must watch and some important stats – politicalbetting.com
I am still digesting today’s results but it is clear the old political duopoly is over, from a betting perspective the next general election might be the one where UNS falls apart completely.
The PM promises to go faster with change. The problem is his changes bring higher taxes, higher energy prices, more migrants, more small boats, cuts in benefits for pensioners and the disabled. These are not the changes most people want."
They need to drop the Change thing. It was deliberately designed as the slogan for the Ming Vase election because it was nebulous and didn’t mean much. Now they’re in government he keeps waffling on about his Plan For Change but he’s never taken the time to really set out what he wants.
Stop trying to make Change happen, Keir.
I agree. Sick of hearing about change as if it's by definition a good thing.
Talk about specifics.
I want incremental improvement.
What do we want... revolution incremental improvement...when do we want it... now over the next 5-10 years.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
They would have to kiss the ring of Nige...and of course we know he is such a great team player who loves to play nice / share with others. I think the team spirit would be about as good as Man United these days.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
I’m going to take those words I wrote, saying that on here, print them off (on soft paper) and put them on a plate and add some ketchup and some Worcester sauce and eat them.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
They would have to kiss the ring of Nige...and of course we know he is such a great team player who loves to play nice / share with others. I think the team spirit would be about as good as Man United these days.
You can't criticise Farage & Reform for being pro Brexit and Trump if you aren't going to criticise Brexit and Trump.
The lesson Ed Davey drew several weeks ago
I was most disappointed with the unknown stuntmans appearance this morning on the BBC....just standing there giving out ice creams....I want to see him 50ft up o a tightrope with no safety harshness juggling flaming torches while doing his interview.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
They would have to kiss the ring of Nige...and of course we know he is such a great team player who loves to play nice / share with others. I think the team spirit would be about as good as Man United these days.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
I’m going to take those words I wrote, saying that on here, print them off (on soft paper) and put them on a plate and add some ketchup and some Worcester sauce and eat them.
I’m going to eat my words !
Yes it turns out on PB the Conservatives didn't do too badly after all.
I'm comfortable with that if it keeps Jenrick in his kennel.
The PM promises to go faster with change. The problem is his changes bring higher taxes, higher energy prices, more migrants, more small boats, cuts in benefits for pensioners and the disabled. These are not the changes most people want."
They need to drop the Change thing. It was deliberately designed as the slogan for the Ming Vase election because it was nebulous and didn’t mean much. Now they’re in government he keeps waffling on about his Plan For Change but he’s never taken the time to really set out what he wants.
Stop trying to make Change happen, Keir.
I agree. Sick of hearing about change as if it's by definition a good thing.
Talk about specifics.
I want incremental improvement.
What do we want... revolution incremental improvement...when do we want it... now over the next 5-10 years.
No, I want it all the time. Starting tomorrow if possible, and forever.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
They would have to kiss the ring of Nige...and of course we know he is such a great team player who loves to play nice / share with others. I think the team spirit would be about as good as Man United these days.
Big Nige is the Harry Maguire of politics. Played a blinder last night after being written off as past it.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
I’m going to take those words I wrote, saying that on here, print them off (on soft paper) and put them on a plate and add some ketchup and some Worcester sauce and eat them.
I’m going to eat my words !
Yes it turns out on PB the Conservatives didn't do too badly after all.
I'm comfortable with that if it keeps Jenrick in his kennel.
The Tories expectations management was that they would lose 700 seats and they've avoided that.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
I’m going to take those words I wrote, saying that on here, print them off (on soft paper) and put them on a plate and add some ketchup and some Worcester sauce and eat them.
I’m going to eat my words !
Yes it turns out on PB the Conservatives didn't do too badly after all.
I'm comfortable with that if it keeps Jenrick in his kennel.
I’m referring to the fact I said labour did okay. I was wrong
I’d said, to quote the sadly MIA (not the shit rapper) Heathener, the Tories had had a shellacking.
Also not saying MIA raps about faeces, just she’s not very good, but she married a billionaire. Cool beans.
Ironically the Tories best bet to stay an independent party may now be PR if Reform has clearly overtaken them for good. Even the 15% they got today would elect 100 Tory MPs, whereas it would see the Tories down to just 10-15 MPs under FPTP and near wiped out and almost certainly forced to merge into Reform.
Farage by contrast, having previously favoured PR, would find the 30% his party got today would give Reform a comfortable majority of MPs with FPTP but most likely today's voteshares would see a Labour and LD and Green government with PR
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
Come on guys... let's leave Reform behind for a minute.
Yep, I've had bad vibes about him for a while, along those lines. It's not his politics - the Dems need their right wing as much as their left. But there's other stuff going on there.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
Exactly what happened in Canada in 2003
So long as you keep the Conservative name and keep on winning that's fine even if the policies are fash.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
They would have to kiss the ring of Nige...and of course we know he is such a great team player who loves to play nice / share with others. I think the team spirit would be about as good as Man United these days.
Big Nige is the Harry Maguire of politics. Played a blinder last night after being written off as past it.
I’ve used my daily picture otherwise I’d use the standard one of him chatting to a bird in the stands.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
Now about those saying last night that Labour hadn't done so badly....and the Tories have done even worse.
The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
But the Tories can simply absorb themselves into Reform and at a later date change their name to Conservative. Back to winning ways before you know it.
They would have to kiss the ring of Nige...and of course we know he is such a great team player who loves to play nice / share with others. I think the team spirit would be about as good as Man United these days.
There will be plenty who will be willing if it means they might keep their seats.
If my big sums are correct and west Northamptonshire is the only council remaining, it is impossible for CON to overtake LD. If true, the Conservatives have come third and the Libs in second place in terms of councillors.
Ironically the Tories best bet to stay an independent party may now be PR if Reform has clearly overtaken them for good. Even the 15% they got today would elect 100 Tory MPs, whereas it would see the Tories down to just 10-15 MPs under FPTP and near wiped out and almost certainly forced to merge into Reform.
Farage by contrast, having previously favoured PR, would find the 30% his party got today would give Reform a comfortable majority of MPs with FPTP but most likely today's voteshares would see a Labour and LD and Green government with PR
The National seat projections based on UNS from these local election results are overlooking that the LibDem success is concentrated in the south and west whereas Reform did best in the East. Spreading both parties’ votes evenly across the country understates the seats they might win, especially for the LDs who are batting from the lower share.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
May 9th for them, but yes. Senile old duffer seems not to know about the whole war in the Pacific thing.
If my big sums are correct and west Northamptonshire is the only council remaining, it is impossible for CON to overtake LD. If true, the Conservatives have come third and the Libs in second place in terms of councillors.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
May 9th for them, but yes. Senile old duffer seems not to know about the whole war in the Pacific thing.
Plenty in Trump's administration seem to think the attack on Pearl Harbour happened in June 1942 as they repeatedly seem to get confused with the greatest ambush in history that was the Battle of Midway.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
Trump's forgotten America was still fighting Japan until August.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
Trump's forgotten America was still fighting Japan until August.
He probably doesn't like the fact we were allied with China.
Good luck! A very pleasant change from what YT normally recommends to me which involves arming my 'compound'. Which - according to a digital marketing friend - is because I watched videos about home made pickles and preserves.
Donald Trump has announced that the US is to strip mention of Europe out of its annual celebration of victory in the Second World War. The president said that the May 8 Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will become “Victory Day for World War Two”.
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
Trump's forgotten America was still fighting Japan until August.
Only fair, his supporters have forgotten the fascists were the enemy too.
The PM promises to go faster with change. The problem is his changes bring higher taxes, higher energy prices, more migrants, more small boats, cuts in benefits for pensioners and the disabled. These are not the changes most people want."
They need to drop the Change thing. It was deliberately designed as the slogan for the Ming Vase election because it was nebulous and didn’t mean much. Now they’re in government he keeps waffling on about his Plan For Change but he’s never taken the time to really set out what he wants.
Stop trying to make Change happen, Keir.
I agree. Sick of hearing about change as if it's by definition a good thing.
Talk about specifics.
I want incremental improvement.
What do we want... revolution incremental improvement...when do we want it... now over the next 5-10 years.
The one I learnt at a party conference was...
What do we want? Gradual change! When do we want it? In due course!
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
The PM promises to go faster with change. The problem is his changes bring higher taxes, higher energy prices, more migrants, more small boats, cuts in benefits for pensioners and the disabled. These are not the changes most people want."
They need to drop the Change thing. It was deliberately designed as the slogan for the Ming Vase election because it was nebulous and didn’t mean much. Now they’re in government he keeps waffling on about his Plan For Change but he’s never taken the time to really set out what he wants.
Stop trying to make Change happen, Keir.
I agree. Sick of hearing about change as if it's by definition a good thing.
Talk about specifics.
I want incremental improvement.
What do we want... revolution incremental improvement...when do we want it... now over the next 5-10 years.
The one I learnt at a party conference was...
What do we want? Gradual change! When do we want it? In due course!
The people's flag is slightly pink, It's not as red as most folks think. We must not let the people know What socialists thought long ago.
Don't let the scarlet banner float. We want the middle class’s vote. Let our old-fashioned comrades sneer, We'll stay in power for many a year.
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
Come on guys... let's leave Reform behind for a minute.
You kidding.
It’s nice to have a day without incessant blethering and obsessing, from U.K. based posters, about Donald Ruddy Trump.
Unfortunately Donald Trump, and his destruction of the world economy, has far greater consequences for most UK citizens who/whose neighbours haven't just elected a Reform council to mismanage their local authority. If only it didn't and we could all worry about the inhabitants of the NE / Kent whose kids won't have libraries, SEN provision etc.
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think a lot of Reform inclined voters think helping Ukraine should be done with the money left over once the UK is fit for purpose. I doubt many think in terms of geo politics at all, and wouldn’t know anything about Ukraine, other than they’re at war with Russia
Left wing friend, very bright, kinda Blairite. Two kids, made his own fortune, massive engineer geek
We got on to politics and I admitted I'm now Reform and he pretended to do a little rant but we both knew his heart wasn't in it. He then went on a ten minute rant of his own, about the utter nediocrity of Starmer (with tones of genuinely bitter disappointment). He then said "fuck it, maybe Farage will be better, or maybe he will be Trump. I don't care any more, maybe it's worth the risk
He then became eloquently sad and angry about the school in South London opposite his house where he sees little girls in niqabs - aged 12 or so
This is the pond in which Reform is flourishing. A mixture of contempt for our present big parties, despair at their stupidity, a sense of "roll the dice" and a genuine disquiet about cultural changes
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
Who knows what the world will look like by July 2029.
Left wing friend, very bright, kinda Blairite. Two kids, made his own fortune, massive engineer geek
We got on to politics and I admitted I'm now Reform and he pretended to do a little rant but we both knew his heart wasn't in it. He then went on a ten minute rant of his own, about the utter nediocrity of Starmer (with tones of genuinely bitter disappointment). He then said "fuck it, maybe Farage will be better, or maybe he will be Trump. I don't care any more, maybe it's worth the risk
He then became eloquently sad and angry about the school in South London opposite his house where he sees little girls in niqabs - aged 12 or so
This is the pond in which Reform is flourishing. A mixture of contempt for our present big parties, despair at their stupidity, a sense of "roll the dice" and a genuine disquiet about cultural changes
I don't think Keir is exciting enough to be called a ned. I think he'd struggle with the accent too.
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
You need to brush up on your north east geography!
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
Who knows what the world will look like by July 2029.
It's interesting to remember how Jeremy Corbyn's ratings went into the toilet and never recovered after he took Russia's side after the Salisbury poisonings
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
You need to brush up on your north east geography!
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
Who knows what the world will look like by July 2029.
2029 is always a vaguely terrifying year in my brain because it's the future Kyle Reese is running around dodging Terminators and HKs in.
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
They think Russia etc. is a weak spot for Reform? I think it could be, but it wasn't yesterday.
I think the Russia angle kicks in when it looks like Farage/Reform will be running foreign/defence policy rather than schools and potholes in Geordieland.
They should be so lucky. Their responsibilities are
1 Social care 2 Anything else they can't wriggle out of 3 Erm... 4 That's about it.
Some new councillors will rise to the challenge, I'm sure. But the promises made and implied are awfully big, and it's going to be a challenge to deliver them.
That name is not good for searching on YouTube, but I found it and gave it its first Like.
Its brand new - literally. I'm tagging each video and borrowing a few tags. It will get out there. We just thought "Emergency Podcast" was kind of appropriate as so many serious pods have to do Emergency Podcasts...
That name is not good for searching on YouTube, but I found it and gave it its first Like.
It has a few likes - the YT user-interface just doesn't show them. On YT - I discovered recently that if you back out of a video within three seconds then YT severely marks it down. So if you ever really dislike a video or channel...
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The big problem the Tories, their brand is shot, while they aren't in power to change anything and massive lack of talent.
revolutionincremental improvement...when do we want it...nowover the next 5-10 years.Come on guys... let's leave Reform behind for a minute.
I’m going to eat my words !
He’s Roy Keane.
It’s nice to have a day without incessant blethering and obsessing, from U.K. based posters, about Donald Ruddy Trump.
He was certainly the fall guy for the useless coalition.
I'm comfortable with that if it keeps Jenrick in his kennel.
Starting tomorrow if possible, and forever.
Will post here as an exclusive...
A political career begins / ends...
I’d said, to quote the sadly MIA (not the shit rapper) Heathener, the Tories had had a shellacking.
Also not saying MIA raps about faeces, just she’s not very good, but she married a billionaire. Cool beans.
#LegendaryModestyKlaxon
Farage by contrast, having previously favoured PR, would find the 30% his party got today would give Reform a comfortable majority of MPs with FPTP but most likely today's voteshares would see a Labour and LD and Green government with PR
It's not his politics - the Dems need their right wing as much as their left. But there's other stuff going on there.
'You're commendably/recklessly honest.'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/02/kemi-badenoch-i-am-sorry-for-election-bloodbath/
Wonder where he got that idea......
.Russia also uses Victory Day to celebrate the end of the war.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2025/england/councils/E06000062
Senile old duffer seems not to know about the whole war in the Pacific thing.
General 2: "Starmer didn't have enough Councillors. The attack never took place."
"This is the proper way to begin a story."
https://x.com/nxthompson/status/1918268036949193149
https://youtu.be/T7Okk0bsMpI
What do we want?
Gradual change!
When do we want it?
In due course!
This man could make the story of the greatest night of your life seem stilted, awkward and boring
In his first speech after yesterdays elections, Starmer could have chosen to appear at a school, a library or a care home. He could have spoken about the cost of living crisis.
Instead he chose to appear at a defence contractor and speak about Ukraine & military drones
https://x.com/saulstaniforth/status/1918244829491777904?s=46&t=CW4pL-mMpTqsJXCdjW0Z6Q
It's not as red as most folks think.
We must not let the people know
What socialists thought long ago.
Don't let the scarlet banner float.
We want the middle class’s vote.
Let our old-fashioned comrades sneer,
We'll stay in power for many a year.
Lancashire is particularly depressing, Reform taking control and 2nd place seems to be Gaza Independents.
Urgh.
Lloyd George without the ability.
Or the sex (well, so far as we know).
Fun fact, both Jenrick and Richard Burgon both went to St. John's.
This is democracy manifest
Main parties up their game.
Wilberforce, ironically, spent much of his time at Cambridge boozing and gambling.
Left wing friend, very bright, kinda Blairite. Two kids, made his own fortune, massive engineer geek
We got on to politics and I admitted I'm now Reform and he pretended to do a little rant but we both knew his heart wasn't in it. He then went on a ten minute rant of his own, about the utter nediocrity of Starmer (with tones of genuinely bitter disappointment). He then said "fuck it, maybe Farage will be better, or maybe he will be Trump. I don't care any more, maybe it's worth the risk
He then became eloquently sad and angry about the school in South London opposite his house where he sees little girls in niqabs - aged 12 or so
This is the pond in which Reform is flourishing. A mixture of contempt for our present big parties, despair at their stupidity, a sense of "roll the dice" and a genuine disquiet about cultural changes
Meanwhile.
Zhao Xintong knocks Ronnie out with a session to spare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoDKh1EAZjI
They should be so lucky. Their responsibilities are
1 Social care
2 Anything else they can't wriggle out of
3 Erm...
4 That's about it.
Some new councillors will rise to the challenge, I'm sure. But the promises made and implied are awfully big, and it's going to be a challenge to deliver them.
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