I'm popping out for some festive cheer. I will be able to see the comments but not comment myself. For some reason my iphone doesn't log me in to PB.com but my laptop and desktop do. Probably a settings issue? Anyone got any suggestions?
Thanks to those of who are helping to solve the puzzle. Please keep going! Back around 2pm.
Have you tried logging in via the Vanilla website, that usually keeps me logged in.
28 = Steve Bannon so assume 26 = Tan, but a bit less sure about that.
28 ac. Anagram of Bevan indicated by upset Bevan = VEBAN, in anagram of No (number) Ten's reshuffle = STENON. VEBAN in STENON = STE (VE BAN) NON. Political strategist = Steve Bannon.
Merry Christmas to all on this site. Hope you are all having a happy Christmas. Wishing all of you a happy and relaxing Boxing Day, and a healthy and great 2019.
25 across Blindfold (blind = screen; fold = close up; no idea how it relates to unclear Brexit)?
Yes. The wordplay is exactly as you have it. I have to concede the definition bit is a bit dubious. But some critics of Brexit, including Corbyn, have described the Brexit that we are heading for as a "Blind Brexit" and also a "Blindfold Brexit". Because the type of agreement we going to get down the line is not at all clear or agreed as yet.
2 down -- Ritzy? Jonathan Aitken stayed at the Paris Ritz, as did the Hamiltons shortly before their downfall. They should put a warning for MPs on Tripadvisor.
2 down -- Ritzy? Jonathan Aitken stayed at the Paris Ritz, as did the Hamiltons shortly before their downfall. They should put a warning for MPs on Tripadvisor.
15 is expansive isn’t it? Was looking for a famous liberal to include in a word for speech, but I think it’s just that ‘liberal in speech’ and ‘far reaching’ can both mean ‘expansive’.
15 is expansive isn’t it? Was looking for a famous liberal to include in a word for speech, but I think it’s just that ‘liberal in speech’ and ‘far reaching’ can both mean ‘expansive’.
Christmas greetings to all on PB both those who like me and those who loathe me. Don't worry- I treat you all with equal contempt.
Thank you for the fascinating debates and discussions.
As for Christmas, a quiet day with Mrs Stodge - I went for a post-lunch constitutional and here in East Ham you soon realise there are people who don't celebrate Christmas. If I'd not fancied our huge Christmas roast, the kebab shop was open which serves chicken (allegedly) and lamb (even more allegedly).
Unlike someone earlier, I've eschewed the crossword for tomorrow's racing. I've had a bet on POLITOLOGUE in the King George at 11/2 which looks a shot to nothing as long as the rain stays away.
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https://politicalbetting.vanillacommunity.com/
6d Away Fan
10a Ahern
https://twitter.com/Tobias_Ellwood/status/1077477524119212032
[edit... someone got there first]
Not Tan.
Israeli = Peres. Trio in government = Troika. Peres + Troika = Perestroika. Russian for Restructuring - political and economic. Gorbachev era.
Away Fan. A means = A way. To stir up = fan. Away fan = opposition supporter.
Female's = her's. With a female's = A + her. Point of view = N = (North). The "of view" isn't really discussed.
A + her + N = Ahern = Politician.
I received a copy of the Jeremy Corbyn Annual!
(I hate crosswords... 😀)
Edit: too slow.
Apparently not
https://www.hawkin.com/jeremy-corbyn-annual-2019
Across. 11, 13, 15, 20, 24, 27.
Down. 2, 3, 11, 14, 15.
Christmas greetings to all on PB both those who like me and those who loathe me. Don't worry- I treat you all with equal contempt.
Thank you for the fascinating debates and discussions.
As for Christmas, a quiet day with Mrs Stodge - I went for a post-lunch constitutional and here in East Ham you soon realise there are people who don't celebrate Christmas. If I'd not fancied our huge Christmas roast, the kebab shop was open which serves chicken (allegedly) and lamb (even more allegedly).
Unlike someone earlier, I've eschewed the crossword for tomorrow's racing. I've had a bet on POLITOLOGUE in the King George at 11/2 which looks a shot to nothing as long as the rain stays away.
https://twitter.com/idvck/status/1077555683401392130?s=21
Tbh I'd rejected this earlier as I was looking at "trained to be" which does not quite work.
Thanks once again to Mike and all you PBers for indulging me once again.
That's all folks!