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Monthly Archives: December 2012

British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAPS) – public don’t take issue of breast surgery seriously enough

December 31, 2012

(satire – nearly) The president of the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAPS) – the body which regulates breast enlargement …

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Iceland gives bankers 9 months in prison – while in the UK we knight them

December 31, 2012

Iceland has just jailed two of its bankers for fraud stemming from the 2008 economic crisis. While in the UK …

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The 12 Biggest Coalition Cockups of 2012

December 30, 2012

So many to choose from but these are my top 12. If you think I’ve missed any – feel free …

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Our government’s tried to suppress Twitter users for spreading malicious gossip before. In 1675!

December 29, 2012

(not satire – it’s history) There is serious talk – especially after the Leveson report – of controlling Twitter and …

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Where are all the left-wing rebellious Old-Etonians? Or are they all brainwashed?

December 29, 2012

(not satire – it’s a serious question!) I’m curious why Eton doesn’t produce at least some rebels and lefties. It …

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Charade-Gate scandal – coalition conflict escalates as Clegg accuses Cameron of cheating at charades

December 29, 2012

(satire – maybe) The conflict between the Liberal Democrats and their Conservative Party coalition partners erupted into open warfare last …

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Daily Mail ‘fixer’ David Rose defends paedophilia accused and attacks child abuse victims. Again.

December 28, 2012

(not satire – it’s Mail hack David Rose) Establishment ‘fixer’ and Daily Mail hack David Rose is at it again. …

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Firm paid £73m to find work for unemployed has exactly one apprenticeship vacancy for the whole UK

December 27, 2012

(not satire – it’s ConDemNation today) A firm which was set up by two Tory donors and won contracts worth £73m …

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Coalition Cabinet Tensions Rise After Dispute Over Quality Street Chocolate Toffee Fingers

December 27, 2012

(satire – maybe) Tensions between Tory and Liberal Democrat cabinet coalition partners are rising amid reports that Prime Minister David …

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More Wet Downpours of Triviality Forecast from Nick Clegg to End 2012

December 27, 2012

(satire) Another wet and pointless week could mark the end of one of the wettest politicians in Britain, with no …

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Clegg warns Tories not to pull UK out of Europe with a tow rope attached to a giant turtle

December 27, 2012

(satire – probably) Nick Clegg has used the fifth anniversary of his election as Liberal Democrat leader to fight accusations that …

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Most Britons support ban on fox, hunt and other annoying Tory MPs, survey finds

December 26, 2012

(satire – I think) Poll shows 76% are against moves to make Jeremy Hunt legal, rising to 81% for Michael …

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Oops! Was it only me spotted the flaw in the Queen’s Christmas message?

December 25, 2012

Didn’t anybody else notice the flaw in the Queen’s Christmas message? In it, she pointedly praised the volunteers who stewarded …

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David Cameron Christmas Message Cites Gospel of John Terry

December 24, 2012

(satire) David Cameron has issued one of the most overtly religious Christmas messages of any recent British prime minister, citing the Gospel of …

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Are McAlpine’s lawyers breaking the solicitors’ code of practice?

December 24, 2012

According to the Solicitors Regulation Authority, any lawyers attempting to steamroller people accused of libel into paying money before a case goes …

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Barclays Pays Executive £3m to Clamp Down on High Pay

December 23, 2012

No – it’s not satire. Really. Barclays Bank has decided to clamp down on their out-of-control executive bonus and pay structure …

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Nick Clegg Hails 2012 ‘Breakthrough Year’ As Party Skates On Thin Ice

December 22, 2012

(satire – probably) The Liberal Democrats are celebrating an extraordinary year under Nick Clegg’s leadership in which they finally managed …

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Tories Blame Brown Administration for Failure of World to End

December 21, 2012

(satire- maybe) Osborne misses apocalyptic targets as outlook for end of world downgraded Coalition ministers and MPs have put the …

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Andrew Mitchell – “Rozzers gone and stitched me up good and proper!”

December 20, 2012

(satire – I think) Relations between the Conservative party and the police were threatening to erupt into open warfare after friends of …

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How much did cuddly Vince Cable know about the hanging of innocent Nigerian playwright Ken Saro-Wiwa?

December 18, 2012

(not satire I’m afraid) People have told me that Vince Cable often comes across as one of the cuddliest members …

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Comet Store Failure – Vince Cable pledges to clamp down on people not buying enough tellies

December 18, 2012

(satire – probably) The business secretary, Vince Cable, has ordered an inquiry into the collapse of high street electricals chain Comet after surprise …

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Conservative Party Split Over Tame-Sex Marriage

December 18, 2012

(satire – I think) David Cameron has been warned that he could tear the Conservative Party in two if he …

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George Osborne wins BBC Spoilt Personality of the Year

December 17, 2012

(satire – probably) The Chancellor George Osborne has been voted the 2012 BBC Spoilt Personality of the Year. The back-pedalling and Selfridge’s …

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Watch out! If a top Tory abuses you – don’t tell anyone. It could get you arrested.

December 17, 2012

(No – not satire. Should be, but it’s not.) Beware of Tory revenge. The police officer responsible for telling the …

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THE BS AWARDS 2012 – vote now for the biggest bullshitter in Cameron’s Big Shit Society

December 15, 2012

THE BS AWARDS 2012 . UPDATE AND RESULT! The winner is ………. The well-deserved outright winner of the BS AWARDS 2012 for …

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Learn English Ed Miliband tells teenagers as he admits Labour failed to stop segregation of parents and kids

December 14, 2012

(satire) Labour leader to unveil English-language strategy as part of initiative to improve social integration between parents and teenagers in …

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Culture Secretary Maria Miller’s career over after PM pledges “full confidence” in her

December 13, 2012

(satire – I think) The Culture Secretary Maria Miller was preparing for life outside politics after the Prime Minister David …

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The Telegraph lied. Here’s their apology to Margaret Hodge MP

December 13, 2012

(not satire – it’s the Telegraph!) Remember when the Telegraph led the effort by the right-wing press to deflect criticism …

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Rebekah Brooks Received £10.8m in Smokes and Snout from News International

December 12, 2012

(satire – probably) Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News International facing charges of illegal phone hacking and payments to …

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Real men prefer women (or men) not girls (or boys)

December 12, 2012

(not satire) Spin doctor to the stars Max Clifford – before he himself was arrested – made a good stab …

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