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Monthly Archives: November 2013

P&O Ferries value their shop goods over the lives of their passengers?

November 30, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UK today!) Six months ago, Richard Fearnside was travelling home from holiday on a night …

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The Boris Johnson IQ Test – take this quick test to see exactly how thick you are

November 29, 2013

(satire?) Take the Mayor of London’s IQ test and see if you’re too poor to be intelligent: . . Related articles by …

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UKIP Cllr who called care children ‘takers’ got state grants for his own children

November 28, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UKIP!) A UKIP councillor in Cambridgeshire who accused 3 children in care of being “takers …

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Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Michael Douglas to play Boris Johnson in new film

November 28, 2013

(satire?) Movie Legend Michael Douglas is to reprise his Oscar-winning role as the ruthless London Mayor “Boris Johnson” in a …

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Letter to Nick Clegg from defence contractor asking for endorsement

November 27, 2013

NMA Defence Systems UK Westminster Road London SW20 4ES Mr Nick Clegg Deputy Prime Minister 70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS …

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Whistleblower – Daily Mail approval first priority at DWP

November 27, 2013

(not satire – it’s Iain Duncan Smith!) A whistleblower at the Department for Work and Pensions who was contracted to …

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Independent Scotland to Retain Michael Gove in Severe Blow to Pro-Indy Camp

November 26, 2013

(satire?) In a severe blow to the pro-independence campaign, Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has admitted an independent Scotland would …

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“Back to work” scheme prevents unemployed from …. getting back to work!

November 26, 2013

(not satire – believe it or not – it’s the UK today!) Another one to add to my growing collection …

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The single killer question from ATOS that drove a woman to suicide

November 25, 2013

(not satire – it’s ATOS) I might have to stop writing satire. It seems I might be giving the wrong …

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6 facts that PROVE the Tories are leading the GREENEST government ever!

November 25, 2013

(satire?) Credit where credit’s due. Before the last election, David Cameron said he would lead the greenest government ever. Well …

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Lib Dems announce plan to revive party fortunes by nailing Nick Clegg’s scrotum to the floor

November 24, 2013

(satire?) The Liberal Democrats have announced a radical plan to revive their flagging fortunes and improve the party’s electoral prospects by pledging to …

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Here’s an interesting signature on a petition against ticket office closures: a Mr Boris Johnson

November 23, 2013

(not satire – it’s Boris Johnson!) London’s Mayor Boris Johnson has just announced he is to close all London Underground’s …

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Shocking censorship – police threaten to arrest satirical cartoonist for criticising rogue landlords

November 23, 2013

(not satire – unfortunately) This is truly shocking. Police in the UK today are threatening to arrest, prosecute and even …

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David Cameron launches inquiry into abuse of pure ‘methodism’ by top bankers

November 21, 2013

(satire?) The Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he is to launch an inquiry into the growing scandal of addiction and use …

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DWP forces children centre volunteer to work for Poundland instead

November 21, 2013

(not satire – it’s ConDemNation today!) A woman who has been volunteering at a Children’s Centre, helping with parent/toddler groups, …

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Revealed – the new Conservative Party logo for the 2015 election

November 21, 2013

(satire?) . Please feel free to comment. . Related articles by Tom Pride: What Tories say vs What Tories mean …

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Personal debt to banks: £1.4tn. Taxpayer-funded bailout to banks: £1.6tn. Connection?

November 20, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UK today!) According to a new report, personal debt in the UK is now £1.4 trillion …

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Cycling deaths in London – Boris to make an exception of himself?

November 20, 2013

(not satire – it’s Boris Johnson!) As part of his continuing efforts to blame cyclists for the recent spate of deaths …

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Warning – sharing this blogpost (in the UK) might be libellous

November 19, 2013

EXCLUSIVE – Lord McAlpine Admits to Chip Abuse . This headline is entirely true. On his own admission Lord McAlpine used …

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Drug addict ‘seeking help’ after admitting being a banker

November 17, 2013

(satire?) A hard-core drug addict has apologised for his “stupid and wrong” behaviour and said he is seeking professional help after …

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Cameron’s (secret) deal to open immigration door to UAE citizens

November 17, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UK today) The coalition government has agreed to open the door for United Arab Emirates …

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Boris Johnson to paint his arse blue in effort to reduce cycling deaths

November 17, 2013

(satire?) London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced he is to paint his arse blue in an effort to reduce the …

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Etymological maps of common words like ‘clegg’, ‘cameron’ and ‘duncan smith’

November 16, 2013

(satire?) 1) ‘cameron‘ 2) ‘clegg‘ 3) ‘duncan smith‘ . Please feel free to comment. .

DWP crackdown on stuffed toys after disabled bear caught working on Children in Need

November 15, 2013

(satire?) The Department for Work and Pensions has announced it is launching a campaign to clamp down on benefit fraud …

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Home Office threatens 7-year-old boy with deportation

November 14, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UK today!) A 7-year-old boy has received a letter from the Home Office threatening to …

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Guardian claims Lib Dem MPs opposed the bedroom tax when they supported it

November 13, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UK press!) The Guardian supported the Liberal Democrats at the last general election. And today …

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Lizards to sue David Icke over claims they might be Tony Blair

November 12, 2013

(satire?) Groups representing the rights of lizards and reptiles have announced they are planning to sue David Icke for suggestions …

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The harsh reality and unfairness of the government’s anti-immigration campaign

November 11, 2013

(not satire – it’s the UK today) This has been taken from Harley Miller’s Facebook page, an Australian who has been …

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Nick Clegg tries to shed clean-cut image by dry humping a foam finger during PMQs

November 11, 2013

(satire?) There was shock and outrage last night after ex-child Disney star Nick Clegg twerked and dry humped a foam …

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Chancellor announces extra cold weather payments for MPs’ horses at risk of cold

November 11, 2013

(satire?) The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne this week set out an increased range of financial support and help …

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