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457 British servicemen and women died in Afghanistan. Many more wounded and changed forever Dickhead

Not a chance that was a red. Game has been ruined by the ref. Ludicrous #YNWA

Show me desperation.

This is @mrjamesob.bsky.social's London.

"I once did an interview where I claimed that I had lunch and a long conversation with someone while not listening"

It astounds me that so many people in this country can not see Farage for what he is.

Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:

Privacy is valued more in Britain than in, probably, any other nation in Europe. This will go down like a lead balloon

And here is me thinking Camara would bring me no joy today #LFC

So glad it looks as though we are keeping Gapko. The alternatives were not an upgrade #LFC

"We have bought two players this morning" "Excellent, the fans will be excited" "They are both 18 and not joining until 2027, neither are in positions we lack depth" ......... #LFC

Okay own up! Who was it? #LFC

This Pennsylvania barbershop boosts kids' confidence by paying young customers $3 to read stories aloud during haircuts. Original post

Klopp drew his first three games at Liverpool. #YNWA

"Victory" for conman in seaside resort town.

Andy Burnham has been warned not to “reheat” old ideas in his push to boost high-quality technical education for 14-year-olds. https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dont-reheat-old-ideas-on-technical-education-pm-told/

Quite interested to know what will happen to a pupil who wants a vocational qualification in an industry area not well represented in their city. Gearing towards local economy is shortsighted.

This is exactly what it will be. Sacrifice to satisfy school performance tables. As a person proudly hailing from the working classes and someone who has seen many, many people rise from humble beginnings to become incredibly successful, I find this whole thing detrimental regardless of intent.

A Perfect way to perpetuate low expectations of already disadvantaged pupils The NEET problem will not be solved by primary teachers pigeonholing WC kids or secondaries forcing kids to decide they should be a bricklayer or spark at the age of 14. Better post 16 is needed. Fucking ludicrous

Very interesting information on this event www.bylinesupplement.com/p/why-ceuta-...

Today's @mrjamesob.bsky.social column in @theipaper.com cites @britishfuture.bsky.social research on how the public, esp migration sceptics, remains unaware of the massive drop in net migration – and how this is exploited by anti-immigration voices. inews.co.uk/opinion/fara...

Experts warn Andy Burnham’s government must have a teacher supply strategy and plans to resource schools to deliver his plan for 'technical pathways' from age 14 schoolsweek.co.uk/can-schools-...

'Success absolutely cannot mean a reform that works well in Manchester, a number of core cities and London – and patchily everywhere else. Existing divides in both engagement and outcomes could even be widened, not closed' schoolsweek.co.uk/dont-ignore-...

Ministers have no plans to reopen the previous government’s curriculum and assessment review as part of education reforms announced by the prime minister, Schools Week understands schoolsweek.co.uk/government-d...

RIP Big Pussy Bonpensiero 🙏

'The humanities are vital for distinctly human skills, including judgment, proportion and the ability to approach problems that have no empirical answer. There is no future in which these skills are not vital.' (And yes, both the 'great' university trope and the platform are ick). 1/2

'Parity of esteem cannot mean asking poorer children to narrow their horizons earlier. The most progressive education policy remains the simplest: give every child access to powerful knowledge and allow them to decide for themselves what they will become' schoolsweek.co.uk/no-andy-burn...

On the Yan Diomande situation. The source is the Athletic and Romano. Both said Slot was staying and Newcastle would never sell Isak. I wouldn't be surpirsed if he goes to PSG but nothing is done yet. A report citing 'sources close' to the player. Hmm

So Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by 20pts and over 9000 votes. Glad to see there is still some people with common sense about.

The right-wing media paints New York's joyous Knicks celebration as an orgy of chaos and violence

Thought I should probably update this poem.

Do any Edexcel teachers know what was on the USA paper 3- Civil rights and Vietnam? Message me please Thanks

The night sky of Mars reveals a stunning view that challenges our understanding of the universe. What secrets does it hold for humanity?

Class from Portugal #DiogoJota

A reminder that the real patriots aren’t the ones tying flags to lampposts or standing around outside 3-star hotels. They’re the ones who get stuck in within their local communities, the volunteer, the football coach, the litter picker and myriad others.

‘The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again…’

But in the end, as we've all learned now for so many years, you can't tell people, can't warn people, can't counsel people, can't broadcast at people. They have to live it themselves. They have the right to walk on the coals. It's the effect on the 73% who don't want to that will be tragic.