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Calling all lefties: who ya goin to vote for?

The Liberal Democrats yesterday voted in favour of the right of transgender biological males to use female toilets, a policy which Ed Davey says he personally supports. The Greens at their Conference in October will debate a motion which states that Zionism is racism, a view which Zack Polanski has declined to condemn. Meanwhile the Chancellor is reportedly considering a proposal to lower the threshold on mansion tax from £2 million to £1.5 million, a measure would see 217 000 homes in London, including 24% of all detached properties, paying thousands of pounds more in tax each year. And who’s to say it won’t go down to £1 million in the next Budget?

Steven Rose ● 23d38 Comments ● 20d

Random pic 25 September 2026

The stress toys are multiplying, but is that hammer - for those "you've done what!?" moments - made of spongy rubber or is it solid steel :-) https://flic.kr/p/2mb7ZdP

Michael Ixer ● 21d0 Comments ● 21d

Rather spectacular sunset today

Richard Carter ● 21d1 Comments ● 21d

Random pic 23 September 2026

The Earl's Palace, Kirkwall, Orkney https://flic.kr/p/2rusJz6An oversized chess set is occasionally set up inside the spectacular ruins of the Earl's Palace in Kirkwall, Orkney. However, it is not a permanent feature; rather, it is used for special visitor events or photographic installations.

Michael Ixer ● 23d1 Comments ● 21d

Random pic 24 September 2026

R2D2 and C3P0 at the Science Museum IMAX cinema (not part of the space exhibition!) http://flic.kr/p/2sy8WHY

Michael Ixer ● 22d1 Comments ● 21d

Some immigrants are good for the economy

Had a great conversation at the Big Data Expo with a guy originally from Indonesia and who had worked in IT in US, HK, etc before ending up in London, which we agreed was a great, although expensive, city. A very enterprise individual, writing cheap software for small businesses using AI, and interested in the idea of using AI to document legacy software so it can be more easily modified or replaced. (Had to disappoint him that now I'm basically retired I'd rather travel than set up a new business venture ...)He's the sort of immigrant we need to be innovative and boost out high tech economy. He was disappointed that the new visa scheme discourages or inhibits people like him with great skills from coming to the UK to contribute to its business development and economy. ON ANOTHER POINT - until this site fixes the replies to threads using the GUI interface I'm only posting new items like this one and Random Pics. Using the old text interface is to laborious and time consuming on a phone; as is reading verbose rants from Mr Hawkes. So I won't be replying to anything until the upgraded GUI interface is fixed!

Michael Ixer ● 22d10 Comments ● 21d

9/11 - 25th Anniversary

25 years ago, today, the entire World Trade Centre Complex (Buildings 1 to 7) was destroyed by Directed Free-Energy, seeing Buildings 1 & 2 (Twin Towers), totalling 1 million tonnes, turn to fine powder in 10 seconds a piece, and blow away in the wind. In her book 'Where Did The Towers Go?', Dr. Judy Wood, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. sets out her findings in minute detail, having gathered and analysed evidence over a 10 year period. If you'd like to 'follow the science', then get yourself a copy of this evidence-packed scientific report. You can purchase a copy from Richplanet.net for just £28.00; then get onto your local MP, and enlighten them on the existence of eternal clean free-energy..

Michael Brown ● 35d11 Comments ● 22d

Chagos Stitch-Up

Thank goodness Starmer’s stitch-up ‘deal’ appears to have been scuppered by Trump.👍

Sue Hammond ● 22d1 Comments ● 22d

Libraries on Council's cost cutting list this week

In case it is of interest to you https://putney.news/2026/09/22/libraries-are-on-the-councils-cost-cutting-list-this-week/

Ivonne Holliday ● 23d0 Comments ● 23d

The King and the Earl

In my book the what the Earl is saying has the ring of truth about it -what the Palace has issued does not amount to a denial.

Clifford Cowell ● 27d18 Comments ● 23d

Random pic 22 September 2026

This figure represents Amitābha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. According to an inscription on the base it was dedicated in AD 585 to the Chongguang Temple. The temple was probably in present-day Hebei province, a region known for its white marble sculptures. The statue was originally flanked by two smaller figures of bodhisattvas (enlightened beings).http://flic.kr/p/2sz6dwhBuddhism originated in India. It was slowly introduced into China from the 1st century AD onwards and was widespread from the 3rd to the 6th century. Buddhism became a state religion during the Sui dynasty (589-618). From the 5th to the 7th century, Chinese Buddhist sculpture became more naturalistic, probably influenced by Indian art.The conservation of Amitābha Buddha has been made possible by funding from the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Art Conservation Project.Presented by C. T. Loo to the Chinese Government and by them to the British Museum in 1938 to commemorate the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, 1935-6 Asia (1938.0715.1)The hands of the statue are missing but the right hand would have been raised, palm outwards in the gesture of fearlessness (abhaya mudra), and the left hand lowered in the gesture of wish-granting (varada mudrä).The joint at the waist shows that the main body of the statue was carved in two separate parts.Recent conservation work has revealed traces of pigment on the surface, The statue was once covered with colour and gilding.Buddhist figures often sit or stand on a lotus. Lotuses are used in Buddhist art as symbols ol purity enlightenment and divine birth.
[Text from Museum label]

Michael Ixer ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

Political Donations

Over the past 48 hours the Lefties have been whining and getting hysterical over the £72M donated to Reform, and this morning Gobby had something to say about donations. Rayner said that Labour could ban huge political donations after 2 crypto-billionaires handed Reform £72m. Okay Ginge but what about all the huge donations to Labour made by the Unions? And very wealthy donors such as David Sainsbury aka Baron Sainsbury of Turville and Lord Alli? Both honoured by Labour - ergo cash for honours? Will their enormous donations be curtailed in future too?Info from the Electoral Commission:“This page presents all officially disclosed donations over £1k to Labour since 2010, grouped by donor to show total contributions over time. All figures are based on official disclosures published by the Electoral Commission. How much has Labour received in donations?Labour has received £368,422,723.84 in total donations from 11508 documented donations.Who are the top donors to Labour?The top donors to Labour are: House of Commons (£93,482,615.56), Unite the Union (£52,863,405.53), UNISON (£27,954,012.78), GMB (£26,509,609.90), and Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW)(£23,290,029.17).****Who is the biggest overall donor to Labour?The biggest overall donor to Labour is House of Commons with total donations of £93,482,615.56.****Who has made the most donations to Labour?Unite the Union has made the most donations to Labour with 892 separate donations totaling £52,863,405.53.Donors for Labour ranked:* #1 Trade union £150,086,650.23 #2 Individual £64,509,997.55 #3 Public fund £62,840,205.87 #4 Other £49,579,803.20 #5 Company £26,333,034.27 #6 Unincorporated Association £10,561,587.31 #7 Limited Liability Partnership £3,257,058.09 #8 Registered Political Party £867,837.69 #9 Friendly Society £269,938.21 #10 Trust £116,611.42****House of Commons donations.🤷🏻‍♀️ What are they and where does the money come from?****I didn’t know this:“Today many Labour MPs come from trade union backgrounds or have close links to unions. In fact, you must be a member of a Not trade union to be eligible to seek selection as a Labour candidate, unless for some reason you have been prevented from doing so.”Still a closed shop then … and not at all democratic!

Sue Hammond ● 32d71 Comments ● 24d

Random pic 21 September 2026

TfL Service Information - Pineapple on Pizza, yes or no? More controversial than tube delays? http://flic.kr/p/2symMk8

Michael Ixer ● 25d0 Comments ● 25d

Piddington Referendum

We all know this referendum was just symbolic but it has opened a huge can of worms and now up to 500 Councillors from villages all over Britain are considering holding their own referendums. Piddington, near Bicester, is the site for one of three proposed new asylum seeker camps on former military bases. Camps for 350 migrants at Crowborough Training Camp, in Sussex, and 800 more at MDP Wethersfield, in Essex, are already up and running.Migrants in military bases and hotels are bussed into nearby town centres, where women have complained of feeling unsafe in 'no-go' areas. Locals in Colchester say that on days when asylum seekers are brought into the city from MDP Wethersfield – a former RAF base in the Essex countryside – the atmosphere can feel very different. Women are reportedly being told to 'cover up', girls are allegedly being filmed on mobile phones and groups of young men have been accused of staring, making comments and intimidating locals. This type of behaviour is likely to be a precursor to serious sexual crimes. In my opinion.

Sue Hammond ● 29d4 Comments ● 25d

Canada to join EU? Or at least an Associate Member

Well, this is interesting. Canada, whose head of state is our king, has been invited to become an Associate Member of the EU.Where is our invite? Should we seek one? What are the benefits (and costs?).Here is a link to the article that asks the question (sorry Sue): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/canada-eu-associate-member-uk-brexit-andy-burnham-b3051186.html

Jonathan Callaway ● 29d10 Comments ● 25d

Sudanese teenager jailed for piloting dinghy with 165 migrants

Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck05rv764l0eoWhy jail him and not deport him?

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