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‘Brexit deal is almost the same as a no deal’ – Oysterman’s thread is a must read
"No preparation was possible for Govt incompetence and negligence though."
Daily Mail cashes in on more ‘government-sponsored propaganda’
A sponsored advertorial hails the post-Brexit success of three British businesses while criticising those who didn't "prepare for changes".
‘Weaknesses’ in border protections as hunt for mystery person with Brazilian variant continues
"How annoying that the Brazil variant snuck into Britain during the many weeks we knew about it but didn’t shut our border. Damn that virus for not respecting our Govt’s right to dither and delay."
The Express gets a dose of Brexit reality as Biden puts brakes on trade deal
"We all know that the world needs the UK much more than the UK needs the world."
Hilarity at UK supermarket’s attempt to ‘de-Europeanise’ food products
Goodbye petis pois, hello British fancy peas!
Lockdown and vaccine sceptics fuming as lockdown and vaccine sceptic journalist gets jab
"Gutted Peter Hitchens had the vaccine. Sell out."
Police cannot explain ‘unfair’ use of powers against BAME people
Data found black people were about 5.7 times more likely to have force used on them than white people, with figures showing they were more than nine times as likely to have Tasers drawn on them.
Confused reactions as Guardian publishes article claiming even Germany envies UK
"So many Guardian readers must have choked over corn flakes this morning!"
Police chief rows back on claims about far left role in anti-lockdown protest
“Despite initial indications, following further investigation, there is no corroborated evidence of extreme left factions being involved."