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Sound Lounge music venue windows smashed after altercation with those putting up flags. Interesting comparison with another country in another time below https://insidecroydon.com/2025/09/08/suttons-sound-lounge-suffers-its-own-kind-of-kristallnacht/

Labour are bashing themselves. There is a difference between those who really want this government to work (there are many good things but as you have said nobody is listening) and to those who don't like Labour and would never vote of them. The move to the right is worrying and of course worthy of discussion. I wonder if those most critical on this forum would vote Labour if they did take more draconian/authoritarian action to reduce legal and illegal migration. I doubt it, But perhaps outside of the metropolitan areas.....

It wasn't irony many of the population think he is amusing. I can't print what I think. There is a whole wiki entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_image_of_Boris_Johnson Quoting from this: Unique aspects of Johnson's image have included his perceived comedic or humorous persona and semi-shambolic appearance. And frighteningly from a 2011 biography He is blessed with immense charisma, wit, sex appeal and celebrity gold dust; he is also recognised and loved by millions I've compared him with Quagmire from family guy in the past, giggity giggity

You said it was due to roadworks. It is due to road users. The road is narrow as one side is taken up with parked cars. Would you suggest prohibiting parking to widen the available road? You could also widen the road by taking away some of the Rye, or similarly put a cycle lane on the Rye, but many would protest. And it would all cost money so there would be a campaign against it. So the issue is the number of cars using the road at peak times.

1. He's immune to criticism 2. I reckon much of the press and public hold a light out for him because he is such a funny chap 3. Some on the right still consider him a Messiah and would welcome him both back in the Tory party and in Reform.

No it's due to the narrow road, limited space to get through the traffic and the number of vehicles. Road works exacerbate the issue. I've cycled it in rush hour for over 20 years and know it very well. It's nicer when the schools are off.

Savings lives, see alex_b's informed and personal post above trump's a little bit of inconvenience.

@FiL you obviously know the road well but your post plays into the populist narrative expressed regularly on this forum that the Council are out to get drivers ie manufactured culture wars. I'm not objecting, nor am I supporting the scheme as I rarely use that side of the road. I'm generally happy cycling in traffic but many cyclists aren't, and new riders put off. So segregation appears the favoured way ahead whatever more experienced cyclists think. My commute was the other side of the Rye, horrid with traffic often backed up a considerable distance from the main lights. There are numerous good cycle routes throughout Southwark and London as a whole which are welcome.

Let's see how this runs. Maybe not a suprise but if only half of what the Guardian said is true it's damning. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/08/what-are-the-boris-johnson-files-former-prime-minister

Skillful avoiding of stamp duty by our Nige. The true patriot. Not a recent story but I am enjoying the Mirror's current campaign He was rather unpleasant when being interviewed by Kuenssberg yesterday. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hypocrite-nigel-farage-didnt-pay-35858834

Cheers. Hope all of those posting here with strong views on policing attend

Wow yet another thread to bash Labour. Good news is I'll be posting the Johnson files, and Farage hypocrisy, threads shortly.

I've found it quite a useful thread. Apparently protein powders are toxic. Not that I have ever, or will ever, try them. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-hidden-dangers-of-protein-powders

Unionists sometimes also paint the curbs (rwb) in Northern Ireland, much less than in the troubles. https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/rising-sectarian-tensions-in-limavady-as-painted-kerbs-and-flags-mark-out-territory/37190789.html

Thanks @Sephiroth I was thinking along the same lines (demonisation of Rayner by the media) and came across this article yesterday from Manchester Evening News. It doesn't excuse her, but the title "Angela Rayner's real offence was being a working class woman in power" is self explanatory. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/angela-rayners-real-offence-being-32422596 The crossing legs nonsense is particularly telling.

So what do people want? More housing. More affordable housing. But not in my back yard. That applies to urban areas too. Easy to criticise, but where are your answers?

So irrespective of the scandal how do you think that Rayner did as Housing Secretary?

You are missing my point, there are a few here who are rabidly anti Labour. And have lost sight of the many scandals associated with their party. I've not made excuses for Rayner, rather I am inferring that it is hypocritical to go on about one of the major parties whilst ignoring your own dirty washing. You are not making sense. I expect half the country likes a drink and a sizeable number likes a vape. What is your point?

So you are also old enough to remember the Heath Out protest by the TUC when unemployment hit 1 million? We all have selective memories, this thread is no different. Please give me a list of the Labour sleaze. And compare it to the Tories. There are a few of you who appear to have a long term dislike of Labour, so all this is a gift.

Ok list Labour Vs Tory sleaze. I expect Tories will win (ie more scandals). Not good as a politician but as a nation most of us are greedy, Thatcher exploited that, and anyone who avoids tax is a thief by your broad definition. I'll be the first to hand myself in having occasionally paid cash in hand for jobs i expect as a teenager doing casual work in the summer mist of the adults were signing on

Oh dear, another Labour bashing thread. Some unhappy bunnies out there with very short memories about the last government. Sadly the Labour home goals and rather irrelevant Tory party play into the hands of Farage.

They protect pedestrians over motorised vehicles. Not sure why anyone is arguing otherwise

Who do you prefer: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey, who had earlier in the week voiced his support for Rayner, given her caring duties for her son, tells the BBC he hopes the government can "move on and deal with the huge problems millions of people in our country face". Davey adds that it's "clear" her position became "untenable". "It was inevitable," says Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, adding that "you can't be housing secretary and avoid £40,000 of stamp duty". Farage says Rayner's resignation as deputy leader of the Labour party and deputy PM will trigger an internal election within the Labour party - and "you're going to see the hard left of Labour shouting very, very loudly".

I've never hit one.

You are welcome to mine! Tthey are pests (assuming you are talking about feral pigeons). We have occasionally wood pigeons, but once the feral ones arrived the wood pigeons disappeared. I feed tits, finches, robins, great spotted woodpecker and other birds from time to time when they appear. I used squirel proof feeders.