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Josh Gorst retweeted
So now we can say the thing that we couldn't say before: that Russell Brand's barrister's arguments on his client's behalf were utterly disgraceful and seemed rooted in the misogynistic past
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If you don't want to be convicted of rape in 20 years time, don't rape anybody now.
It's a really simple concept.
It’s hard enough for barristers having to sensitively present our client’s case when they are accused of rape and deny it without this nasty piece of work clearly bringing our profession into disrepute.
Josh Gorst retweeted
Next year will mark the 1,100th anniversary of the creation of England.
Almost uniquely in the world, it has remained a recognisably unified polity ever since.
Celebrations are in order.
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Worth remembering re the BoE move, that it's mostly about oil/energy costs, and the last two days have seen those change rapidly. Note too though that it highlights UK's ridiculous energy fragility - your mortgage is rising because our MPs refuse to prioritise energy security.
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With over 95% of the votes counted (almost 1m votes) in Mississippi Senate race, the Democrat is ahead by 43 votes!
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Shabana has made a serious mistake surrendering to Labour MPs. So I’m putting people on notice - when we get into government we will scrap this weak policy.
Immigration is too high. Labour are making a bad situation much, much worse.
The Conservative Party is under new management. I accept this problem started under a previous Conservative govt. Many of those in that Cabinet have gone to Reform where they belong.
And I’ve got a proper plan to fix it👇
Josh Gorst retweeted
I am deeply honoured to be elected to the International Court of Justice.
I am grateful for the support and faith states have put in me to serve the @CIJ_ICJ. I look forward to serving the Court with independence and integrity alongside colleagues elected today.
Josh Gorst retweeted
The best explanation of why Shabana Mahmood's cave-in is such a disaster comes from Shabana herself:
The amount is tiny but that’s not the point. When taxpayers are being asked for more of their cash to fund those who can’t work, whilst simultaneously getting less from public services, inflation is rising and the country is just crap, spending our money elsewhere is scandalous
Josh Gorst retweeted
Only 18 per cent of respondents to the gov ILR consultation are British citizens. Are we being governed via polling visa holders? Not sensible.
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That "staggering response" in full: Don't tighten settlement and benefits eligibility rules for recent migrants, say recent migrants.
In a crowded field, this guy has to be the biggest clown of all. What a muppet. Think he needs a hobby and better mates.
Josh Gorst retweeted
Nothing highlights the fiscal failure of this government more starkly than the plight of Poundland. The chain's 600 stores and 12,000 workers sit on the verge of collapse, not because its customers have walked away - Poundland's sales grew by 6.7% in September - but because of this government's unaffordable tax rises, which makes it impossible to run a business that works on slim profit margins to keep its prices down for its customers. How ironic that a government preaching about helping the least well-off is forcing a company out of business that does just that.