I was admitted a day early to hospital for my stem cell transplant, so it's now transplant -7, or T -7. Today has been relatively straightforward – the usual whirl of form filling, new people to get to know and an hour's infusion of bendamustine. Tomorrow looks similar. My room does have a view, with one aspect onto a terraced ... The post Transplant -7 appeared first on ten pence piece.
Wed 5th
15:44
Sometimes you need to read paragraph 34: Geoffrey Robertson's legal opinion on defining antisemitism
I was one of the Liberal Democrat Federal Board (FB) members who requested that yesterday we debate adopting the IHRA's definition of anti-semitism, including the worked examples, for use in the party's disciplinary processes. We voted to do this.
Interview with Renaud Girard first published in FigaroVox FIGAROVOX.- Today, the African continent is experiencing a population explosion and Europe is aging. Why not just accept immigration? Renaud GIRARD: It is obvious that European countries no longer have the economic, social and political means to welcome all the misery of the world. Take the [...] The post Mass immigration is a lose-lose proposition appeared first on Radix.
Wed 5th
13:42
People aren't necessarily rejecting centrism when they reject the Lib Dems. They might just be rejec...
This morning, I saw in my Twitter feed a tweet from George Eaton, the political editor of the New Statesmen, which read: "The Lib Dems are on 6%. It's almost like centrism isn't what voters want." It reminded me of one of my pet peeves of this current political era: people extrapolating from the low poll ratings the Liberal Democrats constantly get that centrism is dead or at least in serious trouble. What it could mean instead is that the Lib Dems alone are dead, for reasons that have nothing to do with the popularity or otherwise of centrism or ...
[IMG: Martello Tower 6 [Sandgate Escarpment] (Copyright Steve Popple and licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence.)] Sandgate Parish Council was advised yesterday (4th September) that the vendor of this site had sold the property to another buyer at a significantly higher price and was therefore withdrawing from the sale to the Parish Council. This is despite written commitments to cease marketing the site after the sale to the Parish Council had been confirmed. The vendor (Mr John Forge of Westenhanger Castle) advised that the new owner intended to implement the planning permission in full, starting with the renovation ...
Tue, 16:02: RT @the_moviebob: Sad pedantic comicsgate nerds are arguing with Neil Gaiman about the continuity OF HIS OWN CAREER as if he's one of the m... Tue, 16:05: An Apology to My Husband's Ex-Wife, in 13 Parts https://t.co/4DmfMFwDw3 Searing. Tue, 18:30: Moon Tiger, by Penelope Lively https://t.co/aH7ulLCS71 Wed, 10:04: RT @molybdomantic: Last night I dreamt @nwbrux had written Batman novels and someone had given me copies. Sadly I didn't get to read them b... Wed, 10:05: RT @molybdomantic: @nwbrux I volunteer to be a beta reader if you do! 😀 Wed, 10:45: https://t.co/bAEzO9Vh3t https://t.co/ojnndIKg5G Wed, 11:27: RT @BCNI2018: We ...
Here's my Twitter list for the Liberal Democrat peers, which lets you follow all of them who are on Twitter in one convenient place.
The following is a conversation that may or may not have happened over social media last night following the Survation poll that put UKIP ahead of the Lib Dems. Person 1: Lib Dems down 4% again. They get what they fucking deserve. Person 2: Eh? Person 1: Lying about tuition fees. The sooner they become extinct the better. Person 2: So you are happy with the poll? Person 1: Fuck yes. Person 2: But you've received plenty of racist abuse over the years and you are rejoicing that UKIP are polling above the Lib Dems. Person 1: No, I'm happy ...
Are you heading to Lib Dems conference in Brighton? Are you arriving on Friday? If so, then you may have noticed that the conference doesn't start until 9am on Saturday 15th September. Well once you've arrived on Friday and have settled down, you might wonder about what to do with your evening. Fortunately, there are two outstanding Lib Dem options for your evening: #LibDemPint A popular choice, Lib Dem Pint runs from 7pm to 11pm at the Palm Court Restaurant on Brighton Pier. Tickets are £5 on the door or can be bought in advance online here.This is always a ...
A major policy shift for Bury Council seems to be on the cards in proposals that are being put forwards by the Labour Group on Bury Council. A paper is being received by the Council's Cabinet this week, and next week (12 September 2018) the full council meeting in Bury will consider a proposal from Labour councillors will set out plans for a Bury Policy on how schools can voluntarily become academies, as well as looking at other options. A school Academy is an independent school within the state sector. Currently most schools are accountable back to local people through ...
If there was a prize for scoring own goals then Jeremy Corbyn would win it hands down. For just as the Labour NEC finally adopted the all internationally recognised definitions of anti-Semitism, the Labour leader pitched in with an attempt to introduce caveats that would have undermined the whole exercise. As the Independent reports, Corbyn, in a rare defeat, was forced to withdraw a further statement, because he lacked support, which argued it should not be "regarded as anti-Semitic to describe Israel, its policies or the circumstances around its foundation as racist". That still left those campaigning for change with ...
With apologies to turtles and rocks, Brexit is myths all the way down. Its central thesis – that the UK can turn on its heel and thrive without the EU – has proven to be a myth. According to UBS, the UK has already lost 2% of GDP due to Brexit, and it hasn't even ... Continue reading The growing myth of Brexit 'incompetence'
This week is national Organ Donation Week. This year the NHS campaign is focusing on encouraging people to talk to their familes about organ donation – many people don't realise that their family's support is needed for organ donation to go ahead. There is a lot more information about organ donation and the choices that we can all make at the NHS Organ Donation website here.
More major roadworks this month – for the full list see the GM Roadworks site here The major roadworks in August are: – Tail end of the resurfacing works (Bury Council) on Heywood Road between Bury Old Road and St Margaret's Road, Prestwich and in Simister – 30/07/2018 – 09/09/2018 – Continuing Works on the Junction 17 roundabout (Highways England) 22/06/2018 – 16/11/2018 – Lane closure on Bury New Road near the junction of Willow Road on 9 September 2018 (BT) – Bury Old Road – Cadent Gas Works continue in various locations until March 2019, but no closures this ...
The Asda Foundation Bury 10k, which is a mass participation running event, is due to take place on the morning of Sunday 16 September. This will be followed by the much shorter Arena Group Family Fun Run. Both events are in their third year and start and end near to The Rock in Bury town centre. Key points about this year's event The Bury 10k is open to people aged 15 years or over. The entry fee is £25. The family fun run is open to anyone aged 3 or over and is free for youngsters aged 3-14 years. Anyone ...
A wealth of treasures from Prestwich and Bury's most famous daughter will be on show at a major exhibition devoted to the much-loved entertainer. Working in conjunction with 'Victoria Wood's Literary Estate', Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre will share original scripts, song sheets, photos and costumes all once belonging to Victoria Wood, brought together in this exhibition to remember and celebrate her life. The exhibition in Bury opens on Saturday 8 September, and among the items featured are: * The suitcase used by Victoria when doing her stand up shows which includes her make up box and make-up, and ...
I feel quite pleased that Wonga went into liquidation. I am sad for their employees (as we all have families to support) but I am sure the directors will walk away with their egos bruised and millions from ill-gotten gains. Companies like Wonga are effectively no more than legalised loan sharks. Looking at a quick comparison between payday loans for short-term loans the APR varies from 500 per cent to just under 1600 per cent a year. A survey by the Royal Society for Public Health ranked payday loans as having the most detrimental effect on mental health well-being. There ...
The next West End community police surgery takes place tomorrow night - details below and all residents welcome :
