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It's nothing to do with philosophy - if in the event fuel costs go back to what they were within a year, then the 2 year promise is indeed unrealistic. Ok, it might not - probably won't - happen but a review every 6 months would certainly keep an eye on what's needed.

That's fascinating - I have a farthing of the same date with exactly the same effect (even more dramatic?):

Bl00dy reporters have a lot to answer for. That widely quoted £2,500 figure isn't the price cap, which is actually applied to the price per unit. The figure is just an average - some people will use more and have higher bills, others less. As for April 2023 - it makes sense to review the whole situation then, as the cost of fuel may have sharply decreased by then. A two-year promise of help was always barmy.

I think you've put a comma in there by mistake...

Doctor: "Who's the Prime Minister?" Patient: "Er.. um.. er.." Doctor: "Who's the Chancellor?" Patient: "Er.. um.. er.." Doctor: "Who's the Home Secretary?" Patient: "Er.. um.. er.." Doctor: "Ok, you've passed - you don't have Alzheimers"

You mean the subject of that open letter?

I'm not sure? I believe it was once as short as 20 minutes but longer now.

What distinguishes your VIP proof from the regular proof?

Explain - what you say isn't clear...

Absolutely not - remember when he was young he could understudy Dumbo?!

you get a short window to edit, but then it closes

In terms of farthings? Probably not, but I'm not an expert

She should have been Bessa

Is it? Up to now they've been happy to believe Russian state media UNLESS it comes down to conscription - in which case they suddenly put their money where their feet are (going).

for auctions - DNW also (recent name change to Noonans); I found Warwick&Warwick good but that was up to 20 years ago. I think they may have declined? as for dealers, I know some people have had issues with the 3rd on your list. You can definitely add Dave Craddock, and our own @Rob (Rob Pearce) to your list.

Putin has hardly bothered with Kyiv since his 30 km column was halted in its tracks and severely damaged back in the early days. His main objective was the eastern strip which he still largely holds, i.e. the land bridge connecting Russia to the Crimea. I think (just a hunch, but one put forward by Western observers) that his initial push towards Kyiv was either "I'll have a go at that and see if I can get it" or "Kyiv will prove an irresistible bargaining tool if things don't go my way in the east". I don't think they yet know what caused the bridge incident? It's a possible theory that it was an accident made worse by the adjacent train's explosive load. Ukraine denied responsibility which is very unusual. Certainly the missile strikes on Kyiv after the bridge event is Putin blaming Ukraine and venting his anger - I doubt there is any other reason for them.

Sadly, Putin is now bombing Kyiv as reprisal.

I have the proof - Colin Cooke thought it the rare version? That said I've never seen the currency one.

Sheep, in Australia? Surely not...

The problem is that many Tories want us to be much more like the US when it comes to healthcare.

An interesting spoof on the face of it, though most of what he says is relevant to cryptocurrency (e.g. blockchains, digital wallets). HOWEVER... http://blog.banditobooks.com/an-open-letter-to-richard-d-hall-richplanet-tv/

Yeah that's true. But even 'good carbs' (rice, potatoes, bread) can be served in poor forms, such as oven chips and sliced white loaves.

Crazy beyond belief. It seems people will pay absolutely anything for a plastic tomb.

I think the NHS make the very very best job of a terrible hand they're dealt by the government. Sadly, the social care system is broken. It's been the lead story on BBC News the past 2 days. I have to find ever-new ways around trying to solve the lack of care I need. But I'm happy your op went well, and I'll join the applause for everyone who made it possible.