Politics

I want to become king of Narnia, reveals David Beckham

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Following Eric Cantona’s revelation that he intends to enter the French presidential race, former Manchester United midfielder, David Beckham has declared his desire to become the next king of Narnia.

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England to ask nicely for independence from Scotland

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In a direct challenge to Scottish leader Alex Salmond, rebel MPs in Westminster are to debate England’s independence from Scotland later today.

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Drinkers demand MPs change ’2 dry days a week’ advice to 3 mornings and a lunch

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As millions of Britons struggle to come to terms with the first full week of work in 2012, many have asked insensitive MPs to redefine two days as three weekday mornings and lunch on Tuesday.

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It’s not racist if you’re talking about the honkies, claims Abbott

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Shadow Health Minister Diane Abbott has defended her comments on Twitter, claiming that they have been blown out of all proportion before insisting that ‘them crackers be crazy’.

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Republicans ‘spoilt for choice’ between bible-thumping zealots

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US voters have welcomed a ‘record year’ for intolerant presidential candidates, as five class-leading bigots battled it out in Iowa.

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Politicians to ponder link between gun ownership and gun use

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Keen-eyed politicians have spotted a possible link between gun ownership and gun use, and are calling for an enquiry to investigate further.

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Police demand clear rules on when to use sarcasm

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Police need clearer guidelines on when they can deploy sarcasm or razor-sharp wit, according to a watchdog.

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The tax you pay is less than 1/50th of what it cost us to bail you out, public remind banks

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After banks highlighted how much they provide in tax revenue, the public have been quick to remind them how minuscule that figure is in comparison to the amount of taxpayers money they have spunked up the wall in the last few years.

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Milibands are not a ‘problem family’, insists Cameron

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After outlining his plans to tackle so-called ‘problem families’, David Cameron has declared this does not include the Milibands, seeing them more as a ‘blessing in disguise’.

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Thick kids don’t get any brighter, finds study

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Children who struggle with the three ‘Rs’ when they start primary school will not get any brighter just because you want them to, a new survey has discovered.

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