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Tory Blues

The member for Clacton’s defection/ Will lead to an early election/ In which the ex-Tory/ May bring Farage glory/ And Cameron more disaffection./// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/28/douglas-carswell-ukip-defects-tory-mp-byelection The member for Clacton's defectionWill lead to an early electionIn which the ex-ToryMay bring Farage gloryAnd … Continue reading

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Recline and Fall

A man blocked a woman’s recliner/ She said to unfairly confine ‘er/ The crew & the pilot/ Could not reconcile it/ So had to divert the airliner./// http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/aug/26/plane-diverted-as-passengers-fight-over-seat-reclining A man blocked a woman's reclinerShe said to unfairly confine 'erThe crew … Continue reading

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Liberty, Equality, Austerity

The government shake-up in France/ Amounts to a right-wing advance/ Promoting some pals/ Of Manuel Valls/ Who share his austerity stance.///   http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/26/new-cabinet-ministers-france-manuel-valls-socialist-rebels The government shake-up in FranceAmounts to a right-wing advancePromoting some palsOf Manuel VallsWho share his austerity stance. … Continue reading

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Tony’s Tips

The former Prime Minister Tony/ Advised Nazarbayev, his crony/ On how to present/ A tragic event:/ Look sad, then spout some old baloney./// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/tony-blair/11052965/Tony-Blair-gives-Kazakhstans-autocratic-president-tips-on-how-to-defend-a-massacre.html The former Prime Minister TonyAdvised Nazarbayev, his cronyOn how to presentA tragic event:Look sad, then spout … Continue reading

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Portion Caution

To stop UK kids getting fatter/ Is all about mind over matter/ The public health head/ Says keep them less fed/ By using an undersized platter./// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/healthyeating/11052156/Give-children-smaller-plates-to-help-them-lose-weight.html To stop UK kids getting fatterIs all about mind over matterThe public health … Continue reading

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In a Different League

The LMA said of Mackay/ Our Malky’s a regular guy/ Who banters with blokes/ And tells racist jokes/ So why all the big hue and cry?/// http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/21/malky-mackay-texts-iain-moody-friendly-banter-league-managers-association The LMA said of MackayOur Malky's a regular guyWho banters with blokesAnd tells … Continue reading

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Sex, Lies and Undercover Lovers

The CPS says it is proper/ For someone who serves as a copper/ To take on a lover/ While deep undercover/ And base their affair on a whopper./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28877001 The CPS says it is properFor someone who serves as a … Continue reading

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Fine Upstanding Member

Lord Rennard’s unwanted attention/ Became a big bone of contention/ But Nicholas Clegg/ Said he’s a good egg/ And lifted his party suspension./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28862823 Lord Rennard's unwanted attentionBecame a big bone of contentionBut Nicholas CleggSaid he's a good eggAnd lifted … Continue reading

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Cliff Tiff

The Beeb and the cops had a tiff/ Regarding a raid on Sir Cliff/ We find, said the coppers,/ Deployment of choppers/ By BBC folks a bit stiff./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28823699 The Beeb and the cops had a tiffRegarding a raid on … Continue reading

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Holy Man Barred

The planet’s most highly-pierced guy / Was not allowed into Dubai/ He said “This is shit/ My face doesn’t fit -/ I’m trying to figure out why!”/// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/17/dubai-officials-deny-entry-most-pierced-man The planet's most highly-pierced guy Was not allowed into DubaiHe said "This … Continue reading

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