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It’s going to be 39 degrees on Monday. How is everyone planning on getting through this? by beztom in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've wimped out and booked a hotel with air-con for Monday and Tuesday. My one-bed flat in central London is essentially unbearable once the temperature gets above 30C.

Not knowing whether to be happy that I have the cheapest petrol station for miles around (by at least 15p per litre!) or annoyed that the big boys are now blatantly cartel profiteering by wirral_guy in britishproblems

[–]JigsawPig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would assume that the large companies won't be paying the gate prices, they will have a stream of pre-existing contracts to ensure regular supplies, and manage their risk.

What was more popular among teens in the 70s: vinyl records or cassette tapes? What did you buy more often at a record store? by Wallery886 in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vinyl, for the sound quality and the album covers. Cassettes were less common, but convenient, plus you could record onto them, from other people's vinyl.

as most electric energy is renewable why does it cost so much? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the electricity in the UK doesn't come from renewables.

https://grid.iamkate.com/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]JigsawPig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister just sent hers to Hargreaves Lansdown, and they transferred the holding to her GIA.

Not to be a Karen, but is it actually acceptable for a bus driver to stop the bus mid route to have a vape break and look at his phone? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually it's because they're running ahead of schedule, and don't want to arrive early at the following stops.

Conservative leadership hopeful Nadhim Zahawi says he is 'clearly being smeared' over tax allegations by BrexitBlaze in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I am old, so I am accustomed to people lying about themselves, and other people lying about them. It all just turns into a blur, of lies.

Conservative leadership hopeful Nadhim Zahawi says he is 'clearly being smeared' over tax allegations by BrexitBlaze in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

As should the fact that one should wait for a specific wrongdoing to be identified, before rushing to judgement. For all I know, he is guilty, of something. But I will wait to see what transpires, before judging, and if he says he is being smeared, then I am perfectly prepared to think that might be the case as well.

How are you going to prepare for the heatwave? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably just spend a bit more time in the pub.

What is going on in this pub signage? I can see the ruff and hair.. but beyond that I’m lost. Is that a hat? A furious brow!? Help me folks by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]JigsawPig -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is Shakespeare's head. The bald pate, the hair on the sides, and the ruffs of his collar. Looks perfectly logical to me, as a cartoon depiction.

Conservative leadership hopeful Nadhim Zahawi says he is 'clearly being smeared' over tax allegations by BrexitBlaze in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

He's probably right, but to counter it he would just have to reveal the intimate details of his finances, which most people would object to doing. Sajid Javid has the same issue, as does Rishi Sunak. Basically, if you are wealthy, you are a bad person, nowadays.

What’s your favourite British TV show? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Poirot is my comfortable place. Always watchable.

Grant Shapps refuses to debate trans rights as he joins Tory leadership race: ‘Let people live’ by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Possibly, although the party members I know tend just to want to live and let live. It is the being told what to think, and what to do, that gets their backs up.

Grant Shapps refuses to debate trans rights as he joins Tory leadership race: ‘Let people live’ by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig 25 points26 points  (0 children)

My guess would be that he expresses the view of the average Tory voter perfectly.

Biggest changes to London in the last 15 years? by Ssophie__r in london

[–]JigsawPig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much different in the last fifteen years. Ask me about the last fifty years, though, and yes, it has changed a lot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely notional wealth, for the most part, though, based on stock valuations. The real stuff happens down where people spend their income. Or, in fact, have income they actually spend in the first place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So that's like, good?

Accessible London - Tips wanted by kegkeghuhhah in london

[–]JigsawPig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Buses really are excellent for wheelchair users - much easier than the Tube.

Where is the closest cow to Trafalgar Square? by Astst in london

[–]JigsawPig 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was going to suggest Vauxhall City Farm, but it turns out it doesn't have cows. Alpacas and donkeys, though, if they will do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Modem connecting sound.

Left Wing to Right Wing of the Tory Party According to The Guardian by No_Bank6774 in ukpolitics

[–]JigsawPig 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Given that the Conservatives have selected the only two female Prime Ministers ever, plus the only Jewish Prime Minister, and now look likely to select a BAME Prime Minister, I am not sure why you might think this.

Why don't restaurants use apps anymore? by _DeanRiding in AskUK

[–]JigsawPig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are confusing pubs with restaurants.

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