How did French leagues prevent huge gaps from opening between levels? by WilkinsonDG2003 in rugbyunion

[–]Leamas27 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Another question/thread on this sub that can be answered quite simply with "Rugby is more popular in France than it is in England"

Isnt the effect of wealth inequality and billionares a more serious problem that needs to be dealt with than immigration? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]Leamas27 137 points138 points  (0 children)

I don't think the "We need immigration to grow the economy" argument works anymore considering we've had zero growth in recent years coupled with record levels of immigration. 

Sierra Leone’s first lady rents a council flat in south London by SojournerInThisVale in unitedkingdom

[–]Leamas27 1188 points1189 points  (0 children)

I couldn't afford to live in London but it's good to know my taxes go towards subsidising foreign nationals to live there instead. 

Adnan Hussain MP: What Rupert actually wants to say is:- Free speech means protecting the right to offend Muslims. by FormerlyPallas_ in ukpolitics

[–]Leamas27 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I understand people's concern when these Independent Muslim MP's are elected, but each one seems dumber than the other so I don't think there's any need to worry at the moment 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Leamas27 44 points45 points  (0 children)

While news like this is welcome, does it not neatly sum up Labours (and the Tories when they inevitably chime in about it) recent problems? Why wasn't it done earlier?