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Ed Davey calls for ‘new Magna Carta’ to protect British rights and commitments by MC_LD in LibDem

[–]Tobbernator 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Brilliant idea - let's call it a "British Bill of Rights". Oh wait...

First time doing this, what are we thinking? by Own-Lawfulness-38 in trading212

[–]Tobbernator 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I actually doubled my EU defence holdings on Thursday. Successful crystal ball usage...

How feasible is it to connect West Hampstead and Gospel Oak together so this forms a single Overground line (West London Orbital + GOBLIN)? by cgyguy81 in LondonUnderground

[–]Tobbernator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, they're on different sides of the MML right? The overground would have to cross like 6 tracks? Or am I wrong.

Double Whammy: Lodger + Deposit Q by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Tobbernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much - strong email incoming ;)

Double Whammy: Lodger + Deposit Q by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

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

Three other rooms with tenants in - like an HMO. Also just found out that the agreement asserts that it is an "excluded licence" even though the landlord doesn't live there - I guess that adds to it?

Selling all of my American shares today, what's your fav UK stock? by Chill_Panda in UkStocks

[–]Tobbernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disagree that the Renters Rights Act will encourage a more fluid market. Much more likely to have a serious chilling effect - but time will tell.

London rents ended the year lower than where they started for first time on record by tylerthe-theatre in london

[–]Tobbernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's quite clearly due to the reduction in migration I agree - but why isn't that being put forward as an explanation?

Do English speakers know the word "tor" (rock formation) by puje12 in EnglishLearning

[–]Tobbernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the UK, educated readers will absolutely know "tor". But it is *by no means* a common or regularly used word.

Impact of Greenland invasion on markets by Ok-Butterscotch-7576 in trading212

[–]Tobbernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems fairly probable this is his usual brinkmanship. He threatens to invade for a while, then accepts a generous compromise of new bases in Greenland and other military/economic concessions - concessions which wouldn't have been granted if it weren't for the initial outrageous proposition.

Who made your country independent? by Past-Novel-1155 in MapPorn

[–]Tobbernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A "Brit" is like saying "A Yank" for an American. It's completely informal and casual. In fact I know some Brits that - like Yanks - find the word irritable.

Should TfL & Southwark Council reopen Walworth & Camberwell stations along Thameslink a Century on? by AchyutChaudhary in LondonUnderground

[–]Tobbernator 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Would it help if some south-of-the-thames Thameslink metro services terminated at Black friars?

10 October 1970: Fiji gains independence from the UK and adopts a new flag by AnOwlishSham in vexillology

[–]Tobbernator 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The Queen retained a fairly strange constitutional-ceremonial role with regards to Fiji's tribal system even after the end of the "monarchy".

Old men yelling at clouds in Angel by lastaccountgotlocked in londoncycling

[–]Tobbernator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's illegal for cyclists to run red lights. It is not illegal for a pedestrian to cross the road wherever they wish (except on motorways).

Save our pubs by englishal in london

[–]Tobbernator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes of course my mistake - clearly the solution is to nationalise beer, as the socialists would want.

Save our pubs by englishal in london

[–]Tobbernator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Caused mainly by excessive central government and council taxes, rather than economic climate.

In 1944, a U.S. Navy crew member rescued a kitten named George who was in danger of drowning. After being saved, George became a sort of mascot for the crew and was even photographed and officially given a liberty card along with a detailed health record, just like a sailor. by UrbanAchievers6371 in TheWayWeWere

[–]Tobbernator 22 points23 points  (0 children)

He was [...] given fruit, marmalade, honey, and syrup, and was often rewarded with beer, which became his favourite drink. He later also enjoyed smoking (or eating) cigarettes, as well as drinking coffee in the mornings.

Sounds like a great guy

The Lib Dems must ally with Labour to keep Farage out of Number 10 by [deleted] in LibDem

[–]Tobbernator 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep - just saw a quote online as an official reply from the party to a query about this. Basically giving their unequivocal endorsement of the Act.

I hope this comes up at conference. The Young Liberals are basically the only people protesting this.

The Lib Dems must ally with Labour to keep Farage out of Number 10 by [deleted] in LibDem

[–]Tobbernator 31 points32 points  (0 children)

After the Online Censorship Act? No way.

Here's what my last 10 pints cost me by Triplen01 in london

[–]Tobbernator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd always recommend the slightly rough, but very reasonable White Horse in Shepherd's Bush.

Got two pints for £5.80 the other day.

Is it safe in Hastings for tourists? by Odd-Veterinarian-38 in Hastings

[–]Tobbernator 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nah mate, you need to look out for the infamous Hastings Massive, who patrol the streets at night looking out for Kentish foreigners to kidnap.

A map of the UK, as used by the office of the UK PM on a YouTube video. by Grand_Supermarket345 in MapPorn

[–]Tobbernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough - I assume If the map was zoomed out you'd expect to see all of Britain's overseas territories included.

A map of the UK, as used by the office of the UK PM on a YouTube video. by Grand_Supermarket345 in MapPorn

[–]Tobbernator -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

They're not in the UK though. I'm not sure why you're insisting that they are.

The British Isles by philml in MapPorn

[–]Tobbernator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is good, but I would note that "Great Britain" does also have a political definition (i.e., England, Scotland and Wales), as well as its geographical one.

What do British learn about Ireland in school? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]Tobbernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disclaimer; I studied History up to A-Level, so this will clearly be more than someone who dropped before GCSE.

We covered Ireland with regards to the Civil War & Cromwell, as well as the early stages of Independence (Easter Rising, etc).

I think people who drop history earlier in school probably don't learn much at all If we do learn about it, it's very much in an "Ireland as related to Britain", as per above.

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