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Government to reduce cull opposition by demonising literary badgers

they've got it coming!Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has announced a widespread rewriting of all literary works that contain favourable references to badgers in an attempt to persuade the public that badgers should be shot after all.

‘I’m sure most people are only against the badger cull because they’ve been brainwashed into thinking they’re nice, cuddly, friendly creatures’ he explained. ‘If they’d been taught instead that they’re right bastards I’m sure no-one would mind a load of them getting shot – they’d probably even be lining up for a go themselves.’

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Posted: Jun 18th, 2013
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Plain cigarette packaging ‘will revolutionise back-of-fag-packet planning’, claims Cameron

David Cameron has today confirmed that plans for plain cigarette packaging will be reinstated, in an attempt to improve the quality of Conservative party policies.

‘Sod the health of the nation,’ he blustered. ‘This is about ensuring that our primary planning tool has the capacity we need.’

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Posted: May 17th, 2013
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Mexican standoff at Weston-super-Mare roundabout reaches third day

only thing moving for three days was their eyesThe drivers of three Nissan Micras who have all been giving way to each other at a mini-roundabout in Weston-Super-Mare have been given emergency rations by concerned locals as their stand-off passes the three day mark.

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Posted: May 13th, 2013
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Government to make it easier for giant pandas to adopt

‘I find it staggering that no pandas managed to adopt children last year – local authorities must stop delaying adoptions in an attempt to find a perfect species match.’

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Posted: Apr 23rd, 2013
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Three ‘blind’ mice lose disability benefits in welfare crackdown

delighted to now be allowed to operate welding machinery and fork-lift trucksThe three blind mice made famous in the popular nursery rhyme have been stripped of their disability benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions confirmed today.

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Posted: Apr 21st, 2013
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