Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says that poor people in Britain should do more to help to kill poor people in other countries by taking a cut in their welfare benefits to allow much-needed funds for the armed forces.
Posted: Mar 4th, 2013
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In the light of recent revelations concerning General David Petraeus, senior members of UK armed forces have admitted that they are frequently having to make a ‘hasty tactical withdrawal’ after their privates have been sent into action without proper protection.
Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012
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The ‘trial by Twitter’ of ex Tory Treasurer Lord McAlpine on sex abuse charges ended in farce after the prosecution made the elementary blunder of starting its closing address with ‘Ladies and gentleman of the jury, thank you for your careful attention during this proceeding,’ thus leaving it only 46 characters for the balance of its address.
Posted: Nov 11th, 2012
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‘Europe may have changed massively in the last 67 years, but that’s no reason not to amass thousands of Spitfires in the countryside of Kent. If we can learn one thing from the History Channel, it’s that repeats are inevitable.’
Posted: Mar 23rd, 2012
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‘It doesn’t matter what the situation is – health, education, defence – Big Society Direct will let you access friendly advice, 24/7, from our team of volunteers,’ enthused the Prime Minister.
Posted: Jan 21st, 2011
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