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You learn something new every day - I never realised a recount could be ordered for 2nd/3rd place in an election.

I was about to express bafflement at Hamilton being on there at all, but now it's Prescott and Portillo on the This Week sofa. Anyone for a late 90s retro party?

A lot of older Tories I know (of) are turning that way, it seems, including people who really ought to know better. Should be a concern for all of us, but especially for the party they're deserting.

Hands across the divide to agree with you on that one. Remember when him and his wife were all over the "light media" for several years after he lost his seat? Urgh.

London needs to be more self-confident in that respect (and Boris needs to show more confidence in London, which isn't usually a problem for him). The odd player here and there might leave, but pay is far from everything, even for financial providers and their staff.

Question Time from Eastleigh at 22:35 then election coverage from 23:35 until 2:30.

Got the wine and cheese in for Eastleigh tonight. Love this shit.

For fuck's sake.

Don't worry, you spend enough time (and money) in the "curry cunts" segment.

Twat. Best of luck with it all!

I was going to say, is the kid male or female? It seems to be a unisex name (mainly because it's NOT A FUCKING NAME). If it's a daughter, tell them the name crops up in gay porn all the time (true story). Heck, tell them that if it's a son too.

Quite possibly. Tell us more...

Or if you're planning on moving there! Wouldn't want to end up surrounded by auction cunts.

In case anyone's still seeking advice:

Good persistence from Lahm in the build-up too. I'd still give him a special cuddle.

Then opting for the nostril.

I am now. Cheers

You'll want to watch out for an "out-of-control" Mackem taxi the next time you cross the road.

Ah Tom, so sorry to hear. You know it was the right thing to do, not that it makes it any easier, but at least you were there to give her some comfort at the end. Get yourself nicely sozzled and have a good cry if you need to - I'll raise a glass in her direction tonight and all.

Can't say it annoys me as such, but their vocal stylings, especially at the start and end, leave no doubt as to how very seriously they're taking the whole thing.

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Or just more sober.

Aye, I had some brown rice sushi from M&S the other day, more out of curiosity than anything else. Didn't really work at all.

Anyway, this is turning into the cookery thread. A moderator ought to do something about that.

I'd say wholemeal pasta works pretty well with more "earthy" flavours - goes well with tuna and red pesto and things like that, but I wouldn't rush to use it in a carbonara, say. Brown rice, on the other hand... all kinds of awesome. Fry up an onion, cumin seeds, cardamom pods and a cinnamon stick then add some soaked green lentils and brown rice and simmer them until tender. I could live on that if I had to.