“Hello” is one of the most basic words in the English language.
But we have no records of it existing before 1826 — so how did “hello” become the default greeting in English?
As it turns out, it’s all thanks to one man…
@LordRennard Reform is necessary. Plenty of members who shouldn't be there, but an elected second chamber would generally reflect the first chamber and cease to be an effective chack/balance. Bit more thought needed.
We need proper reform of UKHouseofLords, based on elections with PR. Abolishing hereditary peerages will move the House in a more proportional direction in terms of votes cast, but we really need to move to PR for all elections including our second chamber. #LordsReform
A lot of politicians would have you believe that handing over parts of the NHS to private providers is our only option
But…
* Only the NHS takes care of patients at A&E
* Only the NHS trains our doctors and nurses
* Only the NHS looks after all patients
I go to the Remembrance Day service, which I have done for decades. Last year was the first year I didn't, and the reason was this kind of glorification.
I'm old enough to have known WWI & WWII veterans. They would be appalled at the shallow pretence & pride on display. The recent misuse of words like pogrom by politicians is also insulting. In a year when British forces have been used to aid a genocide, we need reflection, humility, & remembrance more than ever. Lest we forget.
#LestWeForget
D is for Doctor? ⚠️
Our rework of the Doctor Who theme is no ordinary cover. Delia Derbyshire’s 1963 sci-fi classic, fused with Orbital’s pulsing energy, hit new heights at @glastonbury 2010 with #MattSmith on stage. Missed it? Maybe you missed the TARDIS!
#Orbital#DoctorWho
Predictably, the owner of this place is trying to spread misinformation, so let's try and mess with the algorithm a bit by liking and retweeting this Pyramint.
I would absolutely LOVE to see fireworks banned for public sale. Absolutely zero fucking need, a nuisance, cause trash & scare the shit out of pets and wildlife. Absolutely fucking rotten things.
If everyone who has been grateful for the NHS over the past 76 years followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight
Please take just two seconds to show you’re right behind NHS staff