@whyfemalematter It's matched by the number of people who use "amount" when applied to items that are counted individually. "Amount" is usually applied to stuff that has to be measured in some way, e.g. by weight or volume
@HowlingMonkE This raises all kinds of questions in my mind. Was that actually his uniform? it's much too big and doesn't appear to have been worn before. Why the aggressive power-pose, grasping his cap to re-enforce his authority? Why isn't he in front of a more suitable background?
@andrewc44104127 We're heading towards the point where every single programme must have a black actor in regardless of context - just like the all the adverts since October 2020.
@TRobinsonNewEra how would other faiths react if we were to change the names of their religious festivals in the cause of inclusivity? Sill question really, and I will stay up late tonight so that I don't have to get out of bed when the knock on the door comes later on.
@DeanoRestore They are devoid of any identifying logos and none of them has a registration plate, so they are either military or government unless a coach company has been given a contract that allows them to stay secret.
@jomickane The RNLI needs to be taken to task for endangering lives at sea by forcing people onto an overloaded boat. Is a lifeboat/taxi exempt from normal maritime rules?
@PaulGolding These are government or military coaches. Not one of them is displaying a licence plate or any other identifying information. Are they legal on our roads?
@Paulrestore Will he be eligible for Labour's early release programme?
These days, the truth is a deadly weapon and exposing it is a much too serious a crime to be allowed by the government, so I guess not!