Curiouser and curiouser
As @DamianHastie points out, in 2015 the US depts of Commerce, State + Transport launched an inquiry into whether Etihad were receiving govt subsidies
Etihad statement to commission was:
"The assertion that the Abu Dhabi government paid for Etihad's sponsorship of English Premier League football club Manchester City is … false. In 2011, Etihad and Manchester City entered into a 10-year sponsorship agreement, which included naming rights for Manchester City's stadium. Etihad funded this sponsorship from its own liquidity’
We're proud of the lifesaving work our volunteers do in the Channel – we make no apology for it. Those we rescue are vulnerable people in danger & distress. Each of them is someone’s father, mother, son or daughter - every life is precious. This is why we launch:
The truth is, if they stopped the boats tomorrow, your life would not change one bit.
You'd still be hard up, with ever increasing bills and food prices.
Why? Because it's the capitalist system designed to screw over the working class that's the problem, not the small boats.
@4shaann Exactly what I thought when I’ve watched it this morning, beyond belief. Don’t want your biased opinion mate just tell us what happens in the game and stay in your lane.
🦘GROUNDHOP MONDAY 🦘
The final day of our first @WestLancsHop25 and the masses will be heading to Costa Del Bolton for two more matches of a scintillating weekend.
Please follow the clubs for parking advice and @RChapmanSport for all live updates from both matches
Manchester: a fighting city. Never backs down. A sarcastic city, someone can have a go & it takes a day to realise. Manchester: a dreamer's city where from tiny Manc acorns huge trees, writers, singers, poets & footballers grow. Manchester: 22 May 2017. Forever remembered. X
@werthers_orig Hey guys, I just wanted to make you aware that there’s some loyal fans of @rossendalefc who have their own flag with their nickname plastered on it. The weather’s original gang!! They travel all over the North West with their flag 🦌🦌