Peston is reporting a rumour that 4 Tories will leave and join the new group today.

Just read the first two books of SA Corey's "The expanse" series. So far so good. Before that it was Barbara Hambly's "Darwath" trilogy. I'm up to book 6 (Babylon's Ashes) - really enjoying the series. I like how it sort of starts off as almost a conspiracy-noir-in-space before ...

'Meaningful Vote' day today. I suspect it fails narrowly (there have been reports of odd MPs switching to support it, though not a lot publically). After which, God knows what happens.

It's not clear how the whole system is supposed to work anyway. Do we vote for . . . 1. A party manifesto? 2. A person to make decisions for the constituents? 3. A person to act on the wishes of the constituents? You can check on your MP's voting behaviour here: https://www.theyworkforyou.com/ Tech...

The "longest Waitrose queue in history" was hardly burning cars, though. Either way, the doom-mongering predictions of riots won't happen - anyone who voted leave is expecting to have that result shafted by the politicians. The political class and their mates don't want Brexit to happen, ...

Metalchemyst wrote:Any opinions on the first two Dr Who stories with Jodie Whittaker?

Enjoyed them .

Apparently the main focus of the NXT UK shows in Brum this weekend is the crowning of the first NXT UK Womens champion, so may not need too much of a prior knowledge. It's an 8 women tournament, so I am guessing quarter finals on night 1 and Semis and final on night 2.

Takeover was excellent, as has become the norm now. Not watched SummerSlam bar the main event yet. I actually thought the way they booked Reigns / Lesnar (the match) was pretty good. Keep it short and sweet, and use Braun to keep the crowd happy / distracted.

I don't see the Govnernment giving Scotland permission before the next GA tbh.

I'm a weirdo - I'll happily support all home nations (plus Republic of Ireland!) against others.

A successful tournament on the whole. I think the majority of this squad sticks around, plus a few of the injured players (Ox, for example) will return plus there's the next wave of youngsters to blood in too. Semis / Final / Winning Euro 2020 is not a ridiculous goal.

I don't think the team is 'poor' at all. Sure, it's has less virtuoso / individually brilliant players. However, I think there's more unity with team, and certainly less ego. They also seem relatively fearless. Sure, we rely on Kane a fair bit (probably too much), but you make do with the tools you ...

Worst England squad since WW2!? Hyperbole much?

Cracking game between Belgium and Japan. Both team fearlessly attacking, not too much in the way of histrionics either.

Can we also all take a moment to mourn Neymar's face... Fellaini (and his elbows!) await!

I heard mixed review of the MK one, though mainly from more hardcore NJPW /British graps fans who think the card looked too much like a Rev Pro show. Glad you guys enjoyed it

Zack pinning Okada clean in the main event of the Manchester* card was interesting!



* Altrincham, lol