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Tory MP claims rich people get married and stay together while the poor do not
Rich people get married and stay together while poor people do not, a Conservative MP has claimed. Michael Tomlinson warned marriage appears to be disappearing in Government policy-making "just as much as it's disappearing in our poorest communities", as he contributed to the Budget debate in the Commons. He insisted more money should be spent on preventing family breakdown, saying that in turn it would mean lower amounts are spent on dealing with the consequences. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Tomlinson said: "I'm very grateful to the work of the Centre for Social Justice and the work they do in this area because it's from the CSJ that I learnt that despite the increased poverty risks, it's estimated that the Treasury spends about £1 in preventative spending for every £6,000 responding to the consequences of family breakdown. "Further, it'd appear that marriage is disappearing in policy-making - just as much as it's disappearing in our poorest communities. "Because 87% of … [Read more...] about Tory MP claims rich people get married and stay together while the poor do not
‘Fox and Friends’ scolds Trump over ongoing ‘enemy of the people’ crusade
If President Donald Trump has a list of reporters and media organizations labeled "enemy of the people," it is safe to assume the supportive "Fox and Friends" triumvirate is not on there. The panel has gushed that Trump looked "big" on TV and sternly reminded viewers that the president is "the boss." At a Trump rally last month, a show contributor lobbed 11 minutes worth of conservative platitudes. But a few cracks are forming on the Fox trio's set over Trump's escalating crusade against the media, amid growing criticism that his rhetoric has contributed to a hostile political environment. Trump on Monday called the media "the true enemy of the people" after a fervent supporter of his allegedly mailed two potential explosive devices to CNN - Trump's most frequent target of rage against the media - and prominent Democrats. Brian Kilmeade, a "Fox and Friends" co-host, was exasperated Tuesday morning. "I really wish he would lose that term. It doesn't help anybody," Kilmeade said. "It … [Read more...] about ‘Fox and Friends’ scolds Trump over ongoing ‘enemy of the people’ crusade
Woman shares weird food habit and people reply with their own – and one really topped them all
AS the old saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison - some people are completely disgusted by the tastes of others. But when Aussie comedian Felicity Ward shared her own particularly weird eating habit online, the ensuing response of distasteful food confessions was enough to make most sick to their stomachs. Felicity wrote: "I eat kiwi fruit skin-on, like an apple, and I sometimes enjoy orange juice, instead of milk, on my Weetbix. "What is your food habit that other people shame you for?" Followers were then quick to pile in with their horrid gustatory habits. Jo Horsman said: "I've always liked salt and vinegar crisps dipped in melted chocolate. "When the trend for salted caramels came in I realised I was ahead of my time." Jan Schmidt made the chilling admission: "I like pouring cream on my ice cream." And Amy Elizabeth Wood wrote: "Weetabix with cheese and butter. [Or] cream cheese and salami. It's like a really big cracker. "My family call it Weetabix toast." And it … [Read more...] about Woman shares weird food habit and people reply with their own – and one really topped them all
Five Welsh ghosts and the real, living people they once were
You don't have to look far to hear reports of lingering spirits in some of the darkest recesses of west Wales. The history of Wales hasn't always been pretty, with bloody battles and an array of colourful figures. Many historical buildings in south Wales are reportedly home to ghostly beings, lost souls and tortured spirits. Yet, almost all of these paranormal beings were at some point real, living, breathing people. They lived a life full of vigour, they loved and they lost, they fought for their family and their country, and some were admired from far and wide. These are their stories. The White Lady of Oystermouth Oystermouth Castle, perched on a hillside overlooking Mumbles, was once the finest castle on the Gower Peninsula. Built in the 12th century, the fortress was home to the Lords of Gower for many hundreds of years. Today, the magnificent ruins are the only sign of the grandeur of the castle. The relic of a whipping post, hidden in the dungeons, hints at a macabre past. Yet … [Read more...] about Five Welsh ghosts and the real, living people they once were