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Graham Pointon

@Linguism

I write a blog called Linguism. Interested in Language, Music and Genealogy among other things.

 London, UK
linguism.co.uk
Joined August 2009
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Never forget The government wrote off £8.7bn in unusable PPE, much of which was procured through corrupt back channels, often involving Tory donors. That’s roughly *six times* the national budget for rebuilding schools in England. theguardian.com/education/20…
England’s crumbling schools are a ‘risk to life’, officials warn No 10

England’s crumbling schools are a ‘risk to life’, officials warn No 10

Exclusive: Leak reveals that the education department is battling with the Treasury for £13bn needed for rebuilding projects

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I have received NO election information from any of the candidates, not even the names of any of the candidates, in my ward. Do they want us to vote, or not? #LocalElections2022
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XSovietNews
@XSovietNews2 May 2022
Are the fascists - The country that has had a dictator since 2000 who has murdered all his opponents and invaded his neighbour as well as committing assassinations all over the world OR - The democratic country with a Jewish president?
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Chris Philp, my local (Tory) MP just emailed me asking for my vote in local elections next week. Here is my reply:
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@GaryLineker24 Apr 2022
A new low even for this newspaper.
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We Own It@We_OwnIt5 Apr 2022
🚨 82% of people are against the privatisation of Channel 4. Share this and let @NadineDorries know that you're one of them!
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“The survival of #Welsh – after centuries of attempted suppression by the English since the Act of Union of 1536 – is a miracle, and every Welsh person, whether or not they speak it, should celebrate that fact.” @guardian theguardian.com/commentisfre… #language #culture #politics
The Guardian view on the Welsh language: the unmaking and making of a nation | Editorial

The Guardian view on the Welsh language: the unmaking and making of a nation | Editorial

Editorial: A tongue re-emerged as deindustrialisation and devolution took root – and that is beneficial to the rest of the UK

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This is what we get from the BBC license fee which costs around 43p per day
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Trevor Warner@trevorw19533 Jan 2022
Another Brexit 'dividend'? - UK steel industry braces for slump in trade as US reduces tariffs on EU. Tariffs remain on UK exports to US as European Union rivals gain a 25% price advantage from New Year’s Day. #BrexitHasFailed theguardian.com/business/202…
UK steel industry braces for slump in trade as US reduces tariffs on EU

UK steel industry braces for slump in trade as US reduces tariffs on EU

Tariffs remain on UK exports to US as European Union rivals gain a 25% price advantage from New Year’s Day

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Brexit was supposed to be about taking back control of our borders Now the government will ease immigration rules for India to access their £2 trillion market 5000 miles away when the EU market on our doorstep was worth £13 trillion #BrexitHasFailed theguardian.com/politics/202…
UK ministers eager to ease immigration rules for Indian citizens

UK ministers eager to ease immigration rules for Indian citizens

Offer could be on table in upcoming trade talks in Delhi in bid to access to country’s growing economy

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Why is it taking so long for people to wake up and understand that our once great country is being ruined unapologetically right in the open in front of us? By the time the perpetrators are investigated it will be too late. #getjohnsondone #BrexitHasFailed
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Today I heard that arch-pedant @stephenfry say 'comprised of' (Radio 4, between 1.45 and 2.00pm GMT)
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NHS Million
@NHSMillion20 Nov 2021
Beyond words, thank you 💙
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Kit Harris@cricketkit14 Oct 2021
The copyright page of the New Penguin English Dictionary is the most glorious example of “you had one job” I have ever seen. Prepare to brighten your day.
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This seemed like a @VictoriaCoren - appropriate bit of humor: – at Ballwin, MO
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Replying to @Linguism
My new Honda PCX scooter tells me how many miles I'm doing to the litre!
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UK Government: EU nationals were promised automatic settled status- make it happen! #nomorebrokenpromises - Sign the Petition! chng.it/DSzvQjDM via @UKChange
Sign the Petition

Sign the Petition

EU nationals were promised automatic settled status. Make it happen! #BrokenPromises

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Perhaps not directly on topic, but I feel the need to let off steam... I'm currently read... bit.ly/2dXo6X3 #linguism #language
Richard Absolutely right. A little knowledge can go a long way in the wrong direction. A... bit.ly/2egJ7gE #linguism #language
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