Almost half of voters want another EU referendum in the next five years, while less than a third would support Brexit in a fresh vote. Over the past ten years, popular perceptions of Europe have changed, according to research conducted by More in Common for the Sunday Times. The poll of more than 2,000 people found 29Continue reading “Half Of Brits Want Another EU Referendum In Five Years”
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NHS Left 95-Year-Old Woman On Freezing Pavement
The husband of an elderly woman left lying on the pavement for five hours with a broken hip because she was not considered a priority for an ambulance has slammed the way she was treated as a ‘disgrace’. Winifred Soanes, 95, who as a child survived her home being bombed during the Blitz, is recoveringContinue reading “NHS Left 95-Year-Old Woman On Freezing Pavement”
How Much Do Young People Know About D-Day?
Alongside the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk, D-Day holds a shrine in British history as a moment when the country’s heroism came head-to-head with the Nazi regime. The courage and sacrifice of our Second World War servicemen are rightfully at the forefront of our public awareness as we commemorate the landings’ 80th anniversary. Politicians haveContinue reading “How Much Do Young People Know About D-Day?”
British Troops Must Prepare For Conscription Within Six Years Unless Vladimir Putin Is Defeated
An analyst has warned that if Vladimir Putin is not overthrown, British citizens should get ready to be called up for duty within the next six years. He also expressed his belief that there isn’t a “snowball’s chance in hell” that the Russian dictator will back down on Ukraine. Professor Anthony Glees of the UniversityContinue reading “British Troops Must Prepare For Conscription Within Six Years Unless Vladimir Putin Is Defeated”
How Prefabs Came To Be
During the Second World War and the bombing of towns and cities, there became a despairing demand for housing. Over 200,000 homes were destroyed by aerial bombing attacks. So, it was decided that prefabricated houses, later known as prefabs would be the temporary answer until the country could return to constructing permanent homes with traditionalContinue reading “How Prefabs Came To Be”
Star Of Carry On, Leslie Phillips, Best Known For His Catchphrases ‘Ding Dong’, ‘Well Hello’, And ‘I Say’, Dies At Age 98
Carry On star Leslie Phillips, who brought laughter to living rooms across the country, has passed away aged 98. Known for his ‘Ding Dog’, ‘Well, Hello’, and ‘I Say’ sayings, the actor had been suffering from a lengthy illness. Younger fans might remember his voice from the Harry Potter movies, in which he did theContinue reading “Star Of Carry On, Leslie Phillips, Best Known For His Catchphrases ‘Ding Dong’, ‘Well Hello’, And ‘I Say’, Dies At Age 98”
Buckingham Palace Will Not Be Occupied By King Charles III For FIVE YEARS
Sources claim that King Charles III won’t live in Buckingham Palace for up to five years and will instead wait for the completion of the site’s £370 million renovation in 2027. As the palace continues its 10-year refurbishment, the new King and Queen Consort Camilla are expected to divide their time between up to fourContinue reading “Buckingham Palace Will Not Be Occupied By King Charles III For FIVE YEARS”
The Longest-Married Couple In The United Kingdom Celebrate Their 81st Anniversary
Britain’s longest married couple have celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary after friends warned that they wouldn’t last long. Ron and Joyce Bond, aged 102 and 100, said a bit of give and take was the secret of a long-lasting marriage. The couple have seen 15 different Prime Ministers take power since they were wed inContinue reading “The Longest-Married Couple In The United Kingdom Celebrate Their 81st Anniversary”
What Did Maggie Thatcher Really Think Of Her Great Friend Ronald Reagan?
While on the campaign trail at a Kent funfair before the 1950 election, a 24-year-old Margaret Roberts, later to become Britain’s first female Prime Minister, stopped at a booth to meet a fortune teller. The future Margaret Thatcher was told that she would be great, as great as Winston Churchill, and it was a comparisonContinue reading “What Did Maggie Thatcher Really Think Of Her Great Friend Ronald Reagan?”
THE FUTURE HAS BEEN ERADICATED
This coronavirus has created three shocks. There’s the health shock, the worst of which should be behind us by the end of this year if Governments handle it well. There’s the economic shock which will last for considerably longer and there’s the psychological shock which we’ll never get over. No one who is alive todayContinue reading “THE FUTURE HAS BEEN ERADICATED”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 