Nicole Sturgeon's SNP will struggle to make ends meet if she achieves her independence dream, because public spending in Scotland is 30 percent higher than in England, with the rest of the UK footing the bill, an economist has warned. But the final blow to indepedance is the blocking of the another referendum #IndyRef2 by the Supreme Court.

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Qatar's human rights record is the third worst in history for a host of the Association Football World Cup. But they are the host? Is this a good thing?

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UK Chancellor (Finance Minsters) Jeremy Hunt delivered a brutal budget that aimed to address soaring inflation and a major cost of living crisis, but the measures he used are miss the elephant in the room. Mark and Pete have the answers.

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A real genuine recording of a real life real genuine discussion on the budget between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Transcript:
There's a hole in the budget, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
There's a hole in the budget, dear Rishi, a hole.

So fix it dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
So fix it dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, fix it.

With what should I fix it, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
With what should I fix it, dear Rishi, with what?

With debt, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
With debt, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, with debt.

But the debt is too big, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
The debt is too big, dear Rishi, too big.

So cut it dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
So cut it dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, cut it!

With what should I cut it, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
With what should I cut it, dear Rishi, with what?

Use a policy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
Use a policy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, the policy.

But the policy is too blunt, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
The policy is too blunt, dear Rishi, too blunt.

So, sharpen it, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
So sharpen it dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, sharpen it!

With what should I sharpen it, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
With what should I sharpen, dear Rishi, with what?

Use sharp wit, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
Use sharp wit, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, use wit.

But the sharp wit is too dry, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
The sharp wit is too dry, dear Rishi, too dry.

So wet it, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
So wet it, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, wet it.

With what should I wet it, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
With what should I wet it, dear Rishi, with what?

With cash flow, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
With cash flow, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, was flow.

With what should I carry it, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
With what should I carry it, dear Rishi, with what?

Use the Treasury Chest dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy,
Use Treasury Chest, dear Jeremy, dear Jeremy, the chest!

But, there's a hole in the budget, dear Rishi, dear Rishi,
There's a hole in the budget, dear Rishi, a hole.

The United States of America underneath a “tight” midterm race has inherent, unresolved tension: part of America feels that the current democratic system needs protection, while others are furious and battling for visibility. How can this be resolved?

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I'm a Celebrity Out of Here will feature Matt Hancock in its current series. That #MattHancock who was the Minister for Health in the UK government and it is widely believed, made a mess of it. What's to be made of this?
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The migration policy of the British government results in chaos at the in the channel, excessive illegal immigration and fear and loathing of immigrants. What's to be done?

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It’s a sad but real reality to consider what the effects of your haircut can be on getting a job. People are judged daily on their ability based on a physical appearance that has exactly zero impact on their ability to successfully do a particular job. Mark and Pete weigh in.

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A painting by abstract Dutch artist Piet Mondrian has been hanging upside down in various museums since it was first put on display 75 years ago, an art historian has found, but warned it could disintegrate if it was hung the right side up now. But is it important what way up it is? And is the art important? What about other modern abstract art, is it important, is it actually art? Mark and Pete weigh in.

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An LS Lowry painting described as an "iconic masterpiece" has been sold at auction for a record-breaking £7.8 million. Going To The Match depicts a bustling throng of football fans gathered at the former home of Bolton Wanderers. Lowry manages to capture the scene giving a feel that locals would recognise. LS Lowry, Mark and Pete argue, is an example of how we should champion local talents and culture.

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