A consultation last July found that 60% of the 44,000 responses backed the idea of taking nature as the theme, just in front of architecture and landmarks on 56%, and way ahead of historic figures at a measly 38%. Whether the public would have been quite so keen if they'd known upfront that household pets would be explicitly excluded from possible designs, I'm not so sure.
Britain's failure to meet its legal obligations has contributed to the mass killing of Palestinian civilians and the wholesale destruction of civilian objects, the desecration of international law and the further erosion of Britain's status as a nation committed to the rule of law in the international arena.
I don't want to get involved in UK politics, but I can say that it has been disappointing. It has been very disappointing... we would have expected the UK to do much more.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised concerns over petrol pump profiteering and has officially put regulators on 'high alert' regarding this issue. In response to rapidly rising fuel prices, she has summoned key stakeholders, including fuel retailers and energy suppliers, to Downing Street for crucial discussions to address the situation.
I am astonished the Prime Minister can actually look himself in the mirror right now. It is very clear that he told lie after lie after lie about the appointment of Peter Mandelson. He has been dishonest with Parliament and with the country. And Labour MPs, in good conscience, should be looking at whether or not this man should be leading our country.
