The Israeli military says the Red Cross has collected four more "coffins of deceased hostages" in Gaza.

The Red Cross is now on its way to Israeli military forces in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says in a statement.

Tbf strongmen are famously extremely sensitive to criticism.

comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 3 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Language or Literature?

It could prove useful in all those industries with skilled labour shortages.

comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 11 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Academically no, oral or practically erm probably.

This is a bit like those going for citizenship having to answer questions about our history none of us born here Brits are getting

I’ve seen it estimated before that the average reading level in the country for an adult is aged 9.

It's A level equivalent standard in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said:

This country has always welcomed those who come to this country and contribute.

But it is unacceptable for migrants to come here without learning our language, unable to contribute to our national life.

If you come to this country, you must learn our language and play your part.

comment by Darren The King Fletcher (U10026)
posted 2 minutes ago
I’ve seen it estimated before that the average reading level in the country for an adult is aged 9.
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Lower in Longsight, I heard.

comment by Playmaker (U22780)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 3 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Language or Literature?

It could prove useful in all those industries with skilled labour shortages.
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I think it's just a silly sound bite that means "we have high standards for immigration", A-level standard English doesn't mean able to achieve an A level in English

does a Syrian refugee with an A level in English satisfy the Tommy Robinson test?

*Robertson

comment by CrouchEndGooner (U13531)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Playmaker (U22780)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 3 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Language or Literature?

It could prove useful in all those industries with skilled labour shortages.
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I think it's just a silly sound bite that means "we have high standards for immigration", A-level standard English doesn't mean able to achieve an A level in English
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So you're saying English comprehension is actually reading between the lines and not what is actually said/written. Gotcha

comment by Jean Paul Billmondo If you don't want refugees, don't start pointless wars and revolutions in foreign countries. This took 3,000 years. Blessed are the peacemakers (U23088)
posted 3 minutes ago
does a Syrian refugee with an A level in English satisfy the Tommy Robinson test?
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Barley

Lads, according to CEG, no doesn't actually mean no.

comment by Jean Paul Billmondo If you don't want refugees, don't start pointless wars and revolutions in foreign countries. This took 3,000 years. Blessed are the peacemakers (U23088)
posted 4 minutes ago
does a Syrian refugee with an A level in English satisfy the Tommy Robinson test?
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https://m.youtube.com/shorts/P6ZlVwtvFSo

This will answer your question.

comment by CrouchEndGooner (U13531)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Playmaker (U22780)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 3 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Language or Literature?

It could prove useful in all those industries with skilled labour shortages.
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I think it's just a silly sound bite that means "we have high standards for immigration", A-level standard English doesn't mean able to achieve an A level in English
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Yeh I didn't think they meant passing A level English. The government website says an equivalent test though.

The Secure English Language Test must be conducted with a Home Office-approved provider, and the results will then be verified as part of the visa application process.

I've just seen her parents were both immigrants. Dad a civil engineer and mum worked in a shop. Did they need as high a level of English to contribute to this country? Probably not, as is the case with many immigrants which is why I think her comment is a bit stupid.

snipers on the roof at italy israel apparently.

comment by Jean Paul Billmondo If you don't want refugees, don't start pointless wars and revolutions in foreign countries. This took 3,000 years. Blessed are the peacemakers (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
snipers on the roof at italy israel apparently.
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Literally, is this a joke about Italy’s diving?

Gilardino grrrr...

Dida's was funnier though.

comment by Playmaker (U22780)
posted 34 minutes ago
It's A level equivalent standard in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said:

This country has always welcomed those who come to this country and contribute.

But it is unacceptable for migrants to come here without learning our language, unable to contribute to our national life.

If you come to this country, you must learn our language and play your part.
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Get the cover of your blue passports translated to English. FFS.

comment by CrouchEndGooner (U13531)
posted 34 minutes ago
comment by Playmaker (U22780)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 3 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Language or Literature?

It could prove useful in all those industries with skilled labour shortages.
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I think it's just a silly sound bite that means "we have high standards for immigration", A-level standard English doesn't mean able to achieve an A level in English
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So what does it mean. In English?

comment by mancWoohoo- maximus mardius cob-onius (U10676)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by CrouchEndGooner (U13531)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Playmaker (U22780)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Onana what's my name? (U14210)
posted 3 minutes ago
Migrants must learn English to A-level standard to work in Britain, Home Secretary announces


How many people here have A level English lmao. Doesn't make sense.
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Language or Literature?

It could prove useful in all those industries with skilled labour shortages.
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I think it's just a silly sound bite that means "we have high standards for immigration", A-level standard English doesn't mean able to achieve an A level in English
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So you're saying English comprehension is actually reading between the lines and not what is actually said/written. Gotcha
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Crouchie just being Crouchie defending Labour blindly.

comment by mancWoohoo- maximus mardius cob-onius (U10676)
posted 30 minutes ago
Lads, according to CEG, no doesn't actually mean no.
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He needs watched.

great seeing the gangs that collaborated with the IDF are getting a pasting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14zhmwuZKwk

Grate individual protest. Imagine if someone with the complexion of Jesus Christ did this....

Just compare the standard of cabinet ministers:

'97 - Gordon Brown, John Prescott, Ann Taylor, Margaret Beckett, Mo Mowlam, Jack Straw, Robin Cook, Frank Dobson, John Reid, David Blunkett, Geoff Hoon, Claire Short, Donald Dewar, Harriet Harman.

'25 - David Lammy, Rachel Reeves, Shabana Mahmood, Wes Streeting, Bridget Philipson, Emma Reynolds, Heidi Alexander, Yvette Cooper, Steve Reid, Peter Kyle, Ed Milliband, Darren Jones, Pat Mcfadden, John Healey.

One (by and large) a stalwart group of political heavyweights essembled after 18 yrs of opposition.

The other (with one or two exceptions) a bunch of political lightweights who seem to have been picked out of a tombola on a work weekend away to colchester.

The least they can do, the very least, and it's a no-brainer, is bring back Jess Philiips. But nah, Shabana Mahmood ffs.