Luke 'Ming' Flanagan
@lukeming
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Independent MEP for Ireland Midlands North West. He/Him. Contact details: ☎️094 962 2710☎️ 📧lukeming.flanagan @europarl .europa.eu📧
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This is what I do. On Friday June 7th
Vote Luke Ming Flanagan No.1
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You’re a phenomenal bollocks conor.
@realDonaldTrump
Phenomenal President. Quite possibly the USA 🐐. Most certainly one of them anyway, as he sits atop the shoulders of many amazing giants that came before him. No easy feet.
Early stages of term also.
Incredible.
Congrats and Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day America 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇪
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If the church had the power again they'd do it again. They're not sorry at all.
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Breaking.
Leo Varadkar to personally hand pick strawberries for one day a week in an act of solidarity to the nation.
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My father died early yesterday morning. Hard to know what to do or say.
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Plenty of time for golf now
@PhilHoganEU
#Philleted
Just before the European Parliament elections in 2019
@PhilHoganEU
tried to suggest I'd have plenty of time to play golf the following June because I would lose my seat. It's a long road without a turn. Who's laughing now?
#golfgate
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My daughter is now exhibiting symptoms of the
#coronavirus
Cough, shortness of breath and severe headache. We have contacted our local GP. We are now waiting for an appointment for her to be seen. 2 to 3 days wait. Our family will now go into self isolation. Fingers crossed.
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I've never used cannabis.
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Listening to Tubridy after the news is like leaving the extractor fan on after you've cooked dinner. It's only when you turn it off do you realise how annoying it was.
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What are this shower of pricks at on
@TV3Ireland
Dressing for wedding they're not going to.
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I vape cannabis. I enjoy it most before I go for a run. I grow it on my balcony here in Brussels. This year I am growing strains called Pineapple Kush and Shogun. Zero money going to criminals. Plus I know exactly what I'm using. What could possibly be wrong with that?
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Thanks a million
@Ryanair
for making it very clear at the boarding gate that today's 15:05 flight from Dublin to Brussels wouldn't be leaving until 21:00. It was so helpful. Especially when I returned to the Airport again at 18:00 only to be told it had left at 16:30. Champions.
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If the Taoiseach were honest he would tell people that the reason Ireland needs to be more cautious in opening up is that compared to other European countries our health service is pathetic. It doesn't work in normal times. In a pandemic it doesn't stand a chance.
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Statement about that rave I was at in the nineties.
I was assured in advance by the organisers that the event would comply fully with the misuse of drugs act.
I will be making no further statement on the matter.
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Secondary school back today. Teenagers back to a system where they are expected to work for 50 to 60 hours per week when you include homework. It's illegal to do that to an adult. Then we wonder why there's problems with depression. I pity them.
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Just before the European Parliament elections in 2019
@PhilHoganEU
tried to suggest I'd have plenty of time to play golf the following June because I would lose my seat. It's a long road without a turn. Who's laughing now?
#golfgate
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Met a woman from Manchester today, when I was canvassing in Carrick On Shannon. She asked me what I was going to do about the invasion of foreigners. Some people just don't do irony.
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I can do this. Breath in.
Simon you have been immense throughout this campaign.
#Repealthe8th
#Together4Yes
😀 will sleep tonight in the hope of waking up to a country that is more compassionate, more caring and more respectful. It has been an honour to be on this journey with you and to work
#togetherforyes
. See you all tomorrow!
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In fairness to Danny he doesn't actally live on this planet so he doesn't represent it.
#GE2020
Danny Healy-Rae apologises for his comments about the planet yesterday.
#ge2020
#IEstaff
#kerry
via
@anewshack
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My 15 year old daughter called me last night to say she was worried that I would lose my job as an MEP because of my stance in supporting the
#RepealTheEighth
campaign. She had read the lovely comments on my FB page. So be it. My 3 girls futures come before votes everytime.
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Whatever the result, a gem has been discovered. You've given many people hope that it doesn't have be the same old same old over and over again.
I salute you. You should sit back and purr with pride tonight.
Just voted there... It’s some rush...I don’t know what to do with myself now before Sunday! I’ve been brought to tears several times over the last few days with the messages of support coming in...it makes me so hopeful that something has changed!
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One thing has changed in my lifetime in relation to mental health problems in Ireland. We've gone from hiding from it and doing nothing about it to talking lots about it and doing nothing about it.
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This "living with" FF/ FG strategy is not working. We're at it for decades now. Can we as a people not just go for a zero FF/FG strategy?
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The term "unskilled worker" exists purely to justify paying people low wages. Takes a special type of talent to spend 8 hours in a day serving customers in retail and to keep them all happy. Many who label them unskilled wouldn't actually be able to do the job to the same level.
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There's a slot in most timetables currently occupied by religion that would be perfect for this.
Taoiseach wants European languages to be taught across all primary schools
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I'm getting a slab of cans to celebrate this. Phenomenal achievement.
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Resign on New Years Eve. That'd give them a great lift.
Tánaiste
@LeoVaradkar
says to young people in Ireland "you've given up two years of your youth to help keep others safe," and added, "in 2022 we will do what we can to make it up to you." | More:
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'Our Taoiseach' is a snob. He has nothing but contempt for ordinary people.
This is a disgraceful way for the Taoiseach
@LeoVaradkar
to address a member of parliament -
@Ginosocialist
has the very same mandate as every other politican in the
#Dail
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You're deeply to blame.
Deeply disturbed by images from Gaza. Every effort must be made to investigate what happened and ensure transparency
Humanitarian aid is a lifeline for those in need and access to it must be ensured.
We stand by civilians, urging their protection in line with international law
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I am now starting a campaign to exclude
@LeoVaradkar
from the leaders debate. Just to be fair like. Sure he's third!
#GE2020
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Put this man in charge.
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson
@PearseDoherty
has called out the insurance industry for magnifying the scale of the issue of fraudulent claims in order to justify their high premiums and increases.
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If Eoghan Murphy is as successful at “international politics” as he was at housing politics there will be a nuclear war by June.
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This is not a leader.
This is not protest. This is vandalism and attempted murder. These actions do not represent unionism or loyalism. They are an embarrassment to Northern Ireland and only serve to take the focus off the real law breakers in Sinn Fein.
My thoughts are with the bus driver.
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She's made more appearances on
@rtenews
in the last three months than I have in the last ten years. My genocidal maniac skills mustn't be up to scratch.
To Celebrate Her 500th Appearance This Year, RTÉ Invites The Israeli Ambassador To Present Six One
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Ivan Yates asking what has the Irish language cost us. How much did his bankruptcy cost us?
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Speak for yourself Ursula. I stand with Palestine. I stand with peace.
Today, Hamas terrorists have struck at the heart of Israel capturing and killing innocent women and children.
Israel has the right to defend itself - today and in the days to come.
The European Union stands with Israel.
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Roscommon's population in 1841
was 252,118.
In 2022 it was 69,995.
We certainly aren't full.
Anything but. In fact we badly need more people to sustain our communities and grow this wonderful place. Hon the Rossies from Ukraine to Syria to Brazil and beyond. You're all welcome.
A small rural primary school in Roscommon has been saved from potential closure by the addition of 14 students from Ukraine
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Richard. You're in government. Have been in government. Half my life. All you've ever offered is scones.
Sinn Fein don’t want the housing crisis fixed. They have opposed:
- thousands of new homes across the city
- new mechanisms for Affordable Housing
- the use of state land to provide mixed housing options for the entire community.
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Conor McGregor.
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€100,000?
For that?
#ShopAround
Gardaí in Galway seized €100,000 worth of cannabis following a search as part of
#OperationTara
.
Two men were arrested as a result with one since charged to appear before Galway District Court this afternoon. The second was released pending a file to the DPP.
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I live in a country that never shuts up about mental health but at same time we have a government that structures our lives in such a way that good mental health is impossible. Walking in the middle of the night won't make up for it. Not if you walked every second of every day.
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Get your broadband from Fine Gaels website and get your latest lockdown news from a tabloid. Some shower of cowboys.
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I used to have a lawn. Good riddance to it. Hardly fair to ask farmers to change if we don't also change what we do with our own little patch.
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Today's the day I bury my Father. I'm going to miss him. So much.
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Imagine being in government and having a to do list that ranks finding out where a Sinn Fein server is above finding a house for a child.
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If you're lucky enough to have a Mother this Christmas then make the most of them. They don't last forever. Sadly.
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The situation has been resolved. The person who did this has came forward and admitted to posting the comments. They are young and confused. I've been there myself. I hold no grudge and I have requested that no further action to be taken. Just delighted to get a resolution.
I've just left Castlerea Garda Station after reporting threats on my TikTok account towards my 6 year old daughter. We've been advised by the Gardai to get security for our house This is so wrong. It's impossible to do one's job in this situation.
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I was diagnosed with Autism at the beginning of February. I always kinda knew. Now I actually do know. It really helps to know.
#AutismAwarenessDay
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I've just left Castlerea Garda Station after reporting threats on my TikTok account towards my 6 year old daughter. We've been advised by the Gardai to get security for our house This is so wrong. It's impossible to do one's job in this situation.
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Thanks to the 121,824 people who voted for me in this election. Looking forward to representing you for the next 5 years.
#EuroMing2019
#TakingTheJobSeriously
#EUelections2019
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Somewhere in Ireland right now there’s a group of Gardai planning a raid. A raid on a group of young lads having a toke. They’re going to ruin their lives. All for nothing. The Gardai won’t be planning a raid on RTE right now though. Even though they have every reason to do it.
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Appoint Larry Goodman to the senate. Make him Minister for Agriculture.
Make it official like.
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My 17 year old daughter just asked me a very interesting question. "Why do we not see any nice stories in the media about Syrian refugees bringing their pet animals to Ireland". There's a lot in that question. It's like a cat from Ukraine is more welcome than a child from Syria.
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Brilliant. Been bullied my whole life for how I choose to look. Never a day went by in Leinster House without some shitty comment being made by a journalists a TD or Senator. It ate away at me. Got me very depressed. Same TDs & Senators then waxed lyrical about mental health.
"Who is allowed to wear what in our society? Why are some people applauded and lauded for their outfit choices while others are at risk of harm if they wear the same clothes?"
Watch the full TEDx talk here,
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I remember wandering around a field in Sligo with a few lads looking for mushrooms back in 1990 when I was in the RTC(IT). That night we went far further than the "edge of space". For free too. No emissions either. Lots of admissions though.
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The Government.
They can't provide adequate housing.
They can't provide adequate healthcare
They can't provide adequate education.
They can't provide adequate energy.
Then they wish you
#happymentalhealthday
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This amendment on Russian oligarchs hiding assets in Tax havens was only narrowly defeated by 323 votes to 342. All 4
@FineGael
MEPs voted against it. As did
@fiannafailparty
only MEP. When it comes to choosing between money and Ukraine, money won. Putin will be pleased.
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I estimate in the region of 100k people in Ireland have a charge against them for possession of cannabis. Serious restrictions imposed on all of us when it comes to work and travel.Yet our former Taoiseach admits to using this same drugs but gets off scott free. How's that right?
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I've known Simon for 10 years and during that time I've learned not to trust a word he says.
I’ve known
@EamonRyan
for 20yrs. He’s been a tireless campaigner for
#ClimateAction
. Introducing such an ambitious Climate Action Bill was the achievement of a life’s work. This Bill changes
#Ireland
for the better, for decades!
@greenparty_ie
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Still standing with Israel
@vonderleyen
?
Footage online shows dozens of Palestinians,
including women, children and the elderly, detained by the Israeli army.
Dozens of Palestinian men were stripped of their clothes and lined up in a stadium in the Gaza Strip
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This week was the most successful week of my political career. At least €100 mill will be transfered from richer farmers to poorer Irish farmers as a result of MY amendment that I tabled. As of yet I've not received a single call or an email from a journalist about it. Why not?
I've been to Castlerea prison twice for short periods. I still have more time for a higher percentage of the inmates I met there than I have for the journalists I met while in the Dáil. I had previously thought their job was to hold people to account. It's not. It's to bully.
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Quantam Physics. Is it all a lie? We talk to a deck chair to find out. Tune in.
Has the Omicron variant peaked? We speak to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly next on the show
@DonnellyStephen
#patkenny
#COVID19
#OmicronVarient
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Imagine someone going around burning your money. You’d be annoyed wouldn’t you? Well it’s happening. Watch this.
#Promnotes
#NotOurDebt
#BallyheaSaysKnow
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I'm buying a big bag of Keoghs crisps today.
Homegrown outdoor irish cannabis. Not grown by criminal gangs who enslave trafficked migrants and force them to operate growhouses. No crime here. Legalise it. Tax it. Create jobs. Let cannabis users have access to a safe regulated product like Canada has done
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"You've had your fun now feel the fucking pain"
A nun said this to my mother 50 years ago today. I was born.
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This man fought for nothing. Except himself.
We fought too hard to secure Peace on our island to risk falling backwards. We must stand up to those who would glorify violence again
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I’m old enough to remember when I used to lose my deposit and Fianna Fáil would top the poll. Great to see them getting wiped out. This is a good day.
#DublinBaySouthByElection
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Getting vaccinated on Saturday. Moderna first dose. Hopefully it will improve my 5G phone signal. It better.
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Imagine if the Fire Service ignored calls about house fires. It'd be mad wouldn't it? Gardaí are ignoring emergency calls and still many people are saying. 'Sure you can't tar them all with the same brush'. Must every Garda be rotten before you can call any of them rotten?
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'So you want lockdown, I'll give you lockdown for the whole f**king year if you don't watch it'.
You're losing it Leo.
The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says if the Government introduced mandatory quarantining, it would probably be for a year. Summer holidays and seeing relatives next Christmas "would be off the agenda"
#cblive
#ZeroCovid
#Covid19
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Second Moderna dose done. Hurray. Not a hint of an improvement in my WiFi though. Feeling betrayed.
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There's a company out there telling employees that they not only must work through this crisis but they will give them €500 extra if they live in the factory. They should be jailed for it. You know who you are. Close or I'll expose.
#coronavirus
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Met Senator Leyden at a funeral in Castlerea. He said "Hey Ming you're on the funeral circuit now". I asked him. Who's the deceased? He looked around at those beside him for an answer. They looked back with grey faces. I helped him out. It's my Grannies funeral. They're warped.
6 google pages of Lisa Chambers commenting condolances on RIPdotIE.
This is bottom feeder electioneering.
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If you’re homeless don’t worry cos GDP is up.
If you’re waiting for a hospital appointment & losing hope that you’ll ever be seen just remember GDP is up.
If you’re child is in a class without adequate support then no big deal cos GDP up.
If you’re hungry perk up cos GDP is up.
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Talk about your mental health they say. I know several people who upon experiencing mental health issues were abandoned by their 'friends'. Same friends who go for walks in the middle of the night to raise awareness of mental health issues. Hypocrisy in the extreme.
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You can have no children and know lots about children. You can have a bus load of children and know nothing about children. My aunt never had children and knew more about what made me tick than anyone I know. Life's not so black and white as people think
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Happy times.
So in other news Peter Casey is now having a go on Twitter with a Luke Ming Flanagan parody account from 2013
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Seeking a better life. Just like those arriving to Ireland in 2024. Its great news that people now want to live here. Filling up our under populated towns & villages. If only the
government wasn't so rubbish at getting houses built. This could and can be a golden age for Ireland.
Between 1951-61, 500,000 people emigrated from Ireland to Britain.
'A multitude of Irish men went to a place called Camden Town'
Great short film here:
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Fianna Fáil’s defence of Varadkar.
He made no financial gain.
Translation.
He’s only an amateur. Haughey would have got at least a million.
#LeoTheLeak
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What's this rubbish about having to say good things about someone because they're retiring. Would you lament the local burglar retiring from robbing houses? No you wouldn't. You'd celebrate it. At the next general election we should retire every last
@FineGael
TD
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How does criminalising young people help their mental health?
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The far left in my family are currently litter picking.
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That's it then. The war on cannabis is won. The last of it has been seized. Next up. The war on rain. Everyone get your buckets ready. We can do this!
Gardaí seized an estimated €289,000 worth of Cannabis (pending analysis) and made five arrests following searches across four locations in Co.Roscommon, Co.Mayo and Co.Sligo, yesterday. More information
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I've been involved in politics for 25 years. I've no database of voters compiled. Doesn't stop me hammering FF in every election I contest against them. You don't need a database of voters to get elected you just need to be more honest than FF. They're crooks so no contest.
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So our Health Minister admits that the creation of a hotel quarantine system was too slow. I agree with him. He should now resign or be removed from office.
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This is genocidal.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant:
"I have ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip. There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed. We are fighting human animals and we act accordingly."
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Simon Harris is so cool that it's irrelevant to many that health,education & housing have been in a constant state of crisis during his time in Government. Next time you're in a chaotic A&E for 12 hours waiting to see a doctor check out his TikTok & all your problems will be gone
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