'Times have changed, you should try and get out more'
Women just as likely to have torn jeans, tattoos and swear
SCOTT Marmion in his letter to The Press regarding the Supreme Court's decision on the definition of a woman states that a woman is someone that anyone in the street could tell in seconds flat.
Perhaps that was the case years ago when woman were more likely to wear flowery dresses, white stiletto heels, and drink Babycham.
Now they're just as likely to have torn jeans, arms covered in tattoos, drink pints and swear like troopers.
Times have changed Scott, you should try and get out a bit more often.
D M Deamer,
Penleys Grove Street,
Monkgate,
York
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Congratulations to Children's Services in York
AT a time of such much negative news about the work that councils do it was brilliant to read about the recent Outstanding Ofsted judgement for the City of York Children's Services Department.
The transformation since the change of leadership at staff and political level is very impressive, in particular the proactive approach to recruiting a full team of permanent social workers has been crucial to this progress.
There are many who are sadly cynical about the difference politicians can make to the lives of people but here we have a clear example that proves the cynic wrong. Congratulations to the staff team and Councillor Webb in leading this work. York's vulnerable children are very grateful.---
Why Conclave should choose a younger Pope
WITH the really sad news of the death of Pope Francis, obviously a conclave will have to be convened to elect the next Pope.
It would be quite nice to see a younger person in the role.
I'm not talking about a half-witted teenager but someone, say in their late thirties or early forties.
But also someone who is worldly wise with a bit of nous.
This would give this person ample time to achieve something, (dare I say it - miraculous) in the religious world and in the actual world.
Something worthwhile.---
Another great week for Labour
WHAT another great week for Labour and the Change they promised Britain.
First, we saw £200m invested to recruit 3,000 neighbourhood police and PCSOs in the next year which will put 13,000 bobbies back on the beat.
Second, £38 million was provided to roll out 319 new zero emission buses across England.
Third, we had the announcement that a new world class Universal theme park is coming to Bedford. Thus boosting our economy by an estimated £50 billion and creating 28,000 jobs.
Fourth, Labour backed the British car industry in the face of global economic headwinds. This was on top of the £2.3bn to boost car manufacturing recently.
Fifth, it was confirmed that 1,503 GPs have been recruited since October 1.
Sixth, we saw Labour publicly back the South Yorkshire Mayor's plan to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
Seventh, we had the announcement that more than 100,000 extra patients have been treated on time, 80,000 more people have had cancer diagnosed or ruled out within 28 days, and that NHS waiting lists have fallen for six months in a row.
And eighth, not only did our Labour Government host the second meeting of the Steel Council with a commitment to British steelmaking including energy cost relief for businesses expected to be worth over £300m in 2025 but we also saw the government pass emergency legislation to give the Business Secretary the power and control necessary to do everything possible to protect the steel industry and steel jobs.
Promises made by Labour and yet again promises kept.
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