- Scotland will not vote for Independence in 2020
- No progress for those hoping for Equal Marriage in the Church of England.
- Narrow Democrat victory in American election – country as divided as ever – widespread belief that the election was rigged.
- Scottish government proposals on reforming the Gender Recognition Act go through largely as proposed in consultation document.
- Limited agreements at COP talks but derided as too little too late.
- UK leaves the EU and is subsequently unable to agree a substantial deal.
- No trade deal with the USA
- Yvette Cooper will become the leader of the Labour Party.
- Stock market lower at the end of the year than it is today. (FTSE 7,542.44)
- Increasing visible support for LGBT Roman Catholics from within the Roman Catholic Church.
2 responses to “Intimations”
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Re: Intimations
‘Gentle application of holy water’? Get her to drink it and that should kill off any bacteria. If that fails let me know and I can send you one of St Rita’s rose petals and you could make a fragrant nosegay for her. That should do the trick. -
Re: Intimations
I fear that a fragrant nosegay might be more difficult to apply for any period of time than the recent eyedrops which gave both she and I so much entertainment.
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