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John Irvine

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4 years

@piersmorgan I’m struggling to see what the gov’t has got right so far. Piers Morgan has been reliable in his scrutiny. His scepticism has been undeniably well placed.

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6 years

Local police chief has just told me that two of the boys are out of the cave complex. Safe and reasonably well apparently

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4 years

@GaryLineker @piersmorgan Piers Morgan’s journalistic instincts are serving us well. He’s doing his job properly.

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John Irvine

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7 years

Kurds - victims of gas and ethnic cleansing; true warriors in IS fight; loyal U.K. allies bent on democratic display - who are we to say no?

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6 years

Anxious Thailand”s longest day ends with four of the trapped thirteen out and safe. Brilliant international rescue effort #ThaiCaveRescue

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6 years

Condition of one of the first two boys out causing concern

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6 years

Maya, 8, has swapped sardine tins for pink trainers. Born without legs she is making great progress in Istanbul a month after leaving a Syrian refugee camp. Thanks to the kind doctor who helped her.

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John Irvine

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3 years

A colossus in our business @BillNeelyNBC is taking a bow. Well done. What a career. Multi-award winning, but even better than that. Thank you grandmaster Bill.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@jennyhillBBC @sommervilletv @JohnReedwrites A sage’s advice from years ago:- “Johnny, the Beeb and Sky might be the opposition, but London’s the enemy.”

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John Irvine

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5 years

Thank you to the Peshmerga, the Syrian Kurds and Iraq”s Counter Terrorism Force for winning the ground war against ISIS. The world owes you a great debt.

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John Irvine

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5 years

DUP intransigence looks awful. Has the appearance of holding the UK to ransom. Does not reflect majority view in NI either. Best for the union? Doubt it very much.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@sommervilletv @JohnReedwrites Things reporters can say that help TV editors wise up:- “If you don’t like it, don’t run it. Goodbye.”

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John Irvine

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4 years

Dreadfully sad news about Brian Black. One of the greats at UTV he was a gentle, decent soul.

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John Irvine

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6 years

Maya gets about on sardine tins. Born without legs she is a Syrian refugee now being helped in Istanbul by a generous prosthetics doctor

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4 years

@smitharrytv The world is a much poorer place without Harry Smith. A great journalist, a wit and a gentleman.

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John Irvine

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5 years

New presidential candidate Joe Biden tells me “America”s coming back. Ethical and straight.” See my report on News at Ten. @itvnews

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6 years

@sommervilletv When Churchill asked his hostess in Cairo for a glass of wine with breakfast he noted her alarm and sought to reassure -“don”t worry it”ll be my third drink of the day.”

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John Irvine

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3 years

White House resignations telling. Rats leaving a sinking shi*?

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John Irvine

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5 years

Shelled by Turkey yesterday, the Syrian Kurds’ capital Qamishli was attacked by IS today. Car bomb killed at least five people. US abandonment looking worse by the day.

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John Irvine

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4 years

The problem with the PM’s defence of Mr Cummings is that while he followed his instincts every other Briton was being told not to follow theirs.

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4 years

@markaustintv Do you have a big house and/or a big garden Mark?

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John Irvine

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4 years

Surely the lesson of this particular VE Day is that freedom should never be taken for granted.

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John Irvine

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4 years

How deeply saddening it is that Seamus Mallon is gone. Goodness, I enjoyed his company. Always witty and wise, he was my favourite of that groundbreaking era.

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John Irvine

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4 years

Is it just me or is Priti Patel conspicuous by her absence right now?

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John Irvine

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4 years

Is the possibility that millions of Britons may now bend or ignore gov’t guidelines worth keeping Mr Cummings in his job? Proportionally this doesn’t add up.

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John Irvine

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5 years

The great Syrian Kurds lost 10,000 fighting IS on behalf of civilisation. The Trump backstab will be a stain on US foreign policy forever. An indelible disgrace.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@Kevin_Maguire Is she really worth the investment Kevin? A prodigal daughter? What about young people who fell through the cracks IN the UK; young people who did not regard beheadings; slavery etc as just fine? Surely young non-traitors are more deserving in these constrained times?

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4 years

The perception created by Mr Cummings’ actions may lead to deadly public lapses. Why is his unelected position in No.10 worth the candle?

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John Irvine

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5 years

Serried ranks of individuals. Mum of US soldier killed WW1 wrote - To all the world he was a soldier. To me he was all the world.”

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John Irvine

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3 years

TV journalists tend to know a little about a lot, but a lot about very little. Allegra Stratton will have to master a lot to be effective at No.10.

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John Irvine

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6 years

What has an average working life of 15 minutes but will probably survive for 500 years? A plastic bag. Thanks Nat Geo

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John Irvine

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9 years

Three weeks ago she became a mother, yesterday a widow #donetsk #ukraine http://t.co/xQYKyIKDfx http://t.co/d0hZiOi1yk

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John Irvine

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4 years

Why is it seemingly so important to No 10 that Boris is “still in charge.” Wouldn’t it be more reassuring to hear he’s getting the rest he needs?

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John Irvine

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3 years

As the US electorate appears to say goodbye in writing, Mr Trump responds with a distressing tirade of invective. He has stooped to - Make America Hate Again!

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John Irvine

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4 years

Shudder to think what our roads would be like if all British drivers regarded a 60-mile drive as an eye test!

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4 years

I fear the Queen’s address is the prelude to a grim week. Thank you NHS staff for your bravery, compassion and professionalism.

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John Irvine

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4 years

Re the Olympics and whether or not they go ahead, who currently cares? Sorry, but looking ahead doesn’t go beyond tomorrow for the time being.

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John Irvine

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4 years

Is Michael Gove a bit like C3-P0 from Star Wars? Might be my square eyes!

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John Irvine

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3 years

Wonder did President Trump win at golf today?

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John Irvine

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4 years

Moving andheartwarming tribute by Boris Johnson to the doctors and nurses who saved him.

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John Irvine

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7 years

So sorry to hear sad news about Seamus Kelters. A great journalist and a true gent.

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John Irvine

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5 years

Baghdadi killed for fun and effect. Beheadings, drownings, burning people alive, throwing others from tall buildings. Beyond the pale, but least should be said about his dispatch, surely?

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John Irvine

@johnirvineitv

10 years

IDF tell #ITVnews Hamas rockets landed in Beit Hanoun in Gaza, possibly hitting UN school where 15 at least killed

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John Irvine

@johnirvineitv

3 years

Wonder will those who rampaged in the US Capital today be undone by their refusal to wear the masks that might have hidden their identity from the plethora of security cameras?

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John Irvine

@johnirvineitv

5 years

The fate of the Islamic State-less is a tough issue as the caliphate is wiped out. Rehabilitating fanatical and/or gullible Britons will be vexing, not least because mercy and forgiveness hasn’t really been their thing.

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John Irvine

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5 years

“Great and unmatched wisdom.” Can anybody think of anyone - in the history of humankind - who said that about themselves whom they admire? Nope, me neither.

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John Irvine

@johnirvineitv

5 years

Worrying how fear, complexity and confusion helps the extremes flourish. It”s why there”s a DUP v Sinn Fein axis in NI. It”s also why Brexit is coming down to No Deal v 2nd vote. Those in middle of the road get run over!

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John Irvine

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4 years

Israeli defence and government sources tell ITV News that Israel had nothing to do with the Beirut explosion.

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John Irvine

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5 years

The prospect of a No-Deal Brexit has just skyrocketed. The Tories and the DUP will surely prefer crashing out over a general election.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@markaustintv Open goals are irresistible! Especially for the bored. Idle hands take to Twitter. Your coverage/questions/demeanour all first class.

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John Irvine

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5 years

BBC World scoring winning teams’ performance in Rugby World Cup so far out of 10, but forget to mention Ireland! BBC World coverage 0 out of 10.

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John Irvine

@johnirvineitv

10 years

Crimea resembles a slow-motion car crash #Crimea

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John Irvine

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5 years

Crunch time on Brexit is never ever land. No-one can say when, what, why, who, what or how.

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John Irvine

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5 years

So the US is abandoning our allies the Syrian Kurds. Wonder who will try to crush them first - Erdogan or Assad?

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John Irvine

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10 years

There"s an Irish pub in Donetsk! Happy St Patrick"s Day to one and all.

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John Irvine

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4 years

So two”s company but three’s a crowd. UK Gov’t policy til Gawd know’s when. Patience is the greatest virtue, apparently.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@piersmorgan Drastic warning signs for the winter ahead. Britain drops its guard at its peril. Wish it weren’t so.

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John Irvine

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5 years

@JohnNicholRAF @alstewitn A great leader has moved on. That letter should be etched in stone somewhere.

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John Irvine

@johnirvineitv

6 years

Brilliant idea. A great legacy for a great journalist. Sarah set the standard in so many wonderful ways.

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6 years

What a lovely tribute to a wonderful woman I feel privileged to have worked alongside.

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John Irvine

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5 years

Brilliant allies in Rojava and Iraqi Kurdistan it seems the Kurds are always betrayed in the end. There MUST be Republicans who know how foul and shameful this is. Surely??

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John Irvine

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10 years

A truck has parked just outside the base perimeter. Some onlookers think its radio signal jamming equipment on top http://t.co/kQH3C1id63

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John Irvine

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9 years

The outside world just came knocking at FIFA"s door - literally.

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John Irvine

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10 years

All British troops have left Helmand in Afghanistan. Final flight out of Camp Bastion was this morning. All safe.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@sommervilletv Where was she taking Mr Ghosn?

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John Irvine

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6 years

So St Patrick smiled on Twickenham, making this not just his day, but Irish rugby”s too. Moving the goal line is better than the goal posts!

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John Irvine

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4 years

Has anyone been able to fathom what the government’s threat to override international law over Brexit agreement actually means? News orgs are doing their best, but sorry....struggling.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@tombradby It’s a piece to camera that looks extremely well produced.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@DonaldClarke63 @KimBielenberg Best series ever Don. The titles, the music, Olivier. Remember being small and terrified after The Big Match on a Sunday when it came on. Should be compulsory viewing.

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John Irvine

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10 years

If my enemy"s enemy is my friend is Assad of Syria now our ally in the fight with Isis? #Iraq

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4 years

@tombradby Fear not. Cad, ruffian and bounder live on in Indian newspapers!

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John Irvine

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5 years

Thanks Maureen Dowd @maureendowd for reminding me how great Scheherazade is. Your bro and my Dad had fine taste in music.

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4 years

@markaustintv This forum is flak jacket and helmet territory for sure!

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John Irvine

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5 years

During WW2 Churchill”s hostess in Cairo asked at 7am for his breakfast order. Among other things he wanted a tumbler of white wine. Seeing she was taken aback he tried to reassure - “don’t worry, it”ll be my third drink of the day.”

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John Irvine

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6 years

Well done England. The sum of their parts they keep getting better. Sterling must have stellar moment(s) to come.

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John Irvine

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4 years

@markaustintv Mark, you are standing too close to the ball.....after you hit it.

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4 years

@DonaldClarke63 Could it be linked to the fact when you are on Republic of Ireland roads heading in the polar opposite direction of southwards there are massive signs with directions to The NORTH?

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John Irvine

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4 years

@BowenBBC I watched from the Israeli side and was shocked as the tank beside hit the last car in the convoy in the Lebanese valley below. No reason for the shot whatsoever, I maintain.

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John Irvine

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5 years

@alstewitn @louisafelton1 @Peston @itvnews So so true. Top teams an ITV News speciality.

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4 years

Iranian students protesting now in Tehran. Accusing their government of incompetence following admission Iran shot down the Ukrainian airliner, killing more than 80 Iranians on board.

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John Irvine

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8 years

Real up in value and stock market up following Brazil vote to impeach Pres Rousseff. Democracy not doing so well perhaps. #Brazil

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John Irvine

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4 years

Wonder to what extent, if any, fatalities due to other illnesses have been reduced by increased hand washing?

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John Irvine

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10 years

"They say they have come to protect us" he says "so why are their guns pointing towards our base?"

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3 years

@BeardsBanter @itvnews Er, does the Falklands count?

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John Irvine

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10 years

Russian supporters have broken into prosecutor building in Donetsk. Ukrainian flag torn down, replaced by Russian one

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John Irvine

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10 years

Inside the base the soldiers have set up rudimentary defences http://t.co/n9mv4NcJMi

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John Irvine

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4 years

@tombradby Are you wearing Nature Treks on your feet?

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John Irvine

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5 years

US Gov”t shutdown sounds like a great idea. If it IS broke.....!? At what point is Trump deemed unfit for high office? Anyone? Fox? Rep Senators?

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John Irvine

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5 years

@maureendowd What a heartwarming uplifting piece. Wonder will Jim Acosta pen something similar when Trump dies....

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John Irvine

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6 years

If President Trump is thanked for bombing Syria last night he can reply quite honestly - “it was the least I could do.”

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John Irvine

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10 years

North Korea desperate for attention again. It"s become an annual event in the Yellow Sea. Worrying though

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4 years

@lukeitn @danriversitv Tummy side up perhaps?

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John Irvine

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4 years

@campbellclaret @treestoriesuk A dedicated “Shout at Tech” day isn’t a bad idea Alastair!

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John Irvine

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5 years

@alstewitn Honey is interesting. The only food in the world that never goes off. In theory honey found in Pharoahs” tombs could be revived with water and eaten.

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John Irvine

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5 years

What will our Commons resumption achieve? No vote of confidence + no general election + a PM who refuses to extend = nowt.

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John Irvine

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10 years