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For all the carping about European teams’ performance in the last 32, there are 6 of them in the QFs, with quality last 16 wins for Norway, Belgium and England. Switzerland held their nerve to win in a shoot out.

Think we’re about to see Austria participate in Disgrace of Gijon Part II. Ironically Algeria, the victim in the original, will be beneficiary in the sequel. Decisive result sees the loser go out, so further incentive to not really attack. Draw suits FIFA very well as Iran will be out.

The problems caused by the unbalanced 48 team format and the practice of promoting of undeserving hosts to Pot 1 in the draw is starting to show up in the knockout round, for example: NLD vs MOR- happening at least 2 rounds too early BRA vs JAP- happening at least 1 round early CAN vs SA- WTAF?

Price controls, interest rate caps and the dilution of central bank independence. Funny how these are now suddenly policies of the "right"

Michelle Mone can be expelled from the House of Lords by a simple majority vote in the Commons, and then in the House of Lords. Like if she needs to go. RT if she has to go.

Wow. RT if Tommy Robinson should be banned from using a phone or ordering food. He's supposed to be in prison.

The Government plan is to temporarily renationalise Thames Water, for you to pay off its debts, and then to let someone else takeover so they can rob you, build up massive debts and do the same all over again. NO water should be NATIONALISED. RT if you agree.

All churches should be taxed. Repost if you agree.