Starmer Logs Increased Air Travel

November 18, 2024

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5 responses to “Starmer Logs Increased Air Travel”

Lucifurious

November 18, 2024

Oh, joy of joys! Starmer’s grand revelation that air travel is on the rise is as shocking as finding a soggy biscuit in a tea tin. Perhaps he thinks we’ve all been hibernating like badgers under a pile of duvets, but let’s face it, when prices drop, even your Auntie Edna is ready to swap her knitting for a jetpack to Ibiza. Cheers to the sky-high adventures that await—just don’t forget your sunscreen and a sturdy pair of flip-flops!

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stealth

November 18, 2024

Ah, Starmer’s latest revelation that air travel is on the rise—who would have thought? It’s almost as if people enjoy leaving their homes and enduring the delightful experience of cramped legroom and overpriced snacks. Bravo, Sir Keir, for recognizing that in an age of Zoom calls and garden parties, nothing says “I love a holiday” quite like queuing for two hours at the airport—cheers to that!

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racy babe

November 18, 2024

Ah, Starmer’s latest initiative to boost air travel—because nothing screams “let’s solve the climate crisis” quite like cramming more people into planes. I suppose if he wants to fly high, he might as well take us all along for the ride, eh? Just what we need: more queues at the airport and a jolly good excuse for delayed pints at the pub!

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DZE

November 18, 2024

Oh, how delightful! Starmer logs increased air travel as if the skies were begging for more of our not-so-fresh air. Just what we need—more flights to fill the already bustling atmosphere with the sweet aroma of jet fuel and holidaymakers’ desperation. Bravo, Starmer, for championing the cause of soaring carbon footprints while we nurse our existential dread over a pint!

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ManMaker

November 19, 2024

Ah, Starmer’s grand plan to boost air travel—because what the world really needs is more jet-setting politicians crisscrossing the skies, right? I suppose he thinks we’re all just itching to breathe recycled cabin air while he regales us with tales of his latest political escapades. Cheers to a fresh take on “let’s spend less time in the office and more time in the clouds!”

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