
The Tories accused of making Remembrance Day 'all about themselves'
Remembrance Day is time to remember the fallen, as the memorial commemorates the anniversary of the armistice which marked the end of the First World War in 1918. It gives people the opportunity to remember all those who died in the war, however a number of MPs are being criticised on social media for managing to make the entire thing about themselves. Social media users are criticising Tory MPs who have posted images of themselves laying tributes to the fallen, accusing the posts of being in poor taste. “Just the tories having a private moment to remember our fallen with respect & dignity,” one wrote. “What is wrong with these creatures?” It’s not the first time people have questioned some motives and intentions surrounding Remembrance Day all – not after these rather unusual merch and memorabilia to commemorate the occasion started being sold a while back. But still, the actions of the MPs haven’t gone down well with some. “From the same people who bemoan virtue signalling…” wrote Marina Purkiss, before adding: “Feels really heartfelt… pure coincidence that they all felt compelled to have the same moment of remembrance… and then photograph it… and then post it. “If a Tory MP places a poppy cross for Remembrance Day and no one is there to photograph it to put it on social media, did it really happen?,” John O’Connell wrote. “Lot's of Tory MP's having photo op's in the remembrance garden and putting it on social media for quiet reflection!” another said. “Remembrance is not a photo opportunity…unless you are a Tory MP!” one more wrote. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings
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MGM Resorts reaches labor deal with Las Vegas unions, averts strike
The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas on Thursday reached a tentative deal with MGM Resorts International
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MGM Resorts Joins Caesars in Reaching Deal With Las Vegas Workers
A powerful union of Las Vegas hotel and casino workers has reached an agreement with MGM Resorts International,
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Few community college students go on to earn 4-year degrees. Some states have found ways to help
Partnerships between two- and four-year colleges and universities could help more community college students go on to earn bachelor’s degrees, according to data released Thursday by U.S. Education Department
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Strauss Zelnick: AI could change the gaming industry
AI could change the gaming industry, according to Strauss Zelnick.
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SpaceX wins reprieve from US lawsuit alleging anti-immigrant bias
By Daniel Wiessner A U.S. judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice from pursuing an administrative case
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Eli Lilly: still seeking UK approval on pen for weight-loss drug
By Maggie Fick and Ludwig Burger LONDON Eli Lilly on Thursday said it has not yet gained approval
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Centre-backs Tottenham should sign in January to avoid injury crisis
The centre-back options Tottenham could target in the January transfer window amid their current injury crisis.
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US jobless claims fall in latest week in still-strong labor market
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continued
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Russian Strike on Merchant Ship Threatens Ukraine's Exports
A Russian missile strike on a commercial ship at a major Ukrainian Black Sea port is adding to
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Artist behind John Lewis Christmas song once surprised couple on their wedding day
Andrea Bocelli is a huge figure in the world of classical music, and has now been unveiled as the voice behind the 2023 John Lewis Christmas advert. However, he once gave a New Jersey couple the surprise of a lifetime, when he went undercover with Good Morning America and turned up to perform at their wedding. Even the bridesmaids thought it was 'an impersonator' when he walked in, with the bride admitting she was still 'in shock' after the celebrations were over. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
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Federico Valverde signs new Real Madrid contract
Federico Valverde has signed a new contract with Real Madrid.
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