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If I could choose a fictional place to live it would be Stars Hollow. And if I could choose to be a fictional character it would be Atticus Finch. And if I could choose another life it would be as a Broadway/West End star of musicals.

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Published: September 7, 2024 22:34

If I could choose a fictional place to live it would be Stars Hollow. And if I could choose to be a fictional character it would be Atticus Finch. And if I could choose another life it would be as a Broadway/West End star of musicals.

RT by @AlexKane221b: "The scale of the electoral mountain faced by Mike Nesbitt and Claire Hanna is enormous. So enormous, in fact, it raises two immediate questions: can either party actually be saved; and are they worth saving?" ✍🏻 @AlexKane221b ➡️https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/for-uup-and-sdlp-to-survive-they-must-work-jointly-to-offer-alternative-to-dogs-dinner-we-have-now/a471419947.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/for-uup-and-sdlp-to-survive-they-must-work-jointly-to-offer-alternative-to-dogs-dinner-we-have-now/a471419947.html

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Published: September 7, 2024 11:33

"The scale of the electoral mountain faced by Mike Nesbitt and Claire Hanna is enormous. So enormous, in fact, it raises two immediate questions: can either party actually be saved; and are they worth saving?" ✍🏻 @AlexKane221b …

Weird dream. Watching James Bond film in a marquee with my family and a few hundred others. Water started flooding through. I overturned a plastic table (with Pimm’s on it) and used as a boat to save my family. Then someone said, “This is a film audition. You’re Bond now.” Hmm.

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Published: September 7, 2024 10:47

Weird dream. Watching James Bond film in a marquee with my family and a few hundred others. Water started flooding through. I overturned a plastic table (with Pimm’s on it) and used as a boat to save my family. Then someone said, “This is a film audition.…

RT by @AlexKane221b: SATURDAY 7-9-24 HEADLINES …… CONCERNS GROW OVER WINTER FUEL PAYMENT CUTS …… VAN AND ROBIN SETTLE LIBEL CASE …… OAP WHO DIED IN CRASH ‘TOLD NOT TO DRIVE’ …… FAGS BAN AT RACECOURSES …… LYONS WILL ATTEND FIRST GAA EVENT ….. #BuyANewspaper

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Published: September 7, 2024 05:56

SATURDAY 7-9-24 HEADLINES …… CONCERNS GROW OVER WINTER FUEL PAYMENT CUTS …… VAN AND ROBIN SETTLE LIBEL CASE …… OAP WHO DIED IN CRASH ‘TOLD NOT TO DRIVE’ …… FAGS BAN AT RACECOURSES …… LYONS WILL ATTEND FIRST GAA EVENT ….. #BuyANewspaper

Two for Friday Have a good weekend : ) Millions: 10.45pm Talking Pictures TV. Fascinating British WW2 propaganda docu/drama set in 1943. Sleepy: 11.05pm Film 4. Lovely hommage to gothic horror (especially Hammer), with director Tim Burton at the top of his game.

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Published: September 6, 2024 18:13

Two for Friday Have a good weekend : ) Millions: 10.45pm Talking Pictures TV. Fascinating British WW2 propaganda docu/drama set in 1943. Sleepy: 11.05pm Film 4. Lovely hommage to gothic horror (especially Hammer), with director Tim Burton at the top of…

From this week’s column in the County Down Spectator and Newtownards Chronicle newspapers—Mike Nesbitt’s return as UUP leader.

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Published: September 6, 2024 17:27

From this week’s column in the County Down Spectator and Newtownards Chronicle newspapers—Mike Nesbitt’s return as UUP leader.

Those of you who share my fondness for golden era detection might enjoy this.

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Published: September 6, 2024 17:19

Those of you who share my fondness for golden era detection might enjoy this.

RT by @AlexKane221b: Friends of mine have rules, first one to bring their phone out during their restaurant visit, pays for dinner. ☺️

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Published: September 6, 2024 14:40

Friends of mine have rules, first one to bring their phone out during their restaurant visit, pays for dinner. ☺️

In my experience trying to find ways of preventing children from getting their hands on their mobile phones is a waste of time. So magnetic pouches will, inevitably, be a waste of time and money. Most schools have their own coping/containing strategies anyway. Stop interfering.

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Published: September 6, 2024 09:59

In my experience trying to find ways of preventing children from getting their hands on their mobile phones is a waste of time. So magnetic pouches will, inevitably, be a waste of time and money. Most schools have their own coping/containing strategies…

RT by @AlexKane221b: FRIDAY 6-9-24 HEADLINES ….. WOMAN MAULED BY TWO DOGS. ARMED COPS RESCUE VICTIM IN HER 60s …… £21m - AND A BELATED APOLOGY- FOR CHILD WHO SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE ….. BOUTCHER REMARKS ON ORANGE PARADES ‘NAIVE’ …… KINAHAN QUITS AS VETERANS’ CHAMPION ….#BuyANewspaper

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Published: September 6, 2024 04:56

FRIDAY 6-9-24 HEADLINES ….. WOMAN MAULED BY TWO DOGS. ARMED COPS RESCUE VICTIM IN HER 60s …… £21m - AND A BELATED APOLOGY- FOR CHILD WHO SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE ….. BOUTCHER REMARKS ON ORANGE PARADES ‘NAIVE’ …… KINAHAN QUITS AS VETERANS’ CHAMPION…

I love trees (been climbing them since I was about 7) and I’m particularly fond of this sycamore at the Giant’s Ring. “If nothing is left but a single tree, then there is still hope.”

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Published: September 5, 2024 19:58

I love trees (been climbing them since I was about 7) and I’m particularly fond of this sycamore at the Giant’s Ring. “If nothing is left but a single tree, then there is still hope.”

One for Thursday. Michael Caine once said: “I’ve been in a lot of films and a few of them have actually been good.” This is one of them—with a towering central performance. I’ve always liked him; and not a lot of people know that : ) BBC4 10.45pm

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Published: September 5, 2024 18:48

One for Thursday. Michael Caine once said: “I’ve been in a lot of films and a few of them have actually been good.” This is one of them—with a towering central performance. I’ve always liked him; and not a lot of people know that : ) BBC4 10.45pm

It’s surprising how many people have told me they’d like me to be more grumpy and pissed-off : )

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Published: September 5, 2024 18:36

It’s surprising how many people have told me they’d like me to be more grumpy and pissed-off : ) nitter.poast.org/momurray100/status/1831754759533142074#m

RT by @AlexKane221b: 17 October - the @CrescentArts will host @BBCPolitics Any Questions? @BBCRadio4's #bbcaq visits a different part of the UK every week with a panel of 4 speakers who answer questions from the audience. Tickets are limited so early booking is recommended! http://bit.ly/TCAnyQOct24

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:33

17 October - the @CrescentArts will host @BBCPolitics Any Questions? @BBCRadio4's #bbcaq visits a different part of the UK every week with a panel of 4 speakers who answer questions from the audience. Tickets are limited so early booking is recommended! …

Yep, I was pissed off when I wrote it. And I’m still pissed off. I’m not looking for perfection, but it would be heartening to see some home-truth realities and a genuinely cooperative approach to the scale of our problems.

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Published: September 5, 2024 10:44

Yep, I was pissed off when I wrote it. And I’m still pissed off. I’m not looking for perfection, but it would be heartening to see some home-truth realities and a genuinely cooperative approach to the scale of our problems.…

On the day that the draft PfG is due to be agreed this statement suggests there are still troubles ahead.

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Published: September 5, 2024 10:42

On the day that the draft PfG is due to be agreed this statement suggests there are still troubles ahead.

This piece—about the absence of a PfG—was written a few weeks ago. Apparently a draft is to be agreed by the executive today and then presented to Assembly on Monday. I hope it’s going to be honest, prioritised, courageous and collective rather than silo

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Published: September 5, 2024 07:32

This piece—about the absence of a PfG—was written a few weeks ago. Apparently a draft is to be agreed by the executive today and then presented to Assembly on Monday. I hope it’s going to be honest, prioritised, courageous and collective rather than silo

RT by @AlexKane221b: THURSDAY 5-9-24 HEADLINES …… GRENFELL: A DISASTER CAUSED BY ‘DISHONESTY AND GREED’ …… EVERYONE FAILED THEM ……. 72 KILLED BY: DISHONESTY INDIFFERENCE COMPLACENCY …… WILL THEY EVER GET JUSTICE? …… CARE HOME WORKER’S SON HAD BEEN DUE TO JOIN HER ….. #BuyANewspaper

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Published: September 5, 2024 05:10

THURSDAY 5-9-24 HEADLINES …… GRENFELL: A DISASTER CAUSED BY ‘DISHONESTY AND GREED’ …… EVERYONE FAILED THEM ……. 72 KILLED BY: DISHONESTY INDIFFERENCE COMPLACENCY …… WILL THEY EVER GET JUSTICE? …… CARE HOME WORKER’S SON HAD BEEN DUE TO JOIN HER …..…

A very well worthwhile-reading report from @PivotalPPF At some point the Executive has to move from the asinine photo-opportunities and clichéd blah-blah press releases and agree a PfG which both addresses and makes the difficult decisions. https://www.pivotalppf.org/cmsfiles/Publications/20240902-First-seven-months-of-restored-Northern-Ireland-Executive-Sept-2024-FINAL.pdf

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Published: September 4, 2024 18:26

A very well worthwhile-reading report from @PivotalPPF At some point the Executive has to move from the asinine photo-opportunities and clichéd blah-blah press releases and agree a PfG which both addresses and makes the difficult decisions. …

A sensible and measured response from @GlenMillerUUP to @PaulGosling1 report (and good report too, Paul). It really is ok to learn from each other and help each other. https://www.holywelltrust.com/blog/6anyezal4f2jwvdv28ykvmn8vrfn5i

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Published: September 4, 2024 17:59

A sensible and measured response from @GlenMillerUUP to @PaulGosling1 report (and good report too, Paul). It really is ok to learn from each other and help each other. holywelltrust.com/blog/6anye……

Two for Wednesday What: 10.40pm BBC1. Very good natured film with the wonderful Billy Connolly Dementia: 1.35am Talking Pictures TV. Francis Ford Coppola’s 1963 debut mainstream direction-a Roger Corman production-is utterly bonkers (and rarely shown).

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Published: September 4, 2024 17:59

Two for Wednesday What: 10.40pm BBC1. Very good natured film with the wonderful Billy Connolly Dementia: 1.35am Talking Pictures TV. Francis Ford Coppola’s 1963 debut mainstream direction-a Roger Corman production-is utterly bonkers (and rarely shown).

So, who would have thunk it? Patel another one who vastly inflated her own popularity in the parliamentary party. Might have helped if her candidate launch hadn’t included such a woeful speech.

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Published: September 4, 2024 16:31

So, who would have thunk it? Patel another one who vastly inflated her own popularity in the parliamentary party. Might have helped if her candidate launch hadn’t included such a woeful speech.

RT by @AlexKane221b: WEDNESDAY 4-9-24 HEADLINES …… SHAMEFUL …… THOUSANDS OF STOLEN CHILDHOODS ……. 884 JUST LIKE HIM …… A DEVASTATING LEGACY OF ABUSE …… GRANDPA ‘KICKED TO DEATH BY KIDS’ …… DOG WALKER, 80 ‘KILLED BY CHILD IN PARK CLASH’ …… SHAM MAGUIRE ….. #BUYaNewspaper

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Published: September 4, 2024 05:08

WEDNESDAY 4-9-24 HEADLINES …… SHAMEFUL …… THOUSANDS OF STOLEN CHILDHOODS ……. 884 JUST LIKE HIM …… A DEVASTATING LEGACY OF ABUSE …… GRANDPA ‘KICKED TO DEATH BY KIDS’ …… DOG WALKER, 80 ‘KILLED BY CHILD IN PARK CLASH’ …… SHAM MAGUIRE ….. #BUYaNewspaper

I was looking for something else and found this. I’d done stuff on and off for the @News_Letter for years but this was the first of a weekly column that ran until August 2021 and opened a lot of doors for me. But almost 21 years seemed like the right time to say goodbye : )

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Published: September 3, 2024 18:49

I was looking for something else and found this. I’d done stuff on and off for the @News_Letter for years but this was the first of a weekly column that ran until August 2021 and opened a lot of doors for me. But almost 21 years seemed like the right time…

A good night-Tuesday-for film fans. Profile of the wonderful Alec Guinness: Sky Arts 36/Sky130/Virgin123 Double bill starting 9pm on Film4/Free14/Sky313/Virgin428

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Published: September 3, 2024 17:34

A good night-Tuesday-for film fans. Profile of the wonderful Alec Guinness: Sky Arts 36/Sky130/Virgin123 Double bill starting 9pm on Film4/Free14/Sky313/Virgin428

RT by @AlexKane221b:

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Published: September 3, 2024 17:25

RT by @AlexKane221b: Or are banning books. Funny how it's conservatives across the West who want 'small government' but want to know what books are in libraries, what you do in your bedroom and what is between you and your doctor.

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Published: September 3, 2024 11:04

Or are banning books. Funny how it's conservatives across the West who want 'small government' but want to know what books are in libraries, what you do in your bedroom and what is between you and your doctor.

Libraries were a key part of my journey from silence as a six-year-old to what I do now. They are wonderful, door-opening, mind-expanding, life-changing places. Sadly, too many schools don’t have the funds for much more than basic libraries either.

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Published: September 3, 2024 10:44

Libraries were a key part of my journey from silence as a six-year-old to what I do now. They are wonderful, door-opening, mind-expanding, life-changing places. Sadly, too many schools don’t have the funds for much more than basic libraries either.…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Author Michael Rosen (@MichaelRosenYes) hits out at ‘horrifying’ erosion of public libraries in the UK – https://viewdigital.org/author-michael-rosen-hits-out-at-horrifying-erosion-of-public-libraries-in-the-uk/ – @maryohara1 @wylie_alan @mandy_mcauley @williamcrawley @AlexKane221b @BBCMarkSimpson @BBCJayneMcC

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Published: September 3, 2024 07:34

Author Michael Rosen (@MichaelRosenYes) hits out at ‘horrifying’ erosion of public libraries in the UK – viewdigital.org/author-micha… – @maryohara1 @wylie_alan @mandy_mcauley @williamcrawley @AlexKane221b @BBCMarkSimpson @BBCJayneMcC

RT by @AlexKane221b: TUESDAY 3-9-24 HEADLINES ….. BISHOP LEFT ‘AT A LOSS’ OVER ARSON AT CHURCH …… ‘MIRACLE’ AS BOX OF PRECIOUS MEMORIES AND PHOTOS SURVIVES CHURCH ARSON …… CHURCH ARSON ‘HEARTBREAKING’ …… EX-CHRISTIAN BROTHER ‘SEXUALLY ABUSED NINE BOYS IN FOUR SCHOOLS’ …., #BuyANewspaper

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Published: September 3, 2024 05:14

TUESDAY 3-9-24 HEADLINES ….. BISHOP LEFT ‘AT A LOSS’ OVER ARSON AT CHURCH …… ‘MIRACLE’ AS BOX OF PRECIOUS MEMORIES AND PHOTOS SURVIVES CHURCH ARSON …… CHURCH ARSON ‘HEARTBREAKING’ …… EX-CHRISTIAN BROTHER ‘SEXUALLY ABUSED NINE BOYS IN FOUR SCHOOLS’ ….,…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Summer is over. Back talking about the future of the SDLP and UUP with @AlexKane221b and @AllisonMorris1

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Published: September 2, 2024 20:23

Summer is over. Back talking about the future of the SDLP and UUP with @AlexKane221b and @AllisonMorris1 nitter.poast.org/ViewFrmStormont/status/1829592479886377276#m

I was aware of this anti-feminist steer on social media, but not so aware of the role played by some young women. On tonight-Monday-on BBC3

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Published: September 2, 2024 16:12

I was aware of this anti-feminist steer on social media, but not so aware of the role played by some young women. On tonight-Monday-on BBC3

RT by @AlexKane221b: Seven months on from return of Stormont - how has the Executive performed? @PivotalPPF | @KevinPMeagher | @AlexKane221b https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jn1z96

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Published: September 2, 2024 12:57

Seven months on from return of Stormont - how has the Executive performed? @PivotalPPF | @KevinPMeagher | @AlexKane221b bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jn1z…

RT by @AlexKane221b: MONDAY 2-9-24 HEADLINES …… TOXIC ALGAE SPREADS TO ANOTHER NI LAKE …… NOW RIVER IS TURNING GREEN AS LOUGH CAMPAIGNERS SAY TIME RUNNING OUT ….. FAMILY OF BOY WITH BRAIN TUMOUR THANK SUPPORTERS ….. HOW LUDICROUS! LABOUR AXED WINTER FUEL TO ‘STOP’ RUN ON POUND ….#BuyANewspaper

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Published: September 2, 2024 05:06

MONDAY 2-9-24 HEADLINES …… TOXIC ALGAE SPREADS TO ANOTHER NI LAKE …… NOW RIVER IS TURNING GREEN AS LOUGH CAMPAIGNERS SAY TIME RUNNING OUT ….. FAMILY OF BOY WITH BRAIN TUMOUR THANK SUPPORTERS ….. HOW LUDICROUS! LABOUR AXED WINTER FUEL TO ‘STOP’ RUN ON POUND…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Incredible! Found this, there's much more. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/hollywood-star-martin-short-reveals-97-year-old-aunt-runs-bar-in-crossmaglen/41805278.html

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Published: September 1, 2024 22:58

Incredible! Found this, there's much more. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter…

RT by @AlexKane221b: I cant help showing off.Another cousin Clare Short formerMP& Gov minister in England is the daughter of Frank Short, the eldest of the brothers.He too played football for Cross before emigrating to teach in Birmingham.

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Published: September 1, 2024 22:34

I cant help showing off.Another cousin Clare Short formerMP& Gov minister in England is the daughter of Frank Short, the eldest of the brothers.He too played football for Cross before emigrating to teach in Birmingham.

This sort of stuff is one of the reasons I still love Twitter. Thank you : )

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Published: September 1, 2024 22:05

This sort of stuff is one of the reasons I still love Twitter. Thank you : ) nitter.poast.org/constanceshortc/status/1830360075690516698#m

I think Only Murders In The Building is probably my favourite programme of the last decade. It is perfectly constructed, good-natured fun; with a cast clearly enjoying themselves enormously.

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Published: September 1, 2024 20:54

I think Only Murders In The Building is probably my favourite programme of the last decade. It is perfectly constructed, good-natured fun; with a cast clearly enjoying themselves enormously.

RT by @AlexKane221b: Leader ratings from the latest Rep. of Ireland poll from @ireland_thinks for the @TheSundayIndo: Harris (FG): 53% (-1) Martin (FF): 50% Cairns (SD): 40% (+1) Tóibín (AON): 32% (+1) Bacik (LAB): 32% (+1) McDonald (SF): 31% (-2) O'Gorman (GP): 25% (new) Diffs +/- vs. 1-2 Aug poll

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Published: August 31, 2024 21:21

Leader ratings from the latest Rep. of Ireland poll from @ireland_thinks for the @TheSundayIndo: Harris (FG): 53% (-1) Martin (FF): 50% Cairns (SD): 40% (+1) Tóibín (AON): 32% (+1) Bacik (LAB): 32% (+1) McDonald (SF): 31% (-2) O'Gorman (GP): 25% (new)…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Latest Rep of Ireland (Dail election) poll from @Ireland_Thinks for the @TheSundayIndo: Fine Gael: 25% (+1) Fianna Fail: 21% (+1) Sinn Fein: 18% (-1) Social Dems: 4% (-1) Labour: 4% Green: 4% Aontu: 3% (-1) PBP-S: 2% Inds & Others: 19% (+1) Diffs +/- vs. 1-2 Aug poll

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Published: August 31, 2024 19:08

Latest Rep of Ireland (Dail election) poll from @Ireland_Thinks for the @TheSundayIndo: Fine Gael: 25% (+1) Fianna Fail: 21% (+1) Sinn Fein: 18% (-1) Social Dems: 4% (-1) Labour: 4% Green: 4% Aontu: 3% (-1) PBP-S: 2% Inds & Others: 19% (+1) Diffs…

RT by @AlexKane221b: 🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Keir Starmer’s net approval ratings are -13%, down 6 points from -7 at a fortnight ago and down a hefty 32 points from +19% in his first approval rating as prime minister.

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Published: August 31, 2024 19:00

🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Keir Starmer’s net approval ratings are -13%, down 6 points from -7 at a fortnight ago and down a hefty 32 points from +19% in his first approval rating as prime minister.