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Keir Starmer claimed ‘the left’ doesn’t defend core British values, and people have been trying to work out what they are – 37 very convincing suggestions
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Anyone who is slightly longer coming back from somewhere (e.g. pub toilets) than usual must be greeted with ‘The wanderer returns!’
— Barney (@barneyh.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Is this all because we stopped leaving pornography in the woods?
— Sam Whyte (@samwhyte.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Four four fackin' two
— No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ (@noscoredraws.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Saying "does that come with a flake?" upon seeing a pint with a foamy head…
— Christian Radnedge (@christianrad.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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A Lynx Africa gift set each Christmas when you’re a teenage lad.
— Holly Baleen (@hollybaleen.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Pubs. I think the values around pub culture have been ignored. Generosity in buying a pint for someone, community, care for the elderly, celebration/commiseration. They are central to our soaps but have disappeared from our lives. Also, looking nice.
— Dr Cinzia Yates 🇮🇲🏴 (@manxinwales.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Saying "cheers, Drive" when you get off the bus.
— Joe Scaramanga (@joescaramanga.co.uk) February 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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— Mike (@bingohandjob.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Taking your empties back to the bar and thanking the bar staff .
— Harry McNally (@harrymcnally.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Saying "no thanks, Im sweet enough" instead of "I dont take sugar".
— Between These Lines 2026 version 🇪🇺 ⚽ 🏈 🏀⚾ (@footballlibrettist.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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The smell and taste of mini eggs has recently been changed for the worse. More could have been done about that.
— Lauren Redhead ☮️ (@laurenredhead.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Saying “Ambassador, with these chocolates you’re really spoiling us!” whenever you’re given a Ferrero Rocher.
— Holly Baleen (@hollybaleen.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Groaning in unison when someone puts the big light on.
— TheOccasionalTog. (@theocassionaltog.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Chippy tea on a Friday
— J Farrers (@jfarrers.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Slapping your knees when it's time to leave a social occasion.
— John Rain🥇 (@johnrain.co.uk) February 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Saying 'Garlic bread??' like Peter Kay whenever you have garlic bread.
— Ian McDougall (@ianmcdougall.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Singing "So good so good so good" in the chorus of "Sweet Caroline"
— Rob Morgan (@durutti74.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Getting called "Boss" when picking up a takeaway.
— Wardy™ (@tdward.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Wardy™ had another, insightful addition.
There's a nice mix in the replies/quotes of humourous jokes and REAL SERIOUS answers.
It's a joy. And THAT is a core British value.
— Wardy™ (@tdward.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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