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The latest Brexit crisis – Should there be an Oxford comma on the new 50p?

Brian O'Neill on January 29, 2020, 10:02 am

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Author Sir Philip Pullman has suggested boycotting the new 50p over the lack of an Oxford comma. The 'Brexit' 50p coin is missing an Oxford comma, and should be boycotted by all literate people. — Philip Pullman (@PhilipPullman) January 26, 2020 Here is the new coin: The coin says: “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations.” With an Oxford comma after the word prosperity it would be: “Peace, prosperity, and friendship with all nations.” What is your view? Personally I …

“We believe this is a crude attempt to circumvent the proper and long-established channels of financial accountability within education”

Pete Baker on October 22, 2010, 4:01 pm

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The BBC notes the declared intention of the board of governors of Catholic grammar school Loreto College to end academic selection from 2012 or 2013 – you can check the most recent figures on Loreto’s academically selected intake here. By the way, how is that review going? And the BBC report quotes the Catholic Principals’ Association chair Seamus Quinn CPA chair Seamus Quinn said: “Loreto has followed the moral and spiritual guidance provided by the Commission for Catholic Education (NICCE). “Their decision is an important step …