16 | March | 2008 | THE RANK NEWS: spoof news and satire

First Children Pledge Allegiance In Britain

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Governement Under Fire Over Allegiance Pledge

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Children should swear an oath of allegiance to enhance a shared sense of citizenship, ministers propose. However the government has suffered the wrath of the Queen as the government stated last week that they shouldn’t have to necessarily pledge allegiance to the queen. It is felt they should instead pledge allegiance to something they actually … Continue reading →

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Basil Brushes With Racism !

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Basil Brush has become embroiled in a racism row over a scene featuring a gypsy woman selling heather and wooden pegs. Police are investigating after a traveller reported an episode of the Basil Brush Show, broadcast on digital channel CBBC. It showed a gypsy character trying to flog items to the children’s puppet – best … Continue reading →

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