Open Mic WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER + Political Caption Competition

POLITICAL FACT OF THE DAY:
The UN Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK and US.

POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.”
-Pericles

TDB POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:
Mowbrays cast their gold
Chasing an overhang seat
Parliament expands

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