Limits
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| Originally published | 1985 |
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| Authors | Larry Niven |
| Genres | Science Fiction |
| Fantasy Fiction | |
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| ID | 2917490 |
About Limits
Limits is a collection of short stories and essays by science fiction author Larry Niven, originally published in 1985. "The Lion in his Attic" - Seventy-six years after Atlantis drowned, a sorceress and a prince learn to their dismay that not all lions eat red meat.
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Rishi Sunak's first speech as UK prime minister in full
Rishi Sunak has delivered his first speech as Prime Minister outside Downing Street, after an audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday morning.
Mr Sunak said he would place " economic stability and confidence at The Heart " of his government's agenda, but acknowledged " difficult decisions to come".
Here is his six-minute speech in full:
" Good morning.
" I've just been to Buckingham Palace and accepted His Majesty The King 's invitation to form a government in his name.
" It is only right to explain why I'm standing here as your new Prime Minister .
" Right now, Our Country is facing a profound economic crisis.
" The Aftermath of Covid still lingers.
" Putin's war in Ukraine has destabilised energy markets and supply chains The World over.
" I want to pay tribute To My predecessor Liz Truss .
" She was not wrong to want to improve growth in This Country .
" It is a noble aim, and I admired her restlessness to create change.
" But some mistakes were made, not borne of ill-will or bad Intentions - quite The Opposite in fact.
" But mistakes nonetheless, and I have been elected leader of my party and your Prime Minister in part to fix them.
" And that work begins immediately.
" I will place economic stability and confidence at The Heart of this government's agenda.
" This will mean difficult decisions to come.
" But you saw me during Covid doing everything I could to protect people and businesses with schemes like furlough.
" There are always Limits - More so now than ever.
" But I Promise you this, I will bring that same compassion to The Challenges we face today.
" The government I lead will not leave the Next Generation - Your Children and grandchildren - with a debt to settle that we were too weak to pay ourselves.
" I will unite Our Country - not with words, but with action.
" I will work day in and day out to deliver For You .
" This government will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.
" Trust is earned and I will earn yours.
" I will always be grateful to Boris Johnson for his incredible achievements as Prime Minister , and I treasure his warmth and generosity Of Spirit .
" And I know, he would agree that the mandate my party earned in 2019 is not sole property of any one individual.
" It is a mandate that belongs to, and unites, all of us.
" And The Heart of that mandate is our manifesto.
" I will deliver on its promise.
" A stronger NHS, better schools, safer streets, control of our borders, protecting our environment, supporting our armed forces, levelling up and building an economy that embrace the opportunities of Brexit where businesses invest, innovate and create jobs.
" I understand how difficult this moment is after the billions of pounds it cost us to combat Covid, After All the dislocation that caused, in the midst of a terrible war that must be seen successfully to its conclusions.
" I fully appreciate how hard things are.
" And I understand to that I have work to do to restore trust After All that has happened.
" All I can say is that I Am not daunted.
" I know The High office I have accepted and I hope To Live up to its demands.
" But when the opportunity to serve comes along, you cannot question The Moment , only your willingness.
" So I stand here before you, ready to lead Our Country into The Future , to put your needs above politics, to reach out and build a government that represents the very best traditions of my party.
" Together we can achieve incredible things.
" We will create a future worthy of the sacrifices so many have made, and fill tomorrow and Every Day thereafter with hope.
" Thank You . "
Source of news: bbc.com
