UK Politics Thread

[STEED]

Wee Nicola seems to be less in the news after her set back in the GE.

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Mrs May still having late nights..

Democratic Unionist Party sources have urged the Conservatives to give a "greater focus" to negotiations between the parties.
A senior DUP source said the party could not be "taken for granted" - adding that if the PM could not reach a deal, "what does that mean for bigger negotiations she is involved in?"
The Conservatives are hoping the DUP will sustain their minority government.
But no deal has been reached after 10 days of talks between the parties.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40339330

[Jimbuna]

Jobs and living standards must come first as the UK negotiates its exit from the EU, Philip Hammond has said.
The chancellor said it would require "every ounce of skill and diplomacy" to get the right deal, warning that people didn't vote for Brexit to be poorer.
Speaking in London, he said changes to customs arrangements should be phased in and there should be transitional measures to protect key industries.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40339331

This guy is currently making more sense than the PM.

[MGR1]

Originally Posted by STEED

Wee Nicola seems to be less in the news after her set back in the GE.

That's due to the national news having other things to report on. Within Scotland we've always heard a lot more. As the SNP form the devolved administration and Sturgeon is the First Minister that's to be expected.

On the political front, this is some of what's been going on north of the border:

Independent commission sets out 75 Holyrood reforms

An independent review of the Scottish Parliament has set out more than 70 recommendations for improvements.
The Commission for Parliamentary Reform was set up in October 2016, tasked with giving Holyrood "an MOT".
Suggestions include having committees with elected conveners which can sit at the same time as the main chamber and expanding the legislative process.
Chairman John McCormick said the changes suggested would equip Holyrood to meet future challenges "head on"

'Historic' islands bill published

The Scottish government has introduced what it has described as a "historic bill" to create a sustainable future for Scotland's islands.
The proposed legislation aims to offer greater powers to island local authorities, including the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
The bill includes giving island councils powers over activities on and around their coastlines.

Changes to named person law published

The Scottish government has published changes to its controversial named person scheme.
The scheme will appoint a named person, usually a teacher or health visitor, who will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of every child.
It had been due to come into force last August, but the Supreme Court ruled that sections covering information sharing did not comply with the law.
The changes published on Tuesday aim to overcome those concerns.

etc, etc, etc.

Mike.

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[Catfish]

^ you people are obsessed with Hitler, i tell you!

But then

[Jimbuna]

Queen's Speech: Brexit bills dominate government agenda.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40345280

[ikalugin]

Originally Posted by Catfish

^ you people are obsessed with Hitler, i tell you!

But then

True, Stalin had a vastly superior moustage:

 

[STEED]

Originally Posted by Catfish

^ you people are obsessed with Hitler, i tell you!

But then

Some funny folk out there do some real corkers.

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DUP seeks £2bn deal to support Conservatives

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-norther...itics-40347632



Bet there is more to come.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-norther...itics-40347632



Bet there is more to come.

I doubt they will get anywhere near as much as they are asking for....too many third parties would jump on the bandwagon or cry foul (I doubt I need to name them).

Dropping the proposals to axe the winter fuel allowance for well-off pensioners and scrap the triple lock on pensions will be sufficient for little selfish me

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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has played down reports it is seeking £2bn in extra funding for Northern Ireland in return for supporting the Tories.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40360060

The plot thickens.

[STEED]

Around 600 high rises across England are using similar cladding to Grenfell Tower, says Downing Street.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40366646

Old JC will make hay with this by pouring it on to May who has so much on her plate with the DUP and Brexit.



Mind you the DUP problem maybe at last light in the tunnel..

There is a "very good" chance the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Conservatives will agree a parliamentary deal by next week, a DUP MP has said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40362475

[Catfish]

^ Regarding the cladding, can a government be held responsible for all that happens, in a country?
I guess not.. but how are certain standards (like house-building) being settled, or enforced?

[Jimbuna]

Gentlemen, if you please, we already have a thread dedicated to Grenfell Tower:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...12#post2493812