UK Politics Thread

[Jimbuna]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45965376

Just about managed to stay awake for todays PMQ's but most probably down to the fact Corbyn was totally out of his depth.

[STEED]

Bercow should have been rid of years ago. Just proves corruption is power and power is control.


As for PMQ's Mayday was a washout and Jezzer was a clown.


Once again I say none of them are fit to vote for.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by Catfish

Like i assumed, brexit happens because of "bloody foreigners"

Not me, I voted out because I'm sick of hearing from my MP's its the EU and has nothing to do with us. "IF" we leave they will not be able to use that excuse anymore but saying that I suspect they will with a new twist on it.

[STEED]

Are we all set for Monday?


Yes its that time again when the government robs us all and gives it back only to rob us again.


Stock up the beer jim, I am.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42054017

[STEED]

Theresa May has been applauded by Tory MPs after making a "heartfelt" appeal for unity over Brexit and urging her critics to get behind her.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45959456

So the gutless wonders loose again against the boss for now.

Looks like May is staying as the backbenches wet their nappies fearing they are going to loose their seats at the next general election.

[STEED]

Another hit on the high street..

Debenhams is understood to be seeking to close 50 of its 166 stores in a radical overhaul as it prepares to reveal a record £500m loss.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45972428

No doubt the chancellor will brush that one off by saying coffee shops and fast food shops will take over.

[Jimbuna]

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says he has been "working from home" this week after injuring his face in a fall.

He said he had tripped over some rubbish at the end of his road, as he was "rushing home" from a meeting of Labour MPs.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45976073

So.....rubbish can have its uses

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

Are we all set for Monday?


Yes its that time again when the government robs us all and gives it back only to rob us again.


Stock up the beer jim, I am.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42054017

Already sorted

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45959456

So the gutless wonders loose again against the boss for now.

Looks like May is staying as the backbenches wet their nappies fearing they are going to loose their seats at the next general election.

Nobody wants to drink from the poison chalice but will be quick to criticise from a place of safety.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

Another hit on the high street..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45972428

No doubt the chancellor will brush that one off by saying coffee shops and fast food shops will take over.

Plenty more to come in the coming months I reckon....most worrying.

[STEED]

Budget 2018: Labour urges Hammond to 'stump up cash'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45968287

PM May dropping that statement has put Hammond in the hot chair. As we all saw the look on his face saying...NO.

[Jimbuna]

Just 'up' my annual interest income allowance and I'll be well pleased

[STEED]

Lord Sugar claims he could have swung the 2016 EU referendum in favour of Remain if he had taken part in a live TV debate.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45971643

I find that hard to believe.

[STEED]

Universal Credit agents were encouraged to use a "deflection script" in order to get claimants "off the phone as quickly as possible," a former case manager has claimed.

https://news.sky.com/story/universal...phone-11535654

Well they have been taught by the best..Westminster is full of them.

No point scrapping it due to the cost of the roll out, scrapping it will cost even more. Sort the mess out don't just walk away.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45971643

I find that hard to believe.

Too sweet for my taste buds.