UK Politics Thread - Page 315

Oberon · 10-28-15, 08:22 AM

Corbyn seems to be getting the hang of this PMQs lark, he kicked Dave into the kerb today, asking him over five times if Tax Credit cuts would leave people worse off and getting no reply each time. He also provided a nice soundbite for the media "It's not a constitutional crisis, it's a crisis for three million families" and he seems to have evolved a nice little death glare he gives the rowdy ministers when interrupted:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a6711921.html

Jimbuna · 10-28-15, 08:55 AM

STEED · 10-28-15, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Corbyn seems to be getting the hang of this PMQs lark, he kicked Dave into the kerb today, asking him over five times if Tax Credit cuts would leave people worse off and getting no reply each time. He also provided a nice soundbite for the media "It's not a constitutional crisis, it's a crisis for three million families" and he seems to have evolved a nice little death glare he gives the rowdy ministers when interrupted:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a6711921.html

I got a new nick name for Toff Boy, no not Pig Poker.

Six time he was asked to answer Corbyn's question and six times he failed! Toff Boy just can not be nailed down he slips away and from here on Toff Boy will be called....HAGFISH.

Jimbuna · 10-29-15, 06:58 AM

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Two European leaders have told the BBC that the UK is yet to reveal any details about what it wants to achieve in a renegotiation with the EU.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34664382

Cameron will have to spell it all out eventually and my guess is it will be next month.

STEED · 10-31-15, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34664382

Cameron will have to spell it all out eventually and my guess is it will be next month.

Spell what out?

HagFish is Pro EU!

STEED · 10-31-15, 01:00 PM

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Scotland's Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said her party would raise taxes for higher earners to pay for improvements to education.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-34683943

Is the SNP

or

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The London housing market has formed the world's biggest house price bubble, according to the Swiss bank, UBS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34676643

WONDERFUL NEWS....I'M IN THE MONEY, I'M IN THE MONEY.

ExFishermanBob · 10-31-15, 01:06 PM

She cannot do a thing that is not UK Labour policy - the Electoral Commission states that it would be illegal for an accounting unit of a party to do so (and ScotLab is an accounting unit).

STEED · 10-31-15, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ExFishermanBob

She cannot do a thing that is not UK Labour policy - the Electoral Commission states that it would be illegal for an accounting unit of a party to do so (and ScotLab is an accounting unit).

So the SNP is having a good laugh.

ExFishermanBob · 10-31-15, 02:06 PM

It's shocking really - a good opposition is vital, or at least an effective one is. Did you see the reaction Kezia got on QT this week.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015...n_8429662.html

I would point out, for the non-British amongst us, that booing would show that you at least care enough to object. Total silence is a death sentence, frankly: because if you are watching it makes you embarassed, which is a major crime and the silence means that you can't apologise to the other person.

Sorry.

STEED · 11-01-15, 06:56 AM

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Security agencies will not be given powers to look at a suspect's website browsing history under new laws, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34691956

I still don't trust any government.

Jimbuna · 11-01-15, 11:18 AM

Your pron stash should be safe then STEED, no need to panic

MGR1 · 11-01-15, 11:41 AM

News for today, Scottish Labour have voted by 70%-30% to make the non renewal of the Trident Nuclear Weapon system official party policy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-34687735

So we have a pro-nuclear weapon UK Labour Party led by an anti-nuclear weapon leader, whilst Scottish Labour is anti-nuclear weapon party led by a pro-nuclear weapon leader.

Guddle springs to mind.

TBH, Trident and it's renewal wouldn't be such a major issue if it wasn't based in Scotland. What it boils down to, ultimately, is that Glasgow doesn't want those weapons anywhere near it. You could say that what Glasgow wants, Glasgow eventually gets. Most of Scotland's welfare budget is spent in that city and it's surrounding council authorities, btw. England may or may not subsidise Scotland, but we all subsidise Glasgow!

As far as the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent is concerned, I view it as a necessary evil in an imperfect world. However, I wouldn't object to it being moved from the Clyde and Glasgow's vicinity. Primarily to get Glasgow to stop whinging about it and to see if the area is willing to take the economic hit from it's relocation for the sake of a philosophical position.

Mike.

STEED · 11-01-15, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExFishermanBob

It's shocking really - a good opposition is vital, or at least an effective one is. Did you see the reaction Kezia got on QT this week.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015...n_8429662.html

I would point out, for the non-British amongst us, that booing would show that you at least care enough to object. Total silence is a death sentence, frankly: because if you are watching it makes you embarassed, which is a major crime and the silence means that you can't apologise to the other person.

Sorry.

The audience looked stony faced!

It was like booing you would be a wast of my breath so I shall sit here and....

you down.

BossMark · 11-01-15, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34691956

I still don't trust any government.

I would rather stroke a rabid dog than have any trust in toff boy and his goons

Jimbuna · 11-02-15, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

The audience looked stony faced!

It was like booing you would be a wast of my breath so I shall sit here and....

you down.

Quote:

Labour r dead

Indeed they are.

10-28-15, 08:55 AM	#4712
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11-01-15, 11:18 AM	#4721
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11-01-15, 11:41 AM	#4722
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 960 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	News for today, Scottish Labour have voted by 70%-30% to make the non renewal of the Trident Nuclear Weapon system official party policy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-34687735 So we have a pro-nuclear weapon UK Labour Party led by an anti-nuclear weapon leader, whilst Scottish Labour is anti-nuclear weapon party led by a pro-nuclear weapon leader. Guddle springs to mind. TBH, Trident and it's renewal wouldn't be such a major issue if it wasn't based in Scotland. What it boils down to, ultimately, is that Glasgow doesn't want those weapons anywhere near it. You could say that what Glasgow wants, Glasgow eventually gets. Most of Scotland's welfare budget is spent in that city and it's surrounding council authorities, btw. England may or may not subsidise Scotland, but we all subsidise Glasgow! As far as the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent is concerned, I view it as a necessary evil in an imperfect world. However, I wouldn't object to it being moved from the Clyde and Glasgow's vicinity. Primarily to get Glasgow to stop whinging about it and to see if the area is willing to take the economic hit from it's relocation for the sake of a philosophical position. Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

10-28-15, 08:22 AM	#4711
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Corbyn seems to be getting the hang of this PMQs lark, he kicked Dave into the kerb today, asking him over five times if Tax Credit cuts would leave people worse off and getting no reply each time. He also provided a nice soundbite for the media "It's not a constitutional crisis, it's a crisis for three million families" and he seems to have evolved a nice little death glare he gives the rowdy ministers when interrupted: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a6711921.html

10-31-15, 01:06 PM	#4717
ExFishermanBob Difficulties Numbing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AN19 Posts: 470 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	She cannot do a thing that is not UK Labour policy - the Electoral Commission states that it would be illegal for an accounting unit of a party to do so (and ScotLab is an accounting unit).

10-31-15, 02:06 PM	#4719
ExFishermanBob Difficulties Numbing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AN19 Posts: 470 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It's shocking really - a good opposition is vital, or at least an effective one is. Did you see the reaction Kezia got on QT this week. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015...n_8429662.html I would point out, for the non-British amongst us, that booing would show that you at least care enough to object. Total silence is a death sentence, frankly: because if you are watching it makes you embarassed, which is a major crime and the silence means that you can't apologise to the other person. Sorry.