UK Politics Thread - Page 333

STEED · 01-07-16, 12:48 PM

Well well well...

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The Chancellor warns the economy could be hit by China's fiscal problems, falling oil prices and the Middle East crisis.

Everyone else but you Gids?

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And attacking Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and shadow chancellor John McDonnell, he said Britain must not "go back to the bad old ways" of spending beyond its means....

WTF!

I already made a comment on this here..http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...postcount=4789

You are talking utter crap Gids! Its happening now under you're watch you pillock!

Jimbuna · 01-08-16, 09:30 AM

I hope there is no backlash planned for the sick and disabled.

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Disability benefit assessments have doubled in cost to £579m a year but targets are still being missed, the National Audit Office has said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35256386

STEED · 01-08-16, 01:25 PM

IDS is the most vile evil man in the tory party.

STEED · 01-08-16, 06:21 PM

The Times headline..

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Livingstone ‘running the Labour leadership’

Is this true Jim?

Jimbuna · 01-09-16, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

The Times headline..

Is this true Jim?

You may recall I have met him several times in the past but I never had his mobile number.

I have enquired of a usually reliable source and even they aren't sure but what I will say is that in my estimation he is far more astute and capable of leading the opposition than Corbyn is but should this turn out to be eventually proven it will do nothing more than further destroy any credibility Labour have remaining.

Totally counter-productive IMHO.

STEED · 01-09-16, 09:17 AM

I do agree old Ken is more on the ball, yes he has made clanger remarks in the past but some of those remarks were blown up by the press. Old Ken is on LBC Saturday morning 10-12 with yes that David.

I am wondering as you say old JC may have left the door open for the crazy side of Labour. Only time will tell..

Jimbuna · 01-09-16, 11:08 AM

The real problem IMHO is that JC is genuinely convinced he has a mandate for change, based on the fact those who paid a one-off fee of £3 to vote took great advantage, passed over to them by Ed of all people.

As long as JC has said support he probably won't flinch at dragging the party down further.

Surely if the guy had half a brain he would realise he is unelectable.

I say all the above as a former party member of over fifteen years standing and one who could never vote Tory.

STEED · 01-09-16, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Surely if the guy had half a brain he would realise he is unelectable.

I think he knows he will not win the next general election behind the scenes but up front in public he has to say we are going to win. If he turned around to the media and said we are not going to win and that is a fact result would be a big fall off of votes.

Great example..

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"We also do cut-glass sherry decanters complete with six glasses on a silver-plated tray that your butler can serve you drinks on, all for £4.95. People say, "How can you sell this for such a low price?", I say, "because it's total crap"

Nice one Gerald Ratner.

As it stands there is no opposition to the Tories as Labour looks like going backwards and the Liberals are back to square one. UKIP and the Greens could be on the rise but that rise is going to take years and worst still the electro systems stinks!

STEED · 01-10-16, 09:10 AM

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The Labour Party needs a "period of calm" in the wake of resignations during Jeremy Corbyn's cabinet reshuffle, Lord Falconer has said.

The shadow justice secretary told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show the cabinet changes had been "an amazing distraction" from the country's issues.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35275631

Maybe the press will move their eye over to the Tories as they seem to be split over the EU.

BossMark · 01-10-16, 10:25 AM

David Cameron has proposed parenting classes to help deal with unruly children.

Step 1: try leaving them in a pub.

Jimbuna · 01-10-16, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35275631

Maybe the press will move their eye over to the Tories as they seem to be split over the EU.

Far more mileage in that JC-run comedy show me thinks.

Oberon · 01-10-16, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Far more mileage in that JC-run comedy show me thinks.

Speaking of which....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYY5CmxW8AAQTfA.jpg:large

Corbyn got his twitter account hacked.

Jimbuna · 01-11-16, 06:35 AM

Aye, had a good laugh whilst having my first can after work last night

Sadly, they could well be true

STEED · 01-11-16, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Speaking of which....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYY5CmxW8AAQTfA.jpg:large

Corbyn got his twitter account hacked.

Could have come up with something funny, what they posted is so 1980's.

Moving on....

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Shadow attorney general Catherine McKinnell has resigned from the shadow cabinet, citing concerns over Labour's direction under Jeremy Corbyn.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35281203

The rats are leaving the sinking ship quote comes to mind.

Jimbuna · 01-11-16, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35281203

The rats are leaving the sinking ship quote comes to mind.

On the contrary....the sane rats are leaving the sinking ship before the king rat can infect them.

If it keeps going on at this rate I can see you having a pick at which shadow cabinet post you fancy having a crack at.

01-08-16, 01:25 PM	#4983
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	IDS is the most vile evil man in the tory party. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-09-16, 09:17 AM	#4986
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I do agree old Ken is more on the ball, yes he has made clanger remarks in the past but some of those remarks were blown up by the press. Old Ken is on LBC Saturday morning 10-12 with yes that David. I am wondering as you say old JC may have left the door open for the crazy side of Labour. Only time will tell.. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-09-16, 11:08 AM	#4987
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,962 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The real problem IMHO is that JC is genuinely convinced he has a mandate for change, based on the fact those who paid a one-off fee of £3 to vote took great advantage, passed over to them by Ed of all people. As long as JC has said support he probably won't flinch at dragging the party down further. Surely if the guy had half a brain he would realise he is unelectable. I say all the above as a former party member of over fifteen years standing and one who could never vote Tory. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-10-16, 10:25 AM	#4990
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	David Cameron has proposed parenting classes to help deal with unruly children. Step 1: try leaving them in a pub. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

01-11-16, 06:35 AM	#4993
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,962 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Aye, had a good laugh whilst having my first can after work last night Sadly, they could well be true __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)