UK Politics Thread - Page 843

Jimbuna · 03-25-20, 01:30 PM

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Jeremy Corbyn bows out with campaigning vow

Jeremy Corbyn has said “his voice will not be stilled” as he took part in his final Prime Minister’s Questions as Labour leader.

He warned the PM not to deliver his political “obituary”, as he would not stop campaigning for social justice.

Boris Johnson paid tribute to his opponent’s “sincerity and determination to build a better society”.

MPs are set to begin their Easter recess later on Wednesday, earlier than planned, due to coronavirus.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52037633

Bye bye and good riddance Steptoe.

Fubar2Niner · 03-25-20, 02:04 PM

If I really put down how I felt about this clown I would be banned from here for life. This complete dipstick destroyed the labour party. The writing has been on the wall for a while, but Corbyn put the bloody lid on it.

Thank you for completely destroying my faith in the party.... thank you for nothing!

Jimbuna · 03-25-20, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

If I really put down how I felt about this clown I would be banned from here for life. This complete dipstick destroyed the labour party. The writing has been on the wall for a while, but Corbyn put the bloody lid on it.

Thank you for completely destroying my faith in the party.... thank you for nothing!

Yep, I was a member for over two decades and well positioned to know some influential people during that period but I left the day after he won the leadership contest having voted for Andy as leader and Tom as deputy.

Dame Margaret Beckett has a lot to answer to.

STEED · 03-25-20, 03:16 PM

Cheer up guys he is not around your houses raiding your toilets for toilet paper.

HEY YOU STOP........

So the nameless one is off.....so long and thanks for nothing.

Well all predictions are off for the future in this brave new world.

Fubar2Niner · 03-25-20, 04:15 PM

Prolly not even got the sense to wash his hands

Jimbuna · 03-26-20, 06:49 AM

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NHS and social care staff will be given free car parking during the coronavirus outbreak, the government has said.

It comes after 400,000 people signed a petition urging the government to thank NHS workers by scrapping charges.

GP Anthony Gallagher, who began the petition, welcomed the move but said fees should be abolished permanently.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “I will do everything I can to ensure our dedicated staff have whatever they need during this unprecedented time.”

The government has promised to provide NHS trusts with the money so they can offer free parking to workers at hospital car parks.

Elsewhere, Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said he has agreed with local authorities in England that they will provide free car parking on council-owned on-street spaces and car parks.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52048632

A popular and most welcome decision

Jimbuna · 03-26-20, 06:53 AM

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The government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from Dyson to help deal with the coronavirus crisis.

The firm, headed by British inventor Sir James Dyson, said it had designed a new type of ventilator in response to a call on behalf of the NHS.

The order is still subject to the devices passing stringent medical tests but that is expected to happen quickly.

Dyson has had hundreds of engineers working round the clock to design the ventilators from scratch.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52043767

Another positive and further evidence this government is doing all it can during this crisis.

STEED · 03-26-20, 11:01 AM

Claimant's for benefits has shot up to almost 500,000 as of last night on the radio news. It's going to keep going up and if this stupid people walking around outside breaking the rules could increase the infection resulting taking longer to flattered the curve, So the claims will come thick and fast.

Jimbuna · 03-26-20, 01:55 PM

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Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus, the chancellor has announced.

The money - up to a maximum of £2,500 a month - will be paid in a single lump sum, but will not begin to arrive until the start of June at the earliest.

Rishi Sunak told the self-employed: "You have not been forgotten."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52053914

Parity with the employed...nice one.

Jimbuna · 03-28-20, 01:02 PM

A post-Brexit meeting between the EU and UK will go ahead as planned next week, despite the coronavirus crisis.

Much of Europe is on lockdown, so Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will meet EU officials via video link.

The UK and EU's chief negotiators, David Frost and Michel Barnier are in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

Downing Street insisted there would be "no change" to its timetable for getting a trade deal done.

Under the terms of its withdrawal agreement with the EU, the UK has until the end of the year - during which it will continue to follow most Brussels rules - to reach a deal.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52067559

Jimbuna · 03-30-20, 06:40 AM

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Dominic Cummings self-isolating after developing coronavirus symptoms

Dominic Cummings is self-isolating at home after showing symptoms of coronavirus, a No 10 source confirmed.

The prime minister's top adviser is understood to have fallen ill over the weekend and remains at home, while staying in contact with the Downing Street team during the quarantine period.

Mr Cummings, a key member of Boris Johnson's inner circle, was last spotted racing away from Downing Street on Friday after the news broke that the prime minister had tested positive for Covid 19.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/coron...id=mailsignout

I think it rather sad that there will be a number of people in the political circle rejoicing at this news.

Catfish · 03-30-20, 07:18 AM

^ Not that i wish him any ill, but my question is how anyone can have any trust in this maniac.

Jimbuna · 03-30-20, 07:35 AM

^ My sentiments entirely

Jimbuna · 03-31-20, 11:39 AM

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The three Labour leadership rivals have been asked to pre-record a victory speech for when the contest’s result is announced on Saturday.

Rebecca Long-Bailey said it was a move that was “trying to deal with these strange times” in the coronavirus outbreak.

She told Sky News that it will be “bizarre” to record a speech before knowing the result.

Lisa Nandy and Keir Starmer are also in the running to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52092865

Regardless of the eventual outcome I'd like to see all three victory speeches.

Jimbuna · 04-01-20, 12:06 PM

03-25-20, 03:16 PM	#12634
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Cheer up guys he is not around your houses raiding your toilets for toilet paper. HEY YOU STOP........ So the nameless one is off.....so long and thanks for nothing. Well all predictions are off for the future in this brave new world. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-26-20, 11:01 AM	#12638
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Claimant's for benefits has shot up to almost 500,000 as of last night on the radio news. It's going to keep going up and if this stupid people walking around outside breaking the rules could increase the infection resulting taking longer to flattered the curve, So the claims will come thick and fast. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-28-20, 01:02 PM	#12640
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,070 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A post-Brexit meeting between the EU and UK will go ahead as planned next week, despite the coronavirus crisis. Much of Europe is on lockdown, so Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will meet EU officials via video link. The UK and EU's chief negotiators, David Frost and Michel Barnier are in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Downing Street insisted there would be "no change" to its timetable for getting a trade deal done. Under the terms of its withdrawal agreement with the EU, the UK has until the end of the year - during which it will continue to follow most Brussels rules - to reach a deal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52067559 __________________ 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)

03-30-20, 07:18 AM	#12642
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,893 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ Not that i wish him any ill, but my question is how anyone can have any trust in this maniac. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

03-30-20, 07:35 AM	#12643
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,070 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ My sentiments entirely __________________ 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)

03-25-20, 02:04 PM	#12632
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,139 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 0	If I really put down how I felt about this clown I would be banned from here for life. This complete dipstick destroyed the labour party. The writing has been on the wall for a while, but Corbyn put the bloody lid on it. Thank you for completely destroying my faith in the party.... thank you for nothing!

03-25-20, 04:15 PM	#12635
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,139 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 0	Prolly not even got the sense to wash his hands

04-01-20, 12:06 PM	#12645
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,070 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ 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)