UK Politics Thread - Page 790

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MGR1

As a side note, the latest news regarding a certain former MP, MSP and First Minister of Scotland:

Alex Salmond accused of sexual assaults on 10 women

An explainer, courtesy of Reddit:

Mike.

If you'll excuse the pun, from where I'm sitting he looks 'screwed'.

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Looking forward to this but I won't be in when it is broadcast tonight so the Virgin TV V6 box is set to 'record'

Watched it a few hours after it was originally aired and whilst not expecting any groundbreaking information I must admit it was quite refreshing to hear what each of the four leaders were proposing whilst the information from their opponents was still fresh in the mind.

One negative for me was Sturgeon chuntering on about Scottish independence more than on the forthcoming general election.

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Question Time debate: Election leaders fact-checked.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50524914

Skybird · 11-23-19, 07:37 AM

Corbyn's at it again, I read. When the little Marxist starts killing nerves, he really puts his heart into it, doesn't he. Indifference and weaseling and avoiding and manouvering - a "sign of maturity" (original quote Corbyn)? Missed by a lightyear. Plainout lying and misleading the public is closer to the truth, I say.

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 07:49 AM

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Jeremy Corbyn has defended his decision to adopt a neutral stance in a future Brexit referendum as "a sign of strength" and "maturity".

The Labour leader told a BBC Question Time leaders' special on Friday that he would not campaign for Leave or Remain if his party wins power.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50530163

He's certainly a hypocritical liar as far as I'm concerned Sky.

He has been a leading EU sceptic for decades now but can't 'come out' because the northern heartlands are being betrayed by Labour Party dithering and in-fighting.

Much like the Tories one could say but at least Boris is open with the public about his intentions and whilst not agreeing with the Lib Dem stance at least they also had the courage to declare their intentions publicly.

STEED · 11-23-19, 08:31 AM

Just watched this pile of horse dung and all it did for me was to reinforce my stand point do not vote for these liars none of them can be trusted.

As for Sturgeon it was crystal clear get Scotland out of the union and stay in the EU.

Skybird · 11-23-19, 08:35 AM

George Cowley for PM!

Gotta problem with that Corbyn thing? Send in Bowdie and Doyle. Solved.

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 08:40 AM

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Meanwhile, in Hartlepool, having eaten a piece of millionaire's shortbread earlier, and snapping up a Christmas card for his mum from a stall in the shopping centre, Nigel Farage has stopped for a quick refresher in a pub.

Weighing in to the discussion of Jeremy Corbyn's stance on Brexit, he said, unsurprisingly, that it was "astonishing".

"It's also a reflection that he knows his own parliamentary party are Remainers... so he's still trying to stay on that fence and it's not working", he said.

STEED · 11-23-19, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

George Cowley for PM!

Gotta problem with that Corbyn thing? Send in Bowdie and Doyle. Solved.

ROCK ON SKY, THAT IS A GREAT IDEA I LIKE IT.

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 08:44 AM

MGR1 · 11-23-19, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

One negative for me was Sturgeon chuntering on about Scottish independence more than on the forthcoming general election.

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Originally Posted by STEED

As for Sturgeon it was crystal clear get Scotland out of the union and stay in the EU.

Remember gents, your not Sturgeon or the SNP's intended audience when it comes to these things. She's pitching to her "home" audience and support, not voters elsewhere in the UK.

We'll see what the election results are, but I don't think the SNP are going to have it all their own way.

Mind you, it would be pretty funny if the Nats turfed Swinson out of her seat.

Mike.

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 10:41 AM

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GPs vote to reduce patient home visits.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50527179

I find this quite disturbing but note it is only England under the spotlight here.

Jimbuna · 11-23-19, 11:31 AM

STEED · 11-24-19, 06:08 AM

Lots of polls out putting the Tories out in front...

Wait a minute we have been down this road before and we all know what happened.

Tory manifesto comes out today will there be blunders like last time.

Jimbuna · 11-24-19, 06:10 AM

Lets see what it is your smoking in your pipe Boris.

Jimbuna · 11-24-19, 06:12 AM

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Labour has promised compensation to more than three million women who lost out on years of state pension payments when their retirement age was raised, if it wins the general election.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the pledge would settle a "debt of honour" to women born in the 1950s.

Those expecting to retire at 60 were told they would have to wait years longer when changes to the state pension age were accelerated in 2010.

Labour said its promise may cost £58bn.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50534118

My wife is a victim of this injustice and even she is saying "Where does he think he is going to get the money from"?

11-23-19, 07:37 AM	#11838
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,534 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Corbyn's at it again, I read. When the little Marxist starts killing nerves, he really puts his heart into it, doesn't he. Indifference and weaseling and avoiding and manouvering - a "sign of maturity" (original quote Corbyn)? Missed by a lightyear. Plainout lying and misleading the public is closer to the truth, I say. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-23-19, 08:31 AM	#11840
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Just watched this pile of horse dung and all it did for me was to reinforce my stand point do not vote for these liars none of them can be trusted. As for Sturgeon it was crystal clear get Scotland out of the union and stay in the EU. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-23-19, 08:35 AM	#11841
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,534 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	George Cowley for PM! Gotta problem with that Corbyn thing? Send in Bowdie and Doyle. Solved. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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11-24-19, 06:08 AM	#11848
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Lots of polls out putting the Tories out in front... Wait a minute we have been down this road before and we all know what happened. Tory manifesto comes out today will there be blunders like last time. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-24-19, 06:10 AM	#11849
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Lets see what it is your smoking in your pipe Boris. __________________ 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)