Davkaus Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 1 hour ago, blandy said: Not surprised, I think he only answers to Disgraced Former Defence Minister Liam Fox. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) UnEmployment falls to a record low. That at least is one positive although I expect that to increase significantly when we leave the EU short term Edited March 15, 2017 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 15, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2017 That's a very unique view. Politicians are usually all for working. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 26 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Employment falls to a record low. That at least is one positive although I expect that to increase significantly when we leave the EU short term I take it you mean 'unemployment'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 54 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: When did he say that? Surely not any time this century! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 39 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: I take it you mean 'unemployment'. Haha yeah well spotted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 On 3/12/2017 at 15:05, itdoesntmatterwhatthissay said: You might as well roll back on a policy than deliver a failed one; such as the 1 for 1 replacement on 'right to buy' which was an awful promise. How about, you know, properly researching the viability of a policy before throwing it out there willy nilly in order to win a few cheap and easy votes? Mad concept I know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: How about, you know, properly researching the viability of a policy before throwing it out there willy nilly in order to win a few cheap and easy votes? Mad concept I know. Well yes, obviously, but when was the last time any political party did that! Even the Lib Dems were guilty of that and they didn't consider themselves all that powerful! I'd rather have a party who says. 'yup this isn't working' and makes changes than sticks to failure for the sake of its electorate or media spin. Edited March 15, 2017 by itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, itdoesntmatterwhatthissay said: Well yes, obviously, but when was the last time any political party did that! Even the Lib Dems were guilty of that and they didn't consider themselves all that powerful! I'd rather have a party who says. 'yup this isn't working' and makes changes than sticks to failure for the sake of its electorate or media spin. They all scrap policies left, right and centre (pun intended) the second they're in power. There is nothing new there either and nothing to be 'applauded'. They either didn't think it through or they lied. I am going for the latter. Either way, giving them a slap on the back for it seems a bit naive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Talking of climbdowns, the Beeb is reporting that Hammond is just about to announce that they've dropped the NI increase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 minute ago, snowychap said: Talking of climbdowns, the Beeb is reporting that Hammond is just about to announce that they've dropped the NI increase. The media have become their only viable opposition it seems. Pathetic. The Labour Party should hang their head in shame. Also the Tories because what's the point in being a Tory if you're not going to kick the plebs while they're down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Will Hammond survive the first reshuffle after this? He's done a pretty spectacular job of messing up a no frills safety first budget. Could try stand up I guess.... Edited March 15, 2017 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, HanoiVillan said: When did he say that? Surely not any time this century! In 2012. He's a total economic illiterate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 39 minutes ago, snowychap said: Talking of climbdowns, the Beeb is reporting that Hammond is just about to announce that they've dropped the NI increase. have they said where the extra £2bn of social care funding will now come from instead , or does that quietly get forgotten about now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted March 15, 2017 Author Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2017 34 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: ... the Tories because what's the point in being a Tory if you're not going to kick the plebs while they're down? There's still the nest feathering, the sneering and the back stabbing to be getting on with to pass the time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 "U Turn if you want to. The lady IS for turning". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 21 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: have they said where the extra £2bn of social care funding will now come from instead , or does that quietly get forgotten about now ? It wasn't 'coming' from the change to NI anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 46 minutes ago, snowychap said: It wasn't 'coming' from the change to NI anyway. Sky news have said other wise in their article about it ... The increase was supposed to raise the £2bn Mr Hammond pledged for social care, leaving the Chancellor with a blackhole to fill. though of course it is sky news .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Guardian says similar. Hammond will be speaking pretty soon, so we'll find out what his latest plan is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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