sidcow Posted April 16 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16 (edited) 10 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: It's worrying when you think of who she represents that she reflects the worldview of what seems to be a decent sized group of rich and powerful men and companies - if she's the visible arm of the Institute of Economic Affairs, you wonder where else their tendrils have reached without all the noise that comes with her idiocy. Yes and no. Look at where it's got them. Their pet party looking at annihilation. Edited April 16 by sidcow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Slightly Villa-related Tory news: I don't think Andy Street is going to have much of an influence around Villa Park for very long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 13 minutes ago, wishywashy said: Slightly Villa-related Tory news: I don't think Andy Street is going to have much of an influence around Villa Park for very long... Andy Street is your classic, slimey, local politician. I bet he’s a right word removed when the cameras aren’t around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Genie said: Andy Street is your classic, slimey, local politician. I bet he’s a right word removed when the cameras aren’t around. The only chance he had of successfully disassociating himself with the Tories was when he threatened to resign after they cancelled HS2: and he bottled it. So his entire campaign revolving around separating himself from the party just looks pathetic now. Everyone knows that when push comes to shove that he'll fold. Edited April 16 by wishywashy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Hunt wants to cut taxes. That'll boost his earnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Quote When do I need to register to vote by? To vote in person in England and Wales, you must be registered by 23:59 BST on Tuesday 16 April. This can be done online with your National Insurance number, or by contacting your council's electoral registration office. If you are already registered, the deadline to request a postal vote is 17:00 on Wednesday 17 April. If you are already registered, the deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 17:00 on Wednesday 24 April. The rules about voting by proxy have changed. If you applied for a proxy vote before 31 October 2023, it has expired, and you must apply for a new one. Will I need ID to vote? Voters will need to show photo ID in order to vote in person. You do not need your polling card. There are 22 acceptable forms of ID, including passports and driving licences. Anyone registered to vote without the correct ID - or who no longer looks like their photo - can apply for a free document known as a Voter Authority Certificate before Wednesday 24 April. Quote Four English councils declared themselves effectively bankrupt in 2023 - including the country's largest authority, Birmingham. A fifth of English councils say they are in danger of going bankrupt, according to the Local Government Association. The crisis follows long-term cuts to local government funding dating back to 2010. BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 16 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, wishywashy said: The only chance he had of successfully disassociating himself with the Tories He'd probably have to stop banging Fabricant to successfully do that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 3 hours ago, Genie said: Andy Street is your classic, slimey, local politician. I bet he’s a right word removed when the cameras aren’t around. I'd be glad to see the back of the little weasel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted April 16 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16 4 hours ago, Genie said: Andy Street is your classic, slimey, local politician. I bet he’s a right word removed when the cameras aren’t around. I've heard he's alright as it happens (mate's brother who is pretty left wing knows him), but his political affiliations are very odd to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted April 16 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16 I'm concerned the next time I open a tin of beans Andy Street will organise a press conference to congratulate himself for solving hunger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 16 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16 28 minutes ago, Chindie said: I'm concerned the next time I open a tin of beans Andy Street will organise a press conference to congratulate himself for solving hunger. It's OK, Richard Parker of Labour is apparently well ahead in the polls. I expect when he's mayor you won't see him popping up anywhere or making any claims about stuff he's achieved. Should be a nice change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted April 16 Author Moderator Share Posted April 16 54 minutes ago, sidcow said: Richard Parker Scary looking cat. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bickster Posted April 17 Moderator Share Posted April 17 About time someone on a TV station stopped letting them get away with this inflation line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted April 17 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wainy316 said: Did you see that interview she did with the BBC? It was among the craziest things I've ever seen in my long life. Incoherent rantings blaming everyone on earth except herself for devastating the country almost single-handedly in about 2 weeks. Then endorsing Trump, saying that the world was safer when he was in charge. Conveniently forgetting that he nearly started WW3 with China in the second month of his presidency, and then fomented the chaos we see now in the middle east by going all in with Israel for a one-state solution. She was by some distance the worst leader of any party since I was born. Edited April 17 by HKP90 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) 2 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Did you see that interview she did with the BBC? It was among the craziest things I've ever seen in my long life. Incoherent rantings blaming everyone on earth except herself for devastating the country almost single-handedly in about 2 weeks. Then endorsing Trump, saying that the world was safer when he was in charge. Conveniently forgetting that he nearly started WW3 with China in the second month of his presidency, and then fomented the chaos we see now in the middle east by going all in with Israel for a one-state solution. She was by some distance the worst leader of any party since I was born. Back at home there were iots in Washington IIRC, then also of course the insurrection at the Capitol building. Edited April 17 by Genie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 17 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17 52 minutes ago, bickster said: About time someone on a TV station stopped letting them get away with this inflation line Yeah......but Laura Trott....mmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted April 17 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: Yeah......but Laura Trott....mmmmmm I didn't realise there was another Laura Trott. I thought this was the Olympic cyclist for a second. Which disappointed me cos I really liked (like) her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 17 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17 1 minute ago, HKP90 said: I didn't realise there was another Laura Trott. I thought this was the Olympic cyclist for a second. Which disappointed me cos I really liked (like) her. Yeah for a while I had the same thing when the MP was referred to I would think they meant the cyclist. FWIW, the cyclist is now Laura Kenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted April 17 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17 Just now, Mark Albrighton said: Yeah for a while I had the same thing when the MP was referred to I would think they meant the cyclist. FWIW, the cyclist is now Laura Kenny. Yeah, I knew that she'd got married, but for some reason it didn’t twig. On a side note their kids will grow up under a bit of pressure to succeed. Just the 12 Olympic golds, and 4 Olympic silvers in that household. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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