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Jul 2023
9:32am, 3 Jul 2023
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richmac
With that lot I suspect it's a pre electioneering come the GE they can say they were are writing to the PM to address the concerns of the people who's vote they want.

They know what they ask for won't happen, they don't care either way they just want to keep their place at the trough.
Jul 2023
10:17am, 3 Jul 2023
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HappyG(rrr)
I'm sure that's true richmac. It is a massive failure of a manifesto pledge, isn't it? Even if, again, I don't care about that pledge. Hard for Labour to make much hay out of it though, without seeming to support anti-immigration sentiment.
Jul 2023
10:25am, 3 Jul 2023
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larkim
To promise higher care wages and working conditions in care, most of which is funded by local authorities, would require an enormous investment. Very worthwhile, but very expensive.
jda
Jul 2023
10:26am, 3 Jul 2023
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jda
It's not about achievements or competence or solving problems, it's just about keeping the issue in the headlines. Immigration! Must Vote Conservative!
SPR
Jul 2023
10:29am, 3 Jul 2023
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SPR
It should happen though. Central government can ringfence extra funding for it if they want to. Agree social care is a big expense though. The previous care cap plans would have made it even more expensive for the state which is why people don't expect it to come back. Of course when Theresa May wanted to increase how much some pay towards their care, it ended up being very costly for her.
Jul 2023
11:05am, 3 Jul 2023
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larkim
Just seen the Cabinet Office "inquiry" into Sue Gray has concluded a "prima facie" breach of the Code. I'm guessing "prima facie" on the basis that SG refused to engage with something which did look and feel much more like a kangaroo court than other recent investigations.

Cue the various RW papers and commentating conveniently ignoring the Acoba stuff...
Jul 2023
2:27pm, 3 Jul 2023
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larkim
Ofcom set to investigate a couple of specific broadcasts ref GB News and Talk TV wrt to politicians presenting "news".

ofcom.org.uk

About time!
Jul 2023
4:17pm, 3 Jul 2023
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richmac
100%

Also retailers having to put prices on line, good idea? well it's easier than actually regulating them isnt it?
Jul 2023
5:59pm, 3 Jul 2023
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simbil
Perhaps you could back up your assertion with a link - please apply by the fozzy golden standard of providing a source


Not an assertion - a question so no source needed ;)
Do you think it's ok for British working class people to be racist and do you measure them by the same standards as the (allegedly) racist EU officials you bemoan?
You can probably see where I'm going here..
Jul 2023
10:26am, 4 Jul 2023
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HappyG(rrr)
I approve.

bbc.co.uk

(Greens attending anti-monarchy rally instead of Charles's celebration in Scotland).

Principles, innit? :-) G

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