Jul 2024
11:02pm, 20 Jul 2024
5,956 posts
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paulcook
It this really Labour's first test? news.sky.com Even if I get this, I don't think it still covers simply the mortgage increases from last year. |
Jul 2024
11:13pm, 20 Jul 2024
28,587 posts
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richmac
Sky, part of Murdochs empire, that loved the Tories, now on the side of the civil service that they spent 14 years tearing down? Oh how times change |
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Jul 2024
11:28pm, 20 Jul 2024
5,957 posts
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paulcook
Yes, Times Radio, again Murdoch, was the main place I'd seen it labelled as "Labour's first test". Not sure it really is, especially given the Israel discussion above. Certainly a challenge to balance the books. It also mentions the teacher pay, I think fozzy insinuated at that too. |
Jul 2024
7:51am, 21 Jul 2024
19,703 posts
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Gooner
I mean, I wouldn't be upset with that.
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Jul 2024
8:08am, 21 Jul 2024
50,488 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
It would be expensive, but feels about right, between 10% and 2% that inflation has been for last 12 months. And fozzy, re Israel I don't know who you have read expecting UK or US to magically end war in Gaza, but it certainly wasn't what I said. UK and US could stop selling arms, use normal diplomatic pressures such as withdrawing ambassadors, sanctions against companies and individuals etc. All countries need to take a much stronger line against State of Israel's illegal actions in Palestine. |
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Jul 2024
9:21am, 21 Jul 2024
28,591 posts
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richmac
Unfortunately they're pulling the same sleight of word all governments do, which is disappointing. They say 'public sector workers' and the public at large assumes that means everyone in the employ of the state. What they actually are talking about are teachers and nurses. Easy good news story that would cost bugger all in the scheme of things. |
Jul 2024
9:27am, 21 Jul 2024
68,949 posts
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LindsD
It wouldn't include academics, for sure. We've already had our pay offer
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Jul 2024
9:40am, 21 Jul 2024
32,820 posts
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Johnny Blaze
Increase CGT rate to 40%. Job done, a few bawbies left over.
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Jul 2024
3:49pm, 21 Jul 2024
19,709 posts
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Gooner
Our pay offer is last so it probably doesn't involve us either.
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Jul 2024
6:53pm, 21 Jul 2024
68,956 posts
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LindsD
Looks like Biden is going to stand down
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