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Post by yattongas on Mar 24, 2024 9:53:40 GMT
😂😂😂😂😂 like a good laugh on a Sunday morning! So again let's clarify. You're happy with a Quango changing how it interprets long established rules because you already dislike those who are affected. Not concerned they are arbitrarily changing the rules. The sheer amount of words it took Ofcom to justify their decision (after admitting up front the programmes in question were actually politically impartial) suggests even they don't really think the rules were broken, just that they would like the rules to have been broken.... Super mate , you can write as much as you like but it won’t change the fact that GeeBeebies is biased . If you can’t see that I can’t help you mate. Enjoy your Sunday , I’m off to watch the Gas girls with my daughter 👍
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Post by supergas on Mar 24, 2024 11:34:36 GMT
So again let's clarify. You're happy with a Quango changing how it interprets long established rules because you already dislike those who are affected. Not concerned they are arbitrarily changing the rules. The sheer amount of words it took Ofcom to justify their decision (after admitting up front the programmes in question were actually politically impartial) suggests even they don't really think the rules were broken, just that they would like the rules to have been broken.... Super mate , you can write as much as you like but it won’t change the fact that GeeBeebies is biased . If you can’t see that I can’t help you mate. Enjoy your Sunday , I’m off to watch the Gas girls with my daughter 👍 Enjoy
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 25, 2024 16:26:38 GMT
Another by election coming.
"A former Tory MP who was facing the prospect of being removed from his seat by voters has announced he is resigning from parliament - triggering another by-election.
Scott Benton, who represents Blackpool South, said it had been "the honour of a lifetime to represent our wonderful Blackpool community in parliament over the last four years".
"It's with a heavy heart that I have written to the chancellor this morning to tender my resignation as your MP," he said in a post on X.
His resignation will trigger a by-election unless Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election sooner - something that is unlikely after he ruled out holding an election on 2 May and said he is still aiming for the second half of the year."
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Post by Gassy on Mar 25, 2024 19:13:13 GMT
Where have you seen they didn't speak with anyone on record? I had a quick look and all I could see was a daily mail article which was very similar to your post. Probably people believe her, because the current Labour party has a better reputation for not lying, compared to the Tories. How many times did people (even on this forum) fall for all the lies and nonsense over years? Especially over Brexit and Covid, they've all been shown up since then. Personally I'd prefer for evidence of a story before calling for resignations. All the Tories have is a story thats potentially muddied and they think someone should resign over that? Christ, if any of the Tories or their supporters applied the same standards to their own party, we'd have had a by-election for every single Tory seat in the last year. I'm extrapolating based on the fact that multiple neighbours told journalists she wasn't living at the property whilst registered there on the electoral roll. It's unlikely they all told journalists one thing and then the police something different, and so given the short period of 'investigation' I guess they were not contacted by the police... I'm not prejudging her, I would just like some answers from her/the police/HMRC/the Electoral Commission that match what official records and neighbours are telling us she actually did. So far from her we've had six weeks of media blackout, one interview with lobby journalists where she ducked the questions and then the Newsnight interview where we know some of the claims she made are factually inaccurate. So, I could argue you lied and you should resign from your job? You're probably right on it, but its a bit misleading to write like you did. Do we actually know whether the claims are not factually correct btw, or is it more of a she said vs neighbours said? I won't lie, if you asked me who my neighbours were 5 years ago I couldn't tell you. But then I do live in London, a bit less personal here. I agree its worth asking the questions though, hopefully we get some clarity. But those begging for resignations and saying she broke the law, I think they need to chill out a bit and look at their own party before slinging out those words
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 25, 2024 23:45:06 GMT
Did anyone see Ross Atkins' piece today? "30,000 people came by small boats last year and 1.4 million visas were issued by the government for people to come to the UK legally." Of those 1.4m, the vast majority were overseas students and their families or care sector staff and their families, about 600,000 each. Only 107,000 or 7% were humanitarian visas. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68626430The 'Stop the boats' rhetoric and Rwanda policy is taking a lot of government time and money for such a small percentage of the immigration issue.
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Post by trevorgas on Mar 26, 2024 9:19:29 GMT
Did anyone see Ross Atkins' piece today? "30,000 people came by small boats last year and 1.4 million visas were issued by the government for people to come to the UK legally." Of those 1.4m, the vast majority were overseas students and their families or care sector staff and their families, about 600,000 each. Only 107,000 or 7% were humanitarian visas. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68626430The 'Stop the boats' rhetoric and Rwanda policy is taking a lot of government time and money for such a small percentage of the immigration issue. I saw it and read the piece on the BBC website,very informative,I don't get why if your studying here from abroad you can bring your entire family,seems very odd particularly if said family have jobs etc in their home country. Post COVID we have seen a significant rise in folk of working age being "unavailable for work" and this is helping to drive the figures,it all looks very complex. What is concerning is that our Public Service infrastructure cannot cope with the current population level 68m and the report has it rising to 74m by 2036,I don't see how that is sustainable.
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 26, 2024 14:35:40 GMT
Did anyone see Ross Atkins' piece today? "30,000 people came by small boats last year and 1.4 million visas were issued by the government for people to come to the UK legally." Of those 1.4m, the vast majority were overseas students and their families or care sector staff and their families, about 600,000 each. Only 107,000 or 7% were humanitarian visas. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68626430The 'Stop the boats' rhetoric and Rwanda policy is taking a lot of government time and money for such a small percentage of the immigration issue. I saw it and read the piece on the BBC website,very informative,I don't get why if your studying here from abroad you can bring your entire family,seems very odd particularly if said family have jobs etc in their home country. Post COVID we have seen a significant rise in folk of working age being "unavailable for work" and this is helping to drive the figures,it all looks very complex. What is concerning is that our Public Service infrastructure cannot cope with the current population level 68m and the report has it rising to 74m by 2036,I don't see how that is sustainable. Sunak struggling during the Liason Committee, got quite heated, especially over Afghan refugees. news.sky.com/story/politics-live-government-statement-expected-on-china-hack-sunak-making-nuclear-announcement-12593360?postid=7440936#liveblog-body
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Post by yattongas on Mar 26, 2024 14:55:18 GMT
I saw it and read the piece on the BBC website,very informative,I don't get why if your studying here from abroad you can bring your entire family,seems very odd particularly if said family have jobs etc in their home country. Post COVID we have seen a significant rise in folk of working age being "unavailable for work" and this is helping to drive the figures,it all looks very complex. What is concerning is that our Public Service infrastructure cannot cope with the current population level 68m and the report has it rising to 74m by 2036,I don't see how that is sustainable. Sunak struggling during the Liason Committee, got quite heated, especially over Afghan refugees. news.sky.com/story/politics-live-government-statement-expected-on-china-hack-sunak-making-nuclear-announcement-12593360?postid=7440936#liveblog-bodyWatched a little bit of it……he gets quite narky very quickly doesn’t he?
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 26, 2024 15:17:18 GMT
Watched a little bit of it……he gets quite narky very quickly doesn’t he? Certainly did. The bit I saw was about Afghan refugees who served with us coming by boat, the question being can he assure the committee they wouldn't get sent to Rwanda. Where has the humanity and common sense gone?
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 26, 2024 15:27:21 GMT
Political uncertainty causing venture capitalists to hold onto funds for the time being. "The amount of venture capital investment in the UK slumped 45 per cent in 2023, according to new data. KPMG’s quarterly Venture Pulse report shows that VC investment sank to its lowest levels since 2016 “amidst a backdrop of geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges and a parched exit environment.” According to the data, the value of VC investment across the UK fell from $36.8bn (£29.1bn) across 3,832 deals in 2022 to $20.3bn (£16bn) across 2,658 deals in 2023. According to the report, the lack of uncertainty due to the upcoming UK general election has eroded the confidence of VC investors that recovery is forthcoming and has led many investors to hold onto their cash and focus investments on companies with proven market traction and recurring revenue." www.cityam.com/uk-venture-capital-investment-slumps-to-lowest-levels-since-brexit-vote-despite-dazn-and-castore-deals/
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 26, 2024 15:55:58 GMT
Interesting graph, also Gillian Keegan not really succeeding.
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Post by Gassy on Mar 26, 2024 19:14:45 GMT
Are we surprised by any of this? The UK has no growth thanks to the mismanagement by the Tories.
I can tell you that my pension certainly does not sit in the UK. It sits in the US where investment is better.
I also have real concerns over the long term viability of NI and pensions for when I retire (about 30 years away). If the country is aging and working population isn’t growing, how/whos going to pay for my state pension? Especially when we keep taking shortcuts to cut NI payments and pretend like it’s a win that we’re losing tax.
I really feel awful about the UKs prospects long term tbh.
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Post by yattongas on Mar 26, 2024 20:27:00 GMT
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Post by oldie on Mar 26, 2024 20:29:46 GMT
Are we surprised by any of this? The UK has no growth thanks to the mismanagement by the Tories. I can tell you that my pension certainly does not sit in the UK. It sits in the US where investment is better. I also have real concerns over the long term viability of NI and pensions for when I retire (about 30 years away). If the country is aging and working population isn’t growing, how/whos going to pay for my state pension? Especially when we keep taking shortcuts to cut NI payments and pretend like it’s a win that we’re losing tax. I really feel awful about the UKs prospects long term tbh. Anyone in their 30's or younger should not be reliant upon a State pension to fund their post full time working life. The idea that anyone can retire before 70 is for the birds. The idea that a tax funded income will be enough is equally so. Gassy, if your funds are vested in the States how do the current tax rates here and there affect those funds?
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Post by oldie on Mar 26, 2024 20:30:57 GMT
It's unbelievable Are they deliberately picking the biggest morons in their ranks? Jesus wept
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Post by Gassy on Mar 26, 2024 20:35:41 GMT
Are we surprised by any of this? The UK has no growth thanks to the mismanagement by the Tories. I can tell you that my pension certainly does not sit in the UK. It sits in the US where investment is better. I also have real concerns over the long term viability of NI and pensions for when I retire (about 30 years away). If the country is aging and working population isn’t growing, how/whos going to pay for my state pension? Especially when we keep taking shortcuts to cut NI payments and pretend like it’s a win that we’re losing tax. I really feel awful about the UKs prospects long term tbh. Anyone in their 30's or younger should not be reliant upon a State pension to fund their post full time working life. The idea that anyone can retire before 70 is for the birds. The idea that a tax funded income will be enough is equally so. Gassy, if your funds are vested in the States how do the current tax rates here and there affect those funds? Anyone who relies on it is definitely in trouble, but why shouldn’t I expect it to subsidise my pot when I one day retire? There’s not a chance in hell I’m working until 70 mate. As for the last part, I have no idea. My financial advisor manages it
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Post by yattongas on Mar 26, 2024 20:39:34 GMT
Are we surprised by any of this? The UK has no growth thanks to the mismanagement by the Tories. I can tell you that my pension certainly does not sit in the UK. It sits in the US where investment is better. I also have real concerns over the long term viability of NI and pensions for when I retire (about 30 years away). If the country is aging and working population isn’t growing, how/whos going to pay for my state pension? Especially when we keep taking shortcuts to cut NI payments and pretend like it’s a win that we’re losing tax. I really feel awful about the UKs prospects long term tbh. Call yourself a patriot? Bloody traitor ! 🇺🇸
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Post by oldie on Mar 27, 2024 6:23:18 GMT
Anyone in their 30's or younger should not be reliant upon a State pension to fund their post full time working life. The idea that anyone can retire before 70 is for the birds. The idea that a tax funded income will be enough is equally so. Gassy, if your funds are vested in the States how do the current tax rates here and there affect those funds? Anyone who relies on it is definitely in trouble, but why shouldn’t I expect it to subsidise my pot when I one day retire? There’s not a chance in hell I’m working until 70 mate. As for the last part, I have no idea. My financial advisor manages it Sure But I think, believe, that the current state pension scheme is not sustainable and if or when it unravels it will affect everyone equally.
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 27, 2024 8:28:37 GMT
It's unbelievable Are they deliberately picking the biggest morons in their ranks? Jesus wept Probably little choice, the sensible ones would already have turned it down.
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Post by stuart1974 on Mar 27, 2024 8:30:39 GMT
Anyone who relies on it is definitely in trouble, but why shouldn’t I expect it to subsidise my pot when I one day retire? There’s not a chance in hell I’m working until 70 mate. As for the last part, I have no idea. My financial advisor manages it Sure But I think, believe, that the current state pension scheme is not sustainable and if or when it unravels it will affect everyone equally. It's not and the scorched earth policy of promising the triple lock and probably forcing Labour's hand into the bargain will only make it worse. I expect the State Pension Age will increase to 70 before I retire, possibly even 75 in out lifetime.
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