news & politics:discussion

[steviewevie]

Braverman back as home sec will keep MPs on right happy. Deeply depressing.

[Punksnotdead]

15 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

Tories are all the same, lying snakes. 

That should be Starmer's first question at PMQ'S sorted then?

[Guest]

It gives some comfort that he’s fucked up already. 

[steviewevie]

No promotion for Penny

[steviewevie]

2 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

It gives some comfort that he’s fucked up already. 

Yes, but we're stuck with that twat as home sec 

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[steviewevie]

Woolly wet liberal Tories won't like Braverman being there...but those lovely honest salt of the earth red wall Tories will love it.

[Crazyfool01]

How long do we give them before the first sacking ? I’m going to go late Jan 

[steviewevie]

21 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

How long do we give them before the first sacking ? I’m going to go late Jan 

yeah...hard to know. I think they will be determined to show a united front to try and avoid oblivion at next election, but there's going to be some difficult decisions made over next few months...

[steviewevie]

Gove back as Levelling Up sec! Rejoice!

[steviewevie]

[steviewevie]

[Crazyfool01]

3 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

yeah...hard to know. I think they will be determined to show a united front to try and avoid oblivion at next election, but there's going to be some difficult decisions made over next few months...

They probably get a month holiday for Xmas so that might save some fighting … I’ve just found out I get 1 day … which is my usual day off anyway but at least everyone gets their home shopping on Xmas eve now … happy to serve 

[steviewevie]

4 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

They probably get a month holiday for Xmas so that might save some fighting … I’ve just found out I get 1 day … which is my usual day off anyway but at least everyone gets their home shopping on Xmas eve now … happy to serve 

surely christmas is cancelled this year.

[Crazyfool01]

At least my mp knows the alphabet … promotion must be in order 

 

[steviewevie]

PMQs tomorrow

[squirrelarmy]

Gove in charge of Intergovernmental relations?

Is that just a fancy name for official supplier for work events. 

[steviewevie]

The amazing Gavin Williamson back in the cabinet.

[steviewevie]

 

[Guest]

So, does everyone remember that super serious, important fiscal event that was coming on Oct 31st? You know the one that was going to reassure everyone and restore credibility to the country? Well it’s now probably going to be delayed the Tories are now arguing that it’s ok if it is delayed.

At one point it was the saving grace of our country and now it can wait a bit more. They are taking us all for fools. 

[lost]

Rumours the tax bands might be frozen till 2028. I could see the average salary being dragged into the higher rate tax by then if inflation stays high.

[hodgey123]

56 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

So, does everyone remember that super serious, important fiscal event that was coming on Oct 31st? You know the one that was going to reassure everyone and restore credibility to the country? Well it’s now probably going to be delayed the Tories are now arguing that it’s ok if it is delayed.

At one point it was the saving grace of our country and now it can wait a bit more. They are taking us all for fools. 

Think you are overstating it or looking for something that is not there. The importance of 31 October was clearly in the context of Liz Truss being in power still and trying to convince everyone her policies are not as crazy as they were. 90% of those policies have been scrapped already and we have a new PM, so it is not as important now, so a week or so delay is not the end of the world or some massive political own goal. 

[steviewevie]

1 hour ago, lost said:

Rumours the tax bands might be frozen till 2028. I could see the average salary being dragged into the higher rate tax by then if inflation stays high.

Rather that than more austerity.

[steviewevie]

30 minutes ago, hodgey123 said:

Think you are overstating it or looking for something that is not there. The importance of 31 October was clearly in the context of Liz Truss being in power still and trying to convince everyone her policies are not as crazy as they were. 90% of those policies have been scrapped already and we have a new PM, so it is not as important now, so a week or so delay is not the end of the world or some massive political own goal. 

Why was it 31 Oct? Any relevance for that date?