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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 11, 2024 9:53:28 GMT
I think this 'breakfast for school kids' is absurd. As the Labour Shadow Secretary for Education quite clearly stated Labour do not know how many breakfast's they will have to provide, and they don't know how much it will cost. Sorry, but it really is up to the parent's to give their own kids breakfast! No excuses.
As for VAT on Private School's the long-term policy for Labour is to get rid of Private Schools completely. Angela Raynor makes it quite clear in this video...
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 11, 2024 7:55:02 GMT
It really doesn't matter what Rishi 'pledges' (a pledge is an aspiration - bit like everything that comes out of SKS mouth). People aren't listening or don't believe him. The latest poll has the Tories at 'near death experience' levels. Con 19, Lab 45, Ref 17 Libs 10 Gr 5 SNP 3. In Scotland Labour are trouncing the SNP by 10% points. Even better news for Labour. Reflected in seats: Con 53 (-322) Lab 513 (+316) LibDem 57 (+57) Reform 0 (though with focussing on key constituencies likely to be between 1 and 3). SNP 3 (-45) I don't think it will be quite this bad for the Tories, due to the silent right wing vote. But it is still going to be an absolute bloodbath. Edit: Using www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/homepage.html (I assume 50% tactical voting across the board and Scotland Lab 10% up on SNP). I think that's a pretty accurate summary.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 23:10:16 GMT
What is the difference between a Nazi sympathiser and an anti-semite? We know the Labour Party is riddled with anti-semites.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 23:07:58 GMT
What is impressive about 275,000 when the population is over 335 million? I would imagine that in some months the figure you quoted goes the other way.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 16:48:32 GMT
Depends on who casts the votes, and who counts them with the 'silent majority' in the US! Whoever wins, God help America! For the Democrats you are really voting for whoever is the VP. Biden won't last long. That may be the case. But you have to admit after the drama of the Trump years when leaders in his administration were sacked or moved on with alarming regularity, the almost boring stability of the last 4 years has been refreshing. And, they added 275,000 to non farm payroll last month. 275,000 what? Cents, chickens, people? What is the 'non farm payroll'?
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 16:16:03 GMT
Depends on who casts the votes, and who counts them with the 'silent majority' in the US!
Whoever wins, God help America! For the Democrats you are really voting for whoever is the VP. Biden won't last long.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 16:12:16 GMT
No comment on the other tax issues?
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 14:28:47 GMT
It boils my piss when I see how much the government take from me already and I know they are now planning to take more. Expect Labour to hike up Inheritance Tax, Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax, Road Tax, Council Tax. We know they are planning a tax raid on the North Sea industry, which will be paid by the consumer ie. us. We know that in London they are planning to bring in a 'tax a mile' for transport. How long before that is spread across the UK? I expect tax rises across the board, except for Income, VAT and NI, however as I have said, Income and NI will have an increased tax income for the government as they will freeze the thresholds.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 14:22:28 GMT
Tax is too high across the board. We all know that, yet both Labour and the Tories are telling us lies about the taxes they will raise. I want a government, any government, that will say, "hey, we already take too much from you. We will reduce taxation and instead of spending our time thinking up new ways to fleece you, we're going to direct our time, energy and resources to make sure the money we receive is spent wisely.". Sure But what do you think of this Reform Party proposal? Raising the base level to 20,000 is a good idea. Both Labour and the Tories have promised not to raise Income Tax, but what they don't tell you is that they will freeze the thresholds, thereby dragging more people into paying tax, especially with inflation driving higher wages. As you know, this is called Fiscal Drag and the Tories have been doing this. Fiscal Drag also means far more people are now paying the 40% tax rate as their wages have increased. This policy will benefit those lower earners. Do you object to that? Not paying interest to the BoE? A bit complicated for me, but it does appear as though a lot of money is being earned by those who lent at the low rates of interest but are now cashing in as the interest rates have risen. Raising VAT threshold from 90,000 to 150,000 for small businesses. Once again, anything that helps business grow is a good thing as it creates jobs leading to an easing of pressure on the benefits system, increases the tax take and helps put more money into the economy. Do you object to that?
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 14:12:37 GMT
Here you go Oldie, a quick search produces this beauty. As I said, there are idiots in all of the parties.....
"Starmerâs Labour may be a broad church, though Guido suspects one of its candidates will send shivers down some of his comradesâ spines. Labourâs candidate for Welwyn Hatfield, the seat currently held by Grant Shapps, works as director of communications for the Clarion Housing Group, the UKâs largest social landlord and bĂȘte noire to Labour and the unions alike. Andrew Lewinâs firm, which is condemned as one of the worst social landlords in Britain, has got 260 official fines or penalties since 2010. It was condemned by Labour members of the London assembly for leaving 1,500 estate residents in squalor and dishing out bonuses to the Chief Executive. Unite called it the âSports Direct of housing associationsâ after it tried to cut sick pay. That might make for some awkward meetings if Lewin is electedâŠ
The Housing Ombudsman says that 53.6% of complaints against it resulted in findings of maladministration â that puts it squarely in the worst 5% of all social landlords in the country. Clarion was one of only four of 1,738 social landlords subject to âspecial investigationâ by the Housing Ombudsman in 2022/3 â itâs also been in Uniteâs crosshairs for years after trying to derecognise unions company-wide. Which side will Lewin take when Clarion fights with the unions over fire and rehire, or when it is condemned by former unison leader Lord Prentis in Parliament? Is Labour so broad a church that a director of one of the worst social landlords in the country is accepted without a squeak?"
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 13:48:46 GMT
Tax is too high across the board. We all know that, yet both Labour and the Tories are telling us lies about the taxes they will raise. I want a government, any government, that will say, "hey, we already take too much from you. We will reduce taxation and instead of spending our time thinking up new ways to fleece you, we're going to direct our time, energy and resources to make sure the money we receive is spent wisely.".
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 13:39:15 GMT
I keep saying it, but Election Fraud can only be prosecuted by the Federal Government! Read what you have posted. There are a lot of could be, allege, jurors have to determine whether a third crime, or violating tax laws. It will be overturned, and Trump will pick up even more support because of it. Something that is a 'misdemeanor' is used to show that it may/could/possibly lead to another crime that he has never been charged or convicted on?!?!? I keep saying it but I have no time for Trump. I personally think he's a disaster, but these made-up charges and trials just help him. We can't just walk around saying he is not guilty though, can we? If we did that it would totally undermine the judicial system, which is of course what Trump wants. Let's see what the Supreme Court decides. Hopefully when evaluating the right team to lead the country the Americans will take notice of the addition of 275,000 additions to non farm payroll last month, rather than the absolute circus that is Trump. I fear not. The US Judicial System was undermined by this farce of a trial !
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:39:53 GMT
As I said, there are bad 'uns in every party. Sometimes it takes time to smoke them out. Yeah of course But this many by April?? "Reform UKâs election campaign hasnât got off to the best start. Richard Ticeâs party has already had to drop ten prospective parliamentary candidates after some rather unsavoury social media posts were highlighted by media organisations and campaign groups." And from such a small party A small party and a new party. Yes, there will be oddballs there. Labour and the Tories have had far longer to get rid of their's, but they've had their fair share. The fact Reform has already got rid of ten is actually good. It shows they are acting as soon as these idiots reveal themselves. Is Dianne Abbott, the racist, anti-semite running for Labour?
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:34:31 GMT
Did you follow the case at all? If so, you'll understand that the jury were instructed to find him guilty of all 34 counts if they found him guilty of the first two. Another reason it will be overturned. Remind us again, what was he found guilty of? Try not to reply with a stock answer from those who shout the loudest. "The former president was found guilty of falsifying his business records by saying the payment was for legal fees. Jurors listened to weeks of testimony and found him guilty under all 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws." The basis While falsification of business records only requires someone to have â[made] or [caused] a false entry in the business records of an enterpriseâ under New York law, the crime is just a misdemeanor at that stage, and becomes a felony if itâs proven the defendant falsified records âwith intent to defraud that includes an intent to commit another crime or to aid or conceal the commission thereof.âThat means the jury must show Trump falsified records to cover a second crime, which prosecutors allege is New Yorkâs election law prohibiting âconspir[ing] to promote or prevent the election of any person to a public office by unlawful meansââsince Cohen allegedly paid off Daniels in order to boost Trumpâs chances in the 2016 election. Since that law requires defendants to have influenced an election through âunlawful means,â jurors will also have to determine whether a third crime was committed that made the hush money scheme violate the election law.In his instructions Wednesday, Judge Juan Merchan gave jurors several choices for that third crime to show âunlawful means.â The third âunlawfulâ action could be violating the Federal Election Campaign Act, meaning Cohenâs payment to Daniels was a contribution to Trumpâs campaign that exceeded the legal limitâwhich Cohen already pleaded guilty to. The third crime could also be falsifying other business records, after Cohen created a fake shell company to send the Daniels payment in 2016, or violating tax laws by making false entries on tax returns related to the payment." I keep saying it, but Election Fraud can only be prosecuted by the Federal Government! Read what you have posted. There are a lot of could be, allege, jurors have to determine whether a third crime, or violating tax laws. It will be overturned, and Trump will pick up even more support because of it. Something that is a 'misdemeanor' is used to show that it may/could/possibly lead to another crime that he has never been charged or convicted on?!?!? I keep saying it but I have no time for Trump. I personally think he's a disaster, but these made-up charges and trials just help him.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:21:46 GMT
Oh dear. You cannot label a whole party on the deeds and words of one of them. Pretty sure you'd find some horrific ideas from some Labour and Tory candidates if you look. It's a pretty childish argument to be honest Oldie. It would be if it was just one of the fruits. Last week we had a Reform candidate evaluating immigration by the number of people in the arrivals area at Heathrow.đđ As I said, there are bad 'uns in every party. Sometimes it takes time to smoke them out.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:11:34 GMT
Can you see a theme developing?
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:11:21 GMT
Italy:-
"Italy
Giorgia Meloni, leading Italy's government as the head of the Brothers of Italy party, has implemented several key policies reflecting her right-wing, nationalist agenda:
1. **Migration**: Meloni has focused heavily on curbing illegal immigration. She has forged agreements with countries like Tunisia to stem the flow of migrants to Italy, supported by EU funding. Despite these efforts, the number of arrivals has remained high, creating ongoing challenges. Her government also supports outsourcing asylum processes, as seen in agreements with Albania
2. **Economy**: Meloni aims to renegotiate Italyâs EU recovery funds and address the energy crisis by cutting energy taxes. She also plans to abolish the "citizens' income," a subsidy for low-income individuals, a move likely to face significant opposition, particularly from southern Italy where it is popular
3. **Climate Policy**: Meloniâs government has rolled back several climate measures, including planned CO2 tax increases. While she hasnât entirely abandoned climate commitments, the focus has shifted towards economic growth and energy security rather than aggressive emission reductions
4. **EU Relations**: Although part of a Eurosceptic coalition, Meloni has worked pragmatically with the EU on issues like migration and economic recovery. She has supported the supply of weapons to Ukraine, contrasting with the more pro-Putin stances of some of her coalition partners
5. **Social and Family Policies**: Meloni promotes traditional family values and has introduced measures to support working mothers and increase birth rates. Her government has also taken steps to restrict the recognition of same-sex parentage and oppose surrogacy, aligning with her conservative social policies
These policies illustrate Meloni's approach of balancing nationalist and conservative priorities with pragmatic governance, aiming to navigate Italy through complex domestic and international challenges"
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:09:49 GMT
Holland:-
"Netherlands
Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), has outlined several key policies for the Netherlands as he forms part of a new right-wing coalition government:
1. **Immigration**: Wilders emphasizes stringent anti-immigration measures, including the deportation of individuals without valid residence permits and halting asylum applications. His policies focus on significantly reducing immigration to protect Dutch culture and society
2. **Anti-Islam Stance**: Known for his strong opposition to Islam, Wilders initially proposed banning mosques and the Quran but has since retracted these proposals to form a coalition. However, his party continues to promote policies aimed at limiting the influence of Islam in Dutch society [oai_citation:3,Dutch election winner Geert Wilders scraps proposal banning mosques and Quran | Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/08/dutch-election-winner-geert-wilders-scraps-proposal-banning-mosques-and-quran) [oai_citation:4,Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders joins new government as Europe's 'liberal elites' put on notice](https://www.yahoo.com/news/dutch-firebrand-geert-wilders-joins-120030648.html).
3. **EU Relations and Euroscepticism**: Wilders advocates for reducing the Netherlands' financial contributions to the EU and opposes further European integration. He supports policies that prioritize Dutch sovereignty over EU regulations and aims to renegotiate terms to benefit the Netherlands more directly
4. **Climate Policy**: The new coalition under Wilders is rolling back several climate measures, including scrapping planned increases in CO2 taxes and avoiding new land-based wind turbines. The focus will be more on climate adaptation rather than stringent emission reductions, reflecting a more skeptical view of aggressive climate policies [oai_citation:7,Watch out Brussels, Geert Wildersâ new Dutch government is coming
5. **Agriculture**: Wilders' coalition aims to relax EU nitrogen pollution rules that have pressured Dutch farmers. The government plans to allow more flexibility for farmers and seek changes to EU regulations that impact Dutch agriculture
6. **Trade and Economy**: While the coalition agreement mentions maintaining strategic autonomy and reducing dependencies, specific details on trade policies remain less defined. The government is expected to take a more protectionist stance, particularly concerning agreements that affect local industries and agriculture
These policies mark a significant shift to the right in Dutch politics, reflecting broader trends of rising right-wing populism across Europe "
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:08:15 GMT
Germany:-
"AfD
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, established in 2013, has positioned itself as a far-right populist party with several key policy focuses for 2024:
1. **Anti-Immigration and Anti-Islam**: The AfD strongly opposes immigration and the presence of Islam in Germany. They advocate for stringent immigration controls and have proposed the controversial idea of mass deportations of immigrants, refugees, and even some German citizens
2. **Euroscepticism**: The AfD is deeply skeptical of the European Union and seeks to reduce Germany's integration within the EU. They propose turning Europe into a "fortress" against migrants and significantly reducing the EU's bureaucratic structure [oai_citation:3,Maximilian Krah to lead far-right German party's 2024 EU election campaign.
3. **Nationalism**: The party promotes German nationalism and seeks to prioritize German culture and interests over multicultural policies. This includes opposing policies that they believe dilute German cultural identity
4. **Climate Change Denial**: The AfD is the only major party in the German Bundestag that denies human-caused climate change. They oppose the mainstream environmental policies and support measures that align with climate change denial
5. **Economic Policies**: Initially, the AfD was founded with an economically liberal stance, particularly opposing the Eurozone policies. They continue to advocate for economic policies that they believe will benefit Germany, including reducing EU-imposed regulations
6. **Security and Law Enforcement**: The AfD supports a strong law-and-order approach, including increasing funding for police and security services to combat crime and terrorism, which they often link to immigration
7. **Social Conservatism**: The party upholds conservative views on social issues, opposing same-sex marriage and promoting traditional family structures
The AfD's rise in popularity, particularly in eastern Germany, has made them a significant political force, often polling second nationally. This popularity has sparked considerable debate and protests, with critics accusing the party of harboring extremist views and links to neo-Nazi ideologies
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Post by Nobbygas on Jun 10, 2024 12:06:40 GMT
" I am fearful that Farage actually believes what he says." - I'd rather have someone who actually believes what they say rather than the liars who lead the other parties. You're prepare to vote to someone who is lying to you? The main thing we need in our politics is honesty. We are not getting that from either Labour or the Tories. Sorry I cannot vote for someone who is talking bollox, (they all do to an extent) and whose views are abhorrent to me and a betrayal of the progressive society built out of the embers of the disaster of WW2 Let's have a gander at what is happening across Europe.... "France:- Marine Le Penâs National Rally party has outlined several key policies for 2024, focusing on immigration, national sovereignty, economic protectionism, and opposition to certain EU policies. 1. **Immigration**: The National Rally continues to emphasize a hardline stance on immigration. Le Pen advocates for reducing immigration through stricter controls and policies that prioritize French citizens. This includes a five-year waiting period for non-European immigrants to access housing and child benefits and reinforcing the idea of "national preference" to limit state benefits for foreigners 2. **National Sovereignty**: Le Pen's party is committed to preserving French sovereignty, particularly in opposition to the European Union's influence. The National Rally promotes the idea of a "Europe of Nations," advocating for limited cooperation between member states rather than deeper integration. They aim to forge alliances with like-minded parties within the European Parliament to block legislation that they believe undermines national sovereignty 3. **Economic Protectionism**: The party favors protectionist economic policies to safeguard French industries and jobs. This includes opposing free trade agreements that they perceive as detrimental to French interests and advocating for policies that support local businesses and protect domestic employment 4. **EU Policies**: The National Rally is critical of the EU's Green Deal and other environmental regulations they consider punitive. They seek to align with other right-wing parties in the European Parliament to challenge these regulations and promote alternatives that they argue are less harmful to national industries and economic growth 5. **Social and Cultural Issues**: Le Pen's platform includes measures to defend French cultural identity and values. This includes policies aimed at strengthening secularism and promoting traditional French customs and norms. Overall, the National Rally's 2024 policies reflect a continuation of Marine Le Pen's long-standing themes of nationalism, immigration control, economic protectionism, and skepticism of the EU "
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