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This is a very fair point. It was clear that there had to be an adjustment post-2010, but you're right - the cut the deficit at all costs mantra has gradually been abandoned in favour of, well, votes I guess. Politicians eh.

Yes and no, although the cost of borrowing is very low at the minute. I'll be honest, I'm not an economist, and those that are seem to disagree with each other. I did try to read and better understand macroeconomics once, but it made my head hurt and there were dougnuts in the fridge. I guess...

I don't know how you can look at the spending plans and argue they're not 'productive'. I'm not sure where you're going with that point. Much of the extra money is being invested in infrastructure and public services. There would be a run of the pound, that is widely accepted because it is...

The deficit is down from 150 billion to 21 billion, but it is starting to rise again because the government is starting to spend and borrow more. Isn't that what you want them to do? Any devaluing of sterling will be nothing on what will happen tonight if Labour win. I think we'd see a run on...

I don't think he has been hidden away, he has been front and centre for the most part - the election broadcasts has almost exclusively featured him speaking direct to camera. They have, however, shielded him from the one-to-one interviews in which he struggles, and the unscripted stuff when he...

I don't think she's well, there have been rumours along those lines. If so, and Labour win office, I hope she stands aside. Never liked her, I find her politics divisive , but if she is poorly (big if) then she should be left alone.

Don't know if it's been mentioned but commentary is available on BBC online tonight. I think it's only usually available through ifollow to subscribers? Could be wrong on that though, in which case ignore me..

Chat room? How 1998 is that!

Fair enough. I wasn't aware of the voting split.

On the first point, I genuinely believe Boris is far more centrist and liberal than the others you mention and he will pull the strings ultimately. That doesn't fit the narrative of those who like to put horns on his head, but I think this has been demonstrated quite clearly over the years. On...

Of course, and that happens as you have correctly pointed out.

Your list is probably a lot shorter than it could be, but equally, you could say: Personal tax allowance increased from £6500 to £12500 (that's huge). Unemployment down from 8% to 3.8% Minimum wage up from £5.80 to £8.21 (way above inflation). Introduction of compulsory enrollment in...

Right, just watched it. Funny, but still bollocks.

There is a lot out there regarding Islamic exceptionalism, there is an excellent book by Shadi Hamid which explains, in a very measured way, why Islam is different: https://time.com

No, didn't watch the video, but if that is the claim made in it then it's bollocks.

I'm not sure how the response relates to the quoted post, we're you quoting a different one (not being funny, just confused!).

I'm not sure you really understand the arguments put to you on this. As for the last statement, have a word. Don't try to pin that sort of thing on me when you know full well that I never suggested anything of the sort.

Ah man, missed the point completely.

I'm not ignoring anything. How can the last nine years be 'absolutely everything to do with him'? He was London mayor until May 2016. He has been in government since, but was responsible for foreign affairs. The domestic agenda has only become part of his remit very recently. Yes, he has been at...

Why are some on the left so righteous? Utterly convinced of their own moral and intellectual superiority. Anyone who deviates is 'dumb'. Have you considered that it's simply a case that people disagree with you and that they have valid reasons for doing so? This government has had a number of...