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Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,171
wingy said:
What's happened to Keunssberg promotional recording of Boris on TV gone tonight?
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She accidentally sent him her notes for the interview so decided to cancel.
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,172
shmmeee said:
Fucking crude oil prices up 5% cos a senile man said something.

But yes serious people it’s renewables that are expensive.

Can we please stop linking our economic capacity to a bunch of backwards arseholes in the desert please?
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Ironically, lots of the most fervent oil supporters would hate the idea that it basically pays for an Islamic theocracy
 
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wingy

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,173
fernandopartridge said:
Ironically, lots of the most fervent oil supporters would hate the idea that it basically pays for an Islamic theocracy
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And the fact is our ( the west's) medaling has produced this scenario IMO!
 
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Skybluekyle

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,174
It's good to see "assisted dying" is back on the Parliamentary agenda. It's obviously a very hard and emotive subject, but we need to seriously think about this.

Of course, safeguarding measures need to be carefully assessed and introduced, but also a serious discussion needs to be had on the subject.

I personally think we should have assisted dying, with incredibly strict safeguarding measures in place, but appreciate wider views, as it is difficult and discussion should be free and open.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,175
Friend of my GFs family in the Netherlands just did it (assisted dying). They had a sending off party. All seemed quite nice tbh. I certainly want to go before dementia or similar gets me. It’s my biggest fear and would suck down any inheritance I build up for the kids.
 
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wingy

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,176
Skybluekyle said:
It's good to see "assisted dying" is back on the Parliamentary agenda. It's obviously a very hard and emotive subject, but we need to seriously think about this.

Of course, safeguarding measures need to be carefully assessed and introduced, but also a serious discussion needs to be had on the subject.

I personally think we should have assisted dying, with incredibly strict safeguarding measures in place, but appreciate wider views, as it is difficult and discussion should be free and open.
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If it's asked for and received a terminal diagnosis and saves suffering I'm with you, not forgetting we're all probably going to end with some form of disease, and then the Human condition is to survive, so no mandatory implementation either,no way on that ever, just the bravest one's who make the decision.
What it could lead to in the future doesn't bare thinking about for instance a switch away from healthcare to other spheres of activity could become paramount in the future but we can't and shouldn't go down that particular route ever, unless you're some kind of meddling freak!
 
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shmmeee

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,177
If you still think this is about corruption I’ve got a bridge to sell you.



For clarity this is a story about Rayner paying for her own holiday and whilst on holiday being invited to DJ and declaring the value of that invite. No doubt MalcSB and Nick will be along to tell us how it’s absolutely disgraceful that MPs are allowed near decks or something.
 

Ian1779

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,178
Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
She accidentally sent him her notes for the interview so decided to cancel.
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Having the done the same and forgetting to cancel in 2018,2019,2020,2021 and 2022
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,179
shmmeee said:
If you still think this is about corruption I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

View attachment 38742

For clarity this is a story about Rayner paying for her own holiday and whilst on holiday being invited to DJ and declaring the value of that invite. No doubt MalcSB and Nick will be along to tell us how it’s absolutely disgraceful that MPs are allowed near decks or something.
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Angela's not gonna shag you m8.
 
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,180
Skybluekyle said:
It's good to see "assisted dying" is back on the Parliamentary agenda. It's obviously a very hard and emotive subject, but we need to seriously think about this.

Of course, safeguarding measures need to be carefully assessed and introduced, but also a serious discussion needs to be had on the subject.

I personally think we should have assisted dying, with incredibly strict safeguarding measures in place, but appreciate wider views, as it is difficult and discussion should be free and open.
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I would like to see us concentrate more on quality or life rather than quantity quite so much, but I guess it's easier to work out how to keep a person alive, much harder to keep them well in older age.
 
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wingy

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,181
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Angela's not gonna shag you m8.
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Ah Shucks, come on telling us she's been sniffing Powder next?
 

chiefdave

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,182
Skybluekyle said:
It's good to see "assisted dying" is back on the Parliamentary agenda. It's obviously a very hard and emotive subject, but we need to seriously think about this.
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I think anyone who has, or had, a relative with dementia would be very much on the side of this needing to happen.
 

chiefdave

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  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,183
shmmeee said:
For clarity this is a story about Rayner paying for her own holiday and whilst on holiday being invited to DJ and declaring the value of that invite. No doubt MalcSB and Nick will be along to tell us how it’s absolutely disgraceful that MPs are allowed near decks or something.
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how the fuck have the come up with £836 as a value for being invited to DJ?
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 3, 2024
  • #44,184
chiefdave said:
how the fuck have the come up with £836 as a value for being invited to DJ?
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My first thought was that it is about the current exchange rate to 1000 euros.
 
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wingy

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,185
Hmmm,new name to focus on .
Niel reckord ( spelling dubious life president of such and such self declared I think,president institute of economic affairs ,and some other think tank for the right, been donating here and there mostly on climate change denial,lz Truss followed his mantra and failed, now it seems he's getting behind Bad in noch,sharing an address out his home so the loonies Will probably pick her for leader for more of the same!!
 

shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,186
Interesting.

 
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shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,187
Ozempic with be in the water by 2030 at this rate. Miracle drug.

 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,188
shmmeee said:
Interesting.

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Would love to see a similar study done but for turning off ‘socials’ entirely. I’d like to think it would generally improve the quality of our political discourse and mend a few divides.
 
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duffer

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,189
shmmeee said:
If you still think this is about corruption I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

View attachment 38742

For clarity this is a story about Rayner paying for her own holiday and whilst on holiday being invited to DJ and declaring the value of that invite. No doubt MalcSB and Nick will be along to tell us how it’s absolutely disgraceful that MPs are allowed near decks or something.
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For clarity, it wasn't exactly an invitation, it was paid for. In essence, it seems the DJ charges for the "invitation" to be on the decks with him. As such, like it or not, it's a paid for gift - the DJ was paid by his agency for her to be "invited".

Now you're either in favour of politicians getting gifts and freebies, or you're not.

You can't really complain about the other side making hay out of this when, Starmer et al were making such a big deal about cleaning up politics.

As far as I'm concerned, any story that makes any politician from any side think twice about what they should and shouldn't accept, is a good thing.

I couldn't care less that this hurts Starmer and Labour, maybe now he'll take actions that back up his words.

Angela Rayner’s Ibiza DJ booth party revealed as £836 freebie

Revelation comes as Sir Keir Starmer’s government continues to face criticism over ministerial donations
www.independent.co.uk
 

MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,190
shmmeee said:
Friend of my GFs family in the Netherlands just did it (assisted dying). They had a sending off party. All seemed quite nice tbh. I certainly want to go before dementia or similar gets me. It’s my biggest fear and would suck down any inheritance I build up for the kids.
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The government will be taking a fair chunk. I thought you didn’t believe in accumulated wealth.
 

MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,191
duffer said:
For clarity, it wasn't exactly an invitation, it was paid for. In essence, it seems the DJ charges for the "invitation" to be on the decks with him. As such, like it or not, it's a paid for gift - the DJ was paid by his agency for her to be "invited".

Now you're either in favour of politicians getting gifts and freebies, or you're not.

You can't really complain about the other side making hay out of this when, Starmer et al were making such a big deal about cleaning up politics.

As far as I'm concerned, any story that makes any politician from any side think twice about what they should and shouldn't accept, is a good thing.

I couldn't care less that this hurts Starmer and Labour, maybe now he'll take actions that back up his words.

Angela Rayner’s Ibiza DJ booth party revealed as £836 freebie

Revelation comes as Sir Keir Starmer’s government continues to face criticism over ministerial donations
www.independent.co.uk
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The fact Starmer is paying back some of his gifts is a bit like going back to a shop and paying for what you shoplifted a month ago - a tacit admission that you have done wrong and are trying to put it right. The crime of shoplifting has still been committed though.
 
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Grendel

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,192
This will prove interesting if the Jollyy Green Twat has his way

Diesel car sales outpace electric amid ‘flawed’ net zero targets

Carmakers urge Chancellor to overhaul green mandate as EV uptake falters
www.telegraph.co.uk
 

MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,193

ONS: Hundreds of staff vote to strike over office return

Office for National Statistics workers have been refusing to return to the office for 40% of shifts.
www.bbc.co.uk

Will we notice? Will we care? Some salaries saved, let them stay on strike indefinitely,
 

shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,194
MalcSB said:
The government will be taking a fair chunk. I thought you didn’t believe in accumulated wealth.
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Why would you think that? I believe in inheritance tax, I also believe in property tax and yet own a house
 
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MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,195
Grendel said:
This will prove interesting if the Jollyy Green Twat has his way

Diesel car sales outpace electric amid ‘flawed’ net zero targets

Carmakers urge Chancellor to overhaul green mandate as EV uptake falters
www.telegraph.co.uk
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The EV “sales” figures are flawed. Manufacturers are registering them, storing and selling at hugely discounted prices 6 months to 2 years later. This is destroying residuals and making used car dealers reluctant to take EVs in.
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,196
MalcSB said:

ONS: Hundreds of staff vote to strike over office return

Office for National Statistics workers have been refusing to return to the office for 40% of shifts.
www.bbc.co.uk

Will we notice? Will we care? Some salaries saved, let them stay on strike indefinitely,
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Who needs facts?
 
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shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,197
MalcSB said:
The fact Starmer is paying back some of his gifts is a bit like going back to a shop and paying for what you shoplifted a month ago - a tacit admission that you have done wrong and are trying to put it right. The crime of shoplifting has still been committed though.
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The fact is if he’d done what every Tory MP does and just not declare and not apologise you’d have no issues.
 

MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,198
shmmeee said:
Who needs facts?
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There are lies, damned lies and statistics.

The stats can still be worked out later

I hope those “based” in London have had their weighting allowance stopped,
 

MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,199
shmmeee said:
The fact is if he’d done what every Tory MP does and just not declare and not apologise you’d have no issues.
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Do two wrongs make a right?

Part of the issue here are the pledges made before the election to clean up this sort of stuff. More Labour lies as they carefully carried the Ming vase.
 

Grendel

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,200
MalcSB said:
The EV “sales” figures are flawed. Manufacturers are registering them, storing and selling at hugely discounted prices 6 months to 2 years later. This is destroying residuals and making used car dealers reluctant to take EVs in.
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Yes and manufacturers are offering huge discounted support to retailers to try and get rid of them
 
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shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,201
MalcSB said:
Do two wrongs make a right?

Part of the issue here are the pledges made before the election to clean up this sort of stuff. More Labour lies as they carefully carried the Ming vase.
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It’s not two wrongs. It’s a wrong and a right and a moving of the goalposts.

Starmer looks bad because he declares things others don’t. This will just lead to fewer MPs declaring because it’s more trouble than it’s worth. Which is probably the point of the attacks other than the obvious political reasons.

The last three months have been nothing but Tories acting shocked that Labour is either doing stuff they did or that they forced them into. We’ve been calling this set up for years and yet still when it happened everyone fell for it.

My Twitter feed is full of righties outraged about the Chagos Islands, including the bloke who did the negotiations to give it away! (Cleverly). It’s just all so disingenuous and designed to erode trust in politics. He declares it: bad. He doesn’t: bad. He pays it back: bad. It’s just pathetic at this point.
 
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MalcSB

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,202
shmmeee said:
It’s not two wrongs. It’s a wrong and a right and a moving of the goalposts.

Starmer looks bad because he declares things others don’t. This will just lead to fewer MPs declaring because it’s more trouble than it’s worth. Which is probably the point of the attacks other than the obvious political reasons.

The last three months have been nothing but Tories acting shocked that Labour is either doing stuff they did or that they forced them into. We’ve been calling this set up for years and yet still when it happened everyone fell for it.

My Twitter feed is full of righties outraged about the Chagos Islands, including the bloke who did the negotiations to give it away! (Cleverly). It’s just all so disingenuous and designed to erode trust in politics. He declares it: bad. He doesn’t: bad. He pays it back: bad. It’s just pathetic at this point.
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Surely the answer is - just don’t take it in the first place. I’d that’s where we get to then the ire will have been worth it,
 

shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,203
MalcSB said:
There are lies, damned lies and statistics.

The stats can still be worked out later

I hope those “based” in London have had their weighting allowance stopped,
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How dare the proles get a decent wage?
 

shmmeee

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,204
MalcSB said:
Surely the answer is - just don’t take it in the first place,
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Sure if that’s what you want but that’s fuck all to do with Starmer who has far fewer dodgy donations and gifts than every PM in my lifetime and has declared more of them.

I said before I’d be happy to change the rules, but to demand someone steps down or is admonished for following the rules is just frothing nonsense.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 4, 2024
  • #44,205
MalcSB said:

ONS: Hundreds of staff vote to strike over office return

Office for National Statistics workers have been refusing to return to the office for 40% of shifts.
www.bbc.co.uk

Will we notice? Will we care? Some salaries saved, let them stay on strike indefinitely,
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Would sure love to only have to go in 40% of the time…
 
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