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I didn't say they deliberately kept it quiet I didn't say the were somewhat selective in circulating information I didn't the whole thing was driven by egotistm and ambition The promises they make are so far only theoretical and no doubt will have good excuses when they fail to appear. They claim the decision is following on from the success of previous devolutions, except there are none so far at local level and the devolution of Scotland, Wales And Northern Ireland are open to argument at best. Derby claim new powers will be granted to mayors, I interpret t

BK I can't even begin to imagine how traumatic that is.

An example of how politicians mislead without lying. Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are to amalgamate into one big authorly at a cost of over £1.1 billion. According to the report put out by the council, after consultation over 53% agreed, yet none I've ever spoken to has any idea it was even suggested never mind actually happening. So how? A statement from the council:- The majority backed the proposals: (note the plural) 53% agreed with the proposals for transport, compared to 35% disagreeing. 52% agreed with the proposals for skills, compa

Bad enough losing close relatives but at such a young age is truly awful...

How would we police it? They will simply turn and say it's (whatever the subject is), a dynamic situation and it was, or they believed it to be true, at the time of the telling. The problem is people don't listen or give proper consideration to what politicians say, or the implications. Most people will readily agree they have no interest in politics or current affairs. Thatcher is famous for claiming to give people more choice. What she meant was we're no loner providing a service and you are free to choose to pay for it privately or go without. Politicians rarely lie they obf

Tonight no doubt you'll be thinking of reasons why you absolutely must have and will die without something costing oodles of dosh, but you're a hopeless case so enjoy...

From the Guardian. "The frightening thing is not that Tories are paraded as more fiscally competent. It’s that even Labour believes it" Starmer says cancel 28 billion green plan, Raynor say it's still on but a bit modified. Left hand right hand? Actually Lets is right, if they had a credible plan they'd shout if from the rooftops. To say they are afraid of what those nasty journalists will say is ridiculous and I for one don't want a government that keeps secrets until after they're in power. Halt illegal immigration. Fail. but with th

Why? What reason has any charity to exist? In light of full disclosure both my children after infants were educated in the private sector. Why? various reasons but mainly because I could. Schools have been given charitable status for what they do. The don't run a factory making widgets and profits. Like other Charites they provide a service that benefits society as a whole. Charities exist because they feel the system is not good enough or is failing to satisfy a need. Help for Heroes, Cancer Research, MIND, Anthony Nolan, Great Ormand Street; the list goes on and

I ate golden syrup sandwiches growing up and I'm very familiar the logo and the motto. but only today have I learned the lion is dead!

I look at the online Morning Star on a semi-regular basis, they allow five free articles a month. I do not subscribe but it's occasionally interesting to see things from a different perspective

Not heard of Bonko before

The vast majority if independents are not like Harrow, Eton or Roedean. they are quite small, Iona, Hollygirt etc with pupils in the ten, hundreds. Perhaps you could propose a rebate for the the cost of a place at state school that they forgo? This I don't doubt and the ongoing investigation will, I hope, eventually bring those responsible to book, Did HMG take their eye of the ball? - no. No matter what you legislate for or how draconian you make the laws someone will always looks for ways to circumvent the rules. there will always be corruption and criminal activity rega

An oxymoron and serves no purpose other than to pad out your diatribe with rhetoric. I don't take issue with most of your criticisms but I say again if it's legal and you don't like it - change the law. Grenfell had little to do with government, although they make a convenient whipping boy. The apology by Gove was for not knowing how building regs were applied. Do we really expect government to be au fait with the minutiae of council decisions? The blame is with Kensington council who have been declared responsible by the high court. The Post Office scandal is st

As do most of the online dictionaries... Synonyms for loony: barmy mainly UK informal batty informal disapproving bonkers informal humorous cracked (MENTAL HEALTH) informal crackers UK informal dotty UK informal kooky mainly US informal loco mainly US slang loopy informal nutty (PERSON) informal wacky informal whacky mainly UK informal

I'm inclined to agree and recent surveys bear it out. The danger as I see it is the populist elements of their manifesto mask the weakness of the leadership in having any idea how to run picnic never mind a country.. Their economic policy is quite frankly laughable, though highly attractive to little Englanders and the "shurrup I'm watchin corro" brigade'. I suspect it would be quite ruinous for public spending, health, education etc. The introduction to the manifesto is full of.. what exactly? Hot air, tub thumping and pipe dreams that will appeal to the hard of thinking, bu

Clearly not however to pretend a dislike of foreigners did not play a part in Brexit is naïve. In many ways being an island race and somewhat insular we have always had a suspicion of foreigners, those of my generation grew up with it. It's an attitude formed when the map was pink and will linger for some time yet. Xenophobia is not new or exclusive to any particular section of society yet it seems the Reform party with its policy of one in, one out plays to that and seems to be gathering support.

Well yes i.e. they're loony, not to be taken seriously. H was in my opinion a psychopath, whether that fits the description of loony I don't know. A psychopath on the other hand is as serious as a heart attack.

Wow Godwins law is till working I see. Use of the term 'loony' is you must admit somewhat light-hearted and even flippant. Was Herr H a lunatic? only in the popular perception of the man. A lunatic in my opinion could assume power by default, but to rise through the ranks... I doubt it...

The penalty of opening up to Mr Google.... damned if you do, damned if you don;t...

Exactly my point. Poo pooing any extreme (left or right), organisation as not worthy of serious consideration is something we do at our peril.

Such inflammatory language without proof is to no ones credit and the disparaging reference to being 'loony' runs the risk of them not being taken seriously. Historically the German Socialist Party was much the same. They were ignored and dismissed - until it was too late. I disagree with most of what Farage says and what little I know of him I don't like, but I wouldn't ignore him. Looking at the Reform membership I can't see evidence of racism, a policy against illegal immigration and for balanced legal immigration is not the same thing at all.

Not to worry Col. When the Tories elect Farage as leader all will be well, rainbows will appear, unicorns will be in abundance and the sun will shine all day...

Close, but not quite...

Just reread my piece above...I really should stop posting when I'm tired but I'll just draw attention tp the mentality of Nottingham councillor Mellen who, after admitting the council spending decisions contributed to the bankruptcy, said they're refusing the independent recommendations of budget cuts as it's against his conscience. i wonder if he's trying to spin it out until wish washy Starmer gets in and bails him out.

But if veggies didn't crave the look and taste, why would they bother?