Comments by "TruthWarrior" (@Truth-warrior-j3e) on "Starmer SCREWS His Own Support!" video.

You mean like in France in the efforts to stop the boats?
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@garyhall3919 true. Those people who voted actually voted for a constituency MP. That’s how the voting system works in the UK. Kier Starmer, like every party leader got into his position in accordance with the constitution of the party. In Kier Starmers case that means he was decided by Labour Party members, affiliated supporters (like members of trade unions affiliated with Labour), and registered supporters who paid a fee to participate. Starmer won with 56.2% of the vote in this internal election.
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@lisejacquelinerigault2575 well to say the French do zilch is simply not true is it. If you dont believe me then write to your MP and insist that the UK cancels the bilateral agreement it has with France to tackle this problem and good luck with that policy if it ever gets enacted. These are the actual facts: In 2022, French authorities intercepted approximately 33,000 attempts by individuals to cross the English Channel in small boats, which marked a significant increase from around 23,000 interceptions in 2021. This represents a roughly 43% increase year over year. However thats not ‘zilch’. However, while the number of people being stopped has increased, the percentage of attempts that were successfully intercepted has slightly decreased, indicating that more people are attempting to cross, and the task of preventing these crossings is becoming more challenging. Have you seen the length of coastline we are talking about? To provide a more recent update, by mid-2024, the number of crossings remained high, with French authorities continuing their efforts to prevent as many crossings as possible, though exact figures for the current year are not yet fully consolidated . These statistics highlight both the scale of the problem and the ongoing efforts by French police to address it. Misleading or totally untrue statements about the efforts of French police in conjunction with British police on French soil is totally unhelpful to the massive task of stopping migrant boats. We need French support. We don’t need to destroy it.
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@Snookermanx after #brexit that’s probably true
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@stratoreyener461 by minimum effort I assume you are not referring to the French authorities intercepting approximately 33,000 attempts by individuals to cross the English Channel in small boats in 2022, which marked a significant increase from around 23,000 interceptions in 2021. This represents a roughly 43% increase year over year. However, while the number of people being stopped has increased, the percentage of attempts that were successfully intercepted has slightly decreased, indicating that more people are attempting to cross, and the task of preventing these crossings is becoming more challenging. Have you any idea of the length of the French coastline? Or does that not factor into your elementary thinking ? To provide a more recent update, by mid-2024, the number of crossings remained high, with French authorities continuing their efforts to prevent as many crossings as possible, though exact figures for the current year are not yet fully consolidated - I am happy to report on these figure but only if you are interested in facts as opposed to fake news. These statistics highlight both the scale of the problem and the ongoing efforts by French police and British police who I are operating on french soil, to address it.
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@lisejacquelinerigault2575 by ‘zilch’ i assume you exclude the interception of approximately 33,000 attempts by individuals to cross the English Channel in small boats in 2022 (latest verifiable data) which marked a significant increase from around 23,000 interceptions in 2021. This represents a roughly 43% increase year over year. However, while the number of people being stopped has increased, the percentage of attempts that were successfully intercepted has slightly decreased, indicating that more people are attempting to cross, and the task of preventing these crossings is becoming more challenging. Have you seen the length of the French coast? To provide a more recent update, by mid-2024, the number of crossings remained high, with French authorities continuing their efforts to prevent as many crossings as possible, though exact figures for the current year are not yet fully consolidated Your comments don’t help. Imagine for a second, without French helps, which they are no longer obliged to do since we left the EU, would mean 23,000 more boats in 2022. Do you think it’s got less in 2024? Since #Brexit we no longer have any EU right to return immigrants to the EU. Think about it. Preferably before you post misleading comments.
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Except that is not quite true is it. The pensioner heating allowance is going to be means tested. Simply put thats means the payment will be made to those who need it, not those who don’t. To do otherwise would be rewarding millionaire pensioners for example with the same allowance which is ridiculous and certainly not affordable. Furthermore, the government has introduced a supplementary £300 cost of living payment for eligible pensioners, which will be included in this year’s Winter Fuel Payment. This brings the potential total support to £600 for eligible households. The government has assured that most payments will be made automatically, but those who need to claim have until March 31, 2025, to do so. I write this because it is causing desperate and unnecessary worry to many people because of false or misleading statements.
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@JillGalloway-lg7wh well i truly wish that were true but I am pretty sure that the misleading politically motivated noise around it will mean many people will be worried sick about it without realising the real situation. Pensioners do need to be aware of the real facts because while most of it will be automatic, some pensioners eligible will need to apply - particularly those who have not received the payment in the past (new pensioners for example)
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@blackrabbit212 well maybe a bit better than you when it comes to fact checking. My comment wasn’t only about millionaires - that was just an example of the absurdity in giving it to everyone but since you ask here are the facts: As of the latest data, approximately 27% of UK pensioners (those aged 65 and over) are considered millionaires in terms of household wealth, which includes property, pensions, and other assets. This translates to over 3 million pensioners living in households with total wealth exceeding £1 million. This increase in wealth is largely due to rising property values and growing pension pots over the years. Asking all taxpayers to subside wealthy pensioners makes no economic sense at all. And I should know, since I fall into that category as well!
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@blackrabbit212 good question. As of the latest data, approximately 27% of UK pensioners (those aged 65 and over) are considered millionaires in terms of household wealth, which includes property, pensions, and other assets. This translates to over 3 million pensioners living in households with total wealth exceeding £1 million. This increase in wealth is largely due to rising property values and growing pension pots over the years.
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