Comments by "jjeffery worboys" (@jjefferyworboys8138) on "GBNews" channel.

  1. They have every right to feel pissed off. It's literally a ticking time bomb and its only a matter of time.
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  2. I enjoyed seeing motorists drag them off the highway with the Police joining in.
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  3. Well said Braverman.
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  4. No to Hotels, yes to Detention Centres where illegals are detained until deportation.
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  5. I drive a black car and wear black shoes, how offensive is that ?
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  6. The publics patience has run out with these idiots and the Police need to take a firm stance to prevent someone being seriously hurt. It's only a matter of time.
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  7. Whoever advised David Beckham to join the queue, gifted him with publicity he couldn't have afforded to buy. A great PR move.
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  8. A system that relies solely on cameras has a big weakness. Khan seriously misjudged the public reaction to the extension of uLEZ.
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  9. A landmark ruling for common sense and the rule of law. My biggest disappointment about this act of vandalism is that the statue didn't fall on the four.
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  10. Since he took the knee, I'm always pleased when Hamilton doesn't win a GP.
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  11. It's time for the Police to enforce a zero tolerance towards such behaviour. Full riot gear use maximum force, arrest, charge, prison or deport.
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  12. Crossing the Channel on a small boat illegally is very unsafe so the barge will be a huge improvement for them. Only by making the UK the most unwelcoming country on the planet will it deter them.
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  13. The present level is clearly unsustainable and a massive reduction is urgently needed.
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  14. Clarkson never pretends to be PC thats why people love him and its why most agree with him. He says what others think !
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  15. She has accurately captured the mood of the public. When faced with a cost of living crisis these rigid targets need to be revised down.
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  16. The future is irrelevant if you can't afford to live today. There must be a balance and that's what Sunak is seeking to achieve. Well done for listening.
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  17. Jim Davidson is a baby boomer, as am I and we grew up during a time when you simply said what you thought and if someone disagreed they were perfectly entitled too. We didn't have to live in fear that someone somewhere may be offended.
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  18. Well done Amanda, absolutely right.
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  19. Do his parents know he's out by himself ?
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  20. Just imagine how few would come if they were immediately required to do 5 years compulsory military service, stationed abroad of course ?
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  21. Those who enter this country illegally are criminals and need to be treated as such. If the conditions they are held in are less than ideal then that can only serve as a deterrent just as prison does for other criminals. Rwanda isn't the long term solution, but as a temporary measure I'm all for it.
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  22. So what if she's transphobic, I don't like Marmite either.
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  23. Just imagine if no news media covered these marches ? Being ignored is the one thing they can't stand.
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  24. I never listen to him or have the slightest interest in what he does or says.
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  25. Pathetic, typical blame the government response. When this resolved, Keir Starmer will crawl out from the hole he hides in to claim he would have handled it better.
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  26. There was very little in Labour Manifesto.
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  27. A real hero, hopefully Macron will now do whatever is necessary to stamp these and future riots out.
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  28. Disgusting, if you recognise her post her details for all to know.
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  29. Other than Keir Starmer, does anyone else support Khans Cash Cow scheme ?
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  30. Anything that gets the Lefts knickers in a twist has my full support.
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  31. Better to have a plan than not. I suspect with the arrival of a new PM, Patel will be replaced as Home Secretary.
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  32. Sad but true and Im pleased to see you have described him correctly as a criminal. Whilst he didn't deserve to die, I have no problem with him being shot.
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  33. Once again Labour concentrating on the really important issues that effect us all rather than such boring and trivial things like the cost of living crisis !
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  34. Suppose they are your new next door neighbours, better hope the rioters don't get the house numbers confused.
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  35. Well said Charlie.
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  36. This policy is exactly what the public expect from a "Conservative" government and it should not be forgotten that it is not without cost to the tax payer.
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  37. It will boil over, just a matter of time and then it will happen everywhere.
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  38. It is.
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  39. Great publicity for Farage, thanks to Labour MP's. Viewing figures will be even higher now.
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  40. As you should be, thank you for your service.
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  41. Taking responsibility is the decent and honourable thing to do, only when someone else does it !
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  42. Good to see Farage finally in Parliament as we enter a new era in politics. Although I have never voted Labour, I sincerely hope he lives us to his promise of being a government of service. The British public deserve it.
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  43. The French model of dealing with this type of protest should be adopted here. I love seeing the water cannons in action.
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  44. It's a Labour controlled council, don't want to offend their voters.
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  45. Never have so few been hated by so many.
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  46. 100% correct. She has my full support, this is what a proper Conservative government should be doing.
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  47. You can't please everyone, if some people choose to resign that's a matter for them.
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  48. Successful business people also understand finance and don't waste money.
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  49. Unacceptable behaviour at any time, which should result in a criminal record and a prison sentence.
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  50. Angel Rayner wants Starmers job, she is ruthless and Starmer isn't, so she's doing everything possible to raise her profile.
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  51. MP's of all parties should get behind this bill, those that don't will be remembered by the public.
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  52. I await the High Courts decision as to the legality or otherwise of the consultation process.
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  53. This reflects the mood of the public, overwhelming illegal immigrants aren't welcome here. The more unpleasant we make it for them the less likely they will want to come.
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  54. Only at the prospect of having to pay for his own protection officers. Thats all that will change.
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  55. Our Police should learn from the French, they rip their hands off the tarmac and remove them.
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  56. Some people have a face you just want to slap !
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  57. Name calling is so grown up, whats next, will they burst into tears and scream for their mummy ?
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  58. Lets not forget the Romans either.
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  59. Rightly so, wear them with pride.
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  60. That doesn't matter if it satisfies their legal requirements. Common sense and what the law requires you to do are often very different things.
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  61. Still bearing a grudge for being defeated by Boris in the leadership election.
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  62. Moored in middle of the deep water channel, so the bastards can't get off.
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  63. I vividly recall Starmer saying in Parliament, that just being investigated by the Police was a resigning matter. Has be forgotten so soon ?
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  64. Not all parents are the same.
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  65. To where, the only country since Brexit that the UK has a return agreement with is Albania. It would be far better if they were prevented from coming in the first instance, how to achieve that is something no one seems to have the answer to.
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  66. Because they aren't dealt with by the courts may be the answer ?
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  67. Should Nigel ever become PM, he too won't answer questions and will blame the previous government for all that's wrong. Thats what PM's do.
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  68. Just as you currently do with your Road Fund licence charge. It's not a new idea just a very easy way of raising money quickly.
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  69. So Boris wasn't so bad after all, what a surprise !
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  70. The real issue is not the WFP, but the unnecessarily high cost of energy in the UK.
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  71. Historically thousands of Britons were enslaved, when will I be getting my reparations ? Pull your fingers our Civil Servants and get me my money.
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  72. Would be good to see some action on energy prices.
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  73. Would ULEZ expansion be happening if TFL didn't need a bailout ?
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  74. Well said.
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  75. Boris has a sense of humour that will be missed.
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  76. This is why we need facial recognition technology in all major cities. Those who engage in illegal activities will have no place to hide and will be prosecuted.
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  77. It already is, it's called criminal damage.
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  78. Humane and decent doesn't mean being put up in a 4 star hotel at the taxpayers expense. YMCA standard accommodation is more than sufficient.
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  79. Great speech, superbly delivered.
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  80. Is there not a legal precedent set with the Coulson statue ?
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  81. If I made the decision to return to work, it wouldn't be for anyones benefit other than mine. I have however no intention of doing so.
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  82. As a saver who has received bugger all interest in recent years this warms my heart.
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  83. A system that relies on a camera has an inherent weakness !
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  84. When the far right AFD party began to have election success in Germany and the government felt threatened by the loss of support.
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  85. I hope those cowardly bastards responsible are caught and receive a very long prison sentence
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  86. Time to vent outrage on the scroungers and benefit cheats who take the piss out of hard working honest people.
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  87. Boris is a huge highly visible personalty. Good luck Boris with your new column.
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  88. Agreed, we are much too nice, we need to be utter bastards.
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  89. Don't see our flag often enough, lovely to see so many.
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  90. TFL is bankrupt !
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  91. My ex wife had no problem lying in her efforts to secure a better divorce settlement. She lied to the Police and I was arrested and to a Judge.
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  92. He spoke a truth no one wanted to hear. He was a highly intelligent man and a brilliant speaker.
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  93.  @BasedinReality1984  These people are selfish idiots and I'm amazed how restrained the public have been to date.
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  94. Let's hope this bill has real teeth. It would have the overwhelming support of the British public.
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  95. It does seem unfair, but they knew the deal when they choose to leave the UK for what they considered was a better life.
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  96. It's been the Wests proxy war from day one. Do you know how rich Ukraine is in essential rare earth minerals ?
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  97. I'm sure you are not alone. Not everything in life is about money.
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  98. Not before they have received a lesson in respect.
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  99.  @fashunpuss6279  For a person to be found guilty in a court of law, guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, otherwise that person must be found not guilty. The language is very deliberate, thats why the verdict is never given as guilty or innocent. What is quite clear is that Brand has behaved very badly towards women in the past, however to date he has neither been arrested or charged with any crime. The current witch hunt against him is totally unwarranted.
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  100. The Poll tax was simply rebranded as Council tax.
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  101. He promised change and you made the assumption wrong assumption.
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  102. If further changes in the law are needed to make this effective then it needs to be done asap. The UK should become a very attractive country for illegal immigrants.
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  103. The distinction between them is becoming increasingly blurred.
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  104. True and I hope many of those rioters arrested receive a prison sentence. Need to send out a strong message, crime doesn't pay.
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  105. Remember 10 other banks refused Farage, had he not given up and applied to more they too would have refused him. It's not just Nat West its all banks, can you exist with an account ?
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  106. I needed a good laugh.
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  107. If you recall Labour are trying to do that by putting them in cheaper rented accommodation. That policy is under attack too.
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  108. That's certainly not anyone from Labour then ?
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  109.  @bedandbreakfastman11  Better than a burnt to a crisp flake.
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  110. When vehicle and protestor collide there is only one outcome.
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  111. Good news, a small step closer to energy self sufficiency.
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  112. Gets my vote.
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  113. Subscription service.
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  114. Perhaps its a reflection of the electorate ?
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  115.  @randomhuman2595  Sadly the average Youtuber will believe anything that agrees with their warped agenda. No decent person irrespective of race or religion cannot fail to be sickened by this scandal.
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  116. Which is why he isn't blinded by emotion.
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  117. As I agree with Rowling, I'm "super hateful" too. A museum I won't be visiting.
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  118. Incredibly sad. RIP.
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  119. Hopefully life on the outside will soon make her wish she had gone to prison.
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  120. Forget the working class bit, it's the majority of people.
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  121. Cash machines need electricity too !
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  122. When Clarkson brought his farm from a farmer, he farmed it and became a farmer.
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  123. All part and parcel of the game of politics. Tomorrow is another day.
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  124. There is a 20 mile stretch of water, it's not far and easy to cross. We are too welcoming that's the problem.
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  125. Nothing to do with lawyers for either side or judges. They can only respond to the evidence as presented which evidenced fraud.
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  126. Not having a job doesn't mean that someone is without an income. Investments come in many forms and can provide an income even when you are asleep.
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  127. I had hoped to see a cut in VAT, it would benefit everyone.
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  128. You lack the intelligence, if you had it, you wouldn't be poor. Harsh but true.
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  129. London doesn't have a Conservative Mayor though, which is the problem.
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  130. Didn't you mean vigilantes. Said in jest, but only a matter of time.
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  131. The french want them here, thats why they do so little to stop them.
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  132. They wouldn't have rioted either if this stupid boy driving recklessly and illegally had killed someone. It's just an excuse.
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  133. Freedom isn't all it's cracked up to be. I would like to see a very visual police presence on the streets on every town and city in the UK and a far greater use of Stop and Search powers.
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  134. Name calling, that's pathetic.
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  135. Viewing figures I'm sure will drop as a result of the suspensions. GB News seem to have scored an own goal.
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  136. When it comes to it, most will bottle out. Just watch.
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  137. That's precisely why it isn't in the interests of either the Tories or Labour to change the system.
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  138. Got to love a Labour administration, so on the side of ordinary hardworking people.
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  139. Agreed, well said Nigel.
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  140. Starmer will give these away just as he will everything else if he becomes PM.
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  141. He introduced stricter immigration controls which considerably reduced net migration and resigned his position because he wasn't allowed to introduce even stricter ones.
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  142. Great idea, anything that contributes to the UK's fuel independence has to be worth considering.
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  143.  @Anic978  What a shame voting wasn't treated the same way as driving and you needed to pass a test before being allowed to do so. The failure rate would be enormous !
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  144. Owners of empty property have certain legal responsibilities which isn't a bad thing. Would you like to live next door to an empty property that is infested with rats or is likely to fall over ?
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  145. Superb and statesmanlike speech from a noticeably more relaxed Sunak.
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  146. Life in cases like this should mean life in solitary confinement.
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  147. A real conservative who tells it like it is.
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  148. It's complaint and my 7 litre Bentley is exempt. Such is the irony !
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  149. Which makes him a lot smarter than Starmer who ploughs blindly on regardless of the costs.
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  150. Apparently computer games depicting mass murder are ok ?
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  151. Hopefully all members of the shop keepers community will support him and his business.
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  152. Most of the countries motorways have involved compulsory purchase.
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  153. Isn't that exactly what politicians are supposed to do, listen to the public and address those issues that concern them. Would it better to just ignore them and pretend they don't exist ?
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  154. Im surprised he's not proposing free energy for all, that would be even more appealing.
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  155. Starmer can sling the mud, but is too feeble to take it back. Does his party have any policies ?
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  156. An MSC from the LSE is unqualified ? The only better qualified Chancellor in the last 100 years was Sunak who had an MBA from Stanford. Socialism and Capitalism don't mix.
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  157. Not if they have a court warrant to do so. Ask yourself why it has become necessary ? Because the debtor ignores all correspondence over a long period of time and won't engage. I pay for my energy, why they shouldn't they ?
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  158. its the obvious answer.
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  159. You consented by joining the EU.
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  160. I would have voted for anyone other than Vladimir Corbyn. I'm still glad I did.
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  161.  @bigCyril  A very inconvenient truth.
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  162.  @chuckyarlaw7380  Do you loot shops and burn other peoples property ?
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  163. Throughout history slavery has existed and its even mentioned in the Bible, without the need to apologise.
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  164. Lovely tribute. Great to see Jackie Stewart again.
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  165. What would have happened if the protest was banned and 300,000 people decided to ignore it ? Banning something doesn't stop it happening. Disrespectful as I find it, an organised protest with an agreed route is much easier to Police than a disorganised one and far less confrontational.
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  166. This joke is funny, got any more !
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  167. Climbing or in any way damaging war memorials, public statutes should be criminalised with a mandatory prison sentence.
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  168. The Eurozone isn't any different to the UK, so much for it being down to Brexit.
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  169. How is 121 seats and the official opposition finished ? Labour are on borrowed time.
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  170. After making his best ever speech to the house and claiming the morale high ground, Boris reminded him of his time as DPP and failure to prosecute Jimmy Saville. Starmers face turned bright crimson, what a picture !
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  171. Agreed, the backlog would be cleared before lunch.
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  172. A cash cow to bail out TFL, net zero is just a convenient excuse. The role of the judge is solely concerned with the legality of the expansion, rather than its impact on those whose lives it will effect.
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  173. I miss him in Parliament, the best speaker with the sharpest mind.
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  174. True, usually copyright infringement is a civil matter.
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  175. Boris looked happier and more relaxed than I have ever seen him ! He said exactly the right thing.
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  176.  @stevejones2310  That may now change, irrespective the court of public opinion has already decided he's guilty.
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  177. Vote for a Party lead by a multi millionaire property developer and financier, hardly two of the most respectable and trustworthy professions ?
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  178.  @joebarrow4074  Self made man, worth @ £70m are you ?
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  179. The bigger question is how longer can Labour afford to continue with their Net Zero Policy in its present form ?
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  180. Truss will act in the best interests of the entire UK.
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  181. The maximum sentence for common assault is 6 months. I'm surprised he didn't get a suspended sentence for a first offence.
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  182. Truss's budget was far worse.
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  183. It's only a few months since he was re elected. If he is so awful why did the people of London vote for him ? I'm not a fan, but clearly there were many who are.
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  184. Just like VAT.
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  185. My favourite politician.
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  186.  @barneyrubble8590  As was the description of petty criminal and driving recklessly and illegally.
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  187. My jacket has a Union Flag lining. Plenty of clothing which incorporates the flag, buy some and wear it with pride.
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  188. Clueless Labour.
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  189. I love listening to JRM, the best speaker in the House.
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  190.  @peace-now  Did you come in a small boat illegally ? If not you are very welcome and Im sure making a valuable contribution to our economy.
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  191. He talked a lot of common sense, honest and forthright.
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  192. ECHR, thats why.
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  193. If this the best they could do, then the budget must have been tiny.
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  194. Given the scope of this enquiry it will take several years and I very much doubt that the findings will be published until after 2029.
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  195. You should be even more disappointed in those that didn't vote at all.
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  196. The poor pay very little if any tax and are the recipients of the benefits system. Without the poor everyone else's taxes would be a lot less.
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  197. Straight forward thinking clearly explained. By far the most intelligent person in Parliament. I wish he was PM.
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  198. I wonder how many Premier division footballers, film and pop stars would also say they don't recall particular girls ? Sadly money attracts like moths to a flame.
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  199. I can also see Insurance companies investigating claims involving fire more throughly and in some instances not paying out !
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  200. Better see when Wembley Stadium is free.
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  201. When common sense becomes newsworthy, something has gone very wrong ! A step in the right direction, the first of many I hope.
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  202. It will all come out in court, which the right place.
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  203. Having a king and Royal family is estimated to contribute @ £2bn a year to the UK economy, far more than they cost the tax payer. If all tax payer money was invested this prudently we would be all paying a lot less.
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  204. The HRA has been a thorn in or side since day one, it seems to protect everyone but the British public.
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  205. No one can solve the cost of living crisis that's unrealistic, mitigating its effects however is achievable.
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  206. Rubbish.The three top institutional shareholders in HSBC are all US based. The original company was founded by a Scotsman working for P & O Steam Navigation Company in 1865 in Hong Kong.
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  207. So indefinitely then.
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  208. Pre payment meters should be charged at the same price as everyone else, perhaps even a bit less as you are paying in advance for your energy. i hope your mother in law is now fully recovered.
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  209. Londoners would rather have Huw Edwards as Mayor, than Khan.
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  210. The government will have requisitioned it, the owners didn't have a choice.
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  211. Straight talking, how refreshing.
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  212. There was nothing remotely political in his speech, just GBN spreading hate as usual.
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  213.  @stephfoxwell4620  Which Im sure wasn't his !
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  214. Every time I see this this guy I'm convinced he's a Harry Enfield character ! Tell me Im wrong ?
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  215. The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, the age of majority is 18, two very different things.
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  216. Sunak is Starmers worst nightmare. Starmer looked like he was going to cry !
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  217. As a taxpayer, you know as well as me that we have no control in how our taxes are spent. As a single person who has never claimed any form of benefit, why should my taxes be used to pay for others ?
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  218. It's a skill and takes a lot of practice.
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  219. Very likely to happen, have seen the latest economic growth figure ?
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  220. Push back, if you want to effect change. Make your MP aware that you want them to get tough on criminals.
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  221. As he's almost 18, by the time is convicted he will go to an adult prison.
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  222. A person who costs 20% less but is 50% less productive is much more expensive.
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  223. I think we all know the answer !
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  224. Labour should be encouraging and incentivising private schools. Every child attending a private school is one less in state education for which the taxpayer has to fund.
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  225. All the Labour party has to offer is beer and curry.
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  226. Exceptional circumstances have given rise to exceptionally high levels of inflation. This demands an exceptional response, so let's put the green agenda on hold until normal service is resumed.
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  227. Reform failed to put in the work in the smaller constituencies. They didn't do their homework properly. Next time be better prepared.
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  228. I want world peace, my objective is more realistic than yours.
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  229. You can't break a court injunction and expect to get away with it.
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  230. It would still probably require Planning Permission.
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  231. The population has increased considerably since Thatchers time as has the number of people on benefits.
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  232. If they work for a company that sells its products to the US, they should worry about Trumps promise to protect US business by charging 20% import tax on all foreign goods. They could be out of a job.
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  233. Bail pending a court appearance. This gives the Police the opportunity to review all the facts and decide exactly what to charge them with. Bail usually has restrictions on what those people are allowed to do. Any breach will result in immediate arrest and detention.
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  234. Its within the rules, idiotic as they may be.
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  235. Absolutely right and they won't want to stigma attached to it either.
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  236. However much base rate increases today, it's not enough. Too little, too slowly.
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  237. Good point. I recently brought a house with over 2 acres precisely to keep others away from me.
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  238. It's not the Councils, it's the Government.
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  239.  @Tom.J.O  Farage had a relatively modest career in the city as a metal broker. Unlike other party leaders he is plain speaking, understands human nature and is a natural born salesman, perhaps his biggest talent. He's a man you can't ignore whether you like him or not.
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  240. My disappointment was that the Police used a taser not a bullet.
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  241. In the eyes of the law any person under the age of 18 is a minor. However, the law doesn't always make sense or seem logical.
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  242. I would rather the SAS be used to extinguish the problem at source.
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  243. Money buys power and influence, it also buys the very best legal and tax experts.
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  244. True my 7 litre Bentley is exempt, but unlike the Kia its rather thirsty !
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  245. Two men were charged with numerous serious offences and are due to appear in court today.
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  246. Jenrick was responsible for introducing tougher immigration controls which resulted in net migration last year reducing by over 200, 000. He wanted stricter controls but was prevented and resigned. He's a good guy.
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  247. Removing the triple lock isn't a vote winner and not only are the number of pensioners increasing but they are the most likely people to vote.
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  248. People have the right to be angry and to protest, but only to do so peacefully.
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  249. The case for the blinding obvious. This message needs to be shouted from the roof tops.
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  250. Fuel duty needs to abolished.
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  251. They are cowards who lack the courage of their convictions and those who only want to cause trouble and don't care anything for the cause.
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  252. They are considerably less productive than those in France and Germany. That's factually correct, how you choose to interpret it is up to you.
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  253. Most of this so called wealth is because they own their own home, not in cash or other liquid assets. My late mother lived in the house I grew up in for over 50 years, it's value was irrelevant to her, it was her home.
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  254. So sad and desperate Labour. Don't they remember Blair did the same thing ?
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  255.  @kevlacy5306  Knowing and proving are not the same and money buys silence. Tell me I'm wrong ?
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  256. Agreed, very heavily.
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  257. My sentiments exactly, hold them on remand and once convicted to prison.
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  258.  @simonkramer9463  Absolutely right, I have no doubt that had the gun been taken lives would have been lost.
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  259. Appeals don't happen overnight and in the meantime they remain in prison. These people aren't tough and will find prison life very hard, too bad !
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  260. Speeches prepare the way for action.
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  261. Unless she is a Judge and probably a very senior one, she's not qualified.
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  262. GB investigators must look really dodgy to be this good.
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  263. Arrogance is very ugly.
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  264. The Police are operationally independent and therefore accountable. Precisely the way it should be, otherwise we would have a Police state.
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  265. It's gross misconduct.
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  266. All that's important is that the markets like the budget, which they will.
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  267. It's people like him that make me glad I own a 7 litre Bentley !
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  268. HMRC will have his name at the top thier hit list now.
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  269. I really don't care who is the Tory PM as long as Labour are kept out of government for as long as possible.
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  270. However we can have closer ties with it, particularly as it's our largest marketplace.
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  271. One less offender, every cloud............
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  272. History was always my favourite subject at school and being of the "Boomer" generation we were taught it all. Our history should be preserved and celebrated.
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  273. Nuclear power is rather like the need for an additional airport. A great idea until the site chosen is where you live and then all the objections begin.
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  274. Focusing on compassion is such an outrageous opinion for anyone to hold. GBN, gutter news.
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  275. I never do.
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  276.  @basher5013  Don't you find the level of ignorance worrying ?
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  277. Businesses in general shouldn't not surrender to woke culture, just concentrate on doing what they are good at.
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  278. The effect of the problems of the Red Sea are only just beginning to be felt. Perhaps more being on the brink of stagnation rather than the mildest of recessions.
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  279. Welby is out of touch with the mood of the overwhelming majority of the British public.
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  280.  @davidedbrooke9324  Buckingham Palace is not owned by the King, but by the "Crown Estate" and this applies for other Royal residences. The Crown Jewels are not personally owned by the monarch, some are considered stolen !
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  281. It was £12 billion as reported in the Financial Times, the extra £10 billion is due toLabours inflation busting public sector pay increases.
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  282. Still substantially better than the last Labour Chancellor who bankrupted the country and left a note behind joking about it !
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  283. Falling on their swords in a blaze of glory rather than hanging on and losing their seats.
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  284. Vote Labour and you condone this.
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  285.  @TEMPLAR969  Good on you, glad to see that like me you believe in taking personal responsibility.
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  286. This is a landmark decision for common sense and the rule of law.
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  287. Not surprised the timing is almost perfect for a change of leader, giving sufficient time for a change of direction prior to a 2024 election.
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  288. Good analysis, basic common sense. Mortgage lenders have already priced in some further base rate increases which are inevitable. The Bank of England has only one tool to fight inflation and that's interest rates.
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  289. Go to your local farm shop, they have plenty.
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  290. His political opponents are either killed, imprisoned or exiled. Is this really your definition of a good leader ?
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  291. Only a matter of time.
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  292. Gordon Browns so called "light touch/no regulation" of the Banks was one of the main causes of the financial crash.
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  293. There are places in the UK no one irrespective of race or religion wants to walk at night.
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  294. The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, did you not know this ? The current age of majority is 18, that's when a person is legally an adult.
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  295.  @historex54tamiya  The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, surely you know this ?
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  296. Nationalised is just another term for inefficient and loss making.
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  297. It's socialism, not Reeves that is the problem.
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  298. As I recall Starmer said in Parliament that simply being investigated by the Police was a resigning matter and yet he hasn't.
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  299. We have neither the military or economic muscle of the USA.
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  300. Reform yes, the Reform Party no.
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  301. Public sector workers and Trade Union members.
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  302. Only a matter of time.
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  303. It's where he chose to burnt it and what he shouted whilst it burned that got him into trouble. Dig deeper.
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  304. Labour had the 13 years before that to do something.
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  305. In the middle of the deep water Channel, don't want them on land anywhere.
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  306. No one has forgotten why you resigned, sounds like sour grapes to me.
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  307. France has never been our friend. If you are going to use the Navy, get it to turn back migrant boats as well.
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  308. Every morning I get up, look in the mirror and slap my face for being white !
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  309. Parents should be able to pass all their assets to their children with their being a tax liability. Time to scrap this immoral tax.
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  310. Lack of political support, it's that simple.
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  311. It rather sounds like every Bank you can think of won't give him an account.
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  312. Why would a nurse murder babies ?
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  313.  @christopherjohnson8896  Status, prestige, a feeling of being superior, a bank only the elite could bank with. Not very man of the people as he pretends to be ?
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  314. Stop the boats, solves everything.
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  315. Why not Google it ?
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  316. What was the British Empire if not Globalist ?
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  317. Being a multi millionaire property developer, I'm sure he is well placed to take advantage of our housing shortage.
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  318. Fortunately you are on your own, sitting in the corner wearing the dounces hat.
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  319. Lots of small minded people, particular Labour party supporters who really have no real interest in the important issues.
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  320. Sunak is a great Chancellor, there is no one in government as well qualified as him for the job.
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  321. Tweets leave a footprint that's very easy to follow, other criminals aren't so stupid.
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  322. Flip flop Starmer will say something different next time.
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  323. Unlike Tony Blair she actually answers the question, a rare quality in a politician.
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  324. Not if you drive a Bentley !
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  325. As was I.
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  326. You only heard what you wanted to hear. I listened and heard a very different message.
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  327. Our Home Secretary is confronting it head on and the Left going into meltdown because of it !
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  328. In 2015 an enquiry was set up into Grooming, it reported in 2022 and contained 22 recommendations. It cost the taxpayer £186 million. Only this week has Labour decided to implement one of those recommendations. Your disgust is misplaced.
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  329. Not in the least surprised. A lack of basic numeracy and literacy skills can be addressed in later life, it just takes the will to do so.
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  330. Oxford educated millionaire, just like all working class voters.
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  331. Why not just make the city centre a pedestrian only area if the issue is solely one of clean air ? This would avoid the need for an expensive enforcement system and the pollution from vehicles would be zero ! Perhaps there is another agenda ?
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  332. Patience.
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  333. Good advise, keep your friends close and enemies even closer.
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  334. A change of direction and a return to real politics and addressing the issues that effect us all.
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  335. You do have a choice.
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  336. Just remember her constituents put her there.
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  337. I won't be doing either, neither will you.
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  338. Perhaps, but that also applies to a lot of people currently in prison for awful crimes. I dislike Brand intensely, but I do believe he is being deliberately targeted.
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  339. Absolutely right.
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  340. A proper Conservative. Well said.
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  341. When you have a CCJ against your name, try getting a mortgage ! Lets see what the High Court decides as to the legality of the consultation process.
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  342. Just imagine if your private conversations were made public by some unscrupulous person whose motivation was solely financial. I hope they are found and dealt with appropriately. We all say things in private that should remain so.
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  343.  @IreneHarrison-Bond  I'm no fan but just imagine if you had a fraction of her ambition.
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  344. I vividly recall Starmer saying in Parliament that simply being investigated by the Police was a resigning matter. He hasn't so that's goodbye to his principles.
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  345. He does. London is bankrupt and he's picked an easy target to raise money quickly.
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  346.  @paulvandermaas6639  Genuine refugees who have entered the UK through the proper channels not illegal ones who aren't wanted here.
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  347. Perhaps you should look closely at Sir Keir Starmer, the man who could have prosecuted but didn't.
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  348. Social media hasn't helped.
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  349. Guilt has to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt otherwise the verdict must be "Not Guilty". It's never "Innocent" for good reason. According to your definition Jimmy Saville was innocent........really !
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  350. Im very grateful to her for making the public aware that racists aren't always white. Thats real progress.
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  351. I don't, I call a spade a SPADE !
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  352.  @ds9268  Remove charity status !
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  353. Agreed, call it out for what it is.
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  354. I'm 67 and I would quite happily drag them off the highway.
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  355. I have no problem with being called right wing, or even far right !
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  356. This is the man whose wife is embroiled in the £37bn PPE scandal. He won't be struggling with the cost of living !
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  357. Me too.
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  358. Sadly she is actually right. There was an article in the "Sun" recently regarding the singing of "Happy Birthday" in public pointing out that it was actually illegal due to copyright. Yes I know its ridiculous !
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  359. I never voted for income tax or vat.
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  360. Long overdue and very welcome.
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  361. Landlords are free to make their own commercial decisions. Some will not want to house illegal immigrants at any price. It's not always about the money.
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  362. Agreed.
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  363. If I decided to live in Africa, its my responsibility to integrate into their society and to conform to their laws.
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  364. A fact that few seem to have grasped is that increased borrowing costs also effect developers. This combined with falling prices and reduced demand, results in less profit and what incentive is there for a developer if they can't make a decent profit. Better to sit on the land and wait for the market to bounce back.
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  365. Acid attacks have occurred in the UK for 200 years.
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  366. Not for the next 4 years. However if Reform do gain control of some Councils at the local elections it will be interesting to see if they do put local people first ?
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  367.  @Britannia.  Is that why Reforms leader is a multi millionaire property developer, talk about having self interest at the top of his agenda !
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  368. Agreed, but he also needs to be an MP.
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  369. My sentiments too.
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  370. What kind of parent allows this to happen to their child ?
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  371. Then get a paid job, learn new skills, help yourself, no one else will.
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  372. I wish they were the extreme right wing, sadly they are little more than middle of the road.
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  373. What do you expect would have happened had the Police waded in with batons ? Containing a potentially volatile situation was the right course of action. Thats not to say that I wouldn't have liked to see the use of water cannons, thousands of Police supported by armed officers and mass arrests.
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  374. Moor them permanently offshore.
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  375. The abolition or at least a significant increase in IHT thresholds would be huge a vote winning policy.
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  376.  @cynthiajohnson9412  Too late, it passed its final reading earlier this week virtually unnoticed . People were much more interested in Russel Brand !
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  377. I agree, put an extra 1p in the £ on income tax to make up for the lost revenue. Give people the incentive to leave as much as they can to their children.
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  378.  @stephenjon3502  Because pensioners have already done all those jobs you mention and many others besides.
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  379.  @jonethomas3892  Your best course of action is to turnout fin support for Rememberence Day and get all your friends to do so. It doesn't matter if you do this at the Cenotaph or locally.
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  380. It's part of her salary package, high earners get lots of benefits.. The Manager of Manchester City gets paid £20m a year, surely he could afford to give away half to help all his local poor pensioners heat their homes ?
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  381. Can't compare the two. Rioters who pleaded guilty didn't go to trail and had an automatic one third reduction in sentence.
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  382. The Police were right first time. The current farcical situation is entirely the fault of those vindictive individuals who pressured the Police into become involved.
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  383. They need to be earning over £50k a year to pay 40% tax and they don't.
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  384. I have booked mine and I shall be having the Flu jab again this year just as I have for the last 20+ years.
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  385. They are made very welcome in Peckham, so much so that they don't want them to leave.
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  386. True and a reflection of the so called inclusive society and a cancel culture.
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  387. Boris is merely a caretaker PM, keeping the seat warm for his successor. He's not in a position to influence or introduce future policy decisions. I see nothing wrong in him taking a holiday and lets not forget we do have a Deputy PM.
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  388. Excellent responses from Boris, it's good news that further assistance will follow. Media seems intent in creating hysteria for their own ends. Who needs to heat their homes in a heatwave ?
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  389. Competency should outweigh every other criteria when it's a matter of life or death.
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  390.  @kathrynbeetham5308  Yes, he has his sights set on a much bigger prize. Its only one of his many sources of income.
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  391. They have quite enough weaponry from Iran. Our Navy is ok, particularly as its back up by the US whose capabilities are enormous.
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  392. You shouldn't confuse State Pension age and retirement age, they are two very different things. I retired at 50 and immediately received my employers pension, albeit at a reduced rate but it was sufficient. Now i also get a State Pension.
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  393. Well done Boris ! A great move.
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  394. It's within the rules, idiotic as they may be.
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  395.  @Luton-Mick  True, but only a tiny minority. All generations has its idiots.
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  396. Do you know what this doctor specialises in ? Its like getting advise on how to fix your boiler from a baker.
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  397.  @MareWithSomeBees  Where does it go in Pakistan. I know the answer do you ?
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  398. If there are loopholes which large corporations exploit, why hasn't the Inland Revenue closed them ? Is it that by making the UK a less attractive business environment that they will simply move elsewhere and all the associated benefits will also be lost.
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  399. Those officers should never have been called, they are not trained to deal with dementia.
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  400. Britain had the worlds biggest empire just over 100 years ago, we invented globalism !
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  401.  @latticesev1746  I have heard him mention it in the past and it's a huge vote winner particularly once Labours Pension Pot grab is included in peoples estates.
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  402.  @leeeeee286  Despite having no kids of my own I'm paying for yours, it should be my right to say do it yourself.
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  403. To Sudan , I hope ?
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  404. The 8.7% figure combines numerous elements of which food is just one, to give an overall measure of inflation. Some elements like fuel have fallen. Everyones personal inflation figure will be slightly different as we don't all buy the same things in the identical quantities.
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  405. A very bitter man, never quite made it. At 73 he really should hand over to someone younger.
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  406. Why do you assume that any future conflict will be fought in a distant foreign land and not on your front door step ?
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  407. You lead and others will follow.
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  408. I couldn't possibly believe in party whose leader is a multi millionaire proper developer and financier. Are there any more dodgy professions ?
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  409. The Foreign Aid budget has been significantly reduced this year and apparently some charities are mounting a legal challenge to it !
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  410. JRM by far the most intelligent person in politics.
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  411. Delayed not cancelled.
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  412. Starmer has no policies, he will be lost.
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  413.  @yvonnehayton6753  Spot on, sadly so many people can't get over their own prejudice that he's posh.
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  414. WEF are much better dressed.
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  415. They didn't look like they could afford it. Will you pay their legal fees ?
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  416.  @arch3088  Today we have a generation of overly entitled young people you feel they have a right to things others had to work for.
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  417. Why didn't the parents or the girl herself do this immediately ? £35,000 is a lot of money to be given for a few smutty pics. Perhaps there is far more to this ?
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  418. Rarely have so few been hated by so many. It's great to see the vast majority of the public so united.
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  419.  @bedandbreakfastman11  Very true, so not all bad.
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  420. The Foreign Aid budget is being reduced by @40% in 2027 to fund extra defence spending.
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  421. If you don't know you really should pay more attention.
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  422.  @dodahspeak  When I read the Tory Manifesto, I'm sure there wasn't anything in it detailing the Governments policy should there be a world wide pandemic or if Russia was to invade Ukraine ? We will have a new PM on 5th September, what they say and do is now what matters.
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  423. I doubt if anyone in the chamber obeyed all of the rules, all of the time, without exception. I didn't, did you ?
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  424. As if they had a death wish.
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  425.  @lesmccomb3249  They don't, the lawyers get them. It's how they establish their reputations.
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  426. Why not Google his recent Court appearance when a High Court Judge described him as a man who could not be trusted ? I dare you !
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  427. Have you forgotten Southport ?
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  428. Reform has a Muslim Party Chairman who is also their biggest donor.
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  429. Why is this not obvious, make Russia seem more inviting.
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  430.  @clivebaxter6354  More likely members of the Labour party.
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  431. British agriculture supports this deal. Since 2016 UK food exports to the EU have fallen by one third.
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  432. I prefer Truss to Sunak, she would be better choice for the ordinary person.
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  433. Imagine the horror had they sung the National Anthem the ultimate expression of far right extremism.
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  434. Good work Nigel, keep it coming.
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  435. Ever heard the saying "You can choose your friends ............".
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  436. All talk, prison is not a nice place, they are totally unprepared. Whilst retired people have luxury of financial stability, the younger ones don't. Are they willing to lose their job, because their employer doesn't want those with a criminal record working for them and neither does anyone else.
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  437. Those who elected them are equally complicit.
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  438. Nothing about this enquiry will be quick, they never are.
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  439. In which case that would be a matter of public record and you can probably find out the details on Google.
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  440. In fairness to Starmer his election manifesto promised very little.
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  441.  @gregorytaylor9104  It will take several years and the findings will probably not be published until after 2029.
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  442. How refreshing to hear someone being upbeat about the UK's industry.
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  443.  @mzmartin8115  I don't riot and loot when I get angry, there is no excuse. Arrest, prison.
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  444. It's a Jag, made in the UK so has my approval.
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  445.  @andrewoliver8930  Landlords have had a shit time under this government.
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  446. Both French and German NI contributions are considerably higher than in the UK. You do the research if you want to know more. The full UK State Pension is £12,000.
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  447.  @ohdearism  Farages only interest is self promotion.
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  448. Lier is a Province of Antwerp in Belgium ? Learn to spell !
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  449. Rayner is there to appease the Trade Unions which are vitally important to Labour.
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  450. Far better than involving our troops.
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  451. You may be surprised to know that she is right, it's copyright infringement. Even singing "Happy Birthday' is illegal as pointed out by the Sun newspaper on 7th Feb 2018. I know it sounds ridiculous !
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  452. More people in the UK own their homes outright than have mortgages. They are also most likely to be savers.
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  453. British steel employs 2700 people.
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  454. Well said Sharon. Trans athletes need their own events.
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  455. So now Blackford wants Boris to stay because he's good for Scotland ? A bit of U turn !
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  456. Everyone is in favour of Nuclear, until the site chosen is where you live, then they raise every objection imaginable. It's called NIMBYism !
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  457. You have absolutely no idea.
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  458. How does destroying the community you live in help and make it a safer place ?
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  459. This could have been a Labour budget.
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  460. Value is relative. Prices in London and the South East are high because the demand is high. Other parts of the country less so.
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  461.  @annalafayette838  Thy won't miss you either.
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  462. The next rate rise is already factored in by the markets, if the latest inflation figures don't show a significant improvement which is unlikely, so will the rate rise after that.
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  463. If you aren't happy in your present job, get another, its not rocket science !
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  464. Top tip from an ex banker, always go for compensation/repayment from the one that has the most money, in this case it's the Bank.
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  465. Spot on, very few were paying attention. The damage was done before KK was Chancellor.
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  466. He owns those as well, didn't you know.
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  467. True but you can legislate as to when the behaviour a person exhibits towards it become illegal. Crossing the road is OK, inciting violence clearly isn't.
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  468. What are you talking about, my street is still exactly where it's always been.
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  469. Letting in Labour with an open boarders policy, you really are a genius.
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  470. The legal profession is a good choice if you want to enjoy a good standard of living.
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  471. I don't care who it is as long as they are competent and a Conservative.
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  472.  @barbaraaimson2100  I doubt the average Youtuber has ever heard of Coutts or would quality to have an account with them.
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  473. Viewing ratings are far more important commercially than credibility.
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  474. @BradleyWynne Their nationality sadly in many cases is British. BBC Radio 4 news described them as of "Pakistani heritage".
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  475.  @NaaahBruv  Free speech is now a bad thing ? The official voice is the only one that should be heard and can't be criticised.......no thanks.
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  476. Well said JRM. The BBC are massively out of step and should update its editorial policy.
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  477. You do realise he is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, a man who has made a fortune exploiting ordinary people ?
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  478.  @joprocter4573  The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, its very sadly most Youtubers are ignorant of this important fact.
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  479. Only a Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel people to give evidence and provide documents. Otherwise they can simply refuse.
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  480. Those involved are only concerned in money, life doesn't matter to them.
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  481. It's only a few months since he was re elected. Did you not know what he was like ?
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  482.  @evolassunglasses4673  Globalist capitalist gets my vote and by no means prevent a government being Conservative and Nationalist as well.
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  483. Ordinary people do it everyday on Youtube. Just a few months Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader was crucified here even after the alleged victim issued a denial. He was seen as part of the establishment therefore he must be guilty.
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  484.  @bl1374  Labour have 414 seats out of 650. It's no contest.
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  485. Covid booster this week and flu jab next week. My choice and I'm pleased I have.
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  486. Irrespective of the Police action the man still committed common assault. The Public Order Act was designed specifically to give the Police express powers to prevent Just Stop Oil protestors in situations like this. Common sense ultimately prevailed.
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  487. Good to see Micheal in his new job. Black Wednesday, sent base rate from 10% to 15%, the following day they went back to 10%. Our current base rate is a mere 2.25%, it needs to double as a minimum. UK rates have been held artificially low for too long. The publics outrage at the tax cuts focus solely on that for the highest earners. Had income tax been left alone and VAT cut or fuel duty removed resulting in the same fall in the pound I question if many would have been as concerned ? It's a rhetorical question !
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  488. If he wasn't on the Police radar he certainly is now.
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  489. How do you protect society from random acts of a lone nutter ?
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  490. You could have cancer eating away inside you and not even know ? Hopefully that isn't the case.
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  491. Why, do some people matter more than others ?
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  492. There are many Tory MP's who agree with him and would have him as their leader.
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  493. Unlike you who were never good enough to be Home Secretary.
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  494.  @kaynine1958  Who are the English. Im sure you aren't 100% English, how could you be when this country was conquered by the Romans, Danes and Normans.
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  495. YBS wasn't bailed out, only Lloyds and RBS.
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  496.  @wendylinton453  Well done, the one in a hundred Youtubers who actually understands what a Constitutional Monarchy is.
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  497. Sent her one of Farages books.
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  498. Given all the strikes that have taken place, as good as can be expected. Business does need more help with energy costs, at least in the short term.
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  499. I like my 7 litre engined Bentley !
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  500. I don't care, any money they earn here is subject to UK tax, they spend their money here and employ people, all good news for our economy.
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  501. FPTP results in stable long term governments, PR produces the opposite. The average lifespan of an Italian parliament is 1.1 years rendering it ineffective.
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  502. The use of a bullet rather than taser would have been far more effective and cost effective.
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  503. A Nigerian immigrant with an unpronounceable name married to a Scotsman. How very British !
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  504. I can remember when I could buy a cup of coffee and was only asked if I wanted milk and sugar ! We have become obsessed with giving every possible variation a different label.
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  505. What he thinks and what he says in public aren't necessarily the same. Destroying UK/ USA relations by saying the US President is senile would be incredibly stupid !
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  506. Why would they do that ?
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  507. It's a painting, why the fuss ?
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  508. Why would anything think that all they need in retirement was the State Pension ? Forty years to plan for retirement, isn't that enough ?
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  509. Every town and city should have people like this and the public should be very supportive of them.
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  510. Labour isn't the Party of the poor surely you know that ?
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  511. Compulsory military service should be introduced as it is in Israel. It would also have the benefit of reducing illegal immigration.
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  512.  @sandranixon4808  Generalisations are rarely helpful. In this particular case look at the people protesting outside the shop and draw your own conclusion.
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  513. Who cares, didn't everyone, even those who had beer and a curry.
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  514.  @Xeeni87  It's their right to do so, income is irrelevant. Who do you think pays for the NHS if not those who pay the most tax ?
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  515. Very few pensioners are required to complete a self assessment tax form. Those with more complex tax situations will be doing so anyway.
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  516. Agreed, just as all responsible people will do. Sadly for the entitled and selfish, asking them to use common sense is a bridge too far.
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  517. If not for Churchill there would only be one race in this country and probably over most of Europe as well.
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  518. The public are now doing so and when the Police turn up they are helping them. Motorist hate these idiots and rightly so.
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  519. True, but it does offset the cost to the tax payers of keeping them in jail.
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  520. From the state of him it looks like he just crawled out from behind one.
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  521.  @gazzisright7362  I simply accept Boris for what he is, very entertaining.
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  522. You do realise the Reforms leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, hardly two of most respectable and trustworthy occupations ?
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  523. The most practical comment here.
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  524. Protecting their children is the top priority of every parent. However teenagers tend to do the opposite of what their parents tell them.
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  525. At present the Police haven't charged anyone with anything and without the full facts how can it be possible to reach an informed opinion ?
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  526. Australia doesn't have a continent 42 times it's size just 20 miles away. I do like your policies though and wish we did the same.
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  527. Your Pension Provider probably brought them on your behalf so not all bad ?
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  528. I have no problem looking fickle, it's a good look !
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  529. Tiny increments, still ultra low rate.
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  530. YBS isn't a bank, its a Building society owned by its members not shareholders.
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  531. Wimbledon is seen all over the world, a traffic jam on a motorway however frustrating doesn't attract a worldwide audience !
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  532. Does the WEF influence the Covid policies in China, Russia and North Korea as well ?
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  533. Not an easy job.
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  534. Frost didn't have the balls to run and yet criticises !
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  535. That's not the true cost and you know it. In 2016 the cost to the US taxpayer for running the Whitehouse under Obama was approx US$1.4 billion a year !
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  536. Politicians as a whole aren't, but the Labour Party was considering it because historically young persons tend to be more left wing.
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  537. I think its a great idea, a big thumbs up from the far right !
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  538.  @koalaeinstein-y7r  That would be a good start. Blockade RNLI stations ?
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  539. That's as funny as saying Im Boycotting Rolls Royce when you can't afford an old Ford !
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  540.  @Gavin48  He's highly intelligent, well spoken and wealthy, everything the working class hate.
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  541. Entitled and oppressed, a unique combination, covering all bases !
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  542. As part of our energy mix, it makes sense to include all options.
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  543. She gave him the budget he wanted. Don't imagine that Starmer wasn't fully aware of everything that was in it.
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  544. I vividly recall the pre election predictions of a total wipeout for the Tories, it didn't happen.
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  545. Having a monarchy is hugely beneficial to the UK economy.
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  546. The media obviously considered the Brand story was more newsworthy and of greater public interest. People lust after sleaze and scandal, sex sells big time !
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  547.  @richardgallagher4088  Because thats reality, not Youtube.
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  548. Working class people who inherit don't suddenly become upper class.
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  549. The RMT encourages it members to be active in the Labour Party, so I doubt Labour will want to criticise them for causing disruption to ordinary working peoples lives.
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  550. It still is and there are very precise legal definitions.
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  551. Ultimately the House of Lords can't block Government legislation, but they can suggest amendments. The ECHR is another matter and a compromise is always the best way forward.
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  552. The monarch isn't allowed to interfere in politics.
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  553. No, life is good, full of exciting opportunities. Hard work has its rewards, try it.
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  554. It's how senior management is requiring them to behave.
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  555. Air quality is simply a pretext, the real issue is TFL is bankrupt and he needs a quick fix.
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  556. He is the brains behind the party.
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  557. Are the Irish people giving up that easily, it's still within their control.
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  558. Which makes Reform the turd.
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  559. Perception in todays world is more important that substance, so a Minister for Deportations would be very good.
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  560. Base rate should mirror the rate of inflation. I welcome a further increase.
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  561.  @tofueatingwokerati2039  Brexit has nothing to do with the spike in energy prices.
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  562. Obviously you don't, it was quickly rebranded as Council tax.
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  563.  Matty Kelly  Rightly so, more idiots with guns isn't the answer.
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  564. As Nat West is still 38% owned by the taxpayer why would you want to hurt yourself ?
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  565. We don't have either the military or economic muscle that the US has. The UK is however Pakistans fourth largest export market.
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  566.  @76Superdude  The tax payer only bailed out RBS and Lloyds. What they actually protected was the entire banking system and therefore the economy which includes your job !
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  567. Voters had their say on 4th July.
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  568. Hopefully having failed in maths.
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  569. Just continue to live your live as a christian and be proud you do. Be a christian 24/7.
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  570. You are in the EU, what do you expect.
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  571. If every MP's email in box, irrespective of party was swamped with emails demanding a cut / scrapping of fuel duty, cut in VAT, the Chancellor would soon get the message. Do it now everyone !
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  572.  @garethcampbell5338  All those people in this country whose homes are flooded increasingly often are already very scared.
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  573. Probably far less than the Church !
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  574. Agreed, if it offends certain people then the UK is not the country for them and they should leave.
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  575. Another "Remainer" gone.
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  576. Worst until his successor, Reeves, Cooper or Lammy ?
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  577.  @miles-thesleeper-monroe8466  Slums ?
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  578.  @Jazzy65-p7n  She's an MP and a Minister, not a councillor, so is safe until the General Election in 2029.
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  579. A reflection of the Trade union Unions.
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  580. You have a greater chance of winning the lottery.
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  581. Absolutely right , just as a Police Officer should never kick or stamp on the head of a person already restrained and in handcuffs. One event doesn't excuse the other and vis versa.
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  582. Are people born in Southampton Indians ?
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  583. Unless it's a Labour controlled council who won't offend their voters.
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  584. No badges of any kind, just the uniform.
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  585. BBC make the best drama and documentaries. Judging a large organisation based on a few unpleasant people is very narrow minded.
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  586. For many years borrowers enjoyed ultra low interest rates, now they don't. Savers no longer have the pain of earning next to nothing. For every loser there is a winner.
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  587. Who has let them, the public ! Let your MP know the Policing you need, its their job to represent you if they want to get re elected.
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  588. Even 20% is unlikely to achieve more than 2 seats in parliament.
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  589.  @sandralgkk  The public have elected Labour, they don't get another opportunity to vote until the next one.
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  590. So she can be heard
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  591. His salary package will probably include it.
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  592. Yes I agree, there is a risk of creating racial hatred which is very dangerous.
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  593. We are a member of the ECHR, that's why.
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  594. There already are wealth taxes, Stamp duty and VAT being the most obvious examples.
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  595. She was much too nice.
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  596. Why should it ? At this stage the Police haven't charged anyone for anything. In my experience the media cares little for the facts, just the headline.
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  597. True, except sad losers and there seems to be rather a lot of those here.
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  598.  @boromono  Harsh but true.
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  599.  @meilong2338  In your case perhaps start with some common sense.
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  600. Absolutely correct and the common sense approach. This farcical situation is entirely the fault of those vindictive individuals who pressured the Police to become involved.
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  601. Whoever didn't vote is responsible.
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  602.  @captainplatinum  Correct and his future earning will be huge.
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  603. Let's not forget MacDonads with their support for Pride !
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  604. Passenger numbers are still well down on Pre Covid levels with more people working from home, a trend that will undoubtedly continue after the railways have proved themselves to be so unreliable. Save money and improve your quality of life and work from home.
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  605. His legal team requested it for his protection.
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  606. How many dinghies have crossed the Channel with trained heavily armed combat troops ?
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  607. Reflects her constituents.
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  608.  @taffyterrier  We are agreed " No One is Safe" !
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  609.  @DarrenSmith-zz6fk  Not necessarily, if the asset you are saving for, like property is depreciating in value. Having savings to purchase items from distressed sellers can also be very advantageous. Think outside the box that's how you make money work for you !
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  610. Sadly it's not illegal. The Government gets to decide if they want to set up a Public Enquiry and also who will be appointed to run it.
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  611. How do you suggest all employees on PAYE stop paying income tax ?
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  612. I suspect the majority are though !
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  613. Only if someone else pays for it.
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  614. Sorry I didn't get the memo, happy as I am.
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  615. Starmer now chooses to speak about something other than "Partygate", I wonder why ?
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  616. Coutts isn't interested in ordinary people and what they think, it's customers are the King and the super rich.
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  617.  @sighthound5449  If thats the worse that ever happens to you, lucky you.
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  618. I don't watch live tV or the Iplayer, so I don't need to.
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  619. Cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine all sidelined for the really important issues of the day.
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  620. Got to love a Labour administration, they are so on the side of ordinary hardworking people.
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  621. Are you sure that they too didn't refuse Farage or would have done if he had asked them ?
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  622. Don't let it be, turnout yourself in support and get all your friends to join you.
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  623. So true.
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  624.  @ianjones9498  That requires a mind capable of doing so.
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  625. The Post Office is owned by the government, therefore the taxpayer.
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  626. But as it has apparently been going on for over 40 years, about 25 years behind the curve.
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  627. Hardly but sadly there will be some who have a different agenda.
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  628. Do you have any funds to withdraw ?
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  629. For what, knowing someone ? There is tiny matter of proof of wrong doing that's missing.
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  630. Banning something doesn't mean it won't happen. If those 100,000 people still came the Police would be completely overwhelmed.
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  631. Why not just go directly to the source and sue yourself. Where do you think the government gets its money from, its you and me the taxpayer !
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  632. Recycling something Labour first introduced in 2005 lacks originality.
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  633. British Steel has had several owners since it was sold off, the Chinese are the latest.
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  634. He was rewarded with a knighthood, for keeping quiet.
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  635. You will need to learn to be very patient.
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  636. Why would you want a multi millionaire property developer and financier in No. 10 ?
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  637. Agreed and it should be moored off shore too.
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  638. A woman of the people whose father earned US$82m in the last 12 months is hardly a woman of the people but one from a family of extreme wealth and privilege.
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  639. Sadly her knowledge of the law was 100% correct, it's copyright infringement, but she was inappropriate and unprofessional. The "Sun" published an article on 7th Feb 2018 pointing out that the singing of "Happy Birthday" in public was actually illegal. Google it if you doubt me !
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  640. The reality is that Starmers majority is so large that he has no need to recall Parliament or to obtain their approval.
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  641. No other Labour MP is as highly qualified. The only other Chancellor in recent years as well if not better qualified was Sunak for the Tory's.
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  642. Why would Blair want such a lowly job, his current sphere of influence is so much greater.
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  643. Now Starmer is showing his brand of terrible leadership.
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  644. Perhaps but the real issue is how you react towards it and when that behaviour crosses the threshold and becomes illegal.
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  645. Thats exactly the way I feel.
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  646. Only a Government Minister can order a National Enquiry. No other type of enquiry has statutory authority.
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  647.  @darrenwilliams2921  Why not be a train driver if its so easy, cant stand envy.
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  648. Doesn't everyone do it. I did. Who cares what someone did 15/20 years ago, it's irrelevant. She was Shadow Chancellor from 2021 which made her the obvious choice. She also has an MSC from the London School of Economics which makes he more qualified than any of her predecessors.
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  649. Labour would have ensured the National Debt was higher had its proposals for longer tougher restrictions been adopted.
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  650. Reform accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds from a Muslim donor. You obviously know this ?
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  651. Interesting fact, the leaders of the French Revolution were lawyers, does that sound familiar ?
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  652. Only a ministerial instigated Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel a person to attend and give evidence.
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  653. Obviously, landlords are no different from other businesses.
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  654. The answer to your question is someone to whom £12m is insignificant and just wants the problem to go away as quickly and quietly as possible.
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  655. It's not the Councils doing this, it's the Government.
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  656.  @FXTrader247  They certainly deserve more than footballers !
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  657. Great move, let's tax them more as well and offset this with a reduction in fuel duty. I would never buy a smokers car or house, you just can't get rid of the smell.
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  658. Unless you work cash in hand and don't have a permanent address there will always be a paper trail of your activities.
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  659.  @diegolove173  Gordon Brown was the person who deregulated the UK financial sector and sold off at the worst possible time most of our God reserves.
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  660. No thanks, I have a Bentley to run.
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  661. He was being very diplomatic, do you understand the concept ?
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  662. Was never on mine.
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  663. London is bankrupt and this is a quick fix which will generate huge amounts of money.
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  664. How will you live without an income ?
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  665.  @vanhooler358  How will you live without an income, most working people don't live at home with mummy and daddy.
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  666. Money well spent. UK tourism and the hospitality industry will benefit hugely, so very good for our economy.
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  667. You can for Contempt if you breach a Court Order. On the Order it's clearly written that you can be sent to prison if you breach it.
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  668. Why would you want a new PM who is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, hardly two of the most trusted occupations ?
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  669. Do you actually understand what the purpose of the House of Lords is ? I didn't think so.
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  670. The UK government is showing the strong leadership demanded by the majority of the public. Welby's opinion which he has every right to express, is one that very few share.
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  671. The poor always suffer, it's nothing new. You get out of life what you put into it.
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  672. It's not political. It's an issue that effects everyone on this planet.
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  673. Actually she is correct, it's copyright infringement normally dealt with under civil law but in certain circumstances can be a criminal offence. If you doubt me, just Google it. The Sun newspaper also published an article on 7th Feb 2018 on the singing of "Happy birthday" ! However I would expect the Police to use more common sense.
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  674. The Royal Navy doesn't get involved in civilian matters. It's that simple.
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  675. Probably £50, like the others who attended. It's only a fixed penalty notice, you get that for dropping litter !
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  676. Why do you assume that a future war will be fought in another country far away ?
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  677. Why do you think we don't already do this ?
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  678. With this attitude you will amount to nothing ! Such a shame.
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  679. What a great business opportunity for a bank to offer him an account. The free publicity would be huge and worth millions.
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  680. Lets see what those councils that become Reform controlled after the local elections decide to do. That will be interesting.
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  681. There is a very real possibility that Reform may now win sufficient seats to hold the balance of power. That would be really interesting making Starmer and Labour impotent.
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  682. Run away from becoming PM more like !
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  683. Remember the British Empire ?
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  684. Google "How a Public Enquiry works" ?
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  685.  @alexedwards6509  Effective policing at its best. We the public are to blame for allowing this pathetic woke culture to prevail rather than wholeheartedly rejecting it. When the officers on the ground can't rely on the support of senior officers because they are too frightened that a complaint may damage their careers there is something very wrong.
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  686. The key elements are the availability and affordability of fossil fuels. If they become unavailable or too expensive , your car becomes a garden ornament.
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  687.  @nikobellic570  Some people are just incapable of thinking things through.
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  688. We currently have a huge surplus of gas, but lack the storage capacity so it's exported to France. During periods of high demand we have to buy it in at higher prices.
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  689.  @robkeeleycomposer  if you live in a cash strapped Labour run Council you could be next. I don't !
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  690. Simple, in the case of war, an act of Parliament compelling you to do so.
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  691. Lets' not forget the Covid was funded by increasing Government debt and Labours policy of tougher restrictions would have only increased the need for borrowing. Is that being economically competent ?
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  692. She has done nothing corrupt or illegal unlike the owner of Tottenham football club. She has broken rules of confidentially and paid a high price for it.
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  693. Excellent commentary and analysis, easy to understand although it's not the message many people want to hear.
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  694. Have you seen Polands border fence with Belarus, its awesome and border guards are now allowed to use live ammunition !
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  695. Some people will have learned an important lesson...........change isn't always better !
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  696. Trail by social media, who needs facts, a sad reflection of the modern world.
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  697. Do you understand the difference between criminal and civil law ? There were no criminal proceeding taken against Andrew, only civil ones and he choose to settle out of court. This case was always about the money !
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  698. Me too. This needs to be stamped on, zero tolerrence.
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  699. It was uplifting to see members of the public dragging these eco terrorists from the highway and the Police joining in. Hopefully we will see much more of this, which I'm sure has the overwhelming support of the public.
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  700. The problem is this country has too much debt and that has unnerved the markets. Covid, Energy assistances, Tax cuts all paid for by increasing borrowing.
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  701.  @stephfoxwell4620  Life isn't fair, there has always been and will always be inequality in every society in every country, it's not unique to the UK. Instead of worrying about what others have, do whatever it takes to achieve your goals in life. Being financially comfortable is quite enough for me.
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  702. If the only candidate on my ballot paper was Labour, I would rather use it to wipe my arse on.
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  703. I have such seen a large pile of steaming dog shit, must be the same people.
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  704. Agreed.
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  705. Why so polite !
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  706. I gave up caring a long time ago.
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  707. Does anyone really know of what the job entails until they get to do it. Did Boris anticipate there being a Pandemic and then a war in the Ukraine.
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  708.  @FazeParticles  I'm one and I'm not in the least greedy. Yes ,I have a large house and a Bentley, but I worked very hard to achieve it.
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  709. As the Health Secretary he is a significant somebody.
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  710. There always has been and always will be. Harsh but true.
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  711. Im annoyed that there is huge support for farmers but none for ordinary people whose so called wealth is all invested in their home which has appreciated over a lifetime and is now greater than the insignificant £325k per person threshold.
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  712.  @Rosskles  Labour MP's lack the ambition and intelligence to do better.
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  713. We most certainly do, but I do agree that the present one needs reform. If the government with a large majority wanted to pass a law that banned all people under the age of 25 from staying out later than 9pm and there wasn't a second chamber who would challenge it ? Silly example but it illustrates the point.
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  714. Starmer scores yet another own goal.
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  715. Choose your degree carefully, its an investment in your future not a way of avoiding work for another 3 years.
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  716. They employ very good accountants.
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  717. Ironically the government with business expertise was voted out.
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  718. To where, oblivion ?
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  719. How sad your life must be if a Hose Pipe ban gets you excited !
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  720. The current situation is due to a multitude of factors culminating in a perfect storm. Brexit is just one and the only one which was of our own making.
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  721. In 1982 UK base rate was 10%, perhaps we should give it a try ?
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  722. After Rayners recent brush with the law she should understand the meaning of the word ILLEGAL !
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  723. @@SpookyDjinn Lets hope your home and family are in middle of it so you can experience it to the max. Not so funny now, is it ?
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  724. He was Justice Minister before a resigned his position because he wasn't allowed to introduce stricter immigration controls. I like him, he doesn't duck the issues.
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  725. A prime example of why Sunak won't call an election anytime soon.
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  726. Why not just let the court decide if the consultation process was legal or not ?
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  727. You do know that Boris was born in the USA !
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  728. Introducing them to their local A & E dept would be better expression of public frustration.
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  729. If I shared your conviction I would take the day of work, obviously not important enough for you.
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  730. That's the power of the market which didn't share her vision.
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  731. True, but when in another country it's that countries culture and laws that applies. Those who don't should be prepared to face the consequences.
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  732. Reformed and reduced in size. The HoL serves a very useful purpose in scrutinising all new government bills before they become law.
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  733. UCHR is why.
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  734. The use of reasonable force has legal protection.
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  735. Everyone is dishonest, its simply a matter of degrees.
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  736. Having moved from Essex to Suffolk, the price difference is very noticeable and the quality of life far better.
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  737. Jacob Rees Mogg, there is no one more British.
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  738. An inconvenient truth.
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  739.  @stevebbuk  Let's not forget that under Labour who wanted tougher lockdowns, the debt would have been even greater.
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  740. True and I understand other building societies have done similar. What is rather perverse is they regularly ask for customer feedback, they didn't like his !
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  741. Clarkson brought a farm from a farmer and farms it. Why assume when a farm is sold that it won't still be a farm ?
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  742.  @kayburnett6792  Only a fraction of the working population works on a Saturday ?
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  743. Starmer appears to put the rights of non biological women before those of biological women.
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  744. I would have been pleased if the Kings security detail had shot them dead.
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  745. Many others including me will.
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  746. Nowhere is the same, but some places are still very nice.
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  747. Strictly controlled immigration is needed, focusing solely on the needs of the country. Anyone entering the country illegally to be held in secure detention until deported.
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  748.  @GSparkS60  That such people have the vote is seriously worrying.
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  749. Well said Boris.
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  750. Does she realise that two thirds of our clothing is made from fossil fuel synthetics and she is covered in it from head to toe !
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  751. A plank that's worth £100m. By comparison you must be a grain of sawdust.
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  752. He has an 80 seat majority and next election not until May 2024.
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  753. So you know what's in it and are you willing to give up all the rights and protections it affords you ?
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  754.  @nigelground283  Look at who he was cleared by !
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  755. Will all those who received government cash, return it ?
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  756. I hope that those that know her make sure many more do.
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  757. Im sure both William and Kate are very grateful that they are not King and Queen and can bring up their children without such pressures. Their time will come.
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  758. Cannabis is recyclable, disposable vapes aren't.
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  759. True, freedom isn't all its cracked up to be. More Police on the streets, more Stop and Search, armed if necessary.
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  760. Imagine what would happen to families and businesses if it was, when a short while ago it was almost zero.
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  761. No point in moaning here, email your MP, tell him you will not vote for him unless he does something.Get all your friends to do the same.
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  762. I have seen many more petrol cars on fire, doesn't stop me buying one.
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  763. That would give the 800,000 of us, little more than the price of a cup of coffee each.
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  764. A vote that has a zero chance of success.
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  765. Sadly interest rates are not at 1982 levels of 10%. Still along way to go.
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  766. True but let's not forget the first 10 years of austerity were caused by the previous Labour Government bankrupting the public finances.
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  767. Free speech is not absolute, it has certain limitations, just as it does in the US even with the protection of the First amendment.
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  768. They renamed it Council Tax.
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  769. Its called voting !
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  770. The last Grooming Enquiry took 7 years and cost £184 million. Of its 22 recommendations only one was implemented just a few days ago !
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  771. I doubt if 52% would vote for Brexit today with the benefit of hindsight !!!!
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  772. Non Dom status isn't a tax loophole it's a tax incentive designed to encourage very wealthy foreign nationals to live in the UK. To become a Non Dom there is an annual fee of £30,000 to £60,000 and they pay UK tax on all their UK earnings. More importantly they spend their wealth here , which can be substantial and is good for our economy. They would be sorely missed if they decided to leave and many people would lose there jobs if they did. How much do you think Roman Abramovitch probably the richest Non Dom to have lived in the UK spent here ?
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  773. Deleted after it was seen 310,000 times ! The maximum sentence for inciting racial hatred is 7 years.
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  774. Like not put their bins out in protest.
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  775. How many people realise that the energy price cap will cost 3 times as much as the tax cuts ? The UK's problem is simple, we have borrowed too much money, Covid, Energy price cap and finally tax cuts, it has unnerved the markets.
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  776. I never use trains, too expensive and unreliable. I don't care what they do.
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  777. Not all companies have the same profit margins, so how do you establish what is excessive ? A small food retailer/convenience store will operate on a much higher margin than a supermarket.
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  778. Her dual fuel standing charge is more than the winter fuel payment, so put her heating on low and avoid her house becoming damp which will cost far more to put right.
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  779.  @dovetonsturdee7033  I'm already a Fascist and Transphobic, I don't care how many labels Im given.
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  780. Charles isn't paying for his protection any more, that's all that changed.
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  781. Taking in a lodger makes absolute sense, earn up to £625 per month tax free.
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  782. He doesn't have the power, surely you know this ?
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  783.  @garethkalum8297  Doesn't fit your agenda ?
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  784. Agree, but proportionately, otherwise you are the bad guy.
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  785. Or the opposition as representing the working class ?
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  786. Great guy, inspirational.
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  787.  @HouseOldSkoolRaver  Personal responsibility.
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  788. After the GE which Labour will obviously win, Sunak will resign as all defeated PM's do and Braverman will become the new right wing real Conservative party new leader. This is the Party I want to see, one the puts British people first and is proud to do so.
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  789. How would you represent a constituency in say Middlesborough and work in Westminster and vote in late night sessions? Some MP's need 2nd homes or central London hotel accommodation.
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  790. What's stopping you ?
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  791. They haven't the guts.
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  792. The UK has a constitutional monarchy and as the Monarch does not have the power to dissolve Parliament.
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  793. Not stupid just naive.
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  794. Trump has both the military and economic muscle that Starmer doesn't. What could Starmer threaten Pakistan with ?
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  795. Get very well qualified work exceptionally hard and you too could be a high earner, all it takes is the ambition to get to the top whatever it takes. Most people don't because they lack that ambition. Be comforted by the fact that she will pay several times more in tax and NI this year than you earn.
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  796. It's seen in Formula E !
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  797. Its a great way to make lots of money on property before getting out.
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  798. What Sunak chooses to do with his money is a personal decision, just as it is for you and me.
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  799. Not really, just political opportunism. It draws a clear line between the Government and the Tories. BTW I'm a Tory voter.
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  800. If they were paid the same as Mick Lynch they would be very happy. Ironic that the Union leader earns more than any of its members ?
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  801. Farage isn't even an MP, thats how committed to making a difference he is.
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  802.  @CrowdControl2K8  Amazing what rebranding can achieve.
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  803.  @JulieChallis  Arranging a National strike on a Saturday when most people don't work is a stroke of genius. That really will bring the country to a standstill.
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  804. Listen to "BBC Sounds Inside the Riots", I did and it will open your eyes.
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  805. More people working from home and even less demand for trains.
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  806. Do you believe Putin would have stopped at Ukraine ? It's a small price to pay to avoid a war in Europe, one which you would certainly be involoved in.
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  807. Because we didn't know any better, now we do.
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  808. Can't let a little thing like that get in the way of peoples prejudices and hatred of the BBC.
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  809.  @AlanFagan-y5l  The shareholders like UK Pension Funds wouldn't like it either.
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  810. The maximum sentence for common assault is 6 months in custody. I'm surprised he wasn't given a suspended sentence for a first offence.
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  811. The last enquiry cost £184 million and kicked the can down the road for 7 years.
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  812. Labour councillors preferring to leave on a point of principle rather than being voted out.
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  813.  @ValTwineDeaner  Write to the Chief Executive of the Bus company. Buses have CCTV, there will be a record of his behaviour.
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  814. He was born in Tooting, you do know this ?
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  815. As its always been.
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  816. Having handed Labour such a huge majority, they are hardly like to vote for PR.
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  817. Surely that's obvious ?
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  818. Clever man.
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  819. Twice your age ?
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  820. You don't seem to have a clue about what the role of judge is.
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  821. As the British Government gets its money from the British taxpayer, that's you and me, your suggestion is that the families should sue us ?
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  822. Be careful for what you wish for, sometimes wishes come true.
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  823. It's tragic when anyone loses their life unnecessarily and my thoughts are also with who family.
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  824. I thought you didn't like rich politicians, her father earned US$82m during the last 12 months.
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  825. We are a lot cleverer than the muppets who vote Labour.
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  826. Thats a very inconvenient truth for them to digest.
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  827. Selfishness is essential criteria in politics.
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  828. What would you call a person who has a Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics ?
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  829. Well put.
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  830. Probably a lot less than £35,000 and who knows how much the Sun paid the mother !
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  831. Why aren't you wealthy or at least comfortable ? What do you lack that they have ?
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  832. Overdue rate rise, it should have happened weeks ago. We need to mirror the US, not lag behind.
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  833. Yes, why penalise success? The poor however you define it pay very little or any tax and are those who gain most from the benefits system.
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  834. This one does, it's copyright infringement.The "Sun" published an article on 7th Feb 2018 pointing out that the singing of "Happy Birthday" was actually illegal ! Google it if you don't believe me ?
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  835. The darling of the Miners.
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  836. How naive, do you believe in the tooth fairy ?
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  837. @johnmarkrobinson2924 His earnings are not as high as Sunaks and his worth is tiny in comparison.
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  838. I wasn't aware Boris had been convicted of any crime ? A Fixed Penalty Notice isn't a criminal offence, unless everyone who has ever received a parking ticket is ?
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  839. Probably also someone very young, who no doubt will be from a broken home and belong to an ethnic minority.
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  840. Blackford wearing yet another very smart and I'm sure very expensive tailor made suit. A great advert for the self elected champion of the poor.
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  841. Negativity is the hallmark of a loser. Be positive.
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  842. It's also desperate ones, this expansion is just a cash cover to bail out a bankrupt TFL.
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  843.  @wendysmith2255  You do have a say through your own MP if you could be bothered.
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  844. Agreed, but the guy does get a mention on GB news and will probably be very popular locally.
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  845. Anything but. However relying on people to use the money for its intended purpose is in some cases a big ask !
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  846. Not really, they are being prudent and protecting your money. If a fraudster withdrew £3000 from your account without ID, the bank would have failed in its duty of care and would have to reimburse you.
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  847. What French culture ?
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  848. Depends were you go. Can't say the same about Luton, I thought I was in Bagdad !
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  849. Warriors are not interested in getting into politics which is rather essential if you want them in Parliament.
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  850. Its the government we have, take personal responsibility and get the most from life.
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  851. For some people, particularly younger ones with higher borrowing requirements you are absolutely right, but there will still be many who can afford them. We have an acute shortage of housing in the UK, there is now less incentive for developers to build new ones, people are living longer and the population is increasing. The demand for housing will inevitably increase further with more people chasing fewer properties. The circumstances are vastly different !
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  852. The rich have luxury of choosing where they live. If the UK becomes unfriendly, they go elsewhere and take their wealth with them. The top 1% of earners pay 25% of all income tax, the top 50% pay 90%. If the taxpayer didn't bail out a few of the banks, the entire banking system would have failed and with it the economy and that includes your job.
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  853. Its interesting that most people haven't considered this possibility, £35,000 is a lot of money for a few smutty pics.
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  854. Some of his policies are very middle of the road.
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  855. Ordinary people pay 40% IHT , rather than 20% and we don't get 10 years to pay. Fairness for all is needed by abolishing it completely. Increase income tax to make up the loss of revenue.
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  856. No doubt Starmer and Rayner will be their first customers.
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  857. Shareholders own the company, dividends are in effect what they are paid for investing in the business. Dividends are taxable.
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  858. It's a Jag, a great British built car, although sadly now Indian owned.
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  859. Get's my vote. Scrapping IHT costs less than reducing the rate of VAT by 1%.
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  860. Well done, traded up 3 times in 4 years and repaid mine at age 46 and retired at 50. My employers pension commenced immediately which was sufficient. Didn't waste my money like many of my peers, repaying my mortgage was my number 1 priority.
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  861. Highly intelligent, very successful and worth over £100m !
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  862. Starmer always has a choice, he has the backing of his MP's and a huge majority in Parliament.
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  863. Although estimates differ Russia has lost @ 350,000 troops invading Ukraine. How is that respect ?
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  864. Who cares about Covid now it's old news.
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  865. How would you deport a British citizen born in this country ? Perhaps we need a Guantanamo Bay of our own, somewhere off the Scottish Highlands ?
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  866. An intelligent and informed answer is unusual for this channel.
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  867. The Police did themselves much more good than harm in the court of public opinion. That's the highest court in the land !
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  868. The reality is there will always be a hardcore of Labour voters.
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  869. Zoom meetings are now commonplace in business, perhaps this is also one way forward for MP surgeries.
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  870. At present Reform just 5 MP's and the next election is 4 years away. That's the reality.
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  871. As he should be ,London deserves a world class public transport system. Shame he can't manage it's finances.
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  872. It's estimated that having a Royal family contributes @ £2bn a year to our economy. Does anybody else's family contribute as much ?
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  873. "The pen is mightier than the sword", ever heard this quote before ?
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  874. Even more importantly who will back it and with what ?
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  875. Sunak is Starmers worst nightmare.
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  876. Was Boris Johnsons name on your ballot paper, it wasn't on mine and I voted Tory ?
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  877. It would be good to see concerned citizens, wearing masks or balaclavas, enlightening them on the errors of their ways !
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  878. The most serious crimes of all
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  879. The Romans, Danes and Normans conquered Britain, did they apologise ?
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  880. Correct. Equally when they do they are not obliged to give a reason. Banks no longer care about adverse publicity, they know people hate them.
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  881.  @roywatson8133  Which was simply rebranded as "Council Tax".
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  882.  @davidkennedy8929  Borrowers enjoyed a sustained period of ultra low rates, now its savers turn to enjoy higher rates.
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  883. True, a different much tougher approach preventing them from entering the country is required. Once we rid ourselves of the ECHR, this will be so much easier and with a few exceptions hugely popular.
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  884. Drama queen, move on.
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  885. Ironically only in the one visited by the journalist, 5 minutes before closing !
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  886. Those who abuse the system have spoilt it for those like yourself who at times in their life genuinely need help.
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  887. A man currently banned from being a Company Director by HMRC for failing to pay £1m in taxes. Shall I mention his prison sentence for assault ?
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  888. Sadly its not, otherwise it would have been done. The UK doesn't have a return agreement with France. If the RNLI was prevented from picking them up and the risk of drowning became very real the numbers would decline rapidly.
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  889. Diagnosing someone with zero knowledge of them is a real gift !
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  890.  @Lovelyday137  Private medical cover was very likely a perk of his job, which is common for the highly paid.
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  891. Ordinary people who took a risk which paid off. Good luck to them.
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  892. That's a cause worth supporting, increase income tax to cover the loss of revenue. Give everyone the incentive to succeed in life.
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  893. How would you punish France, the UK's gateway to Europe our largest market ?
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  894.  @garagenigel  Your Pension Fund is probably also reliant on these dividends, you do know this ?
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  895. Well said. Put the UK and its citizens first, obviously I'm a far right extremist !
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  896. Seems fair and a vote winner.
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  897. Agreed, but there are many ways of saying it and the language chosen is important.
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  898. Work from home when and where ever possible. Let the strikers be the architects of their own demise.
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  899.  @chrishart8548  Probably two more 0.25% increases, then a long period of stability before any falls occur which when they do will be small and gradual. The era of 0.1% base rate will not be returning, ever.
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  900. My world was just fine. Many of my friends now spend part of their week working from home, something they wouldn't have done if not for the lockdowns. Their lives are so much better now.
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  901. You don't like her policies, you don't know the person.
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  902. He will be as quickly forgotten as his predecessors, that's what happens to former PM's.
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  903. Because he can and this is very deliberate. Aren't we lucky to have Boris.
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  904. Wars come in many forms, the French could restrict access to its ports and the gateway to Europe, our largest market is blocked. If your company exports to Europe, your job would be at risk. There are many ways the French could retaliate, like raising tariffs on UK goods.
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  905. You get much better quality of treatment when you have a private dentist.
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  906. From the moment you are born you are subject to the laws, customs and rules of the country of your birth.
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  907. Absolutely right.
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  908. So sad, so desperate, so Starmer.
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  909. Many are deported after they have served their sentence.
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  910. Would be good to see Javid get his old job back.
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  911. All quiet from every other religious spokesperson too including the Church of England !
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  912. Then why stay, other than for all the freebies you get from the state.
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  913. I have little or no confidence in most people.
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  914. A Labour MP criticising the government, wow thats unusual. If there had been an emergency budget, he would have criticised that as well. Labour are all talk and no policies.
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  915. If only it was that simple.
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  916. In the UK we have Freedom of Expression not Freedom of Speech and it has limitations.
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  917. Knife crime, very serious offence.
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  918. Rolls Royce have announced that they won't be building anymore more, so I can't have one !
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  919.  @NeilBarratt  Not so if you live in the countryside and have oil fired heating and a log burner.
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  920.  @FarRightConspiracyTheorist  What's stopping you, other than the courage to do so ?
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  921. It has fighter jets, two aircraft carriers and nuclear subs. It also shares a base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean which US B52's armed with massive bunker busting bombs can be deployed, if they aren't already.
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  922. Armed police, zero tolerance.
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  923. Sadly the poor are always discriminated against, it's the consequence of being poor.
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  924. To fail hopelessly again.
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  925. A child killer doesn't have the protection of anyone.
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  926.  @beemerrobbie  The age of consent is 16 !
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  927. These vaccinations have a limited lifespan, that's why boosters are needed. It's not difficult to understand ?
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  928. The two party system is much better, three risks a coalition and look how awful the last one was.
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  929.  @patriciayoung5220  The personal allowance for Pensioners is no different from anyone else, perhaps it should be higher, it would be a vote winner.
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  930.  @bengun8540  Lucky you, others aren't so fortunate.
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  931. Hope they weren't supplied on credit ?
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  932. Still 121 seats and the official opposition, a hammering but not a wipeout.
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  933. Oh joy, just keeps getting better.
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  934.  @oliveoil7642  Hindsight makes experts of us all. Also she is a specialist in an entirely unrelated area of medicine.
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  935. Supported by Labour.
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  936. Not everyone gives up as easily as you.
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  937. Simple answer, she wasn't on the Order Paper at PMQ's. Plenty of others to get through in 30 mins.
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  938.  @chkldstgee2433  A property developer and financier, such trustworthy and honourable professions ?
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  939.  @brianlopez8855  Wait for the budget you will be shit upon from a great height.
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  940. What would be the benefit to Starmer ?
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  941. Israeli style, a very good idea and that would include every illegal immigrant over 18 the moment they landed on our shores. They however would all be stationed abroad.
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  942. A blockade of the Channel by the Navy would be very popular. Regular shipping would be unaffected.
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  943. Why now, the most recent allegation is 13 years old ?
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  944. Common sense, people centred policies. A good guy.
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  945. Do you know what she specialises in ? Its rather like asking for advise on fixing your plumbing from a baker !
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  946. As does mine and not before time.
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  947. When the alternative is Socialism, Fascism seems very attractive.
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  948. For what, making the tea ! Yesterdays man and old windbag.
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  949. Australia doesn't have a continent 42 times its size just 20 miles from its shores. As the UK no longer has return agreements with the majority of Europe it can't simply return illegal immigrants.
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  950. The politics of envy.
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  951. 40 plus years is many governments.
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  952. As should every person who voted for them, those that didn't bother to vote should face an even worse punishment.
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  953. Probably students at the local college.
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  954. I wouldn't have allowed an unvaccinated tradesman in my home during the Pandemic, so Im with Charlie.
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  955. Try living without one.
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  956. Unfortunately the government has at present to abide by the rulings of the ECHR. The sooner we don't the better.
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  957. As its nowhere near where I live I thinks it's a great idea. Not sure I would feel the same if it was on my doorstep ?
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  958. Absolutely right. A common sense and practical approach. Well done Nigel.
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  959.  @andrewfallon2719  Most ordinary working people struggle to get through the month, they have little or no savings.
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  960. Someone with very low standards obviously.
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  961. Losers see problems, winners see opportunities. Take responsibility for your own future, it's what successful people do.
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  962. The Queen is entitled to claim a state pension, I not aware if she does. Apparently Charles does, which would also entitle him to a winter fuel payment but I understand he donates his to charity.
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  963. Free speech is not absolute either, it has certain limitations. For instance if it incites violence, hatred, discrimination or harassment.
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  964. Do you think labour would reverse it ????????????
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  965. The Police protect the public against acts of terrorism and have at times had to make the ultimate sacrifice when doing so.
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  966. The BBC didn't make it, ITV did ! Perhaps you are the one who should do your homework.
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  967. Without getting paid £35,000 too !
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  968. The BBC is no better or worse than any large organisation.
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  969. Perhaps you should become a recluse and never leave your house ?
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  970. Fiscal policy is the governments responsibility, monetary policy the B of E's.
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  971. After 40 plus years what's the emergency ? Harsh but true.
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  972. Not in politics though. Do you watch PMQ's ?
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  973.  @bobsocks7575  A bitter and jealous person who will never amount to anything.
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  974.  @supermarionugget8657  Very meanly tested. Could you live on £13k a year ?
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  975. The Chancellor is meeting with the Banks to discuss this.
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  976. With a population of 67 million, YES !
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  977. If you deliberately do stupid things then you should be prepared to accept the consequences.
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  978. We will pay it one way or the other, nothing new whatsoever.
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  979. Agreed, anyone who feels Labour have a magic wand and everything would change overnight is seriously deluded.
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  980. When you say Banks you probably don't realise that it was only two. One has since repaid in full.
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  981. A party with 5 MP's out of 650 and the next election over 4 years away. As a realist it's hardly a cause for celebration.
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  982. Its very amusing to see both Starmer and Rayner in the headlines for all the wrong reasons and Labour losing support because of it.
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  983. You already pay road tax, fuel duty and vat. Your car insurance premium has tax added as well. Freedom of movement is heavily taxed already !
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  984. Ask Elon Musk how many hours he works each week ?
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  985. So is murder, rape etc but it still happens.
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  986. Why would he, what's in it for him ?
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  987. Not mine, but I wouldn't vote for a Nigerian immigrant.
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  988. He's a money man, we always make do well, irrespective if the markets go up or down. Buy on fear, sell on greed.
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  989. A big hello from me, GB news greatest signing.
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  990. Six out of seven Outer London Councils affected have refused to allow ULEZ signage to be put up. The six are all Conservative controlled. A good reason to vote for them.
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  991. Well done and Im sure you made sacrifices, took risks and worked very hard to get to this position. There will always be those who are jealous of your success but are too lazy to follow your example.
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  992.  @mikedavis-kp1sx  Don't you like people exercising their own freewill ?
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  993. Better and they are less wasteful, it's just laziness nothing more.
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  994. Politics reflects society at large. As long as an MP does their job, I really don't care how many jobs or sources of income or how rich they are. It's irrelevant. What I want is clever successful people in government with a broad experience of life and business.
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  995. It's not the Councils, it's the Government.
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  996. Driving style always had made a difference to fuel consumption as of course will be the type of vehicle you drive. My Bentley isn't ever going to be more fuel efficient than my Astra !
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  997. What possible benefit to the EU is there of Ukraine joining ? From Ukraines point of view it would be both a source of cash to rebuild and importantly as an EU member joining NATO.
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  998. Whose fault is that for allowing this ridiculous woke culture to prevail instead of forcefully rejecting it. Support the Police and allow them to do their job.
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  999. A car is as lethal as a gun. When he drove off he had no thought for anyone but himself.
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  1000.  @clmclmn21  That's easy, take personal responsibility for your own life and be prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. Waiting for someone else to solve all your problems and make life easy for you isn't an option.
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  1001. Even if you are correct, how does help when it now cost significantly more each month to buy the same house, with a lower mortgage, for 10% less. Other than a cash buyer or one who needs a small mortgage, everyone else is worse off !
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  1002.  @userNKg11  Correct, but what most YouTubers fail to realise is that the age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10.
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  1003.  @basilbaby7678  All of them.
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  1004. Even if a person is found not guilty in court, it doesn't mean they are innocent. However those who deliberately make 100% false accusations deserve to be prosecuted. Have you ever been arrested because of untrue accusations made by a spiteful vindictive woman whose only motive is financial ? I have !
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  1005. Can you imagine Starmer and Labours reaction if Boris came back, I would pay to watch it !
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  1006.  @forcryingoutloud  Im a Boomer as well, there is no hope for me !
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  1007. Thats about all they are good for.
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  1008. The NHS is funded through taxation, the more demands placed upon it, the more taxation is required.
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  1009. Pensioners are no different from any others in society, some are very poor, others extremely wealthy and most somewhere in between.
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  1010. Benefit is a strange choice of world, if you live in an area where the fracking will take place and your home starts to shake !
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  1011. Rent a room and earn up to £625 a month tax free. It may not be ideal but if you have the space it takes the sting out any mortgage increase.
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  1012. They are complicit, not solely responsible.
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  1013. When you aren't in government and unlikely to ever have to prove your policies will work in practice its easy to make bold headline grabbing statements.
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  1014. Im sure that will happen soon, hopefully they will be wearing a Keir Starmer mask for ease of identification !
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  1015.  @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny  She is Oxford educated, ex Bank of England and highly regarded by the City.
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  1016. Probably after they have forced the Chairman out which is a much bigger issue of creditability.
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  1017.  @thumperrabbit6848  Try Russian stye and see how much you like that.
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  1018. I still have mine on my key ring and it goes everywhere with me.
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  1019. Typically any charity that receives Royal patronage sees its donations increase ten fold.
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  1020. I don't believe in the court of public opinion, leave it to a court of law to decide.
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  1021. You won't be applying for a job in the public sector or civil service ?
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  1022.  @petergardner760  If it was that simple it would have already been done.Remember France is the UK gateway to Europe our largest trading partner. Suppose we tried this and the French responded by blocking access to its ports or all UK shipping ?
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  1023.  @stephfoxwell4620  People like someone else to blame for their problems. Apparently those of us in the so called "Boomer generation" had everything so easy. I never remember it being easy ?
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  1024.  @government_is_violence  We don't have our school children massacred by loonies with guns.Obviously you think this is a price worth paying ?
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  1025. Facts can and are frequently manipulated to prove any agenda.
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  1026. It would be strange if they did.
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  1027. Simple, he had been a critic of it from the beginning, it was obvious he would cancel it.
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  1028. One farmer sells, another farmer buys and farming continues. Thats what happened when the farm in my lane changed hands.
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  1029. Top tip, engage brain before opening gob or posting comment on line.
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  1030. Crime wouldn't be a problem then, I'm liking it.
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  1031. He talked a lot of common sense which I agreed with, but what he wasn't able to do was give a time scale, which is rather important.
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  1032.  @NeoFreshair  Covid is here to stay, make no mistake. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if certain groups of the population received further jabs. Just as I have an annual jab, I may need the same for Covid.
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  1033.  @brian.7966  True, although its largely just common sense. What he didn't mention is a timescale, which is probably the question on everybody's lips.
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  1034. Labours plan is what ?
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  1035. I have no intention of paying anymore in tax than I am legally required to do. If a legitimate way of avoiding paying tax exists, I use it as should every financially astute person. Tax evasion is illegal and entirely different.
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  1036. A very reasonable and fair approach for all.
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  1037. Likewise Starmer is the best thing going for the Tories, unless Rayner becomes Labour leader, I do hope so !
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  1038. It's a distant second to inflation and the cost of living.
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  1039. A few possibly, the vast majority certainly not. I know a guy whose daughter died in the dentists chair !
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  1040.  @Enough_Is_Enough_Official  Wrong, the King cannot dissolve Parliament, the PM must ask the King to do it. The kings powers are ceremonial.
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  1041. Very apt.
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  1042. My Nike trainers are worn out and i don't want to pay for a new pair, is that reason enough ?
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  1043. Even Trump called this undemocratic. What happens next is interesting, will everyone unite behind Harris or will there be a fight for the nomination ?
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  1044. There is absolutely nothing to stop Farage appearing on GB news without payment. Labour believe his motivation is purely financial.
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  1045. I would still be one if I had not mistake of getting married and very quickly divorced.
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  1046. Let's be clear the age of sexual consent is 16, so literally anything goes. Whilst Edwards actions may be morally repugnant, they were not illegal. Drug addicts selling themselves for the price of a fix is sadly not uncommon.
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  1047. The ECHR has a lot to do with it, so we need to divorce ourselves from it constraints asap.
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  1048. A Labour council. The last time Labour were in Government they bankrupted the public finances too.
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  1049. It's not Starmers gift to do so. Google "How the Speaker is Elected" and learn something ?
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  1050. These are rules, not laws.
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  1051. There are lots of things as a tax payer I don't like funding but Ukraine isn't one of them.
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  1052. Great idea as an aspiration, as a practical reality it's unachievable.
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  1053. Why do we need a multi millionaire property developer and financier, a man who has made his living by exploiting ordinary people ?
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  1054. The current thresholds are totally inadequate, they haven't keep pace with inflation or property price increases and that's why very ordinary people are increasingly effected.
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  1055. Starmer as being effective as being consumed by fire.
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  1056. For an overall majority Reform will need to win 326 seats. That's a very big ask !
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  1057. VAT percentage remained the same, the price it was charged on increased. During the Pandemic my heating oil cost @23p per litre, now its three times this amount.
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  1058. I will never vote anything but Tory, rock on Boris !
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  1059. Neither am I, are you ?
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  1060. They don't want Starmer and Labour either.
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  1061. I agree, but sadly that's just wishful thinking.
    3
  1062. If an MP's constituents feel they spent too much time working on 2nd jobs then they can petition them to be deselected or vote them out at the next election. Whilst I could understand Starmer insisting his own MP's don't have 2nd jobs, he has no business dictating how other Party leaders run their parties.
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  1063. Perhaps all Police entrants should now have a1st class honours Criminal law degree ?
    3
  1064. They will be looking again, with both eyes open this time.
    3
  1065. But he felt he was too important to have an account with an ordinary Bank like you and me ? He also only became interested when he was personally affected, before that he did absolutely nothing. Nothing more than his own self interest and pandering to his feelings of superiority.
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  1066. Did Boris or any member of the government attend these alleged parties ? No. If some civil servants and staff broke the rules thats a matter of internal discipline. No.10 has over 100 rooms, so why would Boris know what was happening ? His flat is on the third floor.
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  1067. £15 billion, that was the "Cost of Living Support" package announced in May and the new new PM will be doing more. Pay attention !
    3
  1068. Great news.
    3
  1069. Don't you mean potential Labour voters, hope you enjoy paying higher taxes.
    3
  1070. The world is now a vastly different place. move on and deal with it.
    3
  1071. Tax avoidance is legal and to be recommended at every opportunity, tax evasion is entirely different and illegal.
    3
  1072. I'm 69 and retired at 50.
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  1073. A first year Junior doctor earns £ 29300 so just over £14ph, with 3 years training it increases to £40,200 ( £43,900 after the pay rise).
    3
  1074. Why would he ?
    3
  1075. Probably not the BBC now.
    3
  1076. Having good professional advice and a friendly valuer is a must !
    3
  1077. I'm just grateful that it wasn't the Labour party in government, they wanted far tougher restrictions or have you forgotten ?
    3
  1078.  @Del-Scent  Having a monarchy is estimated to contribute @ £2bn a year to the UK economy. Thousands of people employed in tourism and hospitality have jobs because we have a monarchy.
    3
  1079. GB news does it's best to make it so.
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  1080. All that will change is that he will now have to pay for his protection officers himself.
    3
  1081. Government policy and in particular the Home Secretary dictate how our Police operate.
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  1082. Lots of assumptions based on ignorance. Have you any idea what its like inside Wakefield Prison ?
    3
  1083. The issue of prison overcrowding is not new, the previous government were also looking at early releases. The problem today is with a rising prison population were do you put them. No one seems to have an answer ?
    3
  1084. He can't resist the opportunity to grab the headlines.
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  1085. He's a huge asset, brilliant mind and the best speaker.
    3
  1086. Be careful what you wish for there are plenty far worse on the far left of the Labour party.
    3
  1087. Me too. Do you know RNLI has charity status.
    3
  1088. You do, thats why we have general elections.
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  1089. Me, he likes gardening and Aston Martins as do I.
    3
  1090. You miss the point, the Blairs didn't buy it and company did. The question you should be asking is why hasn't HMRC closed this loophole ?
    3
  1091.  @mymemories1953  Spot on.
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  1092.  @GrahamGibbins  This isn't the USA. There is no such thing in the UK.
    3
  1093. He made some interesting points but how will the government fund the shortfall in revenue by cutting these taxes without increasing borrowing or slashing services ?
    3
  1094. If Enoch Powell had become PM, this wouldn't even be a subject for discussion. Sadly we have an issue that needs to be dealt with urgently.
    3
  1095. If the French taxation system is anything like ours, to avoid paying tax is almost impossible even if you don't have a job.
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  1096. @b gg They buy things, like fuel which is taxed. In the UK @65% of the price of a litre of petrol is tax.
    3
  1097. Agreed, every working adult should contribute equally.
    3
  1098. I wish her well, she has the right approach.
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  1099.  @adamskyj69  Spot on and I don't know of anyone that has been fined 2 years after the breach occurred. Too many drama queens with an overblown sense of entitlement.
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  1100. I hope there is an overwhelming public support and these cowards are caught and receive a very long prison sentence.
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  1101. Think bigger.
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  1102. You do know he's a multi millionaire property developer and financier, a man who has made his living by exploiting ordinary people.
    3
  1103. They do, bad things happen irrespective of how many Police there are. The Police need the support of the public to be effective, hopefully it will be forthcoming and the scum that committed this awful crime will be caught and punished severely.
    3
  1104. Im pleased you are supporting your local pub landlord.
    3
  1105. Publicly owned utilities never did, they were a disaster.
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  1106. 46 resignations , 46 new loyal appointments !
    3
  1107. Those who are incapable of doing themselves, criticise those that actually do.
    3
  1108. What they don't have since Brexit is any return agreements other than with Albania. Any government would have the same problem. Preventing them from coming here in the first instance is the only solution, but no one seems to have the answer to achieving it ?
    3
  1109. It's simple, higher borrowing costs reduces disposable income, therefore you buy less and inflation falls.
    3
  1110. The will of the British public is far more important.
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  1111. If you don't feel you are fairly paid get another job, it's not rocket science but you do need to get of your lazy backside to do it.
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  1112.  @Army-Vets-Rule  You are probably right, but carrying arms will only make the situation worse.
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  1113.  @cyberash3000  That's very inconvenient, so lets ignore it !!!!
    3
  1114. As a vote for Reform was essentially a vote for Labour, who will a vote for reform be next time ?
    3
  1115. Many, particularly those who live in London and the South East where property prices are very much higher.
    3
  1116. Income tax cuts whilst most welcome do very little or nothing for those either just above or below the zero rate band. Other areas of taxation, like a reduction in fuel duty and vat together with the abolition of vat on domestic fuel bills would be of greater benefit for those on the lowest incomes.
    3
  1117. Right so.
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  1118.  @bunnysingh2889  Dream on.
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  1119. Isn't that considered "free speech ?
    3
  1120. Italy has yet another coalition government only achieved by doing deals and reaching compromises. Typically an Italian parliament lasts a mere 13 months before breaking down having achieved little or nothing.
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  1121. Council tax is based on two adults living in the property, so if there are four adults in a household, two are effectively not paying any.
    3
  1122. Hardly a consideration. The state will be paying to keep him locked up for a very long time.
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  1123. They would, people were too blinded by their hatred of the Tories to care.
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  1124. You could as easily die because of one.
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  1125. Great idea, but who will fund the cost, obviously the taxpayer.
    3
  1126. The luxury that Corporations and the very rich have is that they can be based anywhere they choose. If countries don't offer incentives for them they will simply move taking their wealth and all the jobs they provide with them.
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  1127. No change then from Sunak ?
    3
  1128. Mid term local elections are never good for a government. The new illegal immigration policy shows the government are 100% in tune with the mood of the public.
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  1129. Woke culture has infected many businesses, hopefully this will make all businesses take notice.
    3
  1130. Top tip, plan for your retirement, relying on the state pension alone is not enough.
    3
  1131. Good news would have been an interest rate rise.
    3
  1132.  @AlwaysEngland  It worked incredibly badly thats were they were sold off. Just prior to the recent increase in the price cap several smaller energy providers went bust as they couldn't sustain the losses incurred when prices spiked and they were selling at less than cost. It's ironic that no one called for them to be saved and nationalised ?
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  1133. Why not support ordinary people who also have to pay IHT, thats a cause worth supporting.
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  1134. JRM is probably the most intelligent person in Parliament and certainly the best speaker. He's an iron fist in a velvet glove, never rude, just precision like reason allowing the other person to make themselves look stupid.
    3
  1135. Well said, one of the few sensible comments.
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  1136. Labours solution to the problem is what ?
    3
  1137. When you have 404 seats in Parliament you can do whatever you like.
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  1138. Google "Bridgen Lied in Court" and see if you feel the same ?
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  1139. It was mentioned on BBC Radio 4 news earlier this morning.
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  1140. In England we have far more serious issues to consider, did Boris have a party and crucially did he eat cake ? You have it so easy in Canada.
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  1141. The local community will know who the are.
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  1142. Very few can speak as well.
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  1143. Agreed, some people would call us Fascist for having such views.
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  1144. Having a Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford and a Masters Degree from the London School of Economics is a very good start. Having been Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2021 to 2024 made her more qualified than other Labour MP.
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  1145. Why not permanently ? Why not a free Bentley for everyone ? Life isn't easy and it's certainly not fair, that's the reality. Take personal responsibility and do the very best you can.
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  1146. Moving the problem on.
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  1147. Agreed, brilliant mind and the best speaker.
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  1148.  @chrishart8548  More people in this country own their homes outright than have mortgages and its only a small number of those with mortgages that won't survive the remainder will adjust their lifestyles by whatever amount is necessary.
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  1149. France is the gateway to Europe and our biggest market, so not annoying the French is rather obvious. Tice talks a good fight that's all.
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  1150. Unrealistic.
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  1151. Wrong, they rule the world and always will.
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  1152. Why ? Restrictions in England are so much less than any other part of the UK. I don't even notice them.
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  1153. He's an opportunist and a popularist, nothing more.
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  1154. Used against a frail lady in her 90's, very little power is needed. Just the sight of it in the hands of a looney could be enough to kill.
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  1155.  @soviet700  The intelligence of the average Youtuber is very worrying.
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  1156. Not mine though.
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  1157. Then leave asap.
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  1158. There are more than enough taxes on so called wealth. Earn over £1000 in interest on a savings account and you get taxed, how fair is that ?
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  1159. He would be disqualified from becoming an MP as he has been to prison for more than one year. Read the eligibility criteria.
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  1160. Agreed, however if a Police Officer kicked and stamped on the head of a person already restrained and in handcuffs that's also unacceptable behaviour.
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  1161.  @awwasson  They require very similar skills.
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  1162. Disgusting, low life thief who didn't like getting caught. Well done shop keeper.
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  1163. We have plenty left and it's not like we don't own overseas companies. Your pension fund will have overseas investments.
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  1164. With no documents how do you know their country of origin ? Other than aAbania we don't have any return agreements.
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  1165. A return to a proper Conservative Government, long overdue.
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  1166.  @boota1979  I'm retired and I can say the same.
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  1167. We currently have lots of cheap gas, but as we lack the storage capacity it's exported to France.
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  1168. Most of those things you think he owns are in fact owned by the Crown Estate or held in trust. The Coronation will be have huge benefits for the UK economy, particularly tourism and the hospitality industry.
    3
  1169. Apathy is the overwhelming characteristic of the people, not power.
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  1170.  @sheilamorrell6329  Actually as a Constitutional Monarch he can only dissolve Parliament when asked by the PM. His powers are purely ceremonial.
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  1171. The ECHR also offers British citizens important protections which would be lost by simply leaving. A compromise is always the best way forward.
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  1172. In 1979 base rate peaked at 17%, as an ex banker I remember this very well. Prudence as they say is a virtue, which for some will be painful experience.
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  1173. Have you read his criminal record. Google it ?
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  1174. Can't see Labour wanting it now .
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  1175. Who do you intend fighting, its important you decide who the real enemy is ?
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  1176. Very true, one day if you are lucky you will be in a similar position.
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  1177. A common misconception, only 2 UK banks were bailed out, Lloyds and RBS and only RBS remains 38% owned by the taxpayer.
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  1178. Since her alleged fraud wasn't reported to the Police by then then employer, no !
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  1179. Why, no indigenous people were harmed ?
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  1180. As criminals increasingly use technology so should law enforcement.
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  1181. Starmer shot down in flames.
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  1182. Business, the Supermarkets and British agriculture all disagree with you.
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  1183. You were ripped off.
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  1184. That would require them to be working, earning more than £12,570 and having a NI number.
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  1185. Can't change past but you can influence the future.
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  1186. Everyone has vested interests, there is no such thing as completely independent. We are all products of our life experiences.
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  1187. Plenty of ways to improve your income if you can be bothered to look.
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  1188. It's not, but it does need reform. Suppose the bill before them was an Anti Strike Bill that removed the right of every working person to strike. Without the House of Lords to challenge it, the bill would already be law.
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  1189. You seem to be suffering from selective memory. Before leaving office the Tories had cut employees NI twice and didn't resolve the Doctors, nurses, train drivers or many other public sector workers pay disputes. For the avoidance of doubt I voted Tory.
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  1190. My sentiments too.
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  1191. Google " Bridgen lied in Court" and see if you feel the same ?
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  1192. I have no problem with armed police on the street in the worst areas. Anyone threatening the Police with a weapon gets taken down hard.
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  1193. Why not rent a room, you can receive up to £625 per month tax free.
    3
  1194. This is what happens when you open Pandora's box without thinking things through first.
    3
  1195. It's not how long or hard you work that's important, but what you achieve. Knowing how and when to delegate is one of the many qualities of an effective leader.
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  1196. GBN spreading misinformation as usual.
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  1197. Personal savings allowance is presently £1000. Interest earned above this amount is taxed at 20%.for basic rate taxpayers. The treasury has benefited significantly in recent years due to higher interest rates.
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  1198. Protest night and day, seven days a week, but do it peacefully. How hard can it be ?
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  1199. What history do they have in the UK ? Crime is crime and should be dealt with as the circumstances dictate irrespective of race, religion, sexuality etc.
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  1200. This dates back to the 1980's even before there was a CPS and apparently still exists today some 12 years after Starmer left the job.
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  1201. She's factually correct, even though offensive. She's also black !
    3
  1202. Governments always do, nothing new.
    3
  1203. Life isn't fair.
    3
  1204. He's still PM until a replacement is elected or interim one is appointed. He resigned a Party leader, there is a subtle difference and its happened several times before.
    3
  1205.  @El.Cid17  Obviously another sad and desperate Labour supporter.
    3
  1206. Rishi would have experienced similar problems, the damage was done a long time before Truss became PM.
    3
  1207. Do they ?
    3
  1208. Why was there so little security at Capitol Hill, it's as if the Democrats planned it ! They are so afraid of Trump.
    3
  1209. He was the architect of his own demise, if that not day it was always going to happen.
    3
  1210. Whats wrong with recession, why do we have this obsession with year on year growth ?
    3
  1211. I think 5 years is better with them all stationed abroad.
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  1212. With such a huge majority, Labour won't be in any hurry. It's very unlikely they could improve upon their current position, so why take unnecessary chances ?
    3
  1213. A 2.9% increase is very modest, can you imagine others settling for so little ? Pensioners are getting over a 10% increase !
    3
  1214.  @ronaldwhite5275  Community service in Jewish communities would be far worse than prison.
    3
  1215. I'm very pleased that Farage has single handedly solved the cost of living crisis. No none is talking about it, so it must be over.
    3
  1216. Transition can only be a gradual process and it's more than probable that it will never be fully achieved. That's reality.
    3
  1217.  @paulkazjack  They should have worked harder in school and got a decent job. Its never too late to improve yourself, all it takes is effort.
    3
  1218.  @angeladallimore8079  The Uk has Freedom of expression, which isn't the same.
    3
  1219. Reform were a great help to Labour.
    3
  1220. I'm always inspired to make money, but then Im not a normal person, I'm a motivated one.
    3
  1221. What would you call a person who has an MSC from the London School of Economics ?
    3
  1222. Very different although I share your frustration.
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  1223. True, sadly for many they cannot afford the price difference, thats why they go to the supermarket.
    3
  1224. Very true, something the average Youtuber failed to realise.
    3
  1225. All the banks in my town have been closed and cash machines have withdrawal limits.
    3
  1226. They looked more like Greens.
    3
  1227. Most people on benefits either don't pay any tax or receive more in benefits than they pay in tax. Benefits are paid for by tax payers and it's only fair that benefits increase in line with the average increase in earnings of those funding them !
    3
  1228. Meanwhile the On Line Safety has passed its final reading virtually unnoticed and is about to become law. Russel Brand is obviously far more important ?
    3
  1229. Every time I hear Trump talk about Starmer, he says how nice he is.
    3
  1230. Im sure the prison service would welcome your application.
    3
  1231. MP's salaries are nothing special, less than a GP or solicitor. A salary increase of 2.7% was far less than most professionals.
    3
  1232. You have so much to look forward too, rising inflation and much slower growth, perhaps a recession.
    3
  1233. The difference is the Police are at the door of No.10, 24/7 and they have guns ! Ironic that this only comes to light due to a leaked email.
    3
  1234. It's what 211 said, that's 63 more, which is decisive !
    3
  1235. There are every day of the week too going about they normal business.
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  1236. Great idea until the site chosen is where you live, then every objection imaginable is raised. It's called NIMBYism !
    3
  1237. Just subscribed, exciting news.
    3
  1238. The problem isn't the flag it's the mural painted on the side of a building which usually require planning permission. Its always best to check with the council first.
    3
  1239.  @justmyopinion526  As they should, the bank has a duty of care. You may be the victim of a scam/deception, don't think it doesn't happen as a retired bank manager I know it does, more often than you think !
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  1240. You do realise that this enquiry will take several years and its findings will probably not be published until after 2029.
    3
  1241. You have only confirmed the reason that neither Labour or the Conservatives would vote for PR. Why vote for a policy that disadvantages you ? Would you ?
    3
  1242. It's not fair as a single person without children and who has never claimed benefits that I should pay taxes to support those that do. Life isn't fair, get over it.
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  1243.  @andrew30m  The ones that effect others and not me.
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  1244. True, provided you listened to all the words, not just the ones you agreed with. Very sensibly no mention was made of a timescale.
    3
  1245. The UK imports from Russia 8% oil and 3% gas.
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  1246. Sadly not the guts to do anything else.
    3
  1247. Nothing unusual for such large events, like the Cup final, you usually don't see them.
    3
  1248. Spot on.
    3
  1249. I really like Charles, he has passion.
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  1250. Even then Labour still have a sufficient majority to out vote the motion.
    3
  1251. Absolutely right and although I personally won't benefit, my nephews and niece will considerably. The notion that only rich benefit is rubbish.
    3
  1252. Disgustingly dishonest. Hopefully all her friends and colleagues will rightly want nothing to do with her.
    3
  1253. Keeping reading the Socialist Worker
    3
  1254. The Royal family costs the taxpayer @ £100m a year, the estimated benefit to the economy is @ £2 billion a year. Is that a good enough reason ?
    3
  1255. He is absolutely right, only the blind cannot see.
    3
  1256. Judges can only sentence people for the crimes they are charged with and have been found guilty of, not those offences you think they should have been charged with. Your outrage should be directed to the CPS and Police, not the Judge.
    3
  1257. The irony is those who are complaining should thank everyone that pays into the system and doesn't use it.
    3
  1258. Sunak is not a Billionaire, his father in law is. He is worth @ £200m, his wife @ £400m. The moral is clear, smart people marry money.
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  1259. My fifty year old 6.75 litre V8 Bentley is registered as a historic vehicle, so its exempt.
    3
  1260. Typically when a Charity has a Royal sponsor, it's donations increase ten fold.
    3
  1261. As one of the hated "Boomer Generation" I already own it and am happy. Long may it continue.
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  1262. But obviously not if the proposed site is near where you live ?
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  1263. Thats the last thing thats needed. What is needed is some real action to cut inflation and the rising cost of living.
    3
  1264. Shortly before the election, the Financial Times reported a £12 billion shortfall, which was exacerbated by Labours inflation busting public sector wage rises.
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  1265. MP's pay rise this year was just 2.9%, last year 2.7% and the year before, they didn't take one. Furthermore it's set independently. Don't you know anything ?
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  1266. It's even worse if like me you are of the "Boomer" generation, we seem to be regarded as the product of satan ! However it's great to be retired and not have to play these stupid games.
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  1267. A 2.7% pay rise this year is considerably below average. Pensioners received more !
    3
  1268. Sometimes you act without thinking about all the possible outcomes.
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  1269. Not without the storage capacity to take advantage of the present lower prices. This glut of cheap natural gas is being burned to make electricity and exported.
    3
  1270. I could understand Starmer insisting that his MP's don't have 2nd jobs, but he has absolutely no business dictating how other Party leaders choose to run their parties.
    3
  1271. Labours Renters Rights Bill including abolishing "no fault evictions" is currently going through Parliament. Why don't you know this ?
    3
  1272. So what you are saying is that there will be very few houses for sale. Do you know what happens when demand massively exceeds supply ?
    3
  1273.  @DilbertWhitehead  What was tragic about it ?
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  1274. Well said.
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  1275. He was born in Southampton, which makes him British.
    3
  1276. Discipline is now considered as abuse. Something has gone very wrong with society.
    3
  1277. I heard they asked Sir Cyril Smith MP to co host it.
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  1278. Why aren't the people supporting the abolition of Inheritance Tax for everyone rather than just farmers ?
    3
  1279. There is a realistic prospect of them winning enough seats to hold the balance of power.
    3
  1280. But the millions of Asians now living in the UK will which is actually how Khan manages to remain London Mayor.
    3
  1281. If either of you have underlying health conditions you should investigate the non means tested Attendance Allowance.
    3
  1282. A system totally reliant on cameras has an inherent weakness. Can you guess what it is ?
    3
  1283. True, Labour supported most the policies that increased Government borrowing so much. Under Labour the costs of Covid would have been far greater with much tougher lockdowns.
    3
  1284. Most aren't, sadly a small minority are taking the soft option.
    3
  1285. I was disappointed that the Police used a taser not a bullet.
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  1286.  @lizevans8043  It's almost £164, 000 which includes her MP's salary. A finance director of a large multi national corporation would expect to earn at least ten times as much.
    3
  1287. So true.
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  1288. The ones who can actually speak coherent english !
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  1289.  @garagenigel  Better hope it outlasts the Trade Union money Labour are so dependant on.
    3
  1290. He's never been wrongly imprisoned.
    3
  1291. Even if you aren't eligible to vote you can still sign multiple times which makes it a nonsense.
    3
  1292. Will take fascism over socialism every time.
    3
  1293. Me too. Seeing a member of the woke brigade get cancelled is so refreshing.
    3
  1294. Too many big egos in such a tiny party.
    3
  1295. But do you know the question ?
    3
  1296. He understands just how complex such Policing is.
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  1297. Just like Mayfair and Kensington and numerous other areas of the country.
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  1298. Murder is also illegal.
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  1299. It's not, cash withdrawals can easily be controlled, by withdrawal limits either at the counter or the cash machine.
    3
  1300. I have had 3 jabs and not had Covid, I have had 22 Flu jabs and not had Flu. See the connection ?
    3
  1301. I understand it's Coutts, however if he really did approach another 7 banks and all refused, its safe to assume that all banks would have done the same. Now you have a problem ?
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  1302. Challenging times ahead for the new Tory leader. Until that occurs very little is likely to happen.
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  1303. Its also interesting to compare their salaries with those they claim to represent.
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  1304. Thats how the tax system works, you can't choose which things you want to pay for. As a single person without children who has never received any state benefits, I don't get a fair shake either. The clever man looks for opportunities and makes the most of them.
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  1305. When it actually comes to it most will bottle out. IHT should be abolished completely, increase other taxes/reduce spending to make up the lost revenue.
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  1306. The Tories were greedy, Labour incredibly stupid. I prefer greed !
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  1307. I would favour restricting the payment to those pensioners who live in properties in Council tax bands A to D or to basic rate taxpayers. I doubt if Mick Jagger or Elton John will mind !
    3
  1308. Who are English people ? I'm absolutely certain that if you traced your own ancestry back far enough you would find that they too were an immigrant.
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  1309. The Bank bailouts, only Lloyds and RBS protected the entire banking/financial system and in turn the economy and your job. How would your firm exist without a Bank ?
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  1310. I'm no fan of Starmer, however he has already proved how he excels at weaponising the justice system with a speed never seen before. Everything is already in place should it be needed again and he won't hesitate to use it. A criminal record lasts for life.
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  1311.  @Maggy47  So he's highly intelligent and very successful, I consider those assets this country badly needs.
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  1312.  @mikebarnes3557  So what ! There are Premier Division footballers that get paid more than £16,000 a day.
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  1313. You appear very ill informed and display a complete lack of understanding of the mortgage process.
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  1314. Someone once said to me "I have half a mind to vote Labour", to which I replied, "That's much more than you need !"
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  1315. 42% of all UK exports in 2023 were to the UK. 52% of everything we import comes from the EU. This is why we need a closer trading relationship with the EU.
    3
  1316. The court bailiffs I have known would scare the shit out of you.
    3
  1317. It was rebranded as Council Tax. A rose by any other name !
    3
  1318. What a clever guy Hancock is to get everyone talking about him and the programme. You have done them a massive favour. Its publicity you just couldn't buy, the viewing figures will be huge.
    3
  1319. Nothing more than a publicity stunt to improve his very dull profile.
    3
  1320. Had this happened yesterday they probably would have been in court sooner.
    3
  1321. Probably done Reform a favour delaying these local elections.
    3
  1322. He introduced stricter immigration controls thats why net migration fell in considerably in 2024, he resigned because he wasn't allowed to make them even tougher.
    3
  1323. It was considerably more than just his political beliefs, but as he isn't black or gay nothing was illegal.
    3
  1324. What do you intend to live on ? How will those with families, mortgages, bills, manage without an income ? Practicalities can be so boring !
    3
  1325. Thats why he received his knighthood, for protecting the establishment !
    3
  1326. What region hasn't ? Extremism wherever it originates has no place in our society.
    3
  1327. Of course, it's a sad reflection of the world we live in. In the words of the Queen song, "I want it all and I want it now".
    3
  1328. Fracking is hugely unpopular with everyone who lives anywhere near a proposed site.
    3
  1329. Farage has previously spoke of abolishing IHT which following the inclusion of Labours Pension Pot grab would be a huge vote winner. I would guarantee my vote.
    3
  1330. It's not the Tories deal, it's a much worse one.
    3
  1331. Only a fool would never say never about anything in life !
    3
  1332. Ideally base rate should be set slightly higher than the rate of inflation. In 1979 base rate peaked at 17%, many of us will remember very clearly double figure base rates and mortgage rates in excess of this.
    3
  1333. Whoever makes abolishing inheritance tax in their first budget a manifesto commitment gets my vote.
    3
  1334. Surely you mean Labour who are now so much worse ?
    3
  1335. Do some exercise, keep active, once you stop its all downhill.
    3
  1336. Now he's earning like a multi millionaire, over £5m in the first 6 months after leaving office. How much have you earned ?
    3
  1337.  @prideofdurham4776  Welcome to Independance.
    3
  1338. The age of criminal responsibility is 10. As he will be 18 when convicted, he will serve his sentence in an adult prison.
    3
  1339. Good for you.
    3
  1340. If you didn't vote Tory you didn't even vote for the Government, why this obsession on voting for everything you disagree with ?
    3
  1341. Very true and they can come and go as they please too !
    3
  1342.  @djbogz1921  Appealing certainly, sound sadly not. The cost is prohibitively high, far more than the Furlough scheme over 18 months.
    3
  1343. Perhaps they aren't so healthy as you think ? Only a Post Mortem will confirm the real cause of death.
    3
  1344.  @michaelwakeford2336  Im no fan, but it's an incredible achievement.
    3
  1345. I agree with your first 5 words, you are absolutely correct. What incentive is their for Starmer to call an early election ?
    3
  1346.  @martynblackburn9632  Obviously you won't be getting any.
    3
  1347. Google "MP who lied in court" and see if you still feel the same ?
    3
  1348. You missed the bus, it left along time ago.
    3
  1349. Exactly as I would have done. Life isn't perfect, it's about knowing when and how to compromise.
    3
  1350. I doubt it, the first past the post system will ensure fringe parties get no more than a few seats.
    2
  1351. It's not the B of E's job to run the country, that's the responsibility of the government.
    2
  1352. Agreed, although I would prefer the barges were moored mid Channel.
    2
  1353.  @PaulHancockcreator  They could just get stuck in traffic or catch 24 hour flu ?
    2
  1354. Increasingly this mood will be seen all across Europe.
    2
  1355. One will get seriously hurt, it's just a matter of time when you play with fire.
    2
  1356.  @thecrypt4393  The BBC isn't just a news channel, if you watch its other programmes like Match of the Day or East Enders its only right that you should pay the licence fee.
    2
  1357. A few well placed buckets of water would work wonders. These idiots are not only a danger to motorists but to themselves. Quite rightly the public have lost patience with them and someone will get hurt and it won't be a motorist.
    2
  1358. Why would either Labour or the Tories change a system that works in their favour. Would you ?
    2
  1359. There will be and many will be ex service personnel to whom this is has even more meaning. It's often forgotten that the the Monarch is the Commander in Chief of our Armed Services so the security will be huge.
    2
  1360. A multi millionaire property developer and financier talking sense.
    2
  1361. The Police need people with a diverse range of skills.
    2
  1362.  @patrickfarrell4751  Obviously, inflation simply measures the price today with that 12 months ago. If it reduced below the price 12 months ago, it would be deflation.
    2
  1363. What a silly little boy Darren is. Does his mummy know he's out by himself ?
    2
  1364.  @roastedicons1234  Very distasteful
    2
  1365. Well said.
    2
  1366. Nothing in life is certain, mortgage rates are no exception, however I do agree with his opinion.
    2
  1367. Why would they its nothing unusual for large events. Had them at the Cup Final but you don't usually see them.
    2
  1368. Good man, I'm 67 and very similar.
    2
  1369. I really don't care about the competitors. Do you know what happened at Le Mans in 1955, it's only a matter of time until history repeats itself at the TT.
    2
  1370. The primary responsibility for the safety and security of children rests with the parents.
    2
  1371. Only in some areas.
    2
  1372. True, but the Reform Party in its present format isn't the way
    2
  1373. Yep, ancient history. I received a fixed penalty notice once, paid it and forgot about it.
    2
  1374. Surely you mean lack of interest rate hikes, we need to be ahead of the US Fed not behind it. Im looking forward to an increase of at least 1% on 3rd Nov and then again in Dec with more into the new year. Base rate at less than 5% is a nonsense and won't control inflation.
    2
  1375. Much better if those who it is found to have breeched the rules were also fined as if they were an ordinary person.
    2
  1376. Some yes, others no. In politics you can never please everyone.
    2
  1377. Why would I want to vote for a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier. Hardly the most trustworthy of professions ?
    2
  1378. Farage will do the same in terms of defence, he lives in the real world. His mate Trump is the main reason why it's necessary.
    2
  1379. To be truely democratic, voting should be compulsery and each constituency identical in size.
    2
  1380. It costs ten times as much to keep a person in prison than it does on parole in the community. This policy of early release negates the need to build new prisons thereby saving the taxpayer more money. This is the rational being adopted by Labour.
    2
  1381. What utter crap. The poor are those who receive the most from the state funded by the better off. Someone earning £150,000 a year pays 6 times as much tax and NI than someone who earns £30,000 a year.
    2
  1382. What happens when the unexpected occurs, like Covid or the Ukraine war, which wasn't in any parties manifesto ?
    2
  1383. Rubbish. The Queen mother lived to 101, the Queen didn't live quite as long.
    2
  1384. Very true. Perhaps Labour voters should be reminded of the parties coverage up.
    2
  1385. The trail begins on 30th June. All you need to do is Google, its so easy !
    2
  1386. Spreading hate is their mantra.
    2
  1387. If you are going to use big words learn to spell them first. ELITIST.
    2
  1388. Made by children for children, thats GBN's audience.
    2
  1389. The sale of condoms will increase too.
    2
  1390. If the company you worked for made crap products, how much trouble do you think you would get in if you told all your customers ?
    2
  1391. The US and the UK have a long bilateral extradition relationship.
    2
  1392. The big difference is Boris' own party turned against him, Starmer has the support of his MP's.
    2
  1393. why are you necessary ?
    2
  1394. Too simplistic.
    2
  1395. As a 61 year old overweight, unfit, heavy smoker and drinker, will he still be alive in 4 years ?
    2
  1396. Better than being a starving socialist.
    2
  1397. You will need to ask the Police.
    2
  1398. No one would care about the WFP if the cost of energy in the UK was not so high. That's the real problem.
    2
  1399. I need a new Bentley, at least Im being realistic.
    2
  1400. The most sensible comment here.
    2
  1401. The UK exports @ 42% to the EU and 16% to the US, which would you choose ?
    2
  1402. Unlikely for this type of offence.
    2
  1403. Those who understand money, make money, those who don't , lose it. So many investment opportunities to choose from.
    2
  1404. Only half !
    2
  1405. It's the failure of the Unions to negotiate decent pay rises over a long period that has lead them to now seek an unrealistic increase.
    2
  1406. Children in care are particularly vulnerable.
    2
  1407. Perhaps we need another pandemic, but one that the mortality rate is 100% ?
    2
  1408. It could easily be paid for by raising the rate of tax everyone pays above £20k.
    2
  1409. Far better if a car ran over one and other motorists all gave statements saying the protestor threw themselves under the vehicles wheels.
    2
  1410. Excellent response from an innovative Chancellor.
    2
  1411. Well said, Im in complete agreement with you.
    2
  1412. @Professor McClaine Thankfully not, Italy has a form of PR and the average life of a Government since WW2 is 13 months.
    2
  1413. The largest mortgage lender is LLoyds Banking group which includes Halifax. Its not one of the more profitable Banks.
    2
  1414. I didn't vote to have my Winter fuel payment cancelled, but it has been. When you elect a Government by voting you give them the mandate to act as they see fit. So actually you did vote for it !
    2
  1415. Very like myself.
    2
  1416. He's my choice.
    2
  1417. Several of Liverpools players follow that religion, you didn't know ?
    2
  1418. You aren't making sense ?
    2
  1419. Easy to say hard to do and the price may be very high. They have an aversion to being tortured and killed as do I.
    2
  1420. Only an idiot never says NEVER !
    2
  1421. No on line shopping for you !
    2
  1422. Cliff Richard wasn't a BBC employee, so they didn't owe him a duty of care. That's the difference.
    2
  1423. UK banks are highly regulated, that's why they ask questions. They also reimburse customers who fall prey to scammers.
    2
  1424. He's 98 and has every right to be.
    2
  1425. Agreed, sadly the public get more excited about events that happen many thousands of miles away in places they have no attachment too. Why is that ?
    2
  1426. As CEO I would expect her to approve all senior appointments, I would want to in her position.
    2
  1427. So what unless being a homosexual has suddenly become illegal ?
    2
  1428. Why not if it allows you to do something you otherwise couldn't. It's a very cheap way of borrowing.
    2
  1429.  @dominicjohn8954  Tool makers are highly skilled people, they are responsible for making precision tools used by industry.
    2
  1430. Retirement age and State Pension age are very different things. It's easy to retire before state pension age if you plan properly for it which is your responsibility.
    2
  1431. They are liable for UK tax on all UK income.
    2
  1432. I hope you remember that when you think about voting Labour. Starmer didn't prosecute him.
    2
  1433. When you aren't in Government and have absolutely no hope of ever being so, making bold promises is easy.
    2
  1434.  @johnbutcher2587  There is an important legal distinction between tax avoidance, which is legal and tax evasion which is illegal. A prudent person avoids paying tax unnecessarily at every possible opportunity, it's madness to do otherwise.
    2
  1435. Boris and his wife were in their own garden, which like you, they are entitled to be. The others should be given a £60 fixed penalty notice fine, just like an ordinary person would have been held accountable.
    2
  1436. It's very easy to let standards slip and very hard to improve them. This is a small but positive step forward.
    2
  1437.  @stequality  I don't speak Northern.
    2
  1438.  @vincentblack7467  Also acts of criminal damage, the later less so under the test of proportionality.
    2
  1439. A parent is something that you don't need any experience or qualifications to be.
    2
  1440. The top 1% of earners pay 25% of all income tax, the top 50% pay 90% ! You may not like Bankers or the highly paid but who do you think pays for our welfare state ? It's not the poor !
    2
  1441. In a nutshell, well put.
    2
  1442. True, very ordinary people are increasingly effected by it.
    2
  1443. @2aph0d_b33blebr0x Blair is far more intelligent and experienced than Starmer.
    2
  1444.  @cannz9134  The publics voice has made this bill possible.
    2
  1445. It's a military base, UK and US.
    2
  1446. Starmer should be very afraid, should he ever become PM this awaits him !
    2
  1447. If I was a Civil Servant I would feel much safer working from home, I couldn't be accused of anything there.
    2
  1448. Why should a Premier Division footballer be paid millions for kicking a ball about ?
    2
  1449. Here's hoping third time unlucky.
    2
  1450. Actually they aren't. You really should read more about the French Revolution, it was not the success you believe it to be.
    2
  1451.  @juliemaddern  Does your job depend on having customers in the EU ? The EU is our biggest market !
    2
  1452. Find a rich wife !
    2
  1453. France is a lot bigger, but you have to want to live there and I don't.
    2
  1454.  @run2cat4run  Houses should be viewed as a home first and investment thereafter. Everyone needs somewhere to live. As a longer term investment property has consistently performed well, despite the occasional blip.
    2
  1455. Agreed. Being measured rather than reactive are qualities the average Youtuber has yet to master.
    2
  1456. It will be a consequence of it though !
    2
  1457. Farage is grandstanding.
    2
  1458. The law and the interests of public opinion are rarely the same.
    2
  1459.  @peterwait641  I look down on him from my 7 litre Bentley lol.
    2
  1460. That would hurt ordinary people not the government.
    2
  1461. Cooper will be a great PM.
    2
  1462. The Tories have more than twenty times the number of MP's.
    2
  1463. @Ajik.Pajik.ispissed Fun fact, the leaders of the French Revolution were lawyers. Do you know anyone who is one ?
    2
  1464.  @rogerwoodhouse7945  Assuming you are a taxpayer and aware that we own 38% of Nat West, why would you want to sue yourself ?
    2
  1465. Just wishful thinking on your part. Boris may go but not yet, he will for the present surround himself with a loyal front bench.
    2
  1466. Good, they are clever people.
    2
  1467. Why did he Bank at Coutts the most elitist Bank in the UK, wasn't an ordinary bank good enough for him ?
    2
  1468. He didn't mention a Global Pandemic or Russia invading Ukraine, how did he miss those ?
    2
  1469. Why do stabbings, murders, rapes etc still happen all over the country ?
    2
  1470. Boycott strong winds and rain !
    2
  1471. Reeves, Cooper or Lammy as PM will be a huge improvement ?
    2
  1472.  @bromion5123  What a strange definition. I own a Bentley am I rich ?
    2
  1473. I thought he made absolute sense. People should look to stand on their own feet and not expect the state to bail them out when things go wrong. If you can't afford childcare, don't have children, its not rocket science. Why should I pay for for your kids ?
    2
  1474.  @krishnan-resurrection714  They don't shag sheep ?
    2
  1475. Hardly, without the banking industry this country doesn't have an economy.
    2
  1476. With an election not due until 2029 polls are meaningless.
    2
  1477. Painting anything on the side wall of a building usually requires planning permission. You can erect a flagpole in your garden and fly the Union Jack without planning permission.
    2
  1478. Take home is just over £64,000. The average Premier Division footballer gets paid more than an MP in 10 days.
    2
  1479.  @bobbymozza  Thats very little comfort to be compared to former Soviet states.
    2
  1480. Better hope Truss wins and if she does Kemi would make a great Home Secretary ?
    2
  1481. Agreed. Increase income tax by 1p to pay for the £9billion a year it raises.
    2
  1482. Another disappointment for you.
    2
  1483. Why panic when Labour are in government for the next four years. Seats in Parliament are more important than popularity.
    2
  1484. It's very difficult to get planning permission on agricultural land unless there is already a structure like a barn on it. In such cases what you can build is tightly controlled.
    2
  1485. Reforms new Party Chairman and biggest donor is a muslim. Is that very British ?
    2
  1486. Very true, he takes the easy option. Im sure he's making lots of money from Youtube, thats why he posts so many videos.
    2
  1487. Poll Tax was renamed Council Tax.
    2
  1488.  @tonyabrown7796  Absolutely correct. She must have been a wonderful lady.
    2
  1489. Whatever the Tories spent during the Pandemic, Labour would have spent more. Just think who wanted stricter and longer lockdowns !
    2
  1490. Yes and I'm a member, it's why I kept my account open just incase it should change.
    2
  1491. Keep them insulated in a nice cell, should be paradise.
    2
  1492. The justice system these murders will face, is.
    2
  1493. As 20 million people didn't vote Labour on less than a 60% turnout, 3 million signatures is rather pathetic.
    2
  1494. Just as long as you are going to work and contributing to the economy, I couldn't give a toss what you do.
    2
  1495. I shall be having my next booster and my 22nd flu jab !
    2
  1496. But for the same reason as Khan was elected and re elected London Mayor, many will !
    2
  1497. I hate football, don't show any and sack all those highly paid pundits. Problem solved.
    2
  1498. Bring on a fire engine and hose them down.
    2
  1499.  @CH-vb5kr  People get divorced, why should Charles be any different ? Henry V111 had his ex wife's beheaded !
    2
  1500. It's a great deal less costly both financially and in terms of body count than direct involvement.
    2
  1501. It can't but thats not the point.
    2
  1502. Well said.
    2
  1503. They don't want idiots acting upon it believing that they are administering justice as they see it.
    2
  1504. He was stupid to mention it.
    2
  1505.  @angelamary9493  Probably the most perceptive comment here.
    2
  1506. Remember if you commit a crime against an illegal immigrant you don't get a free pass. I'm no fan of Starmer but his area of expertise is weaponising the justice system and he has already used it very effectively.
    2
  1507. This is his first, the Queen gave over fifty I
    2
  1508. Having a Monarchy is estimated to worth @ £2bn a year to the UK economy. They are a net contributor, not a cost, but a great investment.
    2
  1509. Why not Google and find out for yourself where this money goes ?
    2
  1510. No doubt the pregnant woman was prepared to risk her own life and that of her unborn child crossing the channel in a small boat. France is a safe country !
    2
  1511. There is no need, stop the freebies.
    2
  1512.  @lpj55  You know my ex wife ?
    2
  1513. My ex wife excelled at it.
    2
  1514. Have you been asleep ?
    2
  1515. Are you working today ?
    2
  1516. All there names are freely available on line, just Google them.
    2
  1517. They may well bring about change and I hope they do, but the reality of being in government is that things aren't as simple as they appeared when in opposition.
    2
  1518. TFL is broke !
    2
  1519. I can imagine the late Queen had she still be alive being very supportive of Charles opening COP 28. Climate change effects everyone on the planet.
    2
  1520. The difference between the rich and poor is that the rich invest whilst the poor spend it all.
    2
  1521. Why would anyone plan their retirement with the State Pension as their only source of income ?
    2
  1522. Judging by the quality of the comments, whether they are awake or not will make very little difference.
    2
  1523. If you recall his defence wasn't going to offer a defence, so the entire case would be that of the prosecution whose only task was convince the jury of his guilt, not go on a fishing expedition.
    2
  1524.  @clairerideau9015  As there was zero chance of the jury finding him "Not Guilty" why would he want to go through a trail ?
    2
  1525. You are probably the age for military service lol.
    2
  1526. Just imagine if a mere 10% of those people protesting the war in Gazza were to do so ?
    2
  1527. Boris' own party turned against him, Starmers support him, that's a huge difference.
    2
  1528. They are most probably UK citizens so thats a non starter.
    2
  1529. True, but sadly if this challenge is unsuccessful you will have to pay do so if your car is non compliant.
    2
  1530. What were the parents doing ?
    2
  1531. You are obviously very young and even more naive. Everyone lies even to those we love the most.
    2
  1532. Retirement must be planned for, the State pension alone is not enough for a comfortable retirement. Multiple income sources are needed.
    2
  1533. Internet Banks are, all my instant access accounts pay over 4%.
    2
  1534. The Royal family do not decide who is to receive a knighthood, you do know this ?
    2
  1535. Aren't all politicians and from my considerable experience that applies to most people too.
    2
  1536.  @joanjarius3500  Because you weren't clever enough to become rich and successful. Failure is such a bummer, whose fault is it ?
    2
  1537. Have you seen Angela Rayners expenses claims or Ian Blackfords ?
    2
  1538. You couldn't afford to dress as well. Charles is always immaculately turned out.
    2
  1539. Voted for by the electorate, the people did this.
    2
  1540. Have you seen a flying pig recently ?
    2
  1541.  @jeanninehochet  Based on your years of medical training ?????????????
    2
  1542. With a net worth of £200m and his wife's £400m fortune and his billionaire father in law, he can have any job he chooses !
    2
  1543. To be replace with something identical.
    2
  1544. They promised change, seems they have lived up to that.
    2
  1545. True, but suppose such people had nothing to look forward to other than permanent detention ?
    2
  1546. In the eyes of the law being under the age of 18 he is a minor.
    2
  1547. Labour is buggered then ?
    2
  1548. Spending is a double edged sword as without it growth stalls and recession becomes the status quo.
    2
  1549. Me too.
    2
  1550. Many Americans would disagree with you. No politician can please everyone.
    2
  1551. Would anyone notice ?
    2
  1552. When there is a creditable plan where to put them that doesn't cause more problems I agree.
    2
  1553. Without compromise there will be no end.
    2
  1554.  @1aatlas  Blair opened the food gates.
    2
  1555. He would not be in this situation if he had become an MP.
    2
  1556.  @joshuaparrott2458  Did anyone ?
    2
  1557. She does have an MSC from the London School of Economics. Doesn't everyone one lie on their CV, or a the very least embellish it ?
    2
  1558. It was his own money on which he had already paid tax (he's a BBC employee so PAYE). What the teenager did with the money was his responsibility alone, that's the legal position.
    2
  1559. A realist !
    2
  1560. How refreshing to read an intelligent comment from someone who actually understands the situation.
    2
  1561. I don't.
    2
  1562. The King doesn't run the country, that's the governments job.
    2
  1563. Why, no one has as yet made a complaint to the police ?
    2
  1564. MP's salaries are decided independently, this year it was just 2.9%.
    2
  1565. I would have been concerned had "IT" not taken offence.
    2
  1566. Everyone who voted Labour.
    2
  1567. Some people are just as effective working from home, some even more so. There are lots of saving an employer can make by having some of its employees home based. If a few sandwich and coffee shops go bust thats tough.
    2
  1568. The bank also has a duty of care, you may be the victim of a scam/deception or even have been threatened. As a retired bank manager this happens more often than you think.
    2
  1569. An essential qualification for every world leader.
    2
  1570. I have and MP's received a miserable 2.7% increase, I had twice this !
    2
  1571.  @Torahcamefirst2025  Are you required to do compulsory overtime ? If an NHS doctor chooses to use some his free time to do private work, thats up to them, they could to choose to spend it on the golf course.
    2
  1572. I never did think much of mortgage advisers
    2
  1573. Such is the mindset of public.
    2
  1574. Don't have children if you can't afford them. Why should your employer pay for your children ?
    2
  1575. Probably standing alongside you. Without public support the Police will never be fully effective.
    2
  1576. There is no such thing, surely you know that ?
    2
  1577. Could your envy be any more obvious ?
    2
  1578. Sadly a very high price for vanity. Nothing worthwhile is achieved without effort, but today everyone wants a quick fix without putting the work in.
    2
  1579. Go back to your birthplace, Southampton, that well known Indian city ??????
    2
  1580. It's factually correct, the UK is considerable less productive than both France and Germany. How you choose to interpret that is up to you.
    2
  1581. Stupid move by Starmer, just like not prosecuting Savile which is what he will be best remembered for.
    2
  1582.  @andrewoliver8930  There are always people who struggle for so many different reasons. Life isn't fair and the world doesn't owe anyone a living. Harsh but true.
    2
  1583. In 1979 base rate was 17%, most young people have never experienced anything other than very low borrowing costs.
    2
  1584. Ask yourself, how much is he earning from turning out a never ending stream of crap.
    2
  1585. Tommy is in isolation at the request of his barrister, for his own protection.
    2
  1586. The Chiefs of our armed forces have wanted it for decades.
    2
  1587. Ban all bikes too.
    2
  1588. I wonder if pigs can fly ?
    2
  1589. A multi millionaire property developer is deserving of respect. You don't get to be that rich without shafting lots of ordinary people.
    2
  1590. True and with the next election not until 2029, it's just like pissing in the wind.
    2
  1591. The whole world is watching Wimbledon, builders don't attract quite the same audience.
    2
  1592. Well said, all the Treasury is foregoing is a portion of the extra bonus it would otherwise receive from increases in pump prices. Fuel duty accounts for @40% of the pump price with another 17% being VAT. A total of 57% in taxes per litre of fuel is obscene for a product which is a basic necessity. The motorist is such an easy target, it's like taking candy from a baby. If this wasn't bad enough there are numerous greedy fuel retailers who are not passing on the reduction in wholesale prices to the consumer when they were quick enough to increase the price. Remember who they are and boycott them in the future.
    2
  1593. You do know his wife is Jewish and she has family in Israel ?
    2
  1594. Well spotted, nothing gets past you.
    2
  1595.  @krashd  A point most seem to overlook. In the last 10 years ,7 Labour MP's have been jailed.
    2
  1596. Reforms leader became a multi millionaire doing it.
    2
  1597. Poppies are sold in my local leisure centre.
    2
  1598. Should have just closed it down, make good site for new much needed housing.
    2
  1599. That's my experience too.
    2
  1600. Im very grateful to labour for sending a clear message to the public, that its not only white people who are racist ! Thats real progress.
    2
  1601. Great to see these no nonsense guys take shop lifting scum down the hard way and put them before the courts. Very well done. Anyone who has the slightest sympathy for for shoplifters should remember that its always the honest customer that pays.
    2
  1602. Southport was predictable so Police were on notice.
    2
  1603. Why, if you are employed you will have a Pension Fund, it will undoubtedly have UK Bank shares among its investments which have all fallen in value thanks to Farage, so your fund is now worth much less. Are you still smiling ?
    2
  1604. and by the Labour Government from 1997 to 2010 and probably the Tory one before them.
    2
  1605. Drama queen.
    2
  1606.  @Justin-yt8zv  More worrying is Labours energy policy.
    2
  1607. Strikes apparently had nothing to do with it then ?
    2
  1608. Banking is a global business not just a UK one.
    2
  1609. I won't be watching any of it. The only thing I dislike more than football is listening to others talk about it endlessly.
    2
  1610. You obviously haven't worked in Banking !
    2
  1611. Hiding under a rock !
    2
  1612.  @Westexec  Vert different. Does Australia have a continent the size of Europe just 20 miles away ?
    2
  1613. 5.0 V8 Range Rover, which is compliant.
    2
  1614. You will when they are charged.
    2
  1615. It may be obvious but it needs to shouted from the roof tops. Labour will make you "cold and poor " !
    2
  1616.  @rachelpatlingrao499  Don't think you aren't equipped for it.
    2
  1617. What are you personally prepared to do to help achieve this. It involves far more than simply putting an X on a ballot paper.
    2
  1618. Those people for which there was not a realistic possibility of achieving a prosecution.
    2
  1619. Because he's a hypocrite and a fool.
    2
  1620.  @kippsguitar6539  I agree and I like Charles.
    2
  1621. Unlikely on both counts. I have lived through base rate at 17% and house prices may have reduced slightly but it was very short lived. If you know anything about economics just apply the law of supply and demand and that will give you the answer.
    2
  1622. The average dual fuel standing charge is far greater than the WFP, you pay it regardless of whether you turn your heating on or not.
    2
  1623.  @frankdrevinpolicesquad2930  The tax system is much more clever than you and already has that one covered. Try telling your employer that you don't want them to deduct tax and NI from your wages or the garage when you next put fuel in your car that you won't pay the fuel duty or VAT ?
    2
  1624. Who doesn't like tax cuts ?
    2
  1625. Such is politics, it's all about self preservation.
    2
  1626. I bet you can't define the word without referring to a dictionary ?
    2
  1627. London has only just voted him back in !
    2
  1628. 234 questions to complete.
    2
  1629. Has any other party taken a stand ?
    2
  1630. I would have voted for Boris, just as I voted for Brexit.
    2
  1631.  @Bacon4Rashers  Sunak born in Southampton, Braverman in Harrow, Boris born in the USA !
    2
  1632. The West have been at war by proxy with Putin from the moment he invaded Ukraine.
    2
  1633. You should work a lot harder and become CEO of a Bank ?
    2
  1634. Whats more they seem blissfully ignorant to the fact that two thirds of all clothing is made from fossil fuel synthetics. Will we be seeing naked protestors outside large clothing stores ?
    2
  1635. @JimPrice-i2c HMRC designed it that way for a reason.
    2
  1636. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
    2
  1637.  @AlexandraK1  Here too and bank robbers absolutely hate it.
    2
  1638. There are also acceptable standards of behaviour and for Ministers something called the Ministerial code. Free speech is not absolute. If the company that employs you makes crap products, how would they react if you told all your customers ?
    2
  1639.  @thechosenwon6762  You aren't rich and hugely successful that's why. Knowing someone doesn't make you a bad person. If there is proof of wrong doing thats entirely different.
    2
  1640. As some will have been Labour voters thats rather challenging.
    2
  1641. I don't have to breathe some elses alcohol !
    2
  1642. Shame she is a specialist in a completely different area of medicine. It's like getting advice about fixing your plumbing from a baker.
    2
  1643. If they did so outside the Israeli Embassy and shouted "F**K the Jews" and "all Jews are terrorists" whilst it burnt, probably yes. It was just the act of burning it, but where he chose to do it and what he shouted whilst it burned. Dig deeper.
    2
  1644. Planning permission is usually required for a mural on the side of a building whatever the subject. A retrospective application was made to one council for Banksy so it could be kept.
    2
  1645. Why would Starmer do that ?
    2
  1646. Yet for all your life you never learnt to spell Tory correctly ?
    2
  1647. Why would Sunak sack probably the most popular MP in his cabinet ? Sack someone everyone hates and no one will care.
    2
  1648. Every little helps.
    2
  1649.  @kennyw218  What does it matter ?
    2
  1650. A quick look at your bank statement will tell me a lot about you.
    2
  1651. its such an easy to tax to collect.
    2
  1652. I'm well rested thanks and happy for Boris to stay.
    2
  1653. Just think how much all the publicity David Beckham received for queuing would have cost to buy ? A great PR move, really smart !
    2
  1654. Utter stupidity, pathetic school. No wonder there is a shortage of teachers.
    2
  1655. His WIKIPEDIA page is interesting reading.
    2
  1656. I agree, but fortunately none of the proposed sites are near where I live.
    2
  1657. As she's not a Judge that's not likely.
    2
  1658. Why would you want to damage a Bank that the largest single shareholder is the UK taxpayer ?
    2
  1659. Charles 11 died of a stroke aged 25, what's your point ? You could have Googled this !
    2
  1660. Perhaps not, but it can potentially endanger the lives of those they treat. I can't understand anyone in a caring profession refusing to have the jab, it's irresponsible.
    2
  1661. Not soon enough for me.
    2
  1662. 1% base rate is ultra low, rates need to be much higher.
    2
  1663. I wouldn't trust them to run a bath.
    2
  1664. Don't you like people exercising their own free will to decide if and when they may choose to wear a mask ?
    2
  1665. They would simply have a standard policy statement. I used to deal with customer complaints for a Bank that went to the CEO.
    2
  1666. Russia hadn't invaded Ukraine last year and the Pandemic hadn't ended either so keeping interest rates unaltered was the right call.
    2
  1667.  @ts757arse  I agree, sadly you are wasting your time trying to get these idiots to understand what should be obvious.
    2
  1668. Reform achieved 14.3% of all votes. Your maths are way off.
    2
  1669. Thats sounds really appealing.
    2
  1670. US energy independence is currently at a 70 year high !
    2
  1671.  @molecatcher3383  When you elect a government you give them the mandate to act on your behalf. You were asked and you agreed.
    2
  1672. It's possible that Hunt in the pre election Autumn Statement will increase them and if he doesn't, the incoming Labour government will have ample opportunity to do so. Plenty of room for optimism.
    2
  1673. Someone is telling porkies. Google Birmingham "Bin mens pay"
    2
  1674. Their job is simply to protect which they did.
    2
  1675. The world has changed. I wonder if the old fashioned bobby would have acted in the same way if everything he did was recorded and posted on social media.
    2
  1676. The Immigration Bill does precisely that as does moving illegals from hotels to detention centres. The government is listening.
    2
  1677. is their a politician who isn't ?
    2
  1678.  @legneil  Thats very sad. He probably wasn't as healthy as you thought. The Post Mortem report will confirm his cause of death.
    2
  1679. I like Charles and no one is more worthy of being King.
    2
  1680. Did we not see an excellent decision by a judge yesterday in dismissing the appeals of illegal immigrants.
    2
  1681. If you had to decide between being in a coalition government with the Tories and or Lib Dems rather than let Labour form the next government, would you really turn that opportunity down ?
    2
  1682. ​ @leonardireland7362 I don't any 70 year old hitmen ?
    2
  1683. His new part time job at GB News pays 6 times the PM's salary.
    2
  1684. His name is in the heading, if you can't be bothered to even read it you are hardly qualified to call anyone else an idiot.
    2
  1685. They could block access to every French port, our gateway to Europe and the UK's largest export market ?
    2
  1686. As is anyone who had a decent job and a company pension scheme. Relying on the State pension alone is an act of stupidity.
    2
  1687. More freeloaders wanting something for things that happened centuries ago.
    2
  1688.  @23715  It's a lot more than that particularly when his wife's wealth is included. Don't you like highly intelligent, successful people ?
    2
  1689. There was when Thatcher closed down the pits.
    2
  1690. Independence does insulate you from world events.
    2
  1691. Cooper, Reeves or Lammy will be so much better as PM ?
    2
  1692. Attacking the Police is never acceptable.
    2
  1693. Who knows what the future will hold.
    2
  1694. What huge pay rise, a mere 2.7%, much less than the UK average.
    2
  1695.  @johns-i4t  You could be right, your car may literally be going nowhere when you can't buy diesel any more.
    2
  1696. He just like me, but I'm not nearly so polite. Stupid actions, can often be fatal.
    2
  1697. The Rwanda policy had overwhelming public support, the ECHR thought differently. If only the solution was simple !
    2
  1698. It's what large organisations do, nothing new or uncommon.
    2
  1699.  @hairyjohn5825  Likely to be at least 20 years away based on how long both his mother and father lived for.
    2
  1700. Why not ?
    2
  1701. Its a very serious issue for the banks and if a bank has been found to have facilitated money laundering because it failed to make all the necessary enquiries, the regulator can impose massive fines. In the US HSBC were fined almost £2 billion !
    2
  1702.  @DCDPM  It now suits their agenda.
    2
  1703. Too simplistic.
    2
  1704. Agreed, with regard to the singing she was however right, its copyright infringement.
    2
  1705. Because they aren't supposed to look intimidating.
    2
  1706. You could be right or perhaps your not ?
    2
  1707. You barber must be a real criminal, not a pretend one like Boris.
    2
  1708. Contempt of Court, not a clever thing to do.
    2
  1709.  @reccerat4446  PED's.
    2
  1710. Would probably increase the value of his property by several times !
    2
  1711. For years I received little or no interest on my savings, whilst borrowers enjoyed ultra low rates. Now the opposite is true and its long overdue.
    2
  1712. A very innovative approach, I approve. Next I would like to hear how the levy will applied for the benefit of the customer.
    2
  1713. Formal recognition that you no longer have to be white to be accused of racism. That's real progress. Hopefully we will soon learn that you no longer need to be man to be sexist ?
    2
  1714. Don't be poor, its not rocket science
    2
  1715. As long as he remains with his self centred bitter and twisted wife he will be unwelcome in the UK.
    2
  1716. Agreed, but it has to be stop the boats first and as yet he hasn't stopped any.
    2
  1717. In many instances it is. Where would the NHS be without it. There are good and bad people of all religions and races. Extremism has no place in our society.
    2
  1718. Hardly something new for a politician. Remember the MP's expenses scandal ?
    2
  1719. Starmer finds this a far easier subject than having to talk about his actual policies because he doesn't have any !
    2
  1720.  @rjones6219  Those who write such comments really don't things through properly.
    2
  1721.  @sharoncooke1719  Go for it.
    2
  1722. It's a start. Where you would put the tents, in your back garden ?
    2
  1723. So true.
    2
  1724. Ultra low interest rates under the Tories if you check ?
    2
  1725. A PM with a huge Parliamentary majority and the support of his MP's.
    2
  1726. MP's salary increase this year was 2.7%, the national average was 5%.
    2
  1727. It was the socialist budget I can ever remember.
    2
  1728. Not if you owned the company !
    2
  1729. Rubbish, where did you get your law degree ?
    2
  1730. Nigerian immigrant
    2
  1731. I use weed killer !
    2
  1732. She resigned because of pressure from the PM, Chancellor and Banking regulator.
    2
  1733. Votes need to be brought and that's how to achieve it.
    2
  1734. The Tories were voted out, Labour just benefited the most.
    2
  1735. Known to the local community.
    2
  1736.  @imemine6494  Absolutely correct, it's not about you it about everyone else you come into contact with, who may not enjoy your good health and strong immune system.
    2
  1737. The word "No'" was hurty as far as my ex wife was concerned.
    2
  1738. You have more chance of winning the lottery without buying a ticket. A small reduction (removal from domestic fuel) is however a realistic possibility.
    2
  1739. As Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer for 3 years whilst Labour were in opposition she was the obvious choice for Starmer.
    2
  1740. Do you know why the banks of which there were only two, LLoyds and RBS were bailed out ? Had this not happened confidence in the entire banking sector would have been undermined resulting in many to fail taking the economy and your job with it. The economy cannot function without banks, they provide the lifeblood of business and international trade.
    2
  1741. Lazy people won't change, it's not in their nature. They would rather complain and blame someone else than improve themselves.
    2
  1742. Agreed, the most basic accommodation and food on remote offshore Islands. We need to become the Nasty Country.
    2
  1743.  @DNW28  It does make me worry that people who make these stupid comments, still have the vote !
    2
  1744.  @terrychapman2544  Never underestimate the value of the pink vote.
    2
  1745. Not a chance.
    2
  1746. Its not the burning of the book, but where he chose to burn it and what he shouted whilst it burnt. Dig deeper.
    2
  1747. How so ? He's a multi millionaire property developer and financier, a man who has made his living off the backs of ordinary people.
    2
  1748. Of course he will. The year before becoming PM his earnings were £824,000.
    2
  1749. I do hope I'm on the jury when you are sent for trail.
    2
  1750. As long you are going to work and contributing to the economy, I couldn't give a toss what you do.
    2
  1751. Long forgotten, too much money to be made for such trivial wastes of time.
    2
  1752. Is the morgue a better alternative ?
    2
  1753. Women should be treated impartially, if they need wrestling to the ground as they would do if it was man, then they have my full support.
    2
  1754. What would you call a person who has a Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics ?
    2
  1755. They probably aren't as healthy as outward appearances would suggest. Read the PM report.
    2
  1756. In 2023, 42% of all Uk exports were to the EU, its our largest single market, the US accounted for only 16%.
    2
  1757. The Yorkshire Ripper died in hospital aged 74. Levi Bellfield the first person to receive 2 whole life orders is still alive.
    2
  1758. Doctors salaries are already higher than MP's. Those in private practice will be earning far more than ministers. Jags are made in the UK, so a great example of product placement supporting British workers.
    2
  1759.  Mac Raghnaill  Almost right 1946 - 1964.
    2
  1760. So you want us to stop trading with them, say goodbye to your job !
    2
  1761. Your Pension Fund may have them too, why not check ?
    2
  1762. There is nothing quick about a Public Inquiry, this will take many years to complete.
    2
  1763.  @ianwhitehead691  How many years experience do you have in the Police ?
    2
  1764. Those students from around the world pay very much higher tuition fees, which help pay for British students.
    2
  1765. Only a government initiated Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel anyone to attend and give evidence.
    2
  1766. Just like the man threatening people with a cross bow.
    2
  1767. If you understood what the purpose of the House of Lords was you wouldn't make such a silly comment.
    2
  1768. In the absence of or substantial reduction in tax receipts which is governments prime source of income, their only option is too drastically reduce public spending including all state benefits. Effectively survival of the fittest, if you cant afford it you go without.
    2
  1769. How about the Navy sinking the boats in the channel and the Army shooting any that get through on the beaches ? Sadly every time Patel or any Home Secretary tries to introduce policies the lefties call they inhumane and the ECHR rules them illegal.
    2
  1770.  @marumaru6084  Clever man.
    2
  1771. True, these kids have little experience of life and are easily manipulated.
    2
  1772. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it ?
    2
  1773.  @lifeclip9878 There are many pensioners who are substantially better off than younger people with families, I know I am.
    2
  1774. You better get digging !
    2
  1775. Same as you do with your Road fund licence.
    2
  1776. My thoughts too and a vote winner.
    2
  1777. By restricting visitors the chance of them becoming infected and dying of Covid is considerably reduced. A very responsible and welcome move which I fully support.
    2
  1778. It has my full support and it's long overdue. As its freely available on line, anyone can read it if they want to ! Can you read ?
    2
  1779. It's its most prestigious brand, just a Bentley is for VAG or Ferrari for Fiat !
    2
  1780. Born in Southampton, so he's British. His wife is not a Billionaire, his father in law is.
    2
  1781. It's easy at my surgery, you must live in a really shitty place that no GP wants to work in.
    2
  1782. Obviously, I'm sure our subs are well placed in case of need.
    2
  1783. 98% of Brits have no idea what is happening in the Middle East and how it effects us. Why don't you find out, all it takes is a little effort ?
    2
  1784. Says an antisemite calling himself HITLER ?
    2
  1785. What is a 17 year old girl doing in the company of middle aged men ?
    2
  1786. France isn't sending them, they aren't preventing them from leaving which is very different. The UK doesn't have a return agreement with France either. Perhaps if the RNLI was prevented from picking them up in Channel and the risk of drowning became very real, the numbers would reduce rapidly.
    2
  1787.  @viper_fan  Anyone who thinks of themselves as a peasant has already written themselves off.
    2
  1788. Me too and my Flu jab.
    2
  1789. Until Starmer..............
    2
  1790. Northern Rock was based on a unsustainable business model. It lent long term up to 120% of property value and borrowed short term. For a long time its Chief Executive was regarded very highly and featured regularly in the financial Times. I recall his picture being on the front cover of the Institute of Bankers magazine.
    2
  1791. Bankers get paid so much more, because their business is about making money, not winning a popularity contest.
    2
  1792. A party lead by a multi millionaire property developer. We have a housing shortage.....self interest ??????
    2
  1793. You must have a very nice home.
    2
  1794. Not everyone has gardens, but everyone has household waste, thats the difference.
    2
  1795. Are these the same people who can't afford to eat or heat their homes ? Strange priorities.
    2
  1796.  @gtavmj-1852  Probably the Queen, mothers tend to do such things for their children even if they are rotten ones.
    2
  1797.  @jakestown1952  Confidentiality prevents me from answering.
    2
  1798. The Curry bit is irrelevant, it could have been fish and chips.
    2
  1799.  @patruddick  The moral, work harder at school and become a professional and avoid having to do a manual job.
    2
  1800. One the Police investigated and found nothing criminal had taken place.
    2
  1801. Starmer used to answer questions too when he was leader of the opposition.
    2
  1802. What pleases me most is that the fines will offset the cost to the tax payer of keeping them in prison. Very forward thinking of the Judge.
    2
  1803.  @Interdiction  Close all French ports to UK shipping and so much more.
    2
  1804. For most people, their weekend plans are far more important.
    2
  1805.  @leanatale7251  If that happens won't it just be another scam that doesn't really exist ?
    2
  1806. Lets not.
    2
  1807.  @Bindersandcash19  In many parts of the South a million doesn't buy much of a property.
    2
  1808.  @kenmillwall1885  Good point. Cheaper house prices equals lower mortgages and greater disposable incomes.
    2
  1809. Meloni only achieved 25% of the popular vote and had to comprise on many of her more extreme policies to form a coalition. Typically an Italian government last 13 months. Lets see if she manages to last any longer ?
    2
  1810. Who didn't break the rules ? I don't know anyone. Im more interested in the current and very real threats to our way of life and standard of living, aren't you ?
    2
  1811.  @diegolove173  They did it to save the economy, without the Banking sector the economy cannot function. Very few Banks were actually bailed out, HSBC the UK's biggest wasn't.
    2
  1812.  @SmartCookie2022  Browns so called "Light Touch" regulation, in reality no regulation !
    2
  1813. Me, all it takes is a phone call.
    2
  1814. Starmer wants it far more than Boris, who has put in place a few vey soft restrictions.
    2
  1815. One of the few sensible comments.
    2
  1816. Agreed, eloquent and heartfelt.
    2
  1817. Agreed.
    2
  1818.  @nicholasweaver7809  £1m isn't much for any surviving partner to leave to their kids with a half decent property particularly in London or the South East. However for single person with no children the current threshold is only £325k, which is a tiny amount. IHT needs to go and whoever does so gets my vote.
    2
  1819. The Lib Dems can still remember what happened to them after the Tory/Lib Deb coalition.
    2
  1820. Over worked, underpaid ordinary people with impossible caseloads. That's why so many left the job.
    2
  1821. I wouldn't be surprised to see her become the New home Secretary.
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  1822. Mental health or drugs related.
    2
  1823. There are approx 48 million eligible voters, so 5 million is only 10%.
    2
  1824. I recall the exact some comments when Starmer was in opposition.
    2
  1825. Treating those involved in the gatherings at No 10. the same as ordinary people with the issue of fixed penalty notices seems very fair.
    2
  1826. I bet you are fun at parties ?
    2
  1827. Plain speaking, I like it.
    2
  1828. Or size 10 boots !
    2
  1829. Nigel is a highly intelligent guy, so it's probably a bit of stretch to say it's what everyone is thinking.
    2
  1830. Oil and Gas companies yes, most other companies won't be recording record profits. Its tough for business, many are failing.
    2
  1831. Rebranded as "Council Tax".
    2
  1832. That's a great idea, gets my vote.
    2
  1833. As is every country, the UK isn't unique.
    2
  1834. Swearing in public is a criminal offence. The Public Order Act 1986, section 5.
    2
  1835.  @davidseals4898  That's the last thing either Labour or the Conservatives and their supporters want,. It gives minority parties greater representation at their expense. PR doesn't work in practice, just look at Italy which has a form of PR, the average life of a Parliament is only 13 months !
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  1836. He probably does, but thats a highly emotive political issue which he stays well away from.
    2
  1837.  @eimkei1339  Don't panic, the Chancellor is meeting with the Banks to discuss this very issue.
    2
  1838. You do know she has an MSC from the London School of Economics ?
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  1839. That's why there is a Post Mortum to determine the cause.
    2
  1840. Apart from reducing base rate, the other points make sense.
    2
  1841. Does one exist anywhere ?
    2
  1842. When you have 404 seats in Parliament, who needs to be popular ?
    2
  1843. Most of the murders in prison didn't enter this country illegally. There are bad people in all societies. I was unaware I lived next door to an armed robber, who kept numerous guns in the house until he was arrested !
    2
  1844. Andrew will just have to pay for his own protection officers in future. Who pays is all that will change.
    2
  1845. Housing targets have consistently not been meet for years and the upside of the cost of living crisis is that even less will be built for many years to come.
    2
  1846. Agreed. If its a win for both the business and the employee then what could be better.
    2
  1847. Not if they plan for their retirement properly. State Pension age has nothing to do with retirement age.
    2
  1848. It will happen, only a matter of time.
    2
  1849. We have a huge surplus on gas at present, but as we lack the storage capacity it's exported to France.
    2
  1850. He's done plenty to upset Labour voters with things that impact on them personally in the here and now !
    2
  1851. Sending the letter to the empty property in the absence of any other information satisfies their legal requirements.
    2
  1852. In the 90's pre social media and reality TV life was more simple. The young expect everything by right now without putting in the effort.
    2
  1853. If Reform make the abolition of Inheritance tax in their first budget a manifesto commitment, I would vote for them.
    2
  1854. Would seem like an ideal job for the SAS.
    2
  1855. Are you really so incredibly naive ?
    2
  1856. Would you prefer Reeves, Cooper or Lammy, the 3 most senior members of Starmers cabinet. i prefer the inept Starmer, don't you ?
    2
  1857. Thats the theory at least but sometimes history repeats itself. Why, because those who make the mistakes believe it is different this time.
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  1858. People die all the time, Eddie Jordon died today and he was a multi millionaire.
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  1859.  @thaibillyboy  The tills run off electricity as do the lights, air con, alarms, CCTV. Far safer to just close and wait for the power to come back on. Living in the countryside power cuts for a variety of reasons as not uncommon.
    2
  1860. Do you dress this well, perhaps you too need help ?
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  1861. It is ironic, but then their job is one of protection not enforcing covid rules.
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  1862. You call them convicts, that's punishing them.
    2
  1863. Could you imagine others settling for such a small increase, I wouldn't ?
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  1864. Grow up.
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  1865. The Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces is the King and unlike Khan he served in them. The security around the Cenotaph will be huge.
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  1866. Well said.
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  1867. A very bad and ill judged move, I expected more sense from Sunak. This merely plays into the hands of the left who will claim it as their victory.
    2
  1868. The new full State Pension is £11,502, personal allowance is £12,570, so you don't pay any tax solely on your State Pension. If you have additional income that takes you over the threshold that's entirely different.
    2
  1869. Are they not also citizens of London who have as much right to vote as anyone else. Anything else would be undemocratic.
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  1870. Its policies like this that are the reason why Sunak is delaying calling the election until October at the earliest. The more you hear from Starmer the less anyone wants him as PM.
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  1871. You really should listen properly.
    2
  1872. He is a member of the House of Lords, so both. Sadly he is very out of touch with the mood of the public on this important issue.
    2
  1873. Because TFL is bankrupt !
    2
  1874. The UK's international waters extend up to 12 miles into the Channel.
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  1875. It's the out of favour French government rather than the people. There will be a change of government very soon.
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  1876.  @Johnnie-dh1we  Well said, I echo your sentiments.
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  1877. We already have very strict knife laws in the UK. Increase stop and search.
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  1878. Protest as much as you like, just do it peacefully.
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  1879.  @geordiewishart1683  Working class ignorance
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  1880. When a company has a product that the price is set by an international market, there would seem little scope for competition.
    2
  1881. Read the Sentencing Act 2020 as it relates to those 18 and all will become clear .
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  1882.  @quinnishappy5309  Absolutely right, some people really are clueless.
    2
  1883. Still to the right of Labour, but yes I would like to see more right of centre policies like Rawanda.
    2
  1884. Such was the average voters distrust of the Tories, that they wouldn't believe what was staring them in the face. They wanted change at any cost.
    2
  1885. My nephew loved it as did his friends.
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  1886. With an almost 80 seat majority why would he ?
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  1887. Lets start with those Premier league footballers, there are several muslims in the top clubs.
    2
  1888. or beer and curry, if your working class ?
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  1889.  @darthkek1953  Out of the mouths of babes and fools. Sounds familiar doesn't it.
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  1890. We already have very strict knife laws in the UK. Increase the use of Stop and Search.
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  1891.  @mwd331  How would enforce a ban if 1 million people turned out ? Control is far easier and target those who break the law.
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  1892. Ordinary people do the same too. Your cars road tax is based on how much it pollutes and lets not forget ULEZ !
    2
  1893. Judges can only sentence a person for those offences they have been charged with, not the more serious offences you think they should have been charged with. The question you should be asking is why didn't the CPS want to charge him with more serious offences ?
    2
  1894. How ? It's almost impossible when you are PAYE and just about everything you buy already includes any relevant taxes in the price.
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  1895. They never where, they are replaced the same day. JFK, immediately succeeded by LBJ.
    2
  1896. I remember those days fondly, as a Bank employee my cheap mortgage was a massive perk. I made loads of money in the 80"s moving 3 times in 4 years.
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  1897. It's the same everywhere and it's not a reflection on him, those that do get part time jobs usually do through a family or family friends connection.
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  1898. A post election possibility when drastic change will be needed.
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  1899. It's interesting that the estimated cost of the mini budget is @£47 bn with just £2 bn being attributable to the proposed cut in the top rate of tax.
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  1900. A very intelligent lady who tells it like it is.
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  1901. My nephew was overjoyed that he didn't have to go to school. My friends that now can work from home for at least part of the week are also very pleased. Why only look at what you perceive to be negative ?
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  1902. @Harry Old I'm sure other motorists will only be too please to give a statement that the protestor threw themselves at the vehicle. Sadly someone needs to get hurt for common sense to kick in.
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  1903. Aren't you, I am always.
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  1904. True, but do you believe it would have deterred him ?
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  1905. Do they have a magic wand ?
    2
  1906. Yes.
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  1907. As a 61 year old unfit, overweight, heavy smoker and drinker, will he still be here in 4 years time is perhaps a more realistic question.
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  1908. As a retired senior banker I'm inclined to agree although there will always be exceptions. If a bank feels that providing an account to someone like Putin would damage its reputation, its good business to terminate the relationship.
    2
  1909. France generates @ 70% of it's electricity from nuclear. France was actually looking at reducing its dependancy on Nuclear. In the UK no one wanted a Nuclear power station built near them. You can't have it both ways !
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  1910.  @MargaretKlassen  TR has a huge image problem.
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  1911. With their huge majority Labour can do exactly as it pleases.
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  1912. If the public don't support the Police how do you expect them to be effective ? Let your MP know the Policing you need, that's their job ?
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  1913. Plenty of other Party leaders would be in front of Farage.
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  1914. The B of E does tend to notice when the cost of Government borrowing keeps increasing.
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  1915. That one transaction tells them everything they need to know.
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  1916. Great thanks, looking forward to my next jab. I want you to holiday in the UK and support our tourist industry and our economy not another countries.
    2
  1917. Attending at the Cenotaph or locally, only requires you to stand, are you up for it ?
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  1918. Apparently not, judging by the hundreds of thousands that regularly attend Pro Palestine marches, rather than doing anything to help their own people ?
    2
  1919. Discipline and respect are now outdated ideals.
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  1920. There are many things that poor people can't afford, like fillet steak and a Rolex, that's the consequence of being poor.
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  1921. Spelling lessons should be compulsory.
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  1922. Only a Public Enquiry instigated by the Government has the statutory authority to compel a person to attend.
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  1923. Im sure their fellow prisons will make them most welcome.
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  1924. Jealous that he's highly intelligent, rich and successful and you will never be.
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  1925. Youtube did it !
    2
  1926.  @stequality  It's the 40% of those eligible to vote but were either too lazy or apathetic to vote, that are largely responsible for Labour being in power.
    2
  1927. The total value of the estate is still £4m ! You could transfer your assets to your children and as long as you survive more than 7 years there is no IHT to pay. There are many obvious reasons why some people won't want do this.
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  1928. Pragmatic. I agree, be proactive and have a plan, it's what works for me.
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  1929. Earlier this week the Police shot and killed a man threatening people with a crossbow.
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  1930. Sadly no society can protect its citizens for the random acts of lone nutters.
    2
  1931. I don't know of any care homes with pubs in them, do you ?
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  1932. Banks are a business not a charity and shareholders expect a return on their investment. Your pension fund is probably a shareholder !
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  1933.  @normandunford5747  That doesn't help you if it's your credit rating thats wrecked. They only need to target a few people !
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  1934.  @blueonblueracingnova  True, but you can be pulled over and get fined and have points added to your licence. Don't assume it won't be you !
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  1935. The reason net migration fell
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  1936. Hope they all brought coffee and sandwiches from the shops to show support for the sector.
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  1937.  @kinggeoffrey3801  Why stay, have you no ambition ? Your future is your responsibility, only you can get a better job, no one is going to do it for you.
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  1938. Often like my old mum was asset rich cash poor and had lived in the same house for over half a century. It was just her home which had cost £5200 in 1963 !
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  1939. Google them if you really want to know.
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  1940. The age of criminal responsibility is 10 and as he will be 18 when convicted he will serve his sentence in an adult prison.
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  1941. Exactly what Boris was doing whist attending gatherings with his staff.
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  1942. His majority is such that he can never lose.
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  1943. He can multi task, something Labour MP's don't have the ability to do.
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  1944. All governments are.
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  1945. Put them in the river, no need for anything else.
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  1946. It does when it's their own area of expertise. I doubt if you will ever be as successful.
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  1947. The UK already messed up on 4th July by voting out the Tories.
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  1948. Agreed, reward success.
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  1949. The Peoples Champion who had an account at the "Elitist" Bank because an ordinary one wasn't good enough for him !
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  1950. True and they knew the deal when they choose to leave for what they considered was a better life.
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  1951. She probably will be pleased to get a job in the private sector, working less hours, with less stress for 10 times the salary !
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  1952. Reversing the Tories 2 employees NI cuts would have been better and could easily have been blamed on them.
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  1953. It's a matter of public record.
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  1954. Great free publicity for him.
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  1955. What do you suppose would have happened if his real picture was released immediately following these horrific murders ?
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  1956. Why ? Should everyone that didn't follow the rules also lose their jobs ? You would be out of work too, Im sure.
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  1957. As a former Banker, I recall 17% base rate in 1979. House prices remain high primarily because demand exceeds supply, it's basic economics. Interest rates obviously are a factor but they need to be very much higher before prices are effected.
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  1958. True, for tax evasion. Perhaps fraud is suspected in some other aspect of this transaction.
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  1959. Voicing anger is OK, expressing it violently isn't. It's not a difficult distinction to make ?
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  1960. Very recently a High Court judge described him as a man could not be trusted. I dare you to google it and find out what this mans tried to do to his own brother, it's despicable.
    2
  1961. If you aren't going to have your savings with Banks or Building societies where are you going to keep it ?
    2
  1962. For maximising the return for it's shareholders ? Profit isn't a dirty word, its the sole reason for being in business.
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  1963. Millions of savers are now much better off and house prices are far more stable.
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  1964. @stemartin6671 Become a doctor. How hard can it be ?
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  1965. Why do you think that across the world so many lawyers have been PM's and Presidents ?
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  1966. Jenrick was responsible for introducing stricter immigration requirements which why the latest net migration figures show a significant reduction. He resigned his position because he was not allowed to make them even tougher.
    2
  1967. Form filling is a skill just like writing a CV.
    2
  1968. The reality is that it's the best you are going to get.
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  1969. You are correct. These young mindless rioters don't need a reason, any excuse will do. Hopefully they will have damaged a lot of their country mens property.
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  1970. Perhaps not but will it remain a priority for the public when the next scandal comes along. Who is talking about compensation for Sub Postmasters, or Waspie women now ?
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  1971. Rather like Farage who only became interested in the plight of the De Banked when it happened to him ! Self interest is a powerful motive.
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  1972.  @martinspeer262  A clever business man.
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  1973. When you are trading up all that matters is the difference between what you are selling and buying.
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  1974. I intend to have a further booster, it's my choice to do so. I shall also be having my annual Flu jab, have done so for over 20 years.
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  1975. Im sure they will and i suspect it will be a range of measures including tax cuts. What isn't widely realised is that the £3bn that a windfall tax will raise equates to @£120 per household which although welcome isn't very much.
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  1976.  @stephfoxwell4620  Stamp duty is the most obvious example of a wealth tax in the UK.
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  1977. Thankfully I'm retired.
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  1978. He is a multi millionaire privately educated man from a wealthy family, just like you ?
    2
  1979. Voted in by those who understand even less.
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  1980.  @GlasPthalocyanine  Why would Labour vote for it, when it disadvantages them. The same can also be said of the Tories.
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  1981.  @GerryT.  Nowhere near as ambitious or intelligent as Sunak.
    2
  1982.  @chkldstgee2433  who would have thought that having a property developer as PM in a country with an acute shortage of homes could be a conflict of interest ?
    2
  1983. Im retired and my brother is self employed, we never strike, but we always get paid, unlike strikers.
    2
  1984. Using common sense is far more effective, than a bucket load of steroids.
    2
  1985. Destroying your credit record is much more damaging.
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  1986. Daring to be different caused the Financial crisis, careful works just fine for me.
    2
  1987. I do, before being rebranded as Council Tax.
    2
  1988. What is preventing you from being one ?
    2
  1989. Was anyone actually charged with anything after the Covid enquiry, not as far as Im aware.
    2
  1990. Is this a sick joke ?
    2
  1991. The Chinese were responsible and whole world was infected.
    2
  1992. Assuming you are a taxpayer you should remember that we own 38% of the bank and therefore anything that hurts Nat West hurts us too. It will now take the taxpayer a lot longer to get its money back, is that what you want ?
    2
  1993.  @janet8418  Pressure was applied from the PM, Chancellor and Banking Regulator, thats why she resigned.
    2
  1994. They haven't anyone with either the intellect or vocabulary to go toe to toe with him. J RM will just make them look silly.
    2
  1995. How when something as simple as slapping a disobedient or wayward child is now considered to be abuse ?
    2
  1996. You forgot to include, the public.
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  1997. Starmer is the least worst option.
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  1998. The fault for this farcical situation is entirely that of those vindictive individuals who pressured the Police to change their previous decision not to investigate.
    2
  1999. Who would want such a shitty job more than once ?
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  2000. It hasn't gone anywhere, it's just not the story of the moment.
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  2001. A very accurate reflection of our society, so in tune with the average voter.
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  2002. Who cares about those on lower incomes, if they had the ability to do the job of an Investment Banker they would, but they don't. You and I don't get paid £10m a year to play in the Premier league because we aren't good enough !
    2
  2003. So am I, but only when I feel comfortable doing so.
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  2004. Then leave, your negativity is not needed
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  2005. However a Police criminal investigation often follows.
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  2006. It doesn't.
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  2007. We need to protect our interests.
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  2008. Absolutely right. If a pensioner is wealthy, they will still be paying much more tax than someone younger on a modest income.
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  2009. Only a Government initiated Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel a person to attend.
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  2010. It will make a lovely garden ornament when you can't get any fuel. Just winding you up for a bit of fun.
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  2011. Im sure Labour have a non plan for reducing it.
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  2012. Increased inflation and a slow down in growth, Head of the Federal Reserve.
    2
  2013. As long as a farm is farmed, does it matter who is farming it ?
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  2014. Its called capitalism.
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  2015. She has far higher aspirations
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  2016.  @mashizzubizz  My local council is Tory controlled, so I will vote for them.
    2
  2017. Protecting international shipping and trade from military attack is our business.
    2
  2018. As PM it is expected of him. It was very clear from the reaction of residents that he and those with him were not welcome. Leaving quickly was the right and only thing to do.
    2
  2019. Pensioners are no different from society as a whole, some are wealthy, some are poor and most are somewhere in between.
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  2020. Apathetic and lazy would be a better description.
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  2021. I live in the countryside. I hate city centres and avoid them.
    2
  2022. Judges can only sentence for the charges that he has pleaded guilty to, not those more serious ones you think he should have been charged with. Thats the decision of the CPS.
    2
  2023. So exactly how can I strike against the train drivers who are disrupting me ?
    2
  2024. A flawed concept if you believe Jimmy Saville was innocent ?
    2
  2025. They acted in much the same way as millions of others did, except they continued working whilst others sat at home on full pay.
    2
  2026. There aren't enough of them, work out the numbers for yourself.
    2
  2027. Some people are just very good at business.
    2
  2028. Another non event to distract from the really important issues that effect us all, like the cost of living crisis ! Lucky Labour, another excuse for not coming up with any policies.
    2
  2029.  @mattsmith87  Labours plan assumes that all Non Doms would remain in the UK, why would they ?. These people typically have homes all over the world and to leave is easy. Other countries would welcome them. The UK would lose the tax on their UK earnings and the benefit of all the money they spend here. Think Abramovitch !
    2
  2030. When you aren't in government have zero chance of ever being so it's easy to make bold statements. The reality of being in government is that you can rarely do exactly as you want.
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  2031. I agree, it's disgusting and they never think it may happen to them or their family.
    2
  2032. Illegal immigration is a ticking time bomb ...........
    2
  2033.  @S-North  Is it, the US has a similar rate of inflation and the Fed is set to hike interest rates, sound familiar ?
    2
  2034. I was disappointed that the Nottingham killer was tasered rather than shot dead at the scene.
    2
  2035. Its interesting that unlike others you don't feel the issue is solely one of food production.
    2
  2036. There are already UK laws dealing with illegal immigration and deportation, unfortunately there are also EHCR laws which over ride ours.
    2
  2037. I always have at least one ace up my sleeve.
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  2038. Petty criminals don't get knighthoods. Google his criminal record.
    2
  2039. Very true, it reminds people of their own failures.
    2
  2040. if you have additional space the rent a room scheme is a great way of increasing your income by up to £625 per month tax free.
    2
  2041. Mother let her daughter go out drinking and then pulls the autism card, which isn't an excuse.
    2
  2042. The electorate gave them a 5 year mandate and a huge majority.
    2
  2043. Possibly once more, then thats probably it. Watch what the Fed does, we tend to follow suit.
    2
  2044. Great idea we can use them on strikers as well.
    2
  2045. A pratt whose worth over £100m, the joke is on you.
    2
  2046. How about premier division footballers and their managers who all get paid far more than top Bankers ? The Manager of Manchester City gets paid £20m a year, the Governor of the Bank of England £600,000. How do you equate the two ?
    2
  2047. The last grooming gang enquiry took 7 years to produce it's report and recommendations and was nowhere as far reaching as is now being called for. How long do you want to wait ?
    2
  2048. Energy companies are taxed at 40% anyway.
    2
  2049. For the year ending 31/3/22 the Tories spent £12.7m on "Special Advisers".
    2
  2050. DUP represent a devolved nation.
    2
  2051. I very much doubt if our enemies will be so particular.
    2
  2052. Me too.
    2
  2053. His style, his choice. I respect that.
    2
  2054. Why not bother to find out how much good he has done on the land he owns ?
    2
  2055. As its claimed that this has been going on for over 40 years some will already be dead.
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  2056.  @paddymallory4080  £15 billion is the "Cost of Living Support" package announced in May and the new PM will be doing more. Pay attention, if you want to know what happening !
    2
  2057. Better hope you are wrong. Starmer is a moderate, the hard left members of the Labour Party are much worse.
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  2058.  @darklord-ht2hq  So was a mine, tool makers are highly skilled people who make precision tools that are used in the manufacture of products.
    2
  2059. Hopefully they will make their life hell. So much can be achieved with a phone call to the right person !
    2
  2060. I'm glad I'm not an average pensioner. Multiple incomes are necessary if you want to enjoy a comfortable retirement and planning for this is essential.
    2
  2061. This is nothing new it's been talked about for many years. Nothing will happen in this Parliament and who knows what future governments will do.
    2
  2062. He has also reduced the worth of your Pension fund as it would undoubtedly have had banking shares within its investments. Are you still smiling ?
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  2063. I'm sure you will giving priority to all Extinction Rebellion supporters. They should have the courage of their convictions.
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  2064. I have had my 2 jabs and a booster, so I really don't care about the unvaccinated.
    2
  2065. So refreshing.
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  2066. Why would their families be taken to court ? The girls should be expelled.
    2
  2067. Because they don't think and are consumed by prejudice.
    2
  2068. Because they can.
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  2069. MP's are effected by increases in the cost of living just like everyone else and a 2.7% salary increase was far less than I received. How about you ?
    2
  2070. The average annual profit per customer is @ £80, how is this excessive ?
    2
  2071. The Renters Rights Bill is currently going through Parliament and will soon become law. Find out how it strengthens your rights under the law ?
    2
  2072. Agreed, absolutely the correct decision.
    2
  2073. Its 100% about the money, if it was about control the charge would apply to all vehicles.
    2
  2074. @TomOBedlam-q1h Well said, I echo your sentiments.
    2
  2075. Is this news ?
    2
  2076. Christmas is over rated and it's sole purpose is now to drive retail spending thereby increasing economic activity.
    2
  2077. Agreed, but for the 6 months to Sept 24 IHT raised £4.3Bn, so @ £9Bn a year. What taxes would you increase to cover this huge loss of government income.
    2
  2078. Free movement, its that why we left the EU ?
    2
  2079. The UK should be the last country these parasites want to come too.
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  2080. Do you really want to give Starmer even more control as Head of State as well ?
    2
  2081. This isn't politics. It's an issue that effects everyone on this planet, even the stupid ones.
    2
  2082. The Police arrested him, they protected the public.
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  2083. Are you worth 1% of JRM ? Probably not.
    2
  2084. His money which as an employee he would have paid both Tax and National Insurance. He is free to choose what he spends it on, just as anyone else is including public sector employees.
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  2085. The best investment you can make is in yourself. Take personal responsibility for your future and do what it takes to succeed.
    2
  2086. He works for Deutsche Bank and is also Scottish !
    2
  2087. I have an annual flu jab ensuring I have the maximum protection possible, so if I need the same for Covid , its no big deal.
    2
  2088. The safety of whole family is more important than that of one single member.
    2
  2089. He makes some very relevant points.
    2
  2090. Do you understand what the function of the House of Lords is ? Cutting lazy peoples benefits would save so much more.
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  2091.  @nik-ev3eh  One of the few sensible comments here. The lone nutter is very difficult to predict.
    2
  2092. Envy is very unattractive.
    2
  2093. Will there be room to park my Bentley ?
    2
  2094. The last Labour leader to be elected, hopefully the situation won't change.
    2
  2095. Sadly not and they really should.
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  2096. I have Aspergers and unlike this girl have never got so pissed and aggressive in the town centre that my own sister called the Police !
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  2097. Perhaps but also incredibly naive.
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  2098. A dead one and a waste of a life.
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  2099.  @msimms-ft9yv  Rolf Harris, Max Clifford, Cyril Smith and many more all convicted. Being found not guilty in a court of law doesn't mean a person is innocent, just that guilt couldn't be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. I disike Brand intensely, but I do believe in this instance he is being targeted by those with a different agenda.
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  2100. You over estimate the Kings powers, he can't remove Starmer or Labour.
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  2101. True and really doesn't like Boris.
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  2102. It's the busiest airport in Europe, so if any airport is to be extended it's this one.
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  2103. Overwhelming is a much better word !
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  2104. Barbed wire on the beaches and reinstate all the WW2 pill boxes !
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  2105. Why, Vance said far worse and now he's Trumps VP.
    2
  2106. Apparently so, the average Youtuber isn't very bright.
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  2107.  @caspice  I just brought a house with 2 acres, it gives me many options.
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  2108. It's factually correct, the UK is considerably less productive than both France and Germany. Interpret it as you choose.
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  2109. Gove should squash legal challenges and get an order for costs against them.
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  2110. Because he was already in hospital and out of the public spotlight.
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  2111. The UK public are mostly stupid, at best apathetic.
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  2112.  @booth2710  He knows you are as clearly you don't understand how a political party chooses its leader.
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  2113. You are far brighter than the average YouTuber !
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  2114. Assuming the crime which you have been charged with is serious enough to warrant a jury trail which can only take place in a Crown Court, that jury has to reach its decision solely on the basis of the evidence against you, not the morality of your actions.
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  2115.  @observer8838  Reeves doesn't have one, The Chancellor as all have done before her, lives in a flat at No.11 Downing Street.
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  2116. Agreed, but Boris is a huge personalty.
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  2117. Agreed, back then we didn't have an overblown sense of entitlement.
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  2118. Bailey is one of 9 members of the MPC.
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  2119. Im sure there will be.
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  2120. Designer trainers are so tasty ?
    2
  2121. When you aren't in government, it's easy to make bold promises knowing you will never have to deliver them.
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  2122. I'm in complete agreement with you.
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  2123. I have a relative who makes Edwards look like a choir boy and I had no clue either. How often are the neighbours of those who have committed the most awful crimes interviewed and all they can say is what a nice person they were !
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  2124. The regulatory requirements in the UK today are very different from 2008. Under the previous Labour Government, Gordon Brown as Chancellor was responsible for introducing so called "Light Touch" regulation which in effect mean't little regulation at all. The Banks had enjoyed a period of making very large profits and the Treasury was benefiting from the huge taxes they were paying. As a retired senior banker I probably know rather more than you !
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  2125. @John Mcintyre You couldn't pay me enough to do their job.
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  2126. Australia doesn't have a continent many times it's own size just 20 miles away.
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  2127. I can live with both.
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  2128. Easy to say hard to do. Employment law is a minefield.
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  2129. He worked hard, became highly qualified and was very successful in his career. What's your excuse ?
    2
  2130. Why, just fine all those who attended the party, except Boris and his wife, who were entitled to be in their own garden.
    2
  2131. He obviously wasn't very bright !
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  2132. At least, there is no guarantee the current Pension age will be the same in 20 years. Make sure you have a good employers or Private pension then you can retire a lot earlier and live in comfort. I retired at 50 and immediately received my employers Pension, I had to wait another 16 years for my State pension. Life is good !
    2
  2133. He's making so much money from Youtube, so would you be !
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  2134. Absolutely right.
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  2135. She is a British citizen and didn't enter this country illegally. The issue is one of illegal entry, not ethnicity.
    2
  2136. I suspect Im a lot older than you and in the 40 years I have owned property there have been very few times when house prices actually reduced. If you are waiting for it to happen again, you will have a very long wait.
    2
  2137. I coudn't and I don't any dependants or a mortgage.
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  2138. His seat in the House of Lords is lost with his resignation as Arch Bishop.
    2
  2139. Common sense does. Have you forgotten that access to French ports is vital to UK exports into Europe our biggest market ?
    2
  2140. Tens of thousands of married people have affairs, nothing new here. Whats so special about Hancock that it so offends your sense of morality ?
    2
  2141. Rubbish, capped at 3%. Check your facts muppet. Train staff can have the same increase.
    2
  2142. That's your loss.
    2
  2143. Several years ago I drove through the centre of Bagdad, actually it was Luton !
    2
  2144. He does served on a solid gold plate !
    2
  2145. Yes please, but sadly just a pipe dream. When the MPC meets early august base rate will probably increase a further 0.5%, by year end probably @ 2.5%.
    2
  2146. It's not, it's an issue that effects everyone on this planet, even the stupid ones.
    2
  2147. But not you obviously ?
    2
  2148. Base rate isn't high and neither are mortgage rates.
    2
  2149. How many shares does your Pension Fund have in these companies. Why not find out, you to are probably benefiting ?
    2
  2150. The last enquiry into Grooming that started in 2015 and reported in 2022 didn't and that cost the taxpayer £186 million.
    2
  2151. It will be an indication of Reforms real intentions if in the Councils that they gain control of following the local elections that they actively defy and frustrate the government at every opportunity by putting local peoples housing needs first ?
    2
  2152. Have you seen anything today about Prince Andrew ? Funny that !
    2
  2153. That involves effort, they are far too entitled and lazy.
    2
  2154. We haven't seen a focus on building nuclear power stations or fracking because anyone who lives near a proposed site doesn't want them.
    2
  2155. You have more chance of winning the lottery. Politics is a dirty business and only the strong survive.
    2
  2156. If you throw enough mud, some will stick !
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  2157. The problem with Far Right parties is that feel the same way about other groups in society as well.
    2
  2158. Until they take their first shower and bend down to pick up the soap.
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  2159. A golden opportunity.
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  2160. I vote Tory and I'm an extremist, not mutually exclusive.
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  2161. The police were heavily outnumbered and in the circumstances they acted appropriately. I would have preferred to see the TSG in full riot gear kick the shit out them.
    2
  2162. Charles 11 died of a stroke aged 25. If you are going to quote History, try getting it right !
    2
  2163. Never, name one country that it has happened in ?
    2
  2164.  @michaelhoggarth89  To get a Christian Mayor you need Christian voters !
    2
  2165.  @rjones6219  The level of ignorance is rather worrying.
    2
  2166. No. PR doesn't work, coalition governments don't work.
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  2167. You must be very proud of your son, he has his priorities right.
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  2168. I believe a lot of it and by his own admission he has behaved badly towards women. However proving the current accusations, particularly that of rape, in court beyond a reasonable doubt is a very different matter.
    2
  2169.  @alanwatkiss7993  It's irrelevant, he will serve his sentence in an adult prison.
    2
  2170. Loan sharks and drug dealer would have to go cashless too !
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  2171. No problem, just new opportunities to make money.
    2
  2172.  @garyh1572  They cost the country nothing and contribute a lot in both the spending of their wealth and the fees and taxes they pay on their UK earnings.
    2
  2173. Absolutely right, Non Doms are very good for the UK . I wonder if the ordinary football supporter realises how many Premier Division footballers and managers are Non Doms ?
    2
  2174. It was more like a Labour Party budget, than a Tory one.
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  2175. My sentiments exactly. I need to wear my " I love Tits' T shirt more often.
    2
  2176. But not in that order, the UK will be last, our electoral system ensures that the status quo is maintained.
    2
  2177. Im glad he has some redeeming features. Ordinary people aren't good at politics.
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  2178. It's nothing new and will probably be worse under a Labour government.
    2
  2179. @Top Lobster Every time you buy a litre of fuel, 65% of the price is tax. So many taxes are unavoidable.
    2
  2180. By 2029 Farage will be 65, as an unfit, overweight, heavy smokers and drinker, what's the chances of him still being here ?
    2
  2181. They will be arranging an appointment with their accountant if they have any sense.
    2
  2182. Has anyone you know been fined 2 years after the breach of regulations ? I don't know anyone either.
    2
  2183. Well done, you have completely discredited the petition. It's meaningless now, just a work of fiction. What a plonker !
    2
  2184. Unnecessary and unwarranted.
    2
  2185.  @jaynecooney9549  Me too.
    2
  2186.  @andrewoliver8930  You didn't need to be genius to read all the warning signs, a blind man could have seen them a mile off on a dark night with his back to them.
    2
  2187.  @pip1723  Labour bankrupted the economy when last in power, hardly an endorsement of financial competence ?
    2
  2188. Nothing to do with politics, it's an issue that effects everyone on the planet.
    2
  2189. Very enlightened.
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  2190. Nothing but wishful thinking on your part.
    2
  2191. Have you ever seen a store robbed for its debit card receipts ?
    2
  2192. How could the opposition oppose the government over lockdowns when Labours stated policy was for far tougher restrictions ?
    2
  2193. TEKKEN OOT sounds like fun.
    2
  2194. Ordinary law bidding decent people do, scumbags don't, why would they ?
    2
  2195. Increased stop and search even if it is accused of being racists gets my full support.
    2
  2196. Take responsibility for your own life, there are always opportunities for those who are prepared to look for them.
    2
  2197. Wimbledon is seen all over the world, ordinary people being prevented by these idiots from getting on with their lives does get the same audience.
    2
  2198. Self preservation on Mordaunts part and the expectation of a Cabinet job !
    2
  2199. It's just an excuse. If this boy driving reckless and illegally had killed 6 of his mates no one would be rioting.
    2
  2200. Did Starmer actually have anything to do with this or is just another cash strapped Labour Council trying to plug a funding gap ?.
    2
  2201. I have more confidence in a dog turd solving illegal immigration than Labour and Starmer.
    2
  2202.  @glizzforman8094  I sold a house a few years ago my parents had built in the early 1960's for almost 200 times its original cost. The buyers demolished it.
    2
  2203. Charles is a great King and it's entirely appropriate that he's at COP 28.
    2
  2204. Why is he is a multi millionaire and you aren't ? The world doesn't owe anyone a living, get out and work for it, do whatever it takes to be successful.
    2
  2205. For those with Long Covid it never will.
    2
  2206. Yes and thats very good.
    2
  2207. The notion of someone being gender fluid becomes even more confusing the more fluid they become. Just imagine not knowing who they will identify with on a daily basis ?
    2
  2208. There is no doubt the Farage effect has increased both the exposure and support for Reform from traditional Labour and Tory voters.
    2
  2209. @Bluediamond200 Have you seen how few people a fully automated factory employs.
    2
  2210. It's very likely that personal allowances will increase, albeit very modestly with a change of government. Hunt may even do it in the Autumn statement !
    2
  2211. Agreed, but the British public seem more interested in events happening thousands of miles away than those occurring on their own doorstep.
    2
  2212. She's also black in case you hadn't noticed.
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  2213.  @davidread6290  Why not you ? Too many people feel it's someone else responsibility, never theirs. Thats why very little change happens.
    2
  2214. At 28 you should have saved more but its a decent start.
    2
  2215. Bad planning on your part and you only had 40 plus years to ensure you had enough to retire.
    2
  2216.  @Captainblack710  As are the contributions.
    2
  2217. Tats very much up to you.
    2
  2218. Wrong, no criminal record for fixed penalty notices. No different from being fined for dropping litter.
    2
  2219. His income from investments will provide him with an income you can only dream of.
    2
  2220. As a former bank manager I had many customers whilst working in London who were in this position all earning substantial salaries.
    2
  2221.  @anthonycastallano9075  He's is earning a lot from doing so and couldn't afford the reduction in earnings to take such a poorly paid job as PM.
    2
  2222. The Monarch has no practical ability or authority to rule, thats the Governments job. It's solely a ceremonial role, one I whole heartedly support.
    2
  2223. For him everything he does is normal, just not your normal.
    2
  2224. Many lost loved ones because of Covid.
    2
  2225. If so few pay it, thats a good reason to scrap it or ensure even less pay it.
    2
  2226.  @donewiththisshit-s4f  Agreed and increasingly it effects very ordinary people who are anything but rich.
    2
  2227. As I recall he was shot and killed.
    2
  2228. To succeed in politics ruthlessness is an essential quality but equally so is recognising talent and I wouldn't be surprised to see her get a top job in the new government.
    2
  2229. Anyone can, but only within the legal definition, not your own interpretation of it.
    2
  2230. The thing about wars is that the victor gets to decide who the war criminals are.
    2
  2231. Mosley did the same.
    2
  2232.  @enkisdaughter4795  Only 2 Banks were bailed out by the taxpayer, Lloyds and RBS (Nat West). Lloyds have repaid in full and Nat West have reduced the taxpayer stake to 38%. Only an idiot would want to hurt a Bank that the taxpayer has so much to lose.
    2
  2233. Very bad idea. There will a large military presence anyway together with armed Police.
    2
  2234. Far more Jewish people live in the UK. The FA and football in general should just stick to football and not involve itself in anything else.
    2
  2235. He couldn't be more wrong. As Labour supported the Governments Covid policies, actually they wanted tougher restrictions, who else is there to vote ? Our current first past the post electoral system is heavily weighted against minority parties and its not in either Labour or Conservatives interest to change it.
    2
  2236. @LOYALTOTHEFOIL. Hard work and intelligence does, why not give it a try ?
    2
  2237. Well said me too.
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  2238. It's the most basic economic principal.
    2
  2239. Of course, the shareholders own the company and their return on investment is the reason they buy the shares. Operating a profitable business that satisfies the needs of its customers is however the way best to achieve this.
    2
  2240. I think you mean gauged rather than gaged ?
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  2241. My friend had breakfast with his family and left for work as usual, when he returned home his father had hung himself. People suffering from mental illness don't have it stamped on their forehead, unless you have experienced it yourself you have absolutely no idea.
    2
  2242. When I was a branch manager no one had heard of the word "Woke". However we would never open an account for a Nigerian !
    2
  2243. Obviously, Starmer wanted much tougher restrictions, voting against the government would have made him look ridiculous.
    2
  2244. I'm a pensioner and gave up beer for a week in protest, why don't I get a hailed as a true patriot too ?
    2
  2245. It's not a flag it's a mural and in most cases Planning permission is required. You don't need permission to erect a flagpole in your garden and fly the Union Jack.
    2
  2246. Being accused of sexual assault, claiming £25,000 in expenses for hotels in 1 year, saying in a BBC interview MPs pay was poor and being accused of making homophobic and anti semitic comments. Just the sort of qualities we should all aspire too. You are having a laugh !!!!
    2
  2247. Wishful and unrealistic thinking. You don't own a house do you ?
    2
  2248. Agreed, I doubt if anyone that criticises him could have dealt with the pressure he has endured. I certainly couldn't !
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  2249. I know it too and I will be making money as I always do.
    2
  2250. An admirable sentiment but as we all know under the law being found not guilty isn't the same as being innocent. If guilt cannot be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then the defendant must be found not guilty.
    2
  2251.  @michaelrenard2074  That's was a tiny 2.7% increase this year and in 2021 they didn't get one. So 2.7% increase over 2 years, you do the maths ?
    2
  2252.  @DarrenSmith-zz6fk  Only fools were fooled.
    2
  2253. Owning a Bentley would be a lot cheaper too.
    2
  2254. Good for him, a man with intelligence and ambition. I wish I had.
    2
  2255. What offence ? As yet the age of the teenager hasn't been disclosed and no complaint has been made to the Police. I prefer to hear all the facts before forming an opinion. Who knows the teenager could have been blackmailing them, £35,000 is a lot of money ?
    2
  2256.  @mattsmith87  I agree and what business is it of anyone else.
    2
  2257. I doubt if an Industrial Estate is the go to place for tourists.
    2
  2258. Agreed, no more foreign Premier league players or managers, lets get back to how it used to be.
    2
  2259. Sure does, the average Youtuber is so easily manipulated.
    2
  2260. Money well spent. Do you believe Putin would have stopped at Ukraine ?
    2
  2261. That's not how our system works for any party, thankfully.
    2
  2262. The same way as David Cameron became Lord Cameron. Those who are useful are rewarded.
    2
  2263. Have you seen what its like inside Wakefield prison ? It's far worth than death.
    2
  2264. Mine too, Starmer seems to crumble when faced with such difficult questions.
    2
  2265. As an MP but not additional salary as a Minister.
    2
  2266. Barrister know when they are onto a good thing, so much free publicity.
    2
  2267. Why not just wait and then comment. What's the point in speculating other than to get your face on the news.
    2
  2268. Very different circumstances and both decisions wrong.
    2
  2269. Many people won't get a custodial sentence, electronic tagging with restrictions on movement, community service etc.
    2
  2270. Thats why it's so important to have a decent employers or private pension, they can be drawn much earlier.
    2
  2271. Just because a person isn't white doesn't mean they aren't British and born here.
    2
  2272. Do you actually think before posting a comment ? Who would want to be an MP, the very wealthy as no one else could afford too.
    2
  2273. Work from home, so there are no jobs for railway workers to go back too.
    2
  2274. Why would a boomer have debts ? It's the young who have large mortgages, ours are paid off or only have a small amount remaining.
    2
  2275. Are you even capable of defending yourself ?
    2
  2276.  @MayklCekson-h1s  Cooper, Reeves or Lammy as PM would be so much better ?
    2
  2277. It will still operate in a global market which sets prices. As a new player it will not benefit from gas it previously brought at much cheaper prices.
    2
  2278. All those who died from Covid are even more pissed off.
    2
  2279. A much more relax Boris, nice to see. He has so much shit to deal with.
    2
  2280. True, but when you go after others on a moral crusade its always best to avoid having skeletons in your own cupboard.
    2
  2281. Its never how hard you work, but how smart you are at it.
    2
  2282.  @JustThinkForYourself  Interest rates are only a fraction of then, so whats the problem ?
    2
  2283. As soon as WW11 was over, what was Churchills reward ? The public voted him out of office in favour of a Labour government.
    2
  2284. His security are armed and they don't miss, remember that too !
    2
  2285. If you have seen any of his TV programs you will realise that this is his style, it's part of who is. Rather like Boris' hairstyle !
    2
  2286. Just let them commit crimes without consequences ?
    2
  2287. A fool who wasted his life.
    2
  2288. Did you fail at maths just like Tice ?
    2
  2289. Unlikely, they don't have what it takes to survive in politics.
    2
  2290. Too many lazy entitled people who think it's someone else responsibility to solve all their problems.
    2
  2291. Sadly this happens. I was arrested because my now ex wife lied to the police, she thought it would help her get a better divorce settlement.
    2
  2292. They are here for at least another 4 years and have a huge Parliamentary majority.
    2
  2293. You must have been the only person not in care home that didn't go outside.
    2
  2294. By a jumper, take up exercise
    2
  2295. State owned companies were inefficient and rarely made any money. Are you old enough to remember ?
    2
  2296. A French style response directed at the migrants is required.
    2
  2297. Interest rates aren't set by the Government and as a saver who received bugger all return on my savings for more than a decade, I'm rather enjoying it. Long may it continue.
    2
  2298.  @contemplating1015  Those who over commit themselves only have themselves to blame.
    2
  2299. As it obviously mens nothing to you, plenty of charities would welcome your £300 as a donation ?
    2
  2300. My friend has one and he's normal. I don't and he can't afford my Bentley.
    2
  2301. As opposed to damage limitation for the Church of England.
    2
  2302. The Navy could be used to turn the boats around which would have popular support.
    2
  2303. Obviously, it's the expedient route. Possible legal claims could be so much more expensive.
    2
  2304. No political leader has the answer. Those who talk a good fight when actually faced with the responsibility themselves find out that the realities are far more difficult.
    2
  2305. It needs insulating somewhere away from decent hardworking people trying to go about their lives.
    2
  2306. Harris has done very little as VP.
    2
  2307. The worst racism i have witnessed was by an Indian towards someone from Pakistan.
    2
  2308.  @Martin-88  I very rude about the SNP !
    2
  2309. Very true, unfortunately social media often gives the impression that violence is acceptable.
    2
  2310. Every UK Bank.Remember it was only ten because he didn't apply to more !
    2
  2311. Its ironic that whenever its suggested that security should be increased or the Police given more powers there is a public outcry !
    2
  2312. I have had numerous vaccines, particularly as a child and cannot prove any of these saved my life. I'm just pleased I had them.
    2
  2313.  @timg1246 There is logic to this suggestion.
    2
  2314.  @briansavage1408  My County Council is Tory controlled, just the way I like it.
    2
  2315. For such a prestige job the salary is pitifully low. The manager of a Manchester City FC gets almost 40 times as much.
    2
  2316. Just as well they invested in Energy stocks then.
    2
  2317. How does this help with the cost of our energy bills, something that effects us all ?
    2
  2318. Land borders are far easier to control than a coastline.
    2
  2319. He's not up to job, its easy to stand back and criticise others.
    2
  2320. Is that why they propose sweeping changes to improve workers rights ?
    2
  2321. I'm sure you will find a way to thank him.
    2
  2322. How does incentivising investment cause inflation ? Tell me I really want to know.
    2
  2323. Government can guarantee them 100% occupancy, which is when the hotel makes the most profit.
    2
  2324. Age is just one of many risk factors and LTV will usually decrease considerably with age. When a borrower receives an employers pension their income is far more secure than a younger persons.
    2
  2325. Those that want to live when the enemy beats a path to your front door. Why do Youtubers assume any future conflict will occur in a distant foreign land ?
    2
  2326. True and then common sense Policing will finally kick in.
    2
  2327. Is there anyone ? It's more than a coincidence that Reforms leader is a multi millionaire property developer. Did i hear you shout "conflict of interest ?"
    2
  2328. The Commissioners job is a poison chalice, they will always be criticised for something. Expecting that person to be both a "proper copper and a politician" simultaneously is a very big ask !
    2
  2329. It was never a priority and thats true today. Does it effect your job or standard of living, these are peoples top priorities and always will be.
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  2330. Why do some people find it difficult to say anything nice ? Probably the green eyed monster .......they are jealous !
    2
  2331. How to make yourself instantly hated.
    2
  2332.  @markargent4962  Prehaps but at least its not based on colour !
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  2333. Abolishing inheritance tax will secure my vote.
    2
  2334.  @saxonstacker1078  Average house price in 1991 was @ £57,000 and in late 2021 £271,000. It's all relative though and a fixed rate loan should be a no brainer.
    2
  2335. Most borrowers very sensibly had fixed rate loans.
    2
  2336. This has been going on for over 40 years and common knowledge for almost as long, so most of adult population have enabling it to continue.
    2
  2337. I remember those days well and I was in Banking. Thankfully I had a cheap rate staff mortgage !
    2
  2338. In Banking crisis very few actually needed bailing out. The UK's biggest Bank HSBC, didn't ! Had banks been allowed to failed uncontrollably the economy would have followed, causing a large number of business failures and massive unemployment.
    2
  2339.  @chichikov617  Lets include sexual orientation and gender identification just to make it inclusive.
    2
  2340. About time, waste of money. Who didn't break Covid laws, I don't know anyone.
    2
  2341. Rates haven't existed for years.
    2
  2342. Listen to Martin Lewis if you want to know why doing so is very unwise and can be extremely expensive !
    2
  2343. Rates have been artificially low for too long, however there is now a generation of borrowers who haven't known anything else and any increase will come as a shock. Whilst i have no doubt rates will increase as early as 4th November when the MPC meets, any rises are likely to be modest. I'm old enough to remember Black Monday in 1987 when base rate increased 5 times in one day finishing at 15%. As for the property market, particularly in the South East there is still a shortage of houses which will ensure prices remain high although the rate of growth will probably slow down.
    2
  2344. Think before you act, if you want to avoid looking stupid. The founder of the Labour party was named Kier.
    2
  2345. Why does it matter, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If someone else doesn't agree, they are equally entitled to their opinion. Everybody happy now ?
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  2346. No, from the very outset this has been solely about his self interest. If you doubt it ask yourself why he only decided do something when he was personally affected and not before ? Now he sees this a way of promoting himself and seeming important.
    2
  2347. Bankers are very clever, prudent people who don't waste effort.
    2
  2348.  @pip1723  £40m is the cost of the jet, not how much it cost to hire. It could have been provided for free by one of his many wealthy friends ?
    2
  2349. There was an investigation under the Tories. It last 7 years and cost the taxpayer nearly £200m.
    2
  2350. Perhaps they weren't as healthy as you thought ? Appearances can be very deceptive. Did you see the Post Mortem report ?
    2
  2351. The problem isn't the government its the ECHR.
    2
  2352. It won't just like Flu never ends, it's here to stay. Like Flu though certain groups of the population may need an annual jab to increase their protection.
    2
  2353. Starmer and Labour supported them and wanted far tougher restrictions. You do remember ?
    2
  2354. Older people feel extremes of temperature far more.
    2
  2355. But you will watch and thats the whole purpose.
    2
  2356. Absolutely, they are the only ones that actually matter.
    2
  2357. All those who now work from home, convinced yet again they made the right choice. I'm sure even more will do so now.
    2
  2358.  @snoopybluejeans  With money comes power.
    2
  2359. He's not a MP.
    2
  2360. Only if you live in his constituency. Simply pointing out the obvious !
    2
  2361. Next to Angela Rayner she looks like a genius.
    2
  2362. I retired at 50 from a job I hated on a modest pension and then did something I enjoyed. I tried being normal once and I did't like it.
    2
  2363. Agreed and these detention centres should be very unpleasant places.
    2
  2364. I find it sad just how ill informed the average YouTuber is. The age of Criminal Responsibility in the UK is 10, so a 17 year old is responsible for their crimes.
    2
  2365. Anyone who enters this country illegally is a criminal and should be treated as such. My overriding reason for voting for Brexit was to take back control of our borders.
    2
  2366. Labours proposed workers rights legislation is very pro working class.
    2
  2367. Drug dealers and loan sharks are outraged !
    2
  2368. He's a typical bully, act first think later.
    2
  2369.  @Carlbotten1971  Just don't paint them on the side of your house without checking if you need to obtain planning permission.
    2
  2370. They have been charged.
    2
  2371. I agree, envy is very sad.
    2
  2372. Just because you agree with him, doesn't make him a good and honourable man. Read his CV on Wikipedia. In 2011 he was arrested as allegations of sexual assault had been made against him, but later withdrawn. In 2013 in a BBC interview he said that good MP's were being put off by poor pay. In 2015 he sold his constituency house for £2m under the Government High Speed 2 compensation "Exceptional Hardship Scheme". In 2016 he claimed in one year £25,000 expenses for staying in hotels in London and didn't allow his staff to do the same when they worked in London. He has also been accused of making Homophobic and Anti Semitic statement at various points in his career.
    2
  2373. People wrongly fixate on stopping the boats. Stop the reasons they come here.
    2
  2374. Reeves has a Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics which makes her a highly qualified economist. The Financial Times and the Guardian both had published articles with estimates of the blackhole ranging from £10 billion to over £30 billion. I recall the phrase, "It was obvious to anyone who cared to look" !
    2
  2375. He still has a personal account, the issue is his business account. What do you know of his business dealings ?
    2
  2376. Whats stopping you from becoming a councillor other than apathy and laziness ?
    2
  2377. I like Mars bars.
    2
  2378. It was mentioned on BBC Radio 4 news. Correctly they remained impartial.
    2
  2379. How would you have travelled there, by bus ?
    2
  2380. Unfortunately it was factually correct, productivity in the UK is considerably less than in both France and Germany. How you choose to interpret or explain this fact is up to you.
    2
  2381. A field near your house ? Always the problem is where to put them, it always pisses someone off.
    2
  2382. Grow up.
    2
  2383. He's a liar not an idiot !
    2
  2384.  @El.Cid17  That is so true.I paid more last year than I did when working.
    2
  2385. Is the issue solely about food production why does it matter who owns the farm ? Farmer Brown or farmer Clarkson.
    2
  2386. True, but no one wants them built near their home. What incentive is there at present for house builders to build any ?
    2
  2387. My GP practice is very good.
    2
  2388. Agreed.
    2
  2389. Boris loved his donor paid for luxury holidays. For the year ending 31/3/22 the Tories spent £12.7m on Special Advisors.
    2
  2390. Because they hold so much wealth.
    2
  2391.  @sob-iLs  No state pension is taxed, it's below the personal allowance threshold. You obviously have additional income that pushes you over it.
    2
  2392. So China isn't all bad then. The reality is that the Water companies don't have the manpower for effective enforcement so it largely relies on customer goodwill.
    2
  2393. Only a fool doesn't plan ahead and he's not that.
    2
  2394. Labour would have lost face continuing a policy that they had for so long opposed. Political point scoring.
    2
  2395.  @stephfoxwell4620  A few years ago I sold a house my parents had built in the early 1960's, for almost 200 times its original cost. Over time property has proven to be a very sound investment.
    2
  2396. Did you not plan for your retirement ?
    2
  2397. She was a pleb before becoming an MP.
    2
  2398. Some very good initiatives coming out of COP already, many more still to come. Countries including the US and UK have pledged to triple Nuclear power by 2050. Alternative fuels are needed, although I expect fossil fuels to remain part of the mix for a long time yet.
    2
  2399.  @scottpecorino6320  Relevance ??????????????????????????
    2
  2400. At present the solution is the lesser of two evils and thats Truss
    2
  2401. Compared to Putin with an estimated net worth of US$200 billion, everyone is poor.
    2
  2402. Two thirds of the governments tax revenue comes from 3 sources, Income tax, NIC and VAT. There is an argument for a temporary reduction in the rate of VAT and its removal from domestic fuel bills.
    2
  2403. Ss someone once said to me "I have have half a mind to vote Labour" to which I replied "That's way more than you need".
    2
  2404. The French don't want them either, would you ?
    2
  2405.  trixiek942  That's precisely why he was elected, he appealed to more than just the ordinary working person.
    2
  2406. Liz Truss she saved me £2500 when I brought my house. The one good thing to come out of her mini budget.
    2
  2407.  @lunamichael3139  Start by listening to Warren Buffet (the worlds greatest investor) , plenty on Youtube. So much of what he says is simple and straight forward.
    2
  2408. Labour are opposed to leaving the ECHR as the ordinary working person should be if they had the slightest understanding of the protection it affords them.
    2
  2409.  @Jack-fs2im  Some blokes from the pub, who work on the building site and the pie factory and haven't an O level between them.
    2
  2410. I suppose you didn't break the rules ? Everyone I know did, many times.
    2
  2411. Agreed, its obviously she loves herself.
    2
  2412. The average person is terrified by the thought of personal responsibility. I always stand up for myself.
    2
  2413. Who does ? Take personal responsibility for your own future.
    2
  2414. Personally I would love to see it abolished, but how would you make up @ £9Bn a year of lost of tax revenue ?
    2
  2415. Whilst I'm not a fan of his, I do believe in the democratic process and the London electorate choose to re elect him. It's not as though they didn't know what he was like ?
    2
  2416. Negative people always are, it's the losers mentality. Don't be one !
    2
  2417.  @stephward4601  Why make excuses, is that what losers do ?
    2
  2418. Illegal Immigrants aren't wanted or welcome anywhere. If Rayner wants them she can take them all in her area.
    2
  2419. You can only push the body so far until your lifestyle catches up with you.
    2
  2420.  @kevlacy5306  Until 2020, then it was sold.
    2
  2421. Boris can hang on for a few more months, but that's about it.
    2
  2422. Good luck.
    2
  2423. Banks make very little money from personal accounts, why do you think so many branches have closed.
    2
  2424. That could be a very long way off giving the magnitude of this enquiry. Evidence given at an enquiry isn't the same standard as that required for a criminal prosecution.
    2
  2425. No one does, thats the truth.
    2
  2426. In any of the countries where such marches are banned, has it stopped them ? Policing isn't easy and I wouldn't want their job.
    2
  2427. He's only stating the obvious. Until the Russia / Ukraine situation has been resolved inflation will remain high across the world.
    2
  2428. I would need to raise my ceiling another ten feet.
    2
  2429. Get 10 of your mates to buy Keir Starmer masks and deal with the problem. The coverage would go viral !
    2
  2430. MP's are not like ordinary people, they have a public profile normal people don't.
    2
  2431. I would rather see all national holidays cancelled and the UK economy grow instead.
    2
  2432. It has in London, South East and East Anglia. Perhaps you should move.
    2
  2433.  @pigstick132  Sunak isn't a billionaire, his father in law is.
    2
  2434. Names can't hurt you, they really are pathetic.
    2
  2435. Why not go down to the beaches and stop them landing.
    2
  2436. Clearly you don't think.
    2
  2437. As he will be 18 when convicted he wil srve his sentence in an adult prison and /or a secure mental health facility.
    2
  2438. Great idea, my house value has just increased by another £100k ! Bad idea, people having less children is a far better idea.
    2
  2439. I support them and I have been arrested. I treated them with respect and they were both professional and respectful.
    2
  2440. Blair has huge influence whether directly involved with Labour or not. The entire Shadow cabinet combined doesn't have the intelligence and experience of Blair.
    2
  2441. Don't take no for answer !
    2
  2442.  @El.Cid17  Nothing new then?
    2
  2443.  @stephfoxwell4620  I'm in the 3rd category. I spend my money how I choose.
    2
  2444. What is really important is what did he identify as when the remark was made, was it as a man, a woman, a trans, non binary or a giraffe ?
    2
  2445. How ? She's still a Labour MP.
    2
  2446. Agreed, what makes it a party the merlot or the cake ? Had it been coffee and biscuits would that have been a party ?
    2
  2447. I thought so too !
    2
  2448. So was Corbyn, didn't you know ?
    2
  2449. The only person who can ask the King to dissolve Parliament is the PM, surely you know this ?
    2
  2450. Fraud is so common that Banks are required to make prudent enquiry. In the UK banks usually reimburse customers who have been scammed.
    2
  2451. More Farage self interest just to keep his name in the spotlight. Before this personally affected him he couldn't give a toss !
    2
  2452. Surely that should please you as everything he does is unpopular.
    2
  2453. Who exactly are you intending to rise up against and what are your aims ? If you fail to plan, you will fail.
    2
  2454. If we had facial recognition, then they would have no where to hide and the Police could arrest them with the minimum of fuss when they least expected it.
    2
  2455. He had made far more money than you ever will before he meet his wife.
    2
  2456.  @joshevans4663  Is guess you would have preferred the Police to have left the man with a British flag to get beaten up by Islamic thugs ?
    2
  2457. Such as having a Masters Degree in Economics from the LSE ?
    2
  2458. It wouldn't have prevented it, tens of thousands of people would still have turned up and enforcing the ban would have been impossible. Better an organised protest following an agreed route.
    2
  2459. How true, but most who comment here lack the ability to think things through properly. The possibility that someone like Angela Rayner could become our Head of State is sickening.
    2
  2460. Does it matter, it isn't illegal. There are many things I find morally repugnant that our diverse and inclusive society has decided are not only legal but acceptable.
    2
  2461. What is truth other than one persons interpretation of events ?
    2
  2462.  @orlandofurioso7546  You could also die at the moment of kick off, if this happens there will be casualties and you could be one.
    2
  2463. Obviously he was very well advised.
    2
  2464. 1 vote would have been sufficient, 439 more than needed.
    2
  2465. So articulate.
    2
  2466. Like a management consultant on £250k plus expenses.
    2
  2467. Putting forward appealing but completely unaffordable policies is so easy. To freeze current prices for 18 months would cost @ £90 billion, thats @ £20billion more than the Furlough scheme. I wish it was that simple.
    2
  2468. Ignore him, it's really simple.
    2
  2469. He's much too nice.
    2
  2470. Surely where the boats land should be your starting point, not the streets, thats too late.
    2
  2471. You have the right perspective.
    2
  2472. The Police have a need for people with a diverse range of skills.
    2
  2473. She's a moderate, thats not long enough.
    2
  2474. I am.
    2
  2475.  @hattmarvey1989  Its the job of the Police to investigate and obtain evidence. Perhaps they didn't have enough for a successful prosecution ? Knowing and proving aren't the same.
    2
  2476. The reality is that we do need immigration, but only the brightest and the best and those that benefit our economy and society.
    2
  2477. If we had a Labour government I would agree, but we don't.
    2
  2478. Says someone who can't spell FINISHED !
    2
  2479.  @Bobisalive  President RISHI, sounds so British !
    2
  2480. They probably don't have any working class friends either !
    2
  2481. Some even died.
    2
  2482. You can do so whenever you choose, however if caught committing a crime you will in all probability face prosecution.
    2
  2483. Words are cheap, dealing with real situations is far more difficult. Banning something doesn't stop it particularly when emotions are running high, it simply makes the enforcement impossible.
    2
  2484. Unfortunately Putin has a lot to answer for !
    2
  2485.  @BobK5  No different from the rest of us then ?
    2
  2486. Who hasn't ?
    2
  2487. In terms of free publicity Beckham was probably earning @ £100,000 an hour !
    2
  2488. Hopefully no one in the biblical sense !
    2
  2489. JRM is worth over £100m are you ?
    2
  2490. As neither Labour or Conservative would vote for PR, it's not happening. Italy have a form of PR and the average life of a Parliament is 13 months, hardly a recommendation !
    2
  2491. The majority of those receiving benefits are in work though.
    2
  2492. Starmer would have done exactly the same. The US is our greatest ally and a huge trading partner.
    2
  2493. He's a liability.
    2
  2494. I pay for my energy, I'm sure you do the same. Lets call it what it is, theft !
    2
  2495. Corbyn is a multi millionaire.
    2
  2496. Detention Centre seems more appropriate than 4 star hotel. We need to make the UK a very unattractive place for illegal immigrants.
    2
  2497. Is that why JRM was investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for receiving £6m in cheap loans ? Check it out if you don't believe me.
    2
  2498. The leaders of the French Revolution weren't ordinary people they were lawyers, does that sound familiar to you ?
    2
  2499. It's very common for high profile individuals/ celebrities to have private courses. There are solicitors that specialise in arranging this.
    2
  2500. All those people who have signed it multiple times more than makes up for it. One guy posted he had signed 32 times !
    2
  2501. Apparently IT was later arrested.
    2
  2502.  @blueroyals71  Two of the members are Labour MP's including the Chair person and also a member of the SNP.
    2
  2503. I'm surprised Labour hasn't suggested that the Oil and Gas companies should be nationalised ? Perhaps they will announce it soon ?
    2
  2504. There are good and bad people of all religions.
    2
  2505. As every PM before has done ?
    2
  2506. Peferrably at the very bottom
    2
  2507. They are.
    2
  2508. You have more chance of getting a knighthood.
    2
  2509. There is more profit in building larger houses which is the point for a developer.
    2
  2510. As long as I don't have to live anywhere near one, Nuclear Power Stations are a great idea.
    2
  2511. Rates aren't historically high, they are normal. House prices are beginning to rise again as demand gradually increases.
    2
  2512. Having close ties with our largest market place has always made sense, unless you want to be unemployed ?
    2
  2513. Saville didn't need one.
    2
  2514. Those that aren't named weren't asked, their answer would have been the same.
    2
  2515. The definition in the UK of terrorism is defined in Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000
    2
  2516. Me too.
    2
  2517. You are a defeatist, don't be, show your support and attend at the Cenotaph or locally.
    2
  2518. That one transaction tells them everything they need to know about you.
    2
  2519. When you aren't in government it's easy to make bold claims appealing to your core supporters. Government involves compromise.
    2
  2520. Superb delivery. Ambitious government agenda.
    2
  2521.  @JaAoM-x3r  Absolutely correct, a coalition including Reform as a junior partner is a realistic possibility.
    2
  2522. It won't effect you next year or the year after at least. Why so negative ?
    2
  2523. When you earn a big salary you get a big pension which he would have paid contributions towards.
    2
  2524. To do otherwise would have seriously damaged UK/US relations.
    2
  2525. What constitution ? The UK doesn't have one just the laws made by Parliament.
    2
  2526. The Chinese brought British Steel from the Indians.
    2
  2527. Sadly yes and its media driven.
    2
  2528. There is place for a range of differently powered cars, the motorist should have the right to choose.
    2
  2529. Did they or is this merely how it appears from the BBC's story ?
    2
  2530. There are unpleasant people in every large organisation, judging the many because of the actions of the few is very misguided.
    2
  2531. Good they have my full support in a signed statement if necessary.
    2
  2532. Hardly surprising results, but in Wakefield a traditional Labour stronghold, presented with the chance to give the Tories a good kicking, six out of ten voters couldn't be bothered to turnout. Perhaps this shows how little confidence they also have in Starmers Labour ?
    2
  2533.  @mattsmith87  It's the Council !!!
    2
  2534. But I already own it all, which makes me very happy.
    2
  2535. Thats a protest I would support.
    2
  2536. Very true, but most Youtubers aren't smart enough to realise it.
    2
  2537.  @robertjones3613  Rightly so.
    2
  2538. The best investment you can make is in yourself. If you don't want to be poor get off your arse and do something about it, don't wait for someone else to do it for you.
    2
  2539. 10 Downing street is actually 3 properties, with over 100 rooms. The PM has a flat upstairs, that's his only personal space.
    2
  2540. Had it not been for the Tories rebuilding the public finances after Labour bankrupted the country, none of the help to businesses and the saving of millions of jobs would not have been possible.
    2
  2541. If they don't like, get another job. Thats what people with ambition do !
    2
  2542. Why is it the unintelligent consider hard work can only be physical ?
    2
  2543. The public were scared of it, remember ?
    2
  2544. Thats not the spin that those with a particular agenda wish to use.
    2
  2545. Move to countryside, London is a toilet.
    2
  2546. Of course but there is usually a delay. I'm currently getting 2.5% on an instant access account (base rate 2.25%).
    2
  2547. None, the Home Office like all government departments is publicly funded through taxation.
    2
  2548. To @ 1700 when the next election is due.
    2
  2549. You couldn't be more wrong, the next rate rise is just a week away and there will be more this year and next. I am right, just watch ! A lifetime in Banking provides me with the experience that you don't have.
    2
  2550. Do you really believe that would have deterred him ? it would however save the taxpayer the expense of keeping him locked up.
    2
  2551. They describe them as "designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and other governments". That's factually correct and very descriptive.
    2
  2552. What about the families who lost loved ones because he didn't lock down soon enough ? Can't have it both ways.
    2
  2553. I couldn't give a toss about Farage, but others who have been targeted because they don't support the latest woke agenda is another matter and I hope that it brings about change.
    2
  2554. As everyone seems to want different things and some people want the complete opposite of others, how can any government do this ?
    2
  2555. It's who he was drinking beer with, that was against the then rules. Pay attention.
    2
  2556. Do you think for a moment it would have ended with Ukraine ?
    2
  2557. I grow lots of snowdrops in my garden for this very reason.
    2
  2558. There are still limits on property values, so many would still pay it, particularly if they live in London and South East where a £1m property can be very modest.
    2
  2559. If someone posts a comment on social media encouraging others to commit a violent crime against you, would you not want them arrested ?
    2
  2560. Agreed, he will be retired on ill health.
    2
  2561. Agreed, email your MP, let them know how you feel.
    2
  2562. Obviously not as healthy as you would like to believe.
    2
  2563. If Reform make scrapping Inheritance tax in their first Budget a Manifesto commitment, then I will vote for them. That's my price.
    2
  2564.  @saintdon4461  You won't be popular by stating the blindingly obvious !
    2
  2565.  @StephanieLærkeAndersen  Thinking is obviously something that you find taxing.
    2
  2566. Can I drive one of those, looks like fun !
    2
  2567. Just imagine if the same criteria or something similar applied to voters. The Labour party would be stuffed.
    2
  2568. What a surprise, exactly what I would have done.
    2
  2569. I will.
    2
  2570. Got to love a Labour administration, so on the side of ordinary hardworking people.
    2
  2571. I vote for the party that I feel will best represent my interests, not who happens to be the leader at a particular point in time. As we know leaders change for a variety of reasons. The media like to dumb elections down to give the appearance of being a contest between individuals which it clearly isn't.
    2
  2572. The vast majority of adults already have their faces on file with both the DVLA and Passport Office. It's a great data base.
    2
  2573. Starmer doesn't know what a woman is, how would he manage a coalition government ?
    2
  2574. Not give them an alternative seems the obvious answer.
    2
  2575. Did he use words with more than four letters that you couldn't understand ?
    2
  2576.  @geoffreymollart7311  Which is why context and an understanding of the full facts are necessary before reaching a conclusion.
    2
  2577. Are you laughing now ?
    2
  2578. More tax payers being wasted. Who didn't break the rules, I don't know anyone ? Get on with the real issues that effect everyone now.
    2
  2579. If you aren't satisfied with your pay, get another job that pays more. Retrain, get better qualified, do whatever it takes , thats how you get on in life, not by winging !
    2
  2580. As a convicted supplier if cocaine thats unlikely.
    2
  2581. A UK Pension funds are huge owners of shares in most major companies, you are probably the one doing the fleecing ?
    2
  2582. One that Youtubers lack the ability to understand.
    2
  2583. It didn't go very well last time, luckily for todays peasants hanging is no longer legal.
    2
  2584. The best investment you can make is in yourself. If you want to improve yourself and earn more you need to do whatever it takes to succeed. It's not easy. No one is going to do it for you.
    2
  2585. Im autistic but I don't go getting blind drug and behave aggressively in the town centre at midnight. Her sister called the Police because she was concerned for her safety. Shame the Police bothered it would have been much better if the girl had pissed off the wrong person they gave her the smack in the mouth she deserved.
    2
  2586. Until he's convicted it's alleged, same for everyone !
    2
  2587. I don't like his policies, he's probably very nice, Trump thinks so..
    2
  2588. Khan intends to legally challenge it.
    2
  2589. The personal savings allowance is currently £1000. Any interest above £1000 is taxable at 20% for basic rate tax payers. Reducing the allowance would do it !
    2
  2590. It's estimated having a monarchy contributes @ £2bn a year to the economy, it costs a fraction.
    2
  2591. Not Labour !
    2
  2592. That's the 1.5 m houses that aren't actually being built.
    2
  2593. Blame yourself, not the government.
    2
  2594. Catchy name, Im surprised no one thought of it before. Perhaps Hugo Boss can design their uniforms ?
    2
  2595. Zero tolerance, maximum prison sentences for offenders
    2
  2596. But still brighter than you !
    2
  2597. An inconvenient truth.
    2
  2598. Yes, but in the short term it makes you more popular.
    2
  2599. How do you deport a UK citizen ?
    2
  2600. Excellent news for business.
    2
  2601. Great stuff, exciting news.
    2
  2602. Good move for UK energy security and a vote winner.
    2
  2603. Without fertilizer everyone is effected.
    2
  2604. That they will loose some of their freebies should be enough to put them off working !
    2
  2605. Really, I'm sure you didn't feel this way about Huw Edwards the BBC News presenter ?
    2
  2606. I don't.
    2
  2607. Not necessarily, anything less than an overall majority and the other parties can form a coalition and keep them out.
    2
  2608. Why the outrage just because it's farmers, why not include everyone and abolish IHT. Increase taxes elsewhere to make up the loss.
    2
  2609. Would you be ok with losing your job when your employer went bust ?
    2
  2610. Why, for a media circus ? Would you ?
    2
  2611.  @jayneearl2248  As am I, but Im not as nice as they are.
    2
  2612. Do yourself a favour and read his WIKIPEDIA page. Start with the allegations and arrest for sexual assault..........................
    2
  2613.  @michaelperry6371  Knowing and having sufficient evidence to secure a conviction are not the same. It's the job of the Police to investigate and provide evidence.
    2
  2614. Very smart move.
    2
  2615. At least there won't be anymore football, so not all bad.
    2
  2616. Your ignorance is astounding, she has broken the Banks rules of confidentially which although a serious error of judgement is not illegal.
    2
  2617. Why would the self styled peoples champion, the ordinary bloke, want an account with Coutts ? Perhaps he really believes he's better than us ?
    2
  2618. Swopping terrorists for civilians ?
    2
  2619. Easy, email the PM's office. Just Google the link.
    2
  2620. You will also recall that such gatherings were illegal at the time, the march isn't.
    2
  2621. Does your room have bars on the windows ?
    2
  2622. Tice won't like being displaced.
    2
  2623. Did you miss out, what a shame.
    2
  2624. So true and if these guys don't perform they are out.
    2
  2625. Don't hold your breath, a slow down in growth at best. Only when supply exceeds demand will prices fall and thats a very long way off.
    2
  2626. That's reassuring, they are so much more intelligent.
    2
  2627. The centre is always the best place to be and those in the centre win elections.
    2
  2628. My ex wife phoned the police to report me for domestic abuse when I refused to increase her divorce settlement. The word "no" is apparently abusive !
    2
  2629. The reality is that if there is a Public Enquiry even on a limited basis with very specific terms of reference it's highly unlikely to report during this Parliament. The Covid enquiry which began in June 2022 is still ongoing although it published a report on its first module in July 2024.
    2
  2630.  @aaronaaronson7600  If you were a very rich Non Dom would you stay or go and live in Monaco and pay no income tax. Tricky one ?
    2
  2631. You obviously have had articles published in the BMA ?
    2
  2632. The very best investment you can make is in yourself. Do you know that the harder I work at something the luckier I get ! Well done, you will get there.
    2
  2633. A multi millionaire property developer from a wealthy family. What a man of the people !
    2
  2634. I love living in the countryside and at the moment my garden is full of racist snowdrops !
    2
  2635.  @NeilMelling-pw6ts  Absolutely yes.
    2
  2636. What a load of crap !
    2
  2637. Scotland, the further north the better.
    2
  2638.  @nedmoulders4814  Agree 100%, for those of us with a positive outlook there are lots of opportunities.
    2
  2639. That's assault and you will be arrested. If people wouldn't ignore their bills and engage with the energy companies, it could be avoided.
    2
  2640. In this case as soon as they step foot on the road and block the highway.
    2
  2641. If you have few assets and no children, divorce is probably the cheapest option.
    2
  2642.  @chesshooligan1282  Those with no understanding just like to blame the banks.
    2
  2643. Never the less it will hit these people very hard, they aren't prepared for it.
    2
  2644. Are you sure it's what you really want ?
    2
  2645. Agreed.However as it will raise @ £9bn this tax year, a better option is to increase income tax by 1p.
    2
  2646. Do you think the Tories would have acted differently ?
    2
  2647. Get divorced and you will know how easy it is to spend that sort of money.
    2
  2648. Starmer would transition if he thought it would get him into No.10 !
    2
  2649.  @JeanMcdonald-m7l  The alternative is the taxpayer pays even more for central London hotel accommodation. You cant live in Liverpool and work in Westminster ?
    2
  2650. How would you feel if you were on the same course knowing that there is armed security both inside and outside the room and as the Home Secretary holds the third highest office in government a high profile terrorist target ?
    2
  2651. The only people not breaking the rules were Boris and his wife, it was their garden ! All the others should receive a £60 fixed penalty notice fine, just like an ordinary person who broke the rules would have.
    2
  2652. Boris and his wife were in their own garden, as they were entitled to be. The others should receive a £60 fixed penalty notice fine, as would anyone who broke the rules attending your father in laws funeral.
    2
  2653. I'm sure like me you recall that just before the last energy price cap increase several smaller energy providers went bust. I don't recall anyone wanting to nationalise them ? The biggest problem as far as gas is concerned is the lack of storage capacity. Lots of cheap gas is being exported to France as we have nowhere to keep it. Sheer madness !
    2
  2654. It's so little you wouldn't even notice it.
    2
  2655. They are open in England ! If they won't let you in, thats your fault.
    2
  2656. It works both ways !
    2
  2657. Aren't their shareholders also taxpayers ?
    2
  2658. Reeves, Cooper or Lammy as PM, choose one !
    2
  2659. Views shared by millions of voters.
    2
  2660. He is a practical man with huge ambition.
    2
  2661.  @tvandbeermakehomergo  Reeves, Cooper and Lammy, no thanks i will stick with Starmer.
    2
  2662.  @sophielaurel1102  Who would you replace him with, the top contenders are Reeves, Cooper and Lammy. I prefer the Starmer, so should you.
    2
  2663. With its huge majority, it's untouchable.
    2
  2664.  @BILLVANNER  Starmer is least worst of the current crop of top Labour MP's.
    2
  2665. Whats wrong with recession ? Why this obsession with continually needing to produce more, just to say the economy is growing ?
    2
  2666. It's easy to create wealth, keeping it is the hard part. Just imagine if everyone paid the same tax rate irrespective of earnings and inheritance tax was abolished under £10m. What a huge incentive to work hard and be the very best you can.
    2
  2667.  @djdoolittle1315  Scotland may get a further referendum but not this decade and by then Crankie will have disappeared into obscurity. From a practical perspective Scotland doesn't have a central bank to back it's currency, once it becomes independent.
    2
  2668. Trail by social media has sadly become the norm.
    2
  2669. There are very precise guidelines, it's not the same for everyone. You should read them for yourself.
    2
  2670. GB News spreading more division and hate.
    2
  2671. I never use one, don't like them.
    2
  2672. If everything else has increased in price, why wouldn't Council Tax do the same ? Not defending it , simply pointing out the obvious.
    2
  2673. Do you think a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier cares about anyone but himself. Property developers are parasites whose one aim is to make as much money as possible.
    2
  2674. The people of London voted for Khan, but those of the outlying districts effected by ULEZ didn't .
    2
  2675. There seems to be enough hot air to keep everyone warm.
    2
  2676. Agreed, but the public get more excited over events happening thousands of miles away than things happening at home.
    2
  2677. At the last MPC meeting in Dec, 3 of the 9 committee members voted to increase the rate to 5.5%. Events in the Red Sea have already seen fuel prices increase.
    2
  2678.  @marksavage1108  They are probably not old enough to remember !
    2
  2679. Ironic that as such countries as Russia, China and North Korea all did similar things. Are you suggesting we colluded with them ?
    2
  2680. Opposition MP criticises Government, that's unusual !
    2
  2681. For which she will blame Hunt as that's almost the cost of his two NI cuts.
    2
  2682. Why look for logic when there isn't any ?
    2
  2683. Because they were democratically elected to govern, are you not very bright ?
    2
  2684. They are all regulated by the FCA so their procedures will all be very similar.
    2
  2685. It's suits the narrative to have have polar opposites like good vs evil.
    2
  2686. Starmer would promise eternal life if he thought it would get him elected. The old fashioned High Street is dead, peoples lifestyles and shopping habits have changed. To survive they must become leisure focused and cater for a more specialised shopper. Local Councils need to play their part and encourage people to use them.
    2
  2687. Aptly named.
    2
  2688. Did the idea catch on ?
    2
  2689. All entitlement, no ambition, drive and the will to do whatever it takes to succeed.
    2
  2690. There are certain types of business that Banks have for a variety of reasons decided that they don't want to be associated with. I recall some years ago when animal testing companies were being targeted by animal rights groups that many banks ended their relationship with them.
    2
  2691. We have the best vaccine roll out in the world and I feel much safer for it. No one has seen a Pandemic before and cost wasn't the overriding concern.
    2
  2692. Perhaps you should ask Sky News the same question ?
    2
  2693. Who is going to do that ? There are MP's on the far left of the Labour party that would love to have one of them as PM.
    2
  2694. If she has a few medical conditions she may be eligible for Attendance Allowance which is not means tested. Its worth a look.
    2
  2695. Blame those who didn't vote Conservative, it didn't take a genius to realise what was coming with Labour.
    2
  2696. The UK taxpayer owns 38% of Nat West, why would you want to do such damage to a Bank we have such a large stake in ?
    2
  2697.  @loppadus  Me neither, sounds grim.
    2
  2698. Brexit hasn't been a huge success either.
    2
  2699. Can you see inside peoples minds ?
    2
  2700. Who is Sonak ? SUNAK. Did you go to school ?
    2
  2701.  @Peter-je6td  Isn't the majority of the UK car industry foreign owned ?
    2
  2702. Nothing new. What about all the Safe Deposit boxes held by Banks and specialist providers.
    2
  2703. Have you heard of the "Financial Compensation Scheme", the first £85,000 with each financial institution is fully covered, Probably not an issue for you ?
    2
  2704. The best investment anyone can make is in themselves, it may be through going to University, or it may be doing something else.
    2
  2705. Causing offence isn't a crime, why inflame the situation ?
    2
  2706. A reduction in income tax is most likely one of a range of measures. Whatever the government does Labour will say it's not enough.
    2
  2707. As it's obvious that you never studied law you will be unaware that it was established in 1888 that a limited company is a separate legal entity from it's directors who are employees of that company. Therefore the only assets any creditor can attach are those belonging to the company itself, not the directors personal property in whatever form that may take. I suspect many of the companies concerned will have long been struck off the companies register.
    2
  2708. It seems to be their sole purpose, pandering to the ignorant.
    2
  2709. Who is we ?
    2
  2710. Im sure Reeves, Cooper or Lammy would like the job. What do you think ?
    2
  2711. Possibly not but the the legal threshold for banning any march is set deliberately high. At present that threshold hasn't been meet and if he were to ban it, a court would over turn the ban just as quickly. However if there is a lot of trouble the threshold for banning future marches will have been meet.
    2
  2712. Well said and too many idiots are. The welfare state has made it too appealing and an easy way out. Being a good parent is harder and more demanding than any other job.
    2
  2713. Wrong and zero evidence to support this.
    2
  2714. When you can't go anywhere else, your options are limited.
    2
  2715. He's not an economist.
    2
  2716.  @stevec6427  Up to late 2021 Shells tax residency was the Netherlands. Any tax incentives Shell are receiving is with the agreement of HMRC. The UK isn't the only country that Shell receives such incentives.
    2
  2717. Why stay that way?
    2
  2718. How, I'm PAYE ?
    2
  2719. He's not interested in you, everything he does is motivated by self interest.
    2
  2720. Big Mac and fries !
    2
  2721. Google him and then see how you feel.
    2
  2722. There are enough images already posted, so his identity will already be well known.
    2
  2723. Nothing new. MP's are entitled to claim them under the rules. Check it out for yourself. In my job I had a non contributory pension scheme, a subsidised mortgage and a host of other benefits.
    2
  2724.  @sallyrobbertse5418  Nothing new. MP's are allowed to under the rules. Check it out for yourself. Does your job have any perks, mine had lots.
    2
  2725. Just reject woke culture. Fortunately as a sociopath I have absolutely zero empathy.
    2
  2726. Remember that the Romans took slaves from Britain ! Slavery is mentioned in the Bible without criticism.
    2
  2727. True, but would you be prepared to pay more tax ?
    2
  2728. Not funny at all he is indeed very fortunate. His illness will be far less severe than it would have been otherwise. You are the fool, he is the smart one.
    2
  2729. Shame you share the same level of intelligence.
    2
  2730.  @gerrydavies9793  For all those on PAYE how will that work ? As most other taxes are integral within the price how will you not pay these ?
    2
  2731. He made his millions exploiting ordinary people. Property developers and financiers are very good at it.
    2
  2732. So true, the "entitled me generation" are getting a taste of reality.
    2
  2733. As our territorial waters extend up to 12 miles into the Channel exactly where would you put it, remembering once inside our waters they are our problem.
    2
  2734. We don't but like the old saying, "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer", it makes sense to keep channels of communication open.
    2
  2735.  @unusedsub3003  I'm one and retired at 50, hope you are very jealous !
    2
  2736. Is it not obvious to you ?
    2
  2737. Just like Reform then. Google "Reform accept hundreds of thousands of pounds from Muslim donor". All political parties get donations and freebies.
    2
  2738. Within a few hours he would be replaced.
    2
  2739. The prospect of this shortage being addressed in the short to medium term is virtually nil.
    2
  2740.  @aaronjamesmoore757  Im retired and my brother is self employed, no striking for us, but still the money comes in, unlike strikers.
    2
  2741. An old clock, as BR ended in 1997.
    2
  2742. If you believe the CPS are impartial you are deluded. Starmer as head of the CPS choose not to prosecute Saville !
    2
  2743. I agree with you completely. However would banning it stop it and are the Police able to enforce the ban effectively ? Sadly the answer to both questions is no. Controlling the protest is far more manageable and will result in fewer people getting hurt or even killed.
    2
  2744.  @fosterffoster5092  That may be a bit too intellectual a concept for this lot to understand.
    2
  2745. He was born in Tooting, you are right !
    2
  2746. Other than during wartime, when has the country been united ?
    2
  2747. Huge protests are seen most weekends in London over a war in a country most people have never visited and probably never will and yet not a single "Stop the Boats" protest an issue which is right on our own doorstep and effects us all. I suppose its easy to just blame the government and do nothing about it !
    2
  2748. I broke the rules many times but was still behaving sensibly. Glad my life isn't recorded.
    2
  2749. Typical Labour who actually don't like successful people.
    2
  2750. Wimbledon has a huge world wide audience, Snooker doesn't get close.
    2
  2751. Where do you think the government gets its money from, the taxpayer and that's you and me.
    2
  2752. No political advantage in that ?
    2
  2753. There is no legal right to a bank account in this country. He can't open a business account, perhaps his business dealings give concern ?
    2
  2754. Because it's part of their salary package. She will pay approx £66,000 in tax and NI on her £164,000 salary.
    2
  2755. Perhaps they should have worked harder at school and made something of themselves, then they would have a decent pension and other sources of income in retirement.
    2
  2756. A Nigerian immigrant !
    2
  2757. Your Pension Fund does, which by default means you benefit too !
    2
  2758.  @roymiller2859  As I recall, none worked.
    2
  2759. The bottom 50% of earners pay just 10% of all income tax with many paying none at all and those that do receiving far more back in benefits than they pay. These are the indisputable facts.
    2
  2760. Prince Andrew is having a great time.
    2
  2761. You will be seen as the enemy and interned.
    2
  2762. Vans are diesel and for these it's 2016 onwards to be compliant, so it will hit a lot of those drivers.
    2
  2763. The top 1% of earners pay 38% of all income tax, the top 50% pay 90% of all income tax. How is this a refusal to tax the richer in society ?
    2
  2764. If Labour help poor people, they won't be poor anymore and less likely to vote for them. A rather perverse logic !
    2
  2765. How would a CCJ effect your life, that's the question you need to ask yourself. An unwarranted scheme at a totally inappropriate time.
    2
  2766. I hope the Kings security make their lives hell.
    2
  2767. They may be asking you to take a hike !
    2
  2768. From a personal safety perspective I would not want to be on a commercial flight with a political leader.
    2
  2769. It wouldn't make any difference.
    2
  2770. Just another political opportunist getting himself in the public spot light.
    2
  2771. We have lots of cheap gas at present but lack the storage capacity to take advantage of lower summer prices, so its exported to France. How ridiculous is that !
    2
  2772. Your spelling is a threat to the English language. Can't you use a SPELL Check ?
    2
  2773. There is a God !
    2
  2774. He did so very articulately and without any emotion or agenda, something others find difficult to do.
    2
  2775. I'm not, but I did have several elderly ones have their lives cut short by Covid.
    2
  2776. It will happen naturally and less people choose to have children.
    2
  2777. Conscription isn't voluntary, you do realise this ?
    2
  2778. Four years is a very long time in politics.
    2
  2779. The public voted for them so are equally guilty.
    2
  2780.  @Frankie._.164  As should every person who voted for them, those who didn't bother to vote are even more guilty.
    2
  2781.  @1957bumpy  A rumour being spread on social media as yet unconfirmed.
    2
  2782. As only a Ministerial initiated Public Enquiry can compel anyone to attend and give evidence how will Independent one have teeth or be thorough ?
    2
  2783. It has been happening to others for years and Farage only becomes involved when it happens to him. Why is that ?
    2
  2784. A strategic military (nuclear power) ally in the region. We give aid because this buys influence and co operation.
    2
  2785. Or you could use your energies to do whatever it takes to be successful here. Losers run away !
    2
  2786. He's taken everything he's so woke.
    2
  2787. I agree and less consumption isn't necessarily a bad thing. Quality rather than quantity seems a far more sensible approach rather than this obsession we have for ever increasing economic growth driven by increased consumption. Less demand for oil would obviously reduce its price.
    2
  2788. We don't need a Nigerian immigrant either ! I can't even pronounce her real name !
    2
  2789. Im selfish too, my choice.
    2
  2790. The two are mutually exclusive.
    2
  2791. Only a part of it.
    2
  2792. Give Starmer an open goal and he still can't score.
    2
  2793. Every day I look at the weather forecast and hope for bad weather in the Channel.
    2
  2794. We will have a new PM on 5th September, probably Liz Truss, let's she what does to help.
    2
  2795. 20 million people didn't vote Labour at the last election and that was on less than a 60% turnout. You do the maths and see how people it really needs to be.
    2
  2796.  @shanemurphy7989  That's only half the number of people who didn't vote Labour at the last election and that was on a 60% turnout.
    2
  2797.  @1967deek  Correct.
    2
  2798. Great bit of free publicity for the pub, I hope the takings increase as a result. Support your local pub !
    2
  2799. Monaco is nice.
    2
  2800. He has to appease the Unions, that's the only reason she's there.
    2
  2801. Not true, many have been convicted and gone to prison. However they can afford much better legal representation and have the financial ability to make problems disappear.
    2
  2802. Your Pension Provider will no doubt have been very active in the stock market on your behalf.
    2
  2803. Does the country want an early election ? I don't, I loathe the prospect of a Starmer lead Labour government.
    2
  2804. If you are blind or visually impaired or over 75, there are concessions.
    2
  2805. As I understand it, they need a visa and the numbers will be capped.
    2
  2806. Good for everyone.
    2
  2807. Assuming they are over 18 their names will be in the public domain.
    2
  2808. When they were really low why didn't you overpay your mortgage, thats what a smart person would have done. That's why I was mortgage free at 46.
    2
  2809. OK, but now you have de banked all their remaining customers ! Where will they go, particularly the ones experiencing financial difficulties that no other wants ?
    2
  2810. When inflation was @ 2% it was easy and affordable.
    2
  2811. Get on with it then.
    2
  2812. Its within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    2
  2813. What was the British Empire, other than Globalism ?
    2
  2814. Nothing wrong with second jobs, Labour MP's lack the intelligence and marketable skills to be offered them.
    1
  2815. What most Youtubers fail to realise is that Starmer as a Labour PM is the least worst option.
    1
  2816. It's not unusual, all major UK Banks have received similar fines. HSBC were fined almost £2billion in the US.
    1
  2817. It doesn't benefit those that breach the human rights of others, so it can't benefit all.
    1
  2818. He's the only Tory MP arrested for sexual assault. Just like prince Andrew he wasn't charged but that doesn't mean he didn't do it !
    1
  2819. I lived next door to a man who was convicted of armed robbery and had guns in his house and I never knew.
    1
  2820. It's not and when times are good and prices are strong its actually quite smart.
    1
  2821. Thats the as yet unseen benefit of the cost of living crisis, it will be too expensive for people to have more children.
    1
  2822. It's perverse that Keck claims that Labour have made good noises and singles out the increase in NI, when anyone earning below £34,000 will be paying less. This change allows the lower paid to retain more from their pay check, how can that be bad ?
    1
  2823. A smoker, a drinker, a gambler to name just three.
    1
  2824. Just for you I will use my exempt massively polluting 7 litre V8 Bentley !
    1
  2825. They are an issue when that country also exports to other countries.
    1
  2826. If the alternative is Starmer, I want Truss and Hunt to stay.
    1
  2827. Clearly you know very little, she has done an outstanding job of turning Nat West around and as the Taxpayer still owns @38% and would like its money back, sooner rather than later, only an idiot would want to sack her ?
    1
  2828. Hunt, Sunak, Truss and every Conservative share the same vision of a High Growth Low Tax economy, however unfunded tax cuts on top of huge unfunded expenditure wasn't very clever. Why the OBR report was not released on the same day was utter madness. Hunt did exactly what was needed at exactly the right time.
    1
  2829. Be honest what you mean is he a Muslim, thats all you care about.
    1
  2830.  @lukemorgan6166  Who said "Happy" just you !
    1
  2831.  @muni185  Thats the first years salary, after 3 years it's £44,000.
    1
  2832. All of them. The issue isn't his personal account, it's his business account they don't want.
    1
  2833. Prefer to see him running away.........................
    1
  2834. He doesn't need to exploit, create or justify anything, his huge majority assures he can do whatever he wants.
    1
  2835. He's a weak man. Boris best described him as "the human weathervane" because he changed his position so often.
    1
  2836. Sure do and I want to wear a big hat while Im doing it !
    1
  2837. Only 100%, thats being generous.
    1
  2838. Be specific, it's BBC News you despise not Match of the Day or East Enders.
    1
  2839.  @dixon137  if you live stream your TV you still need a licence. If you use the BBC I Player you still need a licence.
    1
  2840. The world is quite literally his oyster.
    1
  2841. What does it matter, he got the job. Obviously an ambitious man.
    1
  2842. Because demonstrations in France happen almost daily.
    1
  2843.  @carolmontague9992  Why assume all pensioners are the same, some have lifestyles you can only dream of.
    1
  2844. I won't be their.
    1
  2845. After a decade of almost non existent interest rates, a small amount of normality is returning. Any business that can't cope with base rate at @ 2% must be so poorly managed that it will have failed anyway.
    1
  2846. Whoever forms the next government will inherit the shit left behind, just as every government before them has. The bold claims and promises made in opposition may not be economically possible.
    1
  2847. The environment is not a political issue, it effects everyone on this planet.
    1
  2848. Hardly, she was Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer when Labour were in opposition for 3 years. She is also the most highly qualified Chancellor ever with a Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.
    1
  2849. What has how he voted to do with this issue ? Bugger all !
    1
  2850. Russia has no economy without selling oil and gas.
    1
  2851. You haven't thought this through have you ?
    1
  2852. Something stupid.
    1
  2853.  @vickyingramnymann8543  Inflation figures are calculated on a rolling 12 months basis. If your cup of coffee was to reduce in price from its price of current £4.00, then that would be deflation.
    1
  2854. Those pensioners who planned for their retirement as I did, are very comfortable. Remember to plan for yours.
    1
  2855. Does it matter. You get hit by car and die of a heart attack. So the driver isn't to blame ?
    1
  2856. They don't take enough exercise and have a bad diet probably.
    1
  2857.  @carolynellis387  Copyright infringement, look it up !
    1
  2858. Is a business not free to make its own commercial decisions ?
    1
  2859.  @sisyphussapprentice8976  All PM's eventually go, its the nature of the job.
    1
  2860. How does that work, I really want to know ?
    1
  2861. So you don't like help towards your energy bills and a tax cut. You must be a Labour supporter the Party of high taxes.
    1
  2862. Grow up little girl
    1
  2863. The Bank of England set interest rates not the government and remember it was Labour who made it independent.
    1
  2864. What would we do without another multi millionaire property developer. I bet if he became PM his first policy would be to build more houses !
    1
  2865. How do you think motorways and train lines get built ? Peoples homes are compulsory purchased !
    1
  2866. So your dislike of the King is because you are jealous of his wealth ?
    1
  2867. Excellent analysis.
    1
  2868. I had a friend whose daughter died in the dentists chair, these events are tragic but thankfully very rare.
    1
  2869. It makes £2500 difference on the house I'm buying, whilst welcome, it doesn't suddenly make it worth more. The saving is a tiny fraction of one percent of the overall cost.
    1
  2870. What i think is wrong is that as CEO she isn't approving all senior appointments. In her position I would also want to be involved in the selection process.
    1
  2871. Farmers should really learn to be better at business.
    1
  2872. I like mine with Strawberry jam !
    1
  2873. Public Enquiries usually have a Judge as it's chair person. Cooper will appoint that person.
    1
  2874. A levy isn't a windfall tax, this is far more innovative and building in an investment incentive tax allowance is very clever. Labour wouldn't have thought of doing so.
    1
  2875. Only two UK Banks received bailouts, Lloyds and RBS (Nat West). Had these been allowed to fail others would have failed too as panic spread and economy ground to a halt resulting in business failures and mass unemployment. In short a complete collapse of the economy. That's why they were bailed out.
    1
  2876. As she isn't the PM yet, thats a bit difficult.
    1
  2877. Apparently there are 4 currently construction, but they are needed now not in 2 years time.
    1
  2878. I agree. How would you make up the £9bn shortfall its likely to raise this year. What taxes would you increase ?
    1
  2879. Obviously not, this is a civil action not criminal.
    1
  2880. Probably at the same time as everyone wanted a home with central heating rather than a coal/wood fire. In the countryside we have wood burning stoves, but unless you have lots of wood on your property that also has to be paid for.
    1
  2881. You mean Bridgen the MP arrested for sexual assault. Just like Prince Andrew he didn't get charged, but that doesn't mean he didn't do it !
    1
  2882. No doubt you had all your childhood vaccinations, the ones that kept you safe from Polio, TB, Smallpox etc ?
    1
  2883. It trumps everything.
    1
  2884. If the Labour government hadn't bailed out RBS and Lloyds, the only two banks that needed a bailout, hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of people would have lost their jobs.
    1
  2885. No one wanted to live close to a Nuclear Power station and that's not changed.
    1
  2886. Anything but simple, if it was it would already have been done. Not providing any assistance to small boats in the Channel would be great start.
    1
  2887. Even Royalty can get conned, Savile had many rich and powerful friends. The British public loved him too. You should look at all the stars who attended his funeral at Leeds Cathedral !.
    1
  2888. it ends in OFF !
    1
  2889. That was Enoch Powell !
    1
  2890. and one for Fascism.
    1
  2891. That will happen following the GE. Then the time will be right for real change that Labour won't have an answer for..
    1
  2892.  @PiE-zx  After 14 years....................
    1
  2893. A party with 5 MPs, that's so funny.
    1
  2894. Hunt calmed the financial markets almost immediately. Cameron has huge experience at the highest level in government.
    1
  2895. Someone who wanted lots of free publicity and to boost their brand, remind you of anyone ?
    1
  2896. Don't Brits complain about the food when they are abroad ?
    1
  2897. Based on what experience, he's been King for a few months !
    1
  2898. Ukraine would have far better.
    1
  2899. You don't mention people aspiring to become millionaires. Without ambition you will never achieve anything worthwhile and it's no fault but your own. The opportunities exist you just need to be prepared to do whatever it takes to reach your goals.
    1
  2900. Shit happens, get over it.
    1
  2901. Trade Unionists and those on benefits are their core voters.
    1
  2902.  @chips1889  Another thousands pounds worth, such a great use of public funds.
    1
  2903. But you had all your childhood vaccinations ?
    1
  2904.  @janethumphries3041  if you were as intelligent and successful as Sunak you too would own a large house in large grounds. You reap what you sow in this life !
    1
  2905.  @CaptainChuckles  When you are successful in life you get to own nice things, perhaps you should work harder and then you too will enjoy a nicer lifestyle.
    1
  2906. I'm bored now ! Boris made politics interesting.
    1
  2907. It's a subsidiary company and that's what they do, it's nothing new.
    1
  2908. Work colleagues gathered together at work having food and refreshments was never anything other than a work related gathering for me as a Senior Manager.
    1
  2909. Fortunately some people still have the drive and initiative to make something of themselves.
    1
  2910. Depends entirely on the type of business and the employees role within it.
    1
  2911. Thats good news.
    1
  2912. The maximum sentence for common assault is 6 months in custody. Judges are required to act in accordance with sentencing guidelines.
    1
  2913.  @serenityinside1  His predecessor would have acted sooner with rate increases.
    1
  2914. I like Charles, I wouldn't want to drink in any pub you frequented.
    1
  2915. Anyone can buy shares, it's easy.
    1
  2916. Everything, people vote for personalities didn't you realise ?
    1
  2917. Me too, I rarely use my Bentley now.
    1
  2918. There are a whole host of reasons. Everyone is capable of doing so in certain circumstances. Think about it.
    1
  2919.  @garagenigel  Greed, love, hate, retribution, easy money ..........................the list is endless.
    1
  2920. I have recently had life changing surgery and the NHS were brilliant.
    1
  2921. You must be very insecure.
    1
  2922. He was also sent to the guillotine.
    1
  2923. What a ridiculous and immature comment. Do you have a brain ?
    1
  2924. Everyones fault but your own.
    1
  2925. @Neria Wolf Its called having selective memory, unfortunately other unplanned factors in particular the Ukraine war and poor $ exchange rate have only made it worse.
    1
  2926. So do I and we have a well run Tory controlled council.
    1
  2927. Is that because he has so many criminal convictions ?
    1
  2928. As I recall George Micheal was caught doing far worse and his popularity soared.
    1
  2929. It does appear that there was something sinister going on. Probably more to this than we are being told.
    1
  2930. We need to make the UK very unattractive and unwelcoming. The public can do their part.
    1
  2931. The sentence he receives as a 17 year old is set out in the Sentencing Act 2020.
    1
  2932. Agreed and its so easy to make bold statements when they will never have to be tested.
    1
  2933. Anti semitism isn't a good look !
    1
  2934. Thats why we vote Tory.
    1
  2935. It's not the councils that are doing this, it's the government.
    1
  2936.  @dsahla  What does it matter ? The only people who are fixated on class are the working class due to their massive inferiority complex and the need to justify themselves as hard done by.
    1
  2937. How so ? She was Shadow Chancellor from 2021. She also has an MSC from the London School of Economics which is more than any of her predecessors.
    1
  2938. Voting Tory, smart move.
    1
  2939. A lot less than from Covid, what's your point ?
    1
  2940. Legal immigration, particularly when dependants also come here is the far bigger issue.
    1
  2941. I saw yesterday motorists physically drag these scum from the highway and the police joined into help them. Public and police working together for the common good. Long may it continue.
    1
  2942. Free speech is not absolute.
    1
  2943. if you knew anything about Employment law you would realise that this is the cheap option.
    1
  2944. Who controls the money controls everything.
    1
  2945. At least you could kill other vulnerable residents with your selfishness.
    1
  2946. Have you read the facts of the case ? I know you haven't.
    1
  2947. This enquiry will probably not be completed before the next election.
    1
  2948. So it's the Bank of Englands fault ?
    1
  2949. Why would Labour want to, they already have a majority.
    1
  2950.  @kevindare3113  Other working class people won't like that you can think for yourself and make your own mind up. Well done, Im with you.
    1
  2951. Some are intelligent enough to make their own minds up with you telling them what they should do..
    1
  2952. Suppose the French then banned all UK shipping from its ports ? You could lose your job as your employer went bust.
    1
  2953. Clever people have multiple incomes. I do.
    1
  2954. Plenty of parties claim to do that, Im sure you will find one, although they may not have a candidate in your constituency.
    1
  2955. Money and her 15 minutes of fame.
    1
  2956. When you aren't in government and have zero chance of ever being so its easy to make bold statements.
    1
  2957.  @josephobi.837  Would you know what the truth is and accept the report at face value ? If it didn't suit your agenda you would scream cover up or whitewash.
    1
  2958. Tosser.
    1
  2959. People are pissed off at dying from this awful virus too.
    1
  2960. Of course he did, MP's aren't exempt from increases in the cost of living. A 2.7% increase isn't much and MP's will be paying a lot more NI.
    1
  2961. Would you have let them drown and perhaps have any that did get through shot as they set foot on the beach ? Is that how you would have handled it ? If it was easy it would already have been handled.
    1
  2962. First it would be necessary to decide what pronoun to use !
    1
  2963. It's not.
    1
  2964. How many years has this been going on with the full knowledge of the public ? We are all complicit.
    1
  2965. Are you sure it's still not happening today ?
    1
  2966. In Knightsbridge everybody cares.
    1
  2967. Not if 1million protestors turned out, that's overwhelming numbers.
    1
  2968. You aren't, it was available for free on social media.
    1
  2969. There are @ 450 Muslims in the regular army.
    1
  2970. If the issue is solely about food production why does it matter who owns them. Farmer Brown or farmer Clarkson or ABC Farms Ltd.
    1
  2971. Wrong, the people elect a party they wish to government not a PM. Was Boris on your ballot paper, he wasn't on mine ? The media likes to make it about the leaders as it's easier for thick people to understand.
    1
  2972. It reflects society at large. Everyone is bent, it's simply a matter of scale.
    1
  2973.  @vodaredhill1704  As a taxpayer you should be concerned, as someone with a Pension Fund which will most probably have all banking shares in its investments you should be even more worried.
    1
  2974.  @chesshooligan1282  As the taxpayer owns 38% of the bank its rather perverse that people should want to hurt themselves so much ?
    1
  2975. As Britain was conquered by the Romans, Danes and French you are probably related to an immigrant.
    1
  2976. It never does, just look at what's happening in Argentina.
    1
  2977. You are funny. The King and the super rich are its customers, I can't imagine any of them being a fan of Farage.
    1
  2978. Every little helps.
    1
  2979.  @gwenpaxton1802  As I recall MP's salaries are assessed independently. A 7% rise is about the same as the UK average increase this year.
    1
  2980. Stupid comment from a stupid person.
    1
  2981. A system that relies on cameras has an inherent weakness !
    1
  2982.  @follyfour506  It's falling sales.
    1
  2983. Why live at all ?
    1
  2984. We are a Globalist country, existing in a global economy, in large part a product of the British Empire.
    1
  2985. Taking personal responsibility for their own futures is something most people lack the ambition to do. Waiting for someone else to do it for them is much easier.
    1
  2986. Increasing defence spending to 2.5% is essential but he hasn't committed to a timetable, so as useful as a chocolate teapot.
    1
  2987. Looking forward to my next jab and this years Flu jab.
    1
  2988. Have you looked at names of Liverpool FC's players, everyone a scouser ?
    1
  2989.  @stephfoxwell4620  Base rate predicted by HSBC to increase at next weeks MPC meeting by 0.5 %.
    1
  2990.  @stephfoxwell4620  I traded up in 96 and 16 years later when I traded up again, I sold for exactly 3 times the price I paid.
    1
  2991. Evidence ?
    1
  2992. There is absolutely no merit in changing leaders again. Best to focus on the real enemy, Labour.
    1
  2993. Work from home, its much cheaper.
    1
  2994. I knew there was a good reason why I worked hard at school.
    1
  2995. This enquiry given it's magnitude will take many years.
    1
  2996. The demographics of many urban areas is exactly why I don't go there.
    1
  2997. @Spaceman-jk5fb £1 Trillion.
    1
  2998. Free speech is now a bad thing ?
    1
  2999. Agreed, my choice too.
    1
  3000. So you would be happy for taxpayer to lose the money it's owed from the bailout. We still own 38% of the Bank ?
    1
  3001. Have you ever read a Judges sentencing remarks ?
    1
  3002. Me too.
    1
  3003. Perception is more important than being right.
    1
  3004. Why don't you find out for yourself, you may learn something useful !
    1
  3005. Forming a limited company is very easy, anyone can do it.
    1
  3006. Unless you intend becoming entirely self sufficient and living on a remote Island paying tax is unavoidable.
    1
  3007. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
    1
  3008. Particularly if it's someone we like, if we don't like them that's ok. Remember Huw Edwards the BBC Newsreader just a few months ago crucified by Youtubers ?
    1
  3009. I had a friend whose daughter died in the dentists chair, I still go to the dentist.
    1
  3010. Sadly not if you have seen the latest British Airways recruitment policy for pilots.
    1
  3011.  @anthonydoyle7370  Who actually obeyed Lockdown rules, I didn't.
    1
  3012. Acid attacks have occurred in the UK for 200 years.
    1
  3013. No PM is ever elected by the people just the party they want to form a government. Was Boris' name on your ballot paper, it wasn't on mine ?
    1
  3014. Not even scumbag criminals love other scumbag criminals.
    1
  3015. Sadly, because it's an unrealistic commitment to make.
    1
  3016. No, they have closed what was seen as tax loophole, just as they did with Non Doms.
    1
  3017.  @davidadams5116  Good point.
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  3018. Possibly, under the Public Order Act 1986, section 5.
    1
  3019. Alleged .........
    1
  3020. How would a CCJ effect your life ?
    1
  3021. Don't watch the BBC or any live TV and you won't need to pay the licence.
    1
  3022. He already is.
    1
  3023. Fighter jets, aircraft carriers and nuclear subs.
    1
  3024. Why not France, that's whose shores they leave to get here. The governments Immigration Bill is a positive step forward, as is the transfer of these immigrants to Detention Centres.
    1
  3025. Please don't think, you aren't very good at it.
    1
  3026. If you haven't already being doing so, it's unlikely you will be doing it now. Don't follow those who don't understand what they are investing in. Investing can simply be using your spare time to do something you are good at and makes additional income. It's so easy.
    1
  3027.  @hemanth129  Don't invest in anything you don't understand, it should be obvious, sadly its not.
    1
  3028. What you want them to do and what someone else wants from them are often very different.
    1
  3029. She's not a judge and doesn't have the expertise or experience of heading an Inquiry. She's hardly impartial.
    1
  3030. Murals on the side of buildings usually require planning permission, nothing new or unusually, it even applies to a Banksy !
    1
  3031. Oil won't last indefinitely either, so its common sense to look at alterniatives. No one is saying that fossil fuels won't be part of a fuel mix for a long time.
    1
  3032. To be accurate an Ex Politician, which is why she can speak so freely.
    1
  3033. Has he lost all his income or just some of it ? As yet he neither been arrested or charged with any crime, there are only very serious unproven allegations.
    1
  3034. Trump will not be President in 2029, Vance could be.
    1
  3035. Its not supposed to, but it will make you think what you say and do on line. The same laws apply to the on line world as the off line one.
    1
  3036. It does, both Labour and Tory MP's have been killed by lone nutters in the recent past , so they are not exempt, if anything they are a bigger target than ordinary people.
    1
  3037. Being clever pays very well, which is why most people are poor.
    1
  3038. What is wrong with your investment strategy ?
    1
  3039. Sadly nothing new irrespective of the colour of the government.
    1
  3040. Does attending a mosque or indeed a church of any denomination automatically make you an extremist ?
    1
  3041. Most Muslims are no different from most Christians. It's always a minority that gives the majority a bad name.
    1
  3042. Some people, including myself would not want to be treated by an unvaccinated person. For the old and vulnerable this is especially true.
    1
  3043. You probably have although you may not realise it. If you have a work Pension, one of the largest investors in Big Pharma are Pension funds.
    1
  3044. Without Banks and more particularly the banking system which provides the lifeblood of our economy, life as you know it would be unrecognisable.
    1
  3045. It's easy to sound clever when you never actually have to put your ideas into practice.
    1
  3046. You do know he still has a current account, its his business account thats the issue. What do you know about his business dealings, I haven't a clue !
    1
  3047. Labours magic money tree, as always.
    1
  3048.  @annjackson7098  I would expect nothing less, thats why I vote for them.
    1
  3049. Those who can't do, criticise those that can. Its so easy to find fault, any idiot can do it.
    1
  3050. Not all parents are the same.
    1
  3051. It likes the USA and we do a huge amount of trade with them , it doesn't like Assange and there is no financial benefit to keeping him here.
    1
  3052. What he says publicly and actually thinks are probably different. Saying the US president is senile isn't good for UK/US relations.
    1
  3053. Neither did the war in Ukraine.
    1
  3054. Easy to say, sadly so much more difficult to do.
    1
  3055. Sadly, I doubt if they will get to 2%. This pensioner would be so happy if you were right !
    1
  3056. It wasn't the burning of the book, but where he chose to do it and what he shouted whilst it burn't. Anyone with a grain of common sense would not have been so stupid.
    1
  3057. The public don't give our armed Police the support they deserve.
    1
  3058.  @Luke-en2tk  Australia don't have a continent as large as Europe just 20 miles away !
    1
  3059. I own a 6.75 V8 Bentley, but I also own a wood, therefore I comfortably achieve net zero. The clue is the word "net" !
    1
  3060.  @North49191  Having a balanced portfolio of investments, always includes some cash. With cash deposits earning less than 1% pa, it's not worth holding any more than is absolutely necessary.
    1
  3061. Apparently IT was later arrested.
    1
  3062. Public ownership was a disaster.
    1
  3063. My Ex wife accused me of "Threatening to Murder her" and I was arrested, solely to improve her divorce settlement. It happens all the time.
    1
  3064. Find a protestor and park your car or lorry across their drive. These idiots are selfishly damaging our already fragile economy and preventing vital goods being delivered. They are nothing more than domestic terrorists and should be treated accordingly.
    1
  3065.  @SlowhandGreg  Sunak paid an average of 21p in £1 which is a vastly different thing. The UK tax system is complex and not all forms of income are taxed at the same rate.
    1
  3066. If those employed by a business are being paid more, the businesses costs have increased, so why wouldn't they put their prices up. Who runs a business at a loss ?
    1
  3067. Not so, the overwhelming majority of his party support him and Im sure you are aware Labour want much tougher restrictions, so will vote with the government. Also who in their right mind would want to be the new bad guy ?
    1
  3068. I won't.
    1
  3069.  @alarmactionukalarmactionuk893  But many in the North.
    1
  3070. It wouldn't have made a difference to him resigning and Im pleased Farage lost his account with Coutts and will now have to bank with ordinary people rather than the King and the super rich.
    1
  3071. For many Thatcher is an extreme hate figure ! I like her though.
    1
  3072. They need to do it naked as two thirds of our clothing is made from fossil fuel synthetics.
    1
  3073. Did you study maths at school ?
    1
  3074. Buried and lost.
    1
  3075. Winning the vote was never in doubt.
    1
  3076. Which will only make things worse.
    1
  3077. He already does.
    1
  3078. By default, it will help.
    1
  3079.  @douglasspencer745  Vance was far more critical and now he's VP.
    1
  3080.  @FOTU_Official  Not if it's snagged on something.
    1
  3081. They haven't even began, you obviously have a very low pain threshold.
    1
  3082. Don't use any, that will bring the price down.
    1
  3083. By being the Director of Public Prosecutions. All DPP's get it when they leave.
    1
  3084. A more left wing PM would be better ?
    1
  3085.  @richardgallagher4088  Reform by splitting the Tory vote was in part responsible for Labours huge majority, just as Sunak warned.
    1
  3086. Lets have an enquiry to investigate the inquiry, how mad does that sound !
    1
  3087.  @williamkitchen5783  Very true, obviously a comment written by a manual worker.
    1
  3088.  GerryT.  MP's don't just have one place of work like you.
    1
  3089. Parents need to teach their kids respect and not let them get so pissed that the Police need to bring them home.
    1
  3090.  @neuralwarp  He couldn't afford the drop in income.
    1
  3091. A Trade deal has just been signed with the US, Trump is very happy. To put things into perspective, last year 41% of all UK exports were to the EU, its our biggest market, 16% to the US. Who would you want closer ties with ?
    1
  3092. Thats about as useless as a chocolate teapot.
    1
  3093. It's not necessary, simply restrict all benefits to illegal immigrants to the absolute minimum, just as is being proposed in Germany. No bugger would want to come here then. Job done and a fortune saved.
    1
  3094. You must be deluded or just plain simple. All the decisions that matter are taken in Westminster and Labour have a huge majority.
    1
  3095. They will simply move to a more tax friendly country like Monaco.
    1
  3096. The cost of borrowing is more important than the actual price of the property. If prices fall, you need to borrow less but as mortgage rates double, even triple your monthly repayments will be far higher than before. Doesn't seem like a good deal to me ?
    1
  3097. Very possible if Reform failed to get an overall majority of seats.
    1
  3098. Do a quick google search about rape in Pakistan ?
    1
  3099. True, but it's nothing new either and won't be any different under a Labour Government, probably worse.
    1
  3100. Perhaps you would like 143% inflation as well ?
    1
  3101. How would you suggest they are paid for ? It's much too expensive, Sunaks levy on profits now and in the future was a much better idea.
    1
  3102.  Mac Raghnaill  Very true.
    1
  3103. Will your employer still want you with a criminal record for assault ?
    1
  3104. The media does this everyday and we lap it up !
    1
  3105. Is any religion ?
    1
  3106. It would still need planning permission even if it was applied for retrospectively and this has actually happened !
    1
  3107. Importantly, who at moment would want to be the new bad guy ?
    1
  3108. The man threatening people with a crossbow didn't get the opportunity. Policing at its best.
    1
  3109. The Government took a share of the Banks it bailed out, so it became part owner. Only 2 banks were bailed out Lloyds and RBS, Lloyds has repaid the money.
    1
  3110. The lawyer gets free publicity !
    1
  3111. @T-Bone Lawson they couldn't win an egg and spoon race.
    1
  3112. Thats really funny, I almost pissed myself.
    1
  3113. Isn't the border with Mexico his biggest problem ?
    1
  3114. The Governments function is to govern, the clue is in the name ! Whilst they will have produced an election manifesto setting out their agenda, as we have experienced things don't always go to plan with unintended consequences.
    1
  3115. The government doesn't run the country, it never has, thats the job of Civil Servants. Governments only decide policy.
    1
  3116.  @garagenigel  He's a very clever a very rich man, why wouldn't the Government listen to his opinion ?
    1
  3117. In the private sector, if you hold a senior position its not uncommon to have a drink at work, particularly when it helps you do business and ultimately your customers pay.
    1
  3118. Some are, most aren't.
    1
  3119.  @oldshiny3012  If you want to target the really big earners, you need to start with premier Division footballers who earn more in a day than you do in a year. Bankers aren't even close.
    1
  3120. It's what lenders do, that's their business and it's good business.
    1
  3121. The way MP's vote is a matter of public record, voters can find out themselves if they can be bothered.
    1
  3122. Either is preferable to Starmer and Labour
    1
  3123. No, being a tosser, definitely.
    1
  3124. Apathy, laziness or perhaps no other banks wants their crap accounts.
    1
  3125.  @TheDeadlyraptor  Do you intend to dress as a woman ?
    1
  3126. It won't because the alternative is so much worse, think about it ?.
    1
  3127. Only UK citizens can vote.
    1
  3128. I brought my first house in 1984 with £8k equity, 4 years and 3 house moves later my equity has increased 20 times.
    1
  3129.  @chrishart8548  What you buy and how much you borrow is a personal choice.
    1
  3130. You did go yourself ?
    1
  3131. Your loss.
    1
  3132. The current situation has little to do with tax cuts. It's the huge amount of Government debt that be built up paying for Covid, energy assistance and now tax cuts. All funded by increasing borrowing, that unnerved the markets.
    1
  3133. Why assume it's an option ?
    1
  3134. Trump can veto Labours deal, it's a very bad one.
    1
  3135. A much too sensible and reasoned comment for here.
    1
  3136. Non Doms pay tax on all their UK earnings and a big fee each year. Importantly these very rich people who could live anywhere in the world they wanted, spend their wealth in the UK and that's very good for our economy. How much do you imagine Ambrovich spent in the UK ?
    1
  3137.  @markknight1011  Just like him.
    1
  3138. Are you happy that Reform accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds from a Muslim donor ? Check it out for yourself !
    1
  3139. His MP's also like him, so will support him and more importantly, I like him.
    1
  3140. The irony is the vast majority of people have absolutely no idea what protections the ECHR affords them and are too lazy to bother to find out for themselves.
    1
  3141. She will only be damaged up to the point she receives compensation ! The girl had been out drinking, great parenting.
    1
  3142. As I recall Boris was heavily criticised with some people even holding him personally responsible for the unnecessary Covid deaths that occurred because he didn't introduce lockdown soon enough. How quickly people forget !
    1
  3143. At present Putin is racking up @ 1500 casualties (dead and wounded) a day in Ukraine. These people aren't going willingly !
    1
  3144. True, he has a reputation for it now and that why it's unlikely he will ever hold high office in government again.
    1
  3145. If only it was that easy !
    1
  3146. Agreed, thats why we need facial recognition then these people have nowhere to hide and can be arrested with the minimum of fuss and when they least expect it.
    1
  3147. That was 40 years ago and times were very different.
    1
  3148. Do you understand what a Constitutional Monarchy is ?
    1
  3149. Agreed, any further reduction in fuel duty is more than offset by the increase in VAT due to higher prices.
    1
  3150. Getting justice helps but never heals all the scars, particularly the emotional ones which can last a lifetime.
    1
  3151. Just imagine is every working person who didn't do their job properly was prosecuted ?
    1
  3152. She would be a very good post election replacement for Sunak.
    1
  3153. He wanted to kill protestants, you want it to be immigrants ?
    1
  3154. Become one yourself if you think you are good enough ?
    1
  3155. Because Thames Water have discharged lots of raw sewage into it.
    1
  3156. We do, the statutes they are quite specific. Sadly what we have those that feel that they unfairly targeted and somehow exempt. Whilst everyone should be equal under the law the quality of legal representation you can afford often makes the difference !
    1
  3157. They have increased on all my accounts. Shop around, lots of good ones.
    1
  3158. How do you have a protest march in a Convention Centre ?
    1
  3159. How ? The recent destruction of the dam in Ukraine will push food prices higher, Putin did this deliberately.
    1
  3160. Many people think this way, they just have the good sense not to say it in such a public setting.
    1
  3161. Preventing anyone else getting hurt though would have been a good idea.
    1
  3162. A positive step.
    1
  3163. If you have adverse credit information you are unlikely to get a bank account. Banks are businesses not charities.
    1
  3164. He has been banned from being a company director by HMRC for failing to pay £1m in taxes. Not very patriotic !
    1
  3165. The NCA is already taking action. Google it and the convictions it has achieved.
    1
  3166. August isn't long to wait.
    1
  3167. You can't see inside a persons mind. My friend left for work in the morning and when he returned home his dad had hung himself, to this day he doesn't know why.
    1
  3168. The Chancellor is meeting with the banks to discuss this very issue.
    1
  3169. I thought that was the Church, who also have their own scandals.
    1
  3170. He's married to one and they have two daughters.
    1
  3171. Will they vote for a rich barrister who doesn't know what a woman is ?
    1
  3172. How, if Parliament vote for it ? Labour mistakenly believe the motivation s purely financial. There is nothing to prevent him having a regular unpaid spot.
    1
  3173. Payng for a proxy war is much cheaper than paying for a real one.
    1
  3174. The US is on the brink of recession
    1
  3175.  @DanTheMan-yx9vw  Don't you get a pay rise each year ? I always do !
    1
  3176. Did Putins illegal war get predicted at the same time ?
    1
  3177. The moral is that " Change isn't always for the better" ! I guess Sunak doesn't look so bad now ?
    1
  3178.  @kathleenfederl5121  MP's don't stand in local elections, surely you know this ?
    1
  3179.  @timrobinson9192  Will Reeves, Cooper or Lammy, the top contenders be any better, I would rather stick with Starmer.
    1
  3180.  @neuralwarp  Being a Minister is their first job.
    1
  3181. There is no such thing as a small nuclear power station and no one wants to live near one.
    1
  3182. You should be lost for words, but ask yourself why does the self styled man of the people so desperately want to keep an account with probably the most elitist Bank in the country ? Surely their values are the complete opposite of those he holds !
    1
  3183. Why would Blair want to comeback, he's moved on to bigger and better things. Although never a fan, sometimes he does get it right.
    1
  3184. Most will have already sold them and spent the cash.
    1
  3185. As the march fails to reach the deliberately very high threshold for banning, it's legal. The Police are clearly upholding the law. Anyone who commits an offence will be arrested, that's also upholding the law.
    1
  3186. We could call it Starmers Specials and give then Hugo Boss designed uniforms with SS badges on the collar. The idea could catch on ?
    1
  3187. Truss is easing her in. I have no doubt she will rise through the ranks.
    1
  3188. Judge only has to consider the legality of the scheme, nothing more. He may disagree with it, but that's not his job.
    1
  3189. Sunak was ridiculed for his scaremongering video warning of tax increases under Labour, he didn't have to wait long to be proved right !
    1
  3190. No, relieved.
    1
  3191. I agree with you, how short some peoples memories are when it no longer suits their agenda.
    1
  3192. Move.
    1
  3193. Excellent, let him have an ordinary bank account with Nat West just like the ordinary people he claims to champion !
    1
  3194. The banks are owned by shareholders, millions of them including major UK Pension Funds.
    1
  3195. Sunak has announced that if elected he will make a further £400 cost of living payment this autumn. No doubt Truss will do the same.
    1
  3196. They probably would be safer in prison, so not all bad !
    1
  3197. Did it stop them ?
    1
  3198.  @T5Zplayer  True, but if you have additional income anything above the nil rate threshold is liable for tax.
    1
  3199. Im sure there are many things in life that with the benefit of hindsight we would have done differently.
    1
  3200. Work hard and become one yourself, it's not difficult but it does require effort and commitment. A big ask I know.
    1
  3201. Perhaps on this one very emotive issue, but it doesn't make them any less a Tory.
    1
  3202.  @rowancrew2934  That's the sum total of their policies.
    1
  3203. The girl isn't dead ?
    1
  3204. My toilet paper has Starmer's face printed on it !
    1
  3205. He did that rare thing in politics, he lost the referendum and acted honourably and resigned.
    1
  3206. Others did many years before him.
    1
  3207. Buyers remorse ?
    1
  3208. That's not the purpose of a Public Enquiry. However it may enable the Police to instigate criminal proceedings.
    1
  3209. It's a good feeling, even better if you now have substantial savings.
    1
  3210. The Chancellor is meeting with the Banks to discuss the current spate of account closures.
    1
  3211. Because she has broader appeal, isn't it obvious.
    1
  3212.  @RE-ng5uw  Its only a catch 22 situation if you don't have plan. The best investment you can make is in yourself, that's how you increase your earning potential. No one will do it for you.
    1
  3213. Pleased to see there is at least one other realistic person here. Just imagine if a new virulent strain with a high mortality rate was to become dominant ? He would have no choice but to lockdown again. Hopefully we can continue to live with Covid.
    1
  3214. Buy the same logic the hand that held the knife wasn't to blame either.
    1
  3215. Others were sitting at home on furlough being paid for doing bugger all. Life isn't fair, get over it.
    1
  3216. Until your choice potentially endangers others.
    1
  3217. Why would you want to hurt a Bank that the taxpayer owns 38% of ? Do you enjoy hurting yourself !
    1
  3218. Not charged as yet, so no name until then, surely you know that ?
    1
  3219. The average annual profit per customer is @ £80, let that sink in !
    1
  3220. Suits her perfectly !
    1
  3221. Something a person did nearly 20 years ago has very little relevance. Everyone embellishes their CV.
    1
  3222. The EU is the UK's largest export market, anything that improves our trading relationship is very good news for our economy.
    1
  3223.  @Chaggy1978  Google "MP who lied in Court" to see who Bridgen really cares about ?
    1
  3224. Why is the self styled man of the people so desperate to keep his account with Coutts who are probably the most elitist Bank in the UK. Does Farage actually think he is superior to the ordinary people he claims to represent ?
    1
  3225. what's FAACISM ? Is it an STD ?
    1
  3226. when are you leaving ?
    1
  3227. Clearly a very mentally disturbed person.
    1
  3228. Spot on.
    1
  3229. How deep are your pockets ?
    1
  3230. Well said and let's not forget how much the Union bosses are paid.
    1
  3231. A Tory councillor.
    1
  3232. They feel as they aren't adults that the they are untouchable. A clear message needs to be sent by the courts that it's not so. They deserve the maximum sentences.
    1
  3233.  @80PercentScottish  It was not easier and yes I'm now very comfortable and enjoying the fruits of my hard work.
    1
  3234. Given the overwhelming military supremacy of Russia the present stale mate position isn't bad. Do you believe Putin would have stopped at Ukraine ?
    1
  3235.  @run2cat4run  Do you need a career when you are worth over £100m ?
    1
  3236. It's used by the King and the super rich. Most of its customers wouldn't want to be associated with Farage and I doubt if any of them could care less.
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  3237.  @pompeypops57  With a Masters Degree in Economics she is probably the most highly qualified Chancellor ever. Sunak had a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Hunt a first Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
    1
  3238.  @Gary-le7dz  The bankrupted the public finances last time they were in government, thats why we had 10 years of austerity under the Tories.
    1
  3239. For breaching a Court Order. If he disagreed with the Court Order he should have challenged it in court as I did.
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  3240. That can only be done by the French and there is a lot of coast to patrol. At night this is even more difficult. The French do have some success.
    1
  3241. They can only do this with the support of the public. When the public reject "Woke" culture so will the Police.
    1
  3242. How about we start at your house. What gives you the right to think you can damage other peoples property ? Become successful yourself, do whatever it takes, if not accept being a loser.
    1
  3243. Just look at Banks published accounts, its not a secret.
    1
  3244. Excellent, gets my vote.
    1
  3245. Obviously it wasn't a deterrent to his customers ?
    1
  3246. He's at the G7 with other World leaders, as any PM irrespective of party would have been.
    1
  3247. I can imagine the tears when they don't as the only way they can be assured of forming the next government is to win an outright majority. Otherwise a coalition of other parties can freeze them out.
    1
  3248. Union bosses are greedy buggers.
    1
  3249.  @HueyLewisRocks  Great comment !
    1
  3250.  @AlanFagan-y5l  Although they do have some success, there is a lot of coastline to police and the boats leave at night under cover of darkness from deserted locations.
    1
  3251. Farage used Coutts.
    1
  3252.  @jamest5014  Easy fix, take personal responsibility and improve yourself so you don't need them. I suppose you prefer the easy option.
    1
  3253. So what, who cares.
    1
  3254. Parliament may be on holiday, MP's aren't, they have lots to do.
    1
  3255. Its may be many things but treason isn't one of them.
    1
  3256. Very soon if Starmer has his way, but it doesn't prevent them from receiving income from those businesses they own that are managed by someone else.
    1
  3257. Please email your MP and ask everyone you know to do the same. Moaning on YouTube achieves nothing.
    1
  3258. The Rawanda project is perhaps the most Conservative of the governments policies and all the leftie human rights loonies blew a fuse and challenged it in the courts with the inevitable outcome.
    1
  3259. Sunak is from Southampton, surely you know this ?
    1
  3260. Excellent qualities for a PM.
    1
  3261. A smiley face !
    1
  3262. Of course, but that's not today.
    1
  3263. Based on asset values (property) that's very possible, but assets don't pay the bills !
    1
  3264.  @Capohanf1  Lets hope yours is next !
    1
  3265.  @carlstewart8787  How many school children have been killed by loonies with guns in the USA this year so far ?
    1
  3266. Sunak is much more clever and so more richer.
    1
  3267. In front of the magistrate, New Years Day. Whoops you just lost your job.
    1
  3268.  @jmills1549  Your Pension Fund is probably one of those shareholders.
    1
  3269. What I find particularly unfair is that a compliant petrol car can be ten years older than a diesel one and yet it wasn't many ago that diesel cars were promoted as the better form of fuel.
    1
  3270. An essential qualification for a politician.
    1
  3271. He was the "Director of Public Prosecutions" and its customary for all former directors to receive a knighthood.
    1
  3272. However if you have a pension fund which includes any banking shares which is most likely its value will have fallen.
    1
  3273. Trail media is now firmly established in our culture. Those associated (people/businesses) with someone who has serious allegations made against themselves usually distance themselves from that person for fear of reputational damage.
    1
  3274. Silly boy. Are you worth £100m in todays money ?
    1
  3275. People are too fixated on price, it's far less important than affordability. Ironically a house which costs less today than it did 2 years ago may be less affordable because of the effect of rising interest rates on mortgage repayments.
    1
  3276. For what ?
    1
  3277. The counter claim should be that you identify as Jewish and they are being anti semitic ! I'm so pleased Im retired and spared this childish behaviour.
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  3278. Just imagine if you put this much energy into improving your earning potential ?
    1
  3279. As long as you aren't the one actually doing it ?
    1
  3280. Those who can't do, criticise those who can !
    1
  3281. Happens all the time and not just in the church for many reasons. Thats why many violent individuals escape prison because people are afraid to speak out.
    1
  3282. What is also very apparent is that most Youtubers have no idea what a Public Enquiry is ?
    1
  3283. When you aren't in government you can talk straight and make any promises you like.
    1
  3284. Its very difficult to give an interview wearing a mask and he was outside.
    1
  3285. Several of Liverpools players are Muslims, you didn't know ?
    1
  3286. Because there was an Act passed in Parliament doing so.
    1
  3287. Starmer arranged early this year an audit into this which has just reported and he has accepted all its recommendations including the need for a Public Enquiry. I bet you didn't know this ?
    1
  3288.  @andrew30m  Which court would that be ?
    1
  3289. Do you want to lose yours ?
    1
  3290. He was elected by his party as leader and therefore PM, thats how it works. In the last general election was Boris' name on your ballot paper ?
    1
  3291. How MP's vote is a matter of public record.
    1
  3292. But they are in government for the next four years.
    1
  3293. People are too expensive to employ and have too many rights once you do.
    1
  3294. She can't be, as an employee of the Bank, it's the Bank that breached Data Protection.
    1
  3295. So he's a man who understands how to manage money and avoid unnecessary waste. An ideal choice.
    1
  3296. As a spectator are you too prepared to die or suffer horrific live changing injuries. Remember LeMans1955, it's only a matter of time until history repeats itself at the TT.
    1
  3297. Common sense and the law are rarely the same.
    1
  3298. Is that what you call a politician who actually answers the question.
    1
  3299. You are even weaker, hiding behind your keyboard.
    1
  3300. That will hurt your Pension fund and ultimately reduce your pension on retirement. Any more good ideas ?
    1
  3301. I'm sure you will find farms for sale in your area.
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  3302. I don't think that's a secret.
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  3303. Perception is more important than reality in politics and the public perception is that Labour have lost all control of our borders.
    1
  3304. Perhaps they aren't as healthy as you think. The Post Mortem report will confirm the cause of death.
    1
  3305.  @F_U23  Who is they ? Are you suggesting Pathologists are falsifying Post Mortem reports ?
    1
  3306. Your area will become even shittier than it already is if Councils don't have the money to provide essential services.
    1
  3307. I have my wellies, planning is everything.
    1
  3308. Wrong, all ages with all conditions.
    1
  3309. With such a large majority are they really bothered ?
    1
  3310. Why is that surprising, Rwanda isn't an advanced economy.
    1
  3311. One born in Southampton the other in Tooting.
    1
  3312. As all VAT registered businesses can reclaim VAT, all this achieves is making it even more expensive for them ! Are you mad ?
    1
  3313. In about 4 years.
    1
  3314. Arrest.
    1
  3315. One you appear to have caught !
    1
  3316. I could be one ?
    1
  3317. If you don't vote at a General Election your right to vote should be cancelled permanently. Voting should be compulsory.
    1
  3318. Captain Hindsight, the human weathervane or just plain ordinary clueless Beer Korma. A multi millionaire pretend socialist.
    1
  3319. You need to be an MP, which she isn't.
    1
  3320. Agreed and 2700 jobs.
    1
  3321. The Fed didn't increase rates this time, see what the B of E does this time ?
    1
  3322. As should everyone. Farage said exactly the same.
    1
  3323. You must be having a laugh.
    1
  3324. Mindless morons is a much better description. With their images so readily available it won't be hard for the Police to identify and prosecute them.
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  3325.  @Tuckertheclown  How inconvenient !
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  3326. That would hurt those pensioners and those approaching pension age on the lowest incomes the hardest and they tend to be labour voters !
    1
  3327. The local elections showed above all else voter apathy. The overwhelming majority of the public irrespective of political preference however support this policy, as do I.
    1
  3328. Agreed, envy is very ugly.
    1
  3329. It's purely fictional. In a criminal court it's Guilty or Not Guilty. Guilt has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, otherwise the verdict must be "Not guilty". Sadly trail by media is now the norm in our culture and we the people gave them the power to do it !
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  3330. Edward is Prince of Wales and the future King. He and Kate do a great job for the country. Harry is a tosser !
    1
  3331. I suspect you have more sense than him. He burned his outside the Turkish Consulate in Knightsbridge whilst shouting "F**K Islam and Islam is the religion of terrorist".
    1
  3332. Very cold, no thanks.
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  3333. As CEO I would have expected her to approve all senior appointments. In her position I would want to.
    1
  3334. Isn't democracy great, or would only give the vote to certain types of people ?
    1
  3335. Being sensible isn't being fearful.
    1
  3336. The Thames did a very effective job of dealing with offender last time and no one accused it of being racist either !
    1
  3337. Best policy of the government and those earning less than £34,000 will pay less.
    1
  3338. Food prices is just one cause of inflation, probably the one people notice most.
    1
  3339. The reality is that following Labours landslide election victory Starmer doesn't need to recall or the approval of Parliament.
    1
  3340. You obviously have never held a senior management position.
    1
  3341. Having a bad wardrobe isn't yet illegal. Don't some muslim women dress this way too ?
    1
  3342. The Police will arrest anyone rioting, irrespective of which side they are on. I have always found that if you go looking for trouble you are unlikely to be disappointed.
    1
  3343. Sustainable fuels.
    1
  3344. Social media too. Legislation is needed to ban and fine heavily social media platforms that allow the posting of videos that spread hate and division.
    1
  3345.  @themsmloveswar3985  Do you have a Masters degree, i wish i had.
    1
  3346. History won't remember you
    1
  3347. You are more likely to win the lottery.
    1
  3348. The working class don't pay though, its just a myth !
    1
  3349. Is there anyone, who given the opportunity would not avoid paying tax ? Ever said to a tradesman, "How much for cash " ?
    1
  3350. Thankfully they won't be asking for your opinion, the rise tomorrow is already factored in by the markets.
    1
  3351. Its only basic common sense, it was obvious from the very beginning that it was simply a matter of time until this disease could be managed. TB, Smallpox, Polio, no longer a problem, thanks to vaccines.
    1
  3352. Who wants minimum wage ?
    1
  3353. Framing it this way suits the agenda of the left and makes it easy for their supporters to understand.
    1
  3354. As most taxes are. Abolish it and increase income tax by 1p in £ to cover the loss of revenue. Everyone will then have an incentive to leave something to their children or relatives.
    1
  3355. Who really cares ?
    1
  3356. Congratulations you have just made all those employed in building redundant.
    1
  3357. When Boris was PM, JRM was in the cabinet, now he's a back bench MP.
    1
  3358. Too much like hard work and the salary is rubbish. Much easier to criticise and earn lots of money doing it.
    1
  3359.  @harpersmythe658  If you don't have a decent employers Pensions as well, you failed to prepare for retirement properly.
    1
  3360. In time probably, but other countries may not be as progressive.
    1
  3361. My choice.
    1
  3362. If you don't they will destroy you !
    1
  3363. Morality is a luxury politicians can't afford.
    1
  3364. She has a huge majority, so why would she ?
    1
  3365. Obviously you failed at school and now work with your hands.
    1
  3366. You obviously have very little money and even fewer bills to pay.
    1
  3367. So how many decades do you think the enquiry will last ?
    1
  3368. Thats what get's you the big money and there is vacancy for the top presenters job !
    1
  3369. Agreed. Anyone who has made any kind of major plans in life usually finds that they change a long the way because of changing circumstances.
    1
  3370. Perhaps she thought the girl could get some money and when she couldn't selling her story to the Sun was the next best option. Only when all the facts are known can anyone make an informed opinion.
    1
  3371. It's a start and it's achievable.
    1
  3372. When a monkey is all you need, peanuts seem appropriate.
    1
  3373. Find the information yourself, it's not difficult.
    1
  3374. TB, Polio, Smallpox, you will have had all these vaccinations, so how can you be a pure blood ? You just didn't have the Covid jab.
    1
  3375. Simply reversing Labours previous tax hike for top earners and what a surprise Labour have now pledged to reverse it back again if they regain power. Its ironic that the top 50% of earners pay 90% of all income tax and the working class still believe that they do ?
    1
  3376.  @oldshiny3012  Agreed, but it doesn't fit the oppressed working class exploited narrative. Without high earners there wouldn't be the money to fund public services or the welfare state.
    1
  3377.  @oldshiny3012  Its hardly surprising though, they are as thick as shit.
    1
  3378. @David Suleman-Waters But still living significantly better than you obviously !
    1
  3379.  @oldshiny3012  I suspect your standard of living is also significantly better !
    1
  3380. Nepotism exists everywhere, its a fact of life.
    1
  3381. I was fined the same amount for parking in the wrong place, I didn't feel the need to resign from my job.
    1
  3382. More importantly how much does he make from Youtube ?
    1
  3383. To where ?
    1
  3384. Rather like the news media, only the facts guarantee lots of hits.
    1
  3385. Nothing unusual, banks don't like people with adverse credit information they are a bad risk.
    1
  3386. Precisely what will you be doing, you obviously have a plan, I'm genuinely interested to know ?
    1
  3387.  @Cococ-z9x  He will be hiding behind his mummy.
    1
  3388. Why would the people champion want to have an account at Coutts, the most elitist Bank in the UK. Obviously an ordinary bank was good enough for him !
    1
  3389. Perhaps not, but if you are vaccinated and become infected the severity will be a lot less than if you had not been vaccinated. That's the whole point of vaccinations.
    1
  3390. Very little The Bank of England or Government can do about external to the UK shocks. Base rate at @5% whilst welcomed by savers, would only add to the misery.
    1
  3391. It's a deterrent, the numbers are irrelevant. More deterrents are needed to make the UK a very unattractive place for illegals.
    1
  3392. Just imagine the damage to the UK economy if HSBC moved to Europe which it could very easily do.
    1
  3393. It's highly questionable, but I could imagine that in certain circumstances it could be successfully argued that it was.
    1
  3394. Or white people who were born here.
    1
  3395.  @Spaceman-jk5fb  Can they read ?
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  3396. They are a lifestyle choice. If you choose to have children then there may be other things you can no longer afford to do.
    1
  3397. Voting Reform or not voting at all, won't result in a different outcome. Whatever happens you still have the Clap !
    1
  3398. Australia doesn't have a continent many times its size just 20 miles away !
    1
  3399. Hopefully they do as the public own 38% of it !
    1
  3400. At least the thieves can't claim it wasn't them with so many people filming them !
    1
  3401. Then they won't get paid, but will still have their bills to pay. There are many taxes other than income tax, you do know this ?
    1
  3402.  @beecaful  Sadly she is absolutely right, it's copyright infringement. The Sun on 7th Feb 2018 published an article pointing out that the singing of "Happy Birthday" was actually illegal. Chanting something unpleasant isn't protected by copyright. I know it sounds ridiculous !
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  3403. Agreed, for some its a much better way of working that benefits both employer and employee. Manual workers, builders, plumbers, electricians, factory workers can't.
    1
  3404. They should be very frightened of me then, you not so much.
    1
  3405. Some people aren't worth saving.
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  3406. Italy had more than 40,000 heat related deaths last year. Providing sensible advice to extreme conditions is what a responsible government does. Those too stupid to take it do so at their own risk.
    1
  3407. This is politics not the Girl Guides, it's a hard world. Without a thick skin you won't survive.
    1
  3408. Not clever, be subtle.
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  3409. The thing about wars is that only the victor gets to decide who the war criminals are.
    1
  3410. Voting Labour gave us change. Not all change or reform is good !
    1
  3411. The fat die younger, think of paying all that NI and never reaching State Pension age, shame never mind, your choice.
    1
  3412. You are either very young or have a very short memory. In 1979 base rate peaked at 17%.
    1
  3413. The last place I want to drive my 6.75 litre Bentley is a city centre.
    1
  3414. Speak for yourself. Im very comfortable.
    1
  3415. He only has a year left before stepping down, so the Bank will already be looking for his successor.
    1
  3416. Many of them weren't even born then.
    1
  3417. Why would anyone vote for a party lead by a man who is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, hardly very trustworthy professions.
    1
  3418. Having a brilliant mind is useless when your timing is bloody awful.
    1
  3419. How. IHT can only be paid with money.
    1
  3420. How so, he had an account with the Bank whose customers are the King and the super rich. He thought he was better than you and me !
    1
  3421.  @deformUK-r2x  Spot on and this surge of publicity would have simply added to it.
    1
  3422. Keep on telling yourself so.
    1
  3423. As all UK banks are regulated by the FCA, they will all have near identical internal procedures.
    1
  3424. How many death certificates have you seen ?
    1
  3425.  @JupiterThunder  Bentley is part of VAG and Rolls Royce is owned by BMW. One has very little in common with the other rather like Coutts and Nat West.
    1
  3426.  @cw8975  He never entered Parliament, only a cellar underneath it. How do you think the cellar magically became available ?
    1
  3427. Lucky you, others aren't so fortunate so we choose to have the booster.
    1
  3428. The Labour Party and SNP aren't interested in real issues and are happy to let the public suffer while wasting time on trivia.
    1
  3429. Cash costs considerably more to process than electronic payments, that's why they charge more.
    1
  3430. Who doesn't make a secret that he brought his farm to avoid IHT.
    1
  3431. Correct, who needs the right to join a Trade Union or to peaceful assembly ? Have you ever bothered to find out what protections the ECHR actually affords you ?
    1
  3432. I agree the Police have better things to do than respond to calls from a drunk and aggressive girls sister at midnight in the town centre and then be a taxi service and drive them both home. They could be out dealing with real criminals and not wasting public money on those that don't deserve it..
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  3433. @@simonjohn6156 Give Scotland independence and have a hard border.
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  3434. Unlike the Americans who vote for a President, we don't vote for our PM. The only people who voted for Boris, then solely as an MP, were from his own constituency.
    1
  3435. Likewise you won't be boycotting them either !
    1
  3436. He's far too nice.
    1
  3437. Sweden is almost twice the size of the UK and has less than one sixth of the population, little wonder they found it so easy !
    1
  3438. Do you have a business degree ? I do and economics was not a subject I studied.
    1
  3439. Great comment.
    1
  3440. How would business exist without them ? There goes your job !
    1
  3441. So you aren't a fan of democracy, unless its your democracy.
    1
  3442. You are bitter, sounds personal.
    1
  3443. Absolutely.
    1
  3444. That's a working class myth, only 2 Banks received taxpayer bailouts, Lloyds and Nat West.
    1
  3445. Probably.
    1
  3446.  @helz1143  Funny all the comments I read during the lockdowns were from those who never followed the rules and did what they wanted.
    1
  3447.  @markbanner6473  There were no extreme rules, they were incredibly lenient. Did you see what other governments across most of Europe ?
    1
  3448. More tax revenue for the Treasury as well.
    1
  3449.  @bresev8958  Having to work is a given, where you work is not.
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  3450.  @stuartaustin7134  But they can use everything else and probably will.
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  3451. Did she actually say she ever blocked the appointment of a white male to a senior position ?As CEO I would have expected her to approve all senior appointments.
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  3452. Because its cheaper and costs the tax payer less than nicer places.
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  3453. As the most likely new PM she will have just over 18 months to prove she is as good as her word. The public will judge her at the ballot box.
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  3454. You can't change the past but you can the future. Have a plan which at least ,maintains your standard of living.
    1
  3455. Four years is a very long time in politics.
    1
  3456. At last, someone else who studied law !
    1
  3457. I would expect the CEO to approve all senior management appointments, anything less seems irresponsible.
    1
  3458. Life isn't fair, you have play the hand you are dealt and make the best of it. Moaning achieves nothing.
    1
  3459. That's very possible, but most people are capable of deciding when they feel comfortable doing so and when they don't.
    1
  3460. Charged with multiple offences and trail begins 30th June.
    1
  3461. Reform is simply UKIP rebranded without its biggest asset.
    1
  3462. I have no problem with him being shot, shame he died, prison would have been far better.
    1
  3463. If the choice is between being labelled a racist fascist or a bleeding heart leftie, I choose the former.
    1
  3464. She would be very proud, you are probably far too young, selfish and with so little life experience that you could not possibly understand just how genuine Charles is.
    1
  3465. The most highly paid too, no wonder he doesn't want to re enter politics !
    1
  3466. I vividly recall the 2024 pre election predictions of a total wipeout of the Tories, yet they won 121 seats !
    1
  3467. Its never to late, but ignorant people will have ignored what he said and only heard his posh accent and superb diction. Jacob spoke like a proper Conservative.
    1
  3468. Obviously the reason the PM, Chancellor and Banking Regulator put pressure on Rose to resign.
    1
  3469. Hundreds were hanged and it was a total failure. If you are going to make historical references research them first.
    1
  3470. The sad reality is that if you neglect the very rich, they will move elsewhere, taking their money and businesses with them.
    1
  3471. The way MPs vote has always been a matter of public record, most people can't be bothered to look for themselves.
    1
  3472. You do realise that the injunction is only temporary ?
    1
  3473. Liverpool have several Muslim players, you didn't know ?
    1
  3474. Imagine a virus with a one in three mortality rate, there is one, thankfully not in humans....................yet !
    1
  3475. Seems like a good down to earth guy, who remembers what Policing was like and should be again. He deserves public support because they can't achieve this alone.
    1
  3476. Good natured political banta, nothing fiery at all.
    1
  3477. The only person that she could possibly sue is the taxpayer.
    1
  3478. You would like his successor even less.
    1
  3479. Obviously, there is a shortage of housing stock with no prospect of the situation changing.
    1
  3480. Prayer is usually the last resort of the desperate.
    1
  3481. GBN will make a story even when one doesn't exist.
    1
  3482.  @Saoirse_don_Phalaistín  Deals will be done before that happens. Whatever her MP's feel about Truss, they positively despise Labour.
    1
  3483. Noticeable change in how Hamas was described on radio 4 this morning.
    1
  3484. Have you any idea how huge hospital budgets are ? Thats why medical professionals are best focussing on what they know, which isn't business and finance. Have a Director of Medicine responsible for all day to day to medical matters.
    1
  3485. They don't, only the money.
    1
  3486. He couldn't afford the drop in salary.
    1
  3487. Just look what happened to Truss when she tried to lower taxes and encourage growth ?
    1
  3488. The best investment anyone can make is in themselves, only through doing so will you get a better paid job and improve your standard of living. Thinking only in terms of the minimum gives you a very negative outlook on life. Do whatever it takes to get on, no one else will do it for you.
    1
  3489. Make no mistake the West is fighting a proxy war against Putin and funding Ukraine is the most cost effective way of doing it. The West will not allow Putin to win.
    1
  3490. Have you heard of constructive dismissal ?
    1
  3491. How about the millions of the general public who don't even bother to vote in elections.
    1
  3492. If thats your definition of anyone who is highly intelligent and successful then you are correct.
    1
  3493. You do know that Reforms biggest donor is a muslim. Fact, you should Goole it !
    1
  3494. Not to mention UK Pension funds !
    1
  3495. Those who only think negatively will always be doomed to a live of depression. Don't be one, plenty of opportunities for those with ambition.
    1
  3496. This NI concession applies only to those employees of Indian owned companies in India that are seconded to the UK to work ( probably for its UK subsidiary) for a temporary period and then return home.
    1
  3497. How naive you are.
    1
  3498. Lucky Harry, he will get his life back.
    1
  3499. In a country that has an acute housing shortage you want to elect a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer ?
    1
  3500. I'm trying to.
    1
  3501. Starmer is the Tories best asset.
    1
  3502. Try getting divorced if you really want to know about being worse off.
    1
  3503. Even with 20% of the vote, it's unlikely to get more than a fewer seats n Parliament, insufficient to hold any influence.
    1
  3504. The property can be sold at anytime to repay the mortgage, just as it can with any other type of mortgage.
    1
  3505. Members of the House of Lords don't receive a salary only an attendance allowance plus expenses. Those that don't attend don't get anything !
    1
  3506. She will be different and has just over 18 months to prove to the electorate that she is as good as her word.
    1
  3507. Lots of UK's jobs, don't be so negative.
    1
  3508. Why ?
    1
  3509. I recently brought a house I didn't particularly like because it has a 2 acre plot and 150 metre road frontage on two sides.
    1
  3510. Was it any better when an Indian Company owned it ?
    1
  3511. Healthier happier people.
    1
  3512. Who wants to live next to a nuclear power station ? There is no amount of money you could give me.
    1
  3513. It's a shame that you blindly believe what others tell you and don't bother to check to see if it's actually true. Here's a fact you may like to check ?. 90% of all income tax is paid by the top 50% of earners, with a massive 25% from the top 1 %. So the bottom 50% of earners (the working class) between them pay just 10% of all income tax which isn't a lot !.
    1
  3514.  @scepteredisle  As 90% of all income tax is paid by the top 50% of earners, the notion that lower earners pay lots of tax is untrue. Unfortunately many people blindly accept what they are told at face value.
    1
  3515. Hardly surprising and the clever thing to do. The job is a poison chalice, whatever she wanted to do someone mounted a legal challenge to it. Her successor will face the same problems.
    1
  3516. They haven't even started, wait for the budget and don't forget to buy some lube you are going to buggered !
    1
  3517. In fairness, some have had 40 years to do so.
    1
  3518. Retirement age and State Pension age are two very different things. If you don't understand the difference you really should make the effort to find out.
    1
  3519. President Rishi ? No thanks.
    1
  3520. Did you know more people in the UK own their home outright than have mortgages ? Only a small number of those with mortgages won't survive, most will adjust their spending habits as necessary. When you buy a house at auction you are required to pay a 10% deposit immediately and complete within 28 days. Not many people have the ability to do this, certainly not first time buyers !
    1
  3521. Take personal responsibility, it's what successful people do.
    1
  3522. Good.
    1
  3523. Thats all too little too late.
    1
  3524. @@FreaksFollowMe VAT is expected to raise @ £160 billion this year, it's the governments third biggest source of revenue. The reality is anything other than a short term reduction is unaffordable. To put in perspective the budget for the NHS this year is also £160 billion.
    1
  3525. Working with your brain is obviously something you have no experience of.
    1
  3526. Surely a politician who actually answers the question, is to be commended ?
    1
  3527. They can't.
    1
  3528. Money is simply a tool for wealth creation.
    1
  3529. The public voted Sunak out.
    1
  3530. Where is he standing for election ?
    1
  3531. You must be a Reform voter.
    1
  3532. It's nearly 20 years ago.
    1
  3533. Others made this known long before him.
    1
  3534. Although his parents came from Rwanda, he was born in Cardiff.
    1
  3535. This is socialism, it's incompatible with capitalism.
    1
  3536.  @mrror8933  Because they haven't any ideas.
    1
  3537. It's one of those silly meaningless words.
    1
  3538.  @nicksmith4361  I always lied on my CV's, no one cares what you did in the distant past. Being Shadow Chancellor for the previous 3 years made her the obvious choice. Socialism and Capitalism don't mix.
    1
  3539. With 4 years left they have lots of time to prepare.
    1
  3540. I will still own plenty, have more income from savings and be even happier. Bring it on !
    1
  3541. Very unlikely, typical GBN.
    1
  3542. Rather like the Labour Party today.
    1
  3543. Then you will remember the Thatcher governments Public Order Act 1986 and in particular section 5 which makes swearing in public a criminal offence.
    1
  3544. So be it.
    1
  3545. I will take Fascism over Socialism every time.
    1
  3546. Why live like a failure ?
    1
  3547. If you are looking for simple black and white answers, there isn't any.
    1
  3548.  @ELITEGAMER98.  They didn't. Some staff did and they aren't the governments. What's more they will probably lose their jobs.
    1
  3549. Poor donkeys, lack the intelligence to lead, they just blame others because they are too lazy to take personal responsibility.
    1
  3550. Judges can't deport anyone, they can only recommend it. The decision is made by the Home Secretary. Why don't you know this ?
    1
  3551. You must be incredibly old, I worked in Ilford during the early 1980's and it was a shit hole then.
    1
  3552. The Trade Unions run the Labour Party, you know this ?
    1
  3553. Why ? Is someone who doesn't vote impartial or just apathetic ?
    1
  3554. A pen knife and vey quickly social media made it grow into a machete just to suit the agenda of those who stir hate.
    1
  3555. Another ill conceived idea. Do you have a Business degree or MBA ?
    1
  3556.  @crown9413  There are a lot of jealous people who hate those who have more than them.
    1
  3557.  @chkldstgee2433  So why wouldn't you listen to someone who who is far more intelligent and successful than you and I will ever be ? I want to hear what he has to say.
    1
  3558. True, but Trail by Media is now firmly established in our culture and we the people gave them the power to do it.
    1
  3559. With Labours huge majority who do you think would win ?
    1
  3560. Boris Johnson was born in the USA, you did know this ?
    1
  3561. Is it any wonder that more shops are closing ?
    1
  3562.  @sandramarshall518  The BBC will do what is most expedient which is to let him retire early on ill health. He's not far off retirement anyway and it's not unusual or uncommon.
    1
  3563.  @crossstitch1652  You wouldn't ?
    1
  3564. In 2029 Labour are unlikely to be re elected based on current polls, but it's a very long way off.
    1
  3565. Don't watch it, the Iplayer or live TV and you don't have to.
    1
  3566. Is that the same one that took place in every country in the world. Just think if thats possible so is world peace.
    1
  3567. I have a friend who was an Investment Banker, his salary and bonuses were huge. The demands and pressures to perform were enormous and I didn't envy him one little bit.
    1
  3568. Snowflake, man up.
    1
  3569. If he approached another 7 and they all refused, it's safe to assume that all Banks would have done the same. That gives you a bit of a problem.
    1
  3570. They don't, they want to know that its strictly controlled and we are only taking the brightest and the best and those that society needs to make our lives better.
    1
  3571.  @PETER-c4n  Make Russia seem more inviting.
    1
  3572. Im sure there are tablets you can get to make you feel better.
    1
  3573. Take your pick.
    1
  3574. Whose fault is that ? Use a condom, problem solved.
    1
  3575.  @2risquejunior538  You really should open your eyes and pay more attention to your own surroundings. Houses where fields used to be somewhere near you.
    1
  3576. The City is very happy as are all the markets and more importantly so am I.
    1
  3577. Rubbish.
    1
  3578. Apparently if you are white, you are racist, so let's sack all white teachers just to be sure. What a muppet !
    1
  3579. We elect a government to make these decisions for us. Some decisions you may agree with, others you won't.
    1
  3580. This particular aspect is troubling and its nothing new, as for Farage he only became interested when it effected him !
    1
  3581. Good comment, seeing the entire incident in context would be helpful.
    1
  3582. He can have an account at Nat West, like ordinary people do.
    1
  3583. Perhaps you should go to the gym more often, if you are that weak ?
    1
  3584. Have you read the Public Order Act, section 5 which makes swearing in public a criminal offence ? Introduced by the Tory, Thatcher Government.
    1
  3585. Covid is ancient history now.
    1
  3586. When will the TT have it's own version of LeMans 1955 ? It's only a matter of time.
    1
  3587. Whilst torturing a few people that don't do as they are told.
    1
  3588. Perhaps that should apply to everyone who broke lockdown rules and put the lives of others at risk, that obviously it includes you.
    1
  3589.  @BlueSteel331  Scotland hasn't yet worked this out either.
    1
  3590. A Court Order is a written document which details what you are not permitted to do and the consequences of breaching it which include prison. I challenged the Court Order issued against me in court and won. That's the right way to do it.
    1
  3591.  @bettyholmes1155  They will last until at least May 2024 !
    1
  3592. Me too, I hate thieving scum too lazy to earn an honest living.
    1
  3593. A very average senior management salary, less than a GP.
    1
  3594. Maybe ask why he thought he was above applying for planning permission like anyone else ?
    1
  3595. Attending a mosque just like a church doesn't automatically make anyone a religious extremist. In this case he probably was.
    1
  3596. My only concern is their ability to do the job well. A good doctor is a good doctor, irrespective of where they come from.
    1
  3597. I'm sure Starmer doesn't want to lose any, but as far as the numbers go you are absolutely right. Labour are untouchable.
    1
  3598. No one has ever clearly defined what rich means ? Is it wealth, earnings, where you went to school, what car you drive, where you live ?
    1
  3599.  @shteak  A drug addict will sell their arse for the price of a fix !
    1
  3600. They do every time they buy something.
    1
  3601. Absolutely correct.
    1
  3602. So will anyone who gets convicted of attacking the Police and rightly so.
    1
  3603. In comparison to many other countries our lockdowns were short and not very restrictive.
    1
  3604. The Police need to reflect the society they Police. However I wouldn't advocate doing so at the detriment of the quality of recruit.
    1
  3605. It hasn't and when you own your home outright and have no intention of selling, it's of no consequence. Life is good.
    1
  3606. National security and 2700 jobs.
    1
  3607. He couldn't afford to the drop in salary.
    1
  3608. In the majority of cases the taxpayer, but unlike the US President we don't have to pay for 2 Jumbo jets !
    1
  3609. Public Enquiries are usually headed by Judge. They have both the experience and expertise necessary.
    1
  3610. Think of something original to say, it's not hard ?
    1
  3611. Assuming they are have the intelligence and the will. Sadly some don't.
    1
  3612. Everyone is bent, surely you know this.
    1
  3613. He's more than capable of getting himself into trouble without any help. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it.
    1
  3614. Mine has never been so great, you must be doing something very wrong !
    1
  3615. Over 18 months the cost is @ £90 billion, @ £20 billion more than the Furlough scheme. Whilst very appealing its unaffordable.
    1
  3616.  @annjackson7098  Why do you think that all pensioners are poor. Anyone who planned for their retirement properly isn't and will be a lot better off than many couples who earn decent salaries.
    1
  3617. Well funded services don't put a penny in the pockets of those struggling. You may not like the rich but ask the same question of all those who jobs depend on the products and services they buy.
    1
  3618. Not really, particularly for so called celebrities. The risk of reputational damage is a serious issue for businesses.
    1
  3619. Whats stopping you ?
    1
  3620. I have no doubt you will be believed.
    1
  3621. The more you expect the state to provide for free, the higher the cost and governments only source of money is taxation. You can't have both.
    1
  3622. Hopefully it will shame her into dieting !
    1
  3623. Owning a complaint car doesn't make a person elite.
    1
  3624. Just get your wife to phone them and say you are abusing her and she feels threatened. Thats what my now ex wife did when I refused to give her more money. They came very quickly.
    1
  3625. Were you elected to do your job ? Why should those on the MPC be ?
    1
  3626. I'm now 68 and have never received a single state benefit and always believed that people should take personal responsibility for their own lives. I now enjoy a very good standard of living, because I put the effort in to achieve my goals in life.
    1
  3627.  @sandybremner4165  True, but sadly a tiny minority do kill people. I'm disappointed that the Police choose to Taser him rather than shot him dead.
    1
  3628. 2029 is the date.
    1
  3629.  Andyk  That requires intelligence and it seems to be very lacking in those that shout the loudest and think the least.
    1
  3630. No more tax payer funded handouts. Businesses need to learn to adapt, those that do will prosper.
    1
  3631. History is good when you win, not so good when you lose. Just a matter of perspective.
    1
  3632. It's a luxury only ex politicians can afford.
    1
  3633. Fascism isn't left its right, far right but I get your point.
    1
  3634. Make no mistake the West is fighting a proxy war with Putin and this is the most cost effective way to do it. No British lives will be lost either.
    1
  3635. Just ones who are incapable of thinking for themselves.
    1
  3636. Imagine if the US government had been so proactive over its own border and the massive inflow of illegal drugs.
    1
  3637. Better prosecute me too, entirely proportionate and highly responsible. I fully support it.
    1
  3638. Everyone needs to move to Scotland or Wales then, where there are mountains.
    1
  3639. The ones you voted for ?
    1
  3640. I realised this very early on and never looked back.
    1
  3641. Sunaks wife is no longer a Non Dom, surely you know this ? All Non Doms pay a substantial annual fee and pay UK tax on all their UK earnings, only foreign earnings that remain abroad are untaxed. Importantly Non Doms spend their wealth here which is very good for the UK economy. If The UK became unattractive this valuable source of income would be lost and another country would benefit.
    1
  3642. So what's the answer ?
    1
  3643.  @redbird9658  Elon Musk wants his employees in the office, so does the government.
    1
  3644. So much better than Vladimir Corbyn.
    1
  3645. I'm sure you would love a new PM from the hard left of the Labour party.
    1
  3646. All my instant access accounts pay over 4%, just do some research.
    1
  3647. Agreed and I don't care if that makes the woke left call me a Fascist.
    1
  3648. Your life must be one big disappointment.
    1
  3649. It's just his business account that's the issue, not his personal account.
    1
  3650. It was very apparent he wasn't welcome, so why stay ? Had he not visited your criticism would have been far worse.
    1
  3651. A name coined by "30p Lee" who believes you can prepare a decent meal for 30p !
    1
  3652. In April 2021 MP's salaries remained at the same level they were in April 2020, so no increase. In April 2022 they increased by 2.7%. MP's have lead by example, but that's an inconvenient truth. Check it yourself ? Someone has been taking you for a fool !
    1
  3653. Me too, lets get some T shirts made.
    1
  3654. You would think it would be easy.
    1
  3655. Reeves salary is £164,000, she will pay @ £66,000 in tax and NI, isn't that contributing enough ?
    1
  3656.  @Mermiam  Until recently I lived in Brentwood, Essex and a million buys you a very modest property. In my road 7 people drove Bentleys !
    1
  3657. Those who are incapable of doing, talk about it, thats Farage, a has been windbag !
    1
  3658. Only those who bent over and spread their cheeks.
    1
  3659.  @catcoffee7958  Interesting.
    1
  3660. They obviously don't, if they did the polls would have Reform ahead of Labour.
    1
  3661. Drunk and disorderly ? The girl was pissed and brought home by the Police, a taxpayer funded taxi service !
    1
  3662. Perception is everything, being right is less important.
    1
  3663. @kayhussain8468 You couldn't live without them.
    1
  3664. For what ?
    1
  3665. The houses that aren't actually being built because a target of 1.5m new homes is wildly unrealistic and unachievable.
    1
  3666.  @colinhutchinson1664  Far more Tory ones than any others.
    1
  3667. Agreed, rate increases were postponed because of Covid, now they are plying catch up.
    1
  3668. Sweden is twice the size of the UK and has 1/6th its population. They couldn't be more different !
    1
  3669. When you have a senior position in a very large organisation you will realise that sometimes doing what is most expedient is the most effective action.
    1
  3670. Out spending their inflation busting pay rises.
    1
  3671. Governments decide upon the laws they wish to introduce and have enacted by Parliament, so they will always have their noses in the justice system. The proposed changes in workers rights being an obvious example.
    1
  3672. Too much time on their hands.
    1
  3673. Spec Saver now do hearing tests for the hard of hearing.
    1
  3674. As you would expect at his level and with his background.
    1
  3675. Do good uns get arrested for sexual assault ? You know this surely ?
    1
  3676. I shall be having my next Covid booster, because I want to. Just like I have my Flu jab every year.
    1
  3677. Why don't you have a lot of money ? What do you lack that they have ?
    1
  3678. Supermarkets and many shops do it, did you give your consent to them ?
    1
  3679. So you want to scrap the benefits system, that would certainly do it.
    1
  3680. As a way to grow the economy its certainly a radical approach !!!
    1
  3681. Non starter.
    1
  3682. You have a lot to learn about business.
    1
  3683. Don't come near me.
    1
  3684. As does all types of crime. Making something illegal, even capital punishment doesn't stop it from happening.
    1
  3685. its not, no one was killed.
    1
  3686. No criminal offence has been committed and Im sure they would be delighted for your kind offer to pay their substantial legal fees to sue the council.
    1
  3687. I want people to support the UK tourist industry and UK economy not some other countries.
    1
  3688. Have you had a hearing test lately ?
    1
  3689.  @tofueatingwokerati2039  Obviously, who doesn't want lower taxes, however not by increasing borrowings at a time they are already very high. If the OBR report had been published at the same time as the mini budget and supported this, that would have been different .
    1
  3690.  @frankfisher99  The more dependent you become on borrowed money, the less control you have over your own destiny. Individuals, companies, governments, it makes no difference. Bankers know these things and I was one.
    1
  3691. Sadly it will now take longer without Rose as CEO. Her record was outstanding.
    1
  3692. The top 50% of earners pay 90% of all income tax.
    1
  3693. A realist. Look after No.1. Make sure you have a plan that ensures you are OK, that's what I do.
    1
  3694. Enough voters did to give them a landslide win and a huge majority.
    1
  3695. Local councillors don't receive a salary. Google your own council and check ?
    1
  3696. A Court Order is a written document which details what you are not permitted to do and the consequences of doing so which include prison. I had one taken out against me which I successfully challenged in court and won. Thats the right way, breaching it is stupid.
    1
  3697. Shame that she isn't qualified in this area of medicine. Why don't you find out what she is s specialist in ?
    1
  3698. Most major financial players are predicting something similar, although not as high as five.
    1
  3699. Only a government initiated Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel a person to attend. Why would anyone you suspect of a cover up attend ?
    1
  3700. This should also apply retrospectively.
    1
  3701. It already has as a simple Google search would tell you. Rape gang convictions.
    1
  3702. There is no such thing as an Attorney in the UK legal system. Solicitors often represent scumbags and Barristers defend them in court.
    1
  3703.  @ianrowley5762  He raised his profile.
    1
  3704. There is comparison with Saville who was a serial abuser.
    1
  3705. At the age of 69 and whilst on the waiting list list for a full hip replacement op which means Im in constant pain I can still do 50 proper press ups in under a minute. I also go the gym 5 times a week. I have never liked being normal !
    1
  3706. Why hasn't the order been published ?
    1
  3707.  @rosemarymay3914  Perhaps he just whispered it in their ears and swore them to secrecy ?
    1
  3708.  @stubones  How about that minor inconvenience called evidence ? Just as the police can be sued for wrongful arrest so can you.
    1
  3709. Because some MP's work harder than others so need claim more to run larger offices and employ more staff.
    1
  3710. Anything that makes it safer for law biding people has to be recommended. With fewer Police on our streets this is a welcome addition to crime prevention.
    1
  3711. Long before most of todays Youtubers were born.
    1
  3712. You don't have what it takes.
    1
  3713. Offended the woke left wing bleeding heart liberals who are against her immigration Bill. It's that simple.
    1
  3714. Its proportionate, Im sure it will be kept under review and individual care homes may need to take local decisions to further safeguard their residents.
    1
  3715. "Convicted Cocaine Supplier" heads Enquiry would make an interesting headline. You didn't know ?
    1
  3716. The West are in a proxy war with Putin and this is by far the cheapest way.
    1
  3717. The increasing price of fuel at the pumps is a direct consequence.
    1
  3718. Before I retired I was a Bank Manager with a major high street bank and we had an unwritten rule of never opening an account for a Nigerian. Yes it was discriminatory but with very good reason !
    1
  3719. It was only 10 banks because he gave up at this point. Had he applied to 50, he would have been refused by all of them.
    1
  3720. @genigeni9335 Are you still alive, be thankful.
    1
  3721. He's not dead !
    1
  3722. Money well spent, its the Wests proxy war against Putin on the cheap.
    1
  3723. The new full State Pension is £11,502, which is below the Personal Allowance of £12,570, so there is no tax to pay on the State Pension alone. Additional income may take gross income above the threshold which will become taxable.
    1
  3724. They do very regularly, but you need to chase rates by putting in the effort to find out.
    1
  3725. TFL is bankrupt, the Government refused to bail it out so Khan needs a cash cow and ULEZ expansion is it. That's the reality.
    1
  3726.  @TheropodHunter  If I was drunk and aggressive I would expect to be arrested, wouldn't you ?
    1
  3727.  @NoSweat69  Ultra low interest rates were long overdue for a reset. I'm looking forward to the base rate increase this week.
    1
  3728. So you would have let businesses fail and millions of people become unemployed during the lockdowns ? You are a clueless fool.
    1
  3729. Nat West owns it.
    1
  3730. £29 bn is for 6 months, realistically it's needed for at least 18 months.
    1
  3731. Who isn't complicit, you, me ?
    1
  3732. Relatively speaking no worse than the mess Labour left the country in through its financial incompetence, thats why the cuts and 10 years of austerity.
    1
  3733. Lifting regulations as Gordon Brown did with his light touch regulation of the Banks, was the cause of the Financial crisis.
    1
  3734. It has no statutory authority and so attending is optional.
    1
  3735. If you want more affordable property you need to focus your search on below average house price areas which may mean moving away from places you know well. Hard decisions are needed if your goal is home ownership.
    1
  3736. You have more chance of winning the lottery without buying a ticket.
    1
  3737. Will those giving evidence to the enquiry tell the truth ?
    1
  3738. Not the miners but who cares about them.
    1
  3739. Most professional people have private health care as part of their salary package.
    1
  3740. If you were a billionaire Non Dom and this plan was implemented, would you remain in the UK ? Labours plan is hugely flawed. Typically these people have homes all over the world and other countries would welcome them. The UK would lose the benefit of the tax on their UK earning and all the money they spend here.
    1
  3741. They get other allowances and expenses.
    1
  3742. ECHR is the problem, not our politicians.
    1
  3743. If you work in the private sector why should you ? Get a better paid job if you want more money, get better qualified if thats what it takes to get on. If you're self employed whats the point ?
    1
  3744. As that requires both intelligence and a single minded determination to do whatever it takes to be successful, it's beyond most people.
    1
  3745. Why fall out with our biggest trading partner ? You aren't equipped for a career in politics.
    1
  3746. TFL is bankrupt and the Government refused to bail it out, so Khan is desperate.
    1
  3747. Perhaps you are right, however how does this help employer or employee if there is no business ?
    1
  3748.  @no-oneinparticular7264  As a retired Bank Manager, I have seen plenty. Business failure is incredibly common.
    1
  3749.  @Anonymous56657  That's until one of their far right policies effects you adversely.
    1
  3750. Nervous on the biggest day of his life, I would be too. Yesterday on his walk about he looked very relaxed and happy.
    1
  3751. Reforms biggest donor and new Party Chairman is one too. You didn't know ?
    1
  3752. Then do something different, if you have the ambition ?
    1
  3753. All banks do and have done for years, its nothing new.
    1
  3754. Ironically if that happens, the legal threshold will have been reached to ban all future Pro Palestine marches.
    1
  3755.  @stequality  As will I, but why won't you ?
    1
  3756. They will still earn more than you.
    1
  3757. Why get excited about how much other people earn, on a personal level it's irrelevant. My only concern is how much my earnings are and I do everything I can to ensure I remain comfortable. Earning don't mean just wages, they are only part of overall earnings.
    1
  3758. When you have absolutely no hope, it's easy to make bold promises that will never be tested.
    1
  3759. Neither, when you have an independent judiciary this can and will happen. The alternative is a state controlled one with the judiciary being no more than another arm of government. In effect no one can challenge the government.
    1
  3760. You are so naive.
    1
  3761. Tax avoidance is legal. Most people are too lazy to check the many tax allowance available to them.
    1
  3762. I don't think he wants to bugger choir boys !
    1
  3763. Particularly if your MP is Labour.
    1
  3764. Why are you still here, perhaps for your benefits or so you can live cheaply off your parents ?.
    1
  3765. What's more important than the health of the economy ?
    1
  3766. No thanks he can't be trusted with money. He's been banned from being a company director by HMRC for failing to pay £1m in taxes.
    1
  3767. He still has a personal account, the issue is his business account !
    1
  3768. They should all be covered up with Sadiq Khan masks which I have seen for sale on line !
    1
  3769. Perhaps you should meet the families of all those who died due to Covid.
    1
  3770. Sweden is almost twice the size of the UK and has a population of 10 million, whereas the UK population is 67 million. This is why they didn't need the same measures as the UK ? For a fair comparison the UK would need a population of just 5 million and I'm sure that if that had been the case lockdowns would have also been unnecessary.
    1
  3771. Its time for you to take personal responsibility and look after yourself. Labour panders to those who are incapable of doing so.
    1
  3772. How ? If everyone did as you suggested, then no votes would be cast at all ?
    1
  3773. It was expedient to make the problem go away, the Queen paid an insignificant sum to prevent further damage to the reputation of the whole Royal family.
    1
  3774. Sunak was wealthy before he meet his wife, she however is considerably more so.
    1
  3775. Only if they have additional income, the new Full State Pension is still over £1000 less than the Personal Allowance.
    1
  3776.  @chrissharp5073  The last time a reduction in the number of MP's was proposed together with an adjustment in constituency boundaries, Labour opposed it.
    1
  3777. The Chinese ?
    1
  3778. The public value personal freedom over safety, sad but true.
    1
  3779. Reform is simply UK rebranded without the private school educated, ex city metal broker from a wealthy family, Farage.
    1
  3780. They are probably friends ?
    1
  3781. Petrol £1 a litre, heating oil 23p a litre, they were such tough times, so pleased that things have changed.
    1
  3782. I have always found that if you go looking for trouble you are rarely disappointed, so don't.
    1
  3783. Banned by HMRC from being a company director for failing to pay £1m in taxes. You didn't know ?
    1
  3784. Probably many more than 5 people would be in the morgue.
    1
  3785. If was so easy, it would have already been stopped. What did you do to stop it ?
    1
  3786. I only person you have to blame is yourself.
    1
  3787. Will you and all your friends be at the Cenotaph to show support or are you simply another keyboard warrior ? Time to show your big balls !
    1
  3788. Warren Buffet the worlds greatest investor once said always choose a partner who is better than yourself. Very good advice.
    1
  3789. The same is true of stupid people who see conspiracies behind every headline.
    1
  3790. It will happen over time. Driverless trains will be big step forward and whilst someone will still be required to man the train, they won't be as well paid.
    1
  3791. Under a Tory government and a Tory/ Lib Dem coalition.
    1
  3792. This was introduced when benefits could only be paid into a bank account. They were called basic current accounts and they were very basic.
    1
  3793. The bottom 5% are always screwed, even in the best of times. Don't be one !
    1
  3794. Is that not what PAYE stands for ?
    1
  3795.  @Theforestbandit  They work much smarter and are certainly better at it than the plebs.
    1
  3796. Starmer arranged an audit into this at the beginning of the year. The report has just been published and he accepted its recommendations which included the need for a Public Enquiry.
    1
  3797. As they always do.
    1
  3798. Jab for me.
    1
  3799. Briden was the MP who lied in court and was described by the judge as a person who could not be trusted. Google " MP who lied in court" !
    1
  3800. Wrong, it's the only way Braverman will become leader of a new right wing real Conservative party that puts British people first.
    1
  3801. Which part, he was cut into 4 pieces.
    1
  3802. Not by you obviously.
    1
  3803. Very true and that pays so much better with none of the responsibility.
    1
  3804. They have been arrested for violent disorder (Sky News). That should tell you a lot.
    1
  3805. Show me a person who hasn't said something in the heat of the moment, that they later regret ? In my case it was "I do", that cost me half a million.
    1
  3806.  @paulnolan1352  Social media does that without any help from the Tories.
    1
  3807. He's not, with such a large majority he can whatever he wants unchallenged.
    1
  3808. Ban it permanently.
    1
  3809. Do you know anything about property ownership ?
    1
  3810. An ordinary member of staff wouldn't be making such statements.
    1
  3811. How, banning it won't stop them and the Police are unable to effectively enforce the ban particularly if huge numbers of people are involved. Controlling them is far more manageable and fewer people will get hurt or even killed if things turned ugly.
    1
  3812. Agreed, I really detest GBN.
    1
  3813.  @WillyEckaslike  Imagine if those 12 seats held the balance of power ?
    1
  3814. I predict a prison sentence for you.
    1
  3815. Your Council is controlled by Independents, not Reform.
    1
  3816. Perhaps but he's highly critical of it.
    1
  3817. Why would the people champion want an account at Coutts the most elitist Bank in the UK ? Obviously an ordinary bank wasn't good enough for him !
    1
  3818. Have you driven a Rolls Royce Sceptre ?
    1
  3819. Skiing is big business.
    1
  3820. @Mohammed ASaid like someone who has neither ?
    1
  3821. Your problem is far bigger !
    1
  3822. Thats why you have Whips.
    1
  3823.  @adamjohnson2226  You are one living in a fantasy if you think it's not possible. The step from Home Secretary to PM is a small one.
    1
  3824. Funny guy.
    1
  3825.  @lukemorgan6166  In the last 10 years 7 Labour MP's have been jailed. Did you know this ?
    1
  3826. Sadly there are millions of stupid people.
    1
  3827. You are not honest either, your Pension Fund will be doing exactly the same on your behalf.
    1
  3828. True, anyone who perverted the course of justice should be prosecuted. The Post Office is owned by the UK Government, thats the taxpayer.
    1
  3829. You are part of the EU, so what do you expect.
    1
  3830. If you weren't so lazy you could easily find this out for yourself.
    1
  3831. He breached a Court Order, thats why he is in prison. A Court Order is a written document which details what you are not permitted to do and the consequences of doing it. The right thing to do is to challenge it in court which is what I did and won.
    1
  3832. Stand for Parliament then, don't just sit on the fence and moan.
    1
  3833. Alternatively a huge counter protest trampling all over them.
    1
  3834. Some women are seduced by their greed for money rather than getting a proper job.
    1
  3835. Why not Google "How a Public Enquiry works". You will gain an understanding of the process.
    1
  3836. Do you want a trade war with France and for thousands of UK workers to loose their jobs because their products cannot enter Europe ?
    1
  3837.  @zackperry1594  When the French then refuse all UK shipping entry to French ports will that be awesome too ?
    1
  3838.  @DGLUK1  Its not illegal to drive a car you own, but to plough into 79 people is. Read the facts of the case.
    1
  3839. He said the words, thats enough.
    1
  3840. France generates 70% of its electricity from nuclear. In the UK no one wanted to live near a Nuclear Power Station, so we don't. Lets see what the new PM does. It will be top of their agenda.
    1
  3841. Australia is geographically very different, it doesn't the source of the problem only 20 miles away.
    1
  3842. Is he a Judge ?
    1
  3843. For what purpose, so Labour can let even more in ?
    1
  3844. An unaffordable one, any idiot can do that, Starmer is proof !
    1
  3845. Just the one that puts you away.
    1
  3846. Absolutely free speech has never existed, our history tells us that. We have free speech within boundaries and those boundaries are constantly shifting.
    1
  3847. Some have been convicted, Google it.
    1
  3848. Agreed, farcical nonsense. Only for the petty minded .
    1
  3849. East London had a large and diverse immigrant population in the Victorian era.
    1
  3850. Mosley was passionate !
    1
  3851. It's a Planning permission issue and he should have checked with the council first.
    1
  3852. Passengers numbers are significantly lower than pre covid. This action will only see more people work from home, reducing numbers further. Less passengers require less trains and less staff.
    1
  3853. MP's are all paid the same, Ministers receive an additional amount dependant on their job.
    1
  3854. My local GP surgery has to date been excellent, perhaps you should consider moving to a nicer part of the country.
    1
  3855. Peacefully.
    1
  3856. Far less than those Starmer wants too.
    1
  3857. Approx 70% of Frances electricity is produced by nuclear. In the UK no one wanted to live close to a Nuclear Power station !
    1
  3858. Train and get the skills needed yourself then you won't get screwed. The unskilled will always be at the bottom of the ladder.
    1
  3859. Banking is probably the most highly regulated business in the country. The fines are huge if they have been found to have breached the regulations particularly with regard to money laundering which is the potential risk for anyone identified as a PEP.
    1
  3860. It's only a matter of time until one of these idiots gets badly hurt. The sooner the better and then a common sense policing approach will kick in.
    1
  3861. When they have such a huge majority thats doesn't matter.
    1
  3862. Agreed.
    1
  3863. I did, that's when my employers pension began. It's what I had always planned to do, emphasis on the planned !
    1
  3864. Why would or should he ? You sound like the type of person I would go out of my way to avoid.
    1
  3865. Owning a petrol engined car manufactured after 2005 doesn't make you rich.
    1
  3866. Are you will to give up all the other protections the ECHR provides you with. Do you even know what they are ?
    1
  3867.  @scaryfakevirus  It was be very unusual for a bank too close an account without giving notice.
    1
  3868.  @iaincrawford5472  At present there is no legal right to have a bank account.
    1
  3869. That teacher is an absolutely disgrace as is the school. I'm sure there is a case for obtaining substantial compensation.
    1
  3870. Great idea, then no one will want to buy them.
    1
  3871. It's called hypocrisy.
    1
  3872. It's really nothing new, but the way it's being enforced is. Swearing in public can be considered a criminal offence under the Public Order Act 1986, Section 5.
    1
  3873. As I recall no parties manifesto included a policy on dealing with a worldwide Pandemic ? No PM was ever going to be popular ?
    1
  3874. The reason he wasn't refused by more banks was because he never approached them, safe to assume it's all of them ! Lets not the Building societies.
    1
  3875. True, but the legal opinion at present is that the threshold to ban the march hasn't been reached. Anyone who subsequently behaves lawlessly can be charged under the act.
    1
  3876. No.
    1
  3877.  @me38443  The wider the terms of reference the longer the Enquiry will last so it must have parameters.
    1
  3878.  @Saoirse_don_Phalaistín  Absolutely yes. Shame he died, prison would have been much better.
    1
  3879.  @Saoirse_don_Phalaistín  When a police office warns you that you will be shot if you drive off, doing so its very stupid. Shame he died, prison would have been much better.
    1
  3880.  @dildoswaggins2907  I shall, much more than you.
    1
  3881. Lies, dam lies and statistic as the old saying goes !
    1
  3882. Wrong. Why not Google and learn something ?
    1
  3883. No problem, someone else manages it for them.
    1
  3884. Im sure they will in some form.
    1
  3885. Just like you and me he still has a current account, the issue is with his business account.
    1
  3886. Free speech is not absolute, it has certain limitations. For instances if it incites, violence, hatred, discrimination or harassment.
    1
  3887. All of them and the Building Societies too.
    1
  3888.  @kincaidwolf5184  You should really consider emigrating, seriously.
    1
  3889. The second you voted for your MP to represent you.
    1
  3890. Me too and in the meantime double the duty, make it really hurt.
    1
  3891. Its not needed, he has also be found guilty in the court of public opinion.
    1
  3892. Find out for yourself by googling it.
    1
  3893. It's what the market will bear and its nothing new.
    1
  3894. It already has, demand for new property has died, that's the upside of the cost of living crisis and rising mortgage rates.
    1
  3895. Just think how much richer he would be if he was taller ?
    1
  3896. Fracking is hugely unpopular with the public in all the areas it is proposed to occur. It won't effect me, so Im all for it.
    1
  3897. Parties that appeal to the centre ground win elections.
    1
  3898. Its all of them and Building Societies too !
    1
  3899.  @peaceharmony74  She would have experienced the same problems as Sunak. Unless the UK wants to remove itself from the ECHR, disregard International law and our own Judges the problem remains.
    1
  3900. Russia may consider you its enemy.
    1
  3901. The media is never interested in the facts only what makes a good headline, that's why they use worlds like "could" rather than will. I have never heard mention that 90% of all income tax is paid by the top 50% of earners, the so called poor contribute virtually nothing !
    1
  3902. Wrong, the current taxpayer shareholding is 48%. Don't you Google to check you facts or do you enjoy being made to look stupid ?
    1
  3903. Public Enquiries always have limits, called terms of reference. If they don't they could take decades !
    1
  3904. I'm getting 4.2% on an instant access account, what are you doing wrong ?
    1
  3905. She will win the next election and I shall be voting for her. Life must be such a bummer for you.
    1
  3906. I can just hear his first speech blaming the previous government for the mess he's inherited and talking about difficult decisions that need to be made.
    1
  3907. The MP who lied in court and was described by a High Court judge as a man who can't be trusted, obviously a perfect choice.
    1
  3908. Why, the fact that it didn't win all 59 should be more worrying to the SNP.
    1
  3909. Don't bother with a fine, go straight to jail. Perhaps then they can do something useful and come up with a plan to insulate our prisons better and save the tax payer some money.
    1
  3910. There is nothing "so called" about hate crime its very real.
    1
  3911. Do you know all the facts or just those that fit your agenda ?
    1
  3912. The Uk has a Constitutional Monarchy, the King doesn't have the power.
    1
  3913.  @sirrodneyffing1  That's the hard reality of life.
    1
  3914.  @tommoon2  Unless you are a victim of modern slavery you are free to work for the person who pays you the most. Lack of ambition, laziness and fear of the unknown is why many people choose to stay in a job when they could be earning more elsewhere.
    1
  3915. A pen knife, I have one on my key ring and it goes everywhere with me.
    1
  3916. But the centre controls the direction of travel.
    1
  3917. Career politicians will do what's best for their careers. Stay on the back benches or advance to a ministerial position ?
    1
  3918. Life is what you make it. Mine is good because I took control.
    1
  3919. Do you know how he made his millions ? I guarantee you won't like him when you know !
    1
  3920. He could also be in the river. Could isn't very precise, just a possibility.
    1
  3921. My sentiments too.
    1
  3922. Perhaps a dead one !
    1
  3923. He couldn't afford the drop in earnings by taking such a poorly paid job. You do know how much he earns ?
    1
  3924. Wait and see !
    1
  3925. Why build if it's not profitable which is exactly what will now happen with increased interest rates, less demand and falling prices ?
    1
  3926. He should have checked to see if he needed planning permission before painting a mural on the side of his building. The issue isn't the flag its the mural !
    1
  3927. Then a council house, benefits and a free pass to bring over all their extended family ?.
    1
  3928. I didn't know Farage had dandruff ?
    1
  3929. Thankfully Im not.
    1
  3930. If Reeves goes as Chancellor of the Exchequer, he is her replacement.
    1
  3931. Who is the supposed hate directed towards, you ? Most are protesting for peace, a tiny minority aren't.
    1
  3932. When you live in the countryside and don't have mains gas, you have to pay for oil before it's delivered. Nothing new !
    1
  3933. Starmer take note, this is the result of the AFD becoming so popular.
    1
  3934. Everyone is different, creating stereotypes and generalising is rarely helpful or correct. I'm sure those of the Gen Z today will probably say the same of young people 20 years from now.
    1
  3935. The taxpayer owns 38% of the Bank, that's what its money purchased.
    1
  3936. All Councils are but simply saying so is no good if there isn't something better to replace them with.
    1
  3937. GBN will resort to any headline to get viewers and usually they just make it up to sit their own agenda.
    1
  3938. Neither can Labour, their track record is awful. Who deregulated the financial sector and sold most of the gold reserves, Gordon Brown.
    1
  3939.  @wundurra24  Did you bang your head as child ?
    1
  3940. About as useless as the public and there are millions of them.
    1
  3941. As a business owner, I will do what I feel is best for my business, it's that simple.
    1
  3942. Rubbish, State Pension age has nothing to do with retirement age. Ensure you have a decent employers or private pension that lets you retire at the age you want. I retired at 50 as it's what I planned to do. Yes, it was on a reduced Pension but it was sufficient and I supplemented it with other things I actually enjoyed doing.
    1
  3943. Boris is so much better.
    1
  3944. JRM, who is more English than him ? I suppose being rich, well spoken and highly intelligent excludes him ?
    1
  3945. She can achieve that far better as the new post election Tory Party leader with the bonus of making Reform irrelevant.
    1
  3946.  @tomh6588  Its what stupid people do.
    1
  3947. For ordering a Public enquiry ? You do know that it will take years before it publishes its findings ?
    1
  3948. Unlike you ?
    1
  3949. Harsh but fair ! I started off small and worked my way up the property ladder, that was my no. 1 priority. Now I have a large house in 2 acres.
    1
  3950. Perhaps they were in their constituencies ?
    1
  3951. Correctly so.
    1
  3952. Close behind Blackford
    1
  3953. They most certainly will, just as the Tories are today after all the predictions of a total wipeout before the last election.
    1
  3954. Obvious you skipped spelling classes.
    1
  3955. I doubt if a Muslim would be singing a Christian hymn ?
    1
  3956. You would like his successor even less. Be careful what you wish for.
    1
  3957. GB News doing what it does best, spreading hate to suit it's own agenda.
    1
  3958. Someone who was born here.
    1
  3959. Fun fact. the leaders of the French Revolution were lawyers.
    1
  3960. @vincekerrigan8300 He wasn't the first, he jumped on the bandwagon.
    1
  3961. You don't have the slightest idea of what Charles does.Why not find out for yourself, it's not difficult.
    1
  3962. Businesses fail all the time for a whole variety of reasons. Some businesses benefited considerably and increased their profits. Many people were on furlough, getting paid and doing bugger all for months on end. Others now work from home, saving money and having a much better lifestyle. Rewarding staff with a few drinks at the end of the week who were working long hours when others weren't, seems like something a good boss would do. It would have been so easy to phone in sick.
    1
  3963. Stupid idea, they have no idea how to run a country and all its complexities.
    1
  3964.  @daviddavidk2352  Blair realised that to win an elections it was necessary to appeal to the centre ground, not just the working class which like so many things is declining year on year.
    1
  3965.  @andyfreeman2588  A left wing fascist ?
    1
  3966. A step too far. Unlike Bank, Building Societies which are mutual and owned by their members not shareholders and should respect the views of all of its members. A very silly mistake by YBS.
    1
  3967. Make Starmer President and Head of state ????
    1
  3968. You life must be shit with so much disappointment.
    1
  3969. To where ?
    1
  3970. Blame anyone but yourself.
    1
  3971. Freedom of speech has always had boundaries. The law now applies equally to both the on line and off line world.
    1
  3972. The IDF aren't taking prisoners, so they can be put on trial.
    1
  3973. Trail by media is unacceptable.
    1
  3974. If the situation requires it, then why should women be treated any differently ?
    1
  3975. All Banks collect your personal data. Just looking at your bank statement says so much about you.
    1
  3976. As I recall just before the last energy price cap was increased several smaller energy suppliers went bust as they were having to sell at below cost. It's ironic that there were no demands that they should be nationalised and saved ?
    1
  3977. If you don't know how someone becomes a Barrister, find out for yourself.
    1
  3978.  @ianjenkins5389  Six million Jews dead !
    1
  3979. It's not political. Domestic abuse isn't just physical, it's mental and financial also. So it doesn't take a huge leap to see how this can happen. My ex wife reported me for domestic abuse when I refused to increase her divorce settlement. Apparently the word "no" is abusive. The police came, I explained and they left. If you wonder why they aren't out dealing with real crimes and loonies who block roads this type of thing is why.
    1
  3980.  @nidh1109  No need, just Google it or refer to the Sun article on 7th Feb 2018 pointing out that the singing of "Happy birthday" in public was actually illegal as the song is covered by copyright.
    1
  3981. Yet Covid lockdowns occurred in North Korea, Russia and worst of all China, all highly oppressive Communist regimes. How do you explain this ?
    1
  3982. The answer to your question is, the Public Order Act 1986, section 5. Swearing in public is a criminal offence.
    1
  3983. Everyone loves free speech until they are the victim of it.
    1
  3984.  @14Anon2  That is standard Police procedure as Im sure you know. Dead heroes are no good to anyone.
    1
  3985.  @elaine8417  Standard Police procedure, it's even on TV programs !
    1
  3986. Someone much more wealthy than you ?
    1
  3987. The PM meets with the King on a weekly basis, usually on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace.These meetings are private and are to discuss current government matters with the King able to offer advice or warnings as necessary. No official records are kept of these discussions. It was the same with the late Queen.
    1
  3988. There are even more millions who aren't.
    1
  3989. Why assume you would have the option ? Treat refusal as desertion.
    1
  3990. The Post Office is owned by the Government which gets its income from the taxpayer, so who do you think pays ?
    1
  3991. Well said.
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  3992. I do hope so, hell for you is quite the opposite for me.
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  3993.  @ChristineRead-ck1uq  The sole reason there wasn't more is that he only tried nine. It would have been them all, perhaps not the Bank of Nigeria !
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  3994. No.
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  3995.  @gurglejug627  That won't happen.
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  3996. You would be too.
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  3997. You won't be popular !
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  3998. Everyone lies on their CV, i have written numerous CV's for people and always make them seem far better than they are.
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  3999. Good to see, lets hope other countries follow.
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  4000. Names aren't released until a person is charged.
    1
  4001. No PM has ever been or ever will be. Surely you know this ?
    1
  4002. It's the primary job of the leader of the opposition to hold the government to account.
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  4003. Reform is the turd that slides out when those cheeks are parted.
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  4004. Most people who are poor aren't very bright so highly unlikely to be in politics in the first place.
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  4005. Unlike a Government initiated Public Enquiry it has no power to compel a person to attend which makes it a waste of time.
    1
  4006. He's not half as smart as Lowe.
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  4007. He's never says anything good though !
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  4008. His family have protection because he's PM and rightly so.
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  4009. You obviously haven't read or understood it.
    1
  4010. Free speech is not absolute, it has certain limitations. Inciting violence is one of them.
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  4011. As probably the most important contributor to the UK economy how is that a good thing ?
    1
  4012. Problem solved, everyone can move to Scotland ! Other parts of the country aren't so fortunate.
    1
  4013. Peaceful protest should be encouraged.
    1
  4014. No, if it's the law.
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  4015. Artworks or memorials which are outside or will materially alter the appearance of an area or building will generally require planning permission. Its always worth checking with your local council before beginning such work.
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  4016. Double the tax on cigarettes and reduce fuel duty. Gets my vote.
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  4017. Interesting perspective, are you prepared to lose your job over it ?
    1
  4018. For the majority of christians in this country their religion means little or nothing to them, their football team though means far more.
    1
  4019. Your D/D's tell a bank a lot about you as do other payments you make and receive. Its rather obvious when you think about it !
    1
  4020. Just as long as it wasn't a woman, he doesn't seem to know what they are !
    1
  4021. Do you understand what a socialist agenda is ?
    1
  4022. Because the no one else has meet the criteria set down by the Act ?
    1
  4023. Obviously the part of your body with the largest build up of fat is your brain.
    1
  4024. I couldn't disagree more. Those who enter a country illegally are criminals and should be treated as such.
    1
  4025. But why did Russia, China and North Korea all join in ?
    1
  4026. Somewhere remote and cold off the Highlands of Scotland.
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  4027. Not in , but a closer relationship with our biggest export market.
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  4028. If it was easy to stop, it would already been done. When you aren't in government it's easy to make bold claims, knowing they they will never be put to the test.
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  4029. Do you know the facts of this case ? Dig deeper.
    1
  4030. He enjoys it and very good at it too !
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  4031. Not necessary, just a bunch of pathetic losers screaming and shouting like little babies.
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  4032. People with adverse credit information won't get a bank account.
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  4033. At the same time making US cars produced using foreign parts or made in another country taking advantage of cheaper costs more expensive.
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  4034. Its a very small profit in comparison with the size on the business. Get a better percentage return on my instant access savings account than they did in profit.
    1
  4035. Should you be unfortunate enough to get Covid your heart is unlike to survive it.
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  4036. To date only to those he feels present little opposition.
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  4037.  @CockWomble1000  Yes, were you asleep ?
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  4038.  @willysnowman  A very rich and successful financier knows a who a man who regularly borrows money for his businesses, there is a surprise ! The bigger surprise would have been if Trump wasn't on the list !
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  4039.  @ruthcollins2841  I tried being normal once, I didn't like it. Try being the best person you can be instead.
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  4040. A lot cheaper than nationalising it and it employs 2700 people.
    1
  4041. Remember not all of us think the same or have the same beliefs or opinions.
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  4042. Who isn't ? Those on benefits and out of work.
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  4043. Most people with mental health problems are more likely to hurt themselves rather than anyone else. This is something entirely different.
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  4044. I know it's not much when compared to a Premier league footballer.
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  4045. Boomers of which I'm one, did their best with the circumstances they lived through. It was never easy and yes times were very different from today.
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  4046. The funding model for the State Pension is completely different to any other kind of commercial pension. No pot of money is built up over the years, the NI that you pay today funds the state pensions paid today.
    1
  4047. Absolutely true, the economy and society couldn't exist without the financial system our entire way of life is dependent upon it.
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  4048.  @notcomply  Smart move. His Buddy across the pond is now the most powerful man in the world.
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  4049. The shareholders own the company, that's how it works. They naturally expect a return on their investment, otherwise what is the point ?
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  4050. Rather than posting childish comments why not simply Google "How a Public Enquiry works" ?
    1
  4051. When you recklessly endanger the lives of others, seems justified.
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  4052. They will be replaced by other farmers and the farming will continue.
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  4053. Now you are beginning to understand how politics works. People don't want the truth, but a sugar coated version of it.
    1
  4054. Wrong, I don't.
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  4055. So are savings rates, so higher interest rates are very welcome and long overdue.
    1
  4056. How ? Without MP's a party has absolutely no influence.
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  4057.  @S-North  With him as leader, I won't change my vote.
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  4058. I'm not a pleb and I have done several things to negate this.
    1
  4059. @Neria Wolf Invest in yourself !
    1
  4060.  @simonjames1964  Creating panic buying and huge queues, sound familiar ?
    1
  4061. Lets hope so, another lockdown would be great.
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  4062. Do you struggle with numbers ?
    1
  4063. Before that I would want to see all 22 of the recommendations made in the 2022 report acted upon. This enquiry into grooming gangs took 7 years and cost the taxpayer £186 million.
    1
  4064. How so, he banked with Coutts whose customers are the King and the super rich, he thought he was better than you me .
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  4065.  @rickjensen2717  Correct.
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  4066. Radio 4 news today did and referred to the raping of young girls by Pakistani men. I heard it.
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  4067. There are an estimated 1500 Mosques in the UK..
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  4068. No motorways, no train lines etc.
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  4069. If you were in prison you could attend a multi faith chapel, would that automatically make you a religious extremist ? In this instance you are probably correct.
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  4070. This allows us to do what was previously not possible. It's a huge step forward.
    1
  4071. True but ask yourself why .................they have never been in government so can't have broken any promises !
    1
  4072. Its the beginning
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  4073. The best investment you can make is in yourself. If you aren't prepared to do whatever it takes to improve yourself, you will never earn decent money.
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  4074. It was the right thing to do at the time, but I would have supported locking down sooner.
    1
  4075.  @kevonslims7269  Just as there will always be Mossad.
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  4076. Thinking is obviously something you are poorly equipped to do.
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  4077. Did you listen to everything he said or just the parts you agreed with ? Very sensibly he didn't offer a timescale.
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  4078. His constituents voted for him.
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  4079. When you can't even spell the word why should you ?
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  4080. A much better use of public funds than flights to Rwanda.
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  4081. You do realise that the injunction is only temporary ? Watch this space.
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  4082. It panders to its weak minded and gullible audience.
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  4083. In both France and Germany NI contributions are considerably higher.
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  4084.  @RetroRider14  A small minority voted for by the majority who don't want to do it themselves.
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  4085. How sweet that you are so naive.
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  4086. That would be an interesting headline "Convicted Cocaine Supplier heads Enquiry " You didn't know ?
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  4087. They do represent me mate and I fully support them. A very responsible response.
    1
  4088. Hardly !
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  4089. The EU can't now either.
    1
  4090. Who doesn't now ?
    1
  4091. Get over it.
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  4092. Is that the bottom 50% of earners who pay a tiny 10% of all income tax. The top 10% of earners, pay over 60%, so should they not decide ?
    1
  4093. Only if they have a candidate in your constituency ?
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  4094. The last Labour Government ran out of money too, it's the Labour way.
    1
  4095. So what.
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  4096. Many people through their Pension Fund are also, even though they clam to despise them. Rather amusing !
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  4097.  @Esafc-lb2sg  So, Starmer turned a blind eye ?
    1
  4098. Jacob Rees Mogg, is their anyone more patriotic ?
    1
  4099. How did that work out with the Winter Fuel Payment ?
    1
  4100. Having spend a mere 13 hours in a Police cell, I can tell you that it was the worst experience of my life. This will hit them very hard and the fines will offset the cost to the tax payer of keeping them in prison. Very forward thinking of the Judge.
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  4101. but infinitely better educated and successful than you.
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  4102. You can erect a flagpole in your garden and fly the Union Jack, you can't paint it or anything else like a giant banana on the side of a building without planning permission. There are exceptions but its always best to check first.
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  4103. For what, bad dress sense ? You could wear all white and a matching mask if you wanted.
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  4104. If the company you work for makes crap products, would you be sacked for telling your customers ?
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  4105. The Safeguarding of Children's Bill is currently being debated in Parliament.
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  4106. I haven't and I have several friends who now rarely go into the office, its improved their work / life balance considerably and they are better off as well.
    1
  4107. Much less than many Premier division footballers and no one seems to have a problem with that ?
    1
  4108. Wrong. Currently the Renters Right Bill which includes the abolition of No Fault Evictions is going through Parliament and will become law very soon.
    1
  4109. The rent a scheme allows you to earn up to £7500 tax free. It's a great way for homeowners with the extra unused space to offset their costs and so much cheaper for a single person than renting. It's a win win !
    1
  4110. Neither am I, are you ?
    1
  4111. Sadly not, I would liked to seen armed Police out in force.
    1
  4112. GB News panders to the weak minded and gullible. It's stock in trade is hate, whether it's against groups of people or individuals.
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  4113. Have you seen the fracking map for the UK ? Little wonder it's so unpopular with the public.
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  4114. True, but the Tories had lost the trust of the voters and they dismissed such things because they wanted change.
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  4115. I suppose you would rather have seen this man beaten and kicked to death by Islamic thugs ? Very sensible Policing.
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  4116. I knew I would get some use out of that black leather overcoat at the back of my wardrobe.
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  4117. It's necessary for the UK Government to maintain good relations with Pakistan. Google "Why is Pakistan important to UK" ?
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  4118. Particularly for those on furlough and getting paid, whilst staying at home doing bugger all.
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  4119. Did you now about his conviction for the supply of cocaine ? Have you seen his criminal record ?
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  4120. Under this government a wide ranging National Enquiry won't happen. Perhaps the next government will do something ?
    1
  4121. Just like reform them, you didn't know ?
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  4122.  @brocktonblockbuster6555  What were the parents doing, would you have done nothing if it was your child ?
    1
  4123. Anyone who is unhappy should stop moaning and get another job. As far as Im aware no one is forced to work for Ford ?
    1
  4124. How about doing something really outrageous, like improving your skills and doing whatever it takes to achieve a better standard of living. I know you prefer the easy option.
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  4125. Sadly some people didn't live through it, but obviously you are too selfish to care about anyone else.
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  4126.  Sean Mulcahy  Spot on. The current first past the post electoral system is heavily weighted against minority parties so even if "Reform" received 10% of the votes nationally they probably wouldn't get any MP's. It's astonishing how ill informed most young people are.
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  4127. What's stopping you, it could catch on ?
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  4128. France and Germany yes, the UK not until 2029.
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  4129. Many very ordinary people, perhaps members of your family or friends have also done similar things. The only difference is the surrounding aren't as nice.
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  4130. Each candidate is a million times better than Beer Korma.
    1
  4131. My sentiments exactly.
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  4132. It would be a tiny one. Do you know what happened to those who took part in the Peasants Revolt ? It wasn't very nice !
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  4133. The Police are merely a reflection of the society in which they operate. To be effective they need the support of the public, rather than being too frightened to arrest someone for fear of receiving a complaint.
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  4134.  @RE-ng5uw  If you want Police that uphold and enforce the law impartially without fear or favour then you don't get to decide which laws you like and those you don't. Impartial means precisely that.
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  4135.  @ancietman  Correct and thats' a far bigger prize with the bonus that Reform then becomes irrelevant.
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  4136. Rather like having an STD.
    1
  4137. Funny guy.
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  4138. Agreed, with less Police on our streets the use of technology is very welcome.
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  4139. Starmer should set the standard as he's such a decent and honourable man, the Rayner will become leader and make labour even more unelectable.
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  4140. You won't have to, probably 67 for a state pension. Your work pension should allow you to retire much earlier.
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  4141. Thankfully there is no danger of you doing either !
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  4142. It wasn't in isolation but a very minor support role.
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  4143. Im happy for income tax to be increased to cover the £9bn plus a year shortfall.
    1
  4144. Good for you.
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  4145. Are you old enough to pay tax ?
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  4146. Previous governments have had housing targets and failed miserably, just as Labour are doing now.
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  4147. Not if it's your company.
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  4148. Many on line savings accounts increase rates the day before the Bank of England did. Mine did !
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  4149. Her constituents will decide at the next election. Whilst Brand is very popular with younger people, he isn't with older ones.
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  4150. What is the point of money if you can't use it to your advantage. Are you really so naive.
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  4151. It's money well spent, like it or not the west is fighting a proxy war against Putin and this is the most cost effective way of doing it. It won't be very long before Ukraine becomes a member of NATO.
    1
  4152. They would have been safer in prison, so not all bad !
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  4153. This is socialism, it doesn't matter who is Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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  4154.  @stephfoxwell4620  Its ironic that Bankers are seen as the bad guys, when they earn nothing like Premier Division footballers and their managers !
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  4155. Above all else people want to see those who committed these crimes behind bars.
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  4156. He has zero chance of not doing so.
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  4157. What you mean to say is that BBC News has lost its way. BBC make great programs which account for more than 90% of viewing time.
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  4158. Give up your job and don't buy anything. You will starve but you are a man with principles.
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  4159.  @Coproquim  If you aren't going to spend the cash on anything, you will be ok. You will starve to death though. So many taxes you simply can't avoid.
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  4160.  @scudosmyth784  Drug dealers will protest out side Parliament. This is discrimination, they have a right to a living too.
    1
  4161.  @elizabethfermor344  Lucky you, I lost friends !
    1
  4162. True or at least given the choice. I can't understand why anyone in a caring profession cares so little about those they are supposed to be caring for.
    1
  4163. Not sure what use a nuclear sub would be ?
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  4164. You better get to it and then others will follow.
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  4165. Now Beales is retiring. The face of retailing has changed, just like the way we live our lives has changed.
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  4166. The world is watching the Middle East, as should you.
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  4167. Which they did, then came the Pandemic !
    1
  4168. Not a chance.
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  4169.  @macducati2304  We don't know.
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  4170. Absolutely right, despite the huge number of stupid people content to bury their heads in the sand pretending it's all ok.
    1
  4171. You have you just can't see it.
    1
  4172.  @thevoid6818  It would make banning all future Pro Palestine marches an easy decision. Do you see the irony ?
    1
  4173. People smuggling is such a profitable business that it will be almost impossible to stop completely.
    1
  4174. She has a far greater ambition, the new Tory party leader after the GE. Labour will win, Sunak will resign and then the door is wide open.
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  4175. Do you believe it would have deterred him ? It does however save the taxpayer the cost of keeping him locked up.
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  4176. Simply a lack of ambition. If you want something bad enough you will do whatever it takes to achieve it.
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  4177. Thats precisely why he is so electable. How do you think Khan manages to remain London Mayor ?
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  4178. If you are envious of Train rivers earnings, become one, how hard can it be ?
    1
  4179. A company can go bust !
    1
  4180. Don't you read your post, Pensions received a letter at week ?
    1
  4181. Love is blind.
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  4182. That probably is where your brain is ?
    1
  4183. Probably the same as £12 for you and me, so a bit of a bargain !
    1
  4184. Google "Grooming Gangs jailed".
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  4185.  @MrRadiorobot  Google " Grooming Gangs Jailed".
    1
  4186. 5 seats out of 650, just to put it into perspective.
    1
  4187. More branch closures then ?
    1
  4188. He's absolutely right though and I have run one.
    1
  4189. Why ? Banks exist customers regularly for legitimate and commercial reasons, the burden of proof is with customer to prove otherwise. In Farages case it was easy and it wasn't just for his political beliefs.
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  4190.  @thenorthernsoulmusicchanne8939  Which he will have contributed towards during his long career.
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  4191. The royal family is estimated to be worth @ £2 billion a year to the UK economy.
    1
  4192. All you need do is Google for the names every Bank CEO or Building Society chief.
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  4193. There are much more clever ways of doing this such as restricting payments to those pensioners whose properties are in Council Tax Bands A to D or to basic rate taxpayers. I'm sure Mick Jagger and Elton John won't miss it !
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  4194. To have expected any other result would have been unrealistic, irrespective of who their leader was.
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  4195.  @ElaineKrohm  The UK do not have a returns agreement with France, so thats a non starter. Remember France is the Uk's gateway to Europe, our biggest export market on which millions of jobs depend.
    1
  4196. Many will be at the Cenotaph.
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  4197. They can't be in two places at once. If they are in Parliament, they aren't in their constituencies.
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  4198. and for you particularly if you are a basic rate tax payer.
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  4199. Not until April 2024. The UK average wage increase this year is over 7%, so this is also about average.
    1
  4200. Now the debt has to be repaid.
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  4201. A new highly contagious Covid virus would slash energy prices at a stroke. China is doing us a big favour at present locking down Shanghai.
    1
  4202. Have you noticed that it's always someone else's fault, usually the government. How about some personal responsibility !
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  4203. He's not a company and a company isn't a person. Have you studied any law ?
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  4204. The levy ( which is different from a windfall tax) together with the investment incentive allowance for Oil and Gas companies is very clever. Both the stick ad the carrot.
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  4205. It's not the Councils doing this, it's the Government.
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  4206. The new Immigration Bill is a serious attempt to stop this as is removing those in hotels to detention centres.
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  4207.  @CallousCoder  Let me educate you as you seem to need it. The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, thats very different from the legal age of majority which is currently 18.
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  4208. You do realise that as a City Metal Broker that Farage worked for one company that was owned by a Bank ?
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  4209. How would you feel if you crashed and killed a spectator or marshal ?
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  4210. Many hotels, where requisitioned by the Government, so don't blame the hotels.
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  4211. You do know how he made his millions ? Google him.
    1
  4212. That's why a prudent person has a fixed rate mortgage from a reputable lender rather than using a broker who takes a big fat commission.
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  4213. That would be very stupid.
    1
  4214. The warrant has been issued by a court. If people wouldn't ignore their bills and try and sort them out with with the energy companies it wouldn't be necessary. Only themselves to blame. I pay for my energy, I'm sure you do too. So should they !
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  4215. All but 2 of the Councils affected are Tory controlled.
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  4216. All businesses should be free to make their own commercial decisions, irrespective if others disagree with them.
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  4217. 2700 jobs
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  4218. @@nimrodcaptain4183 I could at least go to my death knowing that no ones feelings were hurt !
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  4219. Perhaps you should have worked harder at school.
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  4220. Is his skin not superficial, it's only an external covering of the skeleton. I could say Im superficially white if I was being pedantic. Will this do anything for the cost of living or price of energy, surely thats far more important ?
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  4221. I like him, but remember it's easy to have good ideas, but much harder to put them into practice and ensure they actually work. Im encourage by the new Commissionaire, the seems like the right person for the job.
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  4222. Electoral reform by which you mean PR simply makes the situation worse as rather than one party in government it's a co allition between several.
    1
  4223.  @yvonnehayton6753  If you don't know, find out for yourself. The Queen had a lot be thankful for.
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  4224. It's a knee jerk reaction by the German Government to the recent election successes of the far right AFD .
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  4225. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it.
    1
  4226. The copper obviously had better legal representation.
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  4227. Agreed, the green eyed monster is everywhere in these comments.
    1
  4228. Just to be safe, someone of the same race should do the sacking !!!!
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  4229. Judges can only act within sentencing guidelines. The maximum sentence for common assault is 6 months in custody.
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  4230. Rather like football, lets hope Tottenham are expelled from the premier league for the crimes of its owner.
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  4231. Perhaps they should follow Germany's example, sex workers pay tax.
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  4232. Anyone who thinks of themselves as a peasant will remain so. It's the losers mentality, get off your backside and do whatever it takes to become successful in life.
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  4233. Try wearing what she is !
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  4234. Not really, it's a scared government trying to prevent the rise of the far right AFD party which has enjoyed recent election success.
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  4235. The king, doesn't have the power, only the PM can ask for Parliament to be dissolved. You really should know such basic stuff ?
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  4236. As a retired banker, words like honourable don't exist, the only word that does is profit !
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  4237. Investment isn't a blackhole into which money disappears, it produces a return often many times that of the investment and creates jobs along the way.
    1
  4238. Most ordinary people are also busy doing the same, just to get by.
    1
  4239. Who cares ?
    1
  4240. Don't you shop on line, I do all the time from the comfort of my home. You need to use both, whichever is most convenient.
    1
  4241. Just as the Pawn broker may not wish to deal with certain customers, Banks obviously feel the same way.
    1
  4242. Jimmy Saville.......really ? Its a shame that Youtubers didn't feel the same way about Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader a few months ago. They crucified him.
    1
  4243.  @Lonsome1223  Huw Edwards the BBC Newsreader too !
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  4244. Agreed and I would happily pay an extra 1p in £ on income tax to make up for the lost revenue. IHT will raise this tax year @ £9 billion so the loss has to covered from elsewhere.
    1
  4245. It's only a name.
    1
  4246. Try earning more, do whatever it takes to be successful.
    1
  4247. How many people actually bother to vote in Council elections ? You get the councillors you vote for or more importantly don't vote for.
    1
  4248. Why is it that those who criticise do the very things themselves that they criticise others for doing ? Being a Politician is a thankless job, if you have two constituents who hold opposing views how can you please both ?
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  4249. He's still a suspect until charged.
    1
  4250. How about a metal broker ?
    1
  4251. Agreed, but what would you do with those already here, where would you put them that wouldn't piss people off ?
    1
  4252. Will the whole Uk being rioting and attacking police ?
    1
  4253. Apparently JRM is paid £350k for this part time job.
    1
  4254. Ongoing investigations. Whilst on bail they will have conditions applied including restrictions on movement.
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  4255.  @richardgallagher4880  Jurors can only base their verdict on the evidence as presented.
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  4256. I do and there will always be a ruling class, because ordinary people are incapable of doing it.
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  4257. They could just send you, the West is at war with Putin and Ukraine is doing it for us.
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  4258. Why would you think that ?
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  4259. Agreed, its immoral.
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  4260. The MPC makes interest rate decisions, it has 9 members.
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  4261. He was born in Southampton Hospital which is in Hampshire ! Did you not study geography at school ?
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  4262. He just wiped off over a billion from the worth of Nat West, a bank the taxpayer owns 38% of. What a genius !
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  4263. Its a problem all over Europe, thats why right wing anti immigration parties are becoming increasingly popular. Such a shame Le Pen was unsuccessful, but there is every chance she will be the next President of France.
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  4264. I get 4.3% on an instant access account.
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  4265. A politician. Unlike you and me every word he says is liable to be twisted to suit someone else's agenda.
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  4266. @@helpmboab2034 He's not very rich, he's not even rich, he's just well off. Sunak is rich and together with his wife they are very rich.
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  4267. Isn't parenting based on double standards ? Do as i say not as I do. How well I remember it.
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  4268. Absolutely the correct decision.
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  4269.  @sandraowens4821  A decent accountant can save a self employed person far more in tax than they charge for their services.
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  4270. Those working the public sector would disagree, they have enjoyed inflation busting pay rises.
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  4271. There is an acute shortage of houses in the UK and in the current climate developers won't be building many. If you won't pay the rent, someone else usually will.
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  4272.  @stephfoxwell4620  More fool you.
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  4273. The WEF is everywhere, at point in your day you will interact with it.
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  4274. Thats great, Im pleased.
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  4275.  @Gary-bz1rf  As did the rest of the world and there wasn't the supply of commodities to meet demand, thus higher prices.
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  4276. It's a significant factor as is the Pandemic.
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  4277.  @wundurra24  All contributory factors and when you combine them all .......................................
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  4278. What did the previous Brown / Blair Labour Government do ?
    1
  4279. When you aren't in government and have little prospect of ever being so, it's easy to have bold populist policies that will never have to be tested. Whilst Tice talks a great fight, sadly its not as straightforward as he likes to make it seem and don't think for one moment that France would let it happen.
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  4280. Not mine it won't and its not particularly large !
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  4281.  @NoSweat69  Thinking isn't something you seem to be very well equipped for.
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  4282. Investing in yourself is the best investment anyone can make. It takes many different forms and for some will include going to University. Don't knock it unless you have tried it, which I have !
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  4283. What about the CCJ that will destroy your credit rating ?
    1
  4284. If the government want a particular piece of land they could compulsory purchase it. Why would they sit around for years hoping that someone would die ?
    1
  4285. The Met Police commissioner doesn't agree with you. The threshold is deliberately high and if he was to ban it without sufficient justification a court would over turn it just as quickly.
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  4286. Reeves and Hunt are very similar in their outlook.
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  4287. Trail begins on 30th June.
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  4288. Tin post Marxist on salary of £124,000, just another ordinary working class bloke !!!!
    1
  4289. Very recently too.
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  4290.  @jayseabie215  As citizens of London do they not have as much right to vote as you ?
    1
  4291. Correct, the Fed was far more proactive than the B of E.
    1
  4292. As you and I did nothing we are too.
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  4293. Plenty can and around half of all homes are owned outright so rates other than for savings are irrelevant.
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  4294. Perhaps but the choice of language is important. I could simply ask you to go away or tell you to just F..k off. The message is the same, but conveyed differently.
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  4295. As a taxpayer I would like the Police to carry out an in depth investigation so all the facts are known before reaching a decision. Trial by media is for the stupid.
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  4296. We didn't vote for Boris unless you live in his constituency, we voted for a party not a leader. It's the way it has always been, irrespective of the result.
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  4297. You have no idea who they are though ? Real power isn't seen.
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  4298. Whilst you may be correct, should as a result of non payment you have a CCJ, then good luck with getting any form of credit, loan or bank account. It may be an issue for you but for others it will really bugger them up.
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  4299. Highly unlikely and thats not the purpose of a Public Inquiry. That's the job of the Police.
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  4300. So you are jealous of anyone rich ?
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  4301. Then the bigger problem then is how to enforce that ban against potentially huge numbers of people. Control is far easier and targeting and arresting anyone who breaks the law.
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  4302. Yesterdays man, now opting for the soft life of YouTube.
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  4303. Did Boris or any of his MP's actually attend these alleged parties. As far as I'm aware the answer is no. If some civil servants and staff members broke the rules they will be disciplined. For those who don't know No.10 Downing Street has over 100 rooms, Boris' flat is on the third floor.
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  4304. In the current economic conditions I would expect that building to dry up very quickly.
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  4305. It's not retirement age, that's something you have control over, it's State Pension age.
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  4306. Just up your nose ?
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  4307. The UK should become the most unwelcoming country in the world for all illegals.
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  4308. Trumps tariffs have slashed the value of your pension fund, never mind you won't mind having to work another 10 years.
    1
  4309. Google it !
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  4310. Very true.
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  4311. If they are super rich they will be very welcome.
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  4312. They are if you shop around.
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  4313. Reeves delivered the budget Starmer wanted, you obviously don't understand socialism.
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  4314. Please call us pensioners not OAP's. Im very warm thanks.
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  4315. Didn't that cause running street battles, property being trashed and set on fire ?
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  4316. The causes won't be addressed until the violence ends.
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  4317. One of the few sensible things he's done unless you fancy the prospect of fighting Russia yourself ?
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  4318. No PM ever has been. We only elect a Party never a PM.
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  4319. Some crime actually takes place in the real world. As with everything in life, a balanced approach works best. Some officers will be more suited to deal with on line crime, whilst others would hate to be stuck sat on their backside all day.
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  4320. Apparently IT was later.
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  4321. Peaceful protest is to be encouraged, anything else is unacceptable.
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  4322. Why do you think most poor people remain poor ?
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  4323.  @simonjones2240  Define rich if you can. Now ask 10 of your friends to do the same and Im sure you will get 10 different answers.
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  4324. Any increase in the cost of living always effects the poorest first and most.
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  4325. As a bank employee acting on behalf of the Bank it's the Bank that is at fault. Remember that as Nat West is 38% owned by the taxpayer any fine is in effect only increasing the time it will take for the bank to repay its debt to us !
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  4326. If you committed a crime and appeared in court, unless your guilt could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt you must be found "not guilt". A criminal court never gives a verdict of "innocent" ! Guilty or innocent is simply a fictional phrase not a legal one.
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  4327. Take you the taxpayer to the cleaners !
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  4328. I'm not empathetic either, never have been, my brain isn't wired that way.
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  4329. They will be private and very substantial.
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  4330. The face of retailing is constantly changing and they must either adapt or go under. Reeves has just made it that bit harder.
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  4331. During the Pandemic what was the alternative, mass unemployment and business failures ?
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  4332. You do realise this only relates to his business accounts, not his personal account. How much do you know about his business dealings ?
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  4333. With its huge Parliamentary majority who do you think would win the vote ?
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  4334. You do know how big a disaster Galipolli was for the British, the losses were awful. My grandfather was one of the few who survived.
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  4335. Why not do it ensuring maximum publicity ? There would be some great headlines if you were proved correct !
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  4336. Suppose the French then close all Channel ports to UK shipping ?
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  4337. You won't be popular, that doesn't suit the agenda.
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  4338. Agreed, racism between non white races is far worse.
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  4339.  @thehum1000  Boris loved his luxury holidays paid for by donors. They all do it.
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  4340. Reeves, Cooper or Lammy would be so much better ?
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  4341. Join them as you obviously have all the answers, not to mention balls of steel.
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  4342. A racist program which the vast majority of the electorate wants.
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  4343. Putin wanted the total capitulation of Ukraine.
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  4344. A bit difficult for on line purchases.
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  4345.  @escobar1656  Agreed, it also doesn't give offenders a free pass.
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  4346. As he should be. The UK isn't self sufficient and we don't live in a vacuum. What was the British Empire, if not Globalism ?
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  4347. Currently it's nine, if he approached twenty it would be all of them.
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  4348. That's the State Pension funding model. As the number of contributors falls and pensioners increase that model starts to be put under pressure.
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  4349. The vast majority of the public are law biding, sadly it only takes one terrorist to kill many.
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  4350. Personal banking isn't how the Banks make most of their profits, it's business. Many would be pleased to lose the accounts of ordinary people.
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  4351.  @catherinelw9365  Personal banking is not how the Banks make most of their profits, it's business.
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  4352. So true.
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  4353.  @Elizabeth-jd3mn  As long as Labour don't get it, I don't care.
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  4354. Google "Grooming Gangs Jailed"
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  4355. He couldn't afford the drop in salary.
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  4356. Ever heard of the Fixed Term Parliament Act ?
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  4357. They won't. University fees for foreign students are @ 4 times higher, so @£36k as opposed to £9k. They subside our under graduates.
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  4358. More people in the UK own their homes outright than have mortgages and those that do won't all have the same borrowings.
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  4359. You will be older than Joe Biden and Nigel will be long gone.
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  4360. Local elections rarely favour a government in mid term.
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  4361. Perhaps you would like Diane Abbott as Home Secretary ?
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  4362. Why be one, can't thing of a single thing to recommended it ? Life is hard and its not fair, the only person who can improve your life is you.
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  4363. They are the largest shareholder but a minority one at 38%.
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  4364. Then who are you to criticise ?
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  4365. Probably not a great loss.
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  4366. After PM it's the most poison chalice.
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  4367. The Government are a minority shareholder with @ 38%.
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  4368. Dear Mr Rolls Royce, I want a new car from you but don't like your prices. If you don't sell me one at a price I can afford, I will open a complaint. Sounds very silly, doesn't it ?
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  4369. The manager of Manchester City FC salary is almost 40 times higher than Bailey's !
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  4370. Absolutely not, he doesn't qualify. He can have a Nat West account like ordinary people do, after all he is man of the people !
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  4371. @@paulb3243 In that case assuming you are a taxpayer, you will be paying. We own 38% of Nat West !
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  4372.  @stratman9449  Why did the self styled man of the people even have an account with them ? Was an ordinary bank not good enough for him ?
    1
  4373. Fracking is a great idea until the proposed site is where you live, then just watch all the objections
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  4374. Are you mentally deranged ?
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  4375. You may be, I certainly won't be taking part.
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  4376. Why, this only effects his business accounts and Im sure like me you have no idea what he uses them for or who he deals with.
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  4377. Fake news and if it were to it would face legal challenges and huge compensation claims from those companies who have already invested millions.
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  4378. It happens all the time, particularly to celebrities. When serious allegations are made against someone, no one (people/businesses) wants to be associated with them for fear of reputational damage.
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  4379. It's different, let's see what the feedback is after the event.
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  4380. Probably the state Bentley, which is stunning. I can recommend a Bentley, I love mine.
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  4381. I think you need another Mosley ?
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  4382. Easy to say, very hard to do.
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  4383.  janeneal674  If Sunak was of State Pension age he would get the same as you having paid into it for his whole working life. Surely you have a employers pension was well ?
    1
  4384. Hope you have written your will !
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  4385. The IMF were pissed off with Truss because of the tax cuts. The IMF hate tax cuts because it removes government control increasing individual freedoms.The IMF loves the control of the Big State. By cutting taxes Truss is giving you more freedoms.
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  4386. They are even more expensive when you don't have a wage at all.
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  4387. Very good crooks, you could learn a lot.
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  4388. It was probably more expensive although less contentious. However, I don't believe the markets would have reacted any differently. The UK is over borrowed and unfunded tax cuts were the tipping point.
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  4389. Whatever Tory MP's may think of Sunak, they know the real enemy is Labour.
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  4390. The majority of responsible mature adults think very differently to you. Please stay well away from me.
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  4391. Sadly bad things happen. In the days of capital punishment murders still happened.
    1
  4392. People suffering with mental illness don't carry a large sign advertising the fact. You have absolutely no idea what goes on in a persons head.
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  4393. As opposed to no one at all ?
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  4394. What was she SPREADING ??????
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  4395. Warren Buffett now in his 90's still goes to work every day and he's worth over US$100bn.
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  4396. Most people can afford to be greener which requires very small inexpensive changes.
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  4397. They don't have the intelligence to out debate JRM.
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  4398.  @Jack-fs2im  MP's earn @ £84,000, ministers earn more and Hunt is the second highest paid.
    1
  4399. Don't be a pleb, invest in yourself if you want to be successful.
    1
  4400. Have you seen the ones in China, Russia and North Korea ?
    1
  4401. For what ?
    1
  4402. With a pen knife, I have one on my key ring !
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  4403. JRM, no one better.
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  4404. If I feel I need to, I will. It's called exercising free will ! I know its radical and you may have difficulty with the concept.
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  4405. Just the most important three who are less likely to infect and kill them. A very responsible move.
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  4406. Improve yourself, do whatever it takes to get a better paid job. Only the lazy do nothing and blame others. I have zero sympathy for them.
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  4407. Sure has, what other country would allow its self to be embroiled in such never ending pathetic trivia
    1
  4408. Another saying from someone long dead.
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  4409. Market forces at work. He who pays the piper calls the tune.
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  4410. True, but whats wrong to one person isn't to another.
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  4411. Perhaps she actually wanted her audience to be able to hear her report.
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  4412. That Epstein a very rich and successful businessman knew lots of other rich and successful people.Just like Sunak, he didn't have any working class friends !
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  4413.  @aleccap5946  MP's received a salary increase of 2.7%, get your facts correct.
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  4414. Thanks to Farage. He cost the Tories at least 50 seats.
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  4415. No one has yet been charged, thats when a person is named.
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  4416. Wrong. Local Council can make By Laws and if they are breached they can issue fixed penalty notices.
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  4417. Still plenty of time for a change before the next election. Starmer is still doing an excellent job of making Labour unelectable.
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  4418. Far too subtle a difference for the average gullible Youtuber
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  4419. What a load of crap you talk, obviously a no nothing Labour voter.
    1
  4420. When you have oil heating you have to pay before it's delivered and it's up to you how much you buy.
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  4421. Well said Kevin, long live Dinosaurs !
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  4422. Most Youtubers haven't realised this.
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  4423. He's much too nice.
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  4424. Thats true, 5 MP's is nothing and 2029 is a long way off. Im no fan of Labour, but I am a realist.
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  4425. Only for the divorce settlement my bitch of an ex wife received.
    1
  4426. Good on you.
    1
  4427. Almost twice the average lifespan not enough for you ?
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  4428. Hancock had the worst of all jobs in Government, the pressure must have been enormous and yet he stuck at it. Having a bit on the side seems like a very good way of de stressing. Good luck to him.
    1
  4429. They have that in Israel and look how well that's going.
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  4430. In comparison to what ? The BBC top paid presenter is Lineker who earns £1.35m, The Manager of Manchester City FC earns £20m a year, Denise Coates took a huge salary cut to £213m from BET 365.
    1
  4431.  @HueyLewisRocks  Spot on, well said.
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  4432.  @HueyLewisRocks  Right again.
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  4433. Armed Police are very serious officers who will use lethal force when necessary.
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  4434. Starmer was still at school then.
    1
  4435. if enough people petition and deluge their MP's with emails thats a possibility.
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  4436. Unlike Labours suggested windfall tax, Sunak introduced a levy which allows for further profits to be repaid to consumers by way of cost of living payments.
    1
  4437. Having close ties with the UK's biggest market has always made sense.
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  4438. The poorest rarely pay any tax and if they do the amount they receive from state benefits far exceeds this. Who do you think funds your benefits ?
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  4439. No UK PM has ever been invited to a Presidential inauguration, so why is that humiliating ?
    1
  4440.  @mohammedkhan2949  No, he has been charged because the Crown Prosecution Service feel that there is a case to answer. All the available evidence including that of his fellow officers, bodycam footage etc will be presented in court for a jury to decide if he was guilty of murder.
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  4441.  @catherinehume9193  Youtubers aren't interested in the facts.
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  4442.  @joebailey4372  Rubbish, what you have seen is the very tail end of a series of events. The girl was drunk and aggressive at midnight in the town centre and her sister was so concerned that someone would beat the crap out of her, that she called the Police who took them both home. Rather than being grateful the stupid girl tried to be clever.
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  4443. The UK government designate Hamas as a Terrorist organisation and this is how the BBC report it.
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  4444. By them you mean Nat West which is 38% owned by the taxpayer which is you, me and Farage himself !
    1
  4445. Different time, different world.
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  4446. The law should equally apply to the on and off line worlds.
    1
  4447. If a death is considered irregular or in anyway unusual there is a Post Mortem.
    1
  4448. Plenty more time for Starmer to cock up.
    1
  4449. It wouldn't pay their dual fuel annual standing charge. Look up the figures yourself ?
    1
  4450. Sad but naive.
    1
  4451. How does printing money have anything to do with supply issues for a globally traded commodity ?
    1
  4452. Usually shareholders, your Pension fund provider may be one !.
    1
  4453. Too late.
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  4454. How would Reform do this without upsetting the French ?
    1
  4455. Im no fan of Starmer but he has already demonstrated how easily he weaponises the justice system to very good effect. Do you want to go to jail ?
    1
  4456. Then you are in the wrong job. Get off your backside and find a better one.
    1
  4457. Better not call Angela Rayner "Ginger" then !
    1
  4458. Thats how the game is played. Who do you think chooses the leader of the Labour Party, the Trade Unions.
    1
  4459. Cooper will be so much better ?
    1
  4460.  @girlgirl4548  Its a labour controlled council who don't want to offend their voters.
    1
  4461. Why has this man not been arrested ?
    1
  4462. Its only a name, like a Swiss Roll !
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  4463. One of the biggest reasons for high property prices has been a very long period of low interest rates. The price of anything is determined by supply and demand. The more demand exceeds supply the higher will be the price and this exactly what has happened over a sustained period. Until recently I and my now ex wife were living in a very large 5 bedroom 4 bathroom house with an acre garden. I didn't have a mortgage. Unfortunately I had to sell it to get rid of her, otherwise I would have kept it. The cost of running it isn't a lot more than something half its size. When rates are so low there simply isn't any incentive to sell as the capital released earns bugger all. Added to this the costs of buying and selling are high, particularly stamp duty, so it's a non starter. None of this will be of comfort to you but it does illustrate that very low interest rates actually doesn't do anyone any favours.
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  4464. The general public have a very short attention span.
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  4465. True, let's transfer all the tax to Tobacco.
    1
  4466. Self preservation, by failing to act it may be him who is forced to resign.
    1
  4467. Further incentive to work from home, save time and money and never use trains again.
    1
  4468. Banking is the cornerstone of the UK economy and supplies its lifeblood !
    1
  4469. Do you mean the woke, left wing, work shy, anti everything youth ?
    1
  4470.  @oskat8981  Your even more right wing than me ! Well said.
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  4471. Whilst the war in Ukraine continues food prices in particular will not fall.
    1
  4472. Go private.
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  4473. Whilst she may be leader of a far right party, she doesn't lead a far right government. Coalition governments by definition tend to very ineffective.
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  4474. Would you say this if it was your property that was being destroyed ?
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  4475. Im very grateful that it's now official that you don't need to be white to be a racist. Thats real progress.
    1
  4476. Asset values have nothing to do with income. Its easy to be asset rich, but cash poor and cash is needed to pay the bills.
    1
  4477. The Sun have deep pockets !
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  4478. Asthma is very common and for most people very easily managed. I live in the countryside, at the moment the harvest is taking place, dust everywhere !
    1
  4479. Could you have done his job ? I couldn't and whatever decisions he made would have made him hated by someone.
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  4480. My view is that had there not been the Pandemic rates would have been increased several years ago. They remained artificially low, too much printing of money, spiralling debt and now interest rates are trying to catch up. Its going to be a bumpy ride, hold your nerve as Rishi says !
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  4481. It will come.
    1
  4482.  @stevec6427  Many have and many more will be.
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  4483. I also had 3 jabs and didn't get Covid despite every other member of my family having it. I must be superhuman !
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  4484.  @stephfoxwell4620  Not doing so would have cost so much more. Consider the effect on the economy and your job if our Banking system had collapsed ?
    1
  4485. Not following a left wing agenda which is refreshing.
    1
  4486. Trail by media ?????????????
    1
  4487. Then look it up yourself, the way MP's vote is a matter of public record. How hard can it be ?
    1
  4488. Only the government can initiate an official Public Enquiry and sadly they have refused.
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  4489. They have always mixed, although usually with disastrous results for politicians.
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  4490. It's really good for British agriculture. Since 2016 UK food exports to the EU have fallen by one third.
    1
  4491. Head and shoulders above Labour, just watch.
    1
  4492. A problem for very ordinary people which is increasing each year and more pronounced in London and the South East where property values are so much higher.
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  4493. It's no less credible that many of the other theories being mentioned here.
    1
  4494. Pathetic losers. Well done to the referee on the other table, quick thinking.
    1
  4495. Obviously not themselves for believing that non existent mortgage rates would go on for ever ?
    1
  4496. The if markets don't have confidence in you, its game over.
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  4497. It's within the rules, however idiotic that may be. The perception isn't good.
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  4498. Where did you read Economics?
    1
  4499. Then you are a fool. Listen then make your mind up, its what grown ups do.
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  4500. Who are 17 million plus who were either too lazy or apathetic to vote ?
    1
  4501. A bit difficult for on line shopping. I use both, depending on what is most convenient.
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  4502. Sunak had a very successful career in the private sector, he Co founded and investment firm.
    1
  4503. Labour MP's gift ITV with increased viewing numbers.
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  4504. If all child benefits were removed, fewer accidents would occur !
    1
  4505. The top 1% of earners pay over one third of all income tax, it's ironic that they are so hated when they contribute so much.
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  4506. Having the storage capacity would be helpful. At present we are exporting cheap gas to France as we have nowhere to keep it.
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  4507. In the USA they go on a killing spree with automatic weapons in schools.
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  4508. Call it whatever you like, the bottom line is that it can't be afforded in one go.
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  4509.  @TimWhitehead-o5s  They sell what they produce in exchange for money, just as a plumber gets paid for fixing my boiler.
    1
  4510. Votes win elections it's that simple.
    1
  4511. Absolutely, even if they don't want it for themselves they should care enough to have it to protect the sick and vulnerable.
    1
  4512. Trivia and scandal is much more appealing and far easier to understand than the real issues effecting our daily lives.
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  4513. Marry into a wealthy family, or work for it yourself.
    1
  4514. @Neria Wolf It's a huge contributory factor though, one which we have no control over.
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  4515. Lucky you, others aren't so fortunate.
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  4516. What is an acceptable profit ? Supermarkets operate on high turnover a small mark up, whilst other businesses operate entirely differently.
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  4517. British and workers, unusual words in the same sentence.
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  4518. Seven Labour MP's have been sent to prison in the last 10 years, FACT !
    1
  4519. All I see is people out spending money.
    1
  4520. Starmer looks incredibly worried.
    1
  4521. Perhaps you favour a form of apartheid, segregating all muslims from the rest of society ? There are good and bad people of all religions and races.
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  4522. It's what the market will bear in a particular locality. It's nothing new.
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  4523. Ideally base rate should be slightly above the rate of inflation. Unfortunately it's too late, so all we are seeing is very small increases over a longer period of time. Better than nothing though.
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  4524. Whats wrong with that ? Why should economic growth be based on never ending increases in consumption ? All it does is encourages you to buy more things you really don't need, probably produced in a sweat shop in China. Do you need 20 shirts in your wardrobe ?
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  4525. Setting fire to it outside the Turkish Consulate in Knightsbridge whilst shouting F**K Islam and Islam is the religion of terrorist " ? He can't !
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  4526. Isn't that the court we are about to leave ?
    1
  4527. There is still too large a gap between the rate of inflation and base rate. We need to approach parity.
    1
  4528. Your life must be one big disappointment.
    1
  4529.  @jaffa3717  If Trump gets elected the West is half way there.
    1
  4530. Starmer certainly isn't it either.
    1
  4531. We all have thing we know we should do, but put off because other issues take priority. Lack of storage capacity for Gas is a big problem for us. That's why all the cheap gas currently available is being exported to France.
    1
  4532.  @jm763cbdh3  Banking has changed, its that simple.
    1
  4533.  @jonnyboy8000  From the very outset this hasn't been about anyone other than himself.
    1
  4534.  @michaelbaker2465  Having a branch in every high street is both outdated and uneconomic. The way people interact with their bank has changed out of all recognition over the last 20 years.
    1
  4535. Liking and sharing a post possibly.
    1
  4536.  @janepearson2450  Just those who can only think negatively. Plenty of opportunities to make money if you look for them.
    1
  4537. It's no contest, the criminal every time.
    1
  4538. Welcome to the global economy.
    1
  4539. He was only recently re elected, so obviously the public does want him.
    1
  4540. MP's don't get a bonus, they aren't Bankers.
    1
  4541. Mossad has operated inside Iran for a very long time.
    1
  4542. Just like me, it's a hard world.
    1
  4543. Do drug dealers carry card machines or are they using D/D's now ?
    1
  4544. There are several plan B's, this decision wasn't unexpected.
    1
  4545. But why did China, Russia and North Korea participate, they hate us ?
    1
  4546. Compulsory military service, like Israel.
    1
  4547.  @yeagerchillax8615  Rather a Fascist than a bleeding heart Leftie.
    1
  4548. That's likely to be a very way off.
    1
  4549. So Boris isn't so bad now. Pleased we got that sorted.
    1
  4550.  @iandrake2119  What's a lef, I don't have one ?
    1
  4551. Who exactly are the rich, no one seems to know ?
    1
  4552. Just get your wife to accuse you of domestic abuse and they will come very quickly. It's what my ex wife did when I wouldn't give her more money !
    1
  4553. PED's
    1
  4554. At least learn to spell his name correctly, it's SUNAK not SUNNAK !
    1
  4555. Grow up and get a job.
    1
  4556. What a huge disappointment he must be to his father.
    1
  4557. Politics isn't for anyone who wants an easy life and the pay is crap.
    1
  4558. Coutts doesn't have a share price its owned by Nat West who do.
    1
  4559. True, who wants the right to join a Trade Union or to have peaceful assembly ? Like so many you have absolutely no idea of what it is you would be giving up because you have never bothered to find out.
    1
  4560. Blame the fools who were too lazy to vote !
    1
  4561. The ripple effect.
    1
  4562. They aren't talking about her, but someone who shares her vision.
    1
  4563. Im jabbed and boosted and never caught Covid despite everyone else in my family doing so and I'm the eldest.
    1
  4564. Do you have taste for them ?
    1
  4565. MP's voting is a matter of public knowledge.Find out for yourself.
    1
  4566. Swearing in public is a criminal offence. The Public order Act 1986, section 5.
    1
  4567. So far, I'm impressed and as a Retired Banker Im qualified to say so.
    1
  4568.  @gerryweites3474  Agreed.
    1
  4569. Read the facts of the case.
    1
  4570. Baroness Casey's report was ordered under Labour. Starmer accepted all of its findings including the need for a National Inquiry. Without this damning report there would not be an Inquiry.
    1
  4571. Do you understand the difference between tax avoidance which is legal and and tax evasion which is illegal ?
    1
  4572.  @razkhan2958  What utter crap. The bottom 50% of earners, no doubt you are one, pay only 10% of all income tax yet receive the most in state benefits.
    1
  4573. That is just as wrong as those who believe all immigrants are bad !
    1
  4574. Based on your extensive knowledge and experience no doubt ????????
    1
  4575.  @craigmurgatroyd5633  Tax avoidance is, that's what accountants do everyday for their clients.
    1
  4576. Unbelievably naive.
    1
  4577. None of it is ok, the difference is Wimbledon is seen all over the world.
    1
  4578. True, unless they don't like the way the person or business conducts it's account which is entirely different.
    1
  4579. How does that work for my many on line purchases ? This is how I achieve the biggest savings from the comfort of my home.
    1
  4580. It has everything to do with the Ukraine. If you understood how global markets worked you would know why.
    1
  4581. Life is unpredictable and as my dear old mum used to say to me "You can't die to order".
    1
  4582. Starmer is neither rich or successful enough to be associated with Epstein.
    1
  4583. People tend top vote for irrational reasons, those who pull the strings don't.
    1
  4584. Very unlikely, the markets like him which is very good for everyone.
    1
  4585. Who do you personally know who is rich enough to Bank with Coutts ?
    1
  4586. Or bespoke tailors !
    1
  4587. Well done.
    1
  4588. Why not tell you employer on Monday.
    1
  4589.  @ritajohnson5467  They are and far better than the crap made in the US which no one outside of the US wants.
    1
  4590.  @douglasmacrae8947  That's ambition which is not only good for you but for the economy, so it's not selfish.
    1
  4591. I knew several people whose lives were cut short due to this awful virus. Sorry for your loss.
    1
  4592. Who do you think pays, it's the taxpayer !
    1
  4593. He would probably not like the fact that Reforms biggest donor and new Party Chairman is a muslim. You didn't know ?
    1
  4594. Why would the FCA fine a bank in which the taxpayer still has a significant interest. Would you fine yourself ?
    1
  4595. How does that work for on line transactions ? It doesn't !
    1
  4596. The Poll tax was rebranded as "Council Tax"
    1
  4597. Just like Huw Edwards the BBC news reader ? Yotubers were very happy to publicly crucify him. Whilst Brand is very popular with the young, Edwards was seen as part of the establishment.
    1
  4598. Everyones personal inflation is different, it depends on what you buy and whether you are a borrower or saver.
    1
  4599. Nothing new.
    1
  4600. If it can be established that the decision to do so for their beliefs or opinions. No business should be prevented from exiting customers who are unprofitable.
    1
  4601. The French boarder is only 20 miles from ours, the closeness is why we get so many freeloaders.
    1
  4602.  @sephy980  If it was it would already have been done. if the Tories had done so they would still be in government.
    1
  4603. Very few banks were actually bailed out. Most working people will through their Pension Funds be shareholders in the major banks.
    1
  4604. From whom ?
    1
  4605. Absolutely right to do so.
    1
  4606. Why are we so obsessed with growth as the only measure of economic performance ? Less consumption surely is a good thing ? Quality rather than quantity ?
    1
  4607. I'm a capitalist aren't you ?
    1
  4608. I didn't, that's why I'm not poor.
    1
  4609. Protocol.
    1
  4610. The Police don't engage in trail by media, thats for idiots.
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  4611. Some people thrive on stress. I prefer a more simple, less stressful life which suits me, however its built upon very sound foundations.
    1
  4612. Im also autistic but unlike this girl I don't get drunk and aggressive in the town centre at midnight. Im sure you don't either.
    1
  4613. He was a Sunak supporter. Sometimes the prudent thing to do is nothing, which is effectively what Hunt has done and what I would have done too.
    1
  4614. Why, low level charges and probably a first offence. The question you should be asking is why the CPS decided on these charges rather than more serious ones.
    1
  4615. Peckham seems the ideal place for a new mega detention centre for illegal immigrants. No one could possibly object ?
    1
  4616. The clever way of getting more VAT income is to reduce the point at which businesses and the self employed have to charge VAT.
    1
  4617. Why increase supply if profit isn't increasing by the same level ? Supply is often restricted to maintain a higher price, oil production being the most obvious example.
    1
  4618. Would you prefer Reeves, Cooper or Lammy, the 3 most senior members of Starmers cabinet ? I prefer the inept Starmer, don't you ?
    1
  4619. Yo obviously like a party lead by a multi millionaire property developer and financier, such reputable professions ?
    1
  4620. He's too rich and too posh to have sufficient appeal.
    1
  4621. Agreed, good point.
    1
  4622.  @garagenigel  His point about there being very few borrows on variable rate and that those on fixed rate will find it more expensive when their deals expire at some future point is spot on.
    1
  4623. In preference to someone I trust even less, of course. It's politics, not the Girl guides.
    1
  4624.  @KlavarRecordings  Not in my household.
    1
  4625. Its a very useful act to keep.
    1
  4626. Publicly available information, get a copy of their accounts if you want to know.
    1
  4627. So many ifs.
    1
  4628. But not mine, I fully supported the governments Covid policies and would do so again should it become necessary. Obviously I hope it doesn't.
    1
  4629. He was at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland Saturday and Sunday representing this country. You really should keep up with world events !
    1
  4630. Each resignation means a new appointment and those will be loyal. Lots of those who have gone were Remainers ! Interesting times when literally anything could happen.
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  4631. Your Pension fund will undoubtedly have investments in all these companies too. Thats what they do.
    1
  4632. The problem with both Fracking and Nuclear Power arises when the proposed site is near where people live.
    1
  4633. Would a sane person do such a thing ? This individual was seriously disturbed, sadly his motivation may never be known. People with genuine mental health conditions are far more likely to harm themselves than anyone else and I speak from personal experience.
    1
  4634. It's nothing new, just think about the number of times that companies have withdrawn their sponsorship of celebrities when similar allegations have been made.
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  4635. The previous one took 7 years and cost @ £180m.
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  4636. I agree and the bonus is the right to join a trade union and form a trade union no longer has any protection.
    1
  4637. After 40 plus years so much will have disappeared and peoples recollections will be unclear. Some people will have even died.
    1
  4638. The computer it says no !
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  4639. When this so called smart criminals are caught and convicted, under Proceeds of Crime legislation their assets can be seized.
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  4640. Trusts are far more complex and expensive than you imagine and you loose direct control over your assets like you home.
    1
  4641. Lifes a bitch !
    1
  4642.  @nancyreid2416  Home Secretary is the No.3 political office in the UK, the next step for her isn't Chancellor, it's PM. She wants to be the Boss !
    1
  4643. What would your question be ? A simple yes or know to.........The Navy is to sink all small boats crossing the channel with illegal immigrants and let them drown and the Army to shoot dead any that set foot on our beaches ? If it was easy it would have already been dealt with.
    1
  4644.  @joseph9074  You seem to have huge chip on your shoulder, get over it.
    1
  4645. The US is Chinas biggest export market, last year it was worth US$577. Thats a lot of income to lose ?
    1
  4646. Should we send you instead ?
    1
  4647. No.
    1
  4648. Would you rather they hold their heads under water until they drown ?
    1
  4649. Reverse employers NI increase and reverse Employees NI cuts. Simple solution, sadly now too late.
    1
  4650. It's the only way to fall, onwards and upwards.
    1
  4651. They didn't prosecute anyone, that was the Post Office which is owned by the Government, therefore the taxpayer. Fujitsu have had over 150 government contracts since, so it's not unreasonable that they will contribute.
    1
  4652. If Farage can't win in Clacton Reform has no future. I hope he does and many others, UK politics needs new radical ideas and a change of direction putting UK citizens and their interests first. The prospect of a Labour government lead by a weak indecisive man isn't very attractive.
    1
  4653. Probably, both are very intelligent and ambitious men.
    1
  4654. Typical Labour, can't do anything right. Rayner is everything that's bad about left wing politics.
    1
  4655. Agreed.
    1
  4656. I'm sure our Police wish they could deal with protestors in the same way the French Police do.
    1
  4657. No, Charles has already shown he is an excellent King.
    1
  4658. How would you secure them to their gear ? Its not practical to do so.
    1
  4659. The buck stops with the PM of the day.
    1
  4660. Huge savings on hotel bills, one pays for the other.
    1
  4661. Harsh but true.
    1
  4662. Learn to spell the word, if you don't want everyone to know you are thick.
    1
  4663. If food preparation and cooking is now so easy whats the excuse ? Even the recipe is just a few clicks away.
    1
  4664. Apparently IT was arrested later.
    1
  4665. She is, stay awake !
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  4666. Probably and then you say the same thing about the one that follows.
    1
  4667. That's tiny, I'm surprised he's that popular.
    1
  4668. A successful business man before entering politics, seems like an excellent quality.
    1
  4669. Its a very good one.
    1
  4670.  @hilarydavis3606  Oh dear, still you have plenty of time left
    1
  4671. Only if the Fed does it first !
    1
  4672. Everyone has a £1000 tax free savings allowance. Above that figure tax is paid at your marginal rate, Financial institutions provide the information to HMRC and in the first year you exceed the limit the get a bill and there after they estimate what it be for the next year and adjust your tax coding.
    1
  4673. How many WEF products have you brought this week without even realising it ?
    1
  4674. Great it effects too many ordinary hardworking people like me.
    1
  4675.  @neuralwarp  They are given not sold to the National Trust.
    1
  4676. Shame they lack the intelligence.
    1
  4677. No thanks.
    1
  4678.  @oldshiny3012  It is not the Governments job to regulate the Bank of England, it's independent from Government.
    1
  4679. Agreed, my choice too.
    1
  4680. Don't think, you aren't equipped for it.
    1
  4681. Rayner represents the Trade unions, so her position as Deputy PM is safe.
    1
  4682. International law governs the conduct and behaviour of Nations, whilst Domestic law governs the conduct and behaviour of individuals within Nations.
    1
  4683. Yet Labour are introducing new laws regarding No Fault Evictions and strengthening renters rights. Must be a good time for renters.
    1
  4684. Good, lets hope that continues, but in the meantime being cautious is the prudent thing to do.
    1
  4685. Do you know anyone that didn't ? Just like Boris, absolute nonsense.
    1
  4686. Only the government can initiate an official Public Enquiry.
    1
  4687. Political opportunists.
    1
  4688. Who precisely is a native ?
    1
  4689. No error, within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    1
  4690. In all probability there are one or two further 0.25% rate increases to come followed by a period of stability before any downward move will occur and then any reductions are likely to be slow and gradual. Locking into a 2 year fixed could be the least worse option wait and see option. No one has a crystal ball !
    1
  4691. Sitting on the sidelines criticising others is easy.
    1
  4692. Others will benefit though and thats a good thing.
    1
  4693. The Inland Revenue is so far ahead of you.
    1
  4694.  @lumpyfishgravy  Scotland has no future without the UK, although not having to listen to fatso Blackford has its appeal.
    1
  4695. Why, how can Labour improve upon the 404 seats it already has ?
    1
  4696. I don't recall any of the parties detailing their policy for dealing with a world wide Pandemic ?
    1
  4697. Agreed.
    1
  4698. The highest paid job in the government is that of the PM. However the PM won't have additional sources of income, at least while they hold the office. What makes the PM's job so remunerative is the earning potential of an ex PM.
    1
  4699.  @stevec6427  Reducing Corporation is absolutely te right thing to do. Without thriving businesses there is no economy.
    1
  4700. Only an idiot would want to do such a stupid thing and lose a huge amount of money.
    1
  4701. More highly educated and successful people don't tend to vote Labour.
    1
  4702. I remember it well and how he was blamed for thousands of deaths due to the delay in locking down. No one ever mentions this now.
    1
  4703. Two thirds of all government revenue comes from 3 sources, Income tax, NIC and VAT. How would you fund the shortfall ?
    1
  4704. Boris is happy at GB News on 6 times the PM's salary.
    1
  4705. This only relates to his business accounts, not his personal account.
    1
  4706. If it was a premier division footballer earning hundreds of thousands each week, then you would fine them millions, just to be fair ?
    1
  4707. Many thousands of people are known to the Security services, sadly they can't monitor them all.
    1
  4708. As long as you go to work and contribute to the economy, I couldn't give a toss what you do.
    1
  4709. Probably the most highly regulated business in the UK.
    1
  4710. Tory policy just a few a weeks ago was tax cuts, don't you remember ? How did that work out ?
    1
  4711. No thanks, I want two tax cutting budgets and the abolition of Inheritance tax first.
    1
  4712. A 2.7% increase isn't much of an incentive to do better, Pensioners received more for doing nothing.
    1
  4713. Yet you complain when others are given a sentence you feel are unfair or too harsh ?
    1
  4714. The voting public, particularly the working class don't like very rich successful people. By the time Rishi became PM, public trust in the Tories was so low that he didn't stand a chance. I like the guy.
    1
  4715. No one from the current Front bench would be considered sufficiently different or better. Better the devil you know. I'm happy for Boris to stay.
    1
  4716. Perhaps, but if you are vaccinated yourself the infection will be far less severe. Thats the whole point of a vaccination.
    1
  4717. Having a criminal record won't do much for your job prospects ?
    1
  4718. Its your responsibility to protect yourself, the NHS just picks up the pieces when you don't.
    1
  4719. Getting £35k is traumatic ??????
    1
  4720. That's very open to interpretation.
    1
  4721. Wrong.
    1
  4722.  @victoriajepson4483  Learn to spell little girl.
    1
  4723. How many years military service did you do ?
    1
  4724.  @Johnnie-dh1we  Will they be celebrating when their cell door is shut ?
    1
  4725. I doubt it, Coutts is the Bank of the king and the super rich, all of whom have no wish to be associated with him.
    1
  4726. Blame the Chinese, as Trump said its the China Virus
    1
  4727. Only an idiot wouldn't have a fixed rate mortgage. Even with base rate @ 2% mortgage rates will remain very low.
    1
  4728.  @Anonymous56657  Agreed and just like pass the "parcel the music has stopped". Prudence is a quality of the wise.
    1
  4729. I couldn't see the logic in losing such a popular vote winning MP, it would be a huge victory for the left.
    1
  4730. They may been, but sometimes Banks just feel uncomfortable about the way someone conducts their account, particularly if it could expose the bank to losses or indeed huge fines from the regulator.
    1
  4731.  @TheBigMidweek1889  Very successful business people with many sources of income. It's what all clever people do.
    1
  4732. Ironically it's a name given to her by 30p Lee.
    1
  4733. So you want the taxpayer who still owns 38% of the bank to lose money ? You will never make a banker !
    1
  4734.  @gustabeumer688  perhaps the girl is a closet lesbian and fancied her ?
    1
  4735. Sadly evil people don't walk around carrying a sign saying "I'm an evil person". Most will look ordinary, they may even be your neighbours !
    1
  4736. All of them, it's only nine so far because he hasn't approached more. You do realise his current account is not effected, its only his business accounts !
    1
  4737. Highly unlikely. Socialism is incompatible with Capitalism.
    1
  4738. These were the actions of someone with severe mental health issues. What a sad waste of a life.
    1
  4739. I wouldn't have voted conservative if a Nigerian immigrant had won.
    1
  4740. Obviously not at your level !
    1
  4741. Not so, there are still many turds floating in the bowl.
    1
  4742. Because it's not appropriate to put into the public arena, it will be used by the Police for their own enquiries.
    1
  4743. She's a socialist.
    1
  4744. How I loathe these bleeding heart lefties. Perhaps he should open his home to them ? Those who enter the UK illegally are criminals and should be treated as such.
    1
  4745. Hopefully the risk of retaliation is enough to dissuade Putin. That worked very well during the cold war.
    1
  4746. Perhaps you should be asking will those giving evidence to the Enquiry under oath, tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth ?
    1
  4747. If you are born with a dick you are biologically male, it's not rocket science !
    1
  4748. I agree, nothing wrong with her vision.
    1
  4749. Cooper would be so much better ?
    1
  4750. I never liked Yaxley - Lennon.
    1
  4751. It was a temporary option, they are soon to moved out into Detention Centres which I do hope are more like camps.
    1
  4752. As a retired banker, decency isn't a word I recognise, profit is !
    1
  4753. At the last MPC meeting in December, 3 of the 9 committee voted to increase base rate to 5.5% ! The situation in the Red Sea has already seen fuel prices increase.
    1
  4754.  @soviet700  Wages not increasing in line with house prices is nothing new. I brought my first house in the mid 1980's and it was true then. Rising numbers of immigrants simply exacerbate the shortage of supply.
    1
  4755. Tax evasion isn't a Police matter, any prosecutions are instigated by HMRC. Fraud however is a Police matter.
    1
  4756. More preferable to communism.
    1
  4757. Have you ever been arrested ? I have and it was a very unpleasant experience, but at all times the Police were very respectful and professional. I couldn't do their job and I doubt you could either.
    1
  4758. Left wing crap.
    1
  4759. Another disappointment for you.
    1
  4760. The oil companies don't need to sell to the UK, it's not the only market in the world.
    1
  4761. Hope is for the hopeless.
    1
  4762. Sarcasm is really very unattractive.
    1
  4763. Do something about it yourself to negate the effect. Up to you to work out what though.
    1
  4764.  @edtaytobjo66  A minor embarrassment at best. I wouldn't care either.
    1
  4765. I don't anyone who didn't break the rules many times, I'm sure you did too.
    1
  4766. How so, everyone regardless of income pays the same. Don't watch live TV then you won't have to pay for it.
    1
  4767. He's on his way to being as wealthy too !
    1
  4768. Density of population and concentration of vehicles are less outside larges cities. I would have thought that was obvious ?
    1
  4769. Some people will pay extra for that.
    1
  4770. Why would you not want closer ties with our largest single market, don't you want your job ?
    1
  4771. Agreed, makes Fascism seem very appealing.
    1
  4772. Only a fool would think that.
    1
  4773. She as MSC from the London School of Economics, none of her predecessors was this well qualified.
    1
  4774. If they achieve more than one or two seats in Parliament at the next GE I will be very surprised.
    1
  4775. Very sensibly.
    1
  4776. @@johnchapman7719 You obviously couldn't cut in Banking, your envy is so obvious.
    1
  4777. It's not. If the government wanted the land it would do the same as it does when new roads or train lines are built, it compulsory purchases it. What it doesn't do is sit around waiting for people to die !
    1
  4778.  @incurableromantic4006  BBC Radio 4 news described them as of "Pakistani heritage" !
    1
  4779. Name those monsters who have been killed in prison. Can you think of one ?
    1
  4780. They could get a bike and become very fit.
    1
  4781. Who takes over is now the bigger question and will the new PM usher in a change of direction ? Like most ordinary people my number one concern is how to combat inflation and the rising cost of living, the rest is a distant second.
    1
  4782. Which government, there have been many over the last 40 years. Many members are already dead.
    1
  4783. Join the Police yourself and be part of the change.
    1
  4784. Bigot !
    1
  4785. Little people are always casualties, thats their purpose. Politics isn't nice.
    1
  4786. Because its makes sense ?
    1
  4787. I find it very sad that so many Youtubers don't understand the difference between the State Pension and an Employers Pension.
    1
  4788. Delayed is more accurate.
    1
  4789. Very mature.
    1
  4790. Absolutely not, the West is at war with Putin by proxy and will not allow him to win.
    1
  4791. Worth is irrelevant, it's the market rate. How is the manager of Manchester City worth £20m a year ?
    1
  4792. Thankfully, it won't happen
    1
  4793. I suspect the woke agenda will be reigned in as it's clearly gone too far. Making commercial decisions is entirely difficult.
    1
  4794. Do you know what protections the ECHR affords you ? We both know the answer is no because you have never bothered to find out for yourself.
    1
  4795. The legal threshold hasn't been reached to ban the march, although that's not say it won't over next few days. On the plus side if the march turns violent the threshold will have been meet to ban all future Pro Palestine marches. Do you see the irony ?
    1
  4796. How, Labour have a huge majority.
    1
  4797. Labour see these people as potential Labour voters.
    1
  4798. Why, the march isn't going anywhere near the Cenotaph ?
    1
  4799. A multi millionaire property developer and financier taking the morale high ground is rather amusing.
    1
  4800. Your Pension Provider is probably one of those shareholders.
    1
  4801. Agreed, but it panders to the small minded hypocrites and social media is full of them.
    1
  4802. Its that your mental age ?
    1
  4803. The short answer is copyright infringement. Ironically a chant of "Death to Jews"isn't a song and therefore doesn't have copyright protection. If you doubt me, Google it, the Sun published an article on 7th Feb 2018 on the singing of "Happy Birthday". The Police office displayed very poor judgement, there are no prizes for being a smart arse.
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  4804.  @ianking8315  You may be surprised to know that she is absolutely right, it's copyright infringement. If you doubt me then Google it ! The Sun even published an article on 7th Feb 2018 pointing out the singing of "Happy Birthday," was illegal. Poor judgement on the part of the Police officer and no one likes a smart arse !
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  4805. Please tell it tried to resist and was tasered !
    1
  4806. No criminal offence was committed, just a serious error of judgement which she has paid a high price.
    1
  4807. The whole town, that's a bit extreme ?
    1
  4808. Sadam was such a warm and compassionate human being and loved by everyone ?
    1
  4809. @septcinq1931 Absolutely right. Sadly intelligence isn't a requirement to post comments.
    1
  4810.  @coins4youu  Loyal citizens respect the law and let the Police do their job.
    1
  4811. It's essential.
    1
  4812. Great news, interest rates will stay higher for longer, happy days.
    1
  4813. Removing all freebies will certainly improve the situation.
    1
  4814. A more right wing Tory government may restore Police powers to allow them to do their job effectively and not be accused of racial profiling every time they stop and search a non white person in a high crime area made up of non white people.
    1
  4815.  @stumccabe  Whose fault is that, all it takes is political will rather than caving into the looney lefties.
    1
  4816. There are those with an extremist agenda who will manipulate situations to their advantage which is precisely what happened.
    1
  4817. The Tories left a black hole of @£12 billion, Labours inflation busting public sector pay rises increased it to £22 billion.
    1
  4818. It wasn't, he jumped on the bandwagon.
    1
  4819.  @chamberpot969  He must be very ashamed of his family members.
    1
  4820.  @Nora.........  The people in care homes can't rely on themselves or their families, thats why they are there.
    1
  4821. Putins goal is to reclaim the old Soviet Union.
    1
  4822. The irony is rising inflation is usually blamed on the government. So why not take the credit when you can. As we don't live in a bubble external factors that we no control over will always effect us to a greater or lesser extent.
    1
  4823. Increasing everyone else's to pay for it.
    1
  4824. Go for it then.
    1
  4825. A very big assumption to make of Youtubers, they don't want anyone at all.
    1
  4826. i doubt it.
    1
  4827. She doesn't have the authority, despite it being called "Her Majesties Government"
    1
  4828. I think thats rather obvious !
    1
  4829. He's done most of it to himself.
    1
  4830. He has a conviction for the supply of cocaine. Have you seen his criminal record ?
    1
  4831. It's never done arbitrarily, there is always an underlying reason. However its pleasing that the Chancellor is to meet with the Banks to discuss the current spate of closing the accounts.
    1
  4832. All banks collect your data, that's how you get a credit score and they market their products. Just looking at your bank statement says so much about you, we tend to be creatures of habit.
    1
  4833. Its business.
    1
  4834.  @markwb0  It's a commercial decision. No one has a legal right to a Bank account. I agree though this does appear to be a witch hunt and is very worrying.
    1
  4835. That makes he way more clever than you then. I wish I had.
    1
  4836. Neither do I, it's very different.
    1
  4837. Not if the banks actions are solely for commercial reasons. Why should any business retain unprofitable customers or those that are more trouble to look after than they are worth ?
    1
  4838. So you would prefer President Boris ?
    1
  4839. Check out their profits, they are matter of public record and just a few clicks away. See if you are right or not ?
    1
  4840. Whilst I still have respect for the Police, I do agree with the issues raised. It seems the Police do too much theorising and not enough enforcing of the law.
    1
  4841. Cautious optimism, but not there yet.
    1
  4842. Reform don't have the solution either, making bold promises that will never have to be tested is something even you could do.
    1
  4843. Thats why they are always networking.
    1
  4844. The economists of major UK banks broadly agree with Baileys decision. Are they all inept ?
    1
  4845. When did he last attend church ?
    1
  4846. Poll tax was rebranded as the Community charge and accepted.
    1
  4847. I'm looking forward to two tax cutting budgets before the GE, every little helps.
    1
  4848.  @simplesimon5739  Anything less than an outright majority of seats equals failure for Reform.
    1
  4849. Redundant armed robbers feel the same.
    1
  4850. In your case its, prick, prick, prick.
    1
  4851.  @lightningtwostrikes4317  Are you a rent boy ?
    1
  4852. We live in a global world and have a global economy, in part a product of the British Empire.
    1
  4853. Agreed, what a low life, waste of space she is.
    1
  4854. You want to sue the taxpayer who owns 38% of the Group, thats genius ?
    1
  4855. In politics it's impossible to please everyone.
    1
  4856. Even in the days of capital punishment murders still happened. Sadly bad things will always happen.
    1
  4857. Don't you plan ahead ? It's what clever people do.
    1
  4858.  @jrobs1133  During the pandemic there were points when the government could borrow at negative rates, it seems ridiculous but it's true.
    1
  4859. What is unbelievable is that Farage only decides to make it public when he is effected, yet its been going on for years ?
    1
  4860. Rayner is there to appease the Trade Unions which is very important to the Labour Party.
    1
  4861. Everyone lies, it's human nature.
    1
  4862. These were people who worked closely with each other on a regular basis, not strangers.
    1
  4863. i don't smoke and I would ban it in all public places, its dirty and disgusting and smokers smell.
    1
  4864. I think you mean minority.
    1
  4865. A very highly qualified one.
    1
  4866. It's only nine, because that's all he has approached so far. You would need to boycott every bank just to be sure.
    1
  4867.  @robertmarlow255  Probably, but the answer will be the same.
    1
  4868. Until charged a person remains as suspect under UK law.
    1
  4869. The rest of the world have problems of their own.
    1
  4870. Thankfully I'm not on your side.
    1
  4871. Armed Police are very serious people and very effective.
    1
  4872. Cash is king is a phrase I learned when studying accountancy and is used to point out that it doesn't matter how much money you have tied up in assets and how rich you may appear to be on paper, your liabilities (bills) can only be paid with liquid funds. This doesn't mean physical cash money, but funds that are readily available, often those held in bank accounts. "Cash is King" actually has nothing to do with working for cash in hand.
    1
  4873. Just as the "Cost of Living Crisis" begins to bite, I need more money. Coincidence or what ?
    1
  4874.  @stephfoxwell4620  Farage has cost the taxpayer hundreds of millions !
    1
  4875. You should really read more about the French revolution, it wasn't the success you seem to think it was.
    1
  4876. You are a very silly little boy, grow up.
    1
  4877. A live fire training exercise, good idea.
    1
  4878. Such negativity, have some ambition and be the very best you can.
    1
  4879. How do you think so many business deals are done ?
    1
  4880. He means that as the last one took 7 years to report that he would like to see if finished before he dies of old age.
    1
  4881. Rightly so.
    1
  4882. He will be hugely respected as a former PM by those foreign heads of government he will be dealing with. Many he will already know.
    1
  4883. It would be too obvious, Covid would be good though.
    1
  4884. What pensioners ought to have and actually have are not necessarily the same. It's always good to retain some liquidity.
    1
  4885. But Londoners re elected him just a few months ago. It wasn't that they didn't know what he was like.
    1
  4886. I agree, but how is looting, burning and attacking the Police standing for your country and culture ?
    1
  4887. Dig a bit deeper to see why the Police really became involved.
    1
  4888. Those that can afford too and there are many of them.
    1
  4889. Reforms new Party Chairman and biggest donor is a muslim. Is that the future ?
    1
  4890. If he did that in Knightsbridge outside the Turkish Consulate, he probably still will have been arrested.
    1
  4891. The most sensible comment here. Well said, why live in the past.
    1
  4892. There is no pleasing some people. Perhaps the question you should be asking is will those called to give evidence be telling the truth or will they suffer from memory loss.
    1
  4893. One day if you are lucky you too will become one.
    1
  4894.  @rickyblyth6240  They represent new Labour voters !
    1
  4895. Probably not, but even more perverse is how millions of peoples lives revolve around football when players get paid paid more in a day than they do in a year ?
    1
  4896. He was at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland on Saturday and Sunday, he's probably shattered. Did you work all weekend at your job or do you lack commitment to ?
    1
  4897. Those in hospital are usually sick and vulnerable, so yes there is a far greater risk.
    1
  4898. The vast majority of the rest of us don't work on a Saturday.
    1
  4899. Elderly people die all the time, its a sad fact of life.
    1
  4900. Are you too lazy to Google the info for yourself, its so easy !
    1
  4901. Agreed, no one could have said it better.
    1
  4902. The pensioners that struggle are those that have relied solely on the State Pension, they tend to be the working class. Others with company and private pensions as well, no mortgages and savings are actually quite comfortable.
    1
  4903. There are plenty, but they all collect data on you. Looking at your bank statement says so much about you.
    1
  4904.  @melgrant7404  A tiny fraction of the lives saved.
    1
  4905.  @IndigoAquarius1980  Non masons.
    1
  4906. Swearing in public is a criminal offence. The Public Order Act 1986, section 5.
    1
  4907. Not his finest moment. He could improve things very easily by listening or cock them up even more by not.
    1
  4908. If only it was that easy.
    1
  4909. Just think how much more money you would have in your pocket if the benefits system was scrapped ?
    1
  4910. Just as others have every right to criticise them
    1
  4911. You have exactly the same rights to do so now as you had 20 years ago, nothing has changed other than your perception.
    1
  4912. They had a long established working relationship with Fujitsu.
    1
  4913. Not in the North, but the North has it's expensive areas too.
    1
  4914. So he has years of experience, do you ?
    1
  4915. What competence, he's never been in government.
    1
  4916. As an ordinary person, how is Boris and his wife sitting in their own garden breaking the rules ? All the others broke the rules and should get a £60 fixed penalty notice, just like an ordinary person would have.
    1
  4917. Covid has gone, I have friends off work with it right now !
    1
  4918. Watch this space.
    1
  4919. 2029 is a long time away. Plenty more scandals between now and then.
    1
  4920. The US has Freedom of speech, the UK has Freedom of expression which has its limitations.
    1
  4921. His barrister requested it for his protection.
    1
  4922. Which University did you get your MBA from ?
    1
  4923. Parents get sent to prison and then child gets taken into care. Did anyone think this through ?
    1
  4924. His sentence was reduced by 4 months and he convinced the Court that he would comply with his Court order.
    1
  4925. What planet are you living on ?
    1
  4926. The age of criminal responsibility is 10. He will be 18 when convicted and will serve his sentence in an adult prison.
    1
  4927. If you are content to be a loser, I suppose you are right.
    1
  4928. You are in the EU.
    1
  4929. BBC Radio 4 today used the words "Of Pakistani Heritage" to described them.
    1
  4930. How would having a CCJ registered against you effect your life ?
    1
  4931. You can take precautions against the Worlds problems becoming your problems too.
    1
  4932. It's being going on for hundreds of years, why the concern only now ?
    1
  4933. Probably because in the absence of any other information that is what they are legally required to do.
    1
  4934. The US economy is heading towards recession.
    1
  4935. Have many gold bars will I need to build a large 4 bed house with double garage ?
    1
  4936. The brightest mind and best speaker in the politics.
    1
  4937. If you don't pay they can obtain a CCJ against you, then good luck with getting any form of credit, loan or bank account.
    1
  4938. The Police failed to provide sufficient evidence for the CPS to prosecute.
    1
  4939. Who cares about the opinions of the young, they have little or no life experience or knowledge of history and tradition.
    1
  4940. They don't have to pay someone to empty them anymore and none will get vandalised to steal the cash.
    1
  4941. I recall my employer saying something similar. That's honesty.
    1
  4942. Assuming you are right, would Cooper be better ?
    1
  4943. They both understand how politics actually works, Tice hasn't a clue.
    1
  4944. Why vote for a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, hardly the most respectable and trustworthy of professions.
    1
  4945. Do you understand what a constitutional monarchy is ?
    1
  4946. You will, I already own it all.
    1
  4947. Now you don't and even when you did it was still possible for the bank to close it in certain circumstances. As a retired Bank Manager we hated these accounts, only the dross had them.
    1
  4948. Sunak is Starmers worst nightmare, he has a much sharper and quicker mind.
    1
  4949. Nothing new about the UK going into recession, it happens regularly. What's important is how deep it is and how long it lasts.
    1
  4950. Life is what you make it, do something about it or just accept that could make it better but aren't prepared to put in the effort.
    1
  4951. When you are old and in a care home and have shit yourself, who do you think it is that wipes your arse ? Its an immigrant !
    1
  4952. As the leader of the Government thats his job.
    1
  4953. He's an ex banker with experience outside of politics, so an obvious choice.
    1
  4954.  @marielaveau8761  An ex banker is always a good choice.
    1
  4955.  @Lorna7777  An ex banker is always a good choice.
    1
  4956. It has to be in a location that can accommodate the proceedings.
    1
  4957. In this case, but when a new motorway or train line is built many occupied properties are compulsory purchased. Just look at the cancelled HS2 !
    1
  4958. Have you any idea of the timescales involved in an enquiry of this magnitude ?
    1
  4959. France is globalist and always will be. No country can operate in a vacuum.
    1
  4960. Im sure they are quaking in their boot !
    1
  4961. We didn't vote to stop trading with the EU or opt out of its defence
    1
  4962.  @veryhappychappy12  As anyone with any business sense would do.
    1
  4963. Exactly in line with market expectations.
    1
  4964.  @xxxx-ep1tj  You put them there ! Stand yourself if you think you can do better, if you aren't to lazy ?
    1
  4965. In comparison to Labour they are a genius.
    1
  4966. Your lack of knowledge regarding pensions and retirement age should really worry you.
    1
  4967. Women can be very malicious and spiteful if they don't get their own way, as any man who has had an acrimonious divorce will tell you.
    1
  4968. If your retirement is solely relying on the state pension you will have been very foolish.
    1
  4969. Probably made by Bentley, he seems to like them.
    1
  4970. Our armed Police are very good, they don't mess about.
    1
  4971. Declare Southampton, his birthplace, as no longer part of the UK.
    1
  4972. GB news loves to spread hate, its their only agenda
    1
  4973. Balls are over rated usually by those who lack intelligence.
    1
  4974.  @barbarahalkyard1901  The stupidity of youth, balls not brains !
    1
  4975. The protest is lawful, as the laws stands today, it's that simple. Neither the Government or Met have the power to ban it. A judge would immediately over turn it if they did.
    1
  4976. In with the general population would be better ?
    1
  4977. @Jennifer-x3m Breaking the law yourself, however well intentioned will only end badly.
    1
  4978. Becoming a millionaire really isn't very hard if you are prepared to do what it takes. The reason most people aren't is because they don't try hard enough.
    1
  4979. Only if they have a candidate in your constituency and there are 650 of them.
    1
  4980. Hope is not a strategy, you need one if you intend to succeed.
    1
  4981. The day Cooper replaces him the nation will realise what dickheads they have been.
    1
  4982. Your knowledge is incorrect, but let's be honest who didn't break the rules knowingly and repeatedly ?
    1
  4983. Illegals should be held in detention camps with armed guards ensuring no one left. The conditions should be the most basic.
    1
  4984. It's the job of the Police to investigate crime and provide the necessary evidence for a successful prosecution to the CPS. You seem confused with their roles ?
    1
  4985. Are incapable of being sensible ?
    1
  4986. In large part the UK's economic problems and those of most of Europe are a result of Putins war are the spike in oil and gas prices it has caused, following the introduction of sanctions. The UK must become energy self sufficient, it has huge huge fossil fuel reserves which must be exploited and the Green Agenda needs to be scrapped. Only with Energy self sufficiently will the UK again be prosperous.
    1
  4987. Today they seemed particularly well behaved, not always so.
    1
  4988. What criminal offence has she committed ?
    1
  4989. Winners see opportunities where losers only see problems. I agree lets look forward to new opportunities.
    1
  4990. Would it have made a difference if it was yesterday or tomorrow ?
    1
  4991. He looks nervous on the biggest day of his life, I would be too. Yesterday on his walk about he was very relaxed and smiling.
    1
  4992. Nothing has changed, the £1000 tax free trading allowance hasn't altered. However digital platforms are now required to make the information in certain circumstances available to HMRC. You should really find out such things for yourself, it's not difficult.
    1
  4993. Braverman yes, Bridgen definitely not.
    1
  4994. A bad person is a bad person, irrespective of race or religion. Floyd was a very bad person and the architect of his own demise.
    1
  4995. Add 1p to income tax to cover the loss of tax revenue, works for me.
    1
  4996. Agreed and electronically tagged.
    1
  4997. The cost of housing illegal immigrants can't just be measured in terms of accommodation, the overall impact on the surrounding area must be included and this huge. Anywhere these dangerous freeloading parasites are housed I don't want to visit !
    1
  4998.  @polaris7122  correct, but Youtubers don't like inconvenient truths.
    1
  4999. Do you have a MSC from the London School of Economics ?
    1
  5000. Banking isn't politics thankfully the only thing thats important is making as much profit as possible.
    1
  5001. Most lack the intelligence.
    1
  5002. Starmer doesn't need Parliaments approval for any of his actions. Parliament can't do anything, that Starmer can't do himself. That's why he isn't recalling it.
    1
  5003. How would you feel if you were accused of rape, would you be happy for everyone to consider you guilty until you proved your innocence ? I don't think so !
    1
  5004. Most people don't get to be CEO of a large Bank !
    1
  5005. Leaving on your own terms is always the better option.
    1
  5006. Probably less than half of all adults !
    1
  5007. How sweet and so very naive.
    1
  5008. Apparently this has been going on for over 40 years and is still happening now. In that time there have been numerous DPP's, including Starmer for 5 of the 40 years.
    1
  5009. Is Sue a female officer ?
    1
  5010. Do you expect that Labour MP's will vote against themselves ?
    1
  5011. Don't you know anything ?
    1
  5012. Armed police on the streets.
    1
  5013.  @billytoffingham9608  I wonder how he would feel if we started by smashing up his home ? Apparently it's acceptable to damage other peoples property.
    1
  5014. Do you think that hasn't been thought of ?
    1
  5015. When you don't have to make the decision yourself it's easy to criticise those that do. In politics however hard you try you simply can't please all of the people all of the time.
    1
  5016. They are the ones responsible, just lazy bastards.
    1
  5017. Boris won a scholarship, his place wasn't brought. Bet you didn't know that.
    1
  5018. Lucky you, others aren't so fortunate or selfish.
    1
  5019. As a landlord you have the right to make your own commercial decisions.There will be many who think like you and also have live in that community.
    1
  5020. Do the working class poor actually pay any tax and if they do the money they receive by way of state benefits far exceeds it. Who do they think pays for their benefits ?
    1
  5021. The only reason it was only 7 is he that he didn't approach more. All banks are regulated by the FCA and so their internal procedures will be very similar.
    1
  5022.  @WotsisFace  I don't know anyone who didn't break lockdown rules, I did every day.
    1
  5023. Whilst money can't buy you happiness, I have found that it makes life much more comfortable.
    1
  5024. They either have or will soon have similar arrangements in place.
    1
  5025. Failure sucks, doesn't it ?
    1
  5026.  Burnt Herb  I own and you rent, that's fine with me.
    1
  5027. It's ironic that during the lockdowns and the Police were on the streets they were described as Government thugs and Gestapo. Not all laws the Police are required to uphold are popular !
    1
  5028. His biggest asset is that he's a natural born salesman, something the other party leaders aren't.
    1
  5029. Public patience has its limits. Tempers will become inflamed and someone will get hurt because of their own stupidity. Hopefully then common sense will kick in.
    1
  5030.  @domingodesantaclara1130  It's not a question of sides, more one of common sense to prevent someone being seriously hurt as there is only one outcome when a person gets hits by a vehicle.
    1
  5031.  @johnnyvillan8678  That excludes the majority of the population, so what else.
    1
  5032.  @ArtbyJoeH  Being involved in such a high profile case is great publicity, acting for free is a great deal.
    1
  5033. It's a common practice, all parties do it and that includes Reform.
    1
  5034. MP's salaries are very average, less than a GP or solicitor. If you reduced their salaries considerably the only people wanting the job would be those that had other sources of income.
    1
  5035. What a stupid comment.
    1
  5036. Very bad idea.
    1
  5037. She not an MP, you do know this ?
    1
  5038. Although it's well known that Bill Gates is the largest private owner of farmland in the USA, however this amounts to just 1/4000th of all farmland in the USA.
    1
  5039. i find that the best way to protect myself is to avoid trouble.
    1
  5040. You seem to forget that the first ten years, those of austerity were spent rebuilding the countries finances after Labour had bankrupted it. Throughout the lockdowns Labour not only supported the government but wanted far tougher restrictions which would have cost much more increasing borrowings even further.
    1
  5041. Thanks to Farage it will now take longer, let that sink in !
    1
  5042.  @chrishart8548  Banks are businesses, not charities. The upside is that they will pay more tax on their profits.
    1
  5043. Because a persons behaviour changes doesn't wipe the slate clean.I do agree with Farage's comments.
    1
  5044.  @hyperbole6529  Absolutely right, real power is now economic, that's the new world order post pandemic.
    1
  5045.  @robertjones2053  Planning permission is given by the local council that's why !
    1
  5046. From a developers perspective, bungalows require more land so there isn't as much profit.
    1
  5047. As a retired person who is financially comfortable I have no wish to give up my large house in 2 acres. Many feel the same.
    1
  5048.  @joprocter4573  Wrong, HSBC never received a bailed out. Quite the opposite, the then Chief Executive spoke out against government bailouts. As they pay my pension I take a very keen interest.
    1
  5049. Don't watch it.
    1
  5050. It's not his current top priority. Do you know what he's doing today ?
    1
  5051. Is the issue family farmers avoiding IHT or food production? If its food production then does it matter who owns the farm ? Farmer Brown of farmer Clarkson.
    1
  5052. True, but then Starmer can't avoid the issue and will be held responsible.
    1
  5053.  @Lonsome1223  You are in the wrong job, get another. No one other than yourself can do this.
    1
  5054.  @pip1723  Agreed and its not rocket science. It may be unkind but it's not hard to understand why the poor remain so.
    1
  5055.  @Jack-fs2im  I have a Bentley as well.
    1
  5056. Do you know what "internal" means ?
    1
  5057. Depends where you stick your knob !
    1
  5058. What do you think would have happened had this information been released immediately ?
    1
  5059. The UK has over borrowed, speculators smelt blood in the water. That is what they do !
    1
  5060. What do you think would have happened had that information been immediately released to the public ?
    1
  5061. The MPC set the rate, there are 9 members on the committee, from several areas including the B of E.
    1
  5062. If you don't feel you are adequately rewarded, get a better paid job. If that means you need to retain or learn new skills, do whatever it takes to improve your earning potential. Sadly there are lots of lazy people who lack ambition.
    1
  5063. Some of them were probably also far left, but that doesn't quite have the same effect !
    1
  5064. Obviously you don't have a degree. The Police needs people at all levels and in all jobs.
    1
  5065. Every cloud has a silver lining.
    1
  5066. She is a specialist in reproductive health so you may do.
    1
  5067. The bleeding heart Liberals like Keir Starmer, possibly the UK's next PM wouldn't like that
    1
  5068. Charles is doing William a huge kindness by not doing just that. William and Kate get to enjoy a much more normal family life whilst preparing for the roles which one day will be theirs.
    1
  5069. Nothing like, its insulting to Jewish people to even think it.
    1
  5070. Te role of the opposition is not to oppose just for the sake of it.
    1
  5071. It would require a return agreement with that country which would no doubt require considerable negotiation and obviously they would want something in return. Because a country is safe doesn't imply that they want theses parasites either.
    1
  5072. Youtubers are lucky as its unlikely to effect them.
    1
  5073. Why not Google "Pubic Enquiry" and find out how they work. Only a Government instigated Public Enquiry can compel a person to attend.
    1
  5074.  @ShyTalks-d8b  Perhaps raise the nil rate threshold to £10m, then no ordinary person will be effected.
    1
  5075. I'm a pensioner with a good standard of living, it's you who should be very worried !!!
    1
  5076. Get on with it then.
    1
  5077. Good idea to ban disposable vapes if for no other reason than they are very difficult to recycle.
    1
  5078. There are far more male GP's in my surgery.
    1
  5079.  @markandeileen5950  Many thousands of peoples jobs depend on there being a Monarchy, so yes !
    1
  5080. If you don't know and are too lazy to find out for yourself, why should I tell you. Google it like everyone else does.
    1
  5081.  @reked2605  I tend to agree. He may well be sent to Wakefield prison which is hell on earth.
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  5082.  @stephenclarke2206  An inconvenient truth.
    1
  5083. They both do. Not all income is taxed at the same rate, surely you know that ?
    1
  5084. Putin has single handedly Isolated Russia. No one wants to invest, it can't raise finance and its currency is worthless. All his ex KGB cronies have had their assets frozen. As time progresses, Putins isolation will only increase and his popularity will rapidly decrease.
    1
  5085. If he burned the bible outside of Buckingham Palace and shouted ""F**K Christianity and Christianity is the religion of terrorists", he probably would.
    1
  5086. The USA has maintained the lead role of the defence of Europe against Russia, now it considers china a greater threat so is changing its focus.
    1
  5087. Did she say that she ever blocked the appointment of a white male to a senior position ? I had a friend who until recently held one of the most senior positions in Aviva and he was a white male. They were very lucky to have a person of his calibre. He has now moved onto an even higher paid job elsewhere.
    1
  5088. It's called "The Whip" and it's nothing new. Labour have zero chance of losing a vote.
    1
  5089. Their parent company did, rather than Coutts directly.
    1
  5090. You do realise the taxpayer is the biggest single shareholder with 38% ?
    1
  5091. So why make such a fuss about having one is that's what you believe ?
    1
  5092. How many parents of teenage children know what they are doing all of the time, even when at home ?
    1
  5093. A bit of scandal and mortgage misery and inflation is no longer the focus of media attention. Whoever said the public were stupid wasn't wrong.
    1
  5094. No one wants to live near a Nuclear Power Station, thats why !
    1
  5095. It's a delicate balancing act that the BOE has to perform.
    1
  5096. The intention was to return previously rented properties to the market and increase owner occupation.
    1
  5097. That's why there is the Labour party.
    1
  5098. For many people the complex stuff is easy, it's the basics that are difficult.
    1
  5099. Base rate peaked at 17% in 1979, so UK mortgage rates must have been similar to yours.
    1
  5100. It isn't an employers responsibility to provide parking.
    1
  5101. So Covid and the Ukraine war aren't what changed the path of the world economy ?
    1
  5102. I have no doubt she didn't have a problem risking her life and that of her unborn child in a small boat crossing the channel from a safe country !
    1
  5103. What happens when you don't like the new government which will probably be a Tory one ?
    1
  5104.  @linky8899  What have you heard from Catholics, Jews, Sikh's, Hindu's ?
    1
  5105. Sitting at home for months on end on furlough, being paid and doing bugger all, must have required a huge sacrifice. How did they manage to cope with such hardship !!!!!!!!!!!
    1
  5106. There are many UK citizens that don't pay any or very little tax as well. £3 in every £10 of income tax is paid by just over 300,000 people.
    1
  5107. It doesn't, with such an acute shortage of housing in the UK, there is always someone who will pay.
    1
  5108. Move to Scotland and vote for its independence.
    1
  5109. Neither innocent or under age, naive, stupid, gullible certainly.
    1
  5110. The march isn't going anywhere near the Cenotaph.
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  5111. Only in the very short term.
    1
  5112. When have the public ever actually voted for a PM ?
    1
  5113. Did you actually listen to how it will be achieved ? Wake up and pay attention !
    1
  5114. Is there anything worthwhile in the North ?
    1
  5115. Priorities, everyone has different ones. For me the roof over my head and food in my belly are at the top of that list.
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  5116. You can be hit by a bus today and your cause of death be from a heart attack, what's your point.
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  5117. Not necessarily. Anything less than an overall majority is failure.
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  5118. We need oil if the economy is to grow at least for the next decade or two.
    1
  5119. Her father is the worlds highest paid politician, in the last 12 months he earned US$82m, doesn't that make her a member of the "Elite" too ?
    1
  5120. Who cares, your Pension fund may have ?
    1
  5121. The rise of the far right and this is Germans governments way of appeasing all those voters who now support the AFD.
    1
  5122.  @szabolcstrucz2220  A multi millionaire property developer in a country with a housing shortage, how could there possibly be a conflict of interest ?
    1
  5123.  @StanClarkston  @ £200m, with his wife over £700m.
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  5124.  @derektaylor2941  I have yet to meet a property developer who understands anything other than how to make the most money a possible from ordinary people. It's the sole reason for being one.
    1
  5125. Would you let your 16 year old son get so pissed that the Police have to bring them home ?
    1
  5126. Heavy smokers life expectancy is reduced by an average of ten years ? In 2029 Farage if he's still here will be 65.
    1
  5127.  @JimP-tc7gg  If he gets a landslide election win in 2029 why would he want too ?
    1
  5128. They execute criminals too !
    1
  5129. Owning land is very good, you should try it.
    1
  5130. You need to get out more
    1
  5131.  @StevenKeery  The key word is elected, nothing else is important.
    1
  5132. Spot on, remember success is bad.
    1
  5133. A failed experiment consigned to history.
    1
  5134. They were working long hours whilst others sat at home on furlough being paid and doing bugger all. Thats the real injustice.
    1
  5135. The Chinese Communist Party, it's their virus.
    1
  5136. Some senior civil servants will welcome the opportunity to retire early on a full pension and big lump sum, rather than have to wait a few more years.
    1
  5137. That would be very unwise. Starmer has already demonstrated how effective he is at weaponising the justice system.
    1
  5138. Why would you worry unless you are crap at your job ? Employing someone who costs 20% less but is 50% less productive makes them much more expensive.
    1
  5139. Talk is cheap, it's what those incapable of action do.
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  5140. Illegals usually don't have passports, so where do you deport them too ?
    1
  5141. In the UK you are free criticise Truss, In Russia if criticise Putin you die. Makes the pound seem so much more attractive.
    1
  5142. Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader hadn't either and yet Youtubers were united in proclaiming his guilt.
    1
  5143. Life discriminates against the not so fortunate. He probably can't afford a Bentley like mine either ?
    1
  5144. Vladimir Corbyn looks like he slept in a doorway and let's not forget he's a multi millionaire.
    1
  5145. He would have right though.
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  5146. Whilst many people criticised Sunak for appointing Cameron as Foreign Secretary, he had the presence on the world stage that Lammy will never have.
    1
  5147. Politically prudent.
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  5148. I call it "GB Hate News".
    1
  5149. No and never have.
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  5150. A road through an Industrial Estate.
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  5151. Action ruled illegal by the ECHR. Your plan is ?
    1
  5152. It wouldn't make any difference. Governments and in particular the Home Secretary are responsible for the current Police woke culture. They have made them impotent. Most Police officers would love to return to old fashioned crime fighting Policing.
    1
  5153.  @ancietman  You will never know, but you can be sure that Labour wanted to.
    1
  5154. If it were up to the Labour party you definitely would be.
    1
  5155. Im so bored with this trivia.
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  5156. Would it include strikers and protestors, if so Im with you.
    1
  5157. The left want democracy but only their band of democracy.
    1
  5158. That's funny !
    1
  5159. The world is watching the Middle East as should you.
    1
  5160. One of the few sensible comments here.
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  5161. It's not a political issue, but one that effects everyone on this planet.
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  5162. A distant second to the cost of living crisis which effects every person in the UK.
    1
  5163. Are going to fight in Ukraine or only interested in fighting tyranny from the safety of your keyboard ?
    1
  5164. When the risk to you is small, but to others it's not, the risk is unacceptable.
    1
  5165. Fake news.
    1
  5166. She is already very wealthy and has no need to work again if she chooses not too.
    1
  5167. They make great programs. It's BBC news you have a problem with.
    1
  5168.  emelle1283  The public was ignorant and had no idea of how serious it was. Had some Banks been allowed to fail then it would have undermined confidence in our entire financial system, without which the economy cannot function and your job depends.
    1
  5169. £2.3 billion in military assistance so far. Not as much as you thought ?
    1
  5170. Did you listen to everything he said or just the parts you agreed with. Very sensibly he didn't mention a timescale, which has to be question on everyones lips.
    1
  5171. Plenty of time until 2029.
    1
  5172. It is true there are some pensioners suffering hardship just as there are some young families in a similar situation. Some pensioners live far more comfortably than you.
    1
  5173.  @neviljackson7289  As any large organisation would try to do, the BBC isn't unique in this regard.
    1
  5174. So you want to smash things owned by British taxpayers, how is that helpful ?
    1
  5175. The way MP's vote is a matter of public record.
    1
  5176. Who are native people ?
    1
  5177. What did that achieve ?
    1
  5178. Is there anyone naive enough to have planned their retirement relying solely on the State Pension as their only source of income ? That would be madness !
    1
  5179. In 1979 base rate peaked at 17%, ultra low rates are a relatively recent thing. If you use money as a tool there are always ways to make more.
    1
  5180. At best Reform will get a few seats, less than five.
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  5181. Public patience has run out for these idiots and a protestor will get hurt by a vehicle, it's just a matter of time. Hopefully other motorists will be only too pleased to give a statement saying that the protestor threw themselves at the vehicle. Perhaps then common sense will kick in.
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  5182. Agreed, it's boring and trivial.
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  5183. Why does the peoples person want an account at a Bank whose customers are the King and the super rich. Does he think he's too good for an ordinary bank ?
    1
  5184. Unlike the average worker they can scratch their balls and earn millions for the business at the same time. The average worker is just a one trick pony and that's all they will ever be.
    1
  5185. Do you drink their water ?
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  5186. Why do some people always think the grass s greener elsewhere.
    1
  5187. EDF is suing the french government.
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  5188.  @crickman76  Approx 70% of their electricity is produced by nuclear. In the UK no one wanted to live anywhere near a Nuclear Power Station !
    1
  5189. With such a huge majority, I doubt that they are too worried.
    1
  5190. I wonder if Ed Milliband standing in for Captain Hindsight yesterday was the start of his leadership challenge ?
    1
  5191. Go on then.
    1
  5192. When you have oil central heating, you have to pay before it's delivered. It's nothing new !
    1
  5193. Sure is !
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  5194. No one other than Boris' own constituencies voted or him, he was chosen by his party just as the new PM will be.
    1
  5195. Im surprised he could get his head through the door.
    1
  5196. Are you really that uninformed or does stupidity come naturally ?
    1
  5197. Probably with the Police, as they should be.
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  5198. Epsteins Island now belongs to another Billionaire who no doubt will have many rich and powerful visitors.
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  5199. Eating sensibly doesn't mean giving up on treats.
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  5200. Magistrates don't have the discretion that judges do and he probably didn't have any choice. Did you know that magistrates don't need any legal qualifications, whereas becoming a judge is the pinnacle of a legal career. Did you ever consider that this scumbag would have been safer in prison ?
    1
  5201. Im sure lots of have and not even realised it.
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  5202. There are @ 28 million households in the UK, if only half use gas then based on a profit of £969m, that's £70 per household. That ignores business customers and all other product sales. Its easy to get carried away with headline figures and not put them in perspective.
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  5203. It must really piss Mick Lynch and his marxist followers off that they are no longer the big news story.
    1
  5204. They will be paying so much more tax than you and may just be buying the things that give you a job.
    1
  5205. Very true.
    1
  5206. Luckily you have a well run Tory controlled Council.
    1
  5207. Agreed.
    1
  5208.  @SlowhandGreg  You may have stagnated, I haven't. Plenty of opportunities for those prepared to look for them.
    1
  5209. You don't get a Council Tax bill when you sell your property. Council tax is usually paid in 10 instalments by D/D. You don't seem to know much about it ?
    1
  5210. What is the truth but one persons interpretation. Two people witness the same event and one is amused and the other offended, whose version of the truth do we believe ?
    1
  5211. Both very clever, successful and wealthy people. It must be a real bummer for you.
    1
  5212. Blah, blah, blah.
    1
  5213. Perhaps if the Mini Budget and Financial statement were given on the same day, the markets would have had more confidence ? Unfunded tax cuts heaped on top of other huge unfunded expenditures with no explanation of how the country was going to pay for it wasn't exactly clever ?
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  5214. In Starmers Election Manifesto was a promise to sign a security pact with the EU and improve our trading relationship with them. Whether they bothered to read it or not, this was what the public voted for.
    1
  5215. Is all we want to do !
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  5216. The BBC is now irrelevant, as is Lineker.
    1
  5217. Labour has it's strings pulled by the Trade unions, you do know this ?
    1
  5218. I can relate to that.
    1
  5219. Another Reform voters crying that you managed to get 5 seats.
    1
  5220.  @MadHeadzOz  So had Huw Edwards the BBC Newsreader, but unlike Brand Youtubers didn't like him.
    1
  5221.  @paulharris1502  Are you fit for purpose or do you need replacing ?
    1
  5222. After 20th Jan he will too busy in his new job getting to grips with the huge problems facing the USA.
    1
  5223. I do.
    1
  5224. Couuts customers are the super rich.
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  5225. The self employed do and they are in the main tax deductible.
    1
  5226. These banks pay huge amounts of tax, which pay your benefits !
    1
  5227. Rather difficult wen the so called victim says otherwise.As we all know drug addicts will sell their arse to anyone for the price of a fix. Sad but true.
    1
  5228.  @wyattfamily8997  Do you know what for ?
    1
  5229. No criminal offence was committed.
    1
  5230. Long forgotten.
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  5231. You are now living the new normal, the old one is gone.
    1
  5232. Welcome to the world of trail by social media. We the public gave them the power to do it, now when it happens to someone we like we are outraged. When it happened to Huw Edwards the BBC News reader people were very quick to believe he was guilty. Double standards at play ?
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  5233. Less accountability can be a very good thing.
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  5234. Your Pension scheme invests in these very companies.
    1
  5235. Not for gay people !
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  5236. Simple, by focusing on the most profit aspects of the businesses. It's what any good businesses does, quality rather than quantity.
    1
  5237. The testimony and identity of individual witnesses during a court case isn't necessarily in the public interest.
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  5238. Roads, schools, hospitals, benefits, social care, etc all has to be paid for. Would be great if I only had to pay for those which I used, I would save a fortune.
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  5239. Governments cover ups are not unusual, social media makes it harder to hide them now.
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  5240. Her severance package, which is the equivalent of 6 months earnings is a small price to pay for Nat West to move on. The board have been expedient, absolutely the right business decision.
    1
  5241. That would be very unwise. Starmer has already demonstrated how effective he is at weaponising the justice system.
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  5242. Then unless Reform win an outright majority of seats, they won't be involved in government.
    1
  5243. You couldn't write a script this ridiculous.
    1
  5244. You won't get paid, your bills will pile up, you will lose your home, your wife and family will leave. Great plan !
    1
  5245. He is as entitled to his opinion as others are too theirs.
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  5246. Lone nutters are not restricted to non white people.
    1
  5247. If people didn't ignore their bills and fail to try to sort things out, it wouldn't be necessary. I pay for my energy, so should they.
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  5248.  @MrMilehigh2010  Your Pension fund is probably also a major shareholder, so by default you are too.
    1
  5249. Hopefully the cost of living crisis will have its upside with a reduction in the birth rate.
    1
  5250. Using a tragedy as an excuse to riot and engage in violent disorder is pathetic.
    1
  5251.  @KasimA5016  I broke them every day, so did everyone I know, you must be a drama queen.
    1
  5252. I was everyday and guess what, no one cared.
    1
  5253. If he does I will reject them.
    1
  5254. Thanks to Farage it will now take a lot longer, let that sink in !
    1
  5255. Have you been asleep ?
    1
  5256. B'Stard had great taste in cars, a very green 6.3 V8 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
    1
  5257. Others where, it's a possibility that can't be ignored and one which a search warrant is required !
    1
  5258.  @footyball66  The early release scheme is making space for more violent offenders such as these people.
    1
  5259. It's both and correctly so.
    1
  5260. It was Gordon Brown who introduced "Light Touch " (no regulation) of the Banks.
    1
  5261. I like him a lot.
    1
  5262.  @evolassunglasses4673  The life blood of the UK economy.
    1
  5263. It's how you choose to express your concerns. There is a right and a wrong way.
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  5264. Religion is never considered a factor when a white person commits a violent crime, yet when a person of a certain demographic does something similar their religion is immediately blamed. Thats why !
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  5265.  @Klinsmann1985  When a white person commits a violent crime their religion is never considered a factor but when the same crime is committed by a person of a certain demographic their religion is immediately blamed by those with a hate filled agenda..
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  5266. Following the Financial crisis UK banks became much more regulated and so now they ask more questions. Fraud is so commonplace and when Banks usually reimburse customers who have been scammed, it's prudent to make enquiry.
    1
  5267.  @redpillnibbler4423  Just ask for a private room, it's not hard.
    1
  5268. In time they will, probably by the end of the year.
    1
  5269. Thats capitalism at its finest !
    1
  5270. I'm one too, but not nearly as nice.
    1
  5271. All I have to do is look at your bank statement to be able to see your lifestyle.
    1
  5272. Only one bank Nat West, the only other to receive public money was Lloyds who have repaid in full. Its a working class myth that it was many banks, it wasn't.
    1
  5273. It will, probably not the full 0.25% though. If not move your money, it's what I do. Lots more small rises to come this year.
    1
  5274. The term "Cash is King" has nothing to do with physical cash held by private individuals. It's used by accountants and bankers and relates to liquidity. A business may have lots of assets (stock, debtors, cars, premises etc) and on paper appear very profitable, but if they don't have money in the bank to pay their creditors they are insolvent and probably will go under.
    1
  5275.  @joginns778  To work alongside of you ?
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  5276. Whoever has this job has an impossible one. If its not all the lefties saying its inhumane its the ECHR ruling it illegal ! I suppose we could just have the Navy sink them in the channel and the Army machine gun down any that get through on the beaches ?
    1
  5277.  @s.j.bluewater908  Farage didn't care about people being de banked until it happened to him. Bridgen lied in court under oath recently and was described by the judge as a man who could not be trusted.
    1
  5278. In France and Germany NI contributions are considerably higher.
    1
  5279. Not enough media coverage.
    1
  5280. Blair changed that, have you been asleep ?
    1
  5281. Lucky you, others aren't so fortunate, I buried some of them.
    1
  5282. Sunak isn't the danger Starmer is with his idiotic policies. Remember a vote for Labour is a vote to you cold and poor !
    1
  5283. The average annual dual fuel standing charge is more than the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. Increase taxes on energy company profits and scrap standing charges.
    1
  5284.  @rodneybooth3381  We have never had an election fought solely on that issue.
    1
  5285. No one asked me or anyone I know. Who are these elusive people that are being polled ?
    1
  5286. He's been practising.
    1
  5287. Perhaps you should follow his example, I'm sure he's better paid than you are ?
    1
  5288. Other banks probably don't want your overdraft ?
    1
  5289. Not where it matters.
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  5290. As did everyone else, but who apart from Boris and those at the No.10 gatherings got fined nearly a year later ? No one !
    1
  5291. Hardly, The European Central Bank and the Fed in the US have also increased rates.
    1
  5292. He doesn't have the power, why don't you know such simple things ?
    1
  5293. He's not a billionaire, nor is his wife, nor are they together. They are just very wealthy.
    1
  5294. Happily I'm of an age that I already own it !
    1
  5295.  @terrycostello1  The losers mentality, you are better than that. Do whatever it takes to be successful.
    1
  5296. I like it when a plan comes together.
    1
  5297. Do you smarty pants ?
    1
  5298. I'm throughly underwhelmed by the candidates, politics has instantly become bland and boring.
    1
  5299. It's their only agenda.
    1
  5300. Most of population probably are too ?
    1
  5301. In case of what ?
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  5302. It's good business for them, 100% occupancy is what they dream of.
    1
  5303. How did that work out ?
    1
  5304. Did anyone force you into debt or did you do it consciously ? Other than a mortgage, if you live within your means, you can avoid debt.
    1
  5305.  @markd9937  With the exception of a mortgage, if you live within your means you shouldn't need to be in debt. If you simply want things before you have the funds to pay for them, then its entirely of your own doing.
    1
  5306. Is any religion, ask any historian. There are good and bad people of all religions and races.
    1
  5307. If it were easy it would already have been done. Too many laws provide the freeloading bastards protection.
    1
  5308. Interesting comment, but did you obey all of the rules, all of the time, without exception. I went for a walk twice a day so I broke the rules too and don't know anyone that can honestly say they didn't either.
    1
  5309. Remember what happened with Dr Who ?
    1
  5310. Agreed, I'm happy for income tax to be increased to cover the £9bn plus a year shortfall.
    1
  5311.  @Paul-zu2he  I did, but I sold another for twice the price !
    1
  5312. I had a FPN for parking in the wrong place, should I face jail ?
    1
  5313. If the UK doesn't have a return agreement with that country you are buggered.
    1
  5314. It wasn't. Look back at the ownership of British Steel.
    1
  5315. Lots of people attending the Labour Party conference so no chance of any bias !
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  5316. Labours majority ensures they cant be outvoted.
    1
  5317. Many ordinary people consider the cost worthwhile and will prioritise this over other things like holidays or a new car.
    1
  5318. Braverman is her own worst enemy, she should think more about the way she says things, rather than just blurting it out. Whilst i agree with her message, there were much better ways to say it.
    1
  5319. It wasn't a priority and the public were absorbed with other things so it wasn't a priority for them either.
    1
  5320. Perhaps you should consider a career in Banking ?
    1
  5321. Ironic that the champion of ordinary people made such a fuss about losing his account as Coutts, whose customers are the King and the super rich. Obviously an using an ordinary bank as you and I do, wasn't good enough for him !
    1
  5322. Have you seen the Dow today after the worse than expected inflation figure ?
    1
  5323. That must be a first for a property developer and financier. Two of the most respected professions ?????
    1
  5324. Mixed up priorities. Some people are more much taking pace concerned by events thousands of miles away rather than those issues that effect ordinary people in the UK every day.
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  5325. Do you know all the facts or are you that easily manipulated into not questioning someone elses agenda ?
    1
  5326. IHT will raise @ £9 billion this tax year, it is increasing at @10% each year. I would prefer to put 1p in the £ on income tax and scrap it entirely. This would give people an incentive to work harder and leave everything tax free to their children.
    1
  5327. Agreed, they creating hysteria unnecessarily.
    1
  5328. Life goes on as does the business of government. The people of Southport made it very obvious that he wasn't wanted.
    1
  5329. Only two banks were bailed out, Lloyds and RBS. The taxpayer then became part owners, although Lloyds have now repaid in full.
    1
  5330. He's a better idea, stop paying benefits and let people stand on their own two feet.
    1
  5331. It's far too expensive.
    1
  5332. The Whips will do that for him.
    1
  5333. Cooper would make a great PM.
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  5334. Talk is cheap, the harsh reality of actually getting things done is much harder.
    1
  5335. Love is blind !
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  5336. Why assume all pensioners are poor ? Those who didn't plan for their retirement may be but those who did have a very comfortable standard of living.
    1
  5337. Do you really have to ask ????
    1
  5338. Surely as CEO she should be approving all senior appointments and in all probability be involved in the selection process ?
    1
  5339. It's not the Councils doing this, it's the Government.
    1
  5340. It's not the flag that's the issue, it could have been a painting of a giant banana, murals on the side of buildings usually require planning permission. Its always best to check first.
    1
  5341. When you are a multi millionaire it's easy. Google his worth and income and see if you feel the same.
    1
  5342.  @pjmoseley243  An often overlooked fact and very inconvenient truth !
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  5343. Without the shareholders, who own the company, there is no company. There is of course a balance so both sides benefit. It's very easy for a shareholder to sell their shares and reinvest in another company whose dividends are better.
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  5344. If you have a medical history of mental health issues it may well do.
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  5345. Farage the ex City metal broker, one firm he worked for was owned by a Bank !
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  5346. Blair had a far greater strength of character.
    1
  5347. They will peak at 5.75% to 6% as long as inflation figures continue to reduce. There will then be a period of stability, probably of @ 12 months and then they will gradually reduce. Don't expect them to go much below 3%.
    1
  5348.  @_Why_123  No laws were broken.
    1
  5349. Very low wage labour probably doesn't pay tax so is incapable of subsidising anyone.
    1
  5350. I get bored trying to explain why it was necessary to do so and restore confidence in the entire financial system. Very briefly it would have gone into melt down and collapsed taking the economy and you and me with it. It really was that serious !
    1
  5351. Wrong Cromwell. Do you know what happened to his corpse ?
    1
  5352. The Labour one has the puss filled boil on it.
    1
  5353. Halifax need a new Marketing Company !
    1
  5354. Two words describe the life of ordinary people during the reign of Cromwell, severe austerity.
    1
  5355. Perhaps they are not totally dismissing the possibility that they could be in a coalition government with them rather than let Labour in ?
    1
  5356. Whilst the average person may be sensible, there are a very vocal minority who are well below average.
    1
  5357.  @dogbreaththe3rd851  Agreed.
    1
  5358.  @WillCamx  Most of those currently in hospital are infected with the Delta variant which is still very prevalent and kills.
    1
  5359.  @eddieharrison1408  Well said and I agree completely. Unfortunately it doesn't fit the anti vaxxers narrative.
    1
  5360. Absolutely right, I wouldn't have allowed anyone unvaccinated in my home during the Pandemic.
    1
  5361. Agreed, absolutely no need for there to be either.
    1
  5362. Governments inherit that which is left behind.
    1
  5363. Which is "Stop being jealous of what someone else has achieved and get off your lazy arses and do it for yourself".
    1
  5364. Both will probably be on Truss' agenda. She will want to win the next election !
    1
  5365. @Western_Man You assume that country will accept them, which they probably won't.
    1
  5366. Ask the local community, they will know.
    1
  5367. I cocked up. She has paid a high price.
    1
  5368. The State Pension Funding model hasn't changed in decades. Todays NI contributions pay for todays State Pensions.
    1
  5369. It's not a nice world. Rather than worrying about what others are doing, concentrate of improving your own earning potential. Do whatever it takes, it's scary I know !.
    1
  5370. But one who thought he was better than you and me by banking at Coutts whose customers are the King and the super rich. An ordinary bank wasn't good enough for him !
    1
  5371. Thats really good news, with all the hysteria the media is intent on creating a fall of just 1/1000th is very encouraging.
    1
  5372. There will be a ripple effect across the world, other countries leaders will follow his example.
    1
  5373. She has actually talked about increasing the £1000 a year tax free trading allowance to £3000 by 2029. Bad example for you to pick.
    1
  5374. A lot of the the families assets were held in various trusts which aren't subject to IHT.
    1
  5375. HSBC's last quarters profits tripled over the same period last year. The UK's banks are all very sound.
    1
  5376. It will and as always the poorest will be the most effected.
    1
  5377. Perhaps if you listened you would know.
    1
  5378. That criticism was levelled at previous Tory Chancellors. Reeves in probably the most ordinary in the last 15 years !
    1
  5379. It's cheap to live in Nigeria as long as you manage to stay alive.
    1
  5380. I gave up beer for a week in protest and I'm a pensioner, surely that deserves a mention ?
    1
  5381. How, the country hasn't the money to do so ? Your Pension provider probably has lots your money invested in such companies.
    1
  5382. The electorate only gets to choose which party governs, not who leads the party and ultimately may become PM.
    1
  5383.  @stephfoxwell4620  Agreed, but now watch the slowdown in falls or even reversal. The problems in the Red Sea are already effecting shipping and shippers will be increasing their rates to compensate.
    1
  5384. Where do you think the government get's its income from, it's the taxpayer. You are very free with our money, perhaps you don't pay any yourself ?
    1
  5385. Yes they will. It will be the responsibility of the landlords, those that don't enforce it will lose their licence and all your bars will close.
    1
  5386. I drove along motorways trying to decide what flyover pillar I was going to drive into. Everyone suffering with depression deals with it differently, you have absolutely no idea. Perhaps you will get the opportunity to experience it first hand.
    1
  5387. Simple, its the easy option.
    1
  5388. The direct result of the outgoing Labour government bankrupting the public finances.
    1
  5389. No doubt the CCTV evidence will prove useful in determining the circumstances that resulted in this injury.
    1
  5390. Personal banking is probably the Banks least profitable operation. Treasury and business is where the real money is made.
    1
  5391. I would have preferred her to be made a Princess, just as Philip was a Prince.
    1
  5392. Sadly yes. Many perpetrators will have either left the UK or died.
    1
  5393.  @brennadickinson2920  Shit happens, life isn't fair.
    1
  5394.  @marksimons8861  Excellent comment.
    1
  5395. As she was an employee of the bank acting in her capacity as CEO, any laws that may have been broken were done so by the Bank.
    1
  5396. Cooper would be a huge improvement ?
    1
  5397. You are having a laugh.
    1
  5398. Bankers don't print money !
    1
  5399. Being arrested because my greedy ex wife lied to the Police and wanted to change the locks on the house I paid for did caused me anxiety.
    1
  5400.  @shirleyottewell220  Are you happy to pay for it ?
    1
  5401. Probably just the ones that take more out of the public purse than contribute to it. Makes sense to me.
    1
  5402. You may have no choice, because you aren't given the option to choose.
    1
  5403.  @WSmith_1984  Better a Tory fascist than a Labour marxist.
    1
  5404. A coalition that excludes Reform.
    1
  5405. Time to decide what your priorities are, for most it will be keeping a roof over their heads.
    1
  5406. As long as the Nuclear Power Station isn't built near where you live. That's why he have so few !
    1
  5407. If Starmer as Labour leader wants to insist his MP's don't have 2nd jobs that's ok, but he has no right to dictate to other party leaders how they should manage their parties.
    1
  5408.  @euanparker2534  With large developments , it's often a condition of planning consent.
    1
  5409. Get used it he will be our next Prime Minster.
    1
  5410. Not the Tories and Lib Dems both of which have been in government ?
    1
  5411. Pressure from the Regulator PM and Chancellor resulted in Rose resigning.
    1
  5412. Have you ever heard of Life imprisonment ?
    1
  5413.  @Dr4co2023  Reform would experience exactly the same problems as the Government has. It's easy to make bold statements when they won't be tested.
    1
  5414. It's gets cold and dark.
    1
  5415. I went private 20 years ago, worth the cost.
    1
  5416. With its share of the national debt.
    1
  5417. I will, the alternative is far less appealing.
    1
  5418. Basic rate taxpayers have a £1000 tax free allowance on interest earned on savings ( at 4% interest thats £25,000 in savings) in addition to any money already saved in ISAs. I doubt if you have anything to worry about.
    1
  5419. Is it April Fools day ?
    1
  5420. Would you bring in a party whose leader doesn't know what a woman is and another of his MP's thinks women can have a penis ??????
    1
  5421. Should be very familiar to him.
    1
  5422. Does a Monarch actually have any friends ?
    1
  5423. What a stupid name
    1
  5424. It's a well intentioned law that's a practical nightmare to Police.
    1
  5425. Every cloud....................
    1
  5426. Public = efficient and overly expensive staffed by woke wankers.
    1
  5427. Rather like myself and I recommend it.
    1
  5428.  @misplacedsouthern1236  That's what tarts do, it's better than working like ordinary people have to.
    1
  5429.  @kungfu4003 Wrong. In New York the age of sexual consent is 17, in the UK it's 16.
    1
  5430.  @botanicG  Yes, a child in New York can consent to sex at age 17 and in the UK at 16. The law doesn't always make sense.
    1
  5431. How little you know.
    1
  5432. Stupid girl should have just been grateful and said thanks rather opening her big smart mouth. @edennis8578 
    1
  5433. Same principle though, prevention is better than cure, that's why Im having mine.
    1
  5434. A very serious man.
    1
  5435. Why not just Google it and find out for yourself ?
    1
  5436.  @ianfisher6561  For what ? Nothing illegal was done.
    1
  5437.  @John-fg9ov  This is the sort of thing lawyers crave, high profile very public exposure, all for free.
    1
  5438. Massively better than renting, your lack of knowledge is worrying.
    1
  5439. GB News delight in stoking the fire.
    1
  5440. Great news. Once again our vaccine roll out leads the world.
    1
  5441. How many people particularly in hospitality will lose their jobs as people stay away from France and Paris in particular ?
    1
  5442. Let's see what the new PM does, I'm confident.
    1
  5443. He was arrested for sexual assault in 2011, you do know this ?
    1
  5444. Just imagine what would have happened if this information was made available before the riots began ?
    1
  5445. Obviously you are speaking just for yourself.
    1
  5446. On her £164,000 salary she will pay @ £66,000 in tax and NI, isn't that contributing enough ?
    1
  5447. When we last increased rates, the Fed didn't.
    1
  5448. The vast majority of people irrespective of culture are decent land aw bidding. Its always the minority that get the majority a bad name.
    1
  5449. Why not ?
    1
  5450. In the interests of national security ?
    1
  5451. No, I enjoyed the lockdowns. While others complained I made money.
    1
  5452. Why not request a valuation of your Pension Fund and see if you enjoy the hit it has taken on its investments in bank shares.
    1
  5453. Send you instead, gets my vote.
    1
  5454. He always was going to get another position, it would be naive to think otherwise. Hancock had the worst job in Government and was hated by so many and yet he stuck it out. I wonder how many of you could have worked under such enormous pressure ? Having a bit on the side seems like a great way of de stressing.
    1
  5455. How does this help with the cost of living ? Obviously the presenter earns so much, it doesn't matter to him.
    1
  5456.  @ValTwineDeaner  Long before that.
    1
  5457.  @jonparravicini-g5n  So everyone !
    1
  5458. Sunak has now said that if elected he will provide a further £400 cost of living payment this autumn. Truss will no doubt do likewise.
    1
  5459. The only realistic prospect that Farage has of being in government is as part of a coalition.
    1
  5460. As you would expect, nothing new here.
    1
  5461. The Police failed to make a good enough case against Saville, that's why he wasn't charged.
    1
  5462. Do they need cleaners ?
    1
  5463.  @hockeyaddict7007  That won't please the smart arses !
    1
  5464.  @SqueekyBums  Try saying to your employer tomorrow, I reject PAYE and see their reaction ?
    1
  5465.  @Asilis23  Sadly some Youtubers aren't that bright, others are only 12 years old.
    1
  5466.  @mechtechmechanical1571  Imagine filling your car up with fuel and then refusing to pay the taxes (fuel duty and VAT) which is included in the pump price
    1
  5467. They are very hard workers, not freeloaders !
    1
  5468. Sadly these are people who despite having over 40 years to plan for their retirement didn't do it very well. The key to having a comfortable retirement is to have several sources of income. It works very well for me.
    1
  5469.  @sams00007  Most retired people don't have mortgages and many in their 50"s have small very affordable ones. Others will make adjustments to their lifestyles to afford their increased payments. Only a very small number will be forced to sell.
    1
  5470.  @bye-72  What you need and what you get are often very different. There is an acute shortage of housing in the UK and this won't change anytime soon.
    1
  5471. Did you hear yesterdays news reporting the large fall in migrant visas resulting from the Tories stricter rules ?
    1
  5472. The fact that they are cowards who don't have the courage of their convictions, so they hide behind black clothing and masks.
    1
  5473. How many parents of teenagers know what their children are doing all of the time even when they are at home ?
    1
  5474. Landlords are free to make their own commercial decisions. There will be many who don't want to house illegal immigrants at any price.
    1
  5475. The profits are greater on larger homes.
    1
  5476. Bring back the water cannons.
    1
  5477. A multi millionaire property developer and financier, two of the most reputable professions ?
    1
  5478. The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, something most Youtubers seems ignorant of. Sadly when the victim and offender are of a different race, the situation becomes far more volatile !
    1
  5479.  @craigmacdonald4600  Very true, its much more straight forward without a racial element.
    1
  5480. In times of national emergency not doing so can cause even bigger problems, mass unemployment, business failures and the collapse of the economy.
    1
  5481. Perhaps if he was 40 years old rather than 60 !
    1
  5482. Smallpiece obviously refers to the size of your brain.
    1
  5483.  @unusedsub3003  The support to Ukraine is so small in comparison that no one would notice the difference.
    1
  5484. Don't want her.
    1
  5485. Idiots with weapons will only result in more loss of life.
    1
  5486. I'm ashamed at how pathetically wimpish people have become. I agree with you.
    1
  5487. Perhaps they would if Gordon Brown hadn't removed just about all regulation. Pre 2008 the Banks were making huge profits and in turn paying lots of tax, so Brown just made it easier for them !
    1
  5488. UK rates will probably peak at 5.5%/5.75%. How is that anything like 17% ?
    1
  5489. Those responsible for its funding model are long since dead.
    1
  5490. They all hate Farage.
    1
  5491.  @paulmillard3252  Which is meaningless. Labour have a huge majority in Parliament.
    1
  5492. When you lose someone close and have watched them deteriorate and die, you will think again.
    1
  5493.  @cybersal7  He doesn't, the Bill was passed. However if the next bill before the Lords was to make all strikes illegal you would want them to challenge it ?
    1
  5494. Usually because they are very clever.
    1
  5495. I can relate to that.
    1
  5496.  @johnevans5003  The Financial Times said it was obvious to anyone who cared to look at @ £12 billion. Inflation busting Public sector pay rises increased it to £22bn.
    1
  5497.  @sabac6007  I agree, however this is no way negates the serious assault on the officers. It's not a get out of jail free card.
    1
  5498.  @susi4989  No threat whatsoever, unless he's related to Houdini ?
    1
  5499.  @steveh1546  The Police are rightly held to a higher standard of behaviour than common thugs.
    1
  5500. Who is going to pay your mortgage or rent etc ?
    1
  5501. Did the muppets use water based paint, anything else would be irresponsible ?
    1
  5502. Im tripled jabbed and haven't had Covid once. Since having Flu I have had 22 annual Flu jabs and never had Flu again.
    1
  5503. Well done, you deserve your rest days. Some people want all the benefits with none of the effort.
    1
  5504.  @micksroversmg558  I have a 1975 Bentley, but I need something much more modern for everyday.
    1
  5505. Just like you. Have you checked who your Pension provider invests with on your behalf ? Whoops you didn't see that coming !
    1
  5506. Have you read the facts of the case, of course you haven't.
    1
  5507. Two tax cutting budgets will be very welcome.
    1
  5508. If you have a previously undiagnosed underlying health condition being young and fit makes little difference.
    1
  5509. Google "Bridgen lied in Court" and see if you feel the same.
    1
  5510. I didn't see mothers, sisters and daughters lotting, burning and attacking Police. The thugs need to feel the full force of the law.
    1
  5511. No thanks. I vote Tory, they serve my interests.
    1
  5512. It's to maximise profits.
    1
  5513.  @mashizzubizz  Met the new boss, same as the old boss, probably worse.
    1
  5514.  @davestatham812  What makes you think they will be at a height you can reach ?
    1
  5515. Who are real criminals, those who block roads so that an ambulance or other emergency vehicles can't pass or those commit violent crime ?
    1
  5516. Why is it a land grab ? You can't pay IHT with anything other than money.
    1
  5517. They were both charged yesterday.
    1
  5518. Considering all the comments I have read on Youtube from those who completely ignored all the Covid rules, you seem to be in a minority.
    1
  5519. You and the other 40% of the electorate who didn't vote are why we have a Labour government.
    1
  5520. Perhaps its because she is the only Labour MP who has a Masters Degree in Economics from the Uk's most prestigious University specialising in Economics.
    1
  5521. It's a very average senior management salary, less than a GP. The average Premier Division footballer earns this much in 10 days.
    1
  5522. How so, he banked with Coutts whose customers are the King and the super rich. He thought he was better than you and me.
    1
  5523. Do you want to live next to Nuclear power station ? I don't.
    1
  5524. Other than Sunak, Reeves is the most highly qualified Chancellor in history. Those best able to run a country probably run a Bank instead and earn 100 times as much.
    1
  5525. Boris would have said, now is not the time for any more unfunded policies and that includes reducing basic rate tax.
    1
  5526. I do hope Im called for jury service !
    1
  5527. Let me tell you. Suppose the bill before them was an Anti Strike Bill making all strikes illegal . Without the House of Lords to challenge it, the bill would already be law. The House of Lord needs reform.
    1
  5528. It's not the Government it's the London Labour Mayor.
    1
  5529. For some it works and benefits both employer and employee. Depends very much on the type of job you have and the work ethic you have.
    1
  5530.  @Notnow1  Grow up, muppet and get a job yourself.
    1
  5531.  @Notnow1  Rubbish, if it benefits both employer and employee thats a win/win. Some jobs can't be done from home so it will never be an option.
    1
  5532. He's making too much money from social media.
    1
  5533. OK, they could equal UKIP with two.
    1
  5534. How do you know ? I wouldn't be surprised if his wife knew.
    1
  5535.  @spudspuddy  What a stupid comment.
    1
  5536. Good point, well made.
    1
  5537. No criminal offence was committed.
    1
  5538. If they were armed and shot a few of the mob would that have made them credible ? In the circumstances retreated was the prudent thing to do. Time to catch the illegal scrounger another day.
    1
  5539. Probably, what do you imagine would have happened had they made this information available at the time ?
    1
  5540. Past tense is was.
    1
  5541. I don't know anyone that never broke the rules at some point or anyone that didn't comply at all.
    1
  5542. He's not car, learn to spell.
    1
  5543. Saying the words is all that's necessary.
    1
  5544. This is the scandal of the moment, so he's jumped on the bandwagon. Have you noticed how little coverage the "Petition for New General Election" debate that took place on Monday received.
    1
  5545. As the taxpayer owns 38% of Nat West, that makes you one of those bastards. Did you think of that ?
    1
  5546.  @MaryCawley-o9x  Have you seen his criminal record ?
    1
  5547. Had he succeeded we would all be Catholic. You do know the Gunpowder plot was about religion and and nothing to do with politics ?
    1
  5548. Only in very busy areas, in the countryside there isn't any.
    1
  5549. Grow up and get a job.
    1
  5550. The flag isn't inappropriate, it's depiction in the form of a mural on the outside of the building would usually require planning permission.
    1
  5551. Drug addicts regularly sell themselves for the price of a fix.
    1
  5552.  @Joeblogs999  Should he still be considered a danger to the public, parole won't be granted.
    1
  5553. Wrong. Read the Sentencing Act 2020 as it relates to those under 18 and then you know ?
    1
  5554.  @63mckenzie  A thinking Youtuber, such a rarity.
    1
  5555. The current summer wholesale price may be at 2021 levels but it's not much use if there is nowhere to store it. That which is stored is all at a higher wholesale price. The UK's storage is grossly inadequate and its nothing new.
    1
  5556. An enquiry of this magnitude will take several years before it reports.
    1
  5557.  @Bullet-Tooth-Tony-  Those with insufficient evidence against them are as are those who are no longer alive.
    1
  5558. France is the UK's gateway to Europe, the biggest single market for UK exports.
    1
  5559. Anything less that an overall majority is failure.
    1
  5560. Unless Reform can predict the future even they would have a contingency plan.
    1
  5561. Like learning to speak Russian.
    1
  5562. The best way to hide bad news is with even worse news. Prince Andrew is loving this.
    1
  5563. its not illegal immigration though.
    1
  5564. They could just transfer to the US office and do the same business there. Then they would pay their taxes in the US rather than the UK.
    1
  5565. They do, you just don't realise it.
    1
  5566. CEO's are paid a fraction of a premier division footballer and they absolutely nothing.
    1
  5567.  @keithlear9100  I don't.
    1
  5568. Agreed, Habib is a far richer successful businessman, a former banker and a huge earner. He knows how to manipulate little people.
    1
  5569. JRM, who is more British !
    1
  5570. A poll four and a half years away from the next General Election is as useful as a chocolate teapot.
    1
  5571. Many already own the company.
    1
  5572. More importantly he's "The Chief Secretary to the Treasury" in layman's terms Reeves deputy.
    1
  5573. Her daughter had been out drinking, so you will just pay for her to get pissed again.
    1
  5574. Isn't Labour the party of the working class funded by the Trade Unions ?
    1
  5575. Do you know the facts or just those that fit your agenda. The weak minded are easily manipulated.
    1
  5576. Money well spent, considering how she has turned Nat West around. It's not a particularly high salary for a Bank CEO.
    1
  5577. 414 out of 650 are Labour MP's !
    1
  5578.  @Sardarji-bq6oj  Very unlikely to be an Islamist though.
    1
  5579. What was very sensibly omitted was a timescale.
    1
  5580. Times and circumstances change.
    1
  5581. Replacing it with another ? Thats so original.
    1
  5582. Its public support for armed Policing and a zero tolerance policy towards such offenders.
    1
  5583. Why stay ?
    1
  5584. If we adjust for the 2 extra days of Bank Holidays and add back the economic activity lost through strikes, the economy during the last quarter would probably not have recorded a negative growth position. More strikes during the current quarter will inevitably lead to a further negative situation, all self inflicted. Those with a positive mindset will always find the opportunities and make money.
    1
  5585. The morale of the story is, not all change is a change for the better.
    1
  5586. He has a long history of depression, so it's nothing new.
    1
  5587. Everyone needs a Bentley too !
    1
  5588. He can probably spell better than you. THROW !
    1
  5589. Is there a party whose leader isn't a multi millionaire ? Sunak is the by far the richest and Starmer, Davy (Lib Dems) and Tice (Reform) are too ! Even Angela Rayner is !
    1
  5590. This really only brings Scotland into line with England.
    1
  5591. What was very sensibly omitted was a timescale. Cautious optimism.
    1
  5592. Very effective policing.
    1
  5593. As an ex politician she is able to speak freely, just as you and I are.
    1
  5594. One guy here admits to signing it 32 times, so its lost all credibility.
    1
  5595. Typical comment from a person who thinks that work can only be physical. Using your brain pays much better, you should try it !
    1
  5596. Pensioners.
    1
  5597. Me too.
    1
  5598.  @timothywatson659  The first 10 years of the Tory government were spent rebuilding the public finances after Labour bankrupted them. Austerity was Labours fault. Then came Covid followed by the invasion of Ukraine and the spike in energy prices, both totally outside the control of this or any government. With the benefit of hindsight many things could have done better and much wastage avoided, but it's easy to be wise after the event.
    1
  5599. He can multi task, can't you ?
    1
  5600. Let me guess, you are never likely to earn £50k a year ?
    1
  5601. It is most likely to be a senior Judge appointed by government. Thats how Public Enquiries work.
    1
  5602. A work event when so many were at home with their feet up on full pay. Work events in the circumstances seem perfectly acceptable and justified.
    1
  5603. Are you ?
    1
  5604. As a starting point, Google "How a Public Enquiry works". You will then begin to understand the process.
    1
  5605. Grow and up and be an adult.
    1
  5606. How about you form your own party or are you too lazy ?
    1
  5607. Sorry, I'm earning far more money with no accountability and I like the easy life.
    1
  5608. Imaging you can live on a State Pension alone just isn't realistic. With 40 plus years to plan for retirement you have to ask why they didn't plan for it ?
    1
  5609. Selfishness and a lack of respect.
    1
  5610. Not as important as the cost of living, a minor issue effecting a very small number of people. Sad but true.
    1
  5611. More than likely to avoid potential loss of life.
    1
  5612. Good, she's the most likely person to succeed Starmer.
    1
  5613. Who elected them ?
    1
  5614. So you weren't smart enough to buy shares at the time ?
    1
  5615. Obviously, however they are also the peeple who are likely to receive the most in state benefits.
    1
  5616. They aren't, they are only getting @ the same percentage increase as most people did this year.
    1
  5617. She does, but socialists think differently and a vastly different agenda to capitalists.
    1
  5618. No information regarding his account were given, only details of their eligibility criteria. The BBC do like to sex things up to make a good story.
    1
  5619. Some landlords will not want to house illegal immigrants at any price.
    1
  5620. So did the government and they several back up plans.
    1
  5621. Did you miss the bit about how the State Pension is funded. My State Pension today is paid for by your NI today.
    1
  5622. The poor are always the worst off.
    1
  5623. True. I have no problem with the UK accepting only those who benefit our economy.
    1
  5624. With all your obvious insight and intellect you will be instrumental in forming a new administration ?
    1
  5625. That won't fit the Police haters agenda !
    1
  5626. Boris and his wife were in their own garden, so didn't break any rules. The others should all be given a £60 fixed penalty notice fine, just like any ordinary person who broke the rules would be.
    1
  5627.  @glennoc8585  For a married couple IHT only kicks in a £650K and having a friendly valuer helps.
    1
  5628.  @stephfoxwell4620  IHT for a married couple is £650,000, a friendly valuer also helps.
    1
  5629. Some people have paid a high price for their ill considered social media posts.
    1
  5630. I rarely use cash, its inconvenient, but it is useful when I want to pay tradesmen !
    1
  5631. Is there one or rather the least worse.
    1
  5632. Not worried, why should I be ?
    1
  5633. The Chineses have a reputation for failed infra structure projects.
    1
  5634. Having suspicions isn't the same as having proof.
    1
  5635. Why ? If RBS and Lloyds were not bailed out, the confidence in the entire financial system would have been undermined and the economy and society as we know it would have collapsed. It really was that serious !
    1
  5636.  @thomasm1964  Freedom doesn't exist, in a civilised society we all are constrained by laws, customs and beliefs.
    1
  5637. They aren't mutually exclusive.
    1
  5638. Have you seen what its like inside Wakefield prison. It's far worse than death.
    1
  5639. Have you tried to buy a house or new car with cash ? Cash is useful for smaller transactions, particularly with friends and family.
    1
  5640.  @evolassunglasses4673  Despite this the US still has a similar rate of inflation and the Fed is set to hike interest rates, sound familiar ?
    1
  5641. Price is far less important than affordability.
    1
  5642. Isn't that why anyone goes into politics, it can't be for modest salary and all the grief.
    1
  5643. If you owned the company who would sack you ?
    1
  5644. Dig a well in your garden and become self sufficient, see how you get on ?
    1
  5645. @Scott Smith The decline in educational standards is very worrying
    1
  5646.  @vodaredhill1704  Do you collect the rainwater and use only that, or is it supplied to you through a massive infrastructure ?
    1
  5647. As have some members of ordinary peoples families, the only difference is that don't have to travel to a private Island.
    1
  5648. Tice is a multi millionaire property developer and we need more houses, so he thought lets get into politics its a great business opportunity.
    1
  5649. Lier is the French word for Blind. Don't you know how to spell ?
    1
  5650. Ignorant people are rarely smart enough to become lawyers.
    1
  5651. Im sure it will take much longer than you thought as well.
    1
  5652. You had over 10 years to buy a generator, seems you are just as lapse
    1
  5653. He doesn't have the power, surely you know that ?
    1
  5654. UK tourism and the hospitality industry care very much. why are losers always so negative ?
    1
  5655. I don't, grow up.
    1
  5656. Into looting and burning, how so ?
    1
  5657. I thought you were desperate to leave the ECHR ?
    1
  5658. That why I don't have one.
    1
  5659. Starmers quote named specific taxes they wouldn't increase. There are many other taxes than these.
    1
  5660. Does Starmer not realise that if he wins the next election, everything he does or says will be used against him in exactly the same way.
    1
  5661. You obviously don't know any poor people receiving state benefits. That's the only reason anyone votes for them.
    1
  5662. Shame these Police weren't wearing full riot gear, with freshly charged tasers !
    1
  5663. I have mine, so no problem. You are such a wimp.
    1
  5664. I would be surprised if his salary wasn't in the "Fat Cat" bracket.
    1
  5665. Why, they brought a home above all else.
    1
  5666. The one that suits their narrative.
    1
  5667. A man who had a career in the City, thats rich !
    1
  5668. For you perhaps, for me its a reason to watch.
    1
  5669. Liberals, Greens and SNP will also get a few seats.
    1
  5670. A very big if and Tory controlled councils like mine are run efficiently.
    1
  5671. I have just eaten a chocolate bar which I had no need too. Most people over eat.
    1
  5672. Business will need assistance and I'm confident that the new PM will already have plans ready.
    1
  5673. The two go hand in hand.
    1
  5674. The further away the better.
    1
  5675.  @loudman12  What do the millions of other personal and business customers of that bank then do ? The only thing simple is you !
    1
  5676. Wasn't he the leader of the Darleks in Dr Who ?
    1
  5677. 90% of all income tax is paid by the top 50% of earners, so the working class actually pay very little tax.
    1
  5678. Australia doesn't have a continent 42 times its size, just 20 miles from its shores !
    1
  5679. Starmer has committed to an increase, no other European leader has.
    1
  5680. Will local people be put first by their new MP ?
    1
  5681. True, but tax avoidance is what every sensible person does.
    1
  5682. Great comment.
    1
  5683. Those on low incomes pay very little if any tax but receive the most by way of benefits from the state. Who do you think pays for those benefits ? The top 1% of earners pay 28% of all income tax, the bottom 50% a tiny 10% of all income tax.
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  5684. If you know which one contact the Police. Can't get a blanket search warrant for them all just because its a possibility ?
    1
  5685. With its huge majority the possibilities are endless.
    1
  5686. Google "MP who lied in Court" and see exactly who he is most concerned about?
    1
  5687. I doubt that there is one MP, who didn't previously have a job outside politics.
    1
  5688. More people own their homes outright in the UK than have mortgages, did you know ?
    1
  5689. Don't confuse the State Pension and an Employers Pension.
    1
  5690. A realist, well said.
    1
  5691. They will have to add a new word to their limited vocabulary, it's called "compromise " !
    1
  5692. Plebs don't know anything, that's why they are and will always be plebs. Anyone that openly calls themselves a pleb obviously lacks self respect and intelligence.
    1
  5693. Institutions do what is expedient and best for the business. It's a small price to pay for Nat West to move on, probably less than one minutes profit !
    1
  5694. Who are these so called elites and what qualifications are needed to become one ?
    1
  5695. Where do you deport a UK citizen to ?
    1
  5696. If it was easy , it would already be done and I have even less confidence in Starmer.
    1
  5697. You probably have some too, through your Pension Provider and don't even realise it.
    1
  5698. Blairs advice restored the Queen and the royal families popularity after the death of Diana. The Queen may not have liked being total she was wrong but I cannot remember a time when she was more unpopular.
    1
  5699. Isn't that what every big business does ? Its not unique to Banks.
    1
  5700.  @nancyreid2416  Thats me sorted then. Now where did I put the keys to my Bentley ?
    1
  5701. Lucky you.
    1
  5702. Decide what your priorities are and act accordingly.
    1
  5703. Charlie Mullins !
    1
  5704. Time to look for another job or become self employed.
    1
  5705. You do know the girl was pissed and being aggressive in the Town Centre and it was her own sister that called the Police ?
    1
  5706. The primary responsibility for the safety of all children rests with their parents.
    1
  5707.  @Wadiyatalkinabeet_  He's bored until he starts his new job on 20th.
    1
  5708.  @TurdFerguson101  Spot on, he has nothing to do until the 20th.
    1
  5709. Why ?
    1
  5710. British doesn't exactly mean white either.
    1
  5711. It's an open door for Farage and it would guarantee my vote.
    1
  5712.  @msimms-ft9yv  Bad news sells, good news is boring.
    1
  5713. Agreed a very innovative range of measures, something Labour wouldn't have been.
    1
  5714. If being the complete opposite of Khan is considered "Far Right" then I take it as a compliment.
    1
  5715. Only recently people were demanding Churchills statue was removed because he was a racist !
    1
  5716. They have their own generators
    1
  5717. Austerity was necessary because the previous Labour Government had bankrupted the public finances.
    1
  5718.  @dave788 Tax is an acceptable expense if you want a good standard of living and enjoy the nicer things life has to offer.
    1
  5719. Hope your not thinking about going by train ?
    1
  5720. The alternative is more expensive central London hotel accommodation.
    1
  5721. Mere details, it's just an excuse, no reason really needed.
    1
  5722. Perks of the job.
    1
  5723. Spot on, the trend is always upwards.
    1
  5724. A turd has !
    1
  5725. There are. numerous options if the court decision is in any way unsuccessful. You need to pay attention.
    1
  5726. Sure will. My MP has just become Shadow Defence Secretary.
    1
  5727. Why not give it try and see how you get on. Its virtually impossible.
    1
  5728. No need to feel left out, your turn is coming in the budget.
    1
  5729. Very true.
    1
  5730. Ignorant people have no idea all the good he does. I like Charles.
    1
  5731. Boris is absolutely correct. We are fortunate that Omicron was a much milder virus than Delta, had the opposite been true then I'm sure we would be in a different situation, as would other countries. China with it's zero tolerance policy towards Covid currently has 25m people in total lockdown in Shanghai. As Labour supported the governments Covid policies, actually they wanted tougher restrictions, who else is there to vote for, particularly with our first past the post electoral system ? Hopefully we will be able to continue to live with Covid, but I can't predict the future anymore than anyone else.
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  5732. The Royal family costs the taxpayer @ £100 million a year, it's estimated that the economy benefits by @ £2 billion a year. Thats a very good deal !
    1
  5733. Israeli style.
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  5734. If they have no papers how do you know where they came from ?
    1
  5735. They aren't law graduates.
    1
  5736. You need to take a course in economics.
    1
  5737. So every time someone wearing one commits a crime you will be the prime suspect, that's so clever !
    1
  5738. Great thats a huge amount of benefits that won't be drain on the remaining tax payers. Always look for the positive.
    1
  5739. I have just subscribed
    1
  5740. But he's really good at sitting on people.
    1
  5741. As the government make the laws how would you do this ?
    1
  5742. Corruption in football needs to go, Tottenham should be expelled from the premier league due to the corruption of its owner.
    1
  5743. Hardly a bombshell it's been talked about for a long time. Nothing will happen during this Parliament and who knows what a future government will do.
    1
  5744. Civil cases are very expensive and if those you are suing don't have any money, other than personal satisfaction there aren't any tangible benefits.
    1
  5745. How about all the elderly that were saved from infected people visiting their relatives and in the process killing them.
    1
  5746. More people who were born in Southampton ?
    1
  5747. Do yourself a favour and read his WIKIPEDIA page
    1
  5748. At present there is very little clear water between Labour and Conservatives, a move to the right of centre would be hugely popular.
    1
  5749. How do you know they haven't ? However as he has never been charged with anything why should they ?
    1
  5750. Did you miss the bit that explained how State pensions are paid. Your NI contributions today are used to pay for my State pension today.
    1
  5751. We did vote for the Government that is implementing the policy. We don't vote for individual policies, just like we can't choose what our taxes are spent on.
    1
  5752. Stupid comment.
    1
  5753.  @trulyexorcise2918  Why, are they thick or just lazy ?
    1
  5754. So what, proceeds of Crime legislation allows the assets of those convicted to be seized.
    1
  5755. I agree, the Chinese government was responsible for the Covid virus.
    1
  5756. He was armed with a lethal weapon. Do you think cars don't kill, particularly when driven illegally and recklessly.
    1
  5757. @@FunnyVideoCollector A car can be as lethal as a gun, so to say he was unarmed is not true.
    1
  5758.  @Richhardbeckskins  A waste of a life through arrogance and stupidity.
    1
  5759. What's stopping you ?
    1
  5760. What makes you think it was in any way religious. Suppose she was singing a Beatles song and the Policewoman said the same thing ? Interesting she would have been correct then as someone does own the rights to the song, but a hymn is too old to be protected by copyright.
    1
  5761. Very unlikely, our FPTP electoral system works against minority parties. Reform could come a very close second in every constituency and yet have no MP's in parliament. Bums on seats is all that counts, not near misses !
    1
  5762. How ? PAYE, VAT already included in the price of fuel etc.The Inland Revenue is far ahead of you.
    1
  5763. Im more surprised anyone wants to be Police officer given the lack of support they receive.
    1
  5764. Splitting the Tory vote gave Labour the huge majority they now enjoy.
    1
  5765. Whilst Ford may not produce cars in the UK it has 2 major manufacturing sites which employ many thousands of people so yes you are missing something !
    1
  5766. I haven't seen any and if I did I would intervene. Why make everything about the Police ?
    1
  5767.  @daryl1776  If the Police were to take there orders from the Government, we would have a Police State. Their operational independence is vital.
    1
  5768. This type of mortgage has been common in Germany and Switzerland for decades. There are many types of mortgage, choose the one that suits you.
    1
  5769. One of the very few intelligent comments.
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  5770. He is quite the opposite, a High Court Judge recently described him in court as a man who could not be trusted. I dare you to google it and find out what he tried to do to his own brother, he's despicable.
    1
  5771. A 5ft Police women with a Tazzer and Pepper spray would, want to give it a try ?
    1
  5772. You have more chance of winning the lottery. Labour are here until 2029.
    1
  5773. Where ? The UK's territorial waters extend up to 12 miles into the Channel.
    1
  5774. It's estimated having a Royal family contributes @ £2bn a year to the Uk economy. Why not check it out for yourself ?
    1
  5775. For what ?
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  5776. Why, the public have been as much help as a chocolate teapot.
    1
  5777. Its only designed to help a very number of people, not the wider public who can't get to work.
    1
  5778. Who in their right mind would want to be PM and immediately the new bad guy ? Perhaps when all Covid restrictions have been lifted.
    1
  5779. Now other student don't have a teacher because of one pathetically sad mixed up freak who can't cope with the realities of life. Well done teacher, hopefully the parents of all those who have lost a good teacher will make their feelings made to the school governors.
    1
  5780.  @rebelruth9582  His mum wouldn't let him go out.
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  5781. Everyones personal inflation figure is different. What is more relevant is its effect on disposable income, the larger it is, the great the ability to ride out the storm.
    1
  5782. Why would a top banker want to be UK based when they can earn so much more elsewhere. If you want the very best people you have to pay for them. Few are paid as much as a Premier Division Division footballer, yet no one criticises them ?
    1
  5783.  @kippsguitar6539  Good point.
    1
  5784.  @JJFHNREHJEDK  A realist, spot on.
    1
  5785. Only his MP's can achieve this and they support him, so you are wasting your time.
    1
  5786. A Court Order is a written document which tells you what you must not do and the consequences of breaching it which include prison. I challenged the one issued against me in court and won. That's what sensible people do.
    1
  5787. How, if the banker fails they don't stay in the job very long.
    1
  5788. What is often overlooked is that more people own their homes outright than have a mortgage. Renting has always been a mugs game.
    1
  5789. What does Trump sound like ?
    1
  5790. He wants to win the election and sadly all votes count the same !
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  5791. Wrong. Read the facts of the case, Google them.
    1
  5792. Obviously can't be the Labour Party with their millionaire Oxbridge Shadow Chancellor. So what Party will you be voting for ?
    1
  5793. A realist, absolutely right.
    1
  5794. People buy what they can afford, rather than what they need and this applies to most things.
    1
  5795. Political opportunist.
    1
  5796. Perhaps now everyone will move on and deal with those really important issues that effect our way of life and standard of living.
    1
  5797. Like what, ban all teenagers from our streets ?
    1
  5798. Rising interest rates are good news for savers. Borrowers had it easy for far too long.
    1
  5799. Wrong, you lose.
    1
  5800. Just imagine what would have have happened if the government hadn't stepped into restore confidence in the financial system ? The lifeblood of society and the economy is provided by the banks, without them they go into melt down and collapse.
    1
  5801. It's very difficult to give an interview through a mask and he was outside.
    1
  5802. Nothing like it.
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  5803. Not me, I see opportunities when others see problems.
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  5804. RBS is the only bank part owned by the taxpayer. There were only two, the other was Lloyds.
    1
  5805. The new Italian PM hates gays, its everywhere !
    1
  5806. Google it, lots of coverage.
    1
  5807. Agreed, but as Im a boomer I have had to get used to being hated for apparently having had things so easy ??????
    1
  5808. Many already own the company !
    1
  5809. Jenrick as a member of the opposition is a Shadow Minister
    1
  5810. Of course, just as it should be. Bad things don't just happen to others, it could be you or someone you care about who is next.
    1
  5811. @Neria Wolf Let's hope that continues. To not plan for every eventually though would be reckless.
    1
  5812.  @pauldrummyb2017  Everyone won't though, because responsible mature adults don't just have themselves to consider.
    1
  5813. Labour would also support any future lockdown, so a united front.
    1
  5814. I'm not laughing or as nice as Starmer.
    1
  5815. Grow up, Sadam was an evil bastard.
    1
  5816. True but as usual everyone waits for someone else to do it for them. Apathy is a British disease.
    1
  5817.  @jeanpresland4936  That wasn't your first thought too ? She was passionate about her job though.
    1
  5818.  @jscott4081  It wasn't your first thought Too ? People see a persons physical appearance before anything else and that immediately forms an opinion that only time amends.
    1
  5819. North Sea gas production has already increased.
    1
  5820. Do they have the enthusiasm and commitment ?
    1
  5821.  @LeeCharles90  Her husband was a Tory Councillor, how is she working class ?
    1
  5822.  @Onazol17  A good lawyer would tell her not to waste her money.
    1
  5823. A very small number, most people don't care or are too lazy.
    1
  5824. So 94% aren't and most don't support extremism, they are disgusted by it.
    1
  5825. Cheaper means less expensive.
    1
  5826. Policing sensibly a very voliaile situation.. Sometimes it's better to think with your brain rather than your balls.
    1
  5827. If you are white, it's implicit ! To be serious though the worse racism I have ever witnessed didn't involve anyone white.
    1
  5828.  @GWJUK  The ignorance of some people is seriously worrying !
    1
  5829. He knows you are, thats why such information isn't released at the time. What do you do imagine would have happened ?
    1
  5830. He was referring to those that aren't genuine and I agree with him.
    1
  5831. Wrong, he's absolutely right. I too am a Banker who understands economics which sadly you don't seem too.
    1
  5832. Agreed, this is a left wing woke bleeding heart liberal attack on a person who policies they are against, nothing more.
    1
  5833. @benjaminollis7621 True, but the underlying causes won't get discussed until the rioting stops.
    1
  5834.  @xwsftassell  The lawyer may have seen it as a great opportunity to get well known and done it for free.
    1
  5835. Is there a not a conflict of interest for the leader of Reform who is a multi millionaire property developer ? Self interest or what !
    1
  5836. Why not put a poster in the shop window ? Murals on the side of building usually require planning permission.
    1
  5837.  @Ken-yf8zl  When did Southampton leave England ? Boris was born in the USA, did you know that ?
    1
  5838. If this unwashed bunch of pathetic losers represent the alternative, then it really is a no contest.
    1
  5839. All you need is a licence and the bar is set very high !
    1
  5840. Agreed, although many will claim they were unaware unless there is hard evidence to show they knew.
    1
  5841. An end to obesity, will save the NHS billions.
    1
  5842. Does the common man have an account at the same Bank as the King and the super rich ? Farage thought he was better than you and me, an ordinary bank wasn't good enough for him.
    1
  5843. Voting Labour gave change.
    1
  5844. Who wants to live near a Nuclear Power Station ?
    1
  5845. As of last year Blackrock reduced its shareholding from 9% to 8%. Do you ever check your facts ?
    1
  5846. Read the Sentencing Act if you want to know ?
    1
  5847. A poll today is meaningless.
    1
  5848. Why not find out the full facts first, it's what grown ups do before jumping to conclusions.
    1
  5849. Poll tax was rebranded as Community charge. Without working cameras there is no ULEZ.
    1
  5850. Very true, I wouldn't either.
    1
  5851. If the work is there, why wouldn't you ?
    1
  5852. Any pensioners that thought they didn't need to top up the State Pension with a private or company scheme were very unwise.
    1
  5853. The Queen doesn't have the power and rightly so.
    1
  5854. Russia isn't exporting any fertilizer for the farmers to feed the food the make, neither is Ukraine, understand the connection ?
    1
  5855. It's ironic that Reforms leader is a multi millionaire property developer. Did I hear you say "conflict of interest" ?
    1
  5856. Overdue rate rise which should have occurred weeks ago. We should be mirroring the US not lagging behind.
    1
  5857. If you don't have access to money its probably because you don't have any in your account !
    1
  5858. How does that help if you are already dead ?
    1
  5859. Irrelevant, it satisfies the Councils legal requirements in such matters.
    1
  5860. These idiots are playing with fire. Someone will get badly hurt soon it's just a matter of time. Well done lorry drivers, the country needs you now, more than ever.
    1
  5861.  @rachaelhogan7850  Will you pay their bills, so they can keep a roof over their heads ?
    1
  5862. Is there an occupation that is exempt, there may be similar people working in your company ?
    1
  5863. Death is natural, it will happen to all of us.
    1
  5864. There would be no one left ?
    1
  5865. Some people will need to decide what their priorities are.
    1
  5866. What's positive about killing yourself ?
    1
  5867. Very few Banks were bailed out, the UK's biggest Bank HSBC wasn't.
    1
  5868.  @cashkitty3472  As a retired Bank Manager I echo your sentiments. Repossession is time consuming, expensive and a last resort.
    1
  5869. Farage will find out just how hard should he ever become PM. When in opposition everything seems so easy and straightforward.
    1
  5870. The alternative during the Pandemic and Lockdowns was mass unemployment and business failures, would you have preferred this ?
    1
  5871. Your choice, if you find that there are things you are no longer eligible to do just accept that it's someone else's choice to do so.
    1
  5872. Perhaps it's should be made a legal requirement for all those over 16 to carry at least one form of identification. Then you can choose.
    1
  5873. Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader crucified by Youtubers just a few months ago.His alleged victim issued a denial, but no one cared.
    1
  5874. Thankfully far more intelligent people than you have decided its not necessary.
    1
  5875. How do deport a person who has destroyed all their documents and gives a false name and D.O.B ? This is what they do. Far better to turn the boats around before they ever reach the UK shores. We have the resources but not the will.
    1
  5876. It's all too for the media to create hysteria. Nothing improves ratings more than bad news, real or imagined.
    1
  5877. Thats the problem and its the publics fault for not rejecting it and demanding the Police be given the necessary support for dealing with each situation as required. How can they be expected to do their jobs when they don't have the support of senior officers ?
    1
  5878. Wrong !
    1
  5879. Most people who want to dispense with the Lords haven't the slightest idea of what they actually do. Young people simply see much older people and make stupid assumptions based on ignorance and prejudice.
    1
  5880. The Church has known about many of its allegations for decades, should religion be scrapped ?
    1
  5881. Even Angela Rayner acknowledged that it was a problem for Labour.
    1
  5882. Why ? His most likely successor would be Reeves, Cooper or Lammy all far better ?
    1
  5883. I don't recall the lockdown requiring everyone to self isolate and be miserable ? My family still managed to enjoy ourselves.
    1
  5884.  @bertiewooster3326  Who are nowhere to be seen ?
    1
  5885. It's very easy to criticise, finding a practical alternative is much harder to achieve. No politician or political party will ever please all of the people all of the time.
    1
  5886.  @tomwilkins9847  The world doesn't owe you a living. The best investment you can make is in yourself.
    1
  5887. DVLA will not give out that information.
    1
  5888. How so ?
    1
  5889. He's an over the hill windbag !
    1
  5890. For what ? As an employee of the Bank the breach of Data Protection has been made by the Bank.
    1
  5891. If you opt out, what right have you complain.
    1
  5892. He actually said he would try not to work past 6pm on a Friday. Do you know what time he starts each day ?
    1
  5893. Thats why such offenders are segregated unlike in the community into which they have been released !
    1
  5894. It's like taking candy from a baby.
    1
  5895. I doubt it and many places won't let you in either.
    1
  5896. When costs were cut, during the 10 years of austerity after Labour had bankrupted the country, everyone moaned at the cuts. Unfortunately if the service you rely on is cut to save money, you aren't happy!
    1
  5897. Only those who don't own one seem to think so, why is that ?
    1
  5898. Agree absolutely.
    1
  5899. Then stand for Parliament yourself.
    1
  5900. You let it happen.
    1
  5901. To where, to where, too where and how ?
    1
  5902. Its actually 3 houses turned into a very large office/ meeting rooms complex, with over 100 rooms. Boris has a flat on one of the upper floors as does Sunak.
    1
  5903. Do you think that if Sunak was still PM he would have acted differently ?
    1
  5904. He will probably think differently when he grows up.
    1
  5905. Where will you send illegals back to ? If the UK doesn't have a returns agreement with that country we can't send them back. We don't even have a returns agreement with France.
    1
  5906. Buy one with a 2 year guarantee and then have free kettles for life.
    1
  5907.  @ChrisMurray-iw9ij  You can't buy shares in any privately owned companies.
    1
  5908. For politicians or everyone ?
    1
  5909. The cream always rises to the top. Both are very intelligent highly ambitious men who can write their own ticket, either in or out of politics.
    1
  5910. Why would anyone vote for a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier who makes his living out of exploiting ordinary people for profit.
    1
  5911. Great idea, lets have only rich successful people who don't need the money as MP's.
    1
  5912. Farage, a City metal broker working for a firm owned by a Bank. How stupid does that make you feel ?
    1
  5913. It was never in doubt.
    1
  5914.  @chkldstgee2433  They like the publicity it brings them.
    1
  5915. Tice wouldn't like that, he would be pushed out.
    1
  5916. Many people who originate from one country and live in another have dual nationality, its not unusual.
    1
  5917. She isn't, do you know how much a billion is ? Their combined wealth is @ £700m, well short of a billion.
    1
  5918. Absolutely right.
    1
  5919. You are obviously not old enough to remember how unpopular the Queen was following the death of Princess Diana.
    1
  5920. Many measures you had no alternative but to comply. You couldn't drink in a pub that was closed !
    1
  5921. Some people are quick too generalise, just like saying all football supporters are hooligans. Most people irrespective of culture are decent and law bidding.
    1
  5922. If you aren't prepared to do whatever it takes to be successful, be prepared to only ever be second best.
    1
  5923.  @pip1723  I don't recall another PM in living memory being faced with a world wide pandemic of epic proportions. Comparison is therefore meaningless.
    1
  5924.  Mac Raghnaill  Very true, but when have Labour ever worried about the cost of anything ?
    1
  5925.  @popizitha2727  What lockdown, a few very minor restrictions that I hardly notice.
    1
  5926. It's ironic that there is such hatred of Globalist. That's exactly what the British Empire embodied.
    1
  5927. You will be ok then
    1
  5928. Water cannons were sadly withdrawn several years ago. In the circumstances the Police did the prudent thing, they were ill equipped, but there is always another time.
    1
  5929. Great in theory, in practice they don't work.
    1
  5930. The Russian people you refer to, are told how to think. Thats why so many want to leave for a better life in the west.
    1
  5931. Envy is very unattractive. He and his wife are very clever and highly successful people. Losers don't like to reminded on their own failures.
    1
  5932. Sure have, but you never actually see the financial benefit until you trade down, usually following retirement. Only then does the money become real.
    1
  5933. I would find it very difficult to vote for Kemi whose real name I can't pronounce !
    1
  5934. Supplying cocaine. You do know he has a conviction for it ?
    1
  5935. Reforms biggest donor is Muslim, so they are brought and paid for too.
    1
  5936. What has it to do with the public ? This is a matter for the party and its members, the public are merely interested bystanders.
    1
  5937. You must be so sad.
    1
  5938. Guy Fawkes and his co conspiriters were set up to fail. Who do you think made the cellar under Parliament available ?
    1
  5939. I suspect much of the Inquiry will be recorded.
    1
  5940. Basic economics, the law of supply and demand. Everyone should be able to have a home of their own, sadly some never will.
    1
  5941. Being cancelled will be a right of passage for every successful comedian. If you haven't been cancelled, then you aren't funny !
    1
  5942. Do you know who he is ?
    1
  5943. Rubbish, utter crap !
    1
  5944. Hardly something to be proud of.
    1
  5945. Wear your poppy with pride, I will.
    1
  5946. They have to join first and that won't be happening on day one. In the meantime who will back its currency ?
    1
  5947. There is no such offence.
    1
  5948. BOJO's own MP's pushed him out, Labours won't.
    1
  5949. It certainly encourage more people to do so.
    1
  5950. The media thrive on doom and gloom. Creating hysteria is their only ambition.
    1
  5951. No.
    1
  5952. Very perceptive and think of many new Youtube subscribers he has gained.He must be raking it in.
    1
  5953. Why not start one yourself ?
    1
  5954. Every little helps.
    1
  5955. The rest of the world has its own far bigger problems.
    1
  5956. Yes, as they have military bases and personnel in the UK.
    1
  5957. How would you pay for it, assuming you wish to maintain Public services, NHS, Benefits system ?
    1
  5958. Starmers plan is what ?
    1
  5959. The Police are there to protect, nothing more.
    1
  5960. Economically speaking you are absolutely right, more debt is the last thing the UK needs. Kemi would be a very good choice for home Secretary.
    1
  5961. Putin can also have you killed or imprisoned if you disagree with him.
    1
  5962. I echo these sentiments.
    1
  5963. It's being deliberately inflamed by the media who can't get enough of it. The gullible are so easy to fool and they just love their daily dose of doom and gloom.
    1
  5964. Are you willing to give up all the other protections it gives you ? Do you even know what they are ?
    1
  5965. Probably unrecognisable now.
    1
  5966. Stupidity has already arrived at your house.
    1
  5967. Who else would it be ?
    1
  5968. Google "How aPublic Enquiry works" if you want to understand the process.
    1
  5969. Its the globalist agenda and like it or not we live in a global world, in part created by the British Empire.
    1
  5970. If you are on this type of website, you know what to expect.
    1
  5971. I think there will be enough witnesses (fellow motorists) to say it wasn't the drives fault.
    1
  5972. It will serve all those who live in areas fracking was due to occur.
    1
  5973. Google shows it as a road through an Industrial Estate.
    1
  5974. Next to be subjected to the "Woke Test"..........the Bible with it's many references to slavery ?
    1
  5975. UK banks are highly regulated, thats why they ask questions. The fines for not doing so are huge.
    1
  5976. Lets reward failure, success must be stamped out and punished at every opportunity. No thanks.
    1
  5977. It isn't, Radio 4 have covered it.
    1
  5978. Bed blockers as you put it, have the same right to dignity and respect as you and I.
    1
  5979. Yet here you are using it.
    1
  5980. I will as soon as everyone does the same to pay the Inheritance tax my niece and nephews will have to pay on my estate.
    1
  5981. I used to attend a local church so he probably attended a local mosque.
    1
  5982. Some simply don't care about regulation.
    1
  5983. Then why watch ?
    1
  5984. The tax payer paid for stupid investigation, so what's another £50.
    1
  5985. It's not how long you work but how much you achieve ! Who needs a busy fool ?
    1
  5986. Agreed, she has just over 18 months to prove herself to the public.
    1
  5987. Within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    1
  5988. The reason it was only ten is that he gave up at this point. Had he applied to 50, he would have been refused an account by all.
    1
  5989. Did you feels as strongly about Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader just a few months ago ? He wasn't interviewed arrested or charged either.
    1
  5990. Covid style restrictions are only a moment away. This time the Army is on standby to enforce it.
    1
  5991. Hopefully so, they would have been safer in prison.
    1
  5992. Its trivial and as Coutts is the bank of the King and the super rich I doubt if any of them give a toss about Farage.
    1
  5993. I doubt it.
    1
  5994. BBC news perhaps which forms a tiny part of their broadcasting. BBC produced Drama is the best in the world.
    1
  5995. Its ironic that she was more than happy to have someone inject ink into her body. Thats madness.
    1
  5996. Your Pension Fund Provider is probably one of the larger corporate shareholders.
    1
  5997. Christmas is the worse day of the year, Im always pleased when it's over. Does anyone actually remember why we celebrate Christmas ?
    1
  5998. By employers and HMRC notice things like that.
    1
  5999. Most Coutts customers can't stand Farage.
    1
  6000. Thats just your perception. You have no real idea what they do. Have you ever been arrested, I have.
    1
  6001. My GP practice is very good.
    1
  6002. It's not just food, it's a complete change in how kids are brought up. The responsibility lies with the parents.
    1
  6003. Who cares.
    1
  6004. Your Banks will soon start start crashing from the mortgage crisis and it's something your government doesn't want you to know.
    1
  6005. if you don't like it here, leave.
    1
  6006. Perhaps you are just not very good at it.
    1
  6007. Read the Sentencing Act 2020 as it relates to those under 18 rather than posting childish comments.
    1
  6008. Ever heard of copyright ? Hymns are too old to be protected by it, but other songs like those by the Beatles are owned by someone.
    1
  6009.  @mariebarr1745  With 18 months until there needs to be an election, I wouldn't be overly concerned. Plenty of time for Labour to cock up.
    1
  6010. Great idea, the only people who can afford to become MP's will be so wealthy that the salary doesn't matter. I wonder which party they will support ?
    1
  6011. Like a surgeon, or a dentist.
    1
  6012. A waste of life and totally preventable but for his arrogance and stupidity.
    1
  6013. GB news are part of the problem, they deliberately incite division and hate which the weak minded and gullible lap up.
    1
  6014. She does and I'm sure many times more than you. Non Dom status isn't a loophole its a deliberate policy to encourage rich overseas nationals to live here and importantly spend their wealth here which is very good for our economy.
    1
  6015. The way ahead is to have a mix of fuels which includes fossil fuels and renewables.
    1
  6016. He's the next leader of the Tories, a much bigger job.
    1
  6017. BBC Radio 4 described them as of "Pakistani heritage". Sadly some may be British citizens.
    1
  6018. It's usual for these Inquiries to be lead by a Judge, appointed by the Government.
    1
  6019. Wars are now fought with technology. Why use soldiers when a drone does a better job.
    1
  6020.  @dulls8475  Obviously Swayne is an ex banker, therefore a very clever man.
    1
  6021. Too much administration and not enough real policing which is what the law bidding public want to see. Change must come from the top, it's unfair to blame the ordinary guys in the front line.
    1
  6022. True, but assuming you are a basic rate taxpayer you are keeping 80% of your overall increased income.
    1
  6023. Your comment illustrates why this information wasn't released at the time. Bang !
    1
  6024. If the price of energy wasn't so high they would have no problem paying the rent. Why are they renting, it's not what prudent people do.
    1
  6025. Getting things done is a lot harder than just talking about them and without increasing government borrowing.
    1
  6026. Why are Irish people in the USA ?
    1
  6027. This isn't a political issue, it's so much bigger and effects everyone on this planet.
    1
  6028. Agreed, Zahawi is just a distraction, but it does help Labour not having to think of any policies.
    1
  6029. These people is a very racist comment, but I take your point.
    1
  6030. Wouldn't it be funny if the store was actually selling fakes ?
    1
  6031. True, but very sensibly he didn't offer a time scale because that is the unknown.
    1
  6032. From a purely practical perspective how would you enforce a ban if 1 million people turned out ?
    1
  6033.  @DavesGarden1714  A tweet seen 310,000 times before being deleted inciting racial hatred. The maximum sentence is 7 years.
    1
  6034. He can't be extradited to the USA either.
    1
  6035. The more worrying prospect would be who would replace him ?
    1
  6036. It's what happens in large organisations, its not new or uncommon.
    1
  6037. Very much a reflection of the area in which you live. Move to somewhere much nicer, I did.
    1
  6038. On a salary of £34k you pay £6800 income tax, on a salary of £340K you pay £138,000 income tax. Ten times the salary, more than 20 times the income tax.
    1
  6039. Only really old people have those.
    1
  6040. The Republic of Ireland is part of the EU.
    1
  6041. Thanks, I will go in my garage and start my Bentley.
    1
  6042.  @pinkystenis22  Assuming it's genuine, it didn't mention anything unlawful. How often have you apologised to someone for bad behaviour by text ?
    1
  6043.  @pinball8701  We don't.
    1
  6044. Bankers are just more intelligent and better at making money.
    1
  6045. Also they will happily be dressed in clothing made from fossil fuel synthetics.
    1
  6046. After 3 years a junior doctors salary is now £44,000.
    1
  6047. Why not apply retrospectively for planning permission ?
    1
  6048. £300 the maximum winter fuel allowance is less than the dual fuel standing charge, let that sink in !
    1
  6049.  @ryanwilliams9289  If he had lived today, he wouldn't be white !
    1
  6050. Sunaks wife pays UK tax. She is no longer a Non Dom. Do you know what the annual fee is for being a Non Dom ?
    1
  6051. Caring about the environment effects every living thing on the planet.
    1
  6052. I also broke the rules and I bet you did too. I don't know anyone who can honestly say they didn't.
    1
  6053. Never heard of him.
    1
  6054. By you perhaps, I like him a lot.
    1
  6055. It's not a flag, it's a painted mural on the side of a building which usually requires planning permission. You want to fly the flag get a pole and do so.
    1
  6056. The lack of public support by people like you only makes their job much harder.
    1
  6057. I'm white therefore I must be privileged and racist. I don't care anymore.
    1
  6058.  @brianhewson7779  Then Reform are buggered.
    1
  6059. You won't pay tax next year or the year after at the very least, by which time personal allowances will be increased so why complain ?
    1
  6060. Why not do it the French MP's, its their shores they are allowing them to leave from ?
    1
  6061. when you are left wing lazy with no ambition wanting something for nothing socialist, all you are interested in is what the state will give you.
    1
  6062. Because its not happening to them
    1
  6063. When Sunak asks him to do so, he will as is the custom.
    1
  6064. Who does like a tax cut ? Whilst I support reversing Labours tax hike from 40% to 45%, now was not the right time.
    1
  6065. Unlike this guy, Boris hasn't had allegations made against him and been arrested for sexual assault.
    1
  6066. The changes into inheritance tax to include farmers assets is expected to raise @ £500 million a year, the wide ranging Inquiry some members of the public want will probably cost far more. It will also disrupt the government planned agenda.
    1
  6067. True, but remember 255 British personnel lost their lives defending the Falklands, this time it could be you ?
    1
  6068. Sadly the Police are very constrained in what they can do. When they protect one group in society another complains that they are racist or thugs of the state. Im all for Police having more powers.
    1
  6069. Work smarter not harder. There are lots of opportunities if you are prepared to put the effort in. Why would anyone be content to remain poor ?
    1
  6070. Agreed.
    1
  6071.  @dendradwar9464  You must still be pissed, its about as funny as a turd in a swimming pool.
    1
  6072. There is no such criminal offence.
    1
  6073. Yes, she has a Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree from Oxford and an MSC from the London School of Economics. I guess that more than you do ?
    1
  6074. Which why they are better operated as 2 separate businesses. Very few UK banks actually needed a government bailout. The UK's biggest bank HSBC didn't.
    1
  6075. The UK's banks are very robust. HSBC the UK's biggest bank brought one of failed US Banks and immediately made a profit.
    1
  6076. Absolutely right, JRM is probably the most intelligent and financially astute member of the government. Unfortunately being rich, successful and posh, alienates him from those that are too jealous to listen.
    1
  6077. Baroness Casey's Report was very explicit.
    1
  6078. Why not if they are just as productive ?
    1
  6079. Reeves has a very similar economic outlook to Hunt and if she was Chancellor tomorrow probably wouldn't change a thing.
    1
  6080. It's meant to because it fits the narrative. Dig a bit deeper and you find out why this happened.
    1
  6081. Me too and in the meantime lets double the duty and make it really hurt.
    1
  6082. When you didn't vote Tory and cried for change, you let him and Labour in. Reap what you sow.
    1
  6083. We don't knight petty criminals, have you seen his record, including supply of cocaine !
    1
  6084. Over 40% of those eligible to vote in the General election didn't. It will be interesting to see if the local elections are any better.
    1
  6085. Boris is ruthless, an essential quality in a PM.
    1
  6086. Probably with good reason.
    1
  6087. If you were in prison and attended the multi faith chapel would that automatically make you a religious extremist ?
    1
  6088. Fact, no UK PM have ever been invited to a Presidents inauguration. Boris wasn't invited to Biden's.
    1
  6089. As a taxpayer I want the person responsible for turning the bank around to continue doing an outstanding job so we can get our money back sooner rather than later. Don't you ?
    1
  6090. There have always been such people, but one of advantages that we have today is that these people will probably be recorded doing it.
    1
  6091.  @Christine-ry1qq  When he wasn't lying in court and a judge was describing him as a man who couldn't be trusted. Google it and weep !
    1
  6092. You did hear Truss say that yesterday ?
    1
  6093. The French replaced the monarchy with their own leaders and it didn't take long for them all to turn on each other. Look what happened to the architect of the french revolution, Robespierre, he ended up on the guillotine !
    1
  6094. I did.
    1
  6095. No different from most ordinary people then ?
    1
  6096. Well done, peace of mind is something its hard to put a price on. Overpaying makes absolute sense. I repaid my mortgage at age 46 and retired at 50 which was my goal.
    1
  6097. Its what large organisations do. Its not new or uncommon.
    1
  6098. Excellent analysis. An upward cycle but by very small increments.
    1
  6099. I'm 68 and I don't !
    1
  6100. The late Queen reigned for 7 years, Charles just a few months. Give him and Camila a chance.
    1
  6101. Surely a good thing, Corporation tax is 25%.
    1
  6102. Energy companies aren't in the business of politics so why should they be concerned about what voters think ? £29bn is the cost for 6 months, realistically help is needed for at least 18 months !
    1
  6103. Unfortunately sinking the boats isn't considered ok, now.
    1
  6104. Learn to adapt and then its easy to make money.
    1
  6105. Have you seen how much she claims on expenses. I too will continue to vote Tory, just to keep Labour out.
    1
  6106. A very wealthy one.
    1
  6107. If there is no return agreement, how would you deport ? Easy to say hard to do.
    1
  6108. People with a hate filled agenda want it to be. Your GP is probably a Muslim ?
    1
  6109. JLR have suspended all exports to the US.
    1
  6110. IHT in total will raise @ £9 billion this tax year.
    1
  6111.  @deformUK-r2x  I don't either, why should I ?
    1
  6112. My favourite politician, the most intelligent and the best speaker.
    1
  6113. Your Pension Fund and therefore by default you, probably have them too ?
    1
  6114. 18 - 24 year olds with next to no life experience or knowledge of this countries history and traditions. What is surprising, is that the figure of 34% is slow.
    1
  6115. When did you pass away ?
    1
  6116. By the act of withdrawing cash.
    1
  6117. Neither has Farage, he will criticise but is too scared to get his hands dirty and get involved.
    1
  6118. If he is the new breed of racist fascist, then I and everyone I know must be one too !
    1
  6119. A public Enquiry is not only long overdue but essential.
    1
  6120.  @rjw4762  Its not in dispute that he didn't although there were other more powerful motives at work.
    1
  6121. Hugely unpopular with everyone living in areas suitable for fracking. They all vote !
    1
  6122. You really wouldn't !
    1
  6123. £2.3 billion a year, which could be better spent on our own needy. If that makes me a far right, racist, fascist, I don't care.
    1
  6124. Irrelevant when you are already dead. Each warhead on a Trident missile, there are 8 on each which can be independently targeted , is 6 times more powerful than the one the US dropped on Hiroshima. Who would want to be on the receiving end of just one missile ?
    1
  6125.  @andyt3304  Trump may be just a bit pissed if US airbases and personnel in the UK were attacked ?
    1
  6126. Prostitution is the oldest profession. There is always someone who profits from the misfortune of others even when they operate a legitimate business.
    1
  6127. Sunak was born in Southampton, surely you know this ?
    1
  6128. It is a very serious issue, one that is already effecting everyone in this country, sadly so many are more concerned if Boris had a few drinks and some cake.
    1
  6129. You aren't a qualified accountant are you ?
    1
  6130. The maximum winter fuel payment is £300, the annual standing charge for dual fuel is greater, let that sink in.
    1
  6131. But which one ? Can't get a blanket search warrant for every Mosque in the country.
    1
  6132. Not a judge a magistrate, huge difference. They are also unpaid !
    1
  6133. As did I, it was the norm. Far fewer people went to University, now everyone has a degree in something.
    1
  6134. Agreed.
    1
  6135. You couldn't pay me enough to live there.
    1
  6136. What do you think the British Empire was if not Globalist ?
    1
  6137. Only UK citizens can vote.
    1
  6138. What a wimp you must be !
    1
  6139. By voting for them.
    1
  6140. The public have never elected the PM, was Boris on your ballot paper, we wasn't on mine ? We elect a party, not a PM.
    1
  6141. Farmers will need to plan, just like others already do. The seven year rule is the most obvious answer.
    1
  6142. Why would Labour agree to it ? You helped hand them a huge majority !
    1
  6143. Just let the Civil Service run the country, they are the professionals !
    1
  6144.  @paulmurray412  Markets will now be concerned about the effect on prices and therefore inflation as a result of the problems in the Red Sea. Shippers are increasing their rates as a consequence.
    1
  6145.  @Justonehappydude  GBN always have sensational headlines its how desperate they are subscribers.
    1
  6146. The UK voters don't like rich people.
    1
  6147. I can live with that.
    1
  6148. Not so, its put enormous pressure on Labour to follow suit or risk the huge public backlash and potential loss of votes.
    1
  6149. Improve yourself then, if you want to get on and earn a decent wage. Its up to you not the government !
    1
  6150. This will resolve itself very soon.
    1
  6151. Firstly Farage is a public figure who spends most of his promoting himself and secondly if you look at anyones bank statements it tells you a lot about them.
    1
  6152. We do have fighter jets, bases in the area, and nuclear subs.
    1
  6153. In case you haven't noticed, there is no one to challenge Labour !
    1
  6154. Under the first past post system which neither Labour or the Conservatives have any interest in changing, the probability of Reform getting more than a few seats is very low. Votes don't matter, seats do !
    1
  6155. He will in all probably be retired early on health grounds. That's the best outcome for both him and the BBC.
    1
  6156.  @steveturner6770  She does, get your facts right !
    1
  6157. TFL is bankrupt, a cash cow is needed and the extension of ULEZ is it !
    1
  6158. Why mention someone with a conviction for the supply of cocaine. You didn't know ?
    1
  6159. Next year the increase will be 2.5% and unless something horrible happens with inflation that's the most any further increases will be for sometime.
    1
  6160. GB news never had any credibility, its stock in trade is scandal and racial hatred. Boris is a huge signing, Im looking forward to seeing him.
    1
  6161. Every bank was, it was easy money.
    1
  6162. I doubt if there is an industry that is more regulated than financial services. All providers of financial services of which Banks are the main one are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and of there is the Banking Ombudsman for customer complaints. You should know something as basic as this ?
    1
  6163. Not even Reform would be stupid enough to alienate the UK from its largest market place. Do you want to be unemployed ?
    1
  6164. Very strong currents this time of year.
    1
  6165. It's not political. It's an issue the effects everyone on this planet.
    1
  6166.  @shanemonro6807  The establishment is like an iceberg, most of its power is hidden.
    1
  6167. The Police are not what they used to be because society no longer has the same values and standards that it used too. The Police do an incredibly challenging job, one that I wouldn't want to do.
    1
  6168. Give them more expensive central London hotel accommodation instead. Could you represent a constituency in say Middlesborough and work in Westminster sometimes late into the evening ?
    1
  6169. There are lots of working class people who are financially very comfortable, they are simply plan better.
    1
  6170. My local EVRI courier has never been so busy, most of her deliveries are for on line purchases.
    1
  6171. I recall many said the Tories were toast before the last election and yet they are the official opposition.
    1
  6172. This isn't Germany.
    1
  6173. That's you, if you are a taxpayer !
    1
  6174. She would be a vote winner and decimate support for Reform.
    1
  6175. I don't watch either. One turd many flies !
    1
  6176. Firstly there are very few and more importantly when faced with the prospect of being out of a job and having no income, common sense will probably prevail.
    1
  6177.  @tanseygreen  Obviously you are speaking personally and certainly not for me.
    1
  6178. The truth hurts, get over it freak.
    1
  6179. Harsh but true !
    1
  6180. What's that ?
    1
  6181. No, everything hurts the poor, thats why being poor sucks.
    1
  6182. Their own reason for not have any involvement is that the party wasn't established at the time.
    1
  6183. The distinction between them is becoming increasingly blurred.
    1
  6184. I agree, put it on tobacco, it's a disgusting habit.
    1
  6185. It never went away, just became rather obscure. Whats stopping you joining ?
    1
  6186. Not since Blair, you are so out of date.
    1
  6187.  @Sneezy563  What's the difference between evidence and hard evidence ?
    1
  6188. Agreed, becoming a Republic hold zero attraction.
    1
  6189. He's so pleased that no one is talking about ULEZ.
    1
  6190.  @harold6863  Until it's a real person standing in front of you ?
    1
  6191. When you play with fired you will get burnt. Someone will get seriously hurt through their own stupidity, it's just a matter of time, perhaps then common sense will kick in.
    1
  6192.  @ritab8663  How do you deport a British citizen ?
    1
  6193. If you and I want different things, how can our Government please us both ?
    1
  6194. Thats a very sexist remark.
    1
  6195. Savers are delighted though.
    1
  6196. How, if you are an employed person ? When you put fuel in your car, the pump price includes @ 65% tax, will you refuse to pay it ?
    1
  6197. You can put "De" before just about anything, its nothing new.
    1
  6198. Remember the London Bridge attacks, our Police shot the offender dead. They are really good guys who don't mess about.
    1
  6199. He will be back, if that's what he wants, he's a very clever man.
    1
  6200. The public voted for a Conservative government and they still have one. Only the media likes to make elections appear as if it's a contest between leaders rather than parties.
    1
  6201. Get a decent job, then you won't.
    1
  6202. 20 million didn't vote Labour on less than a 60% turnout. Petition is worthless.
    1
  6203. I retired at 50 just as I had always planned to do. It was the happiest day of my banking career and I haven't regretted it for a moment.
    1
  6204.  @grahamwicks9970  On a salary of £100,000, your take home pay after tax and NI is just under £66,000.
    1
  6205. Im sure they already have been.
    1
  6206. The Heads of Stat and political leaders don't travel together, its a security issue. Surely you know this ?
    1
  6207. Make no mistake he wasn't interested in anyone else until he was personally effected. Farage is 100% motivated by self interest.
    1
  6208. How much do you think Farage earns from his Youtube videos ?
    1
  6209. Agreed, but he didn't do that. He set fire to it outside the Turkish Consulate whilst shouting "F**K Islam" and "Islam is the religion of terrorists".
    1
  6210. I have always maintained that giving people choice is the best policy.
    1
  6211. If you have evidence contact the Police.
    1
  6212. Proud to be a Bigot, let's get some T shirts made. I hope this stupid man feels the full force of a consumer backlash and his board sack him.
    1
  6213. What tyranny ? Have you looked the word up in a dictionary ?
    1
  6214. So anyone with homosexual preferences is sick ? How very enlightened !
    1
  6215. Coutts customers are the Bank of the King and the super rich, this isn't a bank for normal people. Obviously Farage thinks he is much better than the ordinary people he claims to champion ?
    1
  6216. They don't. My taxes go towards so many things that don't directly benefit me.
    1
  6217. A seven year enquiry costing £186 million was held while they were in office and not one of its twenty two recommendations were acted upon. I don't Labour saying anything either.
    1
  6218. Negative people deserve to fail.
    1
  6219. Why stay if it's so awful ? You are responsible for your own life, so do whatever it takes to improve it.
    1
  6220. Absolutely not.
    1
  6221. Correct, its borrowing costs for those that have mortgages that do.
    1
  6222. What incentive is there for house builders to build more homes at the present time ? Very little if none at all, so they will just still on the land until things improve. The shortage of houses will just be exacerbated.
    1
  6223. There will be tax cuts soon.
    1
  6224. The CEO doesn't have to walk, he has a Bentley !
    1
  6225. Why would you as an ordinary hard working person vote for a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier. Do I need to remind you how such people make their money ? By exploiting people just like you for profit !
    1
  6226.  @markmak7548  Why would labour vote for PR. It would almost certainly mean they would never again win an election outright ?
    1
  6227. Perhaps this a good reason for the UK not to build Nuclear Power Stations as a long term energy solution ?
    1
  6228. Did you post the same comment when it was Huw Edwards the BBC news reader who was being crucified in the media and by Youtubers. His alleged victim even issued a denial. Trail by media is just wrong, whoever it is !
    1
  6229. We do !
    1
  6230. Using the "Whip" isn't new or unusual in politics.
    1
  6231. As far as anyone who lives in the South is concerned, it is in the North.
    1
  6232. Passion isn't enough to win seats and without MP's it's useless
    1
  6233.  @Thirdfish  Just tell them you are gay, that usually works !
    1
  6234. Whilst that may be true, to ordinary people it didn't feel like it and Im sure you can remember what happened to inflation.
    1
  6235. Tax avoidance costs nothing, only tax evasion does. I and every prudent person dodges paying tax we are not legally required to.
    1
  6236. Liverpool have Muslim players, you didn't know ?
    1
  6237. Wrong, only two UK banks were bailed out, Lloyds and RBS. The taxpayer now has 38% ownership of RBS and Lloyds has been repaid.
    1
  6238. Then their employers have the legal right to sack them for gross misconduct.
    1
  6239. Ordinary people also work in hotels, not to mention the other guests !
    1
  6240. She's an adult
    1
  6241. Too late.
    1
  6242.  @jb-oj3yo  Boris supporters know actually what Boris is because we share the same qualities.
    1
  6243. Many things in life are unachievable, but it doesn't mean you don't try. I will never be able to afford a new Bentley, but I'm very happy with one I have.
    1
  6244. I think you missed the bit about how the State Pension is funded. Its the NI that you pay today that pays my pension today.
    1
  6245. Do you know what and why MP's claim expenses ?
    1
  6246. So you don't like successful business people ?
    1
  6247. The CPS relies on the evidence put forward by the Police. If it's insufficient to get a conviction the CPS won't prosecute. I speak from personal experience.
    1
  6248. Because Starmer wanted much tougher restrictions and to vote against one of his very few policies would have made him look incredibly stupid.
    1
  6249. Banking is probably the most highly regulated of all businesses.
    1
  6250. Nigerian immigrants ?
    1
  6251.  @andrewoliver8930  Unfortunately kids don't learn history at school anymore, haven't a clue and are too lazy to find out for themselves.
    1
  6252.  @bruce.of.Britain  Do you know what the purpose of the gunpowder plot was ? It was not to blow up Parliament !
    1
  6253. Very helpful. Which one of the 1500 in the UK ?
    1
  6254. Are the Islington set not part of the general public ? Some people will agree with her, others won't. What we don't need is a Police State which is the alternative.
    1
  6255.  @olderbutnowiser6701  He wanted the country to become Catholic and to persecute to the point of death anyone who was opposed to this.
    1
  6256.  @marksimons8861  What is our most popular food ?
    1
  6257. Not this time though ?
    1
  6258. Read the facts of the case and find out exactly what he did.
    1
  6259. The economy never stopped.
    1
  6260.  @dubiouscaesar3709  The most MP's UKIP ever had in Parliament was two.
    1
  6261. Basic rate taxpayers can earn up to £1000 interest tax free ( at 4% thats £25,000 in savings) as well as money they may have saved in ISA's. Sadly many people are unaware of the many tax allowances available because they have never bothered to find out for themselves.
    1
  6262. He's only just been re elected. It's not like London electorate didn't know what he was like.
    1
  6263. Perhaps thats all they have. Apparently he didn't go out much.
    1
  6264. Why not ?
    1
  6265. Not anymore.
    1
  6266. It's a possibility but it won't effect any savings you already have in an ISA.
    1
  6267. Parliament makes the law and with a 170 seat majority Starmer can make any laws he wants.
    1
  6268. The employer obviously, they save 20%.
    1
  6269. I was never upset, I just got on with my life and worked around it. A minor inconvenience at the very worst.
    1
  6270. How can your blood be pure when you had vaccinations as child to protect you from such deadly diseases as Polio, TB, Smallpox, etc.
    1
  6271. Rightly so, I wouldn't have allowed an unvaccinated person in my home during the Pandemic. No jab, no job.
    1
  6272.  @nuray3486  My friend has just booked his flight to the USA and had a great deal, so cheap.
    1
  6273.  @noelpucarua2843  Well said.I hope everyone arrested gets charged and jailed.
    1
  6274. Whose fault is that ?
    1
  6275. They had really smart uniforms designed by Boss.
    1
  6276. If you are a shareholder you can vote at the AGM.
    1
  6277. I'm glad I don't live in your area, why not move.
    1
  6278. Swearing in public is a criminal offence. The Public Order Act 1986, Section 5.
    1
  6279. If you love your country would you burn and loot ? Surely you would use extreme force to put down those that do ?
    1
  6280. Thanks to Farage it will no take a lot longer, let that sink in !
    1
  6281. Labour bitterly opposed a change in the constituency boundaries lessening the number of MP's.
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  6282. They didn't need the free publicity as much. It was worth millions to his brand and all he had to do was queue for 12 hours, how easy is that ?
    1
  6283. Nothing new, the longer you wait the harder it will become.
    1
  6284. That's funny.
    1
  6285. Personal accounts are probably the least profitable part of a banks business. Why do you think so many branches have been closed ?
    1
  6286. Anything is possible.
    1
  6287. As CEO I would have expected her to approve all senior appointments and to have had some input into the selection process as well. I would want to.
    1
  6288. Did you wake up this morning and decide that you would kill yourself needlessly ?
    1
  6289. Just what the Public Order Act is intended to do.
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  6290. It was later apparently.
    1
  6291. Everyone is a potential Labour voter, thats why.
    1
  6292. Supermarkets and shops do it.
    1
  6293. A proper Conservative which is why Sunak brought her back and the left have gone into meltdown.
    1
  6294. Your expectations are hugely unrealistic.
    1
  6295. How do I do that for my on line purchases ?
    1
  6296. Why should he, I wouldn't.
    1
  6297. Yet oppressive communist dictatorships like China, Russia and North Korea all did the same. How is that possible, when they are so different ?
    1
  6298. Just emigrate, North Korea is nice, they have such an understanding leader.
    1
  6299. He was born in Southampton, Boris was born in the USA.
    1
  6300. Just imagine if you were an MP living and representing a constituency in Manchester and your place of business was in Westminster. What would you do ?
    1
  6301. If I posted a comment on social media encouraging others to commit an act of violence against you, would you not want the Police to arrest me ?
    1
  6302. Your career choice, there are other options.
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  6303. The onus of proof will be on the unbanked to prove it and unlike Farage it will not be as obvious.
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  6304. All very clever people, the WEF doesn't except muppets and losers.
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  6305. Legal immigration is necessary particularly in the hospitality and social care sectors. What will fruit growers do without anyone to pick them ? Legal immigration has its place when our economy is threatened.
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  6306. Very sensible, Im sure his armed security have insisted upon this. Do you know why their jackets are always open ?
    1
  6307. He caused over a billion to wiped off the value of Nat West, a Bank the taxpayer owns 38% of !
    1
  6308.  @anty66  You would be surprised how many people name their black cats Enoch.
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  6309. It didn't seem to make any difference when it was Huw Edwards the BBC news reader. Youtubers were very happy to crucify him even after his alleged victim issued a denial.
    1
  6310. I'm not, you must be doing something wrong.
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  6311. His life was saved from islamic thugs, perhaps you would rather the Police did nothing and they just beat him to death ? Doing something so provocative although patriotic was very stupid and was never going to end well.
    1
  6312. Have they ? Le Pen needs an overall majority, anything less and she is ineffective.
    1
  6313. He has been charged with much more serious offences.
    1
  6314. If the next Bill they were asked to consider was one making all strikes illegal you would probably be glad the Lords were there to challenge it ?
    1
  6315. Very true, but why would anyone want to be on it and worse still remain on it ?
    1
  6316. Not the Government of their home country, the one which they seem so desperate to leave ?
    1
  6317. They backed Rose because she has done an outstanding job of turning Nat West around and the taxpayer will now have to wait a lot longer to get our money back.
    1
  6318. As Rose has not committed a criminal offence that would be rather difficult.
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  6319. New Commissionaire seems like a practical man, Im encouraged.
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  6320. That's what those in government do.
    1
  6321. It was not relevant to the issue before the court however much you may want it to be.
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  6322. They did last July and the Tories were voted out of office. Be careful what you wish for.
    1
  6323. Have you brought any building materials recently ?
    1
  6324. The Labour Conference is on, plenty of people to poll, no chance of bias.
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  6325. No, it's far more effective to fine the Unions and freeze their bank accounts.
    1
  6326. As I understand it this only effects his business account, he still has a personal account.
    1
  6327. The US have more than enough problems of their own. How many school children were shot and killed at school in the UK last year ?
    1
  6328.  @cavendish009  Did you bother to read the Banks terms and conditions when you opened your account ? No one ver does !
    1
  6329.  @janetjacks3406  Nice to see someone else is awake.
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  6330. More than you, but he's so much more intelligent.
    1
  6331. If you ever held the notion that you were living in a free country then you probably believe in santa to. There is no such thing as absolute freedom, thankfully.
    1
  6332. Crime never sleeps.
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  6333. Poll tax was rebranded as Community charge.
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  6334. Police will name when he's charged.
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  6335. Wrong, its common business practice and a very inexpensive way for nat West to move on. It's called expediency, clever people do it all the time.
    1
  6336. The UK doesn't have a return agreement with France. Stopping free accommodation and benefits will remove the incentive to come. Think laterally.
    1
  6337. Where they responsible for the Councils records being incorrect ?
    1
  6338. Spoken like a true Banker, as a retired one, that's a compliment !
    1
  6339. Its customary for all DPP's to be knighted.
    1
  6340. Hardly any steam trains either.
    1
  6341. It's simply another mortgage product not dissimilar to that offered for decades in Germany and Switzerland.
    1
  6342. If its hospitalising them that does matter.
    1
  6343. Wimp ! Grow a backbone and get on with your life like adults do.
    1
  6344. A distant second to the cost of living crisis which effects every person in the UK.
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  6345. The notion of "personal responsibility" is terrifying to the average person. They moan about everything and everybody but lack the ambition to take charge of their own lives.
    1
  6346. Israel has many, it's a full on nuclear super power. Israel also has compulsory military service and once completed its citizens become fully trained reserves that can be called up at anytime. It would be very unwise to underestimate their capabilities.
    1
  6347. Nelson Mandela was a terrorist who became a President and a great one.
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  6348. Just a fact of life and the same in every country in the world.
    1
  6349. In Investment Banking it is and if you don't you are out.
    1
  6350. If you are still breathing you aren't in Russia.
    1
  6351. One which has an estimated £2bn a year benefit to the UK economy.
    1
  6352. What was omitted was a timescale.
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  6353. The government has no interest in the land, it's solely the money.
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  6354. No its because they sit and wait for someone else to sort their problems out rather than taking personal responsibility and doing whatever is necessary to improve their own standard of living. If I need more money, I find a way of achieving it.
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  6355.  @NeilPeelParanormalPeepShow  It has bugger all to do with jabs, just wimps afraid of work looking for an excuse and someone to blame for their lack of ambition and laziness.
    1
  6356. Nothing new for a PM or politicians generally. How many deaths during Covid was Boris blamed for ?
    1
  6357. Starmers judgement is as flawed now as it was when he ignored Savilles crimes.
    1
  6358. Set realistic expectations, not impossible ones.
    1
  6359. Shareholders can vote at the AGM.
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  6360. Many years ago I knew a man who deliberately didn't have any savings so he could claim unemployment benefit. This was in the days when you went and signed on at the Labour exchange. He confessed to be slightly embarrassed when he parked his Ferrari outside !
    1
  6361.  @lorrainemoynehan6791  When is that vote ? It's in neither Labour or Conservatives interest to have one.
    1
  6362.  @dominiclane8538  He doesn't control world events and the tools available to the Governor of the Bank to control inflation are very limited. It's obvious you have never worked in Banking or studied economics.
    1
  6363. Just don't paint them on the side of your house or building without checking to see if you need planning permission.
    1
  6364. It's only a punishment, not a solution, bad things will still happen for a variety of reasons.
    1
  6365. Reformed yes, gone absolutely not. Suppose the government wanted to introduce an Anti Strike Bill making it illegal for anyone to strike, without the House of Lords to challenge it would already be law.
    1
  6366. What do you imagine would have happened if this information had been made available immediately ?
    1
  6367.  @johnnyjrotten59  Carry one that's legal.
    1
  6368. Much to complicated.
    1
  6369. It's not nonsense but as Sunak said our policies to achieve net zero need to be proportionate.
    1
  6370. You are as misguided as the woman herself.
    1
  6371. You will like his successor even less. Be careful what you wish for ?
    1
  6372. Hope is for the desperate.
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  6373. I call this real progress, she should get an award.
    1
  6374.  @jacobbeck5511  My favourite politician. He has the sharpest mind in politics.
    1
  6375. You probably are, so what will you do ?
    1
  6376. what about it ?
    1
  6377. Too many other things to do, it wasn't a priority. The same reason as the last government didn't either. The public was more outraged by Boris having a Tea Party at No.10 during lockdown.
    1
  6378. Discrimination is just a fact of life, it's exists in every society and has done so since the beginning of time.
    1
  6379. Your Pension Provider has made some good investments on your behalf.
    1
  6380. A trait he shares with Trump.
    1
  6381. Clever people get to be rich, muppets are and always will be poor.
    1
  6382. Anyone who is relying solely on the state pension to fund their retirement has been incredibly foolish.
    1
  6383. Google " Grooming Gangs jailed".
    1
  6384.  @HBTeamaker  Life isn't fair, sad but a harsh reality.
    1
  6385. For her behaviour certainly, her knowledge of the law was however 100% correct, although copyright infringement is usually a civil matter.
    1
  6386. Professional people rarely ever go on strike or belong to a union, many are self employed and partners of the business. The highest paid CEO in the UK was paid £421m last year. Denise Coates the CEO of BET 365, a gambling company !
    1
  6387. Capitalism doesn't have an "O" in it !
    1
  6388. Which isn't dealing with civilian matters. Just now events in the Red Sea are where the Royal Navy should be destroying hostile missiles.
    1
  6389. Sounds great, yummy !
    1
  6390. Braverman appointed him ! Rowley is right, the protest is lawful, so he has no power to ban it.
    1
  6391. Ironically I have lost count of the number of times on Youtube, that Boris is described as the UK's version of Trump.
    1
  6392. His niece is the MP for the same constituency as Khan used to represent prior to becoming Mayor.
    1
  6393. For years, whilst Chancellor of the Exchequer he was a considered a financial genius.
    1
  6394. Thats far worse, people like animals, drug addicts they don't care about.
    1
  6395. You only hear what you want to hear.
    1
  6396.  @robedwards5709  Sadly some people are just thick and the media panders to them by dumbing elections down to make it seem like a contest between leaders.
    1
  6397. Not unexpected, next months will be significantly lower.
    1
  6398. The difference between a Tory and a Labour MP, is that the Tories have much better accountants. A good accountant can save you a lot of money entirely legitimately because of their understanding of our very complex tax system.
    1
  6399. The US has a similar rate of inflation and the Fed is set to hike interest rates. We are not alone.
    1
  6400. In relation to what ?
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  6401. He wouldn't. Trump ability to do such things comes from having the worlds largest economy and military power.
    1
  6402. Other than Saudi Arabia, who is getting richer ?
    1
  6403. Thats so funny, think about it ?
    1
  6404. I don't and my life is good.
    1
  6405. Remember the bit about difficult decisions !
    1
  6406. Absolutely right and I'm old enough to remember base rate peaking at 17% in 1979. I'm pleased that the MPC decides interest rates not the government.
    1
  6407. So far so good, hardly a creditable plan ?
    1
  6408. What are you doing ?
    1
  6409. I hope it was running on Bio fuel.
    1
  6410. I would have liked to see the TSG in force go in and kick the shit out of them. I don't blame the Police for standing back, they were heavily outnumbered and serious casualties could have resulted. The four that were subsequently prosecuted were acquitted by a Jury, which as we all know is made up of members of the public !
    1
  6411. A fixed rate mortgage is a no brainer, everyone should have one.
    1
  6412. Sometimes doing nothing is the right policy. What unnerved the markets had nothing to do with a reduction in the highest rate of tax, but another unfunded policy in the form of a range of tax cuts to be paid for by increasing Government borrowings.
    1
  6413. It relates to a job she did many years ago and isn't relevant. Having written many CV's for people I always make them sound much better than they really are.
    1
  6414. When you are young social care is something you never give a moments thought too.
    1
  6415.  @witssen9954  Your obviously in the wrong part of the private sector, look to change your job.
    1
  6416. That would be very unwise. Getting justice doesn't take away the pain and mental scars which last a lifetime.
    1
  6417. That covers just about every country in the World.
    1
  6418. Its cheaper than sending our armed forces.
    1
  6419. If you and I think very differently, how is our Government going to do what we both tell them ?
    1
  6420. Who put them there ?
    1
  6421. The House of Lords is an unelected chamber that's why.
    1
  6422. Leaving it to sort itself out would somehow be better ?
    1
  6423. Will Keir Starmer now put a picture of a Gollywog on one of his anti Tory Sunak adverts ?
    1
  6424. Acid attacks have occurred in the UK for 200 years, sadly they are increasing.
    1
  6425. Agreed, its hardly rocket science.
    1
  6426. Did anyone at these work events die ? You have your answer .
    1
  6427. Why not take personal responsibility and look after yourself, rather than expecting others to do it for you.
    1
  6428. You do know how he made his money ? Exploiting little people.
    1
  6429. In the UK we have freedom of expression. The US has free speech, they aren't the same.
    1
  6430.  @ericatkinson9285  The other issue is that it isn't his current account that's effected its his business accounts !
    1
  6431. Why didn't the Tories want one when they were in power for 14 years ?
    1
  6432. It's not wrong to be concerned about other countries and their citizens, but they should always come second to our own. Put the UK first !
    1
  6433. You may work for a company that is a WEF member. Many of the huge corporations that you regularly use may also be members.
    1
  6434. How, there is no vote to split ?
    1
  6435. Had my jab this winter.
    1
  6436. Vote for them. Politics doesn't change, only the politicians taking part.
    1
  6437. True, but it doesn't alter the fact that you were born in a stable.
    1
  6438. Socialism is incompatible with Capitalism.
    1
  6439. When there is a crisis at home, it will always be reported first.
    1
  6440. Mother sees an opportunity to sue the taxpayer, it's us who will be paying for any monies awarded.
    1
  6441. In a court of law guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, otherwise the defendant must be found not guilty. Note that its never guilty or innocent !
    1
  6442. It's significant that Farage only did something when he was personally affected and not before.
    1
  6443. Don't people traffickers do the same thing with young girls, forcing them into prostitution ?
    1
  6444. More people will kill themselves ?
    1
  6445. I have several fixed rate accounts at over 6%.
    1
  6446. She will pay @£66,000 in tax and NI on her £164,000 salary, isn't that contributing enough ?
    1
  6447. They then have nothing spare to spend, demand for goods reduces and so does inflation. Thats the theory !
    1
  6448.  @andrewoliver8930  Many of those people you may think are rich because they live in big houses, drive expensive new cars and have lavish lifestyles are doing it on borrowed money which will now cost them a lot more. If they lose their jobs or their bonus isn't as much as they expected the shit hits the fan !
    1
  6449. Read the legislation, you can read ?
    1
  6450. They weren't wrong !
    1
  6451. A great move, protecting weak young minds from starting smoking. Let's double the tax on them too and make it really hurt.
    1
  6452. A minor inconvenience and I made money.
    1
  6453. It's a mural on the side of a building and they usually require planning permission. Why not erect a flagpole in your garden and fly the Union Jack, thats ok.
    1
  6454.  @Starmerispureevil  True, but many of these people are desperately needed by the NHS and other businesses. An Australian points based system is needed.
    1
  6455.  @MsColl90  They are much too clever, those who use violence aren't.
    1
  6456. No different from other choices of employment.
    1
  6457. Who starts work at age 16 now ? People are starting work later, more are in higher education.
    1
  6458. It doesn't. You obviously don't work in the legal profession.
    1
  6459.  @stephfoxwell4620  Probably even longer, a mugs game.
    1
  6460. For many people that has always been the plan. Switzerland and Japan have much longer mortgages.
    1
  6461. One persons necessity is another's luxury.
    1
  6462. My Bentley is exempt.
    1
  6463. The Tories have 121 seats, not as low as many predicted and are now the opposition. There is no doubt that the popularity of Reform grew significantly after Farage became leader.
    1
  6464. As opposed to not hearing it at all under Labour ? Hopefully Braverman or someone with equally right wing views will replace Sunak after the inevitable election defeat. Fascism is increasingly attractive.
    1
  6465. Have you noticed how jealous some people are of those that have become successful through their own efforts.
    1
  6466. Thinking is obviously something you are poor equipped to do.
    1
  6467. More so that you realise. Im sure he worries about his children just as every parent does.
    1
  6468. That's very likely. Lots of ideas are being considered by government.
    1
  6469.  @georgerj2419  It's not a huge earner and will probably will go soon. Even if you don't like the Tory's, under Labour it would be so much worse.
    1
  6470. Nothing like them.
    1
  6471.  @oldshiny3012  Very unlikely, unless you are cash buyer or only need a small mortgage. Everyone else with a mortgage will be paying much more each month, even with a smaller mortgage, assuming they can still get one. Lenders will be very much stricter, deposits needed will be higher.
    1
  6472. Trail by media is unacceptable.
    1
  6473. Zero chance.
    1
  6474. Quality not quantity.
    1
  6475. Even if its within the rules, perception is important.
    1
  6476. @kayhussain8468 Yes please, although it would be difficult to decide whether to order a new Ferrari or another Bentley, perhaps both ?
    1
  6477. So is being a victim of crime, but it happens.
    1
  6478. Have you never said something without thinking that you later regret ? We all have done it, but it will probably cost him his job.
    1
  6479. Because the alternative to 2nd homes is central London hotel accommodation which is more expensive. If you represent a constituency outside London and work in Westminster and are expected to work in Westminster and vote in late night sessions, its the only practical solution !
    1
  6480. Would you if you were Truss, I wouldn't. Whatever Tory MP's think of Truss, they would rather her than Starmer and Labour.
    1
  6481. Now you want more Parties ?
    1
  6482. Let me guess you pay would for the loss of tax revenue by increasing government borrowing. The problem is our huge debt, that's what has unnerved the markets.
    1
  6483. Lammy ?
    1
  6484. In the area that the Met serves, white people are an ethnic minority ?
    1
  6485. It's estimated having a monarchy contributes @ £2bn a year the the economy, far more than they cost the tax payer. If all tax payer money was invested this prudently we would all be paying a lot less.
    1
  6486. What good is that if the person I voted for and was elected, no longer represents me after the reforms ?
    1
  6487. No, they are just enforcing planning regulations. To have a mural painted on the side of a building no matter the subject usually requires planning permission.
    1
  6488. Would a more left wing PM be better ? With the benefit of hindsight Sunak must be looking very good to you now ?
    1
  6489. Parents constantly lie to their children, so why wonder that everyone including politicians do it so easily.
    1
  6490. They were a good team and could be again.
    1
  6491. He was born in Cardiff, his parents came from Rwanda.
    1
  6492. That's the most sensible comment here, show your support and encourage as many others as you can to join you.
    1
  6493. Labours answer to illegal immigration is open borders. Problem solved.
    1
  6494. Then no one of your age can come here either.
    1
  6495. GBN needs the subscribers, thats how it gets its income.
    1
  6496. Action not words.
    1
  6497.  @MrNPC  As a retired Banker, I well remember interest rates peaking at 17% in 1979.
    1
  6498.  @fosterffoster5092  Markets hate uncertainty and at present there is huge volatility, thats why there is a significant increase in inflation. Markets are no different from you and me, we like stability and predictability.
    1
  6499. It can't as the factors causing it are largely outside of it's control and there is little point in raising rates to such an extent that it only exacerbates the situation. We will see a series on modest increases this year.
    1
  6500.  @robbyjackson5103  They don't intend to and furthermore the inflationary pressures are largely caused by things outside of their control.
    1
  6501.  @robbyjackson5103  How I long for the return of Covid lockdowns when heating oil was 23p a litre !
    1
  6502.  @RobReadControlledProjects  Did you study economics ?
    1
  6503. It's disgustingly low, the Manager of Manchester City gets £20m a year for doing much less.
    1
  6504. Reform haven't a clue. If it was easy we would already have done it.
    1
  6505. True and we have experienced periods where prices have fallen, only to bounce back again. Everything goes in cycles.
    1
  6506. Private companies are far more efficient and less costly than woke publicly owned ones.
    1
  6507. The first past the post electoral system is weighted against them and its in neither the Tories or Labours interest to change.
    1
  6508. Too sensible and obvious thats why you and I aren't politicians.
    1
  6509. Banning them is easy, enforcing the ban isn't. If 1m disregarded the ban and still turned out, what would the Police do ? The entire UK Police force isn't big enough to cope with anything on this scale.
    1
  6510. I won't let anyone wash my Bentley.
    1
  6511.  @lazychemistry  I also recall during the lockdowns when they were out in force being described as Government thugs and Gestapo ! People should make up their minds what they want and accept that not all laws the Police are there to uphold are popular.
    1
  6512. When social media is used as vehicle to incite hatred and promote violence against others who hold different views or opinions, Police intervention is not only justified but essential.
    1
  6513. Don't be like them, plan for your retirement if want it to be comfortable, it's what sensible people do.
    1
  6514. They have had over 150 government contracts since the Post Office stopped prosecuting its postmasters.
    1
  6515. He would be much better paid for a fraction of the work.
    1
  6516. Life is very hard for many decent people and its insulting to see illegals being treated so well.
    1
  6517. Won't happen. Only a government sanctioned Public Enquiry has legal authority to compel witnesses and obtain documents etc.
    1
  6518. When you give very clear instructions not to join the picket line and someone deliberately disobeys you, they get sacked. Well done Starmer for showing some metal for a change.
    1
  6519. If the UK was involved in a war, there wouldn't be an election.
    1
  6520. The sole reason it was this few is that he didn't try anymore. I suspect even the Bank of Nigeria would have rejected him !
    1
  6521. I moved north too, Suffolk is lovely. I have 2 acre garden, amazing views and few neighbours.
    1
  6522. Or a compliant petrol or diesel vehicle or an exempt one.
    1
  6523. If an illegal couple have children born in the US those children are automatically US citizens.
    1
  6524. The cost of the lockdowns was manageable, Putins illegal war leading to huge energy price rises and a cost of living crisis weren't !
    1
  6525. Do you want judges to be independent or just another arm of the government ? This decision wasn't unexpected, there are back up plans. Very frustrating though.
    1
  6526. He was there watching from a balcony, probably nice and warm rather than standing out in the cold.
    1
  6527. Bank with a building society, they are mutuals not owned by shareholders
    1
  6528. The public are the problem for not rejecting this pussy woke culture which has made the Police more worried about having a complaint made against them than doing the job effectively.
    1
  6529. As leader of the Labour Party Starmer is entitled to insist that his MP's don't have 2nd jobs, but he has absolutely no right to dictate to other party leaders how they should manage their parties. What next, compulsory office attendance from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday !
    1
  6530. What else would the media have to report on ?
    1
  6531. The over riding characteristic of the electorate is apathy and this won't change unless voting is made compulsory and even then it won't ensure a 100% turnout.
    1
  6532. I don't.
    1
  6533. Not back into Europe, a closer relationship on trading and defence which makes absolute sense.
    1
  6534. Charles has spent his whole life preparing to be King and now William gets the opportunity of preparing for it some day in the future and is still able to enjoy a more normal family life. When you grow up you will appreciate just how fortunate William is not to be King.
    1
  6535. Those who are incapable of doing it themselves, complain.
    1
  6536. A lot of truth in that statement.
    1
  6537.  @quillo2747  You just lost 99% of not very bright Youtubers.
    1
  6538.  @ncooper8438  Your Pension fund will be a shareholder, you do know this ?
    1
  6539.  @MinkieWinkle  UK Pension funds will be a large shareholder.
    1
  6540. Unrealistic and you can't turn the clock back and start with a clean slate.
    1
  6541.  @nicksloan8860  As do I.
    1
  6542.  @edenbreckhouse  I and the silent majority must be also.
    1
  6543. Thanks to Farage it will now take a lot longer, let that sink in !
    1
  6544. As did I and I also broke lockdown laws every day.
    1
  6545. Don't work in London.
    1
  6546. He won't and Nigel has no more ideas than anyone else with a banking background sitting on the sidelines.
    1
  6547. The richest Non Dom to have lived here until recently was Roman Abramovitch. Never once did I hear chants of go home tax cheat as he poured tens of millions into Chelsea FC. How do you explain this ?
    1
  6548. No on line shopping for you then. You must waste so much time and money buying things you could simply order with no effort.
    1
  6549. You have absolutely no idea, grow up.
    1
  6550. Not to the standards required for civilians, military ones are very different.
    1
  6551. Boris gets £1m, Mogg £350k for their part time jobs at GBN.
    1
  6552. Next rise early August and like Jack I will be alright.
    1
  6553. I had the first jab and didn't get Covid, had the second and didn't get Covid, had the booster and still didn't get Covid, so It makes sense for me to have another booster. If someone as clever as Einstein says so, only an idiot wouldn't do it, don't you agree ?
    1
  6554. A set of such exceptional circumstances neither the government or energy companies planned for. It requires equally exceptional solutions.
    1
  6555. Everyone else thinks its Fascism.
    1
  6556. The Board knows that Rose has done an outstanding job of turning Nat West around and losing her is a big loss.
    1
  6557. I have an electric toothbrush, can't imagine using a manual one ever again.
    1
  6558. You really shouldn't think, you are not equipped for it.
    1
  6559. Make another Youtube video, get more subscribers and earn more money.
    1
  6560. It's a great way to deter illegals from coming to the UK, if they think they will be infected and die.
    1
  6561.  @macraghnaill3553  That's the mentality of the average Labour voter.
    1
  6562. They have only just re elected him or were they the wrong sort of Londoners ?
    1
  6563. When technology can do the job more efficiently and at a lower cost that's inevitable.
    1
  6564. That's why the Police approach although unpopular was a very sensible one.
    1
  6565. It can be, get a flagpole if you want to do it. However murals on the outside of buildings usually require planning permission.
    1
  6566. Its a media circus at present which can be far more damaging.
    1
  6567. The average standing charges for gas and electricity is @ 90p a day, that's £328 for the year more than the Winter Fuel Payment !
    1
  6568. Keeping very quiet as Business, Supermarkets and British Agriculture all support this deal.
    1
  6569. It probably helps you to. Food price inflation is in part fuelled by a reduction in low wage migrant labour to work on our farms.
    1
  6570. Its called expediency ! A very common business practice.
    1
  6571. 200 plus didn't vote which says far more. When did this last happen?
    1
  6572. The left wing media !
    1
  6573. There wasn't a child, thats why they have been referred to as a teenager.
    1
  6574. Which will achieve absolutely nothing.
    1
  6575. Great, someone has to pay the tax which helps the rest of us.
    1
  6576. It does seem rather sinister, but fortunately the Chancellor is meeting with the banks to resolve this issue of account closures.
    1
  6577. How do you think the French would react ? Perhaps they may close all ports to British shipping, costing thousands of UK jobs.
    1
  6578. Perhaps thats why illegal immigrants are being moved from hotels ?
    1
  6579. No religion is peaceful, as history proves.
    1
  6580. So far its nine, when he approaches others they too will reject him, so just assume it's every bank. Remember he still has a personal account, the problem only relates to his business accounts.
    1
  6581. When I look around I still people in new Range Rovers, Porsches, Lamborghinis etc, they are so obviously struggling !
    1
  6582. Very sensible of them, your credit score will have taken a dive and you are now considered a greater risk than before.
    1
  6583.  @Eddie1536  Didn't you ? I know many people whose lives have been made so much better as a consequence of Covd policies. Better luck next time.
    1
  6584.  @bonk352  Yesterdays news, no one cares we have moved on.
    1
  6585. In many parts of London that the Met serves, white people are an ethnic minority ?
    1
  6586. I would be very surprised if a single Tory MP doesn't already have several other sources of income.
    1
  6587. Ten of thousands of muslims fought for the Nazis, you do know this ?
    1
  6588. Its the scroungers and benefits cheats that steal from you not the Government.
    1
  6589. So get rich, or at least financially comfortable, all it takes is effort.
    1
  6590.  thomas robert  Or every large organisation, targets are always set at the centre.
    1
  6591. His degree is irrelevant. His experience in the City and Hong Kong is as is his success in business. He's estimated to be worth @ £100m.
    1
  6592. Some people will have to ditch their sense of entitlement and face reality. Decide upon your priorities and act accordingly, it's what i have always done.
    1
  6593. Whats stopping you becoming one, if its such a good job ?
    1
  6594. The markets like him and immediately reacted positively, exactly what's needed.
    1
  6595.  @stephfoxwell4620  Four very shitty hovels in London and the South East.
    1
  6596. He has for me.
    1
  6597. Replaced by Angela Rayner or Dianne Abbot ?
    1
  6598. After 3 years it's now £44,000.
    1
  6599. You need to grow up and think about someone other than yourself.
    1
  6600. Probably, but what do you imagine would have happened if this information was released at the time ?
    1
  6601. With Nat West, not Coutts. Remember if he sues the Bank which the taxpayer owns 38%, he is hurting us ! Everyone that closes their account is also just hurting themselves, but they are probably too stupid to make the connection.
    1
  6602. Knowing or suspecting isn't enough.
    1
  6603.  @garagenigel  The ECHR is the problem and the sooner we rid ourselves of it the better.
    1
  6604. So true and well put !
    1
  6605. A very senior judge most probably. They have the experience and expertise.
    1
  6606. Think big, not small.
    1
  6607. Did she riot and attack the Police ?
    1
  6608.  @TimmsMJ  If you are referring to Sunak's wife having non Dom tax status, its not a loophole its a deliberate policy to encourage very wealthy people who can live anywhere in the world they choose, to live in the UK. All their UK earnings are subject to UK tax plus they pay a large fee ( far greater than you pay in Tax) for the privilege. These individuals then spend their wealth here which is great for the UK economy and the treasury. Just think how much Ambrovich another Non Dom spent here ?
    1
  6609. Anyone with the resources to be able to Bank with Coutts, is probably glad the little shit has been told to piss off. The King and the super rich are it's major customers.
    1
  6610. Who cares, how sad people must be.
    1
  6611. He's earning his six figure salary from GB News.
    1
  6612. Should Reform gain control of some local councils will they actually be putting local people first ?
    1
  6613. Interesting that MP's require to be elected, presumably by an electorate of even bigger idiots. In which case the electorate would seem to be represented by someone truely representative of themselves.
    1
  6614. I'm one of three households, there are only three houses.
    1
  6615. Spoken like a person who desperately wants to buy a house but can't afford too. Have you noticed the number of lenders that are withdrawing mortgage deals as interest rates remain firm and the expectation of a fall in rates is moving backwards.
    1
  6616. Lack of storage capacity which isn't anything new.
    1
  6617. The overall cost to the economy of which the NHS is just one is far greater than the duty raised. I support an immediate doubling of the duty, make the cost to smokers really hurt.
    1
  6618. I envy Henry V111, he was able to behead his ex wives when he grew tired of them, I had to pay a bloody big divorce settlement.
    1
  6619. Successive Governments over many years.
    1
  6620. He reads it perfectly, his agenda is very different to yours.
    1
  6621. Well said and Im sure like me you worked very hard to achieve what you have.
    1
  6622. It's a great topic for winding people up and who knows what the priorities of future governments will be. However having a decent work or Private pension makes a lot of sense.
    1
  6623. MP's salaries are set independently. This year their increase was only 2.7%, last year they didn't get an increase. So just 2.7% over the last 2 years, do you know anyone who else who received so little ? You really should check your facts and not believe your stupid friends !
    1
  6624. When he does Im sure he will tell us all.
    1
  6625. The Supreme Court provided a legal definition. In the world we live in that was extremely important.
    1
  6626. Revealing it could potentially endanger lives particular for something this emotive.
    1
  6627. When Cooper replaces him ........................
    1
  6628. The country never gets a say, don't you understand how our system works ?
    1
  6629. Socialism produces absolutely nothing, it only ever costs the taxpayer.
    1
  6630. Do you actually understand the huge significance of the downfall of the Assad regime ? Why not find out ?
    1
  6631. Sounds rather like my ex wifes divorce petition.
    1
  6632.  @stephfoxwell4620  It will be 4% again, but unlikely before 2025.
    1
  6633. Why would you ?
    1
  6634. Political donations from foreigners aren't permitted in the UK.
    1
  6635. Agreed, let's start with Mick Lynch's salary of £124,000 !
    1
  6636. Agreed.
    1
  6637. The simple approach is much better.
    1
  6638.  @EpicAelflaed  India and Pakistan have a largely hostile relationship.
    1
  6639. For what ,an incomplete knowledge of copyright law. Hymns are too old to be protected by copyright, but the rights to say a Beatles song will have an owner.
    1
  6640. I don't know, Penny Mordaunt has big bangers !
    1
  6641. No one wanted to live close to a Nuclear Power station and still doesn't.
    1
  6642. A state controlled judiciary, just like Putin has. No thanks.
    1
  6643. Why not email your MP and suggest it ?
    1
  6644. I watched a video recently from Japan, everyone was wearing a mask, there were no exceptions.
    1
  6645.  @darrenwarby32  He knows about as much as you do about being a King.
    1
  6646. What's a Passport if not ID ?
    1
  6647.  @thegoldenpanther6986  Guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal court, if it can't the verdict must be not guilty. It's never given as innocent. Lots of guilty people have been found not guilty because the threshold of proof is very high.
    1
  6648.  @carriered4715  Reputational damage !
    1
  6649. Not with Nat West shareholders and the taxpayer owns 38%. Not with anyone with a Pension Fund either who will have seen its value drop.
    1
  6650. That's much better than running the risk of letting him think for himself.
    1
  6651. Starmer was against the reduction in the basic rate of tax in the mini budget.
    1
  6652. Then doing everything possible to rebuild and strengthen the economy should be everyones first priority.
    1
  6653.  @OllyO-gt8pg  Smoke at home as much as you like.
    1
  6654. Poll is meaningless. It's MP's in Parliament that count.
    1
  6655. You should really check your facts and not blindly follow others. No details concerning Farages account were disclosed, just the Banks eligibility which Farage himself has stated he no longer meets.
    1
  6656. Take personal responsibility for your own future, its a bit scary but you may just find that it works ?
    1
  6657. Starmer - Jimmy Savile
    1
  6658. Labour ironically are changing No Fault Evictions and strengthening renters rights. Seems very at odds with so many of the comments ?
    1
  6659. @johnmarkrobinson2924 Yet Labour are introducing new laws to change No Fault Evictions and strengthening renters rights.
    1
  6660. It always is, thats nothing new.
    1
  6661. Why would you have faith in a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer from a wealthy family ? Hardly a man of the people !
    1
  6662. The potential for violence is far greater by banning than not. How would you enforce a ban if up to 1 million people still turned out ?
    1
  6663. Probably because in the absence of any other information that is what they are legally required to do.
    1
  6664. Agreed, it's heading in the right direction but not fast enough.
    1
  6665. Thats very naive.
    1
  6666. He is absolutely right !
    1
  6667.  @rodkennedy7245  Other inmates can and do attend the multi faith chapel.
    1
  6668.  @chkldstgee2433  Clearly they don't, they just like to repeat the narrative.
    1
  6669. Don't watch it and you don't need to.
    1
  6670. Reform have less than 1% of all MP's in Parliament, thats the reality.
    1
  6671. Should all Reform members be sacked from their jobs for their inappropriate comments about Labour because they want a Reform government ?
    1
  6672. Hope they all supported the hospitality sector whilst there.
    1
  6673. As I recall her tweet also called for someone to be killed.
    1
  6674. You should really listen, if you did you wouldn't ask stupid questions.
    1
  6675. Better send them to Ukraine where they are most needed.
    1
  6676. Probably gained more accounts now Farage isn't a customer.
    1
  6677.  @aaronaaronson7600  Because they have ambition and don't expect things to be handed to them on a plate. It's what you achieve not what everyone else does that matters.
    1
  6678. The UK would be a much safer place to live if we adopted Singapores strict laws. 33 offences carry the death penalty, can you imagine that in the UK ?
    1
  6679. I recall the muppets predicting a total wipeout of the Tories at the election.
    1
  6680. It's easy to criticise with the benefit of hindsight. As I recall at the beginning of the Pandemic Boris was blamed for @ 20,000 unnecessary deaths for not locking down soon enough. How quickly people forget.
    1
  6681. The estimates of how many Starlin killed range from 6 to 60 million. Starmer has a long way to go.
    1
  6682. At some point public outrage will justifiably boil over and these idiots will get to experience a different interpretation of peaceful and non violent.
    1
  6683. What you mean is if it was white man ?
    1
  6684. In many instances it is. Where would the NHS be without it ? Extremist groups and those preaching hatred have no place in our society.
    1
  6685. Trail by media you mean ?
    1
  6686.  @johnwheeler3071  What right do you or any other member of the public have to see it ?
    1
  6687. What did you do to help yourself..................absolutely nothing !
    1
  6688. Bigger problem created. French retaliate by closing all their ports to UK shipping, who is the bigger loser ?
    1
  6689. Four years won't come any quicker though.
    1
  6690. They will be the ones that will suffer when all their essential services are cancelled.
    1
  6691. Never have protestors been hated by so many. These idiots should suspend themselves from a very tall tree.
    1
  6692. Love is blind.
    1
  6693. Addressing the most immediate problem is the top priority. Only when these stop can the underlying issues be raised.
    1
  6694. Starmer changes his every day to suit what he thinks the public want to hear.
    1
  6695. Why don't you Google "How a Public Enquiry works" and amaze your friends with how clever you are. You may learn something useful ?
    1
  6696. Probably all, even Prince Andrew !
    1
  6697. The german government is more concerned about the recent election successes of the AFD and this is their way of appeasing a large number of pissed off voters.
    1
  6698. Not a statement one hears everyday. Well said.
    1
  6699. How about we send you instead. Do you believe Putin will stop at Ukraine ?
    1
  6700. We need world peace too.
    1
  6701. It's wrong to single out this countries Covid response, most major economies adopted the same response . Unfortunately all have come out of Covid at the same time and caused a spike in demand in what is a global market.
    1
  6702. Don't, go to the Cenotaph yourself and get all your friends to join you.
    1
  6703. @Johnny Alucard No doubt they are all recorded on CCTV and it's just a matter of time until the knock on the door comes.
    1
  6704. Good luck with that.
    1
  6705. Under Putin you would no longer be breathing !
    1
  6706. The taxpayer is a shareholder nothing more.
    1
  6707. The police have my full support. Their actions make me feel much safer.
    1
  6708.  @tara1941  How would that help them ?
    1
  6709. Sir Cyril Smith Labour MP serial child sex abuser, the very worst kind of scum.
    1
  6710. Try living without them ? They pay my Pension.
    1
  6711. Why would you want to stop all immigration ? Stop illegal immigration and low skilled, low paid immigration.
    1
  6712. Who would sack them, the are elected by their constituents. He may face a recall petition but thats up to his constituents.
    1
  6713. Have you forgotten the headlines blaming Boris for thousands of unnecessary deaths due to not locking down soon enough ?
    1
  6714. Did this stupid old woman consider that oil was used in the manufacture of her clothing. Apparently two thirds of our clothing is made from fossil fuel synthetics. Are we now going to see naked Extinction Rebellion protestors sitting outside large clothing stores ?
    1
  6715. Your comment assumes that they are actually citizens of another country and that the UK has a return agreement with those countries.
    1
  6716. The poor will be really buggered then with no one left to pay their benefits.
    1
  6717. The Ukraine war was something we couldn't have planned for.
    1
  6718. Her father is the worlds highest paid politician, he earned US$82m in the last 12 months and that's at the age of 93 ! She is hardly a woman of the people ?
    1
  6719. It's not only the obvious answer but the one that gives the UK tax payer the biggest savings, why can't Starmer see it ?
    1
  6720. How would it be independent with a whistleblower leading it ?
    1
  6721. Perhaps that tells you that what's being shown on Youtube isn't the whole story ? Dig a bit deeper !
    1
  6722. You must live in a really shitty place ? It's time to move away.
    1
  6723. Why does he need one ?
    1
  6724. Cash is King doesn't mean what you think. It's an old expression used in accountancy pointing out that if a business doesn't have money in its bank account it can't pay its bills even if on paper its very profitable and is owed lots of money by its customers.
    1
  6725. Cooper for PM, such a lovely lady.
    1
  6726. Voting should be made compulsory. Just look at the low turnout at recent by elections, the real winner is apathy !
    1
  6727.  @richardgallagher4880  Indian parents born in Southampton, so British.
    1
  6728. The same fine as everyone else attending work gatherings with refreshments at No.10. Equality for all is surely a good thing ?
    1
  6729.  @mountainsofmourne  DVLA will not give out that information, Google it.
    1
  6730. As will the Treasury, higher price equals higher stamp duty.
    1
  6731. Do you have any idea how long an enquiry of this magnitude will last ?
    1
  6732. Ironically made by the BBC and shown on ITV.
    1
  6733. Have you ever spent time in a Police cell or Prison ?
    1
  6734. No name, no brain.
    1
  6735. "Tit for tat" would be the response and everyone loses.
    1
  6736. You can keep it as a garden ornament. The key elements are the availability and affordability of fossil fuels as we transition to alternatives.
    1
  6737. My Council isn't effected and it's properly run by the Tories.
    1
  6738. They been swallowed up by a black hole !
    1
  6739. More fool them for voting Labour because it's what they always do.
    1
  6740. Even leaders of oppressive communist regimes, like China, Russia and North Korea who couldn't be more different !
    1
  6741. Poster boy for obesity.
    1
  6742. Thankfully your opinion isn't shared.
    1
  6743. The official opposition have a Shadow cabinet, Reform have spokespersons. It's just a play on words.
    1
  6744. In the middle of the deep water channel, so none can get off.
    1
  6745. Why do assume if a farm is sold for any reason that it won't still be a farm ? Does it matter who owns it, Farmer Brown or farmer Clarkson.
    1
  6746. Good luck with that, not everything is within the Ombudsmans mandate.
    1
  6747. You will be surprised to learn that she was right, it's copyright infringement. If you doubt me "Google' it. I know it sounds ridiculous !
    1
  6748. Why would either Labour or Tories want it, rather like asking Turkeys to vote for Xmas !
    1
  6749. Very sad, but at least you didn't kill others because you were unknowingly infected.
    1
  6750. Yet she was forced out by her party.
    1
  6751. So no Labour Party, I'm liking this idea.
    1
  6752. If you have never suffered from mental illness you have no idea where your mind goes to.
    1
  6753. Zero tolerance and long prison sentences for offenders.
    1
  6754. Criminals after they are arrested and convicted for acts of violence. How will having a parent or brother in prison help a family ?
    1
  6755. I don't want one, it was the right thing to do at the time and I still made money.
    1
  6756. Envy is so unattractive.
    1
  6757. Oxford educated, ex Bank of England and highly regarded by the City. It's you who are out of your depth.
    1
  6758. Top men.
    1
  6759. To where ?
    1
  6760.  @michaelmarshall9132  Finished and up and running by the end of the month which is when they needed not several years time.
    1
  6761. Why is it a surprise that a very rich and successful man associated with other rich and successful people. I once lived next door to a man convicted of armed robbery with violence, does it make me the same ?
    1
  6762. The current estimate of cost to raise the personal allowance to £20k is £41 billion a year. Where will this come from ?
    1
  6763. They risk their lives crammed into small boats coming across the channel, so the barge will seem like the Hilton to them.
    1
  6764. Isn't that exactly what people asking them to do with their Energy bills ?
    1
  6765. That's great value. The US President has 2 huge jets (Air Force one) funded by the taxpayer.
    1
  6766.  @Anonymous56657  Google "Bridgen lied in Court" and see if you feel the same ?
    1
  6767. Yet China, Russia and North Korea did the same thing. How is that possible ?
    1
  6768. Trusts are anything but simple and have many disadvantages most notably the loss of direct control of your assets.
    1
  6769. Fascist Labour voters
    1
  6770.  @mollymo6229  You need to flat share or consider renting a room and reduce your outgoings significantly otherwise you are only going backwards. Hard decisions are needed, if you are ever to move forward. Good luck.
    1
  6771. Who are the British people though ?
    1
  6772. Remove the statute, demolish the arms houses, they are a much larger monument to this man.
    1
  6773. The Public Order Act 1986, section 5. Introduced not by Labour, but the Thatcher government.
    1
  6774. You are legally entitled to use reasonable force to do so.
    1
  6775. Court Orders can be challenged in court. I did and won. Breaching them is Contempt and can get you sent to prison.
    1
  6776. The general public. What do you imagine would have happened had this information been made available at the time ?
    1
  6777. The difference is that it's not painted on the side of the Palace which would probably also require planning permission.
    1
  6778. You are naive, by the time the enquiry reports we will have all moved on.
    1
  6779. Reform can afford to make promises that they will never be in position to deliver.
    1
  6780. The House of Lords perform a very useful function, without them every piece of government legislation no matter how idiotic would become law without being challenged.
    1
  6781. I value my health too much to smoke, i don't care how cheap they are.
    1
  6782. Organised crime would need to take their case to the ECHR claiming their human rights have been breached.
    1
  6783. Why heartbreaking, why not their own stupid fault for putting themselves in such a dangerous situation.
    1
  6784. Sad but true.
    1
  6785. Putin has taken a huge hit with the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria. Both Russia and Iran were big supporters and now the balance of power in the Middle East has shifted in favour of the West.
    1
  6786. The thing abut wars is that only the victor gets to decide who the war criminals are.
    1
  6787. The B of E has a delicate balancing act to perform. Whilst I agree realistically base rate should be @ 9% the cost to the economy of doing so at the present time would be be too great.
    1
  6788. You could become a Councillor if you really cared ?
    1
  6789. On 5th September we will have a new PM. What they say and do is what matters !
    1
  6790. Excellent point. People have to plan for retirement and ensure they have enough to live comfortably. Fail to plan, plan to fail !
    1
  6791. They have been in place for years. I retired from banking in 2005 and we had restrictions then.
    1
  6792. Very true, you can be asset rich, but cash poor !
    1
  6793. You are funny. The customers of Coutts are the King and the super rich, the elites of society, none of whom would want to be associated with Farage.
    1
  6794. Whilst you are right in theory, the Bank of England has a delicate balancing act to perform. A base rate of @ 9% would have a devarsating effect on the economy.
    1
  6795. Its the Bank for the super rich, the entry criteria is wealth and lots of it !
    1
  6796. I did when my gold digging ex wife called them and made a false domestic abuse accusation out of greed.
    1
  6797. Braverman is her own worst enemy. Whilst I agree with much of what she says, she needs to turn the volume down.
    1
  6798. Labour in particular aren't interested so it's a non starter.
    1
  6799. Look in the mirror, if you want to know who is to blame. The public let this happen, you have voice, let your MP know what your feelings are. Thats his job !
    1
  6800. The policy may have been followed but not the law. One judge may interpret it one way and then another in a higher court reverse his decision. If the law was black and white, who would need lawyers ?
    1
  6801. There are various types of abuse, one relates to financial control, so it doesn't take a huge leap to see how this is possible. My ex wife reported me to the police for abuse when I refused to increase her divorce settlement. Apparently the word "no" is abusive !
    1
  6802. On what legal basis ?
    1
  6803. You probably don't have the necessary skill set.
    1
  6804. For me on the NHS waiting list for a life changing operation, thats my No.1 priority. Uncontrolled immigration is a distant second. Not all immigration is bad.
    1
  6805. The ones you can't afford too.
    1
  6806. Fail to plan, plan to fail ! That should be Labours catchphrase.
    1
  6807. The UK probably has the most highly regulated Banking sector. Just look at the recently announced profit figures.
    1
  6808. Would you as a parent let this happen to your daughter ?
    1
  6809.  @scottsound4711  That will go way over his head !
    1
  6810. Sweden is almost twice the size of the UK and has 1/6th of its population. How can you compare ?
    1
  6811. There would be something else to take its place.
    1
  6812. I recall doing very well.
    1
  6813. That's not what he did. Google the facts of the case.
    1
  6814. I have no problem with that.
    1
  6815. Just let them in is his plan.
    1
  6816. GB News like the BBC has its own agenda.
    1
  6817. Starmer hasn't realised yet that he could be hated even more.
    1
  6818. What is puTpose ?
    1
  6819. The public have a far bigger appetite for bad news than good. Why is that ?
    1
  6820. The Police has a need for people at all levels, just like all organisations.
    1
  6821.  @Bobisalive  I wonder if rather than the tax cuts, personal allowances had been raised for all so that everyone benefited equally, if there would have been such concern over increasing debt ?
    1
  6822. It's a great bit of distraction.
    1
  6823. Did any of this allegedly happen in the UK ?
    1
  6824. In life you rarely get what you had hoped for.
    1
  6825. Getting involved yourself ?
    1
  6826. Most are successful business people with substantial assets and multiple sources of income.
    1
  6827. We need less people.
    1
  6828. Her father at the age of 93, earned US$82m in the last 12 months. I didn't think politicians from super rich families were liked or trusted to look after the needs of ordinary people ?
    1
  6829.  @richjones4956  He can't.
    1
  6830. Substance abuse is a sin to Islam, you knew this of course ?
    1
  6831. That's probably considered a hate crime, then you will be arrested, photographed and have your DNA taken.
    1
  6832. The MPC sets interest rates, there are 9 members on the committee from various areas including the B of E.
    1
  6833.  @vanpallandt5799  Agreed, it was about perception rather than substance. Who do the poor think pays the most in taxes !
    1
  6834. The policy was correct, who doesn't want a high growth, low tax economy, the timing wasn't.
    1
  6835. Your career path should be clear ?
    1
  6836. Why would the so called hero of ordinary people be so desperate to keep an account with the most elitist of all banks. Their customer are the King and the super rich. Don't you find that rather at odds with his public image ?
    1
  6837.  @deankirby7237  Right behind your computer keyboard more like.
    1
  6838.  @communismwillbeeradicated.6128  Absolutely not. What we need is for the public to be fully supporting the Police, not crying racism, infringement of civil liberties or brutality every time tougher Police methods are proposed or introduced. The Police are not being allowed to do the job you and I want them to do, that's what's wrong.
    1
  6839. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it.
    1
  6840. Who is this juvenile tosser, shouldn't he be at school ?
    1
  6841. The fewer idiots that have guns illegally the better. Armed Police can ensure they shoot the criminals not ordinary people.
    1
  6842. The public don't give our armed Police officers the support they deserve.
    1
  6843. Perhaps she was waiting to see how much more money the girl could get and when she couldn't selling the story to the Sun was the next best thing ?
    1
  6844. Any idiot can criticise !
    1
  6845. The reality is the EU is our largest export market, it accounted for @41% of all UK exports last year. That's £358 billion worth.
    1
  6846. Liz Truss said this earlier this week and most Youtubers thought she was nuts !
    1
  6847. Most Youtubers are clueless.
    1
  6848. GB News never had any credibility, it simply panders scandal and racial hatred. Boris is a very welcome addition.
    1
  6849. For most people the cost of a house is less important than the cost of borrowing. House sales will reduce as will the building of new ones resulting in less houses actually being offered for sale.
    1
  6850. Can't argue with that.
    1
  6851. Are you living in a tent in a field ?
    1
  6852. Seems like a waste of your life's potential. You only get one so use it wisely and be the best you can be.
    1
  6853. What is the Public Order Order Act for if not to give the Police power to remove Just Stop Oil protestors from preventing ordinary hard working people getting on with their lives ? Hopefully this incident will lead the Home Secretary to issue a directive to every Chief Constable to do just this. Well done that man.
    1
  6854. Yet the government was blamed when inflation rose largely due to factors beyond its control. As we don't live in bubble, outside factors good and bad will always have an effect, sometimes a very significant one.
    1
  6855. People didn't trust the Tory's, so they didn't believe him.
    1
  6856. It's temporary, they will be moved onto Detention Centres. Wherever you put them, someone will be pissed off.
    1
  6857. A very average senior management salary, less than a GP.
    1
  6858. Duly elected politicians and governments decide our future.
    1
  6859. Not a very good career move on behalf of the officers concerned. This will haunt them for many years.
    1
  6860.  @tofueatingwokerati2039  High earners tend to eat more expensive meals, wear more expensive clothes and drive more expensive thirsty cars.
    1
  6861. Interesting comment "if they have earned it" ? Has a Premier Division footballer really earned his £365,000 a week ?
    1
  6862. Google "How a Public Enquiry works' ?
    1
  6863. Off shore wind farms are much more efficient than on shore ones.
    1
  6864. The buck stops with the Home Secretary.
    1
  6865. No, attending in person and interacting with other world leaders is essential. In business we call this networking, then when you do phone them you already know each other.
    1
  6866. When you are conscripted , it will be priceless.
    1
  6867. How do you square being a man of the people with having an account with a Bank whose customers are the King and the super rich. Clearly he thought he was better than you and me and an ordinary Bank wasn't good enough for him !
    1
  6868.  @GloriaL28  Pre industrial revolution there was very little carbon emissions.
    1
  6869. The german government feels threatened by the recent election successes of the far right AFD. This is a reaction to and an attempt to win those voters back.
    1
  6870. The Police simply reflect the society they operate in. The public need to reject woke culture and make it clear what they want from our Police.
    1
  6871.  @mariewalmsley6143  Agreed, it's a subject he has dedicated his life too.
    1
  6872. Avoidance is legitimate, evasion isn't. Why pay tax that's avoidable ? How do you think accountants make living if not by helping people and businesses only pay the tax that is absolutely necessary.
    1
  6873. As at today Middleton isn't eligible, due to HMRC banning him from being a company director for his failure to pay £1m in taxes.
    1
  6874. That's irrelevant it's who the voting public gave a huge majority too. When you cried for change and Tories out, you knew exactly who you were letting in.
    1
  6875. As she was acting on behalf of the Bank, it's the Bank that is in the wrong.
    1
  6876.  @johnrudd9550  How would you represent a constituency in the north and work in Westminster ?
    1
  6877. Tell you what, let's start a riot at your house.
    1
  6878.  Spanish John  Not in the UK.
    1
  6879.  @phillipliggins1549  Hope your wish comes true very soon. Happy Xmas.
    1
  6880. As Im sure your Pension Fund does on your behalf, so you too will benefit.
    1
  6881. TFL's finances have never been worse.
    1
  6882. Reforms new Party Chairman and biggest donor is a muslim. Is that very British ?
    1
  6883. The rich are rich because they are more clever than you and if they aren't they can afford to pay someone who is.
    1
  6884.  @malcolmhenaughan6786  True and the rich see opportunities when the poor only see problems.
    1
  6885. Who cares what a non entity Scottish MP from a minority party thinks !
    1
  6886. Pensioners, not old age pensioners, it really pisses me off.
    1
  6887. The price of a house is far less important than the cost of borrowing. It is this that determines if or what you can afford to buy.
    1
  6888. Well said, such a shame there are so many ignorant and jealous people.
    1
  6889.  @Allegro-wp8xf  Who elected you to do your job ?
    1
  6890. Perks of the job, I had lots in banking.
    1
  6891. Work doesn't just involve physical effort. Using your mind can be just as exhausting, but is usually so much better paid.
    1
  6892. It doesn't matter, all house mortgages are secured by the property itself, it's the loan that is taken out by the person.
    1
  6893. Which should be the prime objective.
    1
  6894. Remember it's you who will be paying, assuming you actually pay tax ?
    1
  6895.  @ruthcollins2841  To be fair the only tool the Bank have to reduce inflation with is interest rates. I would have liked to see an immediate rate rise of at least 1%, with a further one on 3 Nov when the MPC meets.
    1
  6896. Unlikely, unless they are really crap at them.
    1
  6897. Agreed, only those who don't need the money will be able to afford to be MP's which will ensure a much better quality of MP's.
    1
  6898. At some point thats a given.
    1
  6899. The 2019 manifesto didn't mention anything about the governments intended response to a world wide Pandemic should one occur. Did we call an election to give the government a mandate ?
    1
  6900. That's how I see it too. Let's be honest a drug addict will sell their arse for the price of a fix !
    1
  6901. How do you deport a British citizen ?
    1
  6902. Well done Council. Illegals should be kept in detention centres, not hotels.
    1
  6903. Many pensioners have a standard of living you will never achieve. Give it to those pensioners living in homes in Council tax bands A to C.
    1
  6904. Relatively low level offences and probably a first offence, so no surprise. The question you should be asking is why didn't the CPS decide on more serious charges ?
    1
  6905. They have been arrested for violent disorder (Sky News) so Im sure you can join the dots.
    1
  6906. But the government do. By electing them the public have given them the mandate to create and amend legislation.
    1
  6907. Neither do, that's why my new house sits in 2 acres.
    1
  6908. Because they are poor, if they weren't they wouldn't be poor !
    1
  6909. Did you know that all illegal immigrants need do is to enter UK waters which extend up to 12 miles into the Channel. Thats why the boats are so overloaded.
    1
  6910. It will be very interesting if Trump gets to be President in the US and Europe continues to see the growth in right wing parties.
    1
  6911. When you are the Banker to the King and the super rich, such things don't exist.
    1
  6912. Not a country known for good judgement.
    1
  6913. Why you want to sue yourself ? The taxpayer own 38% of Nat West !
    1
  6914. Her performance in turning around Nat West speaks for her merit. Today the share price as had a big fall.
    1
  6915. Did you not listen ?
    1
  6916. If the issue is solely about food production, why does it matter who owns the farm as long as they continue to produce food ? Farmer Brown or farmer Clarkson.
    1
  6917. Hopefully full of illegal immigrants ?
    1
  6918. Thats not its purpose. However based on the evidence uncovered during the enquiry there may be criminal prosecutions.
    1
  6919. The reason is Farage, splitting the Tory vote. He gifted Labour its huge majority and the ability to d anything it wants.
    1
  6920. Perhaps it should be made law that all adults should carry at least one form of ID, then they choose.
    1
  6921. What a silly child you are, I bet your parents are so proud of you.
    1
  6922. Google "Why Pakistan is important to UK".
    1
  6923. Sadly it was legal, campaign for a change in the law.
    1
  6924. Reforms biggest donor and new Party Chairman is a muslim. You didn't know ?
    1
  6925. It always has been. If you have a life policy thats what your life is worth and you choose the amount !
    1
  6926. No news outlet is better at spreading hate to the feeble minded.
    1
  6927. Not during this Parliament and who knows what a future government will do.
    1
  6928. Always follow the money, it's obvious.
    1
  6929. What were their parents doing or didn't they care ?
    1
  6930. Already forgotten, too much living too do.
    1
  6931. Despite her lack of formal education she is very ambitious and highly motivated and thats far more important if you want to become successful. Now you know what it takes to become one, do it for yourself.
    1
  6932. He's not a very happy person.
    1
  6933. If a government makes it too uncomfortable for a large corporation to operate, they will simply go somewhere more friendly. Thousands of people will then loose their jobs and the country will loose the tax revenue. Nothing is quite as easy as it first appears.
    1
  6934. True, but it's also a banks prerogative to make its own commercial decisions, even though you may not agree with them.
    1
  6935. This is what happens when the membership and MP's don't agree on who they want as leader, the MP's win.
    1
  6936. He looks like he should still be in short trousers, what a tosser.
    1
  6937.  @benjaminsavage4204  Anyone who enters this country illegally is a criminal and should be treated as such. Preventing anyone entering the UK illegally should be the first priority. Im sick of my taxes being used for the benefit of those who have no right to be in this country and support any government policies initiatives to do so. If this upsets the bleeding heart lefties tough.
    1
  6938. I suspect like me you are boomer, the generation that apparently had it so easy !
    1
  6939. The damage was done long before Truss became PM and Labour were complicit.
    1
  6940. Assessed independently.
    1
  6941. Sounds very much like my ex wife did in order to get me arrested for refusing to give her any more money.
    1
  6942. It's a double act, government is responsible for fiscal policy (taxes and spend) and the Bank for monetary policy (interest rates).
    1
  6943.  @imbonkers3629  This target should have been doubled with the invasion of Ukraine.
    1
  6944. Nothing unusual for large events, had them at the Cup Final, you just didn't see them.
    1
  6945. Silly boy !
    1
  6946. Agreed, well said.
    1
  6947. Neither did a criminal record.
    1
  6948. Perhaps because all those posting comments here are doing so from the safety of home. I have no hesitation in helping the Police.
    1
  6949. Not to want to be a Gun clubs bank would be a commercial decision, not an idealogical one.
    1
  6950. Spot on. I know of a very large development that despite having the planning depts recommendation the local council refused it.
    1
  6951. The march is legal, it fails to reach the required threshold to ban it, it's that simple. Better an organised march with an agreed route than a disorganised one with thens of thousands of people doing their own thing. Think with your brain not your balls.
    1
  6952. The Federal Reserve doesn't think much of Trumps plan either. Inflationary and will reduce growth.
    1
  6953. Politicians worry about being popular, Judges don't.
    1
  6954. In that case it's an ideal place for unwelcome freeloading parasites.
    1
  6955. Agreed, normal service needs to be resumed asap.
    1
  6956. Life is stressful. You have to learn to deal with it as best you can or it will kill you. Death is stress free.
    1
  6957. It's also a change in the infra structure. A petrol car is useless if there are no petrol stations because all the sites have been sold off.
    1
  6958. There are many pensioners who are substantially better off than younger people with families. Cancelling the winter fuel payments at the same time as giving inflation busting pay rises to public sector workers is just wrong. If these payments were restricted to basic rate taxpayers that would seem much fairer.
    1
  6959. How little you know, pathetic.
    1
  6960. Most Banks have on line facilities for paying in cheques
    1
  6961. Reeves delivered the budget Starmer wanted. Do you think he wasn't involved ?
    1
  6962. Jimmy Saville .....really ?
    1
  6963. Opposition is easy, everything you say is based on hindsight and no one can prove you wrong.
    1
  6964.  @fogellmclovin6278  Very funny. Whats a women Sir Kier, that's a tough one. Hardly an endorsement.
    1
  6965. France is this country's old enemy. It would be good if the whole country united and boycotted all French goods and foods.
    1
  6966. Reforms new party chairman and biggest donor is a muslim. Did you know this ?
    1
  6967. I was a fan as were so many kids at the time, never missed an episode of Jim I'LL Fix It ! I also like Rolf Harris and Gary Glitter. It was a different world back then.
    1
  6968. Absolutely correct.
    1
  6969. Absolutely the right thing to do. I'm looking forward to two tax cutting budgets before the election.
    1
  6970. We could deploy the Navy in force and blockade the Channel, allow legitimate shipping and turn around every small boat.
    1
  6971. Have you ever been arrested ? I have.
    1
  6972. He is the boss !
    1
  6973. What do you know about her ? Nothing I bet. Her father is the worlds highest paid politician, in the last 12 months he earned USS82m at the age of 93. She is from a super rich family, just like all those privileged Tories you love to hate.
    1
  6974. A petty criminal with a string of convictions including the supply of cocaine and entering the US illegally. You didn't know ?
    1
  6975. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it.
    1
  6976. Obviously, her contract would ensure it.
    1
  6977. Interestingly the economists of most major UK banks (like HSBC who are the largest in the UK and Europe) broadly agree with the B of E policy.
    1
  6978. What you fail to understand is that only a Government initiated Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel a person to attend the enquiry. Otherwise they can simply tell you to .... off !
    1
  6979. I won't, life is good.
    1
  6980. OK but they must have lived in London for at least 10 years.
    1
  6981. Governments make choices, canceling the winter fuel payment was a choice not a necessity.
    1
  6982. No one is interrogated at a Public enquiry, they are questioned under oath.
    1
  6983.  @snowyowel7961  Susanna Reids salary is now £1.1m. The Manager of Manchester City, £20m !
    1
  6984.  @djbogz1921  He took an 80% pay cut to become PM. His previous years earnings before becoming PM were £824,000.
    1
  6985. If you are on minimum wage or do a very ordinary job, the salary may seem high. When compared with other professionals like Doctors, Solicitors, Accountants, Architects, they all earn more. Unlike most other jobs, MP's place of business is Westminster, their constituency and home can be several hundred miles away so expenses are very necessary.
    1
  6986. If the issue is solely food production why does it matter who owns the farm ? Farmer Brown or farmer Clarkson.
    1
  6987. Obviously not much point on giving a report no one can hear.
    1
  6988. All but 2 of the affected Councils are Tory controlled.
    1
  6989. Life is about choices, some are very unpleasant.
    1
  6990. Starmer as a minority party leader will have a small spot at PMQ's.
    1
  6991. My neighbour is a farmer, sensibly he rents his land to others for a fixed rental income. He spends his time doing much more profitable things. Some farmers are good business people others sadly aren't.
    1
  6992. Things are never black and white.These things should never happen, sadly they do.
    1
  6993. Rather like the right calling those on the left communists, silly meaningless words.
    1
  6994. Loose the Muslim vote, retain the Jewish vote. He can't please both ?
    1
  6995. I would expect a CEO to approve all senior management appointments. Anything less seems irresponsible.
    1
  6996. The clever person makes money irrespective of economic conditions.
    1
  6997. Home secretary would be a good fit. Thats what a smart leader would do.
    1
  6998.  @annemurphy9339  That's a good thing, right ? The worlds resources are finite.
    1
  6999. I don't.
    1
  7000. They aren't the only ex service personnel who will attending.
    1
  7001. RBS and Lloyds were the only banks bailed out by the taxpayer. Only RBS hasn't fully repaid, but the taxpayer remains part owner until it does.
    1
  7002. Public Inquiries are usually headed by a Judge or Ex Judge.
    1
  7003.  @suzy7726  What nasty things have the people from that Mosque done ?
    1
  7004. Only the working class are fixated on this outdated concept.
    1
  7005. Lots of things are being discussed in government.
    1
  7006. There is no point. On the 5th September the new PM, probably Liz Truss will announced. It's what she says and does that matters.
    1
  7007. He won't, it's not possible but having a closer relationship on trade and defence makes absolute sense.
    1
  7008.  @timothywatson659  So very true. Brand behaviour was probably far worse than Andrews.
    1
  7009. No expediency is !
    1
  7010. A court never delivers a verdict of Innocent only not Guilty. Guilt has to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. To date Brand hasn't even been interviewed by the Police.
    1
  7011. I suspect she is too as I don't anyone who didn't break the rules knowingly and repeatedly.
    1
  7012.  @B0neTV  I sold a property a few years ago that my parents had built in the early 1960's for almost 200 times it's original cost. The buyers demolished it !
    1
  7013. Can it field 650 credible candidates ?
    1
  7014. Sue the taxpayer, that's who will pay.
    1
  7015. Labour said they would not increase, income tax, VAT or employees NI, they haven't. As the full state pension is currently less than the personal tax allowance, they aren't taxed on their state pension.
    1
  7016.  @jockwilson221  You have obviously had one and it has effected your brain. where did you get your info from "The Beano" ?
    1
  7017. Whats stopping you making one ?
    1
  7018. That's the very best type of work to have.
    1
  7019. Lets make Peckham the dumping ground for all illegal immigrants, they are obviously very welcome there.
    1
  7020. By who ?
    1
  7021. No, they are trying to defuse potential conflict.
    1
  7022. Agreed, when they have been charged.
    1
  7023. Increasing my pension by 10.1% certainly doesn't !
    1
  7024.  @terencephillips6833  But not as much as the price of energy.
    1
  7025. Your choice, just as its someone else's choice to exclude you
    1
  7026.  @Rose-eq1xm  I wonder if Insulate Britain will super glue themselves to the road and block their way ?
    1
  7027. I don't pay road tax on my 6.75 litre Bentley. It's the most economical car I have ever owned.
    1
  7028. i spend the last few years making money.
    1
  7029. Apathetic or lazy would be a better description.
    1
  7030. When the foundations of your wealth are solid all you need do is sit back and let the money roll in, work is then something you do because it motivates you not because its necessary. It's not rocket sense, more like common sense.
    1
  7031.  @Tony_The_Doubter  You appear to be anti semite.
    1
  7032. How do you know you too aren't an immigrant ? This country has been conquered by the Romans, Danes and Norman's all immigrants who settled here and may be your ancestors. The issue is competence.
    1
  7033. All of the above with no increase in government borrowing.Everything must be costed and self funding.
    1
  7034.  @evilpete1255  So two were outsiders, thats half !
    1
  7035.  @kitcat4512  They loose some of their freebies, if you listened ?
    1
  7036. Many do, depends on your financial circumstances and at what stage of life you are.
    1
  7037. He's expendable and a very useful scapegoat.
    1
  7038. Politics is very fickle, one moment everyone loves you, then next they don't.
    1
  7039. is that a serious question ?
    1
  7040. Have you read the facts of the case or just relying on your superior intellect ?
    1
  7041. True but sometimes keeping your opinions to yourself is the smart thing to do.
    1
  7042. @@Shadow-of-Mampang Did you think how this wealthy pension became wealthy ?
    1
  7043. Wait until 2029 obviously.
    1
  7044.  @AndrewLord  Because they know nothing about it and are just repeating what their brainless mates say.
    1
  7045. Big business is not required to base itself in the UK. Let that sink in !
    1
  7046. Do you expect Labour MP's to vote against themselves and out of a job ? Labour have over 400 of the 650 seats in Parliament. You can do the maths !
    1
  7047. Selective memory is a skill Boris has perfected and is a valuable political asset.
    1
  7048. Everytime I moved I traded up, then I married the wrong person and had a very expensive divorce. Although this house was half the price of the one I had to sell, it has 3 times the land and wonderful views across the countryside, so not all bad.
    1
  7049. As a former Bank manager I have closed peoples accounts for a variety of reasons, the main one is where the potential for money laundering has been identified.
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  7050.  @McT740052  A lot more than my lodger pays me each month.
    1
  7051. Good on them.
    1
  7052. Have you been asleep ?
    1
  7053. I think they will find the concept too difficult to understand.
    1
  7054. So was mine and he was highly intelligent.
    1
  7055. One idiot, hope they live to regret it.
    1
  7056. Trump is a capitalist, Starmer is a socialist, big difference.
    1
  7057.  chrisbloodknot2380  Well put, sad but true.
    1
  7058. I will own more, I always buck the trend !
    1
  7059.  @happyfeet4506  You won't, I will, if we are being precise.
    1
  7060. It's how all businesses operate now, they gather your personal data and target you with those things that are likely to appeal to you.
    1
  7061. At present the most likely outcome of a future election would be a coalition.
    1
  7062.  @stephfoxwell4620  He's not as bright as you, so probably never will.
    1
  7063. There is no such thing as unlawful legislation
    1
  7064. Go elsewhere, let the city centre die.
    1
  7065. France generates 70% of its electricity from nuclear. In the UK no one wanted to live near a Nuclear Power Station and now we are paying the price of NIMBYism ! Lets see what support the new PMs offers, it will be top of their agenda.
    1
  7066. I have had no problem in getting a GP appointment this year, either on the phone or in person. Perhaps where you live is the reason ? GP salaries reflect the amount of study, training and experience. Its no different for any professional person.
    1
  7067. How ?
    1
  7068. Very true, certainly the best speaker.
    1
  7069.  @Mac-dx4rd  Im a lot poorer, sadly I married the wrong person and getting rid of her was very expensive. However, I'm recovering very well now.
    1
  7070. Andrew will fade into obscurity. Charles is a great King and when the time comes so will William.
    1
  7071. Don't you have ambitions ?
    1
  7072. Buy a cook book !
    1
  7073. Corruption exists everywhere and many of those who are sick and tired of it are also corrupt themselves.
    1
  7074. Sadly from a legal standpoint she is absolutely correct, due to copyright. The "Sun" newspaper on 7th Feb 2018 published an article regarding the singing of "Happy Birthday". If you doubt me just Google it.
    1
  7075. I am free what are you talking about ?
    1
  7076. Its ironic that she happily let someone, who is not a medical professional, inject ink into her body !
    1
  7077. He should be leader of the Tory party and return it to proper Conservative values.
    1
  7078. Sorry, that's not how it works at his level. At 63 he can retire on a huge pension.
    1
  7079. I only know of those who died because of Covid.
    1
  7080. It's 38%, the taxpayer is a minority shareholder. As she is the person responsible for turning Nat West around why would you want to sack her, unless you don't want us to get ur money back ?
    1
  7081. To where ?
    1
  7082. Already have, nothing more than a minor inconvenience and a great opportunity for increasing income, which of course I did. Didn't you ?
    1
  7083. You and me both. I like Boris he makes politics entertaining and just like most of us, he cocks things up !
    1
  7084. No government can control global events.
    1
  7085.  @Blaze23557  It goes to the Treasury.
    1
  7086. Don't you buy on line ?
    1
  7087.  @stephfoxwell4620  Timing is everything, buy right and sell right and sometimes just sit tight and enjoy the home you have.
    1
  7088. Im doing very well thanks.
    1
  7089. @@BrianBadondebowl Wrong, they are compliant.
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  7090. Thankfully the first past the post system is designed to work against minority parties.
    1
  7091. Farage was a City metal broker, one firm even owned by a Bank !
    1
  7092.  @finallyhere3769  Agreed, but it's so easy to blame others for your own shortcomings.
    1
  7093. Do you know what you would be giving up by leaving the ECHR ? Why not find out what protections you take for granted it affords you.
    1
  7094. If her changes can be done without increasing borrowing then Im all for it.
    1
  7095. Do you have a Masters Degree in Economics too ?
    1
  7096. A catholic extremist who wanted to kill protestants and have the country under the power of the Pope. I think I will pass on that.
    1
  7097. You have a mentality that many young people don't have today, they want it all.
    1
  7098. Lots of possibilities but few answers.
    1
  7099. I don't know a single person who didn't break the rules, even unintentionally. Nothing happened to me either.
    1
  7100. I have been called far worse, only words
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  7101. Or what the top professional sports people earn.
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  7102. Under UK law a persons guilt needs to be proved, not that they are innocent or without blame. "Odds are" just isn't good enough !
    1
  7103. How are we back in ?
    1
  7104. Banks are very prudent lenders, particularly on property.
    1
  7105. He doesn't have the power, surely you know that ?
    1
  7106.  @stanionman8178  It only applies to those seconded by their companies (probably senior executives) on a temporary basis, not any Tom Dick or Harry !
    1
  7107. Protesting is OK, violent disorder is the problem.
    1
  7108. Ironically Sunak who has an MBA and a self made multi millionaire was rejected by the public.
    1
  7109. Could you imagine Angela Rayner as our Head of State. I need to puke !
    1
  7110. In the USA kids get shot and killed at school far too often.
    1
  7111. Based on your expert knowledge of Employment law ??????????
    1
  7112. Very sensible approach.
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  7113. Wrong. Read the facts of the case and find out exactly what he did.
    1
  7114. I prefer my Bentley !
    1
  7115. Hopefully others will learn that crime doesn't pay.
    1
  7116.  @grahambyrne7868  On a Sunday, you are having a laugh ?
    1
  7117. We live in a global economy, that's the reality of life.
    1
  7118. Very true, but as a male establishment figure of a certain age, it's open season on him.
    1
  7119.  @El.Cid17  As someone who has also suffered with mental health issues I get very angry when people who have no idea pretend it's some sort of easy way out.
    1
  7120. Voting Labour is like eating the food you threw in bin, waiting for it pass through you and then eating the shit.
    1
  7121. Neither do I.
    1
  7122. They never have, unless you live in their constituency. Was Boris on your ballot paper, he wasn't on mine ?
    1
  7123. So am I.
    1
  7124. He seems to have been perfectly happily with the arrangement until his parents felt left out.
    1
  7125. She accurately reflects the mood of the vast majority of the British public. We have had enough of these freeloading parasites.
    1
  7126. Great idea. The right to form a trade union and join one is gone forever as is the right for peaceful assembly. It just keeps on getting better.
    1
  7127. What's the rush, he's not going anywhere.
    1
  7128. Those who can't do, criticise those who can.
    1
  7129. Other major banks economists broadly agree with the B of E policy, did you know that ?
    1
  7130. The Gunpowder plot had nothing to do with politics. All the plotters were Catholic extremists whose sole aim was to blow up the protestant King and his Nobles creating a vacuum to be filled by a Catholic monarch. It failed because the cellar under Parliament had been made available by Lord Salisbury the Kings man so that all the plotters could be caught and executed very brutally for all to see. Check it out !
    1
  7131.  @jeanedwards7835  £300 a day, my divorce solicitor charged that for a hour.
    1
  7132. Gutted i didn't win the Lottery. Both equally unrealistic.
    1
  7133. Only the PM can ask the King to dissolve parliament.
    1
  7134. The UK is again a world leader, thats something to be very proud of unless you want more people to die unnecessarily.
    1
  7135. That single transaction tells them all they need to know.
    1
  7136. Very true.
    1
  7137. The two are not mutually exclusive. They need each other.
    1
  7138. Sitting on the fence and making lots of money for himself.
    1
  7139. They didn't with the last rate rise, the Fed didn't move its rate.
    1
  7140. Perhaps but what would you do now ? This is the only game in town !
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  7141. Rubbish, apathy sets in and it soon becomes the new normal.
    1
  7142. Why do failures always want successful people reduced to their level rather than aspiring to improve themselves so they can enjoy a better life ? Perhaps the answer is they lack what it takes to be anything other than a loser. How sad.
    1
  7143. It's a Public Enquiry, only the Government can order it, no other form of enquiry can compel witnesses to attend and to provide records.
    1
  7144. It's a mural painted on the side of a building not a flag on a pole and murals usually require planning permission.
    1
  7145. Get a decent job and have both.
    1
  7146. Read the Sentencing Act as it relates to those under 18 and then you will be able to impress your friends with your knowledge.
    1
  7147. Tighter restrictions have recently been announced, where you paying attention ?
    1
  7148. Farage has been using the countryside one, he even has the complete wardrobe !
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  7149. Pigs will fly first.
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  7150. The public do not support violent disorder which is the problem. Peaceful protesting is OK.
    1
  7151. Tice doesn't want her, she's a political heavyweight he's a virgin.
    1
  7152. Kill themselves needlessly ? A waste of a life.
    1
  7153. Negative people are rarely successful in life. There are always opportunities to make money irrespective of economic conditions.
    1
  7154. Calm down and find a hobby.
    1
  7155.  @stoptheworldiwannagetoff4780  True, it really isn't that hard.
    1
  7156. Do what my ex wife did, marry someone with money. Now she has a fully paid for house.
    1
  7157. You do realise he is a multi millionaire, I thought you hated rich people ?
    1
  7158.  @keithmarshall8796  Just image if like the driving test it was necessary to pass an exam before becoming eligible to vote.
    1
  7159.  @124Outdoor  Just like every employee of a large company does and as you get closer to retiring the more important it becomes.
    1
  7160. Sadly she was 100% correct, it's copyright infringement. The singing of "Happy Birthday" in public is actually illegal for the same reason as pointed out by the Sun newspaper in an article dated 7th Feb 2018 !
    1
  7161.  @audie-cashstack-uk4881  Sadly it's copyright infringement and applies to all songs.
    1
  7162. It would seem there are various inter related issues being investigated by both HMRC and the Police and for the sake of a sensational headline, the title Police Investigation is far more eye catching.
    1
  7163. Thats just a small part of the problem. Those here legally who are in low paid low skilled jobs, cost more in benefits than they contribute in tax which means that we are subsidising them for being here.
    1
  7164. Sometimes doing nothing is the right option, particularly when the policy is unfunded and involves increasing already huge Government borrowings.
    1
  7165. I couldn't care less and would choose Boris over Starmer and his lefties every time.
    1
  7166. This is her leadership campaign, If Sunak loses the election he will resign, appealing to those on the right and all those who now support Reform. She will make Reform redundant.
    1
  7167. For what, nothing illegal has been done, just a serious error of judgement for which Rose has paid a high price.
    1
  7168. Actually no, just 37 seats, so some form of coalition is required.
    1
  7169. They are probably too busy wondering about what gender to identify as.
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  7170. True, whilst there have been much positive progress in the way minority groups are treated, ( no one uses the "N" word now and many others) we seem to gone too far such that the minorities views over ride those of the majority.
    1
  7171. Russia has no economy without selling its oil and gas.
    1
  7172. People avoid what's difficult and prefer the easy way out, they take the path of least resistance.
    1
  7173. Arrests and prosecutions are regularly made, just Google.
    1
  7174. You must be seeing your reflection in the mirror.
    1
  7175. You obtained your medical degree from where ?
    1
  7176. Then join them, what's stopping you ?
    1
  7177.  @joycegibbs5267  So you really do like ex bankers ? The PM's job is so much harder than that of an MP.
    1
  7178. @HᕱᏒᏒᎩ Life was simple then and as I recall there were lots of people who didn't like her either. Remember the Miners strike and the Poll tax riots, both on Thatchers watch !
    1
  7179. Did you ever study economics ? That's a rhetorical question as its clear you didn't.
    1
  7180.  @imemine6494  Work smarter, it's much easier and pays so much better. Its not about how hard you work that's important, it's what you achieve that matters.There is a huge difference.
    1
  7181. Become an MP, it's money for nothing, what's stopping you ?
    1
  7182. He acts out of self interest. Before he was personally effected he couldn't give a toss about people being de banked. Tell me I'm wrong ?
    1
  7183. One pensioner may have £20k in savings and an old car, another £2k in savings and drive a very nice car. Savings are meaningless.
    1
  7184. One day hopefully very soon these idiots will find out first hand just how much they are hated.
    1
  7185. The Police can't search your home without a warrant either.
    1
  7186. I'm glad I moved regularly trading up each time.
    1
  7187.  @thedude2916  They are, it's called a General election.
    1
  7188. Social media is a big part of the problem. How would you feel as a Police officer knowing you are constantly being recorded and at anytime you could face a official complaint and probably won't get the support of senior officers ?
    1
  7189. Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader crucified by Youtubers even after his alleged victim issued a denial. Whether you like the person or not shouldn't make any difference but clearly it does.
    1
  7190. Bad for you, great for me.
    1
  7191.  @Caesar-3el  In Russia Putin simply has dissenters killed.
    1
  7192. Our prisons are full enough without adding to them.
    1
  7193. Whatever she does, Labour will claim its not enough !
    1
  7194. Can you really afford to retire ? You need a part time job as well otherwise you will be in the shit !
    1
  7195. I made money, it's what clever people do.
    1
  7196. You need to go back to basics to understand why not. The present 'First Past the Post system' is deliberately designed to work against smaller parties, who may achieve say 10% of the vote nationally but get a few seats at best. It's not in either the Labour or Conservative Parties interest to change, so why would they do so ? Reform is no different to UKIP which made a lot of noise but little else.
    1
  7197. That will solve the shortage of houses and bring the prices down.Great idea.
    1
  7198. They dress so much better and can speak properly.
    1
  7199.  @markstrevett1284  The overall cost to the economy is however much greater. I would also favour an immediate doubling of the duty, make the cost of smoking really hurt.
    1
  7200. Don't confuse State Pension age and retirement age they are very different. Starmer could retire today at 62 and have a lifestyle you can only dream of.
    1
  7201. Those who now work from home, have more money at the end of each month. All thanks to Covid!
    1
  7202. By electing Labour as our Government you have consented, even if you didn't vote for them.
    1
  7203. The verdict of a court is either guilty or not guilty. Guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Note that a court never gives a verdict of innocent. I dislike Brand intensely and by his own admission he has behaved very badly towards women, however I do believe in this instance he is being targeted.
    1
  7204.  @stevenlawson3263  There are 650 seats in Parliament, Labour won 411 f them, that's a large majority.
    1
  7205. History is precisely that.
    1
  7206. From a population of 66 million, you can do the maths ?
    1
  7207. His customers, the King and the super rich won't be fans of Farage.
    1
  7208. Im very happy for him to keep Starmer and Labour out of government for as long as possible.
    1
  7209. Reform want to abolish IHT for all.
    1
  7210. Bloody awful timing though !
    1
  7211. Every county has its problem areas, Essex has so very nice parts which I doubt you could afford to live in.
    1
  7212. You should be more worried about yours. Will your employer be able to afford to keep you ?
    1
  7213.  @bensweddingvideos  One persons necessity is anothers luxury.
    1
  7214. Of course not, its politics, not the Girl Guides.
    1
  7215. An end to obesity is a good thing.
    1
  7216. As are all employees pensions.The State Pension is entirely different.
    1
  7217. Would she have been so drunk and needed the Police to bring her home ?
    1
  7218. Detection can only occur after a crime has taken place. Prevention of crime isn't just the job of the Police, it's every persons responsibility to act with respect towards other people.
    1
  7219. Sadly some lack either the intelligence or the motivation or both.
    1
  7220. TFL is bankrupt, its a quick fix.
    1
  7221. Banks are free to do business with whom they choose, as it should be.
    1
  7222.  @userxyz64  Seven year rule.
    1
  7223. Agreed as it will with Farage, an unfit, overweight, heavy smokers and drinker. Will he still be here in 2029 ?
    1
  7224. Its a vote winner and puts clear water between him and Labour.
    1
  7225.  @EyesOpen-g4e  Have you checked the eligibility criteria to become a Police Officer ?
    1
  7226. Then the facial recognition technology can be used to catch you.
    1
  7227. All Public Enquiries are limited by their terms of reference.
    1
  7228. Rubbish, the first 10 years were rebuilding Labours failures when they bankrupted the public finances and then the Pandemic which no country was prepared for.
    1
  7229. If they worked in the private sector the pay would be much better.
    1
  7230. Didn't you make any ?
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  7231. Ideas on a postcard and addressed to R. Sunak, 10 downing Street.
    1
  7232. It was a different world then, attitudes were very different from today.
    1
  7233. They aren't talking about her making a comeback, rather someone who shares her vision.
    1
  7234. It wasn't about burning the book, it was where he chose to do it and what he shouted whilst it burnt. In football terms its like standing outside Manchester United ground on match day setting fire to one of their shirts and shouting " F**K all Manchester United fans and expecting that they smile and say it his right to freedom of expression.
    1
  7235. But we don't pay them as well.
    1
  7236. Well said.
    1
  7237. Good, a practical man.
    1
  7238. Bye, the country doesn't need another loser.
    1
  7239. He also spoke absolute common sense, but the ignorant will have only listened to his posh voice !
    1
  7240. Do you expect Labour MP's to vote themselves out of a job. You obviously have no idea of how Parliament works. Better just stick to gaming.
    1
  7241. Agreed, but the answer isn't simple. France and Germany banned such protests but they still occurred. I love water cannons !
    1
  7242. High skilled, high paid immigration is good for the country and economy. Tightly controlled immigration is required.
    1
  7243.  @DavidBrown-bs7gg  When base rate was 0.1%, any increase will seem high !
    1
  7244. I want a new Bentley, that's far more achievable.
    1
  7245. Walking frames can be very threatening
    1
  7246. The government requisitioned many Hotels, as a temporary measure. Soon to be moved out and into Detention Centres.
    1
  7247. With over 400 Labour MP's what do you think the result would be ?
    1
  7248. They have occurred in the UK for 200 years. Social media just means they are now in the public domain.
    1
  7249. On line banking saving rates are far better than high street banks with their massive overheads. My best instant access saving account currently pays 3.7%.
    1
  7250. They earn less than GP's and most solicitors. A very average salary for a professional.
    1
  7251.  @alanpage3973  Just like parking on a double yellow line and getting fined, hardly crime of the century !
    1
  7252.  @Anonymous56657  Google " Bridgen lied in Court" and see if you feel the same.
    1
  7253. More like his birthplace, Southampton.
    1
  7254. The money isn't the issue it's where it's comes from that is and obviously your Bank had concerns.
    1
  7255. God may help you, Starmer definitely won't, he wants you to be poor and stay poor.
    1
  7256. Pfizer is an American multi national company with its headquarters in New York
    1
  7257. This is the man who lied under oath in court and a High Court judge described as a person who could not be trusted. Check it out, you will be disgusted by his behaviour.
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  7258. Im never concerned by what anyone else has or gets. If it benefits me also thats what's important.
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  7259. There are standards of behaviour government ministers are required to abide by, it's called the Ministerial code. Her article may have breached that.
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  7260. Probably because they were in the garden which as we all know is much safer than in the office where the virus spreads far more easily.
    1
  7261. The late Queen reigned for over 70 years, Charles less than two, hardly a fair comparison.
    1
  7262. I went once, it was raining.
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  7263. I bet you are such fun to be around.
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  7264. It's however less than certain that Labour will be able to form a majority government.
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  7265. At the next MPC meeting in June I would expect base rate to increase by at least 0.5%, 1% would send out a much clearer signal. Immediate action is also required from the Chancellor in terms of a reduction in the income tax rate, removal of VAT on energy bills and a further reduction of at least 5p in fuel duty. Although I would not usually support a windfall tax on Energy companies, the current circumstances are exceptional and require exceptional measures.
    1
  7266. Make sure you wrap up well, I wouldn't want you catching a cold.
    1
  7267. Work harder and get a professional career.
    1
  7268. Silly comment from someone with little life experience. There will probably come a time that you will be very grateful for the help of the Police who do an incredibly difficult job few people are capable of.
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  7269.  @christinestewart9374  Agreed, we all have been asked to do things required by ur job that personally we may not agree with.
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  7270. That you haven't bothered to read the facts of the case is a joke.
    1
  7271. Since when did you speak for everyone ?
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  7272. As a pensioner with savings and no mortgage or any borrowings this is very good news for me. You are probably unaware that more people own their homes outright than have a mortgage so this actually benefits the majority of home owners.
    1
  7273. It's the job of the opposition to hold the government to account. As Labour have such a huge majority, they can do whatever they like unchallenged.
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  7274. It passed its final reading this week virtually unnoticed. The Russell Brand story was considered far more important.
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  7275. Google "MP who lied in Court" and think again !
    1
  7276. Court Orders can be challenged in court if you disagree with them. I did and won. Breaching them is Contempt, excuses are irrelevant.
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  7277. The Bank of England and the MPC cannot control external shocks which is what we are experiencing.
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  7278. Even Angela Rayner recognised the damage that Khans ULEZ expansion was causing Labour.
    1
  7279. I have had 3 Covid jabs plus 22 annual Flu jabs and Im still alive. Whats your point ?
    1
  7280. Thats very big of you ? Ever thought of becoming a humanitarian ?
    1
  7281. Do you think this or similar doesn't happen in any large organisation ?
    1
  7282. He was outside.
    1
  7283. We must learn to adapt, nothing remains the same for ever.
    1
  7284. That took 4 years, this is much bigger.
    1
  7285. So who will it make King next time. You handed Labour a mandate to do whatever it likes and it probably will !
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  7286. Freedom of choice is ok, until one persons choices endangers others.
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  7287. Sadly most people don't plan ahead, just living from day to day. I did and also retired at 50 and like you live smart and frugally although my investment strategy is different.
    1
  7288. Very grown up.
    1
  7289. Do you think it's only a UK problem ?
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  7290. Jimmy Saville was never proven guilty ? Generalisations aren't always right.
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  7291. A Public Enquiry doesn't prosecute anyone, it investigates and reports. Prosecutions are dealt with by the Police.
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  7292. True, but given the current FPTP electoral system they are very unlikely to get more than a few seats in parliament at best which renders them ineffective.
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  7293. Highly unlikely. He will be retired on ill health and in all probably agree not to discuss it.
    1
  7294. The triple lock is back for next year and Pensioners like myself will receive @10% increase.
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  7295. That will be staying, Covid isn't going away and it may be needed again, hopefully not.
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  7296. Rather like Bentley is just another brand of VAG, but it's the most exclusive that very few can aspire to. The King and the super rich are customers of Coutts. Why Farage the self styled peoples champion is so desperate to remain a customer of probably the most elitist Bank is the UK is troubling ?
    1
  7297. Did you know that Reform accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds from a Muslim donor ? Check it out !
    1
  7298. It's a lot cheaper for the taxpayer than nationalising it.
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  7299. Sadly all the little employed people who pay into their Pension scheme every month will have seen its value reduced value thanks to Farage. All Pension Funds will have UK Bank shares among its investments. Are you still smiling ?
    1
  7300. France is the UK's gateway to Europe our single biggest market for exports. Working with Le pen if she becomes French PM is essential to protect British jobs.
    1
  7301.  @ErnaldtheSaxon  You are buggered then !
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  7302.  @petercooper27  Its ironic that it's always the governments fault ? If I want more money, I put in the extra effort and make it.
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  7303.  @ScottyDog345  Further than it did yesterday and not as far as it will tomorrow.
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  7304. You must be simple to make such a stupid comment.
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  7305. Every little helps !
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  7306. National coverage is probably a very big thing for her.
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  7307. Tax evasion investigations and subsequent prosecutions are instigated by HMRC. Their primary purpose is recovery together with a fine which could be greater than 100%.
    1
  7308. Why, he's not been charged with anything ?
    1
  7309.  @Paulstrickland01  The sharpest mind and greatest intellect in Westminster.
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  7310. Obviously you aren't including yourself in that bold statement, just another keyboard warrior pretending to be brave.
    1
  7311. By who, Labours majority is so large that Starmer can do whatever he wishes. Having just delivered a landslide election victory he has the support of all his MP's. If you remember those that voted against him recently were all suspended.
    1
  7312. Maltesers ?
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  7313. Some people yes, others no.
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  7314. Im very pleased I had every Covid jab offered and even more pleased that for the last 25 years I have had an annual flu jab.
    1
  7315.  @reneep.1978  Me too, well said.
    1
  7316. Perhaps you should find a nicer place to live.
    1
  7317. Have you considered self flagellation, it's so much better.
    1
  7318.  Sean Mulcahy  True, but I guarantee he will bring this up at PMQ's tomorrow.
    1
  7319. Are they wrong ?
    1
  7320. He constituents will have their say at next election.
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  7321. Why not stand as a candidate yourself, or are you too lazy ?
    1
  7322. The UK's and Europes largest Bank is HSBC and at present its HQ is in London. Just imagine the damage it could do to the UK economy by leaving the UK.
    1
  7323. That was Enoch Powell, a brilliant man, ahead of his time.
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  7324. Unlikely.
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  7325. Weren't you clever enough to get in ?
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  7326. News flash, the gunpowder plot had nothing to do with politics. Don't you know anything about our history ?
    1
  7327. That's a terrible idea.
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  7328. Until the next time.
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  7329. The court of public opinion had already found him guilty and it was a small sum to make the problem go away.
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  7330. Hard work and income rarely go hand in hand. My neighbour is a farmer and a good businessman, he concentrates on those things that earn him the most and that's not farming, others do that for him.
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  7331. True as many things have, but it hasn't been a priority.
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  7332. He's in prison for breaching a Court Order. I challenged in court the Court Order issued against me and won. That's the right way to do it.
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  7333. You do know that she was an MSC from the London School of Economics ?
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  7334. Sunak hasn't.
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  7335. Lets put this in perspective, the first 10 years, those of austerity were the direct result of the previous Labour government bankrupting the public finances. This was then followed by a world wide Pandemic and if you remember Labour wanted far tougher lockdowns than the Government. Whilst the country is in a mess, as many others across Europe are, under Labour it would be so much worse.
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  7336. They won't, if they get more than one or two MP's I will be surprised.
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  7337. That's funny. Its easy to make lots of promises when you aren't in government and don't have to deal with the practicalities of actually getting things done.
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  7338. Swearing in public is a criminal offence. The Pubic Order Act 1986, section 5.
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  7339.  @awhisperinthewind4253  A reflection of high rents and reduced demand. We can now do so much on line, peoples spending habits have changed.
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  7340. Non Doms have no need to live here, remove their status and they will probably leave. The only loser is the UK.
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  7341. Just when I need some work done, that is good news. There is an upside to every situation you just need the right perspective.
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  7342. They have their place within a mix of fuels for vehicles.They will get better in time, battery technology has a long way to go.
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  7343. This has apparently been going on for over 40 years and is still today. During this time the CPS has had many DPP's including Starmer for 5 years.
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  7344.  @michaeljones3774  Do you understand what fascism is ? Google it !
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  7345. I would support this if it was to abolish Inheritance Tax for everyone.
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  7346. Well spotted and how the gullible fall for it. Nothing sells like bad news !
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  7347. Jealousy is very unattractive. If you want a house with a pool, do whatever it takes to earn enough to have it.
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  7348. His government has the ability to control every aspect of your life. Look at your salary slip if you doubt it.
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  7349.  @MDM1992  Jews, gays, blacks, the disabled ??????
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  7350. Public Enquiries particularly on of this magnitude will take years.
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  7351. If you only work for one employer you aren't self employed.
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  7352. It is her garden !
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  7353. Perhaps not but if you had a CCJ registered against you how would this effect your life ? Better to disable the cameras.
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  7354. Trump can only do it because of the military and economic muscle the US has.
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  7355. Me too, it's like having another pension every month.
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  7356. TATA are investing over £4 billion in a new mega factory which will create thousands of jobs and spin off for the economy is huge.
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  7357. A self made man worth @ £70m, some clown !
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  7358.  @gavhenrad  Did any Tory PM ?
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  7359. True, but as it's new it's ULEZ compliant.
    1
  7360.  @wundurra24  Very true that describes the average Youtuber, all mouth no brains.
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  7361. Why ? Both he and his wife are big earners, so they will have had private accounts.
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  7362. The Post Office is owned by the UK Government, therefore the taxpayer. Royal Mail was privatised.
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  7363. The politics of envy. I wonder if like Charles she would expect to be working at age 75 ?
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  7364. Life isn't fair, bad things happen to good people.
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  7365. Obviously Russell Brand was seen as far more important story.
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  7366. Anyone you don't like ?
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  7367. It serves his agenda and mine too.
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  7368.  @maralynmitchell8261  What public money ?
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  7369. Nothing new, remember the British Empire, globalism at it's best !
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  7370. That's a huge ask.
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  7371. Ever heard of the law of supply and demand, the most economic rule ?
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  7372. To achieve that you need either of 2 things to occur, both of which are highly unlikely. 1. A mass building programme, so that the housing stock is far greater than the number of buyers for them. 2. Interest rates so high that no one can afford to borrow to buy a house.
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  7373. You couldn't afford to.
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  7374. If it was red white and blue it too would probably require planning permission.
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  7375.  @jaynekittycat9252  No, outside the places were illegals are staying, make them feel hated. Downing Street is too well protected.
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  7376. It's not the Councils doing this, it's the Government.
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  7377. America voted for Trump, the UK voted for Labour.
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  7378. As MP's yes, but if they have other jobs these may cease as businesses distance themselves from that person. Celebrities typically lose sponsorship deals when serious allegations are made against them.
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  7379. Sunaks family isn't ? That would be our replacement for the Head of States family.
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  7380. As it's been going on for over 40 years and apparently still is today, there will have been many DPP's during this time. Starmer held the job for 5 years.
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  7381. The leader of Reform is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, you do know this ? He doesn't help ordinary people he profits from exploiting them.
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  7382. I care about it becoming a wider conflict, but that is the extent of my interest.
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  7383. Have you considered a lodger ? Under the governments "Rent a Room Scheme you can earn up to £7500 a year tax free, there is no need to declare it. I do it and it more than covers all my utility bills and food. Just a thought.
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  7384. So far its nine, when he tries others they too will reject him, so safe to assume that none want him as a customer, in a business capacity.
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  7385. Anything less than an overall majority isn't a win.
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  7386. You probably do, but just don't realise it.
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  7387. No one else has a say, its happening but don't expect it to be quick, it will last years.
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  7388. Not true for everyone on benefits.
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  7389. Labours commitment to not raise taxes applied to specific taxes, not all taxes. There is plenty of scope to increase other taxes if needed.
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  7390. Just what I want to see, give the little bastards a slap.
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  7391. Brave, another word for stupid.
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  7392. When the people have very different views how does a politician please them all ?
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  7393. Do you believe it would have deterred him ?
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  7394. He seems like a person with serious mental health issues. A sad waste of a life.
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  7395. Rather like Labour, the Conservative party no longer has the values it once did. Both parties have moved to the centre as its the centre ground that wins elections, the right and the left have been marginalised.
    1
  7396. I completely agree with stringent limitations on dependants.
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  7397. Next time it may not be and then it will be too late.
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  7398. Why, it's not in governments interest to do so and only the PM can make that decision before the full term has ended. Have you not heard of the "Fixed Term Parliament Act" ?
    1
  7399. Did you play for England ? Obviously you weren't good enough.
    1
  7400. Of those Councils affected all but 2 are Tory controlled.
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  7401. Only LLoyds and RBS received a bailout. Farages bank didn't need one.
    1
  7402. He makes absolute sense. Those with more will always benefit more. What really matters to me is that I also benefit.
    1
  7403. Better hope we get more bad weather.
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  7404.  @fredbassett8509  That's why I brought an ugly house set in 2 acres.
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  7405.  @philsonhtc2871vgggvgvvggggbbcv  The overwhelming characteristic of the public is apathy.
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  7406. @secondchance6603 Im sure in your job like me you have been required to do things you personally may not agree with ?
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  7407. Air transport.
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  7408. Had the Pandemic not occurred it would have raised rates much sooner, but whats important is going forward not looking back.
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  7409. Did you offer the same support to Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader who also was never charged. His alleged victim even issued a denial, yet Youtubers continued to crucify him. Double standards at play !
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  7410. Perhaps it was customer feedback on the quality of your service ?
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  7411. Perhaps if she had a first class opponent, but all she has to contend with is a woke multi millionaire socialist.
    1
  7412. Arrest doesn't imply guilt. I have been arrested because of false accusations by a bitter woman, have you ?
    1
  7413. How naive.
    1
  7414. The membership of the party are no longer real Conservatives either. You do realise that ?
    1
  7415. You could ask the same of the Church ?
    1
  7416.  oddoneout3612  Because its no different from any other large organisation or indeed the church.
    1
  7417. Do you understand how our judicial system works ?
    1
  7418. Have you seen the names of Liverpool FC players, hardly any English names !
    1
  7419. Just because she has been eliminated from the leadership race doesn't mean she won't get a top job in the new government. She would be an excellent home Secretary ?
    1
  7420. I have had an annual flu jab for the past 20 years to ensure I have the maximum protection possible, if I need the same for Covid, it's no big deal.
    1
  7421. Greasing the wheels of trade, expolitation and political influence is why foreign aid exists.
    1
  7422. They are being used by the private contractor. Less accountability is very attractive.
    1
  7423. One bottle of average Claret should do it.
    1
  7424. @Keith Saville Everyone who works in the public sector is funded by the tax payer, that's why the salaries are so poor.
    1
  7425. No idea, is he a footballer ?
    1
  7426.  @GillianHartley-uh8li  I have both cash and card and use what's most convenient for me.
    1
  7427.  @Littletime839  It matters !
    1
  7428. Since then, Starmer has issued specific instructions not to join the picket line, which is why this idiot was sacked.
    1
  7429. Not mine.
    1
  7430. Always the best way and then they run out of time.
    1
  7431. What a great sport !
    1
  7432. Seems like someone with serious mental health issues. A sad waste of a life.
    1
  7433. You could ask the same question about Rolf Harris, Max Clifford and Cyril Smith all historic serial sexual offenders who were convicted many years later.
    1
  7434.  @terryturnpike7462  Neither was Rolf Harris !
    1
  7435. Denise Coates CEO of BET 365 has taken a massive pay cut this year due to a downturn in business. Only £158m.
    1
  7436. The benefit of going private.
    1
  7437. But she was very wrong after the death of Diana and its Blairs advice that restored her popularity with the public.
    1
  7438. Common sense, makes a change.
    1
  7439. Do you know the facts of the case or are you just another gullible lazy Youtuber ?
    1
  7440. Just a few months several smaller energy companies went bust, because they had to pay far more than they were receiving from customers due to the price cap. They received no assistance and the companies went under as they should in a free market. There are always winners and losers in business.
    1
  7441. When I was arrested, they were very professional and respectful. If you treat them as you would wish to be treated, they will do likewise.
    1
  7442. Who elected them ?
    1
  7443. Why wouldn't the parents go to the Police, perhaps because their son was drug addict and probably had them hidden in their house !
    1
  7444. No and definitely no.
    1
  7445. If I need one, then i will have it, just like I have had the flu jab annually for over 25 years.
    1
  7446. Thats @ a 7% increase very much the same as the average pay increase most people received.
    1
  7447. Well done Farage for highlighting this. The officer acted appropriately and potentially put his own life at risk in doing so.
    1
  7448. High praise indeed.
    1
  7449.  @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung  The truth doesn't fit the agenda. Social media can be very dangerous and needs much stricter control.
    1
  7450. Both Starmer and Sunak have supported Isreal, Starmer in particular has faced a considerable black-lash from members of his own party for doing so.
    1
  7451. There is no such thing as bad publicity. It has raised his profile which was his intention.
    1
  7452. Not a judge, a magistrate in a Magistrates court. Unlike judges they need no legal qualifications and don't have the discretion a judge has.
    1
  7453.  @goffthomas2554  Possibly but this was a magistrate in a magistrates court. They are not the same as judges, you don't any legal qualifications to be one. However they don't have the same discretion of a judge either.
    1
  7454. It may do you a favour, unless you prefer a prison term for an ill considered social media post ?
    1
  7455. The police need to take much tougher action against these idiots. Someone will get run over and the sooner the better. Perhaps then common sense will prevail.
    1
  7456. He has more sources of income than you can count and when combined with his wife an estimated net worth of @ £100m !
    1
  7457. Because very expensive solicitors will have written her contract of employment for her.
    1
  7458. Most hotels were requisitioned by the Government, so don't blame them.
    1
  7459. Trust and politicians aren't words that naturally go hand in hand.
    1
  7460. As a taxpayer you will pay !
    1
  7461. He's not alone in that.
    1
  7462. I noticed that too !
    1
  7463. Probably the most sensible comment here, well said.
    1
  7464. Why, how many jobs are at risk ?
    1
  7465. She has been, she has resigned.
    1
  7466. Too late. Royal assent is a merely a formality.
    1
  7467. Suppose the French then restricted access for UK shipping to their ports ? Europe is the biggest market for our goods. Millions could lose their jobs.
    1
  7468. The retailers increased the price, not the government although it does benefit from the extra VAT it earns. However I would like to the rate of VAT cut on everything, by at least 5% which would make much more difference than a reduction in fuel tax.
    1
  7469. She won't, because she acted on behalf of the bank, but the bank probably will.
    1
  7470. Whilst the actions of Rose are so serious as to be indefensible, it should be remembered that as we the taxpayer still owns 38% of the Bank, anything that hurts it also hurts us. Like it or not we all have a vested interest in Nat Wests success if we want to get repaid sooner rather than later !
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  7471. Yes, but it usually takes a few weeks. Use a comparison site to look for the best deals, it's so simple.
    1
  7472. Youtubers didn't seem interested in due process when it was Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader, just a few months ago. His alleged victim even issued a denial, but that didn't make any difference. Brand is popular with the young, Edwards was seen as part of the establishment.
    1
  7473. Do you know anything about him ?
    1
  7474. Never, Im more concerned about ridding ourselves of the ECHR.
    1
  7475. It's not the posting, it's the language you use in that post.
    1
  7476. Only a fool would and those people that matter don't.
    1
  7477.  @polaris7122  Back to where they came from, they are economic migrants not refugees fleeing from a war torn country.
    1
  7478. So no different from any other day ?
    1
  7479.  @gilbert7794  As technology improves so does a businesses requirement for higher skilled employees.
    1
  7480. Fawkes was a Cathoilic extremist whose sole intent was to restore England to the Catholic faith. How would this help ?
    1
  7481. Choice is a good thing, everyone is different.
    1
  7482. This is knee jerk reaction by the German government to the recent election success of the far right anti immigration AFD party.
    1
  7483. It's also very good for the economy, growth and jobs all of which we not only want but need.
    1
  7484. Starmer was Head of the CPS from 2008 to 2013. Others came before and since him.
    1
  7485. The sad reality is once inside our territorial waters, they are our responsibility.
    1
  7486. The shorter the timescale the narrower the terms of reference of the inquiry.
    1
  7487. You won't need to if you become infected with a highly virulent strain and its only a ventilator keeping you alive. Only an idiot never says NEVER.
    1
  7488. Which tells you everything you need to know about him.
    1
  7489. For not locking down soon enough ?
    1
  7490. If fracking was to occur where you live, you would be against it.
    1
  7491. A criminal record looks great on your CV.
    1
  7492. Vote for any party other than Labour.
    1
  7493. Achieving enough votes in individual constituencies to gain the seat in Parliament is what's important, coming a close second renders them totally ineffective.
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  7494.  @pearlsaminger9544  On a Saturday, that will really bring the country to its knees.
    1
  7495. It is that's why they have raised rates, unfortunately you don't like it.
    1
  7496. Bridgen, the man a High Court Judge recently described as someone who couldn't be trusted when he lied under oath. Why not Google it !
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  7497. You can't change the past, the focus must be upon improving the future.
    1
  7498. Who do you know that has enough money to be eligible to bank with them ? Its like saying Im going to boycott Bentley when you can only afford an old Ford !
    1
  7499. She won't be accused of white privilege though !
    1
  7500. GBN is only interested in increasing its subscribers and income. The more sensational the subject the greater the income.
    1
  7501. Ban the internet and all out of town shopping centres. Let's return to the 1960's.
    1
  7502. Do you know how he made his millions ? Google him.
    1
  7503. As do the overwhelming number of the working population.
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  7504. I can foresee that happening soon.
    1
  7505. Chinas biggest export market by a long way is the US and it was worth US$577 billion last year !
    1
  7506. Have you looked in the mirror lately ?
    1
  7507. Why would they want it when there is so much in the USA ?
    1
  7508. How ?
    1
  7509. He's opted for the soft and better paid life on YouTube !
    1
  7510. Are Labour ?
    1
  7511. This isn't the first enquiry. The previous one took 7 years to report and cost over £180m.
    1
  7512. Khan was born in Tooting, so like it or not he's British !
    1
  7513. Reform will probably do no better than UKIP. All hot air and no seats.
    1
  7514. Rates will peak @ 5.75 to 6%, remain at that level for @ 12 months and then gradually reduce over time providing inflation continues to fall. As a retired banker, I can say with absolutely certainty that Banks never want your assets, just the interest and fees on our lending. Realisation of its security is both expensive and time consuming.
    1
  7515. It's now been over a year since I last used a train.
    1
  7516.  @robertjones2053  Well done, sadly most Youtubers won't understand !
    1
  7517. Agreed, I'm proud of who I am.
    1
  7518. Google Rape gang convictions.
    1
  7519. I don't understand Northern speak.
    1
  7520. The new full State Pension is over £1,000 less than the Personal Allowance. A change of government may see an increase in Personal Allowances, Hunt may even do it in the pre election Autumn Statement.
    1
  7521.  @dereksbooks  Personal accounts are not where the big money is made !
    1
  7522. Only have to wait until 2029.
    1
  7523. Make no mistake the west is fighting a proxy war against Putin, and this is the cheapest way of doing it. How do you feel about conscription ?
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  7524. Wise words.
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  7525. Boris earned £5m in the first 6 months after leaving office. How much did you earn in the same period ?
    1
  7526. Is he not complicit too ? How long has he known, must be over 20 years.
    1
  7527. Two have been charged with several serious offences. No Police officers will face criminal charges.
    1
  7528. Like all politicians he is motivated purely by self interest.
    1
  7529. Stop and search would be good.
    1
  7530. Whats worrying is Just how gullible people are who believe any crap they are feed without checking it out for themselves.
    1
  7531. Do you know who these people are ? Do you have a list ?
    1
  7532. Labour don't need any help from Reform and likewise if every Reform voter voted for the Tories, it wouldn't make any difference.
    1
  7533. What I don't like is those too apathetic to vote and then moan when they are unhappy.
    1
  7534. Says a multi millionaire property developer and financier, a man who makes his living by exploiting ordinary people.
    1
  7535. What muppet calls a National Strike on a Saturday. How about arranging the next one for a weekday between 8pm and 4am ?
    1
  7536.  @amalgamatedtripeproduction2853  You can, I won't, why should I.
    1
  7537. Thats exactly what the last Labour government did. Thats why we had 10 years of austerity, to get the countries finances back on track.
    1
  7538. Summer.
    1
  7539. Sadly the bigger deterrent would have been no survivors.
    1
  7540. Fear. A coup would be very timely.
    1
  7541. Use less fuel, less demand will reduce the price overnight. Just look back at fuel prices during the Pandemic if you want the evidence.
    1
  7542. He Bankrupted London and the Government refused to bail him out.
    1
  7543. I will and the Labour Party support it too, who does that leave you with ?
    1
  7544. Me too, it makes me feel safer.
    1
  7545. Robots are so much more intelligent than most Youtubers.
    1
  7546. They died long ago, paying todays pensions with todays NI contributions is decades old.
    1
  7547. I don't care about you either. Life is a game, a very serious one, so you need to take personal responsibility if you want to achieve something with yours.
    1
  7548. Why do you think they were sold off, it wasn't because they were highly efficient and profitable.
    1
  7549. You really should listen, he made it very clear how this would be achieved. Perhaps you just aren't very bright ?
    1
  7550. Cooper would be so much better, she's such a lovely person, so kind and caring !
    1
  7551. Thats why she isn't liked by the woke lefties.
    1
  7552. Now there are even more people whose homes sit on top of them.
    1
  7553. It's not absolute either.
    1
  7554. WFP should be limited to all those pensioners living in properties in council Tax bands A to C. That's fair and easy to do.
    1
  7555. This Jenrick making his bid for leadership of the Tory party and a return to being a proper Conservative.
    1
  7556. The farmers have supply contracts with those supermarkets and failing to deliver could result in heavy penalties.
    1
  7557. Yours is the only sensible comment here. You couldn't pay me enough to do his job.
    1
  7558. Fraud implies an illegal act. This claim was within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    1
  7559. Your definition seems at odds with the legal one.
    1
  7560. He's a convicted drug dealer, supply of cocaine. You didn't know ?
    1
  7561. However many, hope they all brought coffee and sandwiches to show their support for the sector.
    1
  7562.  thezenden112  20 million didn't vote Labour on only a 60% turnout. You need over 30 million.
    1
  7563.  @djdoolittle1315  I would, bring it on.
    1
  7564. Celebrity culture and they are most fake of all.
    1
  7565. That's not their responsibility.
    1
  7566. Sure did.
    1
  7567. As we all are and that includes you.
    1
  7568. For a top Banker the Governors salary is a pittance of those of his peers. The manager of Manchester City FC is paid almost 40 times as much !
    1
  7569. In the greater scheme of things for most people this isn't a priority. Will it pay my gas bill, put fuel in my car or feed my family !
    1
  7570. How would you achieve this ?
    1
  7571.  @Maureen.Silivri  More like headless chickens running around in every direction without a clue who the enemy is.
    1
  7572. What do you think the British Empire was if not Globalism ?
    1
  7573. It's within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    1
  7574. If you have ever watched PMQ's on a Wednesday, it always has been.
    1
  7575.  @chappy2121  You wouldn't find me on one either, so what !
    1
  7576. Thats OK you don't need planning permission, paint it on the side of your house and you probably do !
    1
  7577. As only the government can order a National Public Inquiry would you rather wait until after 2029 ?
    1
  7578. I hate most people regardless, cats I like a lot.
    1
  7579. When you are just an observer, it's easy to sound clever when appealing to those of the same mind.
    1
  7580. The top 1% of earners pay @ 30% of all income tax, the bottom 50% of earners just 10%. Tax avoidance is legal, that's how accountants earn a living. I guess you mean't tax evasion, which of course is not.
    1
  7581. The fault is yours for not rejecting woke culture and giving your support to the Police so they can do their job effectively.
    1
  7582. For some it's absolutely the right path for others its not. Generalisations are as much use as a chocolate tea pot.
    1
  7583. The short answer is being average isn't good enough anymore.
    1
  7584. What do you think the British Empire was if not Globalism ? The UK can't exist in a vacuum.
    1
  7585. True, but local authorities can issue fixed penalty notices for breaches of its Bylaws.
    1
  7586. During a cost of living crisis with interest rates continuing to rise, it's hardly surprising.
    1
  7587. That just shows the enormity of the black hole inherited from a clueless and financially incompetent Labour government.
    1
  7588. So true.
    1
  7589. The riots were just an excuse by mindless thugs to attack the Police and damage property. The residents of Southport didn't want them.
    1
  7590. Having previously worked in Banking, receiving gifts from customers, particularly at Xmas time was very common.
    1
  7591. Why not do whatever it takes to improve yourself and increase your earnings ?
    1
  7592.  @notgarybrown  That's too rational
    1
  7593. I never snooze, too many opportunities to waste my time doing anything so unproductive.
    1
  7594. Like the AFD in Germany.
    1
  7595. Why did Farage have an account with the Bank that has the King and the super rich as its customers. Was an ordinary bank not good enough for him ? Why did he only become interested in people being de banked when he was personally affected and not before. It didn't matter to him before obviously. Do you have an answer ?
    1
  7596. Far less than it would be in anyone else's ownership obviously. Do you know anything about his estates ?
    1
  7597. Smart man, I think the same.
    1
  7598. Highly unlikely, its the Bank of the King and the super rich, none of whom are fans of Farage.
    1
  7599.  @mrdelaney4440  The issue only relates to his business account and as neither you or I have any idea what he's involved in everything is pure speculation.
    1
  7600. I have no doubt it will, expect a temporary VAT reduction.
    1
  7601. Probably the most sensible comment here although its always more difficult to obtain retrospectively.
    1
  7602. Excellent analysis, lots of common sense in a language everyone can understand.
    1
  7603. Do these idiots want to demolish the Alms houses as well. Surely this is an even bigger monument to this man ?
    1
  7604. Everyone is corrupt, it's not just restricted to Parliament. How do you imagine business is done all over the world ?
    1
  7605. My nephew loved it, as did his friends.
    1
  7606. Not since Blair who recognised that having just the support of the average working man was enough to win elections.
    1
  7607. The tidal part of the Thames is 68 miles long.
    1
  7608. As this country was conquered by the the Romans, Danes and Normans how do you know that your ancestors aren't from another country ? Sunak was born in Southampton.
    1
  7609. A lyre is an ancient stringed musical instrument.
    1
  7610. Nigel Farage, the man who single handedly wiped thousands off the value of ordinary people Pension Funds. Your pension Fund will have UK Bank shares as part of its investments. Are you still smiling ?
    1
  7611. If was easy, she would have already done it. Truss I'm sure will replace her as Home Secretary.
    1
  7612. You live in Clacton then ?
    1
  7613. It's so easy to talk, no one can hold you to account, another matter entirely when the responsibility is yours.
    1
  7614. If they do they run the real risk of reducing the market for their products.
    1
  7615. Since the introduction of recording members play to the audience, thats how they become household names.
    1
  7616. It's all you are going to get.
    1
  7617. The Chancellor is meeting with them to discuss the current spate of closing accounts of high profile people because they disagree with their opinions. You should listen to the news and then you would know whats going on.
    1
  7618. A few significant tax cuts would make him very popular.
    1
  7619. Just like any planning permission contravention the council can compel its removal and send you the bill.
    1
  7620.  @SpideyVids  No it's a mural painted on the wall of a building and these usually require planning permission. Get yourself a pole if you want to fly the flag.
    1
  7621. Its ironic that Farage the self styled man of the people choose to bank with probably the most prestigious and elitist of all banks ?
    1
  7622. Nothing wrong in second jobs if within the rules and the MP does their job. Most successful people have more than one source of income, I do.
    1
  7623. Stupid comment.
    1
  7624.  @dave4803  They are very picky, the fines are huge. HSBC were fined almost £2 billion in the US for it !
    1
  7625. It's very effective.
    1
  7626. Agreed, just a bunch of losers who always want someone to blame.
    1
  7627.  @PAULWICKS-xy6kt  Working class people who inherit don't suddenly become upper class.
    1
  7628.  @JimmyJimmyRiddle  Pensioners don't have to work to live and I retired at 50.
    1
  7629. Investigations into investigations. The investigation then becomes more controversial than the event itself. What a waste of time and money.
    1
  7630. Hopefully you have learned from this ?
    1
  7631. Just because some Tory's voted against this highly emotive policy, doesn't make them any less Tory.
    1
  7632. Our biggest problem as far as gas is concerned is the lack of storage capacity. Therefore when demand is low (summertime) and prices are lower, this can't be taken advantage of as there is nowhere to store it !
    1
  7633. Murals usually require planning permission, he didn't get it, that's what's wrong.
    1
  7634. Labour wanted much tougher restrictions, so voting against Boris' very soft restrictions would have made them look ridiculous.
    1
  7635. The average pay rise this year is estimated at 3.9%, so MP's are well below average.
    1
  7636. The monarch can only dissolve Parliament at the request of the PM. The monarch has very little real power.
    1
  7637. There will be additional payments if you have been paying attention.
    1
  7638. Great reasons for me to vote for them again.Better the devil you know.
    1
  7639. To where ?
    1
  7640.  @EddyManfred  Ford Motor Company was seriously pissed in todays announcement.
    1
  7641. You too could choose to have an exempt or compliant vehicle ?
    1
  7642. As a retired Bank Manager I'm in complete agreement with you.
    1
  7643.  @Kalaharia  Since leaving the EU we no longer have a return agreement.
    1
  7644. True, but would the employers have done so otherwise ?
    1
  7645. There are such people in every large organisation, most thankfully are very ordinary and decent.
    1
  7646. Did you get O level maths ? Do the numbers !
    1
  7647. GB news will be paying for his trip, the UK taxpayer for his protection.
    1
  7648. Everyone does it whenever possible.
    1
  7649. Banks are naturally risk aware, rather than risk adverse. I recall during my banking career closing the account of a company because the account was being operated in a way that exposed the bank to unacceptable risk. Whilst I couldn't prove they were doing anything illegal it had all the signs that they were and that's enough.
    1
  7650. The Chancellor is meeting with the Banks to discuss the recent spate of account closures.
    1
  7651. Other than first time buyers all that matters when you are trading up is price differential and the cost of funding it. I recall trading up in 1996 to a house that I brought £40,000 less than it had cost when new 4 years earlier. When I sold it 16 years later to trade up again, it was for exactly 3 times what I had paid !
    1
  7652. Given the financial incompetence of the last Labour government which bankrupted the country, resulting in 10 years of austerity, a bit of Tory sleaze and corruption seems like a very good deal.
    1
  7653. You didn't choose Boris unless you lived in his constituency. All you ever get to choose is your local MP.
    1
  7654. She has more important things to do.
    1
  7655. As its 38% owned by the UK taxpayer isn't that rather counterproductive ?
    1
  7656. To where would you deport them, most illegals have either destroyed or lost their documents. Since leaving the EU the UK was very few return agreements with other countries. If you are thinking about France, the UK can't afford to access to our largest market blocked by pissing off the French.
    1
  7657. Happens all over Europe.
    1
  7658. After the Financial Crisis, UK banks became much more regulated and so now they ask more questions. Fraud is so common, so it's a wise precaution.
    1
  7659. Hopefully you will get the opportunity to do compulsory military service.
    1
  7660. But not to the government.
    1
  7661. This is solely a knee jerk reaction to the recent election successes of the AFD.
    1
  7662. It took me longer to take a shit than it did to get my Covid booster. Its no big deal.
    1
  7663. It did, it was pressure from the PM, Chancellor and Banking regulator that made Rose resign.
    1
  7664. Not if their claim was within the rules. Perhaps the rules need updating ?
    1
  7665. Accept that some compulsory redundancies may be necessary, passenger numbers are down on pre covid levels.
    1
  7666. That would be very bad for the UK economy, do you realise how much having a monarchy is estimated to contribute to our economy ? Why not look it up ?
    1
  7667. Unless you don't work, live off grid and are entirely self sufficient tax is unavoidable.
    1
  7668.  @dogbreaththe3rd851  Didn't Truss try that ?
    1
  7669. I have had my latest covid booster and my flu jab, very pleased I did.
    1
  7670.  @bengaisford3304  Rolf Harris, Max Clifford, Cyril Smith all convicted serial sexual offenders.
    1
  7671. Thats because they are very clever people.
    1
  7672. What a wimp you must be, a minor inconvenience at worst. I just got on with life and worked around it.
    1
  7673. There are 2 parties to every property transaction, a buyer and seller. It's the seller (local resident) that decides who the buyer of their house will be. If anyone is being greedy it's the seller.
    1
  7674. Councils in England are audited annually by external auditors. Happy now ?
    1
  7675. She's gone.
    1
  7676. Its so much fun winding up weak minded gullible people.
    1
  7677. That's not the point, timing is absolutely key to ensuring Labour get as small a majority as possible.
    1
  7678.  @Maggy47  Very perceptive, a rarity here.
    1
  7679. Talk is cheap, anyone can do it.
    1
  7680. Last months fall was much better than expected, this months very slightly worse but considerably better overall than previous predicted.
    1
  7681. Those who don't live on your estate are probably much better educated and have better paid jobs. The best investment you ever make is in yourself. It just depends on how much you want it.
    1
  7682. As its claim that this has been going on for over 40 years, that's numerous governments.
    1
  7683.  @andymccann2716  He doesn't need it, he's the PM and his party was elected to govern as they see fit. Governments will always do thing you personally may disagree with.
    1
  7684. Javid resigned twice from the Cabinet, because he didn't agree with Boris. That's integrity backed up with action.
    1
  7685. Agreed, he is a very worthy successor to his mother.
    1
  7686. The UK doesn't have a return agreement with France. Better if the Channel was blockaded so the migrants themselves had to return to France.
    1
  7687. A more immediate is the issue of not having a Central Bank to back its currency. I can see significant devaluation and inflation being the immediate consequence.
    1
  7688. How can a nurse kill babies ?
    1
  7689. I recommend you do particularly if you are over 40, have an underlying health condition or intend coming into contact with anyone who is.
    1
  7690. Did I miss the bit where Hancock sent millions of jews were to concentration camps, starved and gassed ? Pathetic drama queen.
    1
  7691. Only a Government initiated Public Enquiry has the statutory authority to compel a person to attend. It will be a very one sided enquiry. Anyone you suspect has something to hide won't attend to be questioned.
    1
  7692. The media could have such fun with that name.
    1
  7693. He's not and at present if he were to ban the march a court would over turn it just as quickly. An organised march is far easier to control than one that isn't.
    1
  7694. Why would the rest of the world want too ?
    1
  7695. I own lots and am very happy.
    1
  7696. It's easy to get carried away with headline figures, the profit for the same period last year was pitifully small. In Dec 2021 base rate was 0.25% by Dec 2022 it was 3.5% that's a 1400% increase !
    1
  7697. It's not, there is no legal right to a bank account in the UK.
    1
  7698. Would you also like our Police to respond in the same way the French Police do, or how about the Isreali Police, they use water cannons and stun grenades on protestors ?
    1
  7699. Its the explanation that suits your agenda.
    1
  7700. Where is the profit in that ?
    1
  7701. Very true
    1
  7702. Bans are only ever effective when dealing with decent law biding people.
    1
  7703.  @Alto53  He didn't need to, he implied it.
    1
  7704. So thats what a politician who actually answers a question is called. Now I understand why most politicians don't.
    1
  7705. PR isn't in the in the interest of a Labour Party government.
    1
  7706. The Uk has an abundance of power, what the government lacks is the will to exploit it.
    1
  7707. A self made man worth @£70m. I wouldn't have allowed an unvaccinated tradesman in my home during the Pandemic, so Im with Charlie.
    1
  7708. He should get tough, harsh new laws and prison sentences for rioters and looters.
    1
  7709.  @thequagmire7882  I can just picture the barrister for the prosecution saying to the jury, we don't have any evidence but we all know he's a bad un and so should be convicted !
    1
  7710.  @geordiewishart1683  Its ironic that its perfectly legal to shag a 16 year old up the arse and that absolutely ok ? Seems the law is at odds with itself !
    1
  7711. History isn't something you seem to know much about.
    1
  7712. Well done, she has her priorities right. I wish her well.
    1
  7713.  @allykhan8594  Its never too late and Im sure he is pleased he did.
    1
  7714.  @pommiebears  Thats why we should have facial recognition and then these people can be arrested and prosecuted when they least expect it.
    1
  7715. Flying the Union Jack on a pole is ok but before painting it on the wall of your building check if you need planning permission. The flag isn't the issue here, even though GBN want you to think it is. !
    1
  7716. The entire incident needs to be seen in context not just a brief clip.
    1
  7717. Become a member of the Conservative party and you could do. Why not join, its not expensive ?
    1
  7718. Of course not. Israel is its greatest ally in the Middle East. The US has however put pressure on them to limit civilian casualties.
    1
  7719. I have no problem with the old ULEZ, the extension however is unwarranted and unnecessary.
    1
  7720. Agreed, makes Fascism seems very appealing.
    1
  7721. There doesn't and there won't be. In your fantasy world where a vote takes place Labour with their huge majority would win and win big.
    1
  7722. When has any PM been, never.
    1
  7723. Your life must be one big disappointment. Use your energies to improve yourself, if you have the ambition ?
    1
  7724. If he's no longer competitive his business will suffer and so will you.
    1
  7725. The cost of the Royal family is @ £100m a year, it's estimated that the economy benefits by @ £2 billion a year.
    1
  7726. @Scott Smith It takes intelligence to know that, most YouTubers sit on their brains and speak out of their arses.
    1
  7727. Too expensive, the taxpayer wants value for money.
    1
  7728. As the taxpayers money is being spent this makes the most sense.
    1
  7729. The Covid enquiry is ongoing, is anyone interested ?
    1
  7730. When the military take power anywhere, they tend to retain it for as long as possible.
    1
  7731. No religion is.
    1
  7732. Fawkes and his fellow plotters were religious extremists. The sole aim of the gunpowder plot was replace a protestant King with a catholic one.
    1
  7733. Very true. The key to having a comfortable retirement is plan for it, ensuring you have several sources of income.It works very well for me.
    1
  7734. I don't recall anyone complaining about Abramovich being a Non Dom when he brought Chelsea FC ????????
    1
  7735.  @randomthoughts3231  There is nothing clever about provoking conflict, defusing it takes skill.
    1
  7736. and will continue ........................
    1
  7737. Irrelevant, if a Court Order is issued against you and you disagree with it, challenge it in court. I did and won. Breaching it is Contempt and can get out sent to prison. It's made very clear in the Court Order what the consequences of breaching it are.
    1
  7738. A self made man worth @ £70m, so yes he's much brighter than you.
    1
  7739. It's ironic that you can spell bollocks but not Blair ? Im guessing you didn't pass GCSE English.
    1
  7740. Farage has always been outspoken and I suspect believes there is no such a thing as bad publicity.
    1
  7741. It's easy to be wise after the event. The police simply don't have the resources to protect everyone.
    1
  7742. Public perception is far more important than following the rules.
    1
  7743. Don't get caught doing it, wear a balaclava or better still a Khan face mask !
    1
  7744. Just another delaying tactic by the bleeding heart liberals.
    1
  7745. I thought you were a champion of free speech ?
    1
  7746. Funny, I was so much better off during the lockdowns, petrol less than £1 a litre, my heating oil 23p a litre !
    1
  7747. These idiots are only good for target practice.
    1
  7748. I couldn't care less, who didn't break the rules, do you know anyone, I don't.
    1
  7749.  @johnstirling6597  God bless capitalism.
    1
  7750.  @johnstirling6597  Rateable values have little to with a properties worth, more with the size of the property.
    1
  7751. How is this political, it effects everyone on this planet ?
    1
  7752. Waste of a life. Did he consider his family ?
    1
  7753. Football is more important, such is the British sense of priorities.
    1
  7754. Boris never claimed to an honourable man and that he would do the right thing, Starmer did, more fool him.
    1
  7755. Why would Starmer do that ?
    1
  7756. Assuming you are a taxpayer and that we are the largest single shareholder in the Bank owning @ 38%, why would you want him to sue us ?
    1
  7757. The answer is YES, all you needed to do was a simple Google search.
    1
  7758. What useful purpose do you serve ?
    1
  7759. If you rate chase rates as I do, it's not difficult to get above base rate on savings. On other more interesting investments I aim for 100% return.
    1
  7760. He was born in Southampton Hospital which is in Hampshire !
    1
  7761. Fracking and Nuclear always sounds great until the site chosen is near your home and then it's not !
    1
  7762. Probably more recently than me, why would anyone want to visit one if they could possibly avoid it ?
    1
  7763. They do a lot of talking and that's such hard work !
    1
  7764. Why, Boris and his wife were in their own garden, as they are entitled to be. The others should all receive a £60 fixed penalty notice fine, just like an ordinary person who broke the rules would be.
    1
  7765. What was the British Empire if not Globalist ?
    1
  7766. A Public Inquiry can only be ordered by a Government Minister, in this case the Home Secretary, Cooper. The Minister appoints the chair person usually a Judge.Google how a Pubic Inquiry works, impress your friends with your knowledge ?
    1
  7767. Agreed.
    1
  7768.  @stephfoxwell4620  The alternative is to raise income tax and for central government to provide all services.
    1
  7769. Almost half of voters did too ! Maintaining good relations with our largest and closest trading partners is essential for the prosperity of the UK.
    1
  7770. He is worth @ £30m and has substantial other sources of income. Probably very tax efficient too. Good man though.
    1
  7771. A masterful performance, very Prime Ministerial.
    1
  7772. You obviously aren't a fan of democracy, he's only just been re elected. Do you only believe in democracy when the outcome is what you wanted ?
    1
  7773. As a mature adult, should I feel it necessary I will do so.
    1
  7774. That huge chip on your shoulder must really be tiring to carry around.
    1
  7775. When you have very little money thats ok, when you have a lot, own a business, trade internationally its not an option.
    1
  7776. He hates Farage and everything he stands for !
    1
  7777. Sadly criminal scum also have the vote.
    1
  7778. You need to be simple to vote for them.
    1
  7779. Stay away from known trouble areas, don't look for trouble.
    1
  7780. Too expensive. VAT receipts between April and Dec 23 were £125 billion. Crudely if the rate was reduced from 20% to 15% it would cost over 12 months @ £40 billion.
    1
  7781. He had a career outside politics first.
    1
  7782. People who don't like Farage should open an account and deposits lots of money.
    1
  7783. It's a delicate balance and we are approaching the top of the curve. I support a further 25bp's increase today.
    1
  7784. I have too much self respect to expect anyone to provide me with free housing. I worked hard for my large house with 2 acres and a Bentley in the garage.
    1
  7785. Whoever is appointed won't please everyone.
    1
  7786. What do you imagine the French Government has the power to do, if we turned them back ?
    1
  7787. The change in Corporation wasn't needed and is by far the most expensive element of the tax cuts.
    1
  7788. You answered your own question. Rose wasn't a normal working person but the Banks CEO. Her payoff represented @ 6 months salary and a very small price for the Bank to pay to move on. Potential legal action for constructive dismissal would have cost a lot more.
    1
  7789. Other than inciting violence and hatred by encouraging others to set fire to hotels housing illegal immigrants.
    1
  7790. MP's don't get paid a bonus. Many however have other sources income that are many times larger than their salary. Boris took an 80% pay cut to become PM. The year before becoming PM he earned £824,000, it's a matter of public record.
    1
  7791. Envy !
    1
  7792.  @michaelgallagher1882  That only works if your employer agrees to it, most won't.
    1
  7793. Virtually impossible for most people.
    1
  7794. The Battle of Cable Street as it's now known. Ordinary people stopped the march, will you ?
    1
  7795. No doubt.
    1
  7796. Its common business practice and a lot cheaper than potential legal action for constructive dismissal.
    1
  7797. His sacking had nothing to do with his support for workers rights and everything to do with his behaviour in deliberately and very publicly disobeying his party leaders explicit instructions not to join the pickets.
    1
  7798. How many sub postmasters are still waiting for compensation despite a TV drama ?
    1
  7799. A court never gives a verdict of "Innocent" only "Not Guilty. Guilt needs to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, otherwise the verdict must be not guilty. The notion of Guilty or Innocent is purely fictional.
    1
  7800. Media driven hysteria, they are just loving it. Simply can't wait to spread more doom and gloom and watch their rating rise.
    1
  7801. Why not look at the official figures, but that probably don't fit your agenda ?
    1
  7802. Watching known criminals seems like a very good idea. If they behave, they wi be treated no different from any other law biding person.
    1
  7803. A Tory policy, not a new Labour one.
    1
  7804. Watch your taxes increase under Labour as they hand out more money to the undeserving that the country doesn't have.
    1
  7805. PM's and politicians always do. How many deaths was Boris blamed for during Covid ?
    1
  7806. The great thing about living in a democracy is that it allows for differing opinions to be expressed. My opinion is very different from yours.
    1
  7807. mass extermination ?
    1
  7808. He has a personal account, but not a business one. Perhaps his business dealings cause concern ?
    1
  7809. You must be a real wimp, it was a breeze !
    1
  7810. In Russia only 300 of those arrested weren't either killed or disappeared.
    1
  7811. I welcome tax cuts, who wouldn't, but such an inequitable one wasn't clever. Something for everyone through increased personal allowance would have been much fairer, notwithstanding that they would be still need funding by increased borrowing.
    1
  7812. You do know the Yorkshire Building Society did the same thing to a vicar who complained about their "Pride" posters !
    1
  7813. I had a good friend who had a very senior position in a US investment bank, his salary and bonus was huge, however the company owned him. I didn't envy him in the least.
    1
  7814. Very doubtful the required number of letters will be reached.
    1
  7815. As a pensioner I don't need a Bentley either, but I earned it.
    1
  7816. Several long hot summers. Public enquiries take years to report.
    1
  7817. Only labour controlled areas, probably not.
    1
  7818. Wrong, salary for last year including bonus was £4.5m.
    1
  7819. The police regularly use their discretion with minor offences, it's nothing new.
    1
  7820. A Public Enquiry is always limited by its terms of reference. The chairperson chosen by the Government will probably be a be judge and they will select who joins them on the panel.
    1
  7821. Migrants with skills we are short of, absolutely yes.
    1
  7822. Very true. Why not listen to what the new President of Argentina thinks about Socialism. It's enlightening.
    1
  7823. I could afford to and retired at 50, the happiest day of my banking career. No regrets whatsoever.
    1
  7824. Funny guy, at best they will get one or two seats in Parliament.
    1
  7825. This road is on an industrial estate.
    1
  7826. Losers only see problems, winners see opportunities. Which are you ?
    1
  7827. Everyone is different, but it's good to have the choice.
    1
  7828. Its a great business to be in.
    1
  7829. So he's not English and he's not a immigrant either.
    1
  7830. I already own everything I want.
    1
  7831.  @martynblackburn9632  Perceptive and very true.
    1
  7832. It's interesting that there are many movies on this channel in which the "N" word is used frequently, usually by black people towards each other as a form of insult. It appears that in some context its use is perfectly acceptable.
    1
  7833. Practically it's impossible, but some pose bigger risks than others. Ironically the moment the government wants to increase security which always means a reduction in personal liberties there is an outcry.
    1
  7834. Closing your eyes doesn't mean you are asleep, it aids concentration.
    1
  7835. Is there anything he doesn't have an opinion on ? Every upload click is more income, he's earning so much he couldn't afford to go back to politics !
    1
  7836. Only with the support of the public. If you consider the Police are ineffective you need to ask yourself why and take a hard look at yourself in the mirror.
    1
  7837. Depends on the rate of interest, at present money is cheap and a mortgage only lasts as long as you want it to, I repaid mine in 15 years.
    1
  7838. Welcome to the world of social media.
    1
  7839. If that's your mindset you won't be disappointed.
    1
  7840. Shortage of stock, absolutely yes, the number of new houses being built is massively below the governments target. Take a look for yourself !
    1
  7841. I went there once in 1977, no reason to go back.
    1
  7842. My bad things have been done in the name of Christianity and other religions throughout history. The rector of my local church, a protestant, was burned at the stake for refusing to become a Catholic.
    1
  7843. Well said Robert.
    1
  7844. Its increasing every year and more and more its being paid by very ordinary people particularly those who live in London and the south East.
    1
  7845.  @Crouchy232323  and each one of them votes.
    1
  7846. Can we afford to let Iran, the home of terrorists, get a nuclear weapon ?
    1
  7847. If Reform make scrapping IHT in their first budget a Manifesto commitment I will vote for them. That would save my beneficiaries a huge amount of money.
    1
  7848. You next ?
    1
  7849. Absolutely right and let's be honest, who in their right mind would want to be PM and immediately become the new bad guy. Perhaps when all Covid restrictions are lifted.
    1
  7850. Not as bigger joke as your spelling is.
    1
  7851. I bet you couldn't wait for the Tories to go either. Change isn't always for the better !
    1
  7852. I'm in favour of fracking and none of the proposed sites are anywhere near where I live.
    1
  7853. Not having Putin beating a path to my door is worth the cost of supporting Ukraine.
    1
  7854. True, millions of pounds worth of free publicity. Just what a the programme makers intended. People are so gullible !
    1
  7855. How do you deport a British citizen ?
    1
  7856. Agreed, he is far more wealthy, is a huge earner and is a former banker. The ideal candidate, little people are useless at manipulation.
    1
  7857. I thought the opposite ?
    1
  7858. I have no problem with legal migrants who integrate and contribute to this country. Those that don't I do !
    1
  7859. The MP who lied in court recently and was described by the High Court judge as someone who could not be trusted. Google " MP who lied in court" !
    1
  7860. The CCP needs to look strong otherwise it will not hold onto power. The interests of their people is a very distant second.
    1
  7861.  @hoonaticbloggs5402  Being decapitated by a flying motorcycle ...........Remember Le Mans 1955 !
    1
  7862. No one wants to live near a Nuclear Power station, which is why we have so little.
    1
  7863. He was in touch with them when it mattered most.
    1
  7864. Thats not the purpose of a Public Enquiry. That's the job of the Police.
    1
  7865. Rates have been far too low for far too long, it encourages people to buy now and pay later. I welcome higher interest rates.
    1
  7866. She has a Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree from Oxford and an MSC from the London School of Economics. Are you as well qualified ?
    1
  7867. I prefer the saying when it ends with "as long as I still have a hole up my arse" !
    1
  7868. Avoiding paying your bills when others are is disgusting.
    1
  7869.  @tomround8271  You tosser
    1
  7870. you are so hard, Im pissing my pants.
    1
  7871. @After Shock I just avoid no mask wears, like I would a dog turd.
    1
  7872.  @joforrest1 You abuse old people, what a coward.
    1
  7873. Perhaps the common man should try harder ?
    1
  7874. Get some chickens.
    1
  7875. VAT hasn't increased on anything ? It will probably be removed from domestic fuel bills.
    1
  7876. Do you think this is the whole story, it's not. Dig a bit deeper !
    1
  7877. and what their clothing is made from. Two thirds of all clothing is made from fossil fuel synthetics.
    1
  7878. Probably not, when it doesn't relate to anything current.
    1
  7879. Reform is the crumbs
    1
  7880. Likewise when they resort to violence.
    1
  7881. SS Uniforms were designed by Hugo Boss, our Police aren't nearly as well dressed.
    1
  7882. Youtubers seemed to consider that unimportant when it was Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader a few months ago. They crucified him ! Brand is popular with the young, Edwards was seen as part of the establishment. If you believe in due process it must apply to all.
    1
  7883. Good point, when the boot is on the other foot there is outrage.
    1
  7884. Agreed, what next a pink hair day !
    1
  7885. France is our gateway to Europe. Imagine if France closed all ports to UK shipping ?
    1
  7886. Should we not invest in our security ? Both Putin and Iran were big supporters of the Assad regime in Syria. Now the balance of power favours the West.
    1
  7887. If I spend £50 on fuel who knows if this goes into my gas guzzling Bentley or economical VW ?
    1
  7888. As a single person without kids, why should I pay for schools, or child benefit and suffer for it ? We don't get to choose what are taxes are spent on.
    1
  7889. Its the British disease.
    1
  7890. Great idea. The right to form a Trade Union and join one, gone for ever as is the right to form a peaceful assembly. So many more benefit !
    1
  7891. Will you do what one guy here has done, sign it 32 times ?
    1
  7892. Agreed and this usually overlooked.
    1
  7893. Work 10 hours for 4 days, that's fair also.
    1
  7894.  @dsmith4658  The vast majority of the population are neither poor or rich but everything in between.
    1
  7895. PATTIES, is that something thick northerners do ?
    1
  7896. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it.
    1
  7897.  @JoaoSoares-rs6ec  No he can't ,that's why planning permission exists to ensure that approval is obtained first.
    1
  7898. Wrong, he needs to obtain planning permission for a mural on the side of his building just as you or I would need to.
    1
  7899. The average annual standing charge for dual fuel is over £300 a year.
    1
  7900. It that case you can look forward to Boxing Day in front of the magistrate after as night in the cells.
    1
  7901. Im sure the inmates would give them something stiff too.
    1
  7902. So was I until I went to Luton. It looked like Bagdad !
    1
  7903. That's why there is a Central Bank. The economy couldn't function without Banks.
    1
  7904. Leave then
    1
  7905. I wear a mask for my benefit, I'm sensible, for my benefit. I don't scream and throw my toys out of the pram like a spoilt, selfish, 2 year old, as Im a responsible mature adult who also cares about others less fortunate.
    1
  7906. No one can, that's the reality.
    1
  7907. Don't you look after your own, what better motive can there be than self interest.
    1
  7908. Scum.
    1
  7909. Hot heads who don't think about the potential consequences of their knee jerk reactions are worse.
    1
  7910. Judges are on the side of the law which is rarely the same as public opinion.
    1
  7911. Starmer isn't in control of his own mind, he changes it so often ! So sad, so desperate, so Starmer.
    1
  7912. Outside the Iranian embassy which can't be blamed on the budget ?
    1
  7913. It's identity is simply changing, not always for the better or the way you would wish.
    1
  7914. His position entitled him to a seat in the House of Lords, with his resignation he loses that right. There are now 25 Bishops and Arch Bishops remaining who have the right to sit in the House of Lords.
    1
  7915.  @fionaforward3358  Don't Christians commit crimes ?
    1
  7916. You couldn't buy publicity this good !
    1
  7917. Do you know that the harder I work the luckier i get.
    1
  7918. He could the devil and I would still prefer him to Starmer and Labour
    1
  7919. So will smokers, 6 feet underground.
    1
  7920. I traded up regularly taking out a new mortgage each time. I made more money doing this than through working.
    1
  7921. Particularly if you aren't a man.
    1
  7922. If your mum has a few medical conditions she may be eligible to claim Attendance Allowance which is non means tested. Its worth a look.
    1
  7923. It's much better to help people to help themselves, then they are less likely to need charity.
    1
  7924. They don't seem to be suffering from an invasion of illegal economic migrants.
    1
  7925. Why, what's in it for her ?
    1
  7926. Restrict it to those pensioners who live in properties in Council Tax Bands A to D or to basic rate taxpayers. As a pensioner I have no problem with either and its incredibly easy to administer.
    1
  7927. Unlike Budweiser, the UK taxpayer doesn't own 38% of it. Why would anyone want to hurt themselves, don't you want the taxpayer to get repaid sooner rather than later ?
    1
  7928. As they have also been arrested for violent disorder (Sky News) Im sure you can join the dots.
    1
  7929. Pensions now inflation is falling will in all probability only increase by 2.5% each year until 2028 so will remain below the tax threshold. This also assumes Labour won't raise the threshold by a similar amount.
    1
  7930. In this country it's an establish practice, all thats required is that the donations and freebies are declared. Reform accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds from a Muslim donor, why not check it out yourself ?
    1
  7931.  @stevyg4549  Can you find any from Catholic, Jewish, Sikh, Hindu ?
    1
  7932. Proud to be an endangered species.
    1
  7933.  @DanTheMan-yx9vw  The best investment you can make is in yourself, that's the way to break the cycle.
    1
  7934. As do most people who pay into a company pension scheme. One of the largest shareholders are our Pension Funds.
    1
  7935. If it was that easy it would already have been done.
    1
  7936. Very probably.
    1
  7937. Good luck with that in China, Russia and North Korea. It's ironic that they somehow colluded with the West in an elaborate scam ?
    1
  7938. Obviously not, you would have already disappeared.
    1
  7939. Why would anyone want to risk serious injury or worse ?
    1
  7940. Why not, everyone has the same tax free personal allowance. Learn to become more tax efficient, investigate all the tax allowances that you can benefit from and use them.
    1
  7941. Women age, men mature, it's a fact of life, get used to it.
    1
  7942.  @gordonsteen5560  No, its easy to criticise others, actually dealing with all the day to day frustrations is entirely different.
    1
  7943. How, they have a massive majority.
    1
  7944.  @Icedmorgans  One of his not a man MP's thinks women can have a penis !
    1
  7945.  @taffyterrier  I have never worried about what someone else has as long as I have my little bit.
    1
  7946. I recall one Youtuber proudly boasting that he had voted 32 times.
    1
  7947. Khan has bankrupted London and this is a cash cow.
    1
  7948. Who would replace her, probably her No.2 and you won't like him either.
    1
  7949. Vance once described Trump as "Americas Hitler" and now he's VP.
    1
  7950.  @bieberfan6300 No one becomes PM to be popular. He's adopting the classic strategy of doing all the nasty things first.
    1
  7951. The avoidance of mass job losses are one of the reasons the B of E have only raised rates in tiny increments and that they not now @ 9%.
    1
  7952. You will get one in 2029.
    1
  7953. Then leave or become an MP yourself.
    1
  7954. For most professional people the State Pension represents only a small part of their retirement income.
    1
  7955. Do you travel on the undergound ?
    1
  7956. We had Boris, whoever had been PM during the Pandemic would have been replaced before the next election.
    1
  7957.  @tina5203  Lawyers are American, he's a typical Barrister.
    1
  7958. You do know the girl was pissed and being so aggressive at midnight in the town centre that her own sister called the Police. Not really important though if it doesn't fit your agenda ?
    1
  7959. Transexual scares the hell out of me !
    1
  7960. Targeted for special harsh treatment.
    1
  7961. Banks are in business to make money. What differentiates them from all other businesses is that their commodity is money.
    1
  7962. That's exactly what a PM should be !
    1
  7963. It's simply a planing permission matter, just like if you were to alter the front of your house. He should have asked the council first.
    1
  7964.  @georgerj2419  It's a Planning permission matter, he should have asked the council first.
    1
  7965. Of course the UK is Globalist, what do you think the British Empire was ?
    1
  7966. When demand exceeds supply prices are high, it's basic economics.
    1
  7967.  @djbogz1921  Proximity to Westminster. A second home is cheaper than hotel accommodation.
    1
  7968. The list of names that appear to apply to me seem to increase daily. It's getting really difficult to keep up !
    1
  7969. Well said, I really don't care what names anyone calls me.
    1
  7970. The West is fighting a proxy war against Putin, it's money well spent.
    1
  7971. If they didn't specifically name Farage that is ok.
    1
  7972. So were many rich and famous people. Savile conned many people. The British public loved him too . If you have the slightest doubt of just how popular he was take a look at all the stars who attended his funeral at Leeds Cathedral.
    1
  7973. Do you know about his conviction for supplying cocaine ?
    1
  7974.  @claritadeluna6609  The first World War is what happened.
    1
  7975. The UK doesn't have a return agreement with France. They aren't French citizens either.
    1
  7976. A like minded soul.
    1
  7977. It's precisely for the concerns raised that the government will review in 3 months and continue to provide further assistance. The cost to economy is greater by not providing assistance !
    1
  7978. You would also give up other protections that you haven't even considered. A targeted approach, a scalpel not a sledge hammer.
    1
  7979.  @nogingerfool1  GBN doing what its best at, preying on the weak minded and gullible.
    1
  7980. The Falklands has huge potential on and offshore mineral deposits including oil and gas. That's why it won't be given up.
    1
  7981. Surely Boris would prefer cake ? Toast is lowly Labour scum.
    1
  7982. One step at a time, starting with the most problematic.
    1
  7983. What do you imagine would have happened if this information was released at the time ?
    1
  7984. That's what losers do, run away.
    1
  7985. Why does anyone go to Thailand ?
    1
  7986.  @lyndontomasi5026  English Civil War, Peasants Revolt and many more uprisings. Read a history book and learn something.
    1
  7987.  @arch3088  The Queen is the head of state for all the Commonwealth and yes its really just a ceremonial role.
    1
  7988. So you don't want the courts to be independent, just do whatever the government wants. So if the governments wants all protests and strikes banned, the courts will agree with them ?
    1
  7989. Don't expect anything to change. Relocate to areas of the country where housing costs a lot less.
    1
  7990. Who didn't break lockdown rules, I don't know anyone ?
    1
  7991. Says a 12 year old !
    1
  7992.  @finolaomurchu8217  He's just so more clever than you. How much do you think that this free publicity is worth to the programme makers ? Millions will watch it now !
    1
  7993. Boycott the most hated University in theUK.
    1
  7994. As much as it needs Galloway.
    1
  7995. Another clickbait upload.
    1
  7996. Did you offer Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader the same support or where you one of the many who happily crucified him on Youtube ? Not only was he never charged, his alleged victim issued a denial. This didn't appear to make the slightest difference. Double standards at play !
    1
  7997. Very well, it was replaced by the Council Tax.
    1
  7998. Which makes Starmers energy policy with regard to North Sea oil and gas completely idiotic !
    1
  7999. You do know that Reforms biggest donor is a Muslim ? Fact, Google it !
    1
  8000. Personal banking is probably the least profitable part of the business, why do you thing so many branches have closed.
    1
  8001. Me too and when you are up to your arse in alligators your options are very limited.
    1
  8002. What tyranny, I haven't seen any ? Have you looked the word up in a dictionary ?
    1
  8003. Newcastle ?
    1
  8004. Less carbon doesn't.
    1
  8005. A politician that answers the question, that's refreshing.
    1
  8006. That's funny. 16 UK PM's were trained as barristers, 27 US Presidents were lawyers.
    1
  8007. No one is for labourers, do they still exist ?
    1
  8008. Who doesn't lie on their CV ? Whenever I helped someone write a CV I always made them seem so much better than they were.
    1
  8009. Most certainly they would.Without a return agreement you can't deport.
    1
  8010. That highly ??
    1
  8011. An over the hill windbag. He's making so much money on Youtube that he couldn't afford the drop in his standard of living.
    1
  8012. He's not an MP. Cooper is Starmers most likely successor, such a charming lady.
    1
  8013. Perception is everything and the damage is already done. She probably won't do it again ?
    1
  8014. Not if one persons choices endanger the life of another. Everyone deserves to live in peace.
    1
  8015. It was in the Tory manifesto and they were elected, so yes you did vote for it.
    1
  8016. Has there ever been a PM who upon losing a GE didn't resign as leader ? Hopefully a much more right wing MP like Braverman will then become leader.
    1
  8017. Putin has just done it again ad grain prices have spiked.
    1
  8018. I would be very pleased if they resisted arrest and were shot dead.
    1
  8019. It may have escaped your notice that England has the least restrictions in the UK, most of Europe and the rest of the World. Boris is leading this country out of Covid and setting an example to the world.
    1
  8020. It will be here long after you and I aren't.
    1
  8021. Most of the so called upper classes don't have a pot to piss in.
    1
  8022. From the moment you get up in the morning you are told what to do whether you realise it or not.
    1
  8023. If not for the Pandemic this would have happened. We are playing catch up and its painful.
    1
  8024. What will Reform do ? They will be faced with exactly the same problems.
    1
  8025. Do it online, it's quicker. As I recall there is a surcharge if you pay by paper bill.
    1
  8026. He's reminding you that the law applies equally to both the on and off line worlds.
    1
  8027. I would much rather money go to Ukraine than illegal immigrants.
    1
  8028. The average person will have a mortgage and numerous other D/D's for household bills etc . Have you the time to pay all these in cash and will they allow you to ?
    1
  8029.  @SmartCookie2022  Don't you like Globalism ? How many people in the UK work for large multi national companies ?
    1
  8030. The reality of any high pressure job is that you never really switch off. If the phone goes at 3am you answer it !
    1
  8031. Perhaps we all should have put solar panels on our roofs ? Life is full of "shoulds". The issue is the present and future , not the past. Todays meetings are a positive step.
    1
  8032.  @thelleftaremad7556  That's a novel concept !
    1
  8033. JRM is by far the most intelligent and certainly the best speaker in Parliament, unfortunately he is too rich and too posh to have mass electoral appeal. In the absence of Sunak, it would need to be someone with a lower profile like Rabb.
    1
  8034. The ministerial code is set by the PM, you do know ?
    1
  8035. Brains are far more of an asset in politics than balls.
    1
  8036. Don't you believe in treating everyone the same ? Boris and others received fixed penalty notices just as ordinary people did.
    1
  8037. The leader of Reform is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, someone who has made a fortunate off the backs of ordinary hardworking people. He represents everything you claim to despise !
    1
  8038. It's politics, not the Girl Guides. Life isn't fair, get over it.
    1
  8039. irrelevant, they have a huge majority and are here until 2029 at least.
    1
  8040. You are probably the type of person who is against increased use of CCTV, identity cards etc on the basis that it effects your human rights ?
    1
  8041. All you need is ambition and the willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed. Sod anyone else !
    1
  8042.  @53Artemis  Whilst the huge wealth may have come from his wife he was already a multi millionaire before he married.
    1
  8043. Google Rape gang convictions ?
    1
  8044. Todays news is tomorrows chip paper. There will be another scandal or crisis to replace this. The petition for a "New General Election was debated on Monday, very little coverage yet it was red hot on Youtube for months ! Im not be insensitive just realistic.
    1
  8045. It's a start. The UK desperately needs an agreement with France to return all those illegal immigrants who travel from France. Whilst the UK has return agreements with several countries, there are others like Iraq and Iran that we never will.
    1
  8046. Ever heard of AUDDIS ?
    1
  8047. That's probably why you don't work for one. You aren't very good at thinking.
    1
  8048. What makes you think you would have a choice ?
    1
  8049. Everyones circumstances are different and as I sold my previous house for a lot more than I paid for my current one, I'm very happy.
    1
  8050. How do you know when you are too lazy to find out the facts of the case for yourself ?
    1
  8051. When the idea of reducing the number of constituencies was floated, Labour were opposed to it !
    1
  8052. You do know the Queens family name ?
    1
  8053. Governments have done this before.
    1
  8054. Its because they no longer having the backing of the public who have given into this pussy woke culture agenda and won't allow the Police to do their job effectively and as each situation requires.
    1
  8055.  @paulclairethomas1344  Trade Union members, public sector workers, benefit scroungers........
    1
  8056. Get a better job, no one owes you a living.
    1
  8057.  @unusedsub3003  Perhaps the reason he doesn't fancy you is that he's not gay.
    1
  8058. @C.kelp1879 Sometimes containing and defusing a volatile situation is the better option.
    1
  8059. Insanity doesn't preclude you from voting.
    1
  8060. Local elections don't determine government policy.
    1
  8061. Public sector employees receiving inflation busting pay rises would disagree.
    1
  8062. They are far too selfish to think about anyone but themselves.
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  8063. Does it matter who owns the farms as long as food is produced ? Farmer Brown or farmer Clarkson, who cares ?
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  8064. When you don't get the result you want, what then ?
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  8065. In 1979 Base Rate was 17%. There is now a generation who have never experienced anything other than very cheap borrowing.
    1
  8066. Generalisations are never helpful and always wrong.
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  8067. What would that achieve other than promoting racial hatred and potentially more riots !
    1
  8068. International law prevents dingies being torpedoed although Im sure it would be popular.
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  8069. The EU had rather a lot to do with it and considering they are our largest trading partner its not sensible to tell them to FO !
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  8070. It's what large organisations do, because it's expedient. Nothing new or uncommon.
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  8071. Another badge for me to wear with pride. I have so many now and I thought I was just ordinary guy.
    1
  8072. The Title was "Working 40 hours a week In the Office" not merely working 40 hours a week. As a business owner I would have expected that you could distinguish the difference ? How much of your 100 hours do you actually spend in the office ?
    1
  8073. My priorities, myself, myself, myself.
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  8074. There is every chance it will below todays level but little possibility of being as low of 3% within the next 12 months.
    1
  8075. This is Braverman launching her leadership campaign in the event that the Conservatives loose the election which would inevitably result in Sunak stepping down. She is also appealing to all those who now support Reform, making them redundant.
    1
  8076. I made so much money then, happy days.
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  8077. They don't, thats not the Purpose of a Public Enquiry.
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  8078. As are we all.
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  8079. Lots of working class people are millionaires, its hardly difficult.
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  8080. The eggers should have been shot by the Kings security, that would have made my day.
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  8081. Hardly, you will have had numerous vaccines as a child.
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  8082. We have gone soft and given into to those that want to prevent Police from doing their job. It seems that every time tougher Policing methods are proposed or introduced there are people who cry racism, infringement of civil liberties or brutality. How can Police be effective when they live in fear of an official complaint and losing their job because the public don't support them. Am I wrong ?
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  8083. He's an exceptionally clever man, not t mention a very rich one.
    1
  8084. Don't be poor, it's your life, do something about it.
    1
  8085. Rather like Putin, Sturgeon sees this as her legacy and doesn't care who suffers while remaining comfortable and protected.
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  8086.  @juliantaylor461  Spot on, Starmer has neither the intelligence or charisma of Blair.
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  8087. No different from anyone else then ?
    1
  8088. Why, I call Rayner a Tart.
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  8089. In the present climate, they will be building few if any.
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  8090. @@AndyK134 Is it any wonder that some people get into financial difficulties when they are totally clueless.
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  8091. Then the EU will respond in kind which only adds to our misery.
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  8092. Not normal people, mindless thugs.
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  8093. It's the middle class voters that will get them elected and so they can't afford to upset them.
    1
  8094. Have you ever had full blown Influenza and a clasped lung ? I have.
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  8095. Once someone becomes an MP there is a huge target on their back. Everything you say and do is recorded, ready to be used against you at a later date.
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  8096. @Fallen Angel We aren't ?
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  8097. Sums it up precisely.
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  8098. The world has far bigger problems of its own.
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  8099. He's a politician who knows that every word he says is open to scrutiny and misinterpretation.
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  8100. I sure that you don't want some good old fashioned reprisals ? The Peasants Revolt didn't end well for them.
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  8101. Why would anyone vote Labour ? The party that thinks more about asylum seekers than its own people.
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  8102. Reform had a very poor election strategy, whilst the Lib Dems knew how to maximise their votes.
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  8103. Legally, much more challenging though. I watched a film recently with a big Holywood star, most of the characters were black and they constantly called each other as F.....ing N's ! How can it be acceptable in one setting and not in another ?
    1
  8104. Can I join please, sounds great.
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  8105. Brad Pitt has already been approached to play Sir Keir Starmer, he's really excited by this challenging role.
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  8106.  Leidolfr  Correctly so.
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  8107. A very large one.
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  8108. Hello Reeves, Cooper or Lammy. Be very careful what you wish for.
    1
  8109. Go elsewhere, let the city centre die.
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  8110. Six councils have taken Khan to the High Court to challenge the legality of the consultation process. Are they evil ??????
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  8111. I would prefer the bottom of the Channel before they ever set foot on UK soil.
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  8112. I haven't heard one good idea from Labour yet.
    1
  8113. Why would Labour who want much tougher restrictions vote against Boris, it would make them look ridiculous.
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  8114.  @HueyLewisRocks  A concept many seem incapable of comprehending.
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  8115. Agreed, let's start with the Premier league to show we are really serious.
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  8116. How dare he actually keep an election manifesto promise, that's outrageous.
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  8117. Sure is, he sold his company for £145m !
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  8118. The PO is 100% government owned, thats why it's in such a mess.
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  8119. She is doing exactly as Starmer wants.
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  8120. Perhaps like me he is incapable of showing empathy, not everyones brain is wired the same.
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  8121. Arrested for what, were the clothes stolen ?
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  8122. Who ever becomes the next PM is now on notice that no one gives you a chance anymore. From the moment you become PM there is a massive target on your back.
    1
  8123. The law says you do.Do you think Labour will change it ?
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  8124. A very different world then.
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  8125. That would be counter productive as the largest single shareholder in the Nat West Group is the UK taxpayer owning 38% !
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  8126. Buying a house with 2 acres and a 100m road frontage made so much sense.
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  8127. The entire incident needs to be seen in context. Having an open mind is something most Youtubers lack.
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  8128. It's very modest when others are striking for inflation busting increases. The state pension is increasing by over 10% next year.
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  8129. Does he realise that two thirds of all clothing is made from oil synthetics ?
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  8130. The fault of social media.
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  8131. What has that to do with illegal immigration ? Here's a thought, 2 years compulsory military service for anyone over 18 or when they become 18 that enters the UK illegally even if they are subsequently deported.
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  8132. Because of their blind hatred of Sunak and the Tories.
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  8133. He spoke absolute common sense.
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  8134.  @camdenbuzzsaw9237  The voice of reason and common sense.
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  8135.  @stephfoxwell4620  Now the music has stopped and the markets have become unnerved.
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  8136. That would be great but being practical, how do you intend to fund the huge loss of revenue ? What services are you going to cut ?
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  8137.  @camdenbuzzsaw9237  I seem to recall thats what the last Labour government managed to do very successfully.
    1
  8138. Sadly yes.
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  8139. Magistrates don't, the court does. Why do you think all criminal cases are the Crown V the accused ?
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  8140. Your Employers and or Private Pension should allow you to retire very much sooner. State Pension age has nothing to do with when you choose to retire.
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  8141. Those on benefits are relying on you to pay so much tax.
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  8142. You are ignorance personified
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  8143. It is for me.
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  8144. Correct, not 2 years later.
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  8145. Not forgotten in China which has a zero Covid policy, with 25m people locked down in Shanghai. Covid is here to stay, hopefully as a mild virus, but who knows what the future may bring ?
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  8146. I hope not.
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  8147. He has a huge image problem of his own making, that's why no political party will go near him.
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  8148. Germany have the AFD and I would welcome something similar here.
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  8149. @@Eddie402 Probably closer to the truth than you realise.
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  8150. If you can afford it, you can have whatever size home you want. This is just one of the rewards of being successful in life, something we should all aspire too.
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  8151. So now you to suppress free speech ? Whilst i don't agree with Welby he is entitled to his opinions and to express them just as you and I are.
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  8152. They aren't protesting about illegal immigrants though !
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  8153. The leader of Reform is a multi millionaire property developer, do you see the irony ?
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  8154. Facts get in the way of a good headline.
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  8155.  @PopularesVox  Gates owns @ 1/4000th of all US farmland. Why would he want any in UK when there is so much more to buy in the US ?
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  8156. Like it or not we live in a globalist world one we helped create. Remember the British Empire, tell me that was'nt Globalisation ?
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  8157. Se didn't evade anything, tax evasion is illegal. She paid the tax required under the HMRC regulated Non Dom Scheme for which she paid an annual fee. Funny how no one cared about Roman Abramovitch probably the richest Non Dom to have ever lived in the UK ?
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  8158. Who in their right mind wants to become the new bad guy ?
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  8159. Very few Banks were bailed out and as far as Im aware only RBS still has to pay back any money.
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  8160. There should be a minimum educational standard (say an Honours Degree) below which people aren't allowed to vote.
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  8161. What makes you think she didn't know ? This really isn't that unusual.
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  8162. It only refers to paid work which Labour assume is his only motivation.
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  8163. All other banks will have similar policies. For the vast majority of people this will never be an issue.
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  8164. It's what defence barristers do.
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  8165. I would be very pleased if these cowards resisted arrest and where shot dead. That's the policing I would like to see.
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  8166. Not a chance.
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  8167. £3 in every £10 of income tax is paid by just over 300,000 people. The other 33 million pay the remaining £7.
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  8168. Jacob Rees Mogg, there is no one more patriotic, by far the most intelligent and articulate person in Parliament.
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  8169. She has done nothing illegal. Social media tries to destroy peoples lives every minute of every day.
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  8170. Correct.
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  8171. Do you not suppose that these countries would do the same to our Banks in their country ?
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  8172. He doesn't come close to Enoch Powell.
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  8173. Easy too criticise, very difficult to suggest a practical alternative.
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  8174. Perhaps that's all they have ?
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  8175. I voted for them and will do again. Life under Labour would have been so much worse and as things are at present, England has far less restrictions than any other part of the UK.
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  8176. Ha our say last July and voted the Tories out. Be careful what you wish for.
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  8177. No, but some measure of reform is overdue.
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  8178. Are you delighted that the UK taxpayer just lost tens of millions on the share price now she has gone ?
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  8179. It was meant to be inflammatory, because its factually correct. Well done Suella, now let's get really tough on these freeloading illegals !
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  8180. You are funny.
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  8181. I didn't get the email.
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  8182. Better than having infected people visiting the sick in care homes and killing them.
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  8183. A con that apparently Russia, China and North Korea also colluded in ?
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  8184. Germany has the AFD party, considered far right by the woke left, a rebranded Tory party after the election with Braverman as its leader would be very popular.
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  8185. Inciting violence isn't an ill advised comment.
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  8186. The Government didn't do it for free, they took a stake in the Banks they bailed out, they now part own them. LLoyds repaid its bailout several years ago, only RBS now remains.
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  8187. He's a highly intelligent man who was very well off before he meet his wife. Try working smarter if you want to make money.
    1
  8188. Because only an idiot doesn't have a contingency plan. What would you do if a new virulent strain of Covid became dominant with a high mortality rate ?
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  8189. Would be great to see Cooper as PM, such a lovely person, so caring and considerate !
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  8190. By "they" you mean Tory MP's, thats right they didn't want her.
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  8191.  @paulwainwright6903  So you don't want the taxpayer to get repaid for the 38% stake it has in the bank ?
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  8192. You obviously haven't noticed that Sweden is almost twice the size of the UK but has only 1/6th of it's population. Whats to compare ?
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  8193. Just as long as they are all on it at the time.
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  8194. So true, what's worrying is just how gullible and ill informed its viewers are.
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  8195. Why do Youtubers assume that a future conflict will be in some distant foreign land and not on your own doorstep ?
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  8196. Me too, let rates stay at this level for as long as possible.
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  8197. Banks have always closed accounts of undesirables
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  8198. You have a lot to learn !
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  8199. Socially distanced in the garden isn't much of a risk, is it ! To do so indoors would have been very different.
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  8200.  @barrybailiff4002  He certainly did and whilst the Banks were making big profits and paying massive amounts of tax it worked well. Then the music stopped !
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  8201. As she is the person responsible for turning the bank account only an idiot would want to lose her. Don't you want the taxpayer to get repaid ?
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  8202. Thats why I brought land.
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  8203. So you would like President Starmer as our Head of State as well. You must be his biggest fan.
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  8204. You should be really worried about all the vaccines your parents forced upon you as a child. You are a ticking time bomb !
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  8205. He can split the vote and ensure Reform get less than 50% of the seats in Parliament.
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  8206. You obviously have no understanding of business. Losers only see problems where as winner see opportunities and there are many.
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  8207.  @MultiSpenner  What a load of Bollocks. Just where did you get your Business Degree ?
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  8208. They were exercising their freedom of choice to do so. Surely you understand this concept ?
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  8209.  @chandlerbingbong  As any prudent banker would do. At 63 he could immediately receive his very large Coutts pension.
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  8210.  @etheriumrise39  What crap !
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  8211.  @michaelicornelius  Thats not how it works at his level.
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  8212. Bankers create wealth, nothing is more important. Banks provide the life blood of the economy, without them the economy can't function and you don't have a job.
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  8213. How many years as a medical health professional is your diagnosis based on ?
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  8214. It's one of several locations including Brunel University where it was filmed. Great film.
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  8215. The educated ones who keep up with world events will know that he was representing the UK at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland Saturday and Sunday.
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  8216. So far its nine thats because he hasn't approached any more. Safe to assume it's every bank including yours. However this doesn't effect his current account, the issue is with his business account. I suspect like me you have no idea who he deals with ?
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  8217. Give it some one less fortunate if it makes you feel better.
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  8218. Ronald Reagan was also an actor and he because US President, you do know this ?
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  8219. What did patriots in Manchester do to the vandals ?
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  8220. Non white people ?
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  8221. Sometimes doing nothing is the best option. Introducing another unfunded policy in the form of tax cuts simply increased the UK's borrowing requirement and its this that unnerved the markets, not solely cutting the highest rate.
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  8222. MP's should just identify as non binary and then competence becomes the only criteria.
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  8223. Do you think if we hadn't that we wouldn't still be effected ? If no other country had become involved then I would agree with you.
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  8224. Very.
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  8225. Do you know how he made his millions ? Google him.
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  8226. Some very rich people don't have cars.
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  8227. Yesterdays man, an old windbag.
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  8228.  @geoffdundee  Boats come in all shapes and sizes, old and new.
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  8229. Youtubers were very happy to publicly crucify Huw Edwards the BBC newsreader even after his alleged victim issued a denial. That's very wrong whoever it is.
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  8230. It works to their advantage, so it's a no brainer.
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  8231.  @trevaudio  Very true and as they wont be forming a government there isn't any need to.
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  8232. Well said Tice, one of the few things I agreed with.
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  8233. Covid is now ancient history.
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  8234. 54 Million not billion, do pay attention !
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  8235. You are going to work and work twice as hard, that's good.
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  8236. Thats very mature.
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  8237. only words.
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  8238. Agreed, no one died, far more important things for the government to get on with.
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  8239. I wonder how any of the candidates would have coped had like Boris, they been faced with a world wide Pandemic followed by Russia invading Ukraine neither of which were in the Election Manifesto !
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  8240. It's we the people that are the problem. We the people are not rejecting this pussy woke culture, we should be giving our unconditional support to the Police to fight crime effectively.
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  8241. He was convicted of a Public Order offence. Have you read the facts of the case, of course you haven't.
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  8242. Nothing unusual.
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  8243. Laws don't stop anything, they establish punishments for those caught doing them.
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  8244. She could have received the maximum sentence of 7 years.
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  8245. It 's even worse to have one the Trade Unions appoint.
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  8246. When growth is measured based on consumption, recession, that is less consumption is considered a bad thing. Does this really make sense ? How many things do you buy that you could happily live without ?
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  8247. Boris used his judgement, which is why he is PM and you aren't. Life is rarely black and white.
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  8248. In 2019 the Government legislated a net zero target by 2050. Legislated means made law, does that answer your question ?
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  8249. I agree and if an officer has been found to have used excessive or unnecessary force he too should be dealt with. The law should be applied impartially.
    1
  8250. Agreed, its our largest marketplace.
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  8251. Think of the Asian shopkeeper in Peckham recently. It happens all the time.
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  8252. Good advice. Starmer has already demonstrated how effective he is at weaponising the Justice system to deal with such events.
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  8253. On the news today the Home Secretary has been criticised for instructing the Police to step up the use of "Stop and Search" apparently it unfairly targets black and ethnic groups. That's the problem, not the Police.
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  8254.  @sbalmer132  Im lead to belief that those who had dual nationality revoked it and are now British citizens.
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  8255.  @dartanianrubanne3394  Learn to spell, it's not hard.
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  8256. A private company can do things a Government can't. Less accountability can be a very good thing.
    1
  8257.  @paulmulks  For 5 years, so there were others before and after him.
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  8258. Why would Starmer, the only person who call an election want to do that ?
    1
  8259. Consistency, I like it.
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  8260. Electric cars have their place, but represent only one energy source for vehicles. Personal cars in the scheme of things represent a tiny percentage of carbon emissions.
    1
  8261. Boris Johnson the UK's PM until recently was born in the USA. Did you know that ?
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  8262. As will everyone living in an area that fracking was to occur.
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  8263. Obviously you live in a shitty area, happily I don't and it's lovely.
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  8264. Im enjoying it.
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  8265.  @martynblackburn9632  Not so much of a chip on your shoulder as a boulder.
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  8266. There will be trouble, only a matter of time.
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  8267. Preventing Putin from rebuilding the old Soviet Union is worth financing.
    1
  8268. How do you propose to do that ? Labour has a huge majority in Parliament.
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  8269. This has been going on for over 40 years, how much time does anyone need ?
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  8270.  @ancietman  Economic migrants aren't refugees.
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  8271.  @WideCuriosity  You are funny and clueless.
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  8272. Associating with someone doesn't make you a bad person. Epstein was a very rich and successful financier, obviously he associated with other rich and successful people, particularly businessmen like Trump.
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  8273. A country twice the size of the UK but only 1/6th of its population !
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  8274. It's like that job we keep on putting off doing, year after year, hoping it will go away.
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  8275. You should have voted Tory.
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  8276. I thought the same.
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  8277. Court bailiffs don't work alone, they are used to dealing with all types of people. You will be in the wrong, you probably will be arrested and your employer may not want someone with a criminal record working for them.
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  8278. Obviously you won't be taking part.
    1
  8279. Do you know the value of UK exports to China ?
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  8280. Are you gay ?
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  8281. Good man, he drives a Bentley.
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  8282. Have you seen his criminal record, Google it ?
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  8283. It's very possible that you work for a WEF member and Im absolutely sure that you use a product or service of more than one members.
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  8284. A ministerial initiated Public Enquiry has statutory powers.
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  8285. Fasting is very healthy.
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  8286. Why not take credit for something the government had little control over, they were blamed when it increased due to external factors it had no control over.
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  8287. He looks prosperous though. I prefer this look !
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  8288. Very possibly, given its magnitude. Sadly most Youtubers have no idea how a Public Enquiry works and are too lazy to Google and find out.
    1
  8289. Do you think Turkeys would vote for Xmas ?
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  8290. Lets hope so and if this happens Kemi should get a top job, the new Home Secretary ?
    1
  8291. Why is that, the public have gone soft and given in to those who cry racism, infringement of civil liberties and brutality every time tougher Policing policies are proposed or introduced. The Police need our support to the job we want them to do.
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  8292. Why would you fine yourself ? The UK taxpayer owns 38% of the Nat West Group.
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  8293. May migrants are already paying tax and contributing to the UK economy. Most of the Premier Division are migrants, you do know that ?
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  8294. If he gets Brexit done and does away with all EU legislation as he has stated, they will !
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  8295. Rioters and those engaging in violent disorder don't represent me.
    1
  8296. Why not let a Labour Mayor make his party unpopular ?
    1
  8297. Perhaps the daughter couldn't get any more money, so going to the Sun was the next best thing ? Lots of unanswered questions at the time.
    1
  8298. Trump is far more Pro Britain than Biden.
    1
  8299. JRM explains things with great clarity.
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  8300. It's common sense to have a contingency plan. Only an idiot never says NEVER.
    1
  8301. It's perfectly ok to erect a flagpole in your garden and fly the Union Jack, painting anything in the form of a mural on the side of a building probably requires planning permission. It's always best to check with the council first.
    1
  8302. Where's that ?
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  8303. Probably the most accurate comment here.
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  8304. Farmers can sell to whoever they want, it's not compulsory to sell to a supermarket. Why do you think many choose to sell to a supermarket ?
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  8305. Harsh but absolutely correct. When a generation have only ever experienced ultra low rates, anything else comes as a bitter pill.
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  8306. If you do decide to go to University choose a degree that will lead to job with a very good salary.
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  8307. When a hotel can achieve 100% occupancy, that's when it's most profitable. Its hardly rocket science !
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  8308. How do you think it gets to your home, by magic ?
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  8309. Her problem was that it was funded by increased borrowing.
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  8310. Has he been convicted of any criminal offence ? Has he even been charged with one ?
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  8311. Did it stop them protesting in France and Germany ?
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  8312. The UK has freedom of expression, this isn't the USA.
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  8313. The PM calls an election and he's hardly likely to do that.
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  8314. Governments are always least popular mid term, the next election is over 2 years away and thats a very long time in politics.
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  8315.  @barbarahalkyard1901  So am I with 2 acres of my own land.
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  8316. They did however have Baroness Casey perform an audit of existing evidence and her report was so damning that Starmer accepted all of its findings including the need for a National Inquiry.
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  8317. Exactly as JRM said.
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  8318. She wasn't, big difference.
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  8319. October is just fine with me. Every day Starmer digs a bigger hole for himself and Rayner may not even be around by then.
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  8320. Do you know what rate income tax is set in in Monaco who don't have any poor people ? Why not Google it !
    1
  8321. Do you know how much work it takes to become a Barrister ?
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  8322. Civil servants are permanent, governments and PM's come and go frequently.
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  8323. Only in your tiny mind.
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  8324. Sound reasoned logic.
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  8325. Wrong, I'm a retired Bank manager so speak with years of practical experience.
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  8326. Should this ever go to court, guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt to secure a conviction. If it can't be, the verdict must be "Not Guilty. Because a person is found is found not guilty doesn't mean they are completely innocent. The bar is set deliberately high with very good reason. As Brand hasn't even been interviewed by the Police all we currently have is unsupported allegations.
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  8327. But not existing ones, the costs of litigation would be much too high.
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  8328. Trail by media is firmly established in our culture and we gave them the power to do it. The same thing happened to Huw Edwards the BBC News reader recently but he wasn't as popular as Brand so people were quick to believe his guilt.
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  8329. Most of the hotels are requisitioned by the Government, so don't blame them.
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  8330. The Lib Dems had a far superior election strategy that's why they won 72 seats and Reform only 5.
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  8331. Sweden is almost twice the size of the UK but has only 1/6th of its population. What's to compare ?
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  8332. In comparison to Angela Rayner she speaks brilliantly.
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  8333. His huge Parliamentary majority ensures he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. That's the reality of the situation.
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  8334.  @Tourist1967  Spot on.
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  8335. Obviously and it pays much better than yours.
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  8336.  @MrEdrftgyuji  Hardly the same thing.
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  8337.  @jmack619  Just imagine there was and you just patented a new product which every woman on the planet wanted ?
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  8338. I always lied / embellished on mine and when i wrote them for others I did the same.
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  8339. Agreed, but they are all too busy at Pro Palestine protests which are obviously so much more important !
    1
  8340. How is it hate speech ? It's bloody stupid speech for a person in his position, which will probably cost him his job.
    1
  8341. , The shortage of houses will only get worse, there is little incentive for developers to build in the current climate.
    1
  8342. What shares ? Do you know how many owners British Steel has had ?
    1
  8343. Plain speaking, well said.
    1
  8344. With our current FPTP electoral system that translates into 1 or 2 seats in Parliament at best.
    1
  8345. I'm rather envious of his hair.
    1
  8346. Even apathy has a price.
    1
  8347. But you don't and new will.
    1
  8348. Anyone that doesn't plan ahead, will always be caught out.
    1
  8349. It will cost him his job, give it a few days.
    1
  8350. That's the way to get on in politics, otherwise it's a life on the back benches.
    1
  8351. At least learn to spell SAVILE correctly.
    1
  8352. When the Tories win and you don't like them, then what ?
    1
  8353.  @spudspuddy  You do realise that your ownership of the woodland would be a matter of public record and its recent purchase wouldn't take a genius to work out why.
    1
  8354. The 3 largest income producing taxes for the Government are Income tax, VAT and NI. IHT raises very little in comparison and is a long way down the list. Im sure all taxes could be halved if all state benefits were abolished ( except for a the very few) and people took personal responsibility for themselves.
    1
  8355. I will be getting plenty thanks.
    1
  8356.  @humble4533  Who else will the Muslims vote for, Reform ?
    1
  8357. It's applying the same standards to the on line world as exist for the off line one.
    1
  8358. In 1979 the Bank of England base rate was 17%, its now 0.25%. See how easy is for you.
    1
  8359.  @davidwilkin1202  Banking is a great business, no matter what the economy does it always makes money.
    1
  8360. Do you know what they do ? If you did you wouldn't be so quick to ridicule them.
    1
  8361. If this is what you believe why would Starmer agree to such an inquiry ?
    1
  8362. Protest every day, night and day, but do it peacefully.
    1
  8363. Logic should dictate that the membership will favour the candidate that is provides the best chance of winning the next general election. Clearly that has to be Truss, (although Sunak is undoubtable the more intelligent and ruthless) who will have a much broader electoral appeal.
    1
  8364. When the government are proposing a softer version of Labours stated policy, why would they oppose, it would be ridiculous.
    1
  8365. You don't shop for food at the House of Commons.
    1
  8366. Apparently the oldest was 32.
    1
  8367. Very apt name you have, no need for the outback though !
    1
  8368. Mine would read, BASTARD !
    1
  8369. Agreed very heartfelt. It's sad there are so many ignorant and jealous people who can't see what's in front of them.
    1
  8370. The King doesn't have the power, surely you know this ?
    1
  8371. Didn't you ?
    1
  8372. Only the government can initiate an official Public Enquiry.
    1
  8373.  @elkpaz560  Preferable to Sunak and her reward...........the new Home Secretary ?
    1
  8374. That has to be good thing surely, it puts less strain on the NHS and makes the need to be build more houses unnecessary and will bring prices down.
    1
  8375. In Wakefield, six out of ten voters couldn't be bothered to vote, hardly a strong message, more like an apathetic one indicating very little confidence in Starmers Labour.
    1
  8376. Someone who openly admits that he has behaved badly towards women leaves themselves open to all sorts of accusations, whether true or not !
    1
  8377. Globalism is here to stay, although it's popularity may rise and fall, just like economies do.
    1
  8378. Dealing with it, sadly won't prevent it happening but it may reduce its frequency.
    1
  8379. As did the British public for very many years.
    1
  8380. The Monarch can only dissolve Parliament when requested by the PM to do so. The UK has a "Constitutional Monarchy". Why not Google it ?
    1
  8381. Absolutely correct. The vast majority of the public agree with her and want this invasion of freeloading illegals stopped.
    1
  8382. Because WEF have more money !
    1
  8383. There are plenty, most don't hold prominent positions so you won't have heard of them.
    1
  8384. Staff and office expenses are probably an MP's biggest expense.
    1
  8385. We don't knight drug dealers and petty criminals. You do know he has a conviction for the supply of cocaine and entering the US illegally ?
    1
  8386. Just good business.
    1
  8387. It became the Community Charge and was accepted.
    1
  8388. Why and what evidence do you have ?
    1
  8389. Savile was never charged, so nothing to get him off.
    1
  8390.  @erikaclose5998  Surely a good thing ?
    1
  8391. No one voted for Boris either or any PM previously. We elect a party to govern not a PM. It's the media that dumb it down for the benefit of thick people to make it seem that we do.
    1
  8392. It will be increased to 5.25% and thats a fact !
    1
  8393.  @alistairsmith5389  The latest predictions are peaking at 5.75%, however if the inflation figure increase then they will move further upwards.
    1
  8394. Why ? For those that already have houses and want to trade up all that matters is the differential and cost of funding it.
    1
  8395. No, they are local elections which are very different.
    1
  8396. Starmer like Sunak before him is a moderate. The far left in the Labour Party would love to be running the show.
    1
  8397. As he would be entitled to and at 63 he probably could just retire on his huge pension. Perhaps he will order a new Bentley to celebrate ?
    1
  8398. Envy is very unattractive. If you want to earn big money, be prepared do whatever it takes.
    1
  8399. If you don't pay tax it's not much use.
    1
  8400. Do you know all or the facts, I don't ?
    1
  8401. Why does that matter ?
    1
  8402. Depends entirely on the type of business and your role within it. Fat, lazy people will always be fat and lazy irrespective of their working environment.
    1
  8403. Have you seen what its like inside Wakefield prison. It's far worse than death.
    1
  8404. That's why we don't.
    1
  8405. True, but having the largest Empire the world had ever seen did rather open the gates.
    1
  8406. Boris would probably survive a leadership challenge and in the unlikely event he didn't, his successor would most likely be as or even more unpopular. As the next election is still 2 years away its just another storm in a tea cup.
    1
  8407. Don't think that Farage did this for anything but purely selfish reasons. This has been going on for years but it wasn't until it personally affected him that he used his public platform to fight it. Tell me I'm wrong ?
    1
  8408. She was born in Harrow, which makes her British.
    1
  8409. Because it's the PM and the PM alone that gets to choose the date of the election. Do you thing Labour will change this law ?
    1
  8410. True, but you are very naive and aren't looking at the bigger picture. If the inland Revenue really wanted it could close these so called loopholes.
    1
  8411. Base rate peaked at 17%, perhaps we should give it a try ?
    1
  8412. A full statutory judge lead Public Enquiry can only be ordered by the Government.
    1
  8413. Yesterdays idiots were charged.
    1
  8414. There is no comparison, Savile was a serial abuser.
    1
  8415. Post Mortem, that sound about right.
    1
  8416. The vast majority of people will be ok, the under 40's with mortgage repayments representing a high proportion of their income is the vulnerable age group.
    1
  8417. The BBC has serious problems with anyone that doesn't suit their agenda !
    1
  8418. Have you no ambition, get a better paid job.
    1
  8419. How many more seats did Labour win because Reform split the Tory vote. His huge majority is on you.
    1
  8420. No, I never saw the Police once..
    1
  8421. Google "MP who lied in court" ?
    1
  8422. They always are, nothing new.
    1
  8423. Why ? Is a 20% reduction in pay worth the potential damage to a business ?
    1
  8424.  @valiasa-di6hr  Its estimate having a RF contributes @ £2bn a year to the UK economy. A great use of taxpayers money.
    1
  8425.  @krishnan-resurrection714  Ensure you are the best qualified and most able for the job, if you aren't then you only have yourself to blame.
    1
  8426. Who gets to decide what is appropriate ?
    1
  8427. Interest rates, irrespective of the actual rate are always blamed.
    1
  8428. Cutting taxes is easy as long as you are prepared to see other things cut to pay for it. At best there could be a very small increase in the personal allowance. Don't think Labour have a magic wand, they too now understand you can't spend money you don't have.
    1
  8429. There are 26 (now 25) Lords spiritual sitting in the house Of Lords.
    1
  8430. The man banned by HMRC from being a company director for failing to pay £1m in taxes. Does that sound very patriotic ?
    1
  8431.  @chrishart8548  Life isn't fair, nothing will change it. The clever man look for opportunities and makes the most of them.
    1
  8432. It's not a flag, it's a painted mural on the side of a building which usually requires planning permission. He should have applied first.
    1
  8433. There is no chance of him seeing it whilst the rioting and violence continues.
    1
  8434. Agreed.
    1
  8435. He won't be PM on 5th September, so why does it matter to you. What the new PM, probably Liz Truss says and does is .
    1
  8436. Agreed, these people enter illegally and therefore are criminals and should be treated as such. It's not our problem and the British taxpayer should not have have to pay for them.
    1
  8437.  @fazertace6837  Something good already then ?
    1
  8438. Think first, post comment second !
    1
  8439. Have a plan and work at it.
    1
  8440. Incredibly naive.
    1
  8441. The Police provide permanent security for No.10 and @300 people have a pass to allow them entry. I imagine the job description doesn't include asking what the purpose of their visit is and to make a judgement of its legitimacy.
    1
  8442. I agree but interestingly elsewhere on Youtube people are expressing outrage at Starmers refusal to extend child benefit beyond 2 children. If we are full we are full !
    1
  8443.  @christinecraig7473  Just like me, but I'm not nearly as nice.
    1
  8444.  @paulm2339  As did millions of people. You have no idea how big a star Savile was prior to his death. His funeral was a huge event.
    1
  8445. I do.
    1
  8446. If you want to enjoy a comfortable retirement the state pension alone is not enough. Retirement must be planned for.
    1
  8447. True, but do you need it occurring under your home ?
    1
  8448. Why ?
    1
  8449. Dreamer.
    1
  8450.  @JimP-tc7gg  Just imagine if Reform win a landslide election gaining 80% of all seats but only 50% of the vote, will they want PR ?
    1
  8451. Including those of Russia and China ?
    1
  8452. Reform is the turd that slides out when those cheeks part.
    1
  8453. Would a sane person have done these awful things ?
    1
  8454. Another of Gordon Browns decisions.
    1
  8455.  @garagenigel  He's not a thinker, just a moaner !
    1
  8456. Fake news.
    1
  8457. True, most are somewhere in between.
    1
  8458. Little point in getting any legal representation until the Police decide to do anything.
    1
  8459.  @Endofdays73  What borders, have you ever seen one ?
    1
  8460.  @hayleylongster4698  Without the the involvement of the USA we would all be Nazis now.
    1
  8461. Do you know about his conviction for the supply of cocaine ?
    1
  8462.  @davew2452  To where, they are British citizens born in the UK ? Perhaps we could establish a penal colony, like the Isle of White ?
    1
  8463. When I was much younger gay men were openly called ,queers, fagots, bum bandits, fairies and a lot more. Now any of those names are considered unacceptable and homophobic. Where do you draw line ?
    1
  8464. Every time I walk pass the Porsche showroom , I have the same thought.
    1
  8465. It doesn't, the clue is in the word "NET" if you were right it would only need to be called "ZERO".
    1
  8466. Agreed, they should be abolished as soon as charge for usage exceeds the standing charge. Much fairer.
    1
  8467.  @johnkitching2248  Spot on.
    1
  8468. Not forgetting he was arrested for sexual assault !
    1
  8469. The only Bank that still has to repay its bailout is RBS. Most banks didn't need it. They are businesses not charities.
    1
  8470. Exactly as it should be.
    1
  8471. You joke but this is part of the problem.
    1
  8472.  @gingerfella2011  Enoch Powell without question, just listen to one of his speeches or interviews.
    1
  8473. The voting public thought differently on 4th July and that's all that matters.
    1
  8474. Earn more or spend less, those are the choices. Some of life's choices are hard.
    1
  8475. Sadly HAMAS are happy to use them as human shields, they care nothing for their lives.
    1
  8476. He already has, keep up.
    1
  8477. No politician is a high earner from their salary alone, the only ones that are have other sources of income, property, businesses, directorships, investments etc. They are usually Conservative, rather than Labour. Few politicians actually represent constituencies and live close to Westminster, so get expenses to cover second home costs (they are still paying all the costs of their family home) which tends to be cheaper than staying in a hotel. Not perfect unless Parliament can be run via zoom meetings !
    1
  8478.  @mambastu  Good move and hopefully your quality of life has also improved.
    1
  8479. The King banks at Coutts as well as the super rich and famous. You have no idea of the power and influence of it's customers most of whom will not be fans of Farage. Quite why the self styled man of the people is so desperate to remain a customer at the UK's most elitist Bank seems almost hypocritical ?
    1
  8480. Agreed, my choice too.
    1
  8481. Acute housing shortage in the UK which won't be addressed anytime soon if ever !
    1
  8482. Have you never heard of Statutory Leave Entitlement, everyone working person has it.
    1
  8483. She will get mine.
    1
  8484. The American like to do a lot of talking most of it out of their arses.
    1
  8485. Also too many people all wanting live in the same places. Plenty of space in Scotland to build.
    1
  8486.  @joelc9439  Sadly this is true. Ironically Boris was born in the US, Sunak and Khan in the UK.
    1
  8487. The most sensible comment here, well said.
    1
  8488. That's called deflation usually associated with a hard recession.
    1
  8489. He wasn't though, other than his own constituents no one voted for him. We never elect a PM, only a Party.
    1
  8490. No PM does.
    1
  8491. The wrong type of immigration is the issue, low skilled, low paid immigrants cost more in benefits than they contribute in tax.
    1
  8492. Reforms leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, you do know this. Hardly two of the most trustworthy professions ?
    1
  8493.  @katyb6979  You are correct. When it's so easy to Google "How a Public Enquiry" works and find out everything you need to know that so few Youtubers can be bothered to do something they claim to be so passionate about ?
    1
  8494. It's already happening. Seven found guilty in Rochdale last week, Google it.
    1
  8495. How do you think motorways or train lines get built ? Peoples homes are compulsory purchased !
    1
  8496. A very old saying in Banking circles.
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  8497. You weren't just as you weren't asked if it could be used towards anything else.
    1
  8498. A party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier. Hardly the most trustworthy of professions ?
    1
  8499. You already are in the Supermarket.
    1
  8500. What is your personal predicted growth and what you doing to achieve it ? Surely this should be your priority ?
    1
  8501. Great news, lets give it a go.
    1
  8502. If the legal threshold hasn't been reached, a ban would immediately be over turned by a court.
    1
  8503. Bankers do.
    1
  8504. Kill protestants ??????????? How does that help !
    1
  8505. Are the disabled woke ?
    1
  8506. Most people of all faiths would attend a place of worship that's local. I used to attend a church very near my home.
    1
  8507. I'm far from rich but it would be a big help for my beneficiaries.
    1
  8508. If she chooses her inner circle well, the desired results will follow. Delegation whilst retaining responsibility is an essential quality of a good CEO, which in effect is what she will be.
    1
  8509. No PM does.
    1
  8510. Law and order ?
    1
  8511.  @HJM49125  For many, mortgages are less affordable today than when interest rates were very much lower.
    1
  8512. Our Armed Police are highly trained and very capable.
    1
  8513. At 63 he is close to retirement anyway and could immediately receive his Coutts pension if he chooses to.
    1
  8514. Looks very like it, not so much a bad syrup as a bad colour !
    1
  8515. You are funny.
    1
  8516. To be fair, it needed reform. Mick Jagger and Elton John really don't need it. Give it to those pensioners living in homes in Council Tax Bands A to C.
    1
  8517. Just like they were at the last election ?
    1
  8518. Low paid low skilled immigration is a far bigger problem. They cost more in benefits than they pay in tax.
    1
  8519.  @markblance8492  Fully costed only means you know what something will cost, it doesn't imply that you can actually pay for it.
    1
  8520. Why would anyone want set up a business of their own ?
    1
  8521. They do seem rather outdated in a modern world.
    1
  8522. Agreed and lets be honest if after a lifetimes work you haven't at least meet the current threshold, particularly in London and the South East, you will have achieved very little.
    1
  8523.  @adrianrouse5148  Just lucky I guess.
    1
  8524. Whilst constituents elect MP's, career progression within the party depends on their allegiance to it.
    1
  8525. I wonder if his middle name also begins with a "K", that would be ironic !
    1
  8526. But one who wasn't prepared to have an ordinary bank account, like ordinary people because it wasn't good enough for him ! The King and the super rich bank at Coutts.
    1
  8527. The Tory party is changing, he is the future.
    1
  8528. What was the British Empire if not Globalism ?
    1
  8529.  @charlesking6476  Remember what happened to your name sake ?
    1
  8530. Druggies will sell themselves to anyone for the price of a fix.
    1
  8531. Im very happy for you to continue to pay enormous amounts of unnecessary tax.
    1
  8532.  @Seerwealth  That's what my ex wife did. Getting rid of her was the best if not most expensive thing I did.
    1
  8533. VAT currently brings in @ £160 billion. What taxes would you increase or what services/benefits would you cut to make up for this huge shortfall in income ? We could just borrow more ????
    1
  8534. High skilled, high wage, so you better start studying if you want to earn decent money.
    1
  8535. Armoured.
    1
  8536. There is no such thing as a truly independent party.
    1
  8537. Every journalist is waiting for that one ill chosen comment that makes their career. They are parasite and bottom feeders.
    1
  8538. It is.
    1
  8539. Unlike a dog, you can go and work and look after yourself.
    1
  8540. Why would you want to sue a Bank that is 38% owned by the UK taxpayer ? That would be like suing yourself !
    1
  8541. Is that where your brain is located ?
    1
  8542. Further increases in interest rates rates will make it an even better year.
    1
  8543. They get other allowances and expenses.
    1
  8544. How ?
    1
  8545. When one liar supports another that's enough proof to get a teacher suspended.
    1
  8546. Absolutely right.
    1
  8547. Not with an 80 seat majority and the next election in May 2024. Boris will stay, there are still lots of unpopular things to do.
    1
  8548. Cooper for PM.
    1
  8549. What do you think the British Empire was if not globalism ?
    1
  8550. Perhaps it should seek independence ?
    1
  8551.  @harrybacon419  Freebies is a better word.
    1
  8552. Unlikely. Im sure you would like his successor even less. Better the devil you know.
    1
  8553. @Stuart Russell Ruthless determination is far more important.
    1
  8554. High Street Banks have always offered savers low rates of return. Go online, plenty of good deals to be found.
    1
  8555. I have had 3 Covid Jabs and never had Covid. I have had 22 Flu jabs and not had Flu, see the connection ?
    1
  8556. It's a start. The Uk desperately needs to negotiate a return agreement with France so that all those who cross the channel can be returned. It's a big ask.
    1
  8557. Agreed, who do the so called poor think pays for their benefits ? I would abolish higher rate tax and have everyone pay the same rate irrespective of income, thats seems far fairer and would probably increase tax receipts overall.
    1
  8558. I'm superficially white, colour is only skin deep and therefore superficial. Being offensive is ok even though unpleasant.
    1
  8559.  @BonusHole  A white one, Undertakers use black ones.
    1
  8560. Banks are liable for huge fines ( billions in the US) if they are found to have engaged in money laundering which is the perceived risk with those identified as PEP's.
    1
  8561. A new era of British politics begins, we live in very interesting times.
    1
  8562. The best investment you can make is in yourself. Take personal responsibility and be the best you can be.
    1
  8563. What is far from certain is that Labour would be able to form a majority government.
    1
  8564. Tories and Lib Dems were in government in 2010.
    1
  8565.  @Mik1-bf1dt  100% correct.
    1
  8566. Why was he Banking at Coutts, wasn't an ordinary Bank good enough for him ? Why did he leave getting involved with de-banking until he was personally effected, it's been going on for years ? The only person Farage is standing up for is himself, anything else is purely coincidential.
    1
  8567. Bad diet and even worse lifestyles.
    1
  8568. Anything but. A government is elected to govern in the way they decide.
    1
  8569. Pension age has increased as a result of average life expectancy increasing. It's now 5 years higher than it was in the year 2000.
    1
  8570.  @CH-vb5kr  when you are 69 you will probably think differently.
    1
  8571. Barristers are much better qualified and obviously are in short supply. They can earn so much more in the private sector and so salaries need to be compeditive.
    1
  8572. Replacing them with, let me guess, new parties !
    1
  8573. Click bait, nothing more.
    1
  8574. It's happening because of Baroness Casey's damning report ?
    1
  8575. Probably isn't the first language of his birth place.......Tooting !
    1
  8576. True, but one man sticking his dick up the arse of another is too, but both when done by consenting adults is perfectly legal.
    1
  8577. A billion is one thousand million, so there is a huge difference between a person worth even one billion and another worth just a few million pounds. I never worry about what anyone else is worth or has, I simply apply my efforts to ensuring that I'm comfortable.
    1
  8578. With public support how do you expect the Police to be effective ?
    1
  8579. As I recall people like you said they would be wiped out at the General Election. Whilst they were hammered they still managed 121 seats.
    1
  8580. Hardly new, but effective and cost effective.
    1
  8581. In New York it's 17. It varies elsewhere.
    1
  8582. It's the highest office next to PM and as we know Chancellors often become future PM's.
    1
  8583. Caring about the environment is not a political issue, it effects every person on the planet.
    1
  8584. Why did a nurse kill babies ?
    1
  8585. They are acting in my best interests.
    1
  8586. Assuming another will have you, after a few changes none will.
    1
  8587. Does your family benefit the uk economy by @ £2bn a year, the Royal family does.
    1
  8588.  @meatfeast335  Nuclear submarines on constant patrol armed with ballistic missiles fool.
    1
  8589. What do you think the British Empire was if not Globalism ?
    1
  8590. Today, a headline will get you cancelled.
    1
  8591. Pen knife sounds far less threatening. I have one on my key ring.
    1
  8592. Farage only does what is in his own self interest. Only when he personally became a victim to account closure was he interested in doing anything about it. Now he's doing everything he can to raise his profile further to keep his name in the public spotlight.
    1
  8593.  @inglepropnoosegarm7801  You may want to look at your latest Pension Fund valuation and see how much money he has cost you ?
    1
  8594. Why not jump of London Bridge
    1
  8595. That's the best way to effect change.
    1
  8596. Starmer is doing what all new PM's do, get all the unpopular stuff out of the way first and at every opportunity blame the previous government for the mess it has inherited. Five years is a long time and all this will be ancient history by 2029 particularly if he has a very give aways in the run up to the next general election.
    1
  8597. How do you protect society from the random acts of lone nutters ?
    1
  8598. It's what they do best.
    1
  8599. We must have the matter properly investigated so all the facts and circumstances are known and not engage in trail by media.
    1
  8600. Why, Reform weren't as clever as the Lib Dems, they lacked experience.
    1
  8601. You aren't a tax expert are you ?
    1
  8602. Desperate for you to subscribe and increase his income !
    1
  8603. No member of the government attended any of these alleged parties, so no member of the government broke any rules. Are you stupid ?
    1
  8604. I just had a small extension to my garage and the material cost was eye watering. Fortunately I have friends and family who are builders who did the work at mates rates.
    1
  8605. If you think its so easy, become one.
    1
  8606. Well done, it was a no brainer really as the potential downside was negligible. Rates couldn't remain at this artificially low, but there is now a generation of borrowers that have never experienced anything else and it will come as a shock. I was in Banking and old enough to remember Black Monday in 1987 when interest rates increased something like 5 times in one day finishing at 15%.
    1
  8607. What tyranny, I haven't noticed any ? Have you looked the word up in a dictionary ?
    1
  8608. Wrong, she has her sights set on a far bigger prize and becoming the new Tory leader after the election, with the bonus that Reform then becomes irrelevant. So simple and very clever.
    1
  8609.  @Streetfussball  I disagree, it then really takes off as the new Tory leader making reform immediately redundant.
    1
  8610. It's the law, campaign to get it changed if you feel so strongly.
    1
  8611. Another scrounger too lazy to do things for themselves .
    1
  8612.  @pip1723  Nothing in life is free, get used to it.
    1
  8613. haven't we all.
    1
  8614. For the same reason as we don't have much nuclear power, both great ideas until the proposed site is where you live. Then just watch all the objections and legal challenges. NIMBYism at its finest !
    1
  8615. They are more important than scumbags. Unfortunately there are bad people in all walks of life.
    1
  8616. As a business owner, I do what I feel is best for my business. Much depends on the type of business.
    1
  8617. Are you willing to see an increase in your taxes to pay for it ? That level of increase is unaffordable. Anything close to the current level of inflation would be a great result for them.
    1
  8618. Self made, worth @ £70m, are you, will you ever be ?
    1
  8619. When you have a particular agenda it isn't hard to be selective and merely show those events that support your agenda. Context and a full understanding of the circumstances is aways key to establishing the full facts upon which to base an opinion.
    1
  8620. That's funny. Why do you think London is such an important international banking centre that brings billions into the UK.
    1
  8621. Labours commitment was not to increase very specific taxes only. There are a huge range of other taxes !
    1
  8622. Starmer and Lammy had dinner for 2 hours with Trump in September.
    1
  8623. The other 54% didn't understand the question.
    1
  8624. To piss everyone off it has to Matt "Shagger" Hancock !
    1
  8625. It's estimated that having a royal family contributes @ £2bn a year to the UK economy. Check it out for yourself ?
    1
  8626. Why would you want too fine a bank that is 38% owned by the taxpayer ? You may as well fine yourself !
    1
  8627. I have an oil fired AGA and it's on permanently throughout the winter. It's lovely !
    1
  8628. Equality is a wonderful thing, now you have it.
    1
  8629. Who is they ?
    1
  8630. May 2024, with pleasure.
    1
  8631. Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Morgan, TVR etc
    1
  8632. As you would expect from a multi millionaire property developer and financier !
    1
  8633. The most like outcome in a future election is a coalition government.
    1
  8634. The first ten years, those of austerity were the result of the last labour government bankrupting the economy. The Pandemic and the Putins invasion ofUkraine are in large part responsible for the current situation. I have no doubt that if Labour had been in power things wouldn't be very different.
    1
  8635. The Tories were going to do something very similar, but the election got in the way.
    1
  8636. Mike Tyson did ok.
    1
  8637. Unlikely when it's historic and makes no difference. Before she became Chancellor of the Exchequer she was Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer for 3 years.
    1
  8638. Why would I have confidence in a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier ? Hardly two of the most trustworthy professions.
    1
  8639. There are a lot of them.
    1
  8640. That's not the purpose of a Public Enquiry. However it often leads to the Police conducting a criminal investigation.
    1
  8641. He's absolutely right, higher taxes depress growth. Unfunded cuts however aren't clever !
    1
  8642. A recession is no more than negative growth and when you have enough stuff why would you want even more simply to ensure the economy grows ?
    1
  8643. True, but we do have an armaments industry, so not all bad !
    1
  8644. Trump has far big problems at home.
    1
  8645. You mean the taxpayer, you and me ?
    1
  8646. That would free up a lot of taxpayer money for tax cuts.
    1
  8647. Brexit wasn't exactly a great success story.
    1
  8648. Is that any different from putting fuel in your car, @65% of the cost is tax.
    1
  8649. At the end of 2021 @ 475,000 full time equivalent positions, so the actual number of people would be greater. It took a few seconds to Google it, you could have found it out yourself in less time than it took to type your comment !
    1
  8650. Is your life and the lives of those you care about worth it ? You assume that a future conflict will fought in a distant foreign land, suppose it comes to your front door ?
    1
  8651. Very apt !
    1
  8652. Its within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    1
  8653. Agreed, those who know how to deal with aggressive drunks properly. Don't give them a taxi ride home, put straight into the cells to sleep it off.
    1
  8654. Nice idea, will you arrange arrange it ?
    1
  8655. PM's aren't mean't to be popular. Political infighting doesn't help fight inflation or the rising cost of living. An emergency budget is needed by our new Chancellor with some decisive tax cuts.
    1
  8656. The knife laws in this country are some of the most strict in the world.
    1
  8657. Leaving your bedroom in your parents house ?
    1
  8658. Alternatively, just one basic rate threshold and one basic tax rate for everyone. Make hard work pay, tax receipts and growth would be higher.
    1
  8659. Makes a pleasant change from the doom and gloom brigade. I'm surprised they aren't lining up on Beachy Head and throwing themselves off.
    1
  8660. Would you like it report its findings before 2050 ?
    1
  8661. The taxpayer just lost 38% of it, still happy ?
    1
  8662. Under your home ? Take a look at the fracking map of the UK.
    1
  8663. Would you want to do their job ? The public should be supporting the Police rather than crying racism, infringement of their civil liberties or brutality every time tougher Policing method are introduced or proposed.
    1
  8664. I made lots of money on my homes in the 80's, moving 3 times in 4 years trading up each time.
    1
  8665. Good idea, we won't solve this problem by ourselves.
    1
  8666.  @Spacebadger  I buried two friends.
    1
  8667. A self made man and I respect that.
    1
  8668. I would happily help the security guys and give evidence at when the case came to court.
    1
  8669. The sooner this becomes law the better.
    1
  8670.  @stephfoxwell4620  Very simplistic.
    1
  8671. I will.
    1
  8672. What's the pension like, how about life expectancy ?
    1
  8673. Norway is very rich due its gas and oil income which funds its welfare state, together with a tiny population of under 6 million people.
    1
  8674. Lots of capacity being made available and not all those arrested will receive a custodial sentence or even be held on remand.
    1
  8675.  @user-ug8wx5er1w  The actual number of rioters and those engaging in violence is tiny.
    1
  8676. Vote for a party whose leader is a multi millionaire property developer and financier, hardly two of the most trusted professions ?
    1
  8677. No one wants to live near a Nuclear Power Station. Its called NIMBYism !
    1
  8678. Admirable sentiment, but who is going to pay for it ?
    1
  8679. It's on us all, irrespective of who we voted for or if we voted at all.
    1
  8680.  @alanssnack1192  Not so, they have very small mortgages on these properties, if at all.
    1
  8681. They are doing such a good job of destroying themselves.
    1
  8682. The public never have elected a PM. They only ever get to vote for the candidate in their own constituency.
    1
  8683. If you want an MP's income, become one. If you want a solicitors salary, become one.
    1
  8684. Only those who plead guilty and in return for a lesser sentence.
    1
  8685. Good legal representation is expensive. A senior barrister is @ £2500 a day.
    1
  8686. Why when the taxpayer is the largest single shareholder in the Nat West Group. Why you would you hurt yourself ?
    1
  8687. They should listen to Warren Buffet, the man who could buy anything, but chooses to live in modest lifestyle.
    1
  8688. Despite his best efforts to look like a tramp Vladimir Corbyn is a multi millionaire.
    1
  8689. The self styled man of people, pint drinking, smoking Farage is no longer eligible to bank with the elite in society, so throws his toys out of the pram, thats very funny.
    1
  8690. Do you even know what it is ? Would you cut off your hand if you had a splinter in your finger ?
    1
  8691. Very naive.
    1
  8692.  @Norfolkbiker50  Why just working class, can't I be one too ?
    1
  8693. A carer who doesn't is irresponsible and uncaring.
    1
  8694. No one one uses a pen now.
    1
  8695. She seems to have a massive inferiority complex
    1
  8696. Banks have charged business customers for paying in or taking out cash since before i began my banking career in 1977 ! Cash is expensive and time consuming to deal with, that's why.
    1
  8697. During my banking career base rate peaked at 17% in 1979. We now have a generation, perhaps even 2 generations of younger people who have never experienced anything other than ultra low interest rates and the slightest increase makes them wet themselves.
    1
  8698. What a silly child you are, grow up !
    1
  8699. The demands on Council services are probably greater precisely because wages are lower !
    1
  8700. Don't be so negative. Look for opportunities when other only see problems.
    1
  8701. You do know he is a multi millionaire and claims more expenses than any other SNP MP.
    1
  8702. Detention camps with armed guards and the most basic conditions for all illegals in remote parts of Scotland.
    1
  8703. Who cares, perhaps your Pension Fund does ?
    1
  8704. They always have, because by not being personally responsible then it's never their fault.
    1
  8705. He should have applied for planning permission, murals painted on the side of buildings usually require them whatever the subject, even a Banksy !
    1
  8706. I always carry my driving licence, what's the big deal ?
    1
  8707. Timing, the publics mood and what's politically acceptable has changed significantly.
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  8708. If that were true I would agree, but it's not.
    1
  8709. I can't see that idea catching on.
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  8710. No effect on my Asthma whatsoever and I'm now 69 and still in the gym 5 days a week.
    1
  8711.  @msbecks7004  Too expensive. Between and November this year VAT raised £116 billion, IHT raised £5 billion !
    1
  8712. It was going on both before and after he was in charge of the CPS, apparently it's still going on today.
    1
  8713. While you are at it perhaps I could win the lottery too ?
    1
  8714. Starmer has enough problems of his own, watch as more of his MP's resign.
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  8715. I'm sure he does like his weekends off, but unlike you that can change in an instant. The reality is that in any high pressure job you never really switch off.
    1
  8716. Mine hasn't been.
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  8717. In Germany its being proposed to restrict benefits to illegal immigrants to the absolute minimum, we should do likewise and then they wouldn't want to come here and no need to smash the gangs either. A fortune saved.
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  8718.  @IndigoAquarius1980  Why get rid of something that is estimated to contribute @ £2 billion a year to the UK economy and which many thousands of peoples job depends ? You really aren't much of a thinker ?
    1
  8719.  @prizeking1647  They will just remove your assets and sell them.
    1
  8720. Those who don't live within their means.
    1
  8721.  @Melian_Dialogue  It's actually an indication, particularly in London and the South East that you really didn't achieve much.
    1
  8722. MP's say lots of stupid things.
    1
  8723. Why be poor then ?
    1
  8724.  @El.Cid17  Wait until the budget, you are next.
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  8725.  @dean-gm1lg  True, no job, no food, no home. Any other bright ideas ?
    1
  8726. Whilst it is independent of government , it is influenced by what happens elsewhere in the world. When the US Fed reacts we usually follow. The UK doesn't exist in a vacuum.
    1
  8727. Sadly people die every day and the life still goes on.
    1
  8728. Youtube always post the snippet that suits their own agenda.
    1
  8729. The "Entitled Me" generation have only ever known ultra low rates and don't know to how change their spending habits. As one of the now hated "Boomer" generation i grew up at a time when if you couldn't afford something you didn't have it. Now I'm very comfortable but still prudent. I wonder if any of these people have ever listened to Warren Buffet, one of the worlds richest self made men, talk about his spending habits ?
    1
  8730.  @stumac869  Sadly this comment is typical of working class ignorance.
    1
  8731. They are held accountable by the electorate at each General election. Did any parties manifesto say how it would act in the event of a Pandemic ?
    1
  8732. Me too, as mine would go to my niece and nephews. Whilst many assets are easy to hide, like my Bentley, property isn't.
    1
  8733. The late Queen reigned for over 70 years, Charles for less than two, hardly a fair comparison.
    1
  8734. Not as easily done as it once was. You can longer get someone else to front a Ltd company for you. There is now a legal requirement to disclose not only who the directors are but who else has control. Sadly there are always people who have no respect for the law unless it works in their favour.
    1
  8735. Why not do it with maximum publicity. If you are proved correct, imagine the headlines !
    1
  8736. As the taxpayer owns 38% of the Bank, why would I want to hurt myself ? Don't you want Nat West to repay us sooner rather than later ?
    1
  8737. As am I.
    1
  8738. Shop around. One of my cars cost slightly less this renewal, the other a little more.
    1
  8739.  @JamesMullarneyIsAFraud  A self made man, worth @£70m, are you ?
    1
  8740.  @stormsurge6765  Have yet to find a plumber who can fix my heating from home ?
    1
  8741. You will have a very long wait.
    1
  8742. Hardly a threat that going to effect anyone but you.
    1
  8743. Then only those who could afford to do the job for free would be MP's. The very people you dislike ? The Labour party would be decimated.
    1
  8744. I'm a big supporter of fracking as it won't be happening anywhere near me.
    1
  8745. BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR. Starmer is a moderate, those on the left of the Labour party are so much worse.
    1
  8746. You do know that the Post Office is owned by the Government, therefore the taxpayer ?
    1
  8747. Its the bank of the King and the super rich, can you image the power and influence of its customer ?
    1
  8748. Why would Non Doms want to stay in the UK, net result is less tax receipts. Another Labour masterstroke.
    1
  8749. Read the facts of the case, he didn't just burn a book.
    1
  8750. This information is publicly available for every vote, don't be lazy look it up yourself.
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  8751. He already did. The information is out there if you can be bothered to look, you really need to keep up.
    1
  8752. The costs of getting it from source to you have all increased but I agree there are still large profits being made.
    1
  8753. Is that the ANTI SEMITIC one ?
    1
  8754. On the last page of a Court Order written in capitals it states that you can be sent to prison if you breech it. If you want to challenge it do so in court, it's what I did and it was set aside.
    1
  8755. Why weren't the Mini Budget and OBR statement simultaneous ?
    1
  8756. Agreed, but remember in court Guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. A Not Guilty verdict doesn't necessarily mean the allegations were false. Peoples recollection of events tend to change over time. Behaviour can change from acceptable to not acceptable.
    1
  8757. Iraqi and intelligence aren't words that usually appear together.
    1
  8758. MP's biggest expenses are for staff and an office.
    1
  8759. In a country with an acute housing shortage lets elect a multi millionaire property developer Tice as PM. Obviously he won't personally benefit ?????
    1
  8760. I live in a lovely part of the country, you should try it.
    1
  8761. It's your job to ensure she takes care of herself and stop believing all the nonsense on social media.
    1
  8762. How is firing missiles at unarmed merchant ships defending itself ?
    1
  8763. It won't, London is Bankrupt and a soft target is needed to raise money quickly.
    1
  8764. Starmer won't go there, the street would be called Saville Row.
    1
  8765. All white people good, all non white people bad ?
    1
  8766. Then you only have yourself to blame.
    1
  8767. Don'y you lie successful people ?
    1
  8768. Liverpool is labour controlled. I would like to see a far greater police presence on the streets of every town and city in the UK.
    1
  8769. You helped hand Labour a huge majority, so forget any thoughts of PR
    1
  8770. Don't hold back !
    1
  8771. A realist and we have to make the best of it for ourselves.
    1
  8772. How far is head stuck up your backside ?
    1
  8773. Culture rather than religion. Christians don't commit rape ?
    1
  8774. It's how the British Empire was built.
    1
  8775. Just like the election, the only winner is apathy.
    1
  8776. Civil servants aren't unique, it's just as prevalent in the private sector.
    1
  8777. Perhaps the Police had insufficient evidence for a successful conviction ? Knowing and proving aren't the same.
    1
  8778. Poor kid having her as a mother !
    1
  8779. I would have voted for anyone other than Vladimir Corbyn.
    1
  8780. The Bank of England MPC sets interest rates and is independent of the government. The rate is still much too low and will continue to increase until at it reaches a minimum of 3%. In 1979 base rate peaked at 17%, todays rates are very modest.
    1
  8781. He's earning his six figure salary from GB News.
    1
  8782. Spot on, they lack focus.
    1
  8783. It could catch on !
    1
  8784. The WEF represents the biggest corporations in the world, so that seems very sensible. Do you want to be unemployed ?
    1
  8785. She has a Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics, thats the best place in the world to read economics. Reeves was Shadow Chancellor for 3 years when Labour were in opposition. What she did over a decade before then isn't important.
    1
  8786.  @poppies777  It's within the rules, however idiotic that may be.
    1
  8787. What's presecuted ? Is there such a word ? Too lazy to use the spell check , too gullible to wait until all the facts are known before reaching a conclusion.
    1
  8788. Excellent point.
    1
  8789. The issue wasn't the tax cuts, who doesn't like tax cuts, it was that were unfunded and the UK already has too much debt.
    1
  8790.  @montanagal6958  So if you are anti jab you start there and work backwards too until you reach your desired conclusion ?
    1
  8791. Do you own a property ? I didn't think so !
    1
  8792.  @andrewneil6027 Your envy is so transparent.
    1
  8793. An over the hill windbag, all talk and no action.
    1
  8794.  @steved951  Just like me.
    1
  8795.  @suenutt7627  Those in the Southport Mosque obviously !
    1
  8796. Speed a drug too, both types.
    1
  8797. True, this was a mural not a flag.
    1
  8798. A protest march with the same passion as displayed over lockdowns and jabs would raise the profile so that it could no longer be ignored.
    1
  8799. What makes you think that she won't get a top job in the new Government ? Home Secretary perhaps ?
    1
  8800. The Councils aren't the ones doing this, it's the Government.
    1
  8801.  @Hoax-bp5pq  Is that before or after being tasered ?
    1
  8802.  @BlackTortoiseOfTheNorth  There's lots of free space !
    1
  8803. Labour wanted very much tougher restrictions, if they hadn't supported Boris they would have looked ridiculous.
    1
  8804. Sums up the average Youtuber rather well.
    1
  8805. Very rarely are benches ever full unless its a major debate and vote or PMQ's.
    1
  8806. Doing something wrong doesn't mean it's illegal, however distasteful it may be.
    1
  8807. Why do Russians and Chinese have buildings in London ?
    1
  8808. Most of the public sector jobs will in the near future be replaced with AI.
    1
  8809. No, much bigger than that !
    1
  8810. Some people are just fatties, because they lead an unhealthy lifestyle.
    1
  8811. His name was Watt Tyler, he was wounded by the Mayor and then killed by one of his squires. Be a prat end up dead !
    1
  8812. Exciting times, lots of new opportunities.
    1
  8813. I could tell you to go away or just F..k off. The message is the same the language used very different. How you communicate the message is as important as the message itself.
    1
  8814. You can have a second PM if you aren't satisfied, but it won't bring them back.
    1
  8815. Why would you punish yourself, we the taxpayer own 38% of Nat West ?
    1
  8816. Of the Councils affected all but 2 are Tory controlled.
    1
  8817. Thankfully we didn't get a Nigerian Immigrant as PM !
    1
  8818. Perhaps it's time to focus on those who contribute nothing to this country and steal from those who do ? Fraud is theft, pure and simple.
    1
  8819. True and I vividly recall the accusations that thousands had died from Covid unnecessarily because he didn't lock down soon enough. Funny how that gets forgotten.
    1
  8820. I question his motives though. Prior to being personally affected he wasn't remotely interested in this problem. Tell me Im wrong ?
    1
  8821.  @susansherlock6934  We lack the storage facilities, so until that situation changes its the only option.
    1
  8822. There are great tax incentives for businesses but none for private individuals.
    1
  8823. Me neither, I want you to spend your money in the UK and support our economy not another countries.
    1
  8824. When Musk speaks the world listens, that's real power !
    1
  8825.  @macman6107  They also cut off the heads of the leaders of the revolution when they were pissed off with them.
    1
  8826.  @louminarty  The idea is that if they aren't paid they won't get the exposure.
    1
  8827. MP's don't work regular hours, like you.
    1
  8828. Got to love free enterprise.
    1
  8829. Full fat is right, overweight, unfit, heavy smoker and drinker who will be 65 in 2029 if he's still here. Being a heavy smoker reduces average life expectancy by 10 years, do the maths.
    1
  8830.  @Stand663  You have just learned the most basic and important lesson in economics. The law of supply and demand dictates the price of everything. Media driven hysteria only exacerbates the situation.
    1
  8831. The post pandemic world is different to the one before.
    1
  8832. The word is expediency !
    1
  8833.  @reneep.1978  True ad nothing else has ever been used on the same scale.
    1
  8834. You did, I didn't but I hope she gets a top job the new government. She would make a great Home Secretary ?
    1
  8835. Since 1215 our legal system has changed and laws made by Parliament have replaced it.
    1
  8836. Sports people push their bodies much harder than ordinary people, sometimes too hard particularly when they have a previously undiagnosed condition. Their Post Mortum will confirm the cause of death.
    1
  8837. Boris told what he believed to be the truth. The issue is not if he lied, but if he knowingly did so. A very important distinction.
    1
  8838. The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is 10, the age of majority is 18. The two are very different !
    1
  8839. Losers only see problem, winners see opportunities.
    1
  8840. You obviously know nothing about mental illness. You can't see or touch it. A friend came home one day and found his father had hanged himself, he seemed perfectly ok at breakfast !!!
    1
  8841.  @dopecat15  How do you deport a UK citizen ? Could send them to Bradford.
    1
  8842. Obviously, Buy to let is treated as a business.
    1
  8843. I have no wish to be rich, I'm happy being comfortable.
    1
  8844. We are a country of animal lovers.
    1
  8845. We have specially trained firearms officers, if needed.
    1
  8846. Another non story.
    1
  8847. That will upset many people, but you are so right. Well said.
    1
  8848. Does it matter, would it have made a difference it was yesterday or tomorrow ?
    1
  8849. My Bentley is, but I also have an economical car, best of both.
    1
  8850. Is Reforms biggest donor a member, he's a muslim. How inconvenient for you.
    1
  8851. I still can't believe it !
    1
  8852. If you can find one that has a YBS branch !
    1
  8853. Sadly that won't stop some people having CCJ's registered against them by doing so. Best to disable the cameras.
    1
  8854. No one is born rich, but being born into money tends to allow you better opportunities.
    1
  8855.  @paulcarter7997  Have you ever read the payment terms on your Council tax bill ?
    1
  8856.  @sarahosman4933  A Saturday, someone really bright must have thought of this ?
    1
  8857. Whether history is good or bad is purely a matter of perspective. For winners it's good, losers it's bad.
    1
  8858.  @richardkemp4144  Im sure the CPS have done this a few times before.
    1
  8859. She is the person responsible for turning Nat West around as the taxpayer still has a 38% stake, she is best left alone to finish the job unless you don't want us to get our money back ?
    1
  8860. Why did the man of the people want to Bank with Coutts the most elitist Bank in the UK ? Wasn't an ordinary bank good enough for him ?
    1
  8861. I retired at 50, glad Im not french
    1
  8862. Absolutely right, it worked for me.
    1
  8863. Me too.
    1
  8864. You don't appear to know very much ?
    1
  8865. Thats the salary in their first year, with 3 years training after the pay rise its nearly £44,000.
    1
  8866. How much energy do you suppose £300 buys, it doesn't even cover the dual fuel annual standing charge.
    1
  8867. Applying for planning permission retrospectively as he should have done in the first place is more sensible.
    1
  8868. You can. If the company you work for makes crap products and you tell your customers, would you not expect to be sacked, even though it's the truth ?
    1
  8869. It's was an excellent scheme before Labour politics of envy decided to close the door.
    1
  8870. 40% of them forgot to vote.
    1
  8871. Unfortunately until we get rid of the ECHR it doesn't matter what the public says.
    1
  8872. Many people who share your views will be Labour voters and have Labour MP's, so voice your frustration to them .
    1
  8873. Double the tax.
    1
  8874. As a ex banker with the benefit of real experience, it was always the last resort. It's time consuming, expensive and usually what was recovered was less than that owed.
    1
  8875.  @Anonymous56657  They usually are when you ask for help, those who stick their heads in the sand and try to ignore the problem are those that suffer.
    1
  8876. @Andrew Kendall As a ex Bank manager, you are so right.
    1
  8877.  @chrissmith-wq6gr  Fawkes was a Catholic extremist, we don't need another. However the prospect of Khans head on a spike displayed on London Bridge is very appealing.
    1
  8878. Grow up and use your brain, it's the most effective weapon you have.
    1
  8879. So if the company you work for makes crap products and you tell all your customers, you wouldn't expect to be sacked ?
    1
  8880. The thing about wars is that only the victor gets to decides who the war criminals are.
    1
  8881. Banks don't confiscate assets, that implies they keep them for themselves which is totally false. You seem to know very little about banking.
    1
  8882. Why target French ones, they are letting them cross the Channel from their shores.
    1
  8883. There always have been, its not new. The question you should be asking is "Are there more English people on the streets ?"
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  8884. You do realise that the injunction is only temporary. Interesting times.
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  8885. Not to me and I shall be having my next booster.
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  8886. Banking has changed, branches are a thing of the past.
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  8887.  @forestman2408  Very true. I had a friend who was a very senior investment banker and his income was huge, however it came at a high price. I wasn't the slightest envious.
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  8888. The King and the super rich, its for the elite so why does Farage the self styled peoples champion want to remain a customer. Does he think he's better than us ?
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  8889. Trump thinks he's a very nice man which he probably is, but like me he also disagrees with his political ideology.
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  8890. You obviously have no experience in business and even less in accounting.
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  8891. Corruption is everywhere, big and small, politics isn't unique.
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  8892. Why not just read the MPC reports ? May's should be out now. They will tell you everything you need.
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  8893. She's married to a Scotsman, that's reason enough.
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  8894.  @martynblackburn9632  A good meal could be made for 30p. Now 30p Lee is a Reform MP !
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  8895. Just like everyone did during the Pandemic.
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  8896. Why do Youtubers assume that any future conflict will be in some distant foreign land ?
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  8897. Great, their economic and financial judgement is sound, the Tory parties membership isn't.
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  8898. Its probably Coutts, do you even know who they are ?
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  8899. The public never have voted for a PM, only the party they wish to govern.
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  8900.  @nightmangerthe6386  I like my toast with jam so I'm voting Tory.
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  8901. She may win again, but still not achieve an overall majority.
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  8902. Grow up and get a job !
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  8903.  @AntonSmyth-od6rc  Very true, just look at Italy.
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  8904. As they are probably UK citizens that's a non starter.
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  8905. Why as a business owner would I want to pay more than I had too ?
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  8906. Do you know it works ?
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  8907. They would eat you alive and enjoy it.
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  8908. That makes more sense than most of the comments here.
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  8909. When you become CEO of a Bank or large organisation try it yourself.
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  8910. She too was forced out.
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  8911. If only it were that easy. I would rather blockade the Channel and push them all back ! Unfortunately we still belong to ECHR, respect International law and the decisions of our own Judges.
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  8912. How do you distinguish between the facts, half truths and lies ? All will given as facts !
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  8913. I prefer my Bentley !
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  8914. Such cynicism in one so young.
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  8915. Farage will use this to his advantage, just as Trump does when faced with adversity.
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  8916. You do remember what happened to Spartacus, he was crucified !
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  8917. That's when the birds get to eat them up with ease.
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  8918. After the election Sunak will resign and Braverman will be a front runner for the new leader of a more popularist Tory party.
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  8919. We never vote for a PM, only a party, surely you know this ?
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  8920. Agreed and in the meantime lets double the duty and make it really hurt.
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  8921. @Graham The Labour Party was formed in 1900, prior to Tony Blair who realised appealing to working class only was unlikely to win elections, there have been only two labour leaders who have won a general election. What does that tell you ?
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  8922. How so, he had an account with a Bank whose customers are the King and the super rich, he thought he was better than you and me !
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  8923. Find out yourself by Googling it !
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  8924. Well spotted and equally how can a left wing government be fascist ?
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  8925.  @sh.4409  Stupid comment. Only the National Lottery gives more to good causes than Freemasons.
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  8926. Agreed.
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  8927. My favourite too.
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  8928. Its all about its ratings and Boris is a huge signing.
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  8929. How refreshing, my sentiments too.
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  8930. If you pay into a Pension, who will too.
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  8931. There are very specific rules for this and not everyone is treated the same. You should read them.
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  8932. How is it nonsense ?
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  8933. Not once has the word porn been used, that's your interpretation.
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  8934. Do you know what they do ?
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  8935. Become a local councellor if you really want to make a difference.
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  8936. @catherinehume9193 The average young outuber has a below average IQ and only wants to believe those things that reinforce their own beliefs.
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  8937. The UK isn't unique, blaming the government and doing nothing yourself is just a cop out.
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  8938. Is the solution is Starmer it must have been a very stupid question.
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  8939. Agreed, the offensive against Iraq stop far too soon and that was a huge mistake.
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  8940. You are however a man who does think. France is the UK's gateway to Europe which is our biggest export market.
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  8941. He's not Reeves, Cooper or Lammy and thats just 3 good things.
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  8942. He had the good sense to marry a billionaires daughter which is pure genius.
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  8943.  @MrSmegfish  He could buy them all and get others to run them for him.
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  8944. It will be paid in April.
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  8945. How, you can only pay inheritance tax with money.
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  8946.  @michaelillingworth6433  A convicted class A (cocaine) drug supplier. You didn't know ?
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  8947. Off you go then, show us how it's done.
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  8948. How ? Our tax system is designed to make that very difficult particularly for those who are on PAYE.
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  8949. What someone tells you in the pub and evidence that they would give under oath to a Judge lead Public Enquiry I would suggest is not the same.
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  8950. Congratulations on being so arithmetically talented, Reform needs people like you.
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  8951. TFLis bankrupt, that's where the money goes.
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  8952.  @AcerbicDelicacy  A pen knife, I have one on my key ring.
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  8953.  @randomuser4201  With so many images shared on social media it won't be too hard for the Police to identify the rioters, arrest and charge them.
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  8954.  @userNKg11  Do they hold press conferences ?
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  8955. It's a sad economic realty that you can't always afford to live in the place you would like. It took me 30 years to achieve that !
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  8956. Was anyone under the age of sexual consent ? He may be despicable but not a peado.
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  8957. You missed out the most important point, ultimately the Government decides on how to respond to a Royal Commissions findings.
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  8958. You really should read the Serious Crime Act and hope no one takes you as their inspiration.
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  8959. If they do it won't be a little slap like the US/UK gave the Houthis. Israel is a full on Nuclear superpower with a very hard right unforgiving PM.
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  8960. On French soil.
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  8961.  @spindizzy64  Today social media can destroy people without the need for compelling proof, an accusation is enough.
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  8962. The public elected them to do so.
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  8963. Agreed, deport all foreign footballers and managers, kick the buggers out.
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  8964. The electorate have never elected a PM, only a Party. The media like to make it about leaders as it's easier for thick people to understand.
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  8965.  @foppo100  As it would appear yours is the opposite.
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  8966. Cash is far more expensive for banks than automated transactions. It's pure economics. Unless you worked in a bank you have no idea how time consuming dealing with cash is.
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  8967.  @TheTrickshot77  Not they, but the taxpayer, that's you and me !
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  8968. Peaceful protest is ok, violent disorder isn't.
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  8969. Aren't you lucky !
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  8970. @Dan & the Dogs Adventures Why not take personal responsibility and look after yourself and stop relying on someone else to sort out your own inadequacies. I know its really scary !
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  8971. State Pension and Employers Pension are very different. If you don't understand the difference you really should find out.
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  8972. If you don't know the difference between the State Pension and an Employers Pension you should really ask someone who does to explain it to you.
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  8973.  @brianpotter3870  A 180mph in a AC 427 Cobra and did on the M1.
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  8974. Isn't that the responsibility of the Mayor ?
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  8975. The party that accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds in donations from a Muslim donor. Just Google it !
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  8976. You can't even manage to spell SAVILE properly, muppet !
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  8977. He is the Health Secretary, one of the most senior jobs in government and thats all that matters to him.
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  8978. Not even an attempt to hide it.
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  8979. I would prefer they resisted arrest and were shot dead.
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  8980. I would be concerned if it wasn't an institutional bubble.
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  8981. Your Pension fund is probably a shareholder, so you too benefit.
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  8982. Compare our lockdowns with those in most other major European countries and see how soft ours were ?
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  8983. Lucky you.
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  8984. How are farmers expected to run their Range Rovers on so little.
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  8985. If Reform had the same election success as the far right AFD party in Germany it probably would.
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  8986. Rape is a crime in Islam. The average Muslim like the average Christain is repulsed by this behaviour.
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  8987. Don't you find it odd that although this has been going on for years, it's only now that Farage is personally effected that he decides to make it public ? Why does the self styled champion of ordinary people want to have an account with the most elitist bank in the UK ?
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  8988. More idiots with illegal weapons isn't the answer, that will only result in more tragic deaths of the innocent. Support the Police so they can be effective.
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  8989. Having a history of violence and actually being convicted of a violent crime are sadly not the same.
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  8990. Why what's the benefit for him ?
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  8991. Denise Coates of BET365 was paid a salary of £213m for the year to March 2022. Two years ago it was almost double !
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  8992. That's for a single person, double if married and upon death of the survivor. With the inclusion of pension pots which in some cases can exceed the value of the home that makes IHT payable when before it was not or greatly increases the tax burden.
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  8993. Sunaks vision for the UK economy is no different from Truss or indeed Hunt, what is different is the timing to achieve it.
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  8994. Shouting "F**K Islam and Islam is the religion of terrorists" whilst burning it outside the Turkish consulate.
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  8995. Hitler will be so pleased to know he's been relegated to second place. Wimp !
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  8996. I have no problem with legal migrants who contribute to our country and economy. Illegals and freeloaders I do have a problem with !
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  8997. It's no different from a one supermarket advertising lower prices than another on certain products.
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  8998. Perhaps for a tiny number of people.
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  8999. It's not the second job that Labour are targeting but the payment for it. Unpaid work is OK.
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  9000. I retired at fifty and thats when my pension began. I then did something I really enjoyed.
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  9001. Why Im I not surprised the country is in a mess with so many apathetic, lazy, losers.
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  9002.  @andrewcoxhead6451  Was Boris on your ballot paper for the last general Election ? He wasn't on mine, just that of the Conservative candidate representing my constituency. That's why our election system is a Parliamentary one.
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  9003.  @AthelstanEngland  Too experienced, she has plenty of time to prove herself.
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  9004. They don't care, they make next to nothing from your account. Treasury and business is how they make the big profits.
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  9005. His accountant is better than yours.
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  9006. The broader the terms of reference the longer the Inquiry takes. It's very probable that this won't be concluded during this governments term.
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  9007. Was Bailey one of the 6 members who didn't vote for 0.75 % increase, or one of the three who did ? It's a committee decision.
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  9008. Reform also took Muslim money, you didn't know ? Google it.
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  9009. Seems you are advocating "Trail by Media" unless its Russell Brand then its unacceptable. A court is the appropriate place for Bodycam footage to be seen.
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  9010. Very true and he made himself such an easy target.
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  9011. Fawkes had no interest in politics he was a Catholic extremist.
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  9012. Thats precisely why she can say what she likes now, she's isn't an MP.
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  9013.  @lindamccann3880  As a voter I'm also connected to politics.
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  9014. Sometimes it says very silly things !
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  9015. Gender is irrelevant.
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  9016.  @johnpower-kv1bc  Reform too, their biggest donor and new party Chairman is a muslim. You didn't know ?
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  9017. The rules made people think and act more responsibly towards others, that was their purpose. Like so many people I broke them many times but I was more responsible and always considered others.
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  9018. He has been only charged with murder. A court will determine after hearing all the evidence if he is guilty.
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  9019. Perhaps you could go to Ukraine and fight instead ?
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  9020.  @OneofInfinity.  That's the purpose of having assets, so you don't have to survive.
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  9021. Perhaps 6%, I doubt any more but it would be my advantage.
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  9022. NO !
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  9023. Judges aren't as well paid as you think, decent barristers earn much more.
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  9024. After voting for change and electing a Labour government, you now want change again. Change isn't always better, an important lesson to learn.
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  9025. Take personal responsibility for your future, have a strategy as I do, it's no difficult.
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  9026. The Dollar owes its strength to the Fed being more aggressive at raising interest rates. We need to copy their example, hope you have a fixed rate mortgage, if not its going to get very expensive !
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  9027.  @alunevans2377  Agreed, what a load of wimps, little wonder they are poor.
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  9028. Is any religion ?
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  9029. That's the only downside. Long term smokers usually live ten years less than non smokers so there will be great savings on Pension costs to the tax payer.
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  9030. Correctly so, the monarch stays out of politics.
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  9031. It's a lot cheaper than Nationalising it. Also it employs 2700.
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  9032. Trivia sells and its easy for the small minded to understand. The real issues require intelligence.
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  9033. Remember the British Empire, we are the globalist monster !
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  9034. The manifesto was specific about the taxes it wouldn't increase, not the taxes that it potentially increase and are far greater in number.
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  9035. It's a sad economic reality that it's not always possible to live where you would like. I couldn't afford to live where I was brought up, it was much too expensive, but 30 years later I managed it.
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  9036. Because that is the GB News agenda, spreading hate.
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  9037. Do you know what Planning Permission is ?
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  9038. No.
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  9039. Quite the opposite, Covid has created opportunities for those with drive and ambition. Working from home has improved many peoples work/ life balance and saved them money. Businesses that can adapt have increased turnover and profits. Losers only see problems, whilst winners see opportunities.
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  9040. Fascism is becoming more attractive every day.
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  9041. It's so easy to withdraw their drinks licence, thats why they will always comply.
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  9042. Sadly there are inconsistencies in all aspects of life.The pendulum swings too far one way and then the other, never managing to get the right balance.
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  9043. Non white people ?
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  9044. You do what the word means, anti Jewish ! Don't see any illegals wearing skull caps.
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  9045. A £60 fixed penalty notice, I agree then they will have be treated just like everyone else and the matter is closed.
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  9046. If you have evidence go to the Police ?
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  9047. Agreed, just sad losers looking for someone else to blame for their own failures in life.
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  9048. Your'e funny,
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  9049. Her interference in Policing whilst it may reflect the view of many people, is effectively over riding the operational independence of the Police making it an arm of the state. Do you want a Police state ? I'm sure the majority don't ?
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  9050. Lucky for me that I have all those attributes, sorry to hear you missed out.
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  9051. Frozen tax thresholds are a bummer. Hopefully a new government will increase them, Hunt could even do so in a pre election Autumn statement.
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  9052. He had the worse job in the UK, whatever he did he would have been hated by someone. It took guts to stay in the job when walking away would have been so easy. Could you done his job, I couldn't !
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  9053. Very unlikely.
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  9054. Was it an invitation to afternoon tea and cake ?
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  9055. The only person who can call an early election is the PM and he's not going to.
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  9056. How sweet, so naive.
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  9057. Life is about choices, it's up to you to decide what is more important.
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  9058. Have you ever wondered why his security have their jackets open ?
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  9059. His constituents did, just as they did for every MP in Parliament. The public only get to choose their local MP, nothing more.
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  9060. Can't cover everything in a few minutes and thats not upper most in people minds, it's the cost of living.
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  9061.  @aks2752  As much as it takes.
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  9062.  @leehenry5764  Been shopping recently ?
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  9063. The State pension funding model relies on todays NI contributions to pay todays State Pensioners. Todays pensioners paid their parents pensions.
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  9064. They have been going for over 40 years. Many of those involved will no longer still be alive.
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  9065. Local elections not a General Election.
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  9066. So her severance package was less than 6 months pay, a very small price for Nat West to pay to move on.
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  9067. Already a matter of public record.
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  9068. As long as I benefit from any tax cuts, I don't care how much anyone else will get.
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  9069. He's my PM and at the present time the best person for the job. The markets have confidence in him and thats much more important than you.
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  9070. MP's received a 2.7% increase, I don't think thats very good, but it seems you do. Can you work out percentages ?
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  9071.  @elchoppo1160  MP's received a 2.7% increase, that's all.
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  9072. Supermarket profits are a matter of public record, just google "Tesco profits" and see if what you say is actually true ?
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  9073. There is no easy answer, just hope for bad weather.
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  9074. Trump is estimated to be worth @ US$3.7 billion, so I expect he won't miss it.
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  9075. Sour grapes, you really should work harder.
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  9076. But no policies. What sort of potential PM says he doesn't like tax cuts because they favour those who earn more. How the hell does he expect the economy to grow by discouraging ambition ?
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  9077. Politics is about power, by joining together many people would lose power. If Braverman joined Reform, Tice would be sidelined.
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  9078. All other inmates can pray in the multi faith chapel. Doing so doesn't automatically make them religious extremists.
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  9079. London being Bankrupt is the problem.
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