Johnson’s track record not looking great. Has Boris Johnson met his pledges? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58401767
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Have you changed how you vote?
Given all the political turbulence of recent months I started thinking about the next general election. It’s probably pretty obvious that I’d like to see a change of government but that will require a lot of people to switch their vote. My voting history has been almost entirely stable over half a century. I’m just curious to know if people here vary who they vote for, or whether they stick to one party? I’m also curious about how many people read the actual manifestos of the various parties?
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Good morning everyone. Sylvia messaged me about a thread she wanted approved but it seems to have got lost in cyberspace so I have started it for her. Sincere apologies to Sylvia and I hope we all enjoy her thread.
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Has anyone else noticed than in the past week or so quite a few high profile people have tested positive, plus several people I know personally.
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Crowd boo Boris (Edited)
But cheer Sadiq Khan and Harry and Meghan
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/queen-jubilee-boris-johnson-booed-b2093324.html?amp -
The Jubilee and what will other members be doing
As the thought of a president Johnson or Farage fills me with dread, rather late in life I became the mildest of mild monarchist so see this week as an excuse to get into the swing of things and have a great time.
We have two street parties to go to and I’m sure my two granddaughters, age nine and eleven will dress up in pretty princess party frocks and have a great time. My two eating machines (grandsons) will stuff themselves silly with party food and then twist my arm and demand we go to the park for a kickabout. Then it’s into the cricket club to celebrate QE2s reign as the Australian Queen with a couple of pints of Fosters. -
Has anyone else ever considered the possibility that one day the so called second chamber could be staffed by a group of robots/computers. They would be programmed to think logically without any bias, ambition or political loyalty with superior analytical thinking.
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https://www.politics.co.uk/news-in-brief/300-million-new-funding-to-cut-frightening-levels-of-youth-crime/
The government says this could include mentoring, extra school tuition, sports clubs, help to address any issues at school or at home, with their mental health or with substance misuse, tackling the root causes of their behaviour and helping them to get their lives back on track. -
This is a personal view.
No media quotes or sound bytes.
What Putin is afraid of is that Ukraine is like East Germany.
It has discovered a much better life outside domination by a corrutpt "commumist" government.
He cannot allow this in the country next door.
Putin could not invade the old East Germany, but he can and will try to overpower The Ukraine and cling on to personal power.
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US Politics - Republicans Acting To Stop Trump Returning
https://www.postalley.org/2021/10/30/a-new-center-right-party-shimmers-into-position/
This world has enough problems without Donald Trump or a disciple returning to the White House?
Here's a recent report about political developments in the USA.
Your thoughts please.
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All change in Government Reshuffle (Edited)
The long awaited cabinet reshuffle is in progress. This is all I can find out at the moment.
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I think this article, well mainly the pictures, shows a key difference between political parties. The Tories seem to have no care for others and a feeling that somehow they’re invincible. Worries me.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/aug/18/ministers-accused-of-putting-staff-at-risk-by-not-wearing-masks-in-commons?This discussion is now closed.
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The BBC's has a grim struggle to cover up it's appalling management record, after the recently uncovered the Bashir scandal.
Who was responsible for the decision to hound the innocent Cliff Richard for example?
Did heads roll?
What do you think is the Beeb's role in the future?This discussion is now closed.
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Petition - Extend the Freedom of Information Act to companies awarded government contracts
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/extend-the-freedom-of-information-act-to-companies-awarded-government-contracts
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The Royal Family is today’s England
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-royal-family-is-todays-england.html
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Democracy is the worst form of Government
except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time
– Winston Churchill
We are rapidly getting closer to one of those other forms.
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How important is our right to protest?
The government seems intent on chipping away at our right to protest. Does this worry you? Have you taken part in protests? Would you again? Do you support protests that disrupt day-to-day life of others? Are peaceful protests effective?
Am really interested what you think.
