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Trees!
This is a load of BS, they fucked the economy, we are only just recovering to what we were in 2008, more jobs but shit jobs. Brexit hasn't hit that will sink any spending etc they promise.
lol, Corbyn's revenge.
Ah well, shame we are now finally running just to stand still.
I was gonna make a "good news lads, they found the magic money tree" gag, but I'm late to the party.
The health surcharge increase is really gonna piss off the non-citizens I know, what an absolute joke when the NHS' biggest issue is a workforce shortage.
The health surcharge increase is really gonna piss off the non-citizens I know, what an absolute joke when the NHS' biggest issue is a workforce shortage.
Yep, had McDonnell announced this budget the Tories and their pliant media would be calling this full on communism. But rather than moaning about the unfairness of the media, Labour have to use this right. Austerity was a choice, investment is in now, so start spending that cash.
I think the new leadership coming in after the budget should give them the space to think further down the road.
This budget isn't that important long term, let's see how things pan out in the real world.
The reality of Brexit is going to bite soon, I'm sure the Tories are aware of that. That's why they are getting in a bunch of promised spending now. I doubt a lot of this sees the light of day further down the road.
People in disadvantaged areas have been promised improvements by this government. Improvements to communities it can only deliver outside of Europe. When those don't materilise, I'm hoping they finally realise they were sold a bunch of bluff and thunder. Unfortunately, this is years down the road at best.
Let's see, the tories could've carried on with austerity as they basically have free reign for the next 5 years to do what they want.
But this is a calculated strategy I feel to move into Labour's territory.
As uncleBenny says above the real world effects of Brexit more than offset the budget without the virus, i agree they are trying to move onto Labour's turf but they are still the tory party underneath, something will give in their own base eventually. we wil need to see if they keep this up in future budgets or not and the sacred tory issue of taxation.
Good job there was 30 billion going spare. Let's just hope we dont have to live through more austerity using this virus as an excuse. Dare say a few elderly deaths will ease any pressure on the pension purse too /s
Technically VAT is not being abolished on digital publications.
VAT will be still charged on these products but at the zero rate.
I can't believe my username became a sub-headline and quote this government's budget.
I feel icky.
I feel icky.
There was some useful stuff in the budget speech tbf, but I'm sure there is more complexity in the detail. I mainly couldn't believe the almost total lack of mention of Brexit - total brass neck by the govt to just ignore it in this budget.
Also, a few quid on environmental investment v £27billion on new roads? Wtf?
Also, a few quid on environmental investment v £27billion on new roads? Wtf?
I wonder how long this lasts. You certainly won't get tories cheering massive spending for 5 years.
Even yesterday, Theresa May stood up after to talk about the joys of being miserable with money.
Impending tory civil war is forming. See you in 2 years.
Corbyns response was lacklustre, though ultimately irrelevant. Can't say austerity hasn't ended when spending has jumped so high. The narrative needs to change to how reckless the spending is, they've added a fuckton while only tweaking opaque taxes on the rich as well as further giveaways to their base. Also as said above, the green credentials of this budget are shit. That's two narratives to go for. The old Labour constituencies that switched to torie want taxes on the rich, this budget didn't deliver.
Even yesterday, Theresa May stood up after to talk about the joys of being miserable with money.
Impending tory civil war is forming. See you in 2 years.
Corbyns response was lacklustre, though ultimately irrelevant. Can't say austerity hasn't ended when spending has jumped so high. The narrative needs to change to how reckless the spending is, they've added a fuckton while only tweaking opaque taxes on the rich as well as further giveaways to their base. Also as said above, the green credentials of this budget are shit. That's two narratives to go for. The old Labour constituencies that switched to torie want taxes on the rich, this budget didn't deliver.
We have to give it to the Tory Party, they do know how to make things just appear at the out of thin air, lol.
Think yourself lucky that yours isn't correlated with fucking Trump. Nobody has said anything to me but it's greatly annoying!
They're only being secretive because it's not confirmed yet.
I'm guessing Raab, apparently he was coughing and poorly during budget yesterday (coughing into his hand too, naughty!)
Raab always looks sweaty and nervous, to be fair. The constant fear of being found out must do that to him.
lay off him, he's just constantly afraid men's rights will be taken away.
There is a real odd dichotomy in this government when it comes to listening to experts. It's good idea on health related matters but not for anything else.
No 10 set to announce feasibility study into bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, says minister
Alistair Jack, the Scottish secretary, told BBC Radio Scotland this morning that Boris Johnson will soon announce a feasiblity study into plans for bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland. In an interview this morning, asked why there was no money for the plan in the budget, he replied: "Watch this space." He went on:
No 10 set to announce feasibility study into bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, says minister
Alistair Jack, the Scottish secretary, told BBC Radio Scotland this morning that Boris Johnson will soon announce a feasiblity study into plans for bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland. In an interview this morning, asked why there was no money for the plan in the budget, he replied: "Watch this space." He went on:
Johnson has a fondness for extravagant infrastructure schemes and he has repeatedly expressed interest in a bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland, despite experts dismissing the idea as impractical. Jack has suggested that the scheme could involve a combination of tunnel and bridge.
From the Guardian : "Ireland's taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has announced the closure of all schools, colleges and childcare facilities from tomorrow as part of a partial lockdown that will apply from 6pm tonight until 29 March."
I hope Scotland will do the same. I'm bringing my kids out of nursery and working from home from Monday either way.
I hope Scotland will do the same. I'm bringing my kids out of nursery and working from home from Monday either way.
Sturgeon made a statement that sounded like she was sticking to the UK strategy this morning.
As much as I wouldn't mind (my office is in a high school)
Edit: Maybe I'm wrong....
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Regarding the ongoing Alex Salmond sex assault case. Pretty horrible stuff revealed so far but thought this nugget was interesting.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-ban-on-alex-salmond-working-alone-with-women
I wonder if Sturgeon knew about this at the time or in fact some of the stuff. Establishments are often shit shows. Pretty sad the woman said she didn't want to report it to police because of the Independence ramifications and what the press would say about Salmond.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-ban-on-alex-salmond-working-alone-with-women
I wonder if Sturgeon knew about this at the time or in fact some of the stuff. Establishments are often shit shows. Pretty sad the woman said she didn't want to report it to police because of the Independence ramifications and what the press would say about Salmond.
Just saw this on reddit:
www.reddit.com
Good thing to use if anyone ever says the Daily Fail is an unbiased news source. (I know not many would say that but I'm sure some would)
Reddit - Dive into anything
www.reddit.com
Good thing to use if anyone ever says the Daily Fail is an unbiased news source. (I know not many would say that but I'm sure some would)
Sensible move, not sure about it for Labour, a drubbing under Corbyn would be better than the new leader, but it might give the whoever it is time to improve the result.