Political Thread

[astral276]

What happened to the multiple investigations into Conservative election fraud in the 2015 General Election?

All seems to have gone very quiet. Can everyone check under their carpets to see if theirs was the one chosen to sweep the matter under.

[cambrensis]

Was surprised the petition for British farmers to be legally paid at least the cost of production only had 2,127 signatures.

I'm surprised there have been any at all! We all know that the massive amounts of cash saved by Ebenezer leaving the EU will pay for everything! We'll soon be re-enacting the legend of the boy with his finger in the dyke....back to the 1960s in fact!

[MPS16]

...back to the 1960s in fact!

Good.

I was there and England was a very good place to grow up in.

[astral276]

I'm surprised there have been any at all! We all know that the massive amounts of cash saved by Ebenezer leaving the EU will pay for everything! We'll soon be re-enacting the legend of the boy with his finger in the dyke....back to the 1960s in fact!

For a petition to gain signatures people need to know of its existence. Clearly this one has not had exposure. The numbers don't even tally with what could reasonably be expected if only the farming community were aware of it and had signed.

As I said during the referendum debate, I fully support the UK becoming as self sufficient as it can be - in all areas. Plus the 'Made/Produced In Britain' tag should become, once again, a sign of quality rather than a warning.

[cambrensis]

Good.

I was there and England was a very good place to grow up in.

I well remember the sterling restrictions of that period, especially around 1966-67; there was a limit on the amount of sterling that could be taken out of the country; I always carried in those days a reserve of cash in case of emergencies; we had no bank and credit cards then.Things were so bad at one point that we were allowed no more than £20 or £30...bring it back! A child would have seen nothing of reality. Cit out...there was quite a dyke and a huge finger was needed!

[astral276]

Nicola Sturgeon performs the 'ME' song....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xpcUxwpOQ_A

[astral276]

Best comedy pilot....E V E R!!

Emily Thornberry being interviewed on Sky News by Dermot Murnaghan. I hope they commission it for a series.

[astral276]

Another example of the hypocrisy of the EU:

http://www.dw.com/en/germany-limits-...its/a-36026606

When Cameron asked to do this during his 'negotiations' prior to the referendum it wasn't allowed. Now Germany wants to do it then it is fine.

[astral276]

Government considering a temporary rise in Council Tax to fund social care.

Ever known a 'temporary' rise in tax? Once councils get there paws on extra money they will never stop taking it ("They paid it before, they'll keep on paying it."). You pay more and more for less services.

Grantham is becoming like a backwater town in a third world country. No A&E at night, and the street lights get turned off at 11pm (Xmas comes early for the criminal fraternity).