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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:27 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue
ok, ta. So will Scotland be getting more cash towards this to mirror the extra being given to N Ireland, or will their payments stay the same based on Barnet formula?
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:27 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue
ok, ta. So will Scotland be getting more cash towards this to mirror the extra being given to N Ireland, or will their payments stay the same based on Barnet formula?
the underlying story here is that the tories are in retreat from austerity. this may well be an opportunity to start relaxing spending constraints elsewhere.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:31 - Jun 26 with 4869 views
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:28 - Jun 26 by GlasgowBlue
Haven't got a scooby mate.
ok ta, me neither!
Good news for the people of N Ireland at least I suppose. Let's hope they can sort the Brexit border issue out as that's surely got to be top of the priority list for a whole host of reasons.
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 12:32 - Jun 26 by Dubtractor
So if I understand this correctly, the Tories have found a billion pounds of taxpayers money, to prop up their government, whilst continuing with austerity for the rest of England.
That's bloody outrageous isn't it?
It's always been the tory way. Power at any cost.
I am surprised you're shocked by this tbh.
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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:36 - Jun 26 with 4854 views
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:31 - Jun 26 by lowhouseblue
the underlying story here is that the tories are in retreat from austerity. this may well be an opportunity to start relaxing spending constraints elsewhere.
Seem to be. And backing away from the more extreme visions of brexit too. I still can't work out whether this is an inconvenience or part of the plan all along.
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:31 - Jun 26 by lowhouseblue
the underlying story here is that the tories are in retreat from austerity. this may well be an opportunity to start relaxing spending constraints elsewhere.
Brought on by the continuing support for Jeremy Corbyn.
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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:42 - Jun 26 with 4826 views
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:37 - Jun 26 by Archer4721
Brought on by the continuing support for Jeremy Corbyn.
brought on by the tories knowing that they can't fight a fourth austerity election. corbyn or no corbyn the electoral maths is telling them that.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:45 - Jun 26 with 4805 views
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:31 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue
ok ta, me neither!
Good news for the people of N Ireland at least I suppose. Let's hope they can sort the Brexit border issue out as that's surely got to be top of the priority list for a whole host of reasons.
The hard border is a non story. We haven't had a hard border with the Republic since 1923 when the Common Travel Area was first established. It existed for 50 years before we joined the EU in 1973 and will continue to exist after we’ve left.
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:42 - Jun 26 by lowhouseblue
brought on by the tories knowing that they can't fight a fourth austerity election. corbyn or no corbyn the electoral maths is telling them that.
Yes because of the support for Corbyn and his anti austerity stance and nothing else.
So if they'd got their 100 seat majority as all the "experts" were predicting, austerity wouldn't have even been an issue for them and they'd gladly still screw everybody in the name of it.
It's about time you gave Corbyn some credit.
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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:49 - Jun 26 with 4795 views
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:47 - Jun 26 by Archer4721
Yes because of the support for Corbyn and his anti austerity stance and nothing else.
So if they'd got their 100 seat majority as all the "experts" were predicting, austerity wouldn't have even been an issue for them and they'd gladly still screw everybody in the name of it.
It's about time you gave Corbyn some credit.
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yes, labour have abandoned the middle ground so the tories will happily take it. relaxing austerity between now and the next election is key to that.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:49 - Jun 26 with 4795 views
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 12:40 - Jun 26 by GlasgowBlue
It's crap isn't it?
But put into perspective, the DUP have agreed to support the minority government in exchange for further investment into the area they represent and a guarantee that winter fuel payments and the triple lock continues for pensioners. Whereas the Lib Dems wanted did the same thing in exchange for a referendum on AV .
And increased Tax threshold for the lower paid and triple lock on pensions.
It does annoy me how the tories take credit for those popular policies which weren't theirs and they fought against, whilst the hapless Lib Dems get blamed for increased tuition fees which they didn't want.
This is why the tories now have to desperately scramble for DUP votes, nobody else will deal with them.
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 13:49 - Jun 26 by GeoffSentence
And increased Tax threshold for the lower paid and triple lock on pensions.
It does annoy me how the tories take credit for those popular policies which weren't theirs and they fought against, whilst the hapless Lib Dems get blamed for increased tuition fees which they didn't want.
This is why the tories now have to desperately scramble for DUP votes, nobody else will deal with them.
There is no mention of either in the coalition agreement.
Osborn continued to increase the threshold when the Tories won the 2015 election. The triple lock was also Cameron's policy to bribe the grey vote.
The only demands from the Lib Dems were self serving. One was a referendum on AV, then other was to have 6 Lib Dem Cabinet Ministers and a further 12 lower ranking ministers.
Osborn continued to increase the threshold when the Tories won the 2015 election. The triple lock was also Cameron's policy to bribe the grey vote.
The only demands from the Lib Dems were self serving. One was a referendum on AV, then other was to have 6 Lib Dem Cabinet Ministers and a further 12 lower ranking ministers.
They were both policies from the Lib Dem Manifesto in 2010
"We will make pensions and benefi ts fair and reward savers by:
- Immediately restoring the link between the basic state pension and earnings. We will uprate the state pension annually by whichever is the higher of growth in earnings, growth in prices or 2.5 per cent."
I honestly cannot believe how brazen you and your tory chums are in trying to claim these.
Also disingenuous to say the Lib Dems wanted AV, they were after PR but were out-manoeuvred by David Cameron into accepting a referendum on AV which abslolutely no-one really wanted.
I am pleased that Osborne was positively influenced by the Lib Dems and has extended the increase in the tax threshold. What lasting influence can we expect from the DUP?
That deal with the DUP that was nearly done two weeks ago on 12:40 - Jun 26 by GlasgowBlue
It's crap isn't it?
But put into perspective, the DUP have agreed to support the minority government in exchange for further investment into the area they represent and a guarantee that winter fuel payments and the triple lock continues for pensioners. Whereas the Lib Dems wanted did the same thing in exchange for a referendum on AV .
Are you softening your position Glassers, or still mighty p*ssed off with a deal with the DUP?