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Post by francegas on Feb 1, 2024 13:35:37 GMT
...just that when it's Johnson or Sunak or anyone else to the right of Corbyn there are hundreds of social media posts all over my feed.....so far nothing apart from limited mainstream media coverage....why are the shouty social media people not upset...? I was getting notifications on my phone and heard it repeatedly on 5Live yesterday? It's definitely not on the news like Boris was, even Sunak barely made the headlines. But thats understandable - shes PM of Scotland Vs the PM of the UK. When Starmer was found to be having a beer while working, we heard all about it everywhere. In fact, France still reminds us all about it every other day. Rather than a Tory conspiracy, I think you're confusing what people are actually interested in. Usually, the simplest answer tends to be the truth (Don't tell that to 79 though!) Bit of an exaggeration there Gassy. But yeah as you bought it up Starmer had a curry and beer and was not working. Has he managed yet to remember if Angie was there or not. I take it if Boris had posed "whilst working" to pose for photos holding up a football shirt you wouldn't have a problem with that. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 1, 2024 13:42:55 GMT
...anyone watching the Covid inquiry up in Scotland? Looks like as well as an impending criminal trial over SNP finances, Sturgeon has made several statements under oath that either means she lied previously *or* might also be up for contempt of court...weird how when it's not a Conservative there is far less coverage.... Not true, although the ferry contracts debacle seems to have gone quiet. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 1, 2024 13:44:09 GMT
The out-sourcing of Army recruitment to Capita has been a categoric DISASTER - this is why the Army can't recruit. It's not due to the lack of want of potential enlisters. That said, I'd love to see the Army/government try to enlist citizens via conscription should push come to shove. They would get a resounding 'lol no thanks' from the British public. As a former employee, I recognise the 'Crapita' problem. |
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Post by Gassy on Feb 1, 2024 13:56:41 GMT
I was getting notifications on my phone and heard it repeatedly on 5Live yesterday? It's definitely not on the news like Boris was, even Sunak barely made the headlines. But thats understandable - shes PM of Scotland Vs the PM of the UK. When Starmer was found to be having a beer while working, we heard all about it everywhere. In fact, France still reminds us all about it every other day. Rather than a Tory conspiracy, I think you're confusing what people are actually interested in. Usually, the simplest answer tends to be the truth (Don't tell that to 79 though!) Bit of an exaggeration there Gassy. But yeah as you bought it up Starmer had a curry and beer and was not working. Has he managed yet to remember if Angie was there or not. I take it if Boris had posed "whilst working" to pose for photos holding up a football shirt you wouldn't have a problem with that. It was, but it was only meant in a bit of fun mate  Wasn't it proven he was working? Who's your problem with here, gaschat posters or the UK police, which the Tory party is currently in control of? On the other hand, Boris was proven to have misled parliament and was fined by the police. He also held multiple garden parties, which he attended, whilst we were in the harshest of lockdowns. And you're not seeing the difference here... how? |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 1, 2024 14:00:34 GMT
Good they are reconsidering, but why take so long? Some have been murdered already. "The exact number is not known, but there are extensive reports of former Triples being attacked, tortured and killed by the Taliban." www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68152923 |
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Post by yattongas on Feb 1, 2024 14:38:22 GMT
I was getting notifications on my phone and heard it repeatedly on 5Live yesterday? It's definitely not on the news like Boris was, even Sunak barely made the headlines. But thats understandable - shes PM of Scotland Vs the PM of the UK. When Starmer was found to be having a beer while working, we heard all about it everywhere. In fact, France still reminds us all about it every other day. Rather than a Tory conspiracy, I think you're confusing what people are actually interested in. Usually, the simplest answer tends to be the truth (Don't tell that to 79 though!) Bit of an exaggeration there Gassy. But yeah as you bought it up Starmer had a curry and beer and was not working. Has he managed yet to remember if Angie was there or not. I take it if Boris had posed "whilst working" to pose for photos holding up a football shirt you wouldn't have a problem with that. Good old France 😂 Still banging on about a totally innocent curry a yr or so later 🙄 |
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Post by francegas on Feb 1, 2024 14:50:09 GMT
Bit of an exaggeration there Gassy. But yeah as you bought it up Starmer had a curry and beer and was not working. Has he managed yet to remember if Angie was there or not. I take it if Boris had posed "whilst working" to pose for photos holding up a football shirt you wouldn't have a problem with that. Good old France 😂 Still banging on about a totally innocent curry a yr or so later 🙄 Oi less of the old if you don't mind. 😂😂 |
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Post by neilv93 on Feb 1, 2024 15:40:15 GMT
The out-sourcing of Army recruitment to Capita has been a categoric DISASTER - this is why the Army can't recruit. It's not due to the lack of want of potential enlisters. That said, I'd love to see the Army/government try to enlist citizens via conscription should push come to shove. They would get a resounding 'lol no thanks' from the British public. As a former employee, I recognise the 'Crapita' problem. As a current employee in Filton, it is felt from both sides. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 1, 2024 16:33:20 GMT
As a former employee, I recognise the 'Crapita' problem. As a current employee in Filton, it is felt from both sides. Stoke Gifford office? |
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Post by neilv93 on Feb 1, 2024 16:38:16 GMT
As a current employee in Filton, it is felt from both sides. Stoke Gifford office? Indeed. |
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Post by gulfofaden on Feb 1, 2024 17:25:53 GMT
🙄 Give me strength, you do talk nonsense at times (actually most if the time) Yatton. Where are the tories trying to hang him out to dry? Ed Davey refused to meet Alan Bates. Ed Davey refused to meet his constituents who tried to approach him one who returned from India having tried to take his own life. Ed Davey worked and earned a fortune from the Law firm hired to prosecute the sub postmasters. These are facts. I'm not reading this from tories putting all the blame on him. You obviously don’t listen to a lot of British media then 🙄 As for talking nonsense, you’ve got a gold medal matey ! Not all of us watch a lot of the media, professor |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 1, 2024 18:03:40 GMT
You obviously don’t listen to a lot of British media then 🙄 As for talking nonsense, you’ve got a gold medal matey ! Not all of us watch a lot of the media, professor That's been pretty obvious. 😁 |
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Post by yattongas on Feb 1, 2024 18:08:42 GMT
Not all of us watch a lot of the media, professor That's been pretty obvious. 😁 Think he does his own research 😂 |
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Post by aghast on Feb 1, 2024 23:04:37 GMT
Not all of us watch a lot of the media, professor That's been pretty obvious. 😁 The Dark Web has all the answers. |
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Post by supergas on Feb 3, 2024 8:33:46 GMT
...anyone watching the Covid inquiry up in Scotland? Looks like as well as an impending criminal trial over SNP finances, Sturgeon has made several statements under oath that either means she lied previously *or* might also be up for contempt of court...weird how when it's not a Conservative there is far less coverage.... Not true, although the ferry contracts debacle seems to have gone quiet. ...not if you dig deep enough - and again, if it was a right-wing government in Westminster there would be far more people shouting about it... The SNP Government launched an independent inquiry which was roundly criticised because it's remit was to look at a very specific charge of fraud (which no one was accusing them of) rather than the various accusations of leaking confidential documents, corruption during the procurement process and general all-round mismanagement leading to huge costs to the taxpayer. Surprisingly (stop sniggering at the back) the inquiry found there was no fraud in the process (an accusation not made by anyone) but hints that pretty much every other accusation against everyone involved was true. Except they couldn't formally say that as it was outside their remit... |
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Post by oldie on Feb 4, 2024 10:51:25 GMT
Not true, although the ferry contracts debacle seems to have gone quiet. ...not if you dig deep enough - and again, if it was a right-wing government in Westminster there would be far more people shouting about it... The SNP Government launched an independent inquiry which was roundly criticised because it's remit was to look at a very specific charge of fraud (which no one was accusing them of) rather than the various accusations of leaking confidential documents, corruption during the procurement process and general all-round mismanagement leading to huge costs to the taxpayer. Surprisingly (stop sniggering at the back) the inquiry found there was no fraud in the process (an accusation not made by anyone) but hints that pretty much every other accusation against everyone involved was true. Except they couldn't formally say that as it was outside their remit... Like all political movements predicated upon a myth I suspect the SNP will pay quite a price at the next election. As will the Tories in the UK more generally. I am hoping, nearly begging for Rees Mogg to lose his seat. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 5, 2024 10:20:33 GMT
It been pretty obvious to me for a while that it would rise to 70 and above for my generation. Can see 75 being the default within my working life.
"State pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050, experts say
The UK retirement age will have to rise to 71 by 2050 in order to maintain the number of workers per retiree, a report has suggested.
Research by the International Longevity Centre found most of the 121 countries it looked at had rapidly ageing populations - "making it increasingly important for these governments to act to support healthy ageing".
Its report suggested the current UK retirement age would not be enough and that anyone born after April 1970 may have to work until they are 71 before claiming their pension.
The current state pension age is 66. It will rise to 67 between May 2026 and March 2028. From 2044, it is expected to rise to 68.
The recent stalling in life expectancy during the austerity years and COVID has temporarily eased the pressure for increases in state pension age beyond 67, "but longer-term the pressure will be on to increase it to 68 or 69", the report added.
However, researchers noted that even with increases in state pension age, the growing burden of preventable ill-health "will continue to act as a key barrier for people to remain in the labour market".
Its research suggested that a "greater focus" was needed on preventing ill-health not just in old age but from early age through adulthood.
Last week, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed the population of the UK is projected to grow from an estimated 67 million in mid-2021 to 73.7 million by mid-2036.
This represents an increase of around 6.6 million, or 9.9%."
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 5, 2024 10:36:10 GMT
Just a few thoughts on the scare mongering over the weekend regarding our preparations for taking on Russia.
Firstly, our forces are in a difficult state at the moment with too few of pretty much everything. However, the size of the army isn't the priority, defence of Europe rests with Ukraine and Nato ground forces with Poland who are going about a massive recapitalisation programme. Our best contribution would be ships and aircraft.
The news on the carrier is overblown, it's an issue but (a) a routine inspection found issues before it became a problem (b) it's been in the water for 10 years now so not unexpected (c) she's due a refit shortly anyway (d) there's a reason we have two and her sister ship is readying herself to take part in the Nato exercises.
Defence has been hollowed out for decades and covers all parties. Major implented the post Cold War cuts which took out whole layers of command which we are still suffering for now. Portillo sold off housing and outsourced support services. Brown reduced funding for helicopters and demanded headcount reductions, Osborne cut funding by 20% but then backfilled the budget from areas otherwise paid for centrally to manipulate the 2% of GDP target.
The core defence budget is probably in the right area but procurement is bad and most importantly, pay and conditions are woeful. More leave than join. Get retention right and recruitment will be resolved too.
And lastly, there is a Budget due shortly. These stories, however valid and genuinely concerning, frequent newspapers for a reason.
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Post by trevorgas on Feb 5, 2024 10:41:17 GMT
It been pretty obvious to me for a while that it would rise to 70 and above for my generation. Can see 75 being the default within my working life. "State pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050, experts say The UK retirement age will have to rise to 71 by 2050 in order to maintain the number of workers per retiree, a report has suggested. Research by the International Longevity Centre found most of the 121 countries it looked at had rapidly ageing populations - "making it increasingly important for these governments to act to support healthy ageing". Its report suggested the current UK retirement age would not be enough and that anyone born after April 1970 may have to work until they are 71 before claiming their pension. The current state pension age is 66. It will rise to 67 between May 2026 and March 2028. From 2044, it is expected to rise to 68. The recent stalling in life expectancy during the austerity years and COVID has temporarily eased the pressure for increases in state pension age beyond 67, "but longer-term the pressure will be on to increase it to 68 or 69", the report added. However, researchers noted that even with increases in state pension age, the growing burden of preventable ill-health "will continue to act as a key barrier for people to remain in the labour market". Its research suggested that a "greater focus" was needed on preventing ill-health not just in old age but from early age through adulthood. Last week, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed the population of the UK is projected to grow from an estimated 67 million in mid-2021 to 73.7 million by mid-2036. This represents an increase of around 6.6 million, or 9.9%." The implications of population growth are pretty scary,the planet is already fooked and increasing demand will only exacerbate the problems, politicians have no answers and fail to make decisions for the long-term . Ps Anyone seen the film Soylent Green!! |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 5, 2024 11:20:32 GMT
It been pretty obvious to me for a while that it would rise to 70 and above for my generation. Can see 75 being the default within my working life. "State pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050, experts say The UK retirement age will have to rise to 71 by 2050 in order to maintain the number of workers per retiree, a report has suggested. Research by the International Longevity Centre found most of the 121 countries it looked at had rapidly ageing populations - "making it increasingly important for these governments to act to support healthy ageing". Its report suggested the current UK retirement age would not be enough and that anyone born after April 1970 may have to work until they are 71 before claiming their pension. The current state pension age is 66. It will rise to 67 between May 2026 and March 2028. From 2044, it is expected to rise to 68. The recent stalling in life expectancy during the austerity years and COVID has temporarily eased the pressure for increases in state pension age beyond 67, "but longer-term the pressure will be on to increase it to 68 or 69", the report added. However, researchers noted that even with increases in state pension age, the growing burden of preventable ill-health "will continue to act as a key barrier for people to remain in the labour market". Its research suggested that a "greater focus" was needed on preventing ill-health not just in old age but from early age through adulthood. Last week, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed the population of the UK is projected to grow from an estimated 67 million in mid-2021 to 73.7 million by mid-2036. This represents an increase of around 6.6 million, or 9.9%." The implications of population growth are pretty scary,the planet is already fooked and increasing demand will only exacerbate the problems, politicians have no answers and fail to make decisions for the long-term . Ps Anyone seen the film Soylent Green!! No, but I do recall an episode of Star Trek where they landed on a planet with people conscripted by ballot to go off to fight an imaginary war. The idea was that family accepted it and thought highly of their brave loved ones rather than know about a cull. |
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