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RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 18 Sep 2015
(18 Sep 2015, 11:35 am)Adam Anyone see the return of Question Time last night?
I think John McDonnell deserves a lot of credit for apologising for his controversial comments regarding sympathy for IRA terrorists and assassinating Margaret Thatcher.
The tone of his voice suggested that he is full of remorse and regret in a deep sense, leading me to believe that his apology is fully genuine.
I didn't see much of it, but did see the question put to him and his response.
It was noticeable (to me anyway), that however remorseful he was, he quickly brushed over it and made a point of referring to comments put forwards just a few moments earlier.
I interpreted it a very good example of him taking control of the situation, rather than letting the audience member, Dimbelby or anyone else pick up on the point and it then dominate that section of the show.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 29 Sep 2015
http://socialistworker.co.uk/art/41410/Corbyns+conference+speech+enthuses+delegates+as+a+real+source+for+change
Corbyn wins over labour members with speech.
No grand entrance, with funky music either!
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 02 Oct 2015
Just hearing that SSI UK, have gone into liquidation.
If the Government don't step in and do something, then in my eyes - they're an absolute disgrace.
Whatever EU rules are in place, I am sure they could circumvent them, in order to save even a portion of the 1700 jobs - if they really wanted to.
They bailed out National Express on the ECML and did the same with the banks.
It is the least they can do, to keep steelmaking on Teesside.
In my opinion, it makes Gideon look an even bigger t!t than he already is, going to China and encouraging the very same steel industry that is flooding the market, to bid for UK contracts - when UK steel, is coming to a juddering halt.
One of the reasons UK steel is floundering? The Chinese steel industry...
The last government did nowt. Lets hope this one does a little bit more.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 12 Oct 2015
(02 Oct 2015, 12:02 pm)Andreos1 Just hearing that SSI UK, have gone into liquidation.
If the Government don't step in and do something, then in my eyes - they're an absolute disgrace.
Whatever EU rules are in place, I am sure they could circumvent them, in order to save even a portion of the 1700 jobs - if they really wanted to.
They bailed out National Express on the ECML and did the same with the banks.
It is the least they can do, to keep steelmaking on Teesside.
In my opinion, it makes Gideon look an even bigger t!t than he already is, going to China and encouraging the very same steel industry that is flooding the market, to bid for UK contracts - when UK steel, is coming to a juddering halt.
One of the reasons UK steel is floundering? The Chinese steel industry...
The last government did nowt. Lets hope this one does a little bit more.
Redcar site to close.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34509329
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 12 Oct 2015
(12 Oct 2015, 3:20 pm)Andreos1 Redcar site to close.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34509329
Bad news, sad to see so many jobs go =(
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - NK53 TKT - 12 Oct 2015
(12 Oct 2015, 3:21 pm)Michael Bad news, sad to see so many jobs go =(
I agree, jobs don't just lie around
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 12 Oct 2015
(12 Oct 2015, 3:25 pm)NK53 TKT I agree, jobs don't just lie around
Tell me about it, i'm currently at college again because i couldn't get a job and had 1 year funding left, which i could get.
Dreading finishing next year.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 12 Oct 2015
(12 Oct 2015, 3:21 pm)Michael Bad news, sad to see so many jobs go =(
An absolute disgrace that the government haven't stepped in to save it.
They were quick enough with the banks.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Adrian - 12 Oct 2015
(12 Oct 2015, 8:28 pm)Andreos1 An absolute disgrace that the government haven't stepped in to save it.
They were quick enough with the banks.
Aye, cannit have bankers going without!
So much for being the party of the working people, and so much for the Northern Powerhouse. Sod manufacturing and industry!
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 23 Oct 2015
Elected mayors for north-east of England as devolution deal announced
The north-east of England and the Tees Valley are to each have an elected mayor to preside over regional issues, George Osborne has announced. The deal, hailed as "historic" by the chancellor, gives regional figureheads power over policies such as transport, strategic planning and employment. People will choose a directly-elected mayor in 2017.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34609507
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - MrFozz - 23 Oct 2015
(23 Oct 2015, 10:36 am)Michael Elected mayors for north-east of England as devolution deal announcedShould there not be local referendums to deal with stuff like this...
The north-east of England and the Tees Valley are to each have an elected mayor to preside over regional issues, George Osborne has announced. The deal, hailed as "historic" by the chancellor, gives regional figureheads power over policies such as transport, strategic planning and employment. People will choose a directly-elected mayor in 2017.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34609507
I am not keen on having something forced on me.
The more the government pushes this means the more I dont want it as it seems like the Tories are pushing there own agenda forward without a care in the world
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 25 Oct 2015
(23 Oct 2015, 11:00 am)MrFozz Should there not be local referendums to deal with stuff like this...
I am not keen on having something forced on me.
The more the government pushes this means the more I dont want it as it seems like the Tories are pushing there own agenda forward without a care in the world
There is mention of the local mayors in the QCS thread.
Obviously it is focusing on the transport element, but like you - one or two comments that tie in with it being forced through or there being a hidden agenda.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 26 Oct 2015
The tories Tax Credits plan hqs been thrown out by the House of Lords.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 28 Oct 2015
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tories-failed-use-british-made-6715284#ICID=sharebar_twitter
Is it just me?
British Steel industry in disarray and they still can't find an excuse to use British made steel...
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 05 Nov 2015
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sunderland-city-council-warns-services-10392669
Sunderland Council consulting residents, following central government shortfall
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 05 Nov 2015
(05 Nov 2015, 6:10 pm)Andreos1 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sunderland-city-council-warns-services-10392669
Sunderland Council consulting residents, following central government shortfall
Paul Watson needs to go away, his more corrupt than Sepp Blatter.... no doubt his wage won't be cut along with rest of the top councilors!
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Adrian - 06 Nov 2015
(05 Nov 2015, 6:12 pm)Michael Paul Watson needs to go away, his more corrupt than Sepp Blatter.... no doubt his wage won't be cut along with rest of the top councilors!Paul is passionate about Sunderland, and a great representative, but he's not a leader in my opinion.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Andreos1 - 15 Nov 2015
I see Murdoch and his cronies are at it again.
http://news.sky.com/story/1587369/jihadi-jez-under-fire-from-his-own-side
An absolutely disgusting headline, regardless whether you agree with his policies or not.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 15 Nov 2015
(15 Nov 2015, 2:21 pm)Andreos1 I see Murdoch and his cronies are at it again.
http://news.sky.com/story/1587369/jihadi-jez-under-fire-from-his-own-side
An absolutely disgusting headline, regardless whether you agree with his policies or not.
He's an idiot, and people wonder why others have moved from supporting Labour to Conservative/UKIP etc... this nob will take us back to the dark ages.
RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - MrFozz - 15 Nov 2015
(15 Nov 2015, 2:21 pm)Andreos1 I see Murdoch and his cronies are at it again.Corbyn cant win...it does not matter what he says, it will be twisted and turned into something it's not
http://news.sky.com/story/1587369/jihadi-jez-under-fire-from-his-own-side
An absolutely disgusting headline, regardless whether you agree with his policies or not.
'Jihadi Jez' thats not fair at all...
I do agree with Corbyn, it would have been better to bring Emwazi to justice, but that aint going to happen really