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RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - streetdeckfan - 09 May 2021

I just wish there was a more central party that just took the best parts of both Labour and Conservatives, but I don't think we'll ever see that, at least with enough support to make them viable.

I personally couldn't see myself voting Labour any time soon, while I agree with some of their policies, there are others that I just don't. Then there's the issue of leadership! Is it really that difficult to find someone likeable?


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Rob44 - 10 May 2021

If the nhs had not been created or library's not been created and Corbyn had of said that's what he wanted if he became prime minister the right wing press would have crucified him even more that he did. Im yet to see ANY left wing polices put forward by him and it just a shame votes fall for the same lies the tory press spout at each election


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - MetrolineGA1511 - 19 Jun 2021

Although the Conservatives won the Hartlepool by-election from Labour, they lost the Chesham & Amersham by-election to the Liberal Democrats.

Batley & Spen will follow on July 1st.


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 01 Jul 2021

Nissan has announced details of a new battery "gigafactory" that will enable its Sunderland car plant to massively increase production of electric vehicles.

The Japanese manufacturer said the £1bn battery plant, built in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Envision, will create 900 jobs at Nissan plus 750 at Envision - and an overall 6,200 when the impact on suppliers is included.

Britishvolt intends to build a plant on the former Blyth power station site in Northumberland promising 3,000 jobs and batteries for 300,000 vehicles a year.


https://news.sky.com/story/nissan-to-unveil-new-sunderland-gigafactory-that-will-help-boost-electric-car-production-12345950

https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/nissan-unveils-ev36zero-a-1bn-electric-vehicle-ev-hub-to-accelerate-the-journey-to-carbon-neutrality


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Adrian - 01 Jul 2021

(01 Jul 2021, 8:34 am)Michael Nissan has announced details of a new battery "gigafactory" that will enable its Sunderland car plant to massively increase production of electric vehicles.

The Japanese manufacturer said the £1bn battery plant, built in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Envision, will create 900 jobs at Nissan plus 750 at Envision - and an overall 6,200 when the impact on suppliers is included.

Britishvolt intends to build a plant on the former Blyth power station site in Northumberland promising 3,000 jobs and batteries for 300,000 vehicles a year.


https://news.sky.com/story/nissan-to-unveil-new-sunderland-gigafactory-that-will-help-boost-electric-car-production-12345950

https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/nissan-unveils-ev36zero-a-1bn-electric-vehicle-ev-hub-to-accelerate-the-journey-to-carbon-neutrality

Really good news for Sunderland and the North East.

Now if only they could transport vehicles by electric train, rather than diesel HGVs...


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 01 Jul 2021

(01 Jul 2021, 1:00 pm)Adrian Really good news for Sunderland and the North East.

Now if only they could transport vehicles by electric train, rather than diesel HGVs...

100% agree, hopefully in the future.


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - 54APhotography - 01 Jul 2021

(01 Jul 2021, 8:34 am)Michael Nissan has announced details of a new battery "gigafactory" that will enable its Sunderland car plant to massively increase production of electric vehicles.

The Japanese manufacturer said the £1bn battery plant, built in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Envision, will create 900 jobs at Nissan plus 750 at Envision - and an overall 6,200 when the impact on suppliers is included.

Britishvolt intends to build a plant on the former Blyth power station site in Northumberland promising 3,000 jobs and batteries for 300,000 vehicles a year.


https://news.sky.com/story/nissan-to-unveil-new-sunderland-gigafactory-that-will-help-boost-electric-car-production-12345950

https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/nissan-unveils-ev36zero-a-1bn-electric-vehicle-ev-hub-to-accelerate-the-journey-to-carbon-neutrality
That's all because Britain does not have a licence to import EV batteries or component material. the licence was EU wide, yet another load off crap spouted by this regime .


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Michael - 05 Jul 2021

COVID-19: Boris Johnson to reveal final step of roadmap plan to 'restore people's freedoms' at news conference


https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-boris-johnson-to-reveal-final-step-of-roadmap-plan-to-restore-peoples-freedoms-at-monday-news-conference-12348907


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - MurdnunoC - 28 Jan 2022

For those following 'Partygate', a redacted copy of the Stu Gray report is imminent.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jan/28/sue-gray-report-fears-indefinite-delay-met-intervention-partygate


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - MetrolineGA1511 - 19 Jun 2022

On Thursday we have the by-elections in Wakefield and Tiverton & Honiton.

As Wakefield is marginal and only lost by Labour in 2019, it should be easy for them to regain it.

Tiverton & Honiton is being heavily targeted by the Liberal Democrats. If gained it would be even more spectacular than North Shropshire, as the Tories currently have a larger majority there.


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Adrian - 19 Jun 2022

(19 Jun 2022, 5:20 pm)Metroline1511 On Thursday we have the by-elections in Wakefield and Tiverton & Honiton.

As Wakefield is marginal and only lost by Labour in 2019, it should be easy for them to regain it.

Tiverton & Honiton is being heavily targeted by the Liberal Democrats.  If gained it would be even more spectacular than North Shropshire, as the Tories currently have a larger majority there.

Wakefield is clearly going to be a big test for Starmer and Labour. They need to not only regain the seat, but they need to do so convincingly in my opinion. With less than two years to go until the next scheduled General Election, there needs to be some clear signs of winning back support; the May elections didn't do that for me.

Tiverton & Honiton might have a large majority, but it's always interesting to see how the public react to a disgraced politician being disposed of.


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Rob44 - 05 Jul 2022

has the clown gone yet?? Is see his chancellor and health secretary had abandoned ship


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Unber43 - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 6:44 pm)Rob44 has the clown gone yet?? Is see his chancellor and health secretary had abandoned ship
Nadine still stands by him! Possibly the worse one to show her support!


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Rob44 - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 7:38 pm)Unber43 Nadine still stands by him! Possibly the worse one to show her support!

Shes a clown too.  Same as reece mogg- calls himself a christian!


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - streetdeckfan - 05 Jul 2022

While I'm not Boris' biggest fan, I don't think anyone who is rumoured to replace him is going to be any better, if anything some of them would be worse!

Better the devil you know, and all that


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Unber43 - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 7:54 pm)streetdeckfan While I'm not Boris' biggest fan, I don't think anyone who is rumoured to replace him is going to be any better, if anything some of them would be worse!

Better the devil you know, and all that
I couldn't trust a tory to run the country I dread to think who they would chose.


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - streetdeckfan - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 8:09 pm)Unber43 I couldn't trust a tory to run the country I dread to think who they would chose.

And I wouldn't trust Labour to run the country either!

For all Boris' faults, I honestly don't think the current government has done a bad job at running the country given the circumstances. It's all the 'extra curricular activities' that has caused all the drama!


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Unber43 - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 8:22 pm)streetdeckfan And I wouldn't trust Labour to run the country either!

For all Boris' faults, I honestly don't think the current government has done a bad job at running the country given the circumstances. It's all the 'extra curricular activities' that has caused all the drama!
They locked down a week late causing thousands of extra death

should have lockdown over October Half Term back in 2020, ended up having a 8-10 week lockdown instead of a week one.

Ah don't forget the cost of living crisis, but who cares Rishi's wife a billionaire, Johnson just had a £150K treehouse installed! 

The Secretary of State for DCMS is utterly useless, the Instagram Secretary (Liz Truss) well thats all you can say, and the Deputy Prime Minster the man, who refused to leave Bojo until he got that role cos he stayed on HOILDAY while the war in Ukraine started.


RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Adrian - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 8:22 pm)streetdeckfan And I wouldn't trust Labour to run the country either!

For all Boris' faults, I honestly don't think the current government has done a bad job at running the country given the circumstances. It's all the 'extra curricular activities' that has caused all the drama!

Inflation at record levels, soaring cost of living crisis, millions relying on food banks, 180k+ Covid deaths, the biggest industrial turmoil since the 70s... aye, he's not doing a bad job!



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RE: Politics (and other political stuff) - Rob44 - 05 Jul 2022

(05 Jul 2022, 7:54 pm)streetdeckfan While I'm not Boris' biggest fan, I don't think anyone who is rumoured to replace him is going to be any better, if anything some of them would be worse!

Better the devil you know, and all that

This comment really baffles me....