(15 Sep 2015, 9:06 am)MrFozz wrote Skinner fairly put he in her place...

I love Dennis Skinner

(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin wrote Did anyone watch PMQs?

I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.

I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.

An impressive session indeed.

(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin wrote Did anyone watch PMQs?

I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.

I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.

An impressive session indeed.

(16 Sep 2015, 2:36 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Yeah, I rushed home to catch it.

I agree with some of the other analysis offered afterwards. While Corbyn's approach was refreshing, his line of questioning did allow Cameron to push his reasons for pursuing policy objectives. I know it's early days, but eventually courtesy will need to give way to strong comeback (or two) which will (hopefully) put Cameron in his place on issues close to his heart. However, Cameron did look a little flustered as he forced to sing to Corbyn's tune instead of resorting to the vitriolic display to which he's accustomed. Glimpses of that were apparent in comments towards Angus Robertson. 

I think this is why a revolving door policy is good for Labour and Corbyn at PMQ's. One week, Corbyn can conduct proceedings in a relatively respectful manner. The next week, someone else can lead a caustic attack on Government policy. If Labour can control the tempo of the came, Cameron will come undone.

(17 Sep 2015, 11:07 am)Andreos1 wrote http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34276001
Jeb Bush wants Maggie to be the face of a $10 note.

(17 Sep 2015, 11:19 am)MurdnunoC wrote Can't see this ever happening. 

She fits one part of the criteria in that she's dead, but she's never been a president.

America's a big country. I reckon there'll be a fair few who don't know who she is!

(17 Sep 2015, 11:07 am)Andreos1 wrote http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34276001
Jeb Bush wants Maggie to be the face of a $10 note.

(17 Sep 2015, 8:36 pm)aureolin wrote Surely toilet paper would be more appropriate?

(18 Sep 2015, 11:35 am)Adam wrote 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.

(02 Oct 2015, 12:02 pm)Andreos1 wrote 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.

(12 Oct 2015, 3:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote Redcar site to close.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34509329

(12 Oct 2015, 3:21 pm)Michael wrote Bad news, sad to see so many jobs go =(

(12 Oct 2015, 3:25 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I agree, jobs don't just lie around

(12 Oct 2015, 3:21 pm)Michael wrote Bad news, sad to see so many jobs go =(

(12 Oct 2015, 8:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote An absolute disgrace that the government haven't stepped in to save it.
They were quick enough with the banks.

(23 Oct 2015, 10:36 am)Michael wrote 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

(23 Oct 2015, 11:00 am)MrFozz wrote 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

(05 Nov 2015, 6:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sunderland-city-council-warns-services-10392669
Sunderland Council consulting residents, following central government shortfall

(05 Nov 2015, 6:12 pm)Michael wrote 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!

(15 Nov 2015, 2:21 pm)Andreos1 wrote 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.

(15 Nov 2015, 2:21 pm)Andreos1 wrote 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.