(21 Dec 2015, 7:59 pm)Adrian wrote I agree. I think I've put my view on this one forward before.
People are given names for a reason, and we shouldn't be afraid to call someone by their name. It might have been a sign of authority back then, but I really don't think it makes any odds these days. Not to mention that I agree that 'miss' is sexist, and I'd personally refuse to use it. I refused to use both when I was at school.
(21 Dec 2015, 8:06 pm)R852 PRG wrote I have some strong beliefs about our education system, this being one of them. While some schools do things differently; I don't think Religious Education is a necessity, and should in fact by replaced with Politics. I think gaining an education about something that everybody should have an understanding of, given that it is so important in everyday life, is far more important than learning about a bunch of fictional books that have nowhere near as much impact on people nowadays. It's ridiculous.
(21 Dec 2015, 8:23 pm)Jimmi wrote I don't think religion should be completely demolished, I think you could maybe do a bit of it in PSHE lessons (think all schools have this lesson, may be wrong as I don't really know what normal school lessons are like as I actually went to a special needs school). I had very little taught to me about politics when I was in school and at 21 I still know next to nothing, my lesson in politics was basically watching BBC TWO comedy panel shows, I do wish I had an intrest in politics but I can't seem to wrap my head around it, possibly because I know so little about it.
(21 Dec 2015, 8:23 pm)Jimmi wrote I don't think religion should be completely demolished, I think you could maybe do a bit of it in PSHE lessons (think all schools have this lesson, may be wrong as I don't really know what normal school lessons are like as I actually went to a special needs school). I had very little taught to me about politics when I was in school and at 21 I still know next to nothing, my lesson in politics was basically watching BBC TWO comedy panel shows, I do wish I had an intrest in politics but I can't seem to wrap my head around it, possibly because I know so little about it.
(21 Dec 2015, 8:37 pm)Adrian wrote It shouldn't be taught in community schools.
Something like Politics would be a better option to teach at that age, or even just general life skills. You're never taught anything about tax, mortgages, finance or anything that you need to know for life.
(21 Dec 2015, 8:37 pm)Adrian wrote It shouldn't be taught in community schools.
Something like Politics would be a better option to teach at that age, or even just general life skills. You're never taught anything about tax, mortgages, finance or anything that you need to know for life.
(21 Dec 2015, 8:48 pm)Jimmi wrote Don't know why I said it shouldn't be demolished, I hated those lessons, it just seemed like a pointless waste of time and I have not been able to put anything I learnt from that lesson to use in my day to day life and there should certainly be more taught about paying tax, mortgages, finance and stuff like that, I know absolutely sod all about this and I have now started to stress myself out about it as I generally fear what I am going to do when I get older and have purely dependent on myself, this and a few similar things are keeping me up at night, no idea what I'm going to do in future, I know nothing about paying bills and when I hear people talking about mortgages, they may as well be discussing the topic in another language.
(06 Jan 2016, 12:46 pm)Andreos1 wrote https://twitter.com/KevanJonesMP/status/...4764170240Is Jezzas authority starting to fall apart, I wont pretend I knownwhat is happening, but from what I seen on the news, it seems like his authority is waning a bit
Kevan Jones is standing down from the front bench.
(06 Jan 2016, 1:36 pm)MrFozz wrote Is Jezzas authority starting to fall apart, I wont pretend I knownwhat is happening, but from what I seen on the news, it seems like his authority is waning a bit
(06 Jan 2016, 3:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote It is certainly playing into Cameron's hands - but I am not sure there is any lack of authority. Despite what the media is saying.
Reshuffles are part and parcel of politics. A quick google search reveals Cameron has undertaken one each year. Some members of the Tory Party are shifted about annually - as though it is 'jobs for the boys', despite being incompetent in their previous cabinet role.
I just wish MP's would listen to what members of their party want, rather than behave like spoilt kids.
(06 Jan 2016, 1:36 pm)MrFozz wrote Is Jezzas authority starting to fall apart, I wont pretend I knownwhat is happening, but from what I seen on the news, it seems like his authority is waning a bit
(06 Jan 2016, 3:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote It is certainly playing into Cameron's hands - but I am not sure there is any lack of authority. Despite what the media is saying.
Reshuffles are part and parcel of politics. A quick google search reveals Cameron has undertaken one each year. Some members of the Tory Party are shifted about annually - as though it is 'jobs for the boys', despite being incompetent in their previous cabinet role.
I just wish MP's would listen to what members of their party want, rather than behave like spoilt kids.
(18 Jan 2016, 11:52 am)Andreos1 wrote Tata have announced redundancies at various sites across the UK, including their site in Hartlepool.
Meanwhile, Gideon continues to search for cheap Chinese steel imports...
I wonder how these continuous closures affect the treasury?
(18 Jan 2016, 2:30 pm)Adrian wrote Durham County Council are carrying out a consultation poll on the proposed North East Devolution Agreement. Letters have been sent to all homes across the county, with the option to complete and post, or complete online.
A copy of the leaflet being sent out with the letter is here: http://www.durham.gov.uk/media/8683/Nort...eaflet.pdf
There are 4 questions to answer. I've copied them below for information.
(18 Jan 2016, 2:30 pm)Adrian wrote Durham County Council are carrying out a consultation poll on the proposed North East Devolution Agreement. Letters have been sent to all homes across the county, with the option to complete and post, or complete online.Is this a way to push devolution onto us without a Referendum and is Devolution going to happen regardless???
A copy of the leaflet being sent out with the letter is here: http://www.durham.gov.uk/media/8683/Nort...eaflet.pdf
There are 4 questions to answer. I've copied them below for information.
(18 Jan 2016, 2:26 pm)Adrian wrote This is how backward our Government are. Importing steel because it's cheaper than UK production, yet on the other hand doing little to nothing to support a UK steel industry. Not to mention that purchasing British steel ensures that the money goes straight back into the UK economy.
(18 Jan 2016, 2:30 pm)Adrian wrote Durham County Council are carrying out a consultation poll on the proposed North East Devolution Agreement. Letters have been sent to all homes across the county, with the option to complete and post, or complete online.
A copy of the leaflet being sent out with the letter is here: http://www.durham.gov.uk/media/8683/Nort...eaflet.pdf
There are 4 questions to answer. I've copied them below for information.
(07 Feb 2016, 9:54 am)Andreos1 wrote Sunderland Council have issued a similar survey in a special edition of their newsletter.
I will try and get photos attached later on.
(20 Feb 2016, 8:17 am)BusLoverMum wrote Who will he use for labour to build that wall?
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Meantime, back at home, let the pantomime begin.
https://www.politicshome.com/party-polit...exit-rally
I might just program all my devices to block anything with the word brexit in.
(20 Feb 2016, 8:42 am)Michael wrote Known that idiot, it'll be the Mexicans!
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I bet we won't be told whats good about staying in the EU or what will be bad..............
(20 Feb 2016, 8:42 am)Michael wrote Known that idiot, it'll be the Mexicans!
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I bet we won't be told whats good about staying in the EU or what will be bad..............
(20 Feb 2016, 12:01 pm)Adrian wrote We should do. There'll be strong support on both sides, with groups set up like for the Scottish referendum. It obviously requires voters to engage their brain a bit still, and not believe everything they read in the press.
BBC has now published it's editorial standards for the EU referendum. Appendix 8 can be found here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines.../appendix8
(20 Feb 2016, 12:15 pm)Michael wrote All i want from this:
No benefits for people coming to the country for at least 5 years + stop allowing parents sending benefits to their children in their own country,
UK gets to say what we take in for immigration,
Stop sending millions a day to fund the EU, where they keep it or bail out Greece, it could be spent better here.
Also once again, the good and bad points of staying and leaving in the EU.
(20 Feb 2016, 12:23 pm)Adrian wrote What are your views on denying EU migrants access to in-work benefits? They're a life line to many working people in the UK, and it's allowed employers to get away with paying piss poor wages for years.
In my opinion, nobody should require in-work benefits, because employers should be paying workers a decent wage in the first place. To remove in-work benefits from people, solely based on where they come from, is a disgrace. It's saying to low skilled workers that a condition of coming to the UK, is that they work and live in poverty.
(20 Feb 2016, 12:28 pm)MrFozz wrote I like what Dave has said up to now...
No joining the Euro
No part of Schengen
No part of a EU Superstate
No part of an EU Armed Force
Looking very likely June 23rd is the day of the Referendum
Not sure how I will vote just yet, have to wait and see what the Yes and No campaigners have to say