TomRad85
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Its impossible for somewhere to have a right wing bias with the amount of left wingers in it that there are, at all levels.
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Shame Nandy didn’t run for deputy (rather than leader). Thought she came across well when I saw/heard her
Skybluefaz
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You think Rees-Mogg questioning the common sense of people who burned alive and Johnson saying any selection of whatever bollocks you want is acting like grown adults?
clint van damme
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Saying their policies weren't right is fine.
But the media didn't focus on a balanced and forensic assessment of policy did it?
If it had I wouldn't have a complaint and it was the same with Miliband and no doubt will be the same with Stamer.
A quick example, both parties announced broadband plans that according to experts were undeliverable.
One plan got massive scrutiny, one hardly got a mention. When you're giving the sitting government that much leeway you're on thin ice.
Look at the stunt Johnson's mate Orban has just pulled in Hungary. He's turned the country into a dictatorship. He used a compliant cherry picked media to do it.
David O'Day
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Cool story bro, needs more dragons though
hill83
Well-Known Member
The fucking irony
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
She fucked up in one of her first major interviews when she alienated a large chunk of Scotland which Labour already has a huge job on its hands to win back.
Apart from that she was definitely better than Long Bailey who seems like a decent person but it would be madness to elect someone considered a Corbynite.
David O'Day
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Oh fuck off you gimp, you haven't got a clue.
SkyBlueDom26
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9:10
UK aiming for 100,000 tests a day
Today Programme
BBC Radio 4
The UK is aiming to carry out 100,000 tests for coronavirus a day in "a small number of weeks," according to Prof Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director of Public Health England.
Currently there is capacity for 12,750 daily tests. As of 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 152,979 people in the UK had been tested.
Prof Cosford told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Everybody involved is frustrated that we haven’t yet got to the position that we need to get to (on testing)."
Asked why other testing facilities in the country were not being used, Prof Cosford said Public Health England was looking at how it could use all the country's laboratories "to boost up at least 100,000 tests a day, hopefully more”.
He added that he would expect this work to be in place “over the coming days and a small number of weeks”.
Been saying this for weeks....
UK aiming for 100,000 tests a day
Today Programme
BBC Radio 4
The UK is aiming to carry out 100,000 tests for coronavirus a day in "a small number of weeks," according to Prof Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director of Public Health England.
Currently there is capacity for 12,750 daily tests. As of 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 152,979 people in the UK had been tested.
Prof Cosford told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Everybody involved is frustrated that we haven’t yet got to the position that we need to get to (on testing)."
Asked why other testing facilities in the country were not being used, Prof Cosford said Public Health England was looking at how it could use all the country's laboratories "to boost up at least 100,000 tests a day, hopefully more”.
He added that he would expect this work to be in place “over the coming days and a small number of weeks”.
Been saying this for weeks....
Plenty of policies were right and I agreed with them, as I did with many of the Tories policies (and would hope many on the left would say the same) But broadband infrastructure project is a bit different to free broadband for all, in addition with the implied intention to nationalise everything (uncosted).
anyway it’s done now, it’s up to labour to form a decent opposition and hold the government to account and then put forward a voteable proposition at the next election
9:10
UK aiming for 100,000 tests a day
Today Programme
BBC Radio 4
The UK is aiming to carry out 100,000 tests for coronavirus a day in "a small number of weeks," according to Prof Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director of Public Health England.
Currently there is capacity for 12,750 daily tests. As of 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 152,979 people in the UK had been tested.
Prof Cosford told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Everybody involved is frustrated that we haven’t yet got to the position that we need to get to (on testing)."
Asked why other testing facilities in the country were not being used, Prof Cosford said Public Health England was looking at how it could use all the country's laboratories "to boost up at least 100,000 tests a day, hopefully more”.
He added that he would expect this work to be in place “over the coming days and a small number of weeks”.
Been saying this for weeks....
It’s like Groundhog Day. I’m not even that fussed about mass testing for all at the moment, they just need to make sure the NHS workers (and if necessary their families) are tested asap
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
But I'm talking about the overall assessment of those policies in the media.
There was very little scrutiny of the Tory manifesto.
Even Johnson's inaugural speech as Tory leader where he promised the moon on a stick didn't have the media asking questions?
Mays unncosted manifesto from the previous election tbe same. Why do you think that is?
This is dangerous territory for anyone who cares about the country as a fully functioning democracy..
TomRad85
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You should get yourself down to London and start knocking about with these media sorts, David. Guarantee you'd get on.
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Skybluefaz
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9:10
UK aiming for 100,000 tests a day
Today Programme
BBC Radio 4
The UK is aiming to carry out 100,000 tests for coronavirus a day in "a small number of weeks," according to Prof Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director of Public Health England.
Currently there is capacity for 12,750 daily tests. As of 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 152,979 people in the UK had been tested.
Prof Cosford told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Everybody involved is frustrated that we haven’t yet got to the position that we need to get to (on testing)."
Asked why other testing facilities in the country were not being used, Prof Cosford said Public Health England was looking at how it could use all the country's laboratories "to boost up at least 100,000 tests a day, hopefully more”.
He added that he would expect this work to be in place “over the coming days and a small number of weeks”.
Been saying this for weeks....
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
Like who, Andrew Neil chairman of the Spectator or Nick Robinson, former president of the Tory youth. No Tories in the media though!!
Edit: that should say BBC instead of media. Fucking loads I could name in the overall media!
Skybluefaz
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Another interesting point
Skybluefaz
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Kuensberg is obviously a lefty loony too
Skybluefaz
Well-Known Member
Newcastle Falcons are being promoted from the Rubgy Union Championship. Might be a good sign for us?
Grendel
Well-Known Member
I don’t think it would be badly received if a scheme involved using insurance. The issue will be that if this government went down this route they will be accused of a two tier system.
shmmeee
Well-Known Member
She was my pick. Party isn’t ready for such a change IMO. And until it is will remain in opposition. Even I’m not left wing enough for a lot of members and I want to nationalise everything.
The Labour tradition of liberal graduates and small c conservative workers is what I believe in, but these days it’s Uber left Uber liberal purity or death.
SkyBlueCRJ
Well-Known Member
And Corbyn didn't? Johnson's behaviour was pretty appalling during the Gen Election but lets not be hypocritical now.
shmmeee
Well-Known Member
You say this, and I’m tempted to agree but talking to my Dutch GF about how they had to crowdfund for mental health treatment for her brother makes me wonder.
As long as everything that’s currently covered is, at no extra per capita cost to either public or private purses, and it’s free at the point of need In not ideologically opposed. I just don’t see how it can be when you add in insurance and marketing overheads and profit. Always seems like a false economy to me.
Anyway we’re about to get the best ever fair test of every healthcare system in the world, will be interesting to compare once the dust settles.
Skybluefaz
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I'm not talking about Corbyn, I'm not and never have been a Corbyn fan. It's no defence of Johnson though. Hardly hypocritical
Grendel
Well-Known Member
Well he went to a grammar school which labour changed to independent status. It’s now charging £7k a term and a notable alumni
It must have become private when he was there surely?
Grendel
Well-Known Member
Ive always advocated it. I’ve never really seen how it’s fair better earners should totally receive free healthcare and now it’s at a level where the costs are unsustainable
The other thing with a totally free system is the waste by people who have no responsibility. I would imagine A and E wards have emptied and no people have actually died as a result and doctors consultants the same
Ring Of Steel
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Jesus you’re a useless, racist tosser aren’t you
TomRad85
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Obviously there's a handful of legacy Tories, they'll die out. It's a left wing organisation overall and judging by the types of young people they employ I think it'll start leaning harder to the left in time. Obviously there's no way for me to prove that to you, we'll chat in a few years I guess...
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Ring Of Steel
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And once again when things get difficult, Boris runs away and hides under the sofa (or in a fridge).
Ring Of Steel
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If that’s true then it’s just another example of the utter lies and bullshit being fed.
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
But even if that's correct we've got the Sun, the Mail, the Times, the Telegraph to name a few. All supporters of the Tory party.
Sick Boy
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Yeah it’s absurd that so many are out clapping the NHS but voted to put authors and advocates for Britannia Unchained into government.
TomRad85
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My experiences are all in broadcast media, not met many from the written media. That said, representing the left you have The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror... so theres plenty coming at it from your viewpoint too.
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jordan210
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Not sure what league it is in Rugby but one has been finished in current positions
News - Yorkshire Carnegie | Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds
“With 80% of the season complete for the community game, we believe our approach is fair and the right one for our leagues. We have clubs that are clear league leaders and worthy of promotion, but also other clubs who have said they would benefit from relegation, to play more meaningful rugby.”
News - Yorkshire Carnegie | Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds
“With 80% of the season complete for the community game, we believe our approach is fair and the right one for our leagues. We have clubs that are clear league leaders and worthy of promotion, but also other clubs who have said they would benefit from relegation, to play more meaningful rugby.”
Nick
Administrator
Ohhhhhhhh Jeremy Cooorrrrrrbbynnn....