Do you want to discuss boring politics? (22 Viewers)

[shmmeee]

I know that it’s the late registration that is the scandal.

However, it is also scandalous that in the first place the millionaire Starmer thought receiving new clothes and glasses to the value of several years state pension followed by issuing a Downing Street pass to the donor would be seen as being acceptable.

You realise the donor is a Lord? Not just some random. What do you think the payback was for this alleged corruption?

 

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[shmmeee]

I want him and Reeves to resign their positions and two people with their heads screwed on to replace them. We can’t afford for this to be a one term government followed by another monster Tory majority.

And this is the real reason. At least someone’s honest.

 

[shmmeee]

What?

SAYS THE MAN WHO BUYS RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA WHOLESALE

 

[Grendel]

SAYS THE MAN WHO BUYS RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA WHOLESALE

Says the increasingly deranged man who slobbers over White House propaganda.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

SAYS THE MAN WHO BUYS RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA WHOLESALE

Again, what are you talking about?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

And this is the real reason. At least someone’s honest.

It’s where we’re headed if this is how they plan to govern.

 

[Grendel]

Seems his found a political ally in Italy

Starmer to explore Albania migration deal as he meets Italian PM after appointing new border security chief

The deal Giorgia Meloni has struck with Albania will see Tirana accept asylum seekers on Italy's behalf while their claims are processed.

news.sky.com

 

[Grendel]

To be fair to Starmer he has achieved one thing - not exactly a brain drain

It’s another British multimillionaire’s solemn farewell tour – how ever will we cope? | Labour | The Guardian

Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins has had it up to here with the UK’s taxes, and he is determined to make sure every one of us knows it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

amp.theguardian.com

 

[MalcSB]

You realise the donor is a Lord? Not just some random. What do you think the payback was for this alleged corruption?

Michelle Mone is a Baroness so being a life peer doesn’t exempt someone. Alledgedly.

 

[shmmeee]

It’s where we’re headed if this is how they plan to govern.

Would be interesting. Surely he’s got enough loyal MPs to see off any challenge?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Would be interesting. Surely he’s got enough loyal MPs to see off any challenge?

I understand that, more just venting into the ether

 

[Sick Boy]

I want him and Reeves to resign their positions and two people with their heads screwed on to replace them. We can’t afford for this to be a one term government followed by another monster Tory majority.

At this point it’s inevitable, unfortunately.

 

[fernandopartridge]

To be fair to Starmer he has achieved one thing - not exactly a brain drain

It’s another British multimillionaire’s solemn farewell tour – how ever will we cope? | Labour | The Guardian

Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins has had it up to here with the UK’s taxes, and he is determined to make sure every one of us knows it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

amp.theguardian.com

I think he practically lived there already didn't he? Judging by the colour of his skin it's either that or he's down Tantastic on the regular.

 

[fernandopartridge]

I hate to break this to you but every Labour government ever will do this as it’s basic general election strategy. If you want your tummy tickled by parties of government you’ve picked the wrong politics. Same as the fringe right are about to find out.

Still kidding yourself it's just electoral strategy

 

[shmmeee]

Still kidding yourself it's just electoral strategy

Its required to get elected. I didn’t say it’s just electoral strategy. But by defitnion if you’re on the fringes the main party on your side will ignore you and go for the centre ground.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Its required to get elected. I didn’t say it’s just electoral strategy. But by defitnion if you’re on the fringes the main party on your side will ignore you and go for the centre ground.

Within the Labour party is there anybody who sits in this centre ground that they seem to be aiming for?

 

[shmmeee]

Within the Labour party is there anybody who sits in this centre ground that they seem to be aiming for?

Starmer and Reeves seem to be aiming for the centre ground in 2010.

 

[Grendel]

I think he practically lived there already didn't he? Judging by the colour of his skin it's either that or he's down Tantastic on the regular.

The plastic surgery industry here will plummet now he’s gone for good

 

[fernandopartridge]

The plastic surgery industry here will plummet now he’s gone for good

If we had an even vaguely competent fourth estate they'd just ask him why he's moving somewhere that has the same CGT threshold as the UK allegedly plans to implement.

 

[JAM See]

If we had an even vaguely competent fourth estate they'd just ask him why he's moving somewhere that has the same CGT threshold as the UK allegedly plans to implement.


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Well, he was, and remains, vehemently anti Brexit.

Maybe that's got something to do with it.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Well, he was, and remains, vehemently anti Brexit.

Maybe that's got something to do with it.

Not cited in his reasoning at all

'Britain's richest plumber' Charlie Mullins explains why he wants to quit the country - after paying over £120m in tax

'Britain's richest plumber' Charlie Mullins has explained the reasons why he plans to sell his luxury London home and leave the UK to avoid Labour tax rises.

www.lbc.co.uk

In fact:

Mr Mullins, who is a high-profile supporter of Nigel Farage and Reform UK said he wants to have "no assets in the UK whatsoever" and intends on not paying tax next year as he leaves the country.

 

[fernandopartridge]

I reckon a couple on this thread have got a Nick Tyrone poster in their bedroom

 

[shmmeee]

Not cited in his reasoning at all

'Britain's richest plumber' Charlie Mullins explains why he wants to quit the country - after paying over £120m in tax

'Britain's richest plumber' Charlie Mullins has explained the reasons why he plans to sell his luxury London home and leave the UK to avoid Labour tax rises.

www.lbc.co.uk

In fact:

How have by far the least patriotic people in the public eye become the face of nationalism?

 

[Como]

I saw this tweet on the Guardian, just look at her squirm.

 

[SBAndy]

I saw this tweet on the Guardian, just look at her squirm.

What’s the issue exactly? As long as they’re on the gifts register I don’t think there is one. Unless there is a fear he may be lobbied by Arsenal or Coldplay.

 

[wingy]

What’s the issue exactly? As long as they’re on the gifts register I don’t think there is one. Unless there is a fear he may be lobbied by Arsenal or Coldplay.

Crony mate ennit?
Just like the last lot,get ready for the New Improved Conservatives!

 

[MalcSB]

What’s the issue exactly? As long as they’re on the gifts register I don’t think there is one. Unless there is a fear he may be lobbied by Arsenal or Coldplay.

Depends who is giving him the tickets.

 

[shmmeee]

 

[shmmeee]

Depends who is giving him the tickets.

The clubs mostly looking at the register of donations. Donations from Tottenham, Swansea, Man Utd, Arsenal and others.

 

[shmmeee]

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

The Netherlands wants to opt out of EU migration rules. Can hardly say this has come as a surprise. I expect we will see more of this across the continent.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/netherlands-seeks-opt-out-eu-migration-rules-2024-09-18/?utm_source=reddit.com

 

[chiefdave]

The Netherlands wants to opt out of EU migration rules. Can hardly say this has come as a surprise. I expect we will see more of this across the continent.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/netherlands-seeks-opt-out-eu-migration-rules-2024-09-18/?utm_source=reddit.com

Seems like a right wing government grandstanding to its supporters while doing fuck all. The difference between what the party has tweeted out and what is actually happening is huge.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Seems like a right wing government grandstanding to its supporters while doing fuck all. The difference between what the party has tweeted out and what is actually happening is huge.

I guess we will see. Mass migration has been a disaster for Europe. There's a growing level of resentment towards EU policy, so like I said, I suspect we'll hear echoing calls from other countries in the coming months.

 

[fernandopartridge]

What’s the issue exactly? As long as they’re on the gifts register I don’t think there is one. Unless there is a fear he may be lobbied by Arsenal or Coldplay.

It's the optics of it more than anything else.

 

[fernandopartridge]

I've said it before, tell the treasury that it serves the government not the other way around.