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Oh, FFS....
City lawyers would be forced to offer up at least 35 hours a year of free legal services each to help reverse record low rape conviction rates, Labour has pledged. David Lammy, the shadow justice secretary, said that City law firms would have to meet the target for each of their employees in order to qualify for government contracts in a Labour administration.
And the rationale?
In his speech to the Labour Party conference in Brighton today, Lammy, the shadow justice secretary, said: “City law firms are making billions in profit, while low-paid workers see their tax bill rise and wages fall. “This party recognises the importance of the private sector doing their bit in partnership with the public sector.
As if a expert on multi-jurisdictional swaps contracts would be of any use in a rape case.
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@majorrage said in British Politics:
@victor-meldrew said in British Politics:
@majorrage said in British Politics:
Labour shadow cabinet minster, Andy McDonald, resigned last night as he refused to argue against the living wage, of 15 GBP per hour.
I read yesterday that some Labour activists are arguing a Labour government should ensure the minimum wage is never less than the average wage.
Go figure.
In short, communism. Activist wasn't Ash Sarkar was it?
Bingo.
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Don't quite know where to put this, but I'll bet Gina Miller wished the ground had opened up and swallowed her..
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Only the BBC could find an angle to write a sympathy article for those that have been working in busy petrol stations ...
What passes for journalism in this country often beggars belief.
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@catogrande said in British Politics:
You'd laugh but there has been a report about a tanker driver getting assaulted as some bloke thought he was trying to jump the queue!
Been a lot of issues with people refusing to allow tankers through so they don't lose their spot in the queue ...
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@majorrage said in British Politics:
@catogrande said in British Politics:
You'd laugh but there has been a report about a tanker driver getting assaulted as some bloke thought he was trying to jump the queue!
Been a lot of issues with people refusing to allow tankers through so they don't lose their spot in the queue ...
St Austell on Friday. Story going around is the manager/owner turned off the pumps and shut the station in revenge.
Then there's this clown.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/men-caught-filling-bin-bag-25103984
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@pakman said in British Politics:
@majorrage said in British Politics:
They are two separate issues completely unrelated to the other.
The natural gas is not just a UK issue, it's a whole of Europe issue, as you've already noted. No idea how that will play out, but it's rather co-incidental that Sunak has been talking about people converting to electric for everything this year and now this happens ... go figure.
The fuel one is just part of the weakened supply chain process due to the HGV driver shortage. In reality, it's not really a big deal, but because the media are splashing it everywhere, the general population is going into panic mode. Filling up their cars, gerry cans etc. It's absurd beyond belief.
Must also remember that because media, and twitter, have done nothing but create a narrative of mistrust the government at all costs, when Shapps says there is no lack of fuel, if people fill up normally then there will be no issue, nobody believe them and rushes out to fill up their cars, regardless of anything. I let the rush pass (as we did actually need fuel) then went out Saturday around 5pm (I had a theory that the football being on would taper demand - and I was right!) and straight in. I filled up my car, but I noticed all round me were people "filling up" as well, but it was only costing them 15-20 quid. I.e completely not normal behaviour.
Diesel seems to be in short supply around us, but petrol seems to be available everywhere again. In theory, this should be a short term thing as once everybody's car is full ... then what are they going to do?
It's the stupidity of modern Britain.
One issue in UK is that it has been fairly good at ramping up wind power. So much so that some expert decided there was no need to hold so much gas as a strategic back up.
Not looking too clever now?!
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@victor-meldrew said in British Politics:
@pakman said in British Politics:
Well said, sir. How's Margaret?
Which one? Mrs Meldrew or Mrs Thatcher?
The former!
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@pakman said in British Politics:
@victor-meldrew said in British Politics:
@pakman said in British Politics:
Well said, sir. How's Margaret?
Which one? Mrs Meldrew or Mrs Thatcher?
The former!
Box of birds.
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@victor-meldrew said in British Politics:
@pakman said in British Politics:
@victor-meldrew said in British Politics:
@pakman said in British Politics:
Well said, sir. How's Margaret?
Which one? Mrs Meldrew or Mrs Thatcher?
The former!
Box of birds.
You may have to translate for local types!
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@victor-meldrew said in British Politics:
@majorrage said in British Politics:
@catogrande said in British Politics:
You'd laugh but there has been a report about a tanker driver getting assaulted as some bloke thought he was trying to jump the queue!
Been a lot of issues with people refusing to allow tankers through so they don't lose their spot in the queue ...
St Austell on Friday. Story going around is the manager/owner turned off the pumps and shut the station in revenge.
Then there's this clown.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/men-caught-filling-bin-bag-25103984
And people want to prevent covid from thinning the herd.
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Genius from a mate
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I like the idea, except that doesn't deal with the dickhead who rocks up with his plastic bag in a bucket for a few extra litres.
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One of the big reasons for the HGV Driver shortage is Rishi Sunak's change to taxation for freelance drivers where they are now pay tax plus employers and employees National Insurance.
Increase tax rates from 20-40% to an effective 46 - 56% on workers who don't get holiday pay or sick leave in a tough industry with an average age of 50+, and they then wonder why they leave and you get a shortage of drivers.
Talk about shooting yourself in the foot.
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