The Politics Thread 3.0

[Knoyleo]

So, for someone like me who doesn't understand Northern Island politics in the slightest, what does this actually mean? What's "Direct Rule" and "Power Sharing"? The troubles were before my time and not something I've ever looked into so I'm not really sure on what's really happening with Northern Island politics.

So in the event of Direct Rule, what happens to the people who've been elected? They're basically out of a job? What kind of representation does Northern Island get in Westminster?

strawberry floating hell, Laga.

[Dual]

[Grumpy David]

So, for someone like me who doesn't understand Northern Island politics in the slightest, what does this actually mean? What's "Direct Rule" and "Power Sharing"? The troubles were before my time and not something I've ever looked into so I'm not really sure on what's really happening with Northern Island politics.

So in the event of Direct Rule, what happens to the people who've been elected? They're basically out of a job? What kind of representation does Northern Island get in Westminster?

strawberry floating hell, Laga.

I'm sure he's doing it on purpose but it triggers my rage like nothing else!

[Lagamorph]

My phone spell checker doesn't like the term Ireland apparently.
Google must be racist against Irish people.

The easiest solution is probably just for Ireland to change its name though.

[Errkal]

I mean even I know it is Ireland.

[Moggy]

I mean even I know it is Ireland.

What is? Ulster or Eire?

[That]

Island as in the country Island.

[KK]

Where's Northern Island?
An Island to the North, innit.

[Lex-Man]

Where's Northern Island?
An Island to the North, innit.

Orkney?

[Grumpy David]

Corbyn's attempt at gesture politics seems to have backfired. He declared MP salary and pension on tax return but "forgot" to declare the £40,000 he gets as Labour party leader.

[Lagamorph]

If there was ever a job that was overpaid...

[Rex Kramer]

Interesting interview with someone from a wealth distribution think tank this morning on Radio 5. Their position was that OAPs have been favoured to such an extent with regards fiscal policy over the last 20 odd years that steps needed to be taken in the budget to give something back to the younger generations. Things like increases in house prices, introduction of student loans have widened the gap between the young and old. Interesting points but do we actually think government policy would shift away from their core vote? I kind of sit in the middle of these two generations in that student loans came in during my 1st year at uni so I did come away with a sizeable (at the time) debt after uni but I maybe just managed to get on the housing ladder whilst it was still (relatively) affordable in 2003. Do 20-30 year old's think the system is stacked in the favour of the 50+?

[Moggy]

People tend to become more conservative as they get older. We are currently ruled by the Conservative party.

They are not going to risk strawberry floating over pensioners in favour of the young.

[Drumstick]

Do 20-30 year old's think the system is stacked in the favour of the 50+?

Speaking on behalf of myself only, yes.

People tend to become more conservative as they get older. We are currently ruled by the Conservative party.

They are not going to risk strawberry floating over pensioners in favour of the young.

This is correct.

However, I caught a little of the BBC's morning telly show today where they were going around chatting to people of varying generations, asking them what they wanted the upcoming budget announcements to focus on. Quite a few of the Boomers did acknowledge that their generation had been incredibly fortunate through life and stated that they wanted the budget to do more for younger generations which was nice to see for once.

[Rex Kramer]

Inflation to peak at 2.4% - OBR
Posted at
12:46
Inflation is forecast to hit 2.4% this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

It will then fall to 2.3% in 2018 and 2% in 2019, the Chancellor says.

That will keep it at or above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target for three years.

Given the position of sterling and the inevitable (and current) rises in fuel, energy and food, what exactly will be going down in price to give an inflation of only 2.4%?

[Lagamorph]

Inflation to peak at 2.4% - OBR
Posted at
12:46
Inflation is forecast to hit 2.4% this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

It will then fall to 2.3% in 2018 and 2% in 2019, the Chancellor says.

That will keep it at or above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target for three years.

Given the position of sterling and the inevitable (and current) rises in fuel, energy and food, what exactly will be going down in price to give an inflation of only 2.4%?

All those British made goods of course.

[Errkal]

Inflation to peak at 2.4% - OBR
Posted at
12:46
Inflation is forecast to hit 2.4% this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

It will then fall to 2.3% in 2018 and 2% in 2019, the Chancellor says.

That will keep it at or above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target for three years.

Given the position of sterling and the inevitable (and current) rises in fuel, energy and food, what exactly will be going down in price to give an inflation of only 2.4%?

All those British made goods of course.

Racism and Xenophobia ?

[Lagamorph]

Inflation to peak at 2.4% - OBR
Posted at
12:46
Inflation is forecast to hit 2.4% this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

It will then fall to 2.3% in 2018 and 2% in 2019, the Chancellor says.

That will keep it at or above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target for three years.

Given the position of sterling and the inevitable (and current) rises in fuel, energy and food, what exactly will be going down in price to give an inflation of only 2.4%?

All those British made goods of course.

Racism and Xenophobia ?

I think America has us beat there.

[KK]

Shall definitely be taking advantage of savings of £3000 with 2.2% interest with NS&I when it comes in next month.

Corbyn looks thoroughly depressed at all these jokes at his expense.

[Hexx]

A lot of spending for comparatively little pain so far...