Thought Id start this one going because its rather dead on this board at the moment and I suppose all my usual muckers are either at the Stella tennis event watching Dim Tim (lose again) or at Henly Regatta eating cucumber sandwiches (they wish,...NOT).

Anyway please feel free to just talk to yourself blast away and let it go on any company or subject you wish. Just wish Id thought of this one before.

cheers GF.

Hays,

Yes, labour and Lib/dem have their share of arrogant members, but it would seem to a lesser degree


Even admit to be arrogant myself especially when I was working and preoccupied.

Generally, I was prepared to apologised, when or if it was pointed out to me.

Also, I am told by my wife I have more than my fair share of other faults.

Haystack

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“More bad news for Labour”

No, I think the majority of labour supporters will more than happy for the UK and the public, for the fore-casted improvement in the economy, if it is achieved and sustained.

The coalition should have introduced sensible policies at the beginning of their period as in office, rather approximately 6-9 months ago, when they started to understand the messages they were receiving, the recovery would have been earlier and stronger.

They missed opportunities and wasted a two and half year period, by trying to introduced brilliant policies, which, of course, they U-turned on shortly afterwards, as the ideas hadn’t thought out.

To add insult to injury they are making the tax payers and public foot the bills of their misconceived ideology.


Just for example, consider the ill-thought Lansley changes in the NHS before the put a Hunt in his place.

I hope it is a mild winter.

But remember few are insulated from the NHS in cases of emergencies as the Private Health Insurance systems don’t provide that service for the majority of their clients.

Also, remember Cameron has been captain of the ship for almost 3 years!


Have a look.

“Top doctors warn of 'worst winter' in hospitals as A&E crisis grows”


Waiting times already a cause of 'grave concern' as logjam causes a potential tipping point for NHS

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/nov/02/winter-hospitals-crisis-nhs-warning

Official data shows a 43% rise in the numbers waiting more than four hours in A&E departments compared with two years ago. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images
Leading accident and emergency doctors have warned of a winter crisis in the National Health Service as official data shows a 43% rise in the numbers waiting more than four hours in A&E departments compared with two years ago.

The NHS figures also reveal an 89% leap in the number of "trolley waits" of four to 12 hours when data for September is compared with September 2011.

That gate Hays keeps mentioning, it was well known by all MPs including Mitchel himself that it was off bounds to them.

He was trying a quick flanker on and failed. And then being the pratt he is hit out like a little kid caught.

Aldwick just because you dont follow Freds brand of politics doesnt mean he shouldnt be listened to.

I personaly enjoy reading his posts just as I do reading Hays posts and Cynics when hes not being silly.

Is there a stalker about?

All IN IT TOGETHER..........

Hundreds of MPs are claiming expenses for heating their second homes. One MP, the millionaire Conservative Nadhim Zahawi, claimed £5,822 in 12 months to power and heat his £1m home. Minister Alan Duncan, who described Ed Miliband's proposed fuel price freeze as “stupid”, claimed £4,000 for energy bills. Sunday Mirror

The gate is not off bounds to MPs. The gate in question is the main gate and is opened for vehicles. Both gates are secured. He was riding a bicycle at the time, which is a vehicle and he wanted to exit via the main gate. He was told to use the other gate, which is for pedestrians. It was just as easy for the police to open either gate at they both needed to be opened just enough to let a bicycle through. It was just bloody mindedness on the part of the police. The police are the diplomatic protection squad and not traffic police. They are there to protect and help the MPs.

you're right sticky and i'm glad you're not pointing your finger at just one side of the house

Yes it was the main gate, cycles not allowed.

Rule are rules. Mitchel is not above the law.

And another question if he felt he was innocent why did he not report the incident to the relevant body???????????????????????????????????????????????

forgot the name of them now but it was queried on Sky News yesterday.

Cynic yes all MPs, its a disgrace.

Well, why the hell do most of you still gravitate to the same useless 3 largest parties at every general election then?

Calm down Stan, calm down. I suppose its an habit.

Saw this earlier today and a good point made by an up and coming cabinet minister elect imo post 2015.

John Mann MP‏@JohnMannMP9h
How can some MPs have higher energy bills just for staying overnight in London than my constituents living in their home?

Fred doesn't - he considers himself too superior to vote

For myself, i shall continue to vote for whom i consider to be the least worst, but i guess that is also tempered by a view as to whether the person (not necessarily the party) for whom i cast my vote is likely to be able to influence anything at all, rather than (perhaps) just lose his deposit

If you (Stan) want to support the Socialist Workers Party or EDL or some other fringe candidate/party, then that is your choice

Well GF, it's the sort of habit you need get treated... preferably before the next election -):

Vote Labour if you want the country to go down the toilet.

Vote the Cons if you want to see a steady recovery.


Simple

"Socialist Workers Party or EDL" Trust you to quote some of the "extreme smaller fry"... typical Tory.

DC, Have you been drinking in the same boozer as Dil today? -):

Stan, its true.

A lot of people vote what their family have traditionaly voted. Surely you cannot deny that.

As a floating voter I dont but have already said I wil consider UKIP along with labour but certainly not the lieing Tories or the wet Libs.

Lol, or perhaps because Shef Wed won a match. :-))

Todays Mail does not read well if Labour wins the next election.