Thread 35 - Sunak, the squatter

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Old thread here
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4961707-thread-34-sunak-the-circus-is-back-in-westminster?page=40&reply=131976344

https://x.com/ChrisBurn_Post/status/1749314703359119482?s=20

Times reports Sunak’s plan for free childcare for 2-year-olds is in jeopardy with nurseries in the dark over funding and Govt realising they have underestimated costs.

Massive story - parents (including me!) are going to be FURIOUS if/when this isn’t rolled out as promised.

It’s certainly going to take more than 5 years. I’m hoping voters memories are longer than that.

I think we discussed this on the last thread. Entirely predictable that it would be underfunded and unviable for nurseries to take part.

Would have been better off increasing funding for 3 year olds.

Keir Starmer is giving a speech at the moment, warning against culture wars and defending the RNLI and National Trust

That’s very Prime ministerial of him. How refreshing to have a competent PM.

Talking of competency, here is the very competent candidate for Mayor of London.

twitter.com/LBC/status/1749376358021783874

We will need a new thread soon. Any title suggestions?

Issue looming on the horizon - on 31st January the EU checks that we keep putting off because it’s a mental idea are starting. Haven’t seen any suggestion of rolling them over again.

noticed this article this morning , says controls from end Jan , physical inspections later.

Stock up on kerrygold!

Brexit: 'Significant changes' coming for Irish trade to GB - BBC News

It will take time but I imagine Labour is already planning some quick wins for the first 100 days and stopping gerrymandering would probably be high on the list. A bill reversing all the Tory electoral “reforms” would be very quick and easy to get passed.

Probably too early for 'better call Keir'

addicted to chaos?

Or Sunak still squatting?

Agreed, it's unbelievably depressing but giving up hope is just handing over everything to them. They haven't got everything. Not yet.

Can you guess Sunak's reaction to Starmer's speech?

(It could have been written by AI)

I'm not sure that Sunak wasn't created by AI.

Interesting from bylines

https://bylinetimes.com/2024/01/22/slow-uptake-of-brits-abroad-registering-to-vote-but-many-say-they-will-vote-to-kick-out-conservatives/

That's the new title: Sunak: created by AI?

Labour has no plan

Perfect.

"The choice is weak and wobbly under Starmer or strong and stable under me"....oh no hang on, just need to reboot the comms bot
"We are sticking to the plan.....halve the economy, grow the boats, stop the NHS"?

We could have that joke as a title too, need to scroll back to find it but it was epic

Will they also have to pay uk tax for life? You know, the opposite of no taxation without representation…

Apparently something exciting is coming and we have to stay tuned in to WhatsApp to find out

halve the economy, grow the boats, stop the NHS"?

Such a pity this is accurate tho.

Another family, PopCon

Liz Truss one of four former cabinet ministers launching a new movement to deliver popular conservatism in a fortnight’s time

x.com/JAHeale/status/1749399444871676140?s=20