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Labour isn't working - Thread 17

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TheNuthatch · 05/11/2025 08:00

A chat thread for those who don't like this Labour government. 💙

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.

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Octoberthewhatnow · 05/11/2025 11:50

TheNuthatch · 05/11/2025 10:23

Ha, I'm avoiding them too. I read one saying that SMEs hadn't really been impacted by the NICs rise 😳. I just cant.

I saw that! I keep writing replies then have to delete them because I will definitely be banned!!!

38thparallel · 05/11/2025 11:51

Thank you for the new thread, Nuthatch.

During lockdown there was a load of stuff about teachers not setting work because the unions didn’t want them to.
@CruCru why wouldn’t teachers set work during lockdown?

redange · 05/11/2025 11:52

If the Government raise the higher rate tax band from 40/45% to 50/55% nobody will go to Restaurants/ Buy Clothes and a 20-30% collapse of the non state economy will be inevitable.

I say this you tube channel and I think the title really sums up the UK at the moment where a lot of the 'Backwardness' and lack of critical thinking is coming from those on the Left.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJTRAhTl_tM

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redange · 05/11/2025 11:52

I saw this You Tube Video >..

justasking111 · 05/11/2025 12:03

Was thinking this morning that only those on the benefits system will be flying abroad next year. We're not going to need extra runways are we!?

justasking111 · 05/11/2025 12:33

Just saw the radical mayor got in NYC. That's worrying with all the guns they have over there. My oldest school friend, sold up moving to New Hampshire last year thankfully.

caringcarer · 05/11/2025 12:44

I have just read that RR has been advised to not only put 2p on to basic income tax but to add up to 10p to higher rate tax. Sh can't do that right, not all in one go? I would put nothing past her.

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:45

justasking111 · 05/11/2025 12:33

Just saw the radical mayor got in NYC. That's worrying with all the guns they have over there. My oldest school friend, sold up moving to New Hampshire last year thankfully.

I suspect NY becomes a basket case now - such a pity.

This guy will bankrupt it with his policies and capital will flee.

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:46

A manhunt is under way for a second migrant who has been wrongly freed from prison.

An Algerian man, 24, was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on Wednesday last week.

However, the Metropolitan Police was only informed at lunchtime on Tuesday.
The news emerged as David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister, refused to answer multiple questions from James Cartlidge, the shadow defence secretary, at Prime Minister’s Questions on whether any other migrant had been mistakenly released.

caringcarer · 05/11/2025 12:48

Sarahconnor1 · 05/11/2025 10:59

Its ludicrous.

Luckily we can absorb the reduction in pay. But id prefer to do that as a result of cutting his hours, rather than being taxed to death while working nights!

Many will pile more into their pensions. I really would not blame them. I think KS will sack RR if the budget doesn't go down well. He will just throw her under the bus.

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:48

A Channel migrant has been deported for a second time under the “one in one out” scheme.

The Iranian migrant was first deported in September before returning to the UK on a small boat two weeks ago.

Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, said he was flown back to France on Wednesday after being detained on his second arrival.
She said: “Anyone looking to return to the UK after being removed under the UK-France agreement is wasting their time and money.
“This individual was detected by biometrics and detained instantly. His case was expedited and now he has been removed again.
“My message is clear: if you try to return to the UK you will be sent back. I will do whatever it takes to scale up removals of illegal migrants and secure our borders.”

The unnamed Iranian was one of more than a dozen Channel migrants returned to France on a flight on Tuesday.
It brings the total so far deported to France under the one in, one out scheme to 94, with 57 asylum seekers having come to the UK from France under the reciprocal agreement.
The Iranian initially arrived in UK on a dinghy on Aug 6 and was deported on Sept 19. However, he left a migrant shelter in Paris, where he had been housed, headed back to the coast and arrived back in Britain on Saturday Oct 18.
He was held in an immigration detention centre after being identified on arrival by border officials.
Under the rules of the one in, one out scheme, it is understood that immigration officials had to re-run the entire deportation process for a second time before he could be removed.
This meant he had to be re-issued with a notice of intent to deport within seven days of his re-arrival in the UK, then provide removal directions and take account of any new modern slavery claims by him.
The Iranian was the third migrant to be removed under the scheme, after an Indian man on Sept 18 and an Eritrean on Sept 19.
On his return to the UK, he claimed to be a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in northern France.

upseedaisee · 05/11/2025 12:49

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:45

I suspect NY becomes a basket case now - such a pity.

This guy will bankrupt it with his policies and capital will flee.

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Absolutely. He'll be using useless Khans playbook for sure, different cheek of the same arse.
Friends of mine who were in NY have also moved out to Connecticut

placemats · 05/11/2025 12:52

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 09:44

HAHAHAHA

Rachel Reeves must raise income tax for high earners by as much as 10p to fill a black hole in Britain’s finances, top economists have warned.
Hiking the higher rate of income tax to as much as 50p in the pound from 40p and increasing the basic rate by 2p to 22p is the best way to raise the money that the Chancellor needs to stabilise the public finances, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.
The think tank said this would inflict less harm on growth than raising any of the other major taxes, or a raft of smaller levies.
However, the move would breach Labour’s election manifesto promises to not increase income tax, National Insurance contributions, VAT or corporation tax.

Currently, the basic rate of income tax is 20pc, or 20p in the pound. This rises to 40pc for those earning more than £50,270 and 45pc at more than £125,140 per year. Rates range from 19pc to 48pc in Scotland.
David Aikman, the think tank’s director, said the situation was so dire that the Chancellor had to take radical action to shore up Britain’s finances, including raising income tax.

Why is there a black hole? How did that happen?

upseedaisee · 05/11/2025 12:52

caringcarer · 05/11/2025 12:48

Many will pile more into their pensions. I really would not blame them. I think KS will sack RR if the budget doesn't go down well. He will just throw her under the bus.

DS has negotiated shortening his hours with work if need be. But at the moment he is as you say, piling money into his pension. But I have a nasty feeling there's going to be some tinkering there as well.

Catatemyhomework · 05/11/2025 12:56

If they raise HRT by 10%, they will get a kicking from the electorate. Tax thresholds haven't changed for years. More people paying HRT due to fiscal drag. The benefits brigade will be swimming in clover with their 5k a month and the rest of us will be using soup kitchens. As Katie Hopkins says, totally bonkers batshit Britain.

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:57

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caringcarer · 05/11/2025 12:58

What I can't get my head around is why is Labour so obsessed with taxing those who work and contribute and at the same time increasing UC above inflation increases? If RR freezes allowances again I think pensioners will be taxed on basic pension. She should just stop the wild spending and focus on getting her back benches to see since on welfare spending. She's going to explode the whole UK economy.

Catatemyhomework · 05/11/2025 12:58

upseedaisee · 05/11/2025 12:52

DS has negotiated shortening his hours with work if need be. But at the moment he is as you say, piling money into his pension. But I have a nasty feeling there's going to be some tinkering there as well.

Yep they will abolish higher rate tax relief on pensions contributions and pat each other on the back that they have screwed the 'rich'. Absolute cunts 😡

Seasaltlady · 05/11/2025 12:58

TheNuthatch · 05/11/2025 10:37

Absolutely. He wants it all pinning on Reeves, as he did at the last budget. Slimy toad.

Clearly why he didn’t fire her over rental-gate! He needs her in place to face the uproar that will come over the beastly budget that they are about to inflict on us….

CaveMum · 05/11/2025 12:59

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:46

A manhunt is under way for a second migrant who has been wrongly freed from prison.

An Algerian man, 24, was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on Wednesday last week.

However, the Metropolitan Police was only informed at lunchtime on Tuesday.
The news emerged as David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister, refused to answer multiple questions from James Cartlidge, the shadow defence secretary, at Prime Minister’s Questions on whether any other migrant had been mistakenly released.

Just came on to mention this.

So either the Tories are better informed than the Deputy PM or a conscious choice was made not to inform him prior to PMQ so that he would have plausible deniability.

Or he just chose not to mention it/lie of omission.

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 13:01

CaveMum · 05/11/2025 12:59

Just came on to mention this.

So either the Tories are better informed than the Deputy PM or a conscious choice was made not to inform him prior to PMQ so that he would have plausible deniability.

Or he just chose not to mention it/lie of omission.

Yes - either way, terrible optics for our beleaguered Lammy.

EasternStandard · 05/11/2025 13:01

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 12:46

A manhunt is under way for a second migrant who has been wrongly freed from prison.

An Algerian man, 24, was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on Wednesday last week.

However, the Metropolitan Police was only informed at lunchtime on Tuesday.
The news emerged as David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister, refused to answer multiple questions from James Cartlidge, the shadow defence secretary, at Prime Minister’s Questions on whether any other migrant had been mistakenly released.

Bizarre for this to happen again

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 13:02

EasternStandard · 05/11/2025 13:01

Bizarre for this to happen again

It just adds to the palpable sense that Labour are incapable of governing.

caringcarer · 05/11/2025 13:06

Nolletimiere · 05/11/2025 13:02

It just adds to the palpable sense that Labour are incapable of governing.

The longer Labour are in the more damage to the economy. I hope people remember this fiasco for a generation and keep them out.

placemats · 05/11/2025 13:15

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So long as yourself and @Rexinasaurus continue to post on the other thread, I will continue here.

I will happily not post anymore after that happens. So suggest that you keep your own house in order.

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