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To absolutely hate this government, and what they are doing to our country?

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CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 11:30

To absolutely hate this government, and what they are doing to our country?

Strong words but is is how I feel at this point in time. All of them make me feel physically sick. The latest example -

No wonder Labour won't cut benefits. More than half of Burnham's MPs represent seats where claimant count is higher than their Commons majority

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16147745/No-wonder-Labour-wont-cut-benefits-half-Burnhams-MPs-represent-seats-claimant-count-higher-Commons-majority.html

Half of Labour MPs in seats where PIP claims are higher than majority

Some 212 Labour MPs in England and Wales have more constituents on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) than their winning margin at the 2024 general election .

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16147745/No-wonder-Labour-wont-cut-benefits-half-Burnhams-MPs-represent-seats-claimant-count-higher-Commons-majority.html

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shecanbe · 21/09/2026 15:45

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 15:42

Or punching Restore candidates in the face. Where's that on your spectrum of hate?

Do you march with Restore LuckyHazelFox?

2dogsandabudgie · 21/09/2026 15:45

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 21/09/2026 15:30

If you're unhappy as you say you are, OP, then perhaps you should leave and find somewhere better?

The far right will always be in a minority here but there will be other places where you might fit in.

So anyone who doesn't like the Labour Government is far right? Is that what you're saying?

pointythings · 21/09/2026 15:46

ThreadGuardDog · 21/09/2026 15:38

That’s what happens now. There are contribution based benefits which are not usually means tested, and means tested ones like UC designed to provide support even if you haven’t contributed. A system wholly based on contributions wouldn’t work because not everyone is able to do so, and there would be no safety net.

My country has such a system. People who absolutely can't work are supported. The crucial difference is that it's tiered: if you lose your job, you get up to 75% of your last salary for a period linked to how long you were in that job. It avoids the cliff edge into poverty and makes it easier to find a new job. After the grace period is over, you get less (but still more than in the UK).

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 15:46

shecanbe · 21/09/2026 15:45

Do you march with Restore LuckyHazelFox?

Do you march with Free Palestine?

ThreadGuardDog · 21/09/2026 15:46

Anyahyacinth · 21/09/2026 15:43

Well this is an intelligence test isn’t it?

A majority may be a few hundred or a few thousand.

The disability rate in the UK is 25%

Years of austerity and slashed social and health services. Low paying jobs, poor housing…I wonder if there could be a cause and effect?

You want a healthy society? It costs. In long term care and planning. You want tent cities, crime and division? As you were 😔

Important to point out though that the 25% figure represents those in the UK who consider themselves disabled. It does not represent the number of those claiming working age disability benefits - which is just under 11%.

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:46

Grumpyoldcat · 21/09/2026 15:44

You are just sharing articles you disagree with. Expecting people to read them and agree with you. No real points made. Go away.

Now grumpy, if you really Are a cat, I will forgive you your rudness (even if you're one of the bald ones). Tis a cats way after all. However if you are one of those grotty ole humans, stop being rude or else I shall report you to MN.

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LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 15:46

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:46

Now grumpy, if you really Are a cat, I will forgive you your rudness (even if you're one of the bald ones). Tis a cats way after all. However if you are one of those grotty ole humans, stop being rude or else I shall report you to MN.

😆 🤣

BIossomtoes · 21/09/2026 15:46

angelos02 · 21/09/2026 15:38

Hardly anyone is a net contributor.

Obviously they are or we’d have no public services.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 21/09/2026 15:47

2dogsandabudgie · 21/09/2026 15:45

So anyone who doesn't like the Labour Government is far right? Is that what you're saying?

No, that's not what I'm saying.

HTH

Meandthegherkin · 21/09/2026 15:47

Name an ideal society? Everywhere is struggling with inflation, access to affordable health services, kids with anxiety and distress. Spend 5 minutes reading up on any country which is being touted as an success story and you’ll find the same issues experienced by at least a large section of that population.

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 15:47

nomas · 21/09/2026 15:38

So first it's Labour won't cut benefits, then it's Labour aren't cutting the right type of benefits.

They can't win it seems.

Starmer and Reeves tried but their own party blocked it. Take it up with the MPs who did that.

SkimResource · 21/09/2026 15:47

TemperanceWest · 21/09/2026 12:35

Is this going to end up like a previous thread which was OP posting endless links and cut and pastes to articles about crimes committed by Muslim asylum seekers?

She and her cronies are obsessed and unhappy, bless them! And have a lot of time on their hands.

ThreadGuardDog · 21/09/2026 15:47

pointythings · 21/09/2026 15:46

My country has such a system. People who absolutely can't work are supported. The crucial difference is that it's tiered: if you lose your job, you get up to 75% of your last salary for a period linked to how long you were in that job. It avoids the cliff edge into poverty and makes it easier to find a new job. After the grace period is over, you get less (but still more than in the UK).

If it’s not too outing are you in France by any chance. It sounds very similar to their system of disability benefits. The current consultation on benefits is looking at current systems in different countries to see if anything can be learned from them.

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:47

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 21/09/2026 15:36

Google is your friend if you are keen to educate yourself. I do understand that it can be hard for people to recognise extreme views when they have already been radicalised.

Ha ha - ok is see you. Bless.

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BIossomtoes · 21/09/2026 15:48

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:46

Now grumpy, if you really Are a cat, I will forgive you your rudness (even if you're one of the bald ones). Tis a cats way after all. However if you are one of those grotty ole humans, stop being rude or else I shall report you to MN.

Report that post then, there isn’t a scintilla of personal attack in it.

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 15:48

2dogsandabudgie · 21/09/2026 15:45

So anyone who doesn't like the Labour Government is far right? Is that what you're saying?

No one has to leave anyway, people can criticise the gov and stay.

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 15:48

SkimResource · 21/09/2026 15:47

She and her cronies are obsessed and unhappy, bless them! And have a lot of time on their hands.

Yet the fan girls have come from Burnham's adoration thread. You must all have a lot of time on your hands.

ilovesooty · 21/09/2026 15:49

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:46

Now grumpy, if you really Are a cat, I will forgive you your rudness (even if you're one of the bald ones). Tis a cats way after all. However if you are one of those grotty ole humans, stop being rude or else I shall report you to MN.

What has she said that breaches the talk guidelines?

angelos02 · 21/09/2026 15:49

pointythings · 21/09/2026 15:46

My country has such a system. People who absolutely can't work are supported. The crucial difference is that it's tiered: if you lose your job, you get up to 75% of your last salary for a period linked to how long you were in that job. It avoids the cliff edge into poverty and makes it easier to find a new job. After the grace period is over, you get less (but still more than in the UK).

This sounds like a much fairer system. Here, it doesn't matter if you've been a high rate of tax payer and lose your job, you get exactly the same as a school leaver that has never worked!

pointythings · 21/09/2026 15:49

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 15:42

Or punching Restore candidates in the face. Where's that on your spectrum of hate?

It's at the same level as assaulting a heckler at a Reform conference instead of having security escort them out. I recall you were a major apologist for that behaviour. Ready to admit both are equally wrong?

nomas · 21/09/2026 15:49

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 15:47

Starmer and Reeves tried but their own party blocked it. Take it up with the MPs who did that.

Kemi & co are on the Tory site taking credit for it.

TemperanceWest · 21/09/2026 15:50

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 15:48

Yet the fan girls have come from Burnham's adoration thread. You must all have a lot of time on your hands.

Careful, your misogyny is showing.

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:50

2dogsandabudgie · 21/09/2026 15:45

So anyone who doesn't like the Labour Government is far right? Is that what you're saying?

Poor Mrs Bennet can't define 'far right'. she's backed herself into a silly old corner and is thrashing about. It happens when people throw around random accusations without substance.

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pointythings · 21/09/2026 15:51

ThreadGuardDog · 21/09/2026 15:47

If it’s not too outing are you in France by any chance. It sounds very similar to their system of disability benefits. The current consultation on benefits is looking at current systems in different countries to see if anything can be learned from them.

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Not France. I live in the UK. I'm from the Netherlands.

EstherGreenwood63 · 21/09/2026 15:51

Aw they love that they get more traffic here than piston/petrol/menzshedz etc And, it's female attention. All the better. 😂 Bisous.

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