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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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EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 16:05

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 16:04

I take my hat off to you. Your threads certainly liven the place up.

Yep they definitely do. Not many can take the brick bats each time so good on you op.

TemperanceWest · 21/09/2026 16:05

LuckyHazelFox · 21/09/2026 16:04

I take my hat off to you. Your threads certainly liven the place up.

Stink the place up more like, IMHO.

Schlossadler · 21/09/2026 16:06

ThreadGuardDog · 21/09/2026 15:41

Yet another example of divide and rule. Getting us sniping at the folk who appear to be doing just a little better than us means we leave the super rich alone to enjoy, unfettered, their pretty lives.

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Bitter and twisted, much?

Sewingbeedamned · 21/09/2026 16:06

AgentJohnson · 21/09/2026 11:38

Yeah because the nano second that Labour has been power correlates exactly with this country’s decline. 🙄

100%. It’s a wonder any tories have the hall to raise their heads, considering what a fucking mess they have made of everything. I saw an ad about saving water yesterday - while water companies pay fat dividends to share holders. Thanks Thatcher - your assertion that companies would be best placed to make decisions about maintaining infrastructure worked out great.

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 16:06

Auspiciousminds · 21/09/2026 16:04

The Daily Mail is your source? Seriously???

It’s from the Times initially. Not everyone has access.

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 16:06

Auspiciousminds · 21/09/2026 16:02

Give it time.

If only Labour would release the data on sex crimes committed by asylum seekers and immigrants, by nationality - that has been requested.

Unfortunately tax payers are paying for lawyers employed by the labour party to suppress such data.

Otherwise I Would - Could post it. Sadly with Labour blocking the truth, I cannot.

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nomas · 21/09/2026 16:06

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 16:00

Did you really miss the Labour MPs moving against Starmer and Reeves on PIP cuts? How?

The same as Tories didn't make PIP cuts. No one wants to piss off voters.

Schlossadler · 21/09/2026 16:07

TemperanceWest · 21/09/2026 16:05

Stink the place up more like, IMHO.

The OP is positively fragrant, unlike the stench of desperation elsewhere.

mumumental · 21/09/2026 16:07

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 15:59

Can You define what you think is 'extreme right'?

i could but I won’t be answering your questions. People know what I mean.

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Oh dear. Why do you say 'surely'? Fascinating.

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Who/what/where?

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 16:07

mumumental · 21/09/2026 16:07

i could but I won’t be answering your questions. People know what I mean.

Ah I see.

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Boomer55 · 21/09/2026 16:07

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

I've been voting since 1973, and I've despaired of every government. That's life.

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 16:07

nomas · 21/09/2026 16:06

The same as Tories didn't make PIP cuts. No one wants to piss off voters.

But did you miss the backlash from Labour MPs? Surely not. It’s why Reeves had to back down.

JustSawJohnny · 21/09/2026 16:08

CoventryCity · 21/09/2026 16:06

If only Labour would release the data on sex crimes committed by asylum seekers and immigrants, by nationality - that has been requested.

Unfortunately tax payers are paying for lawyers employed by the labour party to suppress such data.

Otherwise I Would - Could post it. Sadly with Labour blocking the truth, I cannot.

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What a surprise!

Zero proof/source etc - just what they 'think' or 'heard' - probably via the bullshit bomb that is GB News!

Full tin foil hat for this one.

placemats · 21/09/2026 16:08

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 16:01

Do it then. I don’t subscribe.

Thanks for the clarification. So just to clarify. You assert the Times has an article that claims PIP payments will double in 3 years, yet you give no link or evidence to support it apart from a "photo".

FoldItIn · 21/09/2026 16:09

Every government since Labour under Blair has been terrible. When we all decide that none of them are good enough, that we deserve more from the 'people in charge' and demand more from all of them, we may see change. As it is, the country is a mess. So yeah, boo Labour or whatever.

Boomer55 · 21/09/2026 16:09

Benefits, whoever is in power, do need to be reformed. All sides agree with that.

nomas · 21/09/2026 16:09

EasternStandard · 21/09/2026 16:07

But did you miss the backlash from Labour MPs? Surely not. It’s why Reeves had to back down.

Labour tried though. Tories didn't try.

And yet Labour get all the anger.

Boomer55 · 21/09/2026 16:10

FoldItIn · 21/09/2026 16:09

Every government since Labour under Blair has been terrible. When we all decide that none of them are good enough, that we deserve more from the 'people in charge' and demand more from all of them, we may see change. As it is, the country is a mess. So yeah, boo Labour or whatever.

The Tories haven't been too good either. 🙄🤷‍♀️😂

Schlossadler · 21/09/2026 16:10

Boomer55 · 21/09/2026 16:07

I've been voting since 1973, and I've despaired of every government. That's life.

Why do you despair of this one, specifically?

VickyEadie · 21/09/2026 16:11

Milothebunny · 21/09/2026 13:26

Couldn't agree more.
The country is a disgrace

Looking at crowds of masked men in black uniforms converging on RNLI crews to stop them rescuing people in peril at sea, or harassing people staying in hotels who happen to be brown, I'd agree with that statement.

That's not what you think is a "disgrace" though, is it?

Ponoka7 · 21/09/2026 16:11

Schlossadler · 21/09/2026 14:40

They take second place to any Brits who need support.

But if we let them in, without giving them accommodation and financial support, our streets will look like Kolkata (Calcutta). So we need to halt immigration and rethink some foreign aid, first?

Brudffaa · 21/09/2026 16:12

loobylou815 · 21/09/2026 15:59

I assume you’re aware that parties on both sides have suffered attacks and that the incident with Lewis Holmes was hardly isolated. I don’t condone any sort of violence, which is more than can be said of Robert Jennerick and Lee Anderson who demonstrated zero empathy towards a female protestor who was dragged around a room by her hair, and even suggested a whip round for the reform audience member who hit her with his walking stick.

The thing is though, politicians (especially those who make a career out of promoting inflammatory views) are well aware of the risks of the job and make the choice to continue down those paths regardless. It doesn’t mean they deserve to be attacked but they have chosen whether to expose themselves to those risks. People who suddenly find themselves disabled or their country being blown to bits have no choice in the matter. I think it’s abhorrent that anyone would attack someone at their most vulnerable and try to make their living conditions even worse.

She was protesting though wasn't she. She was being disruptive and causing nuisance to the people who were peacefully listening to the talk.

I've been to talks at the conservative party conference on energy. I disagree with those who believe we should do more and more fossil fuels, but I put my hand up to ask a question.

Disruptive protestors need to be removed ASAP.

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