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Reply | A racist Vícar ?
at 11:21 19 Sep 2026
It is, all religion is. It's the extremists that cause problems because they interpret their religion to suit their agenda. See voice of Wales, Faith Jarvis and Nick Tenconi.
I've got to say this award was a huge mistake. |
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Reply | Here we go again
at 23:24 18 Sep 2026
It's not a current spike in prices. The prices spiked when Trump bombed Iran in March, completely failed and now Iran are holding the world to ransom.
The Saudi pipeline could open tomorrow and perhaps fuel would reduce by 1p a litre. That isnt the problem. |
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Reply | Here we go again
at 18:02 18 Sep 2026
It's about 8 million, so roughly 70% less than usual. The Saudi pipeline has a capcity of less than 4 million a day.
The rest of thst is just mind blowing MAGA guff, so Trump has started something he cant finish and needs tge help of NATO? |
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Reply | Reform - surely this has to be the end?
at 14:19 18 Sep 2026
I think you've taken the wrong end of the stick. Everyone is making a big hoohah about the triple lock, it's incredibly expensive and the money should be spent elsewhere. Such as improving social care.
In an ideal world we'd do both, but we're borrowing to fund the paltrey public service we get at the moment - and that's after Cameron's austerity. Something has to give.
Tax laws should absolutley be revised, but somehow ways will be found to avoid paying it. If they can't avoid it they'll leave becasue they can afford to. |
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Reply | Patriots at Dover
at 10:05 18 Sep 2026
I agree.
There's a lot of things we need to accept regarding immigration, it's an uncomfortable truth. Not helped by politicians and influencers claiming the solution is permanent and simple. |
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Reply | Dan Thomas
at 06:36 18 Sep 2026
Obviously it would need an entire change to the election system so isn't going to happen, but a change in PM usually results in a change in priorities and probably different to what the party was elected on.
It also usually sees a cabinet re-shuffle, often adandoning plans that have bedn worked on for years before they're implemented wasting time and money.
The Bridgend MS defection is different, she was elected by vites for her party and not her personally (as it would be in a general election) she should stand down and be replaced by the next reform candidate on the list. |
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Reply | Here we go again
at 06:29 18 Sep 2026
He did that in June 2025 didn't he?
edit - typo [Post edited 18 Sep 8:03]
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Reply | Here we go again
at 06:25 18 Sep 2026
It was fully open in February, petrol was about 50p a litre cheaper. It was closed by Iran in March. Why do you think that is?
It may be claimed by the US that it's open. It's not. You only have to look in a petrol station forecourt to see that.
Or here.
https://straits.live/ |
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Reply | Here we go again
at 19:01 17 Sep 2026
That's just whataboutery.
Iran are international pariahs and under huge sanctions because of it but the Strait of Hormuz is closed because of Trumps attacks on Iran. Trump has failed completely and will continue to do so.
This crisis is on him. |
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Reply | Here we go again
at 15:34 17 Sep 2026
At least we will at some point in the future benefit from the Green levy, but perhaps it could be a sliding scale dependent on the total cost.
The elephant in the room though is profit. Energy companies are set to make £100 billion in out and out profit in 2026, the highest amount ever, that's directly after other record breaking years of profit blamed on the invasion of Ukraine. Profit alone from UK customers is equivalent to about £1.50 per house, per day. It is likley to total about £12 billion in 2026.
I don't really understand the entire situation but Shell's recent deal with Equinor has apparently sacved them around £1.5 billion in UK tax payment. Others have done similar through pooling assests.
That's where we should be directing anger - oh and definitely to Trump and Putin too. |
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Reply | Triple lock under threat
at 15:10 17 Sep 2026
Probably worth a thread of it's own.
But I don't understand how people can have up to £16k in the bank and still get some means tested benefits. |
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Reply | Cost of each return under one-in-one out deal with France is about £56K
at 11:20 17 Sep 2026
Well the first example just quotes the Daily Telegraph, The Irish minister would appear to be raising concerns a little prematurely because arrivals peaked after the Rwanda scheme was effectively dead in the water.
You've also made an importnat ommission in your quote from Wood, the complete quote is:-
"And, again, while not statistically significant, this analysis finds 24% higher arrivals follow the cancelling of the Rwanda scheme"
He goes on to say:-
"What is, however, very clear from the current analysis is an association between migrant
arrivals and the weather and sea conditions. While such associations would, of course, be
roundly expected, this study makes an important addition to the literature through
quantitatively describing the extent of those relationships in terms of the specific contributions from wave height, sea temperature, and wind direction and speed. The size of the associations is considerable and is supported by statistical evidence."
Now if you information from this website :- https://www.dnv.com/article/wi
The weather conditions following the change of government total cancellation of Rwanda scheme in May, it says :-
"2024 overall was slightly less windy than the long-term average across the UK and Ireland, with late spring and summer months experiencing weaker-than-normal wind generation potential"
Of course Zia Yusuf recently blamed the Summer weather this year for a decrease in small boat arrivals.
Anyway, it is clear that the "one in one out" scheme has been far more successful than Rwanda. £56k per migrant Vs £178,750,000 per migrant (and they volunteered). |
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Reply | Cost of each return under one-in-one out deal with France is about £56K
at 08:40 17 Sep 2026
This is an interesting statement.
“important for people in Britain to understand this is a two-way agreement. This is to ensure that refugees can be sent in both directions if their application is inadmissible.”
Swap Britain for France in that sentence and we may get somewhere. I'd say it's pretty much impossible though.
Immigration from Northen Ireland to Ireland was nothing to do with Rwanda, the rates remained high since the plan was abandoned. 90% of migrants in Ireland crossed the border over the last three years, Rwanda was basically halted in June 2023 with asylum claimants coming via the UK reaching a peak in 2024.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk |
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Reply | Triple lock under threat
at 08:14 17 Sep 2026
Agree with every word.
Personally I'd toughen the language around "persuading" people off benefits. It shouldn't be a choice it should be an absolute necessity, and then with the exception of OAP's and care provision only enough to maintain a basic standard of living.
My direct and second hand experience of some peoples lifestyle on benefits would make peoples eyes water.
From a close relative who spent £10k on three foreign holidays and within days needed a Direct Housing Payment from the council becasue she couldn't pay her rent (not the first time) to a very close mate (45) who says he's retired becasue he lives on benefits due to his wifes ADHD and three kids with ASD (only one seems to need minimal extra help).
I could go on extensively. |
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