Freezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!
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Has he got to the Barnett formula yet?Originally posted by Unix View PostFreezing most benefits for two years. Ouch! -
Not yet... so far making the poor poorer, whats next, tax cut for the rich?Originally posted by Old Greg View PostHas he got to the Barnett formula yet?Comment
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That would be their core function, yes. And you guys voted to stay under their hegemony.Originally posted by Unix View PostNot yet... so far making the poor poorer, whats next, tax cut for the rich?
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Funny indeed. Bet they get in on a deal with UKIP and then the real fun begins. National service for the young poor.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostThat would be their core function, yes. And you guys voted to stay under their hegemony.
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What is wrong with that?Originally posted by Unix View PostFunny indeed. Bet they get in on a deal with UKIP and then the real fun begins. National service for the young poor.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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How much will national service cost and how will you fund it?Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostWhat is wrong with that?Comment
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Their 'vow' said it would remain in place.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostHas he got to the Barnett formula yet?
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Yikes. That may mean a stark choice between not upgrading the plasma TV to continue watching Jeremy Kyle, or reining in the deep fried pizzas.Originally posted by Unix View PostFreezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!
My heart bleeds!!
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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If accompanied by more jobs for the working class then fine.Originally posted by Unix View PostFreezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!
Most of his spending will probably go to QE and hence to the bankers.Comment
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