Stand by, and watch 1992 happen all over again

[Gonzo]

Many of the voters in 1992 still remembered the labour mess of the 70s (usual cycle at the end of a labour gov.) and what Maggie had done to make a prosperous late 1980s.

As usual, people's memories do not go back any further than 1975.

Neither of the parties comes out of the 1970s crowned in glory.

As for the recession of 1992/1993, it followed a debt-feulled splurge supported by an illusory wealth effected caused by a property boom making everyone feel richer than they really were.

You'd think the country would learn wouldn't you?

[wurzel]

I'm not really that partisan when it comes to party politics but I'm probably a right leaning liberal. I can appreciate that there are, and have been, some good people in Labour (Frank Field, Robin Cook, Mo Mowlam, Tony Banks - funny how they all pop their clogs innit?) but I have to say hand on heart, I loathe Gordon Brown and his henchmen (Balls, Harman et al) with a passion. So I will do what is necessary to get rid of 'em & that is vote Tory, when in reality I'd rather vote for the Lib Dem guy because he really is a smashing bloke who works hard for his constituents. David Heath (Somerton & Frome), in case you were wondering.

[NotAllThere]

I do remember how the IT contractor market flourished after Thatcher implemented her reforms of the Nationalised industries, and how it continued to flourish until your lot took over...

...and introduced IR35.