Maybe they're all in the fridge.
UK General Election - 12th December 2019 | Con 365, Lab 203, LD 11, SNP 48, Other 23 - Tory Majority of 80
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If you tax the rich, they won't leave: US data contradicts millionaires' threats
https://www.theguardian.com/inequal...eave-us-data-contradicts-millionaires-threats
hiding in the same place as Diane Abbott, and Makes sense to hide your hand grenades away from the public/press. I am sure there are many more on both sides that the leaderships have told to keep public appearances to a minimum.
Ok, I don't think that's particularly clear. It's also not as if the biggest British Banks (Lloyds, RBS, HSBC, Barclays) have been making significant profits in the past 10 years.
Not quite the same thing. Their message is Get Brexit Done. All the Brexshiteers have hidden during the campaign when we couldn’t get them off the telly for months before that. Labour trying to appeal to both sides so it makes sense for them to not give strong remainers a platform.
I read that Diane Abbot's son was arrested for assaulting a police officer a couple of weeks back which might partly explain her absence. Not that she's much of an asset in a general election campaign.
How do we even have any rich people left? Didn't they all leave when we had higher income tax rates?
I don’t know why she doesn’t retire especially with her health problems.
They've got safe seats though and could be used elsewhere (unless they're seen as massive liabilities).
It wasn't as clear as I had intended. Combined profits of 22bn last year which surprised me.
She's a great MP. Problem is people are ready to pounce on her mistakes in interviews and she's ready to make them. I'd rather she not retire for the time being.
She has been going to other constituencies as well. Same with Starmer (at least 43 constituencies this campaign apparently) and I assume Thornberry.
Weather forecast for tomorrow is absolutely rubbish.
Yup, absolutely gashing it down all day where I am.
How much trouble would the BBC and Cuntberg genuinely be in if they’re deemed to have breeches electoral law? Slap on the wrist and a fine?
I am presuming the Electoral Commission will at least look into it
I am presuming the Electoral Commission will at least look into it
Public apology and that's it.
As a comparison, in 2010 Kerry McCarthy revealed tallies of actual samples she'd seen and got cautioned - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-11621053
I assume a typo? Top 1% is around 160k in income.
Maybe we should lower it further now in case they leave as for countries with lower rates? Half maybe?
The top 1% pay 28% of the income tax take btw....
Isn't that for the police to decide?
I think the Electoral Commission’s response on Twitter said it all. Without referencing what she did, they described her actions exactly and said they recommend that if anyone is aware of anyone doing this, it’s a matter for the police and should be reported to them.
Good.
It’s ok while it’s still manageable, but these constant increases end up taking a toll on the tax payers which may lead to a tax revolt (hence why there’s significant tax avoidance). Once the inevitable mismanagement and corruption of government sets in, its a slippery slope.
I doubt it will make a difference, the old will risk death so they can make the young suffer. Put the election at 1am in the morning and it will be mostly young people voting.
Who does this favour?
Oh well nothing to see here then.
I'd assume their legal team are confident it's not LK but the source here that's broken the law. However that doesn't mean the reporting is fine it's just not illegal. I really don't think she'll be employed there much longer.
But it's not a constant increase that's the point it's a reversal in the constant cuts for the most wealthy.
I actually thought Labour were quite wise in pitching the increases within sensible boundaries we've seen in recent times (back up to New Labour) but that point gets missed by most. Tax increase = bad.
Me and a mate were saying this in work today. The ERG lot are AWOL and we are surprised Hancock isn’t on house arrest.
Usually the Tories as the older voters still vote while the younger tend not to bother.
All the legal texts I’ve read suggest it’s the reporter who has the responsibility. She’s the one who broadcast it to the nation, that’s far far worse an offence than counting votes and telling someone about it.
She’s the chief political editor of the BBC, there’s no pleading ignorance here. You know how aware football journalists are of their duties to honour the embargoes and how angsty they all get about it when someone doesn’t. Well multiply that by 500 and you’re nowhere near how serious normal political journalists take their duty to honour the integrity of the election
This made me chuckle.
perhaps you’re right. I’m coming from a cynical viewpoint as this is how it started in my country, with the increases just never ending. The situation is obviously different, but just something to consider
Why do the young not vote. In fact why do so many people not vote?? I’ve just never understood it.
Hmmm, 5% lead for the Tories. I wonder what odds I can get on another GE in 2020
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