Ack. I really loathe the flat-faced git. 
He is still trying to cover up the cuts with all their smoke and mirrors.
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Question Time Leaders....he's doing my nut in already! 
Honestly Sprout, I've tried to listen to as many of these things as I can, but you know what, it's a lottery. We have no idea what will happen whoever gets in. They always say one thing to get into power and seem to do whatever they want once in power.
BTW Dimbleby's tie is horrendous, it looks like he is trying to channel every party colour. 
I wholeheartedly agree with you! I just like to see the different opinions and shout at the TV 
And you could be right about the tie
The tie's really weird!
I'm trying to listen, but my attention keeps wandering....the spin keeps droning on.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Yes David, we have been told that a total staff headcount of 1700 has to be cut by 600 within the next two years.
So I know all too well how much austerity is continuing to squeeze the common man.!
Originally Posted by Sprout:
One trick pony again...banging on about how many he's put into work
Says only one in ten is a 'zero hours' contract....and sounds proud of that fact!!!
I never thought I would see EC describing himself as a common man. Surely a special civil servant. You can see a programme about his department at 9pm on BBC2 on the electrical television set.
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
One trick pony again...banging on about how many he's put into work
Says only one in ten is a 'zero hours' contract....and sounds proud of that fact!!!
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Yes David, we have been told that a total staff headcount of 1700 has to be cut by 600 within the next two years.
So I know all too well how much austerity is continuing to squeeze the common man.!
Yep, and worse to come if the Tories run the government again.
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I never thought I would see EC describing himself as a common man. Surely a special civil servant. You can see a programme about his department at 9pm on BBC2 on the electrical television set.
- working class through and through, it's just that I can put on an impenetrable facade at work 
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Yes David, we have been told that a total staff headcount of 1700 has to be cut by 600 within the next two years.
So I know all too well how much austerity is continuing to squeeze the common man.!
Yep, and worse to come if the Tories run the government again.
I'm not saying the others would be any better. Still cuts I think, but hopefully they would be fairer......
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I never thought I would see EC describing himself as a common man. Surely a special civil servant. You can see a programme about his department at 9pm on BBC2 on the electrical television set.
I'm looking forward to EC spotting on The Game. 
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
One trick pony again...banging on about how many he's put into work
Says only one in ten is a 'zero hours' contract....and sounds proud of that fact!!!
From what I understand about zero hours contracts they need banning.
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Yes David, we have been told that a total staff headcount of 1700 has to be cut by 600 within the next two years.
So I know all too well how much austerity is continuing to squeeze the common man.!
Yep, and worse to come if the Tories run the government again.
I'm not saying the others would be any better. Still cuts I think, but hopefully they would be fairer......
It sounds like whether it Blue or Red (we) the business I am in will not escape further cuts.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
One trick pony again...banging on about how many he's put into work
Says only one in ten is a 'zero hours' contract....and sounds proud of that fact!!!
From what I understand about zero hours contracts they need banning.
Apparently some say it suits them, but I think more are being taken advantage of so maybe they should be banned
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I never thought I would see EC describing himself as a common man. Surely a special civil servant. You can see a programme about his department at 9pm on BBC2 on the electrical television set.
I'm looking forward to EC spotting on The Game.
Hi Xochi 
not seen you in a wee while - hope you are well.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I never thought I would see EC describing himself as a common man. Surely a special civil servant. You can see a programme about his department at 9pm on BBC2 on the electrical television set.
I'm looking forward to EC spotting on The Game.
Hi Xochi not seen you in a wee while - hope you are well.
Fair to middling' mate. 
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I never thought I would see EC describing himself as a common man. Surely a special civil servant. You can see a programme about his department at 9pm on BBC2 on the electrical television set.
I'm looking forward to EC spotting on The Game.
Hi Xochi not seen you in a wee while - hope you are well.
Fair to middling' mate.
But he asked what if you don't?
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
One trick pony again...banging on about how many he's put into work
Says only one in ten is a 'zero hours' contract....and sounds proud of that fact!!!
From what I understand about zero hours contracts they need banning.
Apparently some say it suits them, but I think more are being taken advantage of so maybe they should be banned
Yes, I've heard that (from the Tories as it happens), but recently seen two programmes where individuals have no idea how much work they will get each day let alone week. Just seems unfair and must be really difficult to plan their lives around that type of work.
Should we not have a referendum about whether we want an in/out referendum?
Great question! Allow the voters to have the intelligence to see why the trust has gone. 
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
One trick pony again...banging on about how many he's put into work
Says only one in ten is a 'zero hours' contract....and sounds proud of that fact!!!
From what I understand about zero hours contracts they need banning.
Apparently some say it suits them, but I think more are being taken advantage of so maybe they should be banned
Yes, I've heard that (from the Tories as it happens), but recently seen two programmes where individuals have no idea how much work they will get each day let alone week. Just seems unfair and must be really difficult to plan their lives around that type of work.
Should we not have a referendum about whether we want an in/out referendum?
Originally Posted by Xochi:
Great question! Allow the voters to have the intelligence to see why the trust has gone.
I keep wishing someone would strike up the organ at the back of the hall playing the theme from Yes Minister.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I keep wishing someone would strike up the organ at the back of the hall playing the theme from Yes Minister.
PMSL!!
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I keep wishing someone would strike up the organ at the back of the hall playing the theme from Yes Minister.
Or the theme from Phantom of the Opera?
Ooo! hard hitting there!
You know what, if ED said they would get rid of non dom rules in year one that is the kind of thing that goes to swing my vote.
Basically, say you'll do something and do it quick. That is one thing they could do quickly.
Is it me, or does Mr Mill look dark around the eyes? He must be tired
The guy who keeps mentioning gold obviously can't count.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
You know what, if ED said they would get rid of non dom rules in year one that is the kind of thing that goes to swing my vote.
Basically, say you'll do something and do it quick. That is one thing they could do quickly.
If you live in this country, you pay this country's taxes! When in Rome......
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
You know what, if ED said they would get rid of non dom rules in year one that is the kind of thing that goes to swing my vote.
Basically, say you'll do something and do it quick. That is one thing they could do quickly.
If you live in this country, you pay this country's taxes! When in Rome......
...pay taxes in Rome
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
You know what, if ED said they would get rid of non dom rules in year one that is the kind of thing that goes to swing my vote.
Basically, say you'll do something and do it quick. That is one thing they could do quickly.
If you live in this country, you pay this country's taxes! When in Rome......
...pay taxes in Rome
Do you think the last questioner was a Lib Dem supporter? Check tie colour.
So would he do a deal with Scottish Labour?
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Do you think the last questioner was a Lib Dem supporter? Check tie colour.
Missed it
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Is it me, or does Mr Mill look dark around the eyes? He must be tired
Haha! Was just wondering from where he had got the black eyes!
Why has Ed Milliband wore a blue tie, surely the psychology behind that is not a good thing.
Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Is it me, or does Mr Mill look dark around the eyes? He must be tired
Haha! Was just wondering from where he had got the black eyes!
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Why has Ed Milliband wore a blue tie, surely the psychology behind that is not a good thing.
Good point
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Do you think the last questioner was a Lib Dem supporter? Check tie colour.
Missed it
It was yellow.