It's budget time ....
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Glued to the telly, Eric, don't think British TV has got that bad just yet there's a few hundred channels which allow us to miss these things
Good ... that should come in handy on the day of the royal wedding
Got it in one EricGood ... that should come in handy on the day of the royal wedding
Doesn't look like our budget will make it thru the Commons. The Liberals have introduced a motion of "no confidenece" and it looks like the NDP (labour .... where my vote will be going) and the Bloc Quebecois will support it. We will be heading to the polls in May .... mmm, Maypolls
Looks like there leading you a merry dance EricDoesn't look like our budget will make it thru the Commons. The Liberals have introduced a motion of "no confidenece" and it looks like the NDP (labour .... where my vote will be going) and the Bloc Quebecois will support it. We will be heading to the polls in May .... mmm, Maypolls
Like it is here thenYup, in both official languages
I did the calculator and was shocked that Ian is £1000 worse off and I am only £230 worse off plus inflation. I believe the average is £405 so does that mean those on higher incomes take less of the pain? Can't be right. Ian (entwi) is consierably richer than I!!!!
One thing seems clear, most people if not all are worse off by a considerable amount. What is worrying is growth has been downgraded 3 times now just for this year. From 2.6% to 1.7% and falling.
One thing seems clear, most people if not all are worse off by a considerable amount. What is worrying is growth has been downgraded 3 times now just for this year. From 2.6% to 1.7% and falling.
Before I read your budget in detail, I'll hazzard a guess that it contains corporate tax breaks ... it wouldn't be a tory budget without those.
I think that was the sticking point over here, although our economy is healthy and getting better. That and the billions earmarked for new fighter jets. When only 700 to 800 million would help poor pensioners, it seemed to Jack Layton (I think you two would see eye to eye on most things) leader of the NDP, that the government has its priorities wrong. Thing is, nobody, apart from the Liberals, seems to want an election. The country is in great shape economically, and the minority government is working as it should. If the tories win a majority, there is an ugly, ultra-right wing section of the party that would try to re-visit things such as gay marriage, privatised medical care, tax breaks for the rich who want their kids in private (that's "public" for you guys) schools, access to abortion, government subsidised day care, etc. ... well, you get the picture. All in all, I have to say that ours was not a bad budget. Most Canadians would benefit to some extent. And I for one would rather have seen it pass than have an election. The tories could face a no confidence vote at any time. I don't think that this is the right time.How do you think your Lib-Dems will respond?
thats the equivalent of kicking somone in the balls and giving them a lollipop to ease the pain
what a joke hes raised fuel astronomicaly since coming into power just so he can knock a penny off and look like a good guy
aint worked
Its Entwisi BTW
what is it with people shortening my nick? Am I richer? I doubt it, the calculator I did was the BBC one and was a joint effort with Julie and my details included, make sure you do similar Graham to compare accurately.
It won't have a bearing on me personally until later this year when I come back to visit, then i'll feel the pinch. Having said that, someone seems keen on it though & this from a Dragon, someone who understands a bit about money & investment.
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Are you sure? I happened to skim through the sun earlier and the biggest story in the budget piece, is how nice he's being to us by knocking 1p off.
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Looks like I don't have a budget to discuss or compare. Parliament is debating, with surprising acrimony even for our Parliament, a motion of no confidence. It's not just the budget. The tories have been found in contempt of Parliament. So, instead of a budget we are to have a general election, probably May 2. This gets the PM off the hook for attending "The Wedding".
There is also Hockey. The Stanley Cup Playoffs will be on. Imagine holding a British election in the middle of a World Cup in which England were playing well, with a chance of making the finals (I know that's quite a fantasy, but it could happen)
There is also Hockey. The Stanley Cup Playoffs will be on. Imagine holding a British election in the middle of a World Cup in which England were playing well, with a chance of making the finals (I know that's quite a fantasy, but it could happen)
We have been thrown a sop of 1p off petrol and are expected to 'touch forelocks' in appreciation
The truth is -
...we are being screwed for as much as they they think we can tolerate without resorting to revolution.
Be good little serfs - work harder for longer - eat less - earn less - wear a wooly hat
.... it's for 'the good of the country'
The truth is -
...we are being screwed for as much as they they think we can tolerate without resorting to revolution.
Be good little serfs - work harder for longer - eat less - earn less - wear a wooly hat
.... it's for 'the good of the country'