4 hours ago, Cheese said:

If you're against Unions, you are clearly not "all for" people getting a fair wage.

Where did I say I was against unions? I was a union official for 5 years and think they have a lot to offer, I am still a member of the union (Unite) and pay my monthly subs, so stop making things up (again) and twisting what people say

5 minutes ago, athywhite1958 said:

Where did I say I was against unions? I was a union official for 5 years and think they have a lot to offer, I am still a member of the union (Unite) and pay my monthly subs, so stop making things up (again) and twisting what people say

You said you hoped the Government wouldn't "cosy up" to the Unions. If I've misunderstood you, then fair enough comrade. ✊

1 minute ago, athywhite1958 said:

Where did I say I was against unions? I was a union official for 5 years and think they have a lot to offer, I am still a member of the union (Unite) and pay my monthly subs, so stop making things up (again) and twisting what people say

Aye.

Been in unions myself.

In principle, they're a decent idea, just that from my experience, too many officials have their own agenda, and at tines will "use members".

I've only ever had one decent rep, and he was brilliant. 

Instead of constantly wanting to do battle with management, he worked in conjunction with them to get issues resolved for his members. 

In a different role, when I had a significant problem, my rep would turn up for a chat about it pissed. A fucking disgrace.

Also seen the barrel chested, vacuous, loud mouthed, bullying type who liked to give it large to managers and whip up members, all whilst achieving fuck all.

Unions should be solely there to represent members, but for me, far too often they approach things in the wrong way, with an ideological stance, getting into areas they shouldn't, and ultimately failing to fulfil their purpose.

What's Mick Lynch up to nowadays?

7 minutes ago, gonzo said:

What's Mick Lynch up to nowadays?

Still fighting the good fight for the people.

14 minutes ago, gonzo said:

What's Mick Lynch up to nowadays?

Probably still pushing his pro Brexit stance somewhere.

 

Or maybe he’s in a french morgue. Depends which Mick lynch you mean 

Edited September 2, 20241 yr by royal white

2 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I'm very glad the culture wars are over

 

I am deeply, deeply offended by this.

5 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

It's always a pleasure to see a slum landlord get their comeuppance

 

The biggest landlord in the HoC. The Labour MP for Ilford South.

Fucking hypocrites.

8 hours ago, bolty58 said:

The biggest landlord in the HoC. The Labour MP for Ilford South.

Fucking hypocrites.

They’re all the same! (Politicians not landlords) 

9 hours ago, bolty58 said:

The biggest landlord in the HoC. The Labour MP for Ilford South.

Fucking hypocrites.

Reading his post on X then the issue for me is, did these issues REALLY only come to light to him last week? If that's the case then he's taken some pretty robust action to resolve things.......

Replace the property managers

Refund the tenants

Personally review the properties

If he's known about it for longer (and I find it hard to believe that he didn't) then he's both a liar and a shit landlord and needs booting. 

Quick reminder that Jacob Rees Mogg won’t be in Parliament today.

That’s a nice reminder, innit?

10 minutes ago, Spider said:

Quick reminder that Jacob Rees Mogg won’t be in Parliament today.

That’s a nice reminder, innit?

Sounds like a letter from his mum reminding Parliament about his appointment at the dentist.

1 hour ago, Spider said:

Quick reminder that Jacob Rees Mogg won’t be in Parliament today.

That’s a nice reminder, innit?

And 

LIZ TRUSS 

3 hours ago, royal white said:

They’re all the same! (Politicians not landlords) 

Agreed but the easily led fall for all this 'brothers' and 'true believers' dogshit.

Give me a Tory looking you in the eye and saying 'please take note, I will fuck you over if it becomes necessary' over a lying fucking hypocrite spouting 'united never defeated' bollocks any day of the week.

Our old friend Michel Barnier has been appointed (unelected) as Prime Minister of France. Interesting times ahead. 

6 hours ago, BobyBrno said:

Our old friend Michel Barnier has been appointed (unelected) as Prime Minister of France. Interesting times ahead. 

Setting up a dinghy supply company as we speak.

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Setting up a dinghy supply company as we speak.

I think anyone who took power would be thinking the same. Pass the problem on to us. They think it’s our fault anyway. It doesn’t bode well.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v8272vkxpo.amp

 

13 minutes ago, BobyBrno said:

I think anyone who took power would be thinking the same. Pass the problem on to us. They think it’s our fault anyway. It doesn’t bode well.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v8272vkxpo.amp

 

They do because they believe we have a huge black market where migrants can easily get work and they are absolutely correct. Or do you disagree and we don't have an issue with illegal employment?

The sooner we have mandatory ID the better imo.

Good lord.

I notice The Griffin had "Kier Starmer. You are not welcome here" on the chalkboard when I drove past the other day. 

I bet he'll be gutted when he finds out! 😂

6 minutes ago, kent_white said:

Good lord.

I notice The Griffin had "Kier Starmer. You are not welcome here" on the chalkboard when I drove past the other day. 

I bet he'll be gutted when he finds out! 😂

I’m surprised they spelt it correctly. 
It’s probably to do with this.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/29/starmer-faces-pushback-from-pubs-over-bonkers-outdoor-smoking-curbs
 

Bonkers say the Guardian. They are always right.

1 hour ago, BobyBrno said:

I’m surprised they spelt it correctly. 
It’s probably to do with this.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/29/starmer-faces-pushback-from-pubs-over-bonkers-outdoor-smoking-curbs
 

Bonkers say the Guardian. They are always right.

Was just going to say that. Bravo on the spelling.  

1 hour ago, BobyBrno said:

I’m surprised they spelt it correctly. 
It’s probably to do with this.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/29/starmer-faces-pushback-from-pubs-over-bonkers-outdoor-smoking-curbs
 

Bonkers say the Guardian. They are always right.

Actually 'bonkers' is the Guardian quoting someone not them saying it. 

That article also says the change is supported  by every voting demographic apart from Reform voters. Which I did not know , surprised it is so widely supported. ( I only briefly look at article as battery is dying on my phone so apologies if I have missed the point 😂) 

9 hours ago, BobyBrno said:

I’m surprised they spelt it correctly. 
It’s probably to do with this.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/29/starmer-faces-pushback-from-pubs-over-bonkers-outdoor-smoking-curbs
 

Bonkers say the Guardian. They are always right.

Interesting all the talk is about pubs when it also covers "universities, children’s play areas and small parks"

Certainly agree with the last two 

Went to Japan few years back, What is bonkers there is smoking is banned pretty much everywhere outside, but you can smoke inside at bars and restaurants, such as those poky little  teppanyaki places where everyone is huddled round and the food is cooked right in front of you 

8 hours ago, Ani said:

Actually 'bonkers' is the Guardian quoting someone not them saying it. 

That article also says the change is supported  by every voting demographic apart from Reform voters. Which I did not know , surprised it is so widely supported. ( I only briefly look at article as battery is dying on my phone so apologies if I have missed the point 😂) 

It’s all about the headline though. Not sure about the polling, it doesn’t reference which one and there are many polls knocking about. I’m in favour of it by the way but I can understand why others aren’t. 

Edited September 6, 20241 yr by BobyBrno

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clynxgr464eo.amp
 

The last Tory government did a great job on prisons. The party of law and order🤓