Rishi Sunak not telling the truth on Tory tax cuts, warn experts The prime minister pledged to make further tax cuts as the Conservative Party launches its manifesto.
Full Fact @FullFact On #BBCPanorama Rishi Sunak said: “Taxes are being cut.”
While National Insurance contributions have been reduced, the nation’s so-called ‘tax burden’ is high, and forecast to rise to a near-record level. #GE24 (1/2)
He may have gone to an exclusive Private School (current Day Boy fees just under 40k a year).
But he clearly belongs to another school entirely. The school of thought that believes you can get away with telling massive lies. That everyone else is stupid.
I still remember the time he tried to play the "poor" card when standing to be leader of the Conservative Party first time. When his allies were saying that he had got a "free scholarship" to Winchester. Something he did not contradict. That he was not from a wealthy background.
And it was total lies. His parents paid the fees. Because they made a choice. And could afford to. Good luck to them.
It didnt get to this overnight. Who do you blame, the government, the police, or both of them. I would make covering your face while walking the streets illegal, straight off.
It didnt get to this overnight. Who do you blame, the government, the police, or both of them. I would make covering your face while walking the streets illegal, straight off.
Government, Police, Schools, but most of all, parents. Would you allow a child of yours to behave like that? Of course not.
"face coverings illegal", I completely get your point, but then it gets awkward, due to burqas etc, which should of course be permitted.
I mean, seriously, if the local Police views that Video, they could go find that bunch of lads within 30 minutes, including the one carrying the 12" knife, which I feel sure is an offence.
Not that it would make much difference I suppose, to cure any problem you have to go to the root of the problem. In this case Schools, Parents, Police & Government.
Not that it would make much difference I suppose, to cure any problem you have to go to the root of the problem. In this case Schools, Parents, Police & Government.
My point is that situation didnt occur overnight. The local people are used to it, they are living with it. Including the police.
It didnt get to this overnight. Who do you blame, the government, the police, or both of them. I would make covering your face while walking the streets illegal, straight off.
It all started with the 'Hoodies' in the 90's.
The hooded sweatshirt became associated with criminal activity in the late 90s; its wearers became ‘hoodies’. John Prescot talked of how he felt threatened by hoodie wearers in service stations; Tony Blair vowed to slash crime rates associated with the same article of clothing.
David Cameron’s farcical hug a hoodie campaign used that very article of clothing as an embodiment of broken Britain – the same section of society feeling the full force of Conservative benefit bashers and their budget cuts. ‘Hoodie in this instance was a proxy for less neutral terms such as ‘chav’ or ‘thug’ and became synonymous with crime and deprivation.
Also in that video it's not people going out to rob things because they're hungry or in need as who 'Needs' to rob chocolate bars from a corner shop or a peanuts from a pub! They are doing these things as they know there's little chance of being caught or the crime investigated.
It didnt get to this overnight. Who do you blame, the government, the police, or both of them. I would make covering your face while walking the streets illegal, straight off.
It all started with the 'Hoodies' in the 90's.
The hooded sweatshirt became associated with criminal activity in the late 90s; its wearers became ‘hoodies’. John Prescot talked of how he felt threatened by hoodie wearers in service stations; Tony Blair vowed to slash crime rates associated with the same article of clothing.
David Cameron’s farcical hug a hoodie campaign used that very article of clothing as an embodiment of broken Britain – the same section of society feeling the full force of Conservative benefit bashers and their budget cuts. ‘Hoodie in this instance was a proxy for less neutral terms such as ‘chav’ or ‘thug’ and became synonymous with crime and deprivation.
It is obviously being used as a means to avoid CCTV. Banning them has been discussed. Maybe they should just ban males.
In general, wearing a hoodie is not illegal in most places. However, there may be specific places or situations where it is prohibited for security or safety reasons. For example, some banks or government buildings may have regulations that prohibit the wearing of hoods or other items that obscure the face. Is It Illegal To Wear A Hoodie? – AlanBalen alanbalen.com/blogs/tops/is-it-illegal-to-wear-a-hoodie
‘Stupid!’ Uproar in Romford as hoodies banned in shopping areas The symbol of antisocial behaviour is back in the limelight as one London borough outlaws it
Allegedly, Mr Williams - who is standing for election in Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr - placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before Mr Sunak named 4 July as the date.
The UKGC commented;
"If someone uses confidential information in order to gain an unfair advantage when betting, this may constitute an offence of cheating under Section 42 of the Gambling Act, which is a criminal offence."
Allegedly, Mr Williams - who is standing for election in Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr - placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before Mr Sunak named 4 July as the date.
The UKGC commented;
"If someone uses confidential information in order to gain an unfair advantage when betting, this may constitute an offence of cheating under Section 42 of the Gambling Act, which is a criminal offence."
Allegedly, Mr Williams - who is standing for election in Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr - placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before Mr Sunak named 4 July as the date.
The UKGC commented;
"If someone uses confidential information in order to gain an unfair advantage when betting, this may constitute an offence of cheating under Section 42 of the Gambling Act, which is a criminal offence."
"The £100 bet, which could have led to a £500 payout on odds of 5/1, is believed to have been placed via an online account that would have required the user to provide personal details including their date of birth and debit card. The bookmaker also knows the location of the bet."
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The prime minister pledged to make further tax cuts as the Conservative Party launches its manifesto.
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@FullFact
On #BBCPanorama Rishi Sunak said: “Taxes are being cut.”
While National Insurance contributions have been reduced, the nation’s so-called ‘tax burden’ is high, and forecast to rise to a near-record level. #GE24 (1/2)
https://uk.yahoo.com/news/rishi-sunak-tory-tax-cuts-general-election-102915371.html
https://uk.yahoo.com/news/nigel-farage-pulls-bbc-interview-094203981.html
He can't stop putting his foot in it, can he?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2qql1wk794o
But he clearly belongs to another school entirely. The school of thought that believes you can get away with telling massive lies. That everyone else is stupid.
I still remember the time he tried to play the "poor" card when standing to be leader of the Conservative Party first time. When his allies were saying that he had got a "free scholarship" to Winchester. Something he did not contradict. That he was not from a wealthy background.
And it was total lies. His parents paid the fees. Because they made a choice. And could afford to. Good luck to them.
And shame on him.
THIS is what the politicians who want our votes should be addressing.
Go on Rishi, go roam the streets of Middlesbrough & try your "we could not afford SKY TV" line.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cnllzzzljdro
Who do you blame, the government, the police, or both of them.
I would make covering your face while walking the streets illegal, straight off.
Government, Police, Schools, but most of all, parents. Would you allow a child of yours to behave like that? Of course not.
"face coverings illegal", I completely get your point, but then it gets awkward, due to burqas etc, which should of course be permitted.
Not that it would make much difference I suppose, to cure any problem you have to go to the root of the problem. In this case Schools, Parents, Police & Government.
The local people are used to it, they are living with it.
Including the police.
The hooded sweatshirt became associated with criminal activity in the late 90s; its wearers became ‘hoodies’. John Prescot talked of how he felt threatened by hoodie wearers in service stations; Tony Blair vowed to slash crime rates associated with the same article of clothing.
David Cameron’s farcical hug a hoodie campaign used that very article of clothing as an embodiment of broken Britain – the same section of society feeling the full force of Conservative benefit bashers and their budget cuts. ‘Hoodie in this instance was a proxy for less neutral terms such as ‘chav’ or ‘thug’ and became synonymous with crime and deprivation.
Banning them has been discussed.
Maybe they should just ban males.
In general, wearing a hoodie is not illegal in most places. However, there may be specific places or situations where it is prohibited for security or safety reasons. For example, some banks or government buildings may have regulations that prohibit the wearing of hoods or other items that obscure the face.
Is It Illegal To Wear A Hoodie? – AlanBalen
alanbalen.com/blogs/tops/is-it-illegal-to-wear-a-hoodie
‘Stupid!’ Uproar in Romford as hoodies banned in shopping areas
The symbol of antisocial behaviour is back in the limelight as one London borough outlaws it
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/30/stupid-uproar-in-romford-as-hoodies-banned-in-shopping-areas?ref=biztoc.com
Here we go again...
Sunak aide admits placing bet on general election
Allegedly, Mr Williams - who is standing for election in Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr - placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before Mr Sunak named 4 July as the date.The UKGC commented;
"If someone uses confidential information in order to gain an unfair advantage when betting, this may constitute an offence of cheating under Section 42 of the Gambling Act, which is a criminal offence."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c722eyxxknro
Can we put it down to a sheer coincidence? I don't think so.
When did we become such an utterly corrupt society?
@lucy4
5/1 apparently.
"The £100 bet, which could have led to a £500 payout on odds of 5/1, is believed to have been placed via an online account that would have required the user to provide personal details including their date of birth and debit card. The bookmaker also knows the location of the bet."
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/12/rishi-sunaks-closest-aide-placed-bet-on-election-date-days-before-announcement