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Thursday 25th May 2017
Morning all.
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Morning all.
Into school early for an all-morning meeting but just saw this.
Edit - to use the right style this time.
Into school early for an all-morning meeting but just saw this.
Was it this one or the last one that was supposed to be the most transparent government ever?Matt Zarb-CousinVerified account @mattzarb 15m15 minutes ago
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Govt is spending taxpayers' money on legal fees to stop the release of Andrew Lansley's diary in the run up to the Healh & Social Care Act
Edit - to use the right style this time.
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Good morfternoon.
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The BBC is reporting that, following the leaks to US media, UK counter-terrorism officials have stopped sharing intelligence with their American counterparts:
Dominic Casciani (@BBCDomC)
BREAKING: The BBC has learnt that police have stopped passing on information about #Manchester bombing to the US following leaks.
May 25, 2017
(Politics Live, Guardian)
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Sunlight is the best disinfectant?RogerOThornhill wrote:Morning all.
Into school early for an all-morning meeting but just saw this.
Matt Zarb-CousinVerified account @matt ... l Care Act
Was it this one or the last one that was supposed to be the most transparent government ever?
If you've got nothing to hide, yada yada yada.
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Which is to say that the majority of Brits know nothing about the massively diverse origins of either themselves or their culture. Starting with language.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/ ... eport-says" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Majority of Britons think minorities threaten UK culture, report says
LET'S FACE IT I'M JUST 'KIN' SEETHIN'
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Growth revised down to .2
Growth revised down to .2
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Will the special relationship be okay?PorFavor wrote:Good morfternoon.Edited to attribute quote08:06
The BBC is reporting that, following the leaks to US media, UK counter-terrorism officials have stopped sharing intelligence with their American counterparts:
Dominic Casciani (@BBCDomC)
BREAKING: The BBC has learnt that police have stopped passing on information about #Manchester bombing to the US following leaks.
May 25, 2017
(Politics Live, Guardian)
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Good-morning, everyone
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I've no problem relinquishing custody of that nuclear weapon thingy to the US, what say you all?
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Well, it seems like a bit of a token gesture on the part of the police who, presumably, will still be sharing information with UK security services who, in turn, will continue to share information with US counterparts. It will be interesting to see what Theresa May does and says when she meets Donald Trump.citizenJA wrote:Will the special relationship be okay?PorFavor wrote:Good morfternoon.Edited to attribute quote08:06
The BBC is reporting that, following the leaks to US media, UK counter-terrorism officials have stopped sharing intelligence with their American counterparts:
Dominic Casciani (@BBCDomC)
BREAKING: The BBC has learnt that police have stopped passing on information about #Manchester bombing to the US following leaks.
May 25, 2017
(Politics Live, Guardian)
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Please excuse me if the levity I've used is inappropriate
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UK economic data looking mighty weak
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Theresa May tells Police Federation: stop scaremongering over cuts – video
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Well, well, well.
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Well, well, well.
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This mornings papers aren't great reading for the government, are they?
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I haven't seen them. Who is the best person to summarise them on the twitter?AnatolyKasparov wrote:This mornings papers aren't great reading for the government, are they?
Edit I see suttonNick but nothing particularly bad for the government?
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Well, quite a lot of "what did they know?" type questions being asked I think.
At the very least, not the adoring Falklands-style coverage that the PM might have hoped for?
At the very least, not the adoring Falklands-style coverage that the PM might have hoped for?
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Edited to make the point I was posting to make - 7 years of economic mismanagement means we are woefully unprepared for an economic downturn (see comment on household debt above). It's likely to hit us pretty hard.
A slowdown in growth, prices rising faster than wages - the impact of Brexit is starting to make itself felt.The TUC has published analysis this morning (Thursday) showing that unsecured debt per UK household will reach a record high this year of £13,900. This exceeds the pre-crisis peak of £13,300 in 2007.
Edited to make the point I was posting to make - 7 years of economic mismanagement means we are woefully unprepared for an economic downturn (see comment on household debt above). It's likely to hit us pretty hard.
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Modern Britain.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/po ... 54796.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Fears for economy as number of EU migrants leaving Brexit Britain surges
Business groups warned that a sharp fall in net migration last year, driven by a dramatic increase in EU nationals fleeing the UK, meant employers risk "losing key members of staff in positions that cannot easily be replaced".
The Office for National Statistics estimated long-term net migration to be 248,000 in 2016, down a "statistically significant" 84,000 from 2015.
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They forgot about the staff costs, didn't they? They just figured "breakfast cheaper than lunch" = savings. Idiots.Conservatives admit they don't know how much school breakfasts pledge will cost
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Professor Michael Clarke saying "this could have been prevented". Wow - he's generally a very sober and serious commentator.
(and a tutor of mine at Newcastle Uni, back in the day)
The government had better hope that sentiment doesn't take hold widely......
(and a tutor of mine at Newcastle Uni, back in the day)
The government had better hope that sentiment doesn't take hold widely......
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Just to break the silence -
BBC TV News correspondent (John Sopel?) opining that Theresa May may not get the opportunity, today, of having a word in Donald Trump's ear. It may well have to be tomorrow.
As an aside - the BBC is habitually now referring to Donald Trump as "Donald" Trump and not "President" Trump. Is that a usual way of referring to a US President? I can't remember.
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John Sopel, if it was indeed he, also said that Donald Trump may well play the "comrades against adversity" card (my words) with regard to an out of control press and "enemies within". Again - all my words.
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BBC TV News correspondent (John Sopel?) opining that Theresa May may not get the opportunity, today, of having a word in Donald Trump's ear. It may well have to be tomorrow.
As an aside - the BBC is habitually now referring to Donald Trump as "Donald" Trump and not "President" Trump. Is that a usual way of referring to a US President? I can't remember.
Edited to add -
John Sopel, if it was indeed he, also said that Donald Trump may well play the "comrades against adversity" card (my words) with regard to an out of control press and "enemies within". Again - all my words.
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We're in a general election campaign. Off course its exactly the right time to discuss cuts in police numbers. It's not "playing politics" or "not the time" Rudd.
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StephenDolan wrote:We're in a general election campaign. Off course its exactly the right time to discuss cuts in police numbers. It's not "playing politics" or "not the time" Rudd.
Everything now will be portrayed as "playing politics" (stupid phrase - although it often seems to have the desired effect).
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Court of Appeal finds Theresa May acted unlawfully in denying refugees access to UK
Court of Appeal finds Theresa May acted unlawfully in denying refugees access to UK
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I know, disgraceful. I'm waiting for Fallon to pop up and have a cozy chat with Humphrys along those lines.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Iain Martin - NO!
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Questioning patriotism is one things, just about within the rules even if snide and underhand.StephenDolan wrote:I know, disgraceful. I'm waiting for Fallon to pop up and have a cozy chat with Humphrys along those lines.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Iain Martin - NO!
Saying that Corbyn shed "crocodile tears" over this event is genuinely disgraceful, and if there is any justice he - like KT Hopkins - would be ostracised for it.
But, just like her, he won't be.
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I don't trust Theresa May much
It doesn't make for a secure relationship between us as citizen and elected representative, you know?
It doesn't make for a secure relationship between us as citizen and elected representative, you know?
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/201 ... te-of-mind" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ben Carson, tasked with helping the poor, believes poverty is 'a state of mind'
Experts decry comments as latest example he is unfit to lead department of housing and urban development, targeted for $6.2bn in cuts in Trump’s budget
Ben Carson, tasked with helping the poor, believes poverty is 'a state of mind'
Experts decry comments as latest example he is unfit to lead department of housing and urban development, targeted for $6.2bn in cuts in Trump’s budget
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I have no doubt some "senior Tories" would have liked to suspend any election campaigning at all until June 8......StephenDolan wrote:We're in a general election campaign. Off course its exactly the right time to discuss cuts in police numbers. It's not "playing politics" or "not the time" Rudd.
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Activists ‘horrified’ by universal credit rules forcing sick claimants into work activity
(cESA outwith/alongside UC)
Activists ‘horrified’ by universal credit rules forcing sick claimants into work activity
(cESA outwith/alongside UC)
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Yes, I get that impression too.AnatolyKasparov wrote:I have no doubt some "senior Tories" would have liked to suspend any election campaigning at all until June 8......StephenDolan wrote:We're in a general election campaign. Off course its exactly the right time to discuss cuts in police numbers. It's not "playing politics" or "not the time" Rudd.
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Theresa May plans anti-extremism drive if Tories win election
Prime minister is expected to revive ideas set out when she was home secretary in wake of Manchester attack
Theresa May plans anti-extremism drive if Tories win election
Prime minister is expected to revive ideas set out when she was home secretary in wake of Manchester attack
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"outlaw non-violent extremism in Britain for the first time."
"sustained effort to change cultural and social norms amongst certain sections of the population."
"sustained effort to change cultural and social norms amongst certain sections of the population."
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RBS shareholders refuse to settle in effort to force Goodwin to take stand
RBS shareholders refuse to settle in effort to force Goodwin to take stand
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I'm calling it an early night, everyone
Have a good night, everyone
love,
cJA
Have a good night, everyone
love,
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Block on Trump travel ban upheld by federal appeals court
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Block on Trump travel ban upheld by federal appeals court
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"Paying for care in your own home - income
Councils can charge for care provided in the home but must leave you a basic level of income, known as the ‘minimum income guarantee’
For example:
a single person age 25 or over might be left with £91.40 a week to live on.
a single person, over pension credit age might be left with £189.00 a week to live on.
You can view a full list in section 10 of our Care Act Guide
When considering your income, a council can take into account your:
disability living allowance (DLA) care component
personal independence payment (PIP) daily living component
attendance allowance
constant attendance allowance
exceptionally severe disablement allowance.
DLA or PIP mobility component, the war pensioner’s mobility supplement and armed forces independence payment are disregarded.
If you are working your earnings are also disregarded.
Councils may also disregard any 'Disability Related Expenditure', such as the costs of extra heat, specialist clothing, or diet."
FWIW It was half DLA care M per week,default,here.
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"Paying for care in your own home - income
Councils can charge for care provided in the home but must leave you a basic level of income, known as the ‘minimum income guarantee’
For example:
a single person age 25 or over might be left with £91.40 a week to live on.
a single person, over pension credit age might be left with £189.00 a week to live on.
You can view a full list in section 10 of our Care Act Guide
When considering your income, a council can take into account your:
disability living allowance (DLA) care component
personal independence payment (PIP) daily living component
attendance allowance
constant attendance allowance
exceptionally severe disablement allowance.
DLA or PIP mobility component, the war pensioner’s mobility supplement and armed forces independence payment are disregarded.
If you are working your earnings are also disregarded.
Councils may also disregard any 'Disability Related Expenditure', such as the costs of extra heat, specialist clothing, or diet."
FWIW It was half DLA care M per week,default,here.
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I note the Lancet report mentioned the importance of cash benefits,Dilnot opposed their abolition,the Government did consult on AA abolition hidden in 100% business retention but decided against it,but as to the future,who knows.
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Ivanka's own goal: first daughter mistakes Lazio star Chinaglia for a saint
Ivanka's own goal: first daughter mistakes Lazio star Chinaglia for a saint
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Manifesto guide: which party will do the most for cycling
Manifesto guide: which party will do the most for cycling
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Well.
which means...Britain Elects @britainelects 7m7 minutes ago
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Westminster voting intention:
CON: 43% (-1)
LAB: 38% (+3)
LDEM: 10% (+1)
UKIP: 4% (+1)
(via @YouGov / 24 - 25 May)
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George Eaton Retweeted Sam Coates Times
Hung parliament territory.
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Oh to be a fly on the wall of the next Crosby chat to May.
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Theresa May calls on tech firms to lead fight against online extremism
Theresa May calls on tech firms to lead fight against online extremism
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The political economy of the Conservative Manifesto: a hallucinatory celebration of the state
The political economy of the Conservative Manifesto: a hallucinatory celebration of the state
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"Ruth Dixon and Christopher Hood find that reported administration costs in the UK have risen by 40 per cent in constant prices over the last thirty years despite a third of the civil service being cut over the same period, whilst total public spending has doubled. Running costs were driven up most in the outsourced areas and failures of service, complaints, and judicial challenges have soared. Government has attempted to resolve these self-inflicted market failures with regulatory oversight to codify tasks – consider teaching or medical care – un-codifiable in their most important aspects. Bureaucratic monitoring at levels un-dreamed of in the 1970s has joined informational and structural fragmentation, professional demoralisation and increased costs. After a sabbatical in the Cabinet Office in 2005 Matthew Flinders reported that UK central government had lost the capacity to operate ‘meta-governance’ over state authority owing to the disintegrating character of reform.
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"The 2017 Conservative Manifesto presumes a state that is ready to answer the ambitious challenges that the Party has set itself. It presumes a state that is not beset by cuts of nearly 40 per cent to local authority income since 2010; that we are not in the midst of an unprecedented staff retention crisis across the NHS, social care and education; that the state is not characterised by a poorly regulated porosity to private businesses and a revolving door in employment between politicians, civil servants and corporations that drives public distrust in the political elite. It ignores the uncoupling of rising administrative costs from improvements in capacity and service quality"
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Would a 2017 Conservative government end the use of private finance initiatives or increase them in the name of sound public finances? Would it reverse or reduce public sector outsourcing anywhere, or continue to use it in the predominantly anti-competitive conditions of contracts characterised by unequal information and strategic oversight between the buyer and seller and limited practical possibilities for market exit (e.g. in a contracts for prison services)? Would a new Conservative government introduce a lobby register or an Advisory Committee on Business Appointments that are fit for purpose? When the Manifesto promises “strong local institutions” to renew the economy beyond London is that a commitment to rebuild local government?
The Conservative leadership is waving Disraeli’s hat but it is still wearing Milton Friedman’s trousers.
The Conservative leadership is waving Disraeli’s hat but it is still wearing Milton Friedman’s trousers.