Wednesday 25th November 2015
Posted: Wed 25 Nov, 2015 7:12 am
Morning all.
Yes - yes it is. Bring on the humiliation please.Kevin Maguire @Kevin_Maguire 7m7 minutes ago
Humiliating for Osborne IF he breaches his own welfare cap, falling into the political trap he dug http://news.sky.com/story/1593729/spend ... ach-likely" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …
Well last night when I got in they were saying it is housing benefit that he has got in his sights. If so that is really really going to hit a lot of the poorest paid workers and low income households very hard - mostly the same people that would be clobbered by the tax credit cuts I imagine. And, again according to stuff circulating last night, he's going to phase in the tax credit cuts to marry up with rises in the minimum wage (I am NOT going to call it the National Living Wage - that sleight of hand is an insult to the electorate's intelligence) and rises in personal tax allowance etc. It will still be bloody and cruel.yahyah wrote:That's what's worrying me RR.
Who's Osborne going to hit out at, financially & otherwise, to help his ego regain its top dog position ?
Here's one group who probably aren't going to like Osborne quite so much (if they ever did) by the end of today ... or in a few days time ... whenever the reality of this 'review' starts to hit home for individuals and particular groups. What will the unravelling period be for this one? Hopefully short as the media, opposition parties and the public are now more tuned in to closely watching and unpicking the fine print and detail that Osborne doesn't mention - rather than just the headlines he creates.Owen Smith Retweeted
Ben Glaze @benglaze 17m17 minutes ago
EXCL: 1.3m pensioners face £500 rent hike in feared Housing Benefit raid, warns @OwenSmith_MP - http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pe ... es-6895394" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; … #spendingreview
Here's the other big climb down. How long did that 'demand' for in work benefits to be denied to migrants last? From letter to Tusk - about 2 weeks ago - to now....Allegra Stratton @BBCAllegra 4m4 minutes ago
Allegra Stratton Retweeted Bruno Waterfield
Amid today's cuts-athon, don't miss this by vg @BrunoBrussels: PM to drop migrant demand in Eu talks. Am hearing too
Interesting Osborne's first tweet was made on 20 Mar 2013.TobyLatimer wrote:Georgie boy's first ever tweet from two years ago. Must have been a portent.
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Yes - it might come as a shock to large parts of the electorate that there are pensioners who need housing benefit. They're all supposed to have big gold plated pensions and be rattling around in their huge houses giggling as they receive their undeserved heating allowances and bus passes.yahyah wrote:But everyone's been softened up by articles and posts in the Guardian gnashing that 'the baby boomers stole our future'', ''pensioners vote Tory'' and ''old people spend all their time on cruises and playing golf'' so will anyone care about what he does to pensioners ?
Pensioners have children and grandchildren. They can see how they're affected.yahyah wrote:But everyone's been softened up by articles and posts in the Guardian gnashing that 'the baby boomers stole our future'', ''pensioners vote Tory'' and ''old people spend all their time on cruises and playing golf'' so will anyone care about what he does to pensioners ?
Ian Lucas @IanCLucas 2m2 minutes ago
Why aren't @BBCNews telling us that Osborne told us in 2010 he would have eliminated the deficit by now?
OK but...Babies born in hospitals in England at the weekends have a "significantly" greater chance of dying than those born on weekdays, researchers say.
A study of more than 1.3 million births found there were 7.1 deaths per 1,000 babies delivered at weekends.
This was 7% higher than on weekdays.
So why not identify what the causes are before scaring the hell out of women who might start to wonder whether they should phone the hospital just because something starts to happen on a Sunday?Infection rates for mothers and injuries to the babies, including anything from cuts to brain damage, were also higher at weekends.
Researchers said they could not identify the cause of the higher risks.
They looked at staffing levels in terms of which hospitals were compliant with the guidelines for consultant cover, and found little difference between those that were and those that were not.
But they said much more data was needed on staffing before it could be ruled out.
He sounds so much better than his predecessors in this job. He sounds human and as though he really cares.Owen Smith @OwenSmith_MP 56s56 seconds ago
Rumours that Osborne is to target Employment Support fills me with dread for millions of sick & disabled people already smashed by this Govt
Iain Martin @iainmartin1 27m27 minutes ago
As govt drops migrant/benefits demand, my list from October on renegotiation looks ever more plausible http://www.capx.co/revealed-david-camer ... s-in-full/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …
... 1) More comfortable armchairs at European summits. The current Italian chairs are simply unacceptable. Something more British – a club chair in decaying leather – must be introduced (after a suitable consultation period).
2) The introduction of a wider selection of cold beers on the Eurostar.
3) France: No more with the Jonny Halliday business. He is not the French Elvis. He is not even the French Tom Jones.
4) More comfortable chairs at European summits.
5) Erm…
Almost six years of Tory government have me almost certain he'll likely blame everyone but his party and himself for his dire management.rebeccariots2 wrote:Ian Lucas @IanCLucas 2m2 minutes ago
Why aren't @BBCNews telling us that Osborne told us in 2010 he would have eliminated the deficit by now?
Is this the one, RogerOThornhill?RogerOThornhill wrote:Odd - that Sarah Wollaston article is still unavailable.
Anyone else fancy a try - it's on the DT over at the Comment & Analysis.
Paul Waugh @paulwaugh 14m14 minutes ago
The no of "excess winter deaths" increased substantially last year after decades of reductions), new figs show. http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnation ... ain-points" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …
Yes, must be the one. Odd - didn't work when I tried the link from the front page.citizenJA wrote:Is this the one, RogerOThornhill?RogerOThornhill wrote:Odd - that Sarah Wollaston article is still unavailable.
Anyone else fancy a try - it's on the DT over at the Comment & Analysis.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/nhs/120 ... -care.html
Well quite.This is not the time to push for routine seven-day NHS services without the realistic funds to match. The extra costs of routine services on a Sunday were not included in the NHS’s own long-term plan, the “Five-Year Forward View”. So any promise that the service can operate at the same level of convenience on a Sunday as on a Tuesday is simply unrealistic.
BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking 40m40 minutes ago
There were estimated 43,900 excess deaths in England and Wales last winter, highest number since 1999, figures show http://bbc.in/1Ia3dGp
Here's how it works for Tories.rebeccariots2 wrote:BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking 40m40 minutes ago
There were estimated 43,900 excess deaths in England and Wales last winter, highest number since 1999, figures show http://bbc.in/1Ia3dGp
Hardman on Newsnight last night described tax credit cuts as 'a political mistake'.StephenDolan wrote:Piennar calls the tax credit change a tactical retreat. How about a disastrous, embarrassing u turn you partisan git.
Badger Trust condemns the appointment of badger cull supporters as Vice Presidents of Somerset Wildlife Trust
The Badger Trust is deeply concerned by the appointment of Michael Eavis and Tory MP Rebecca Pow as Vice Presidents to the Somerset Wildlife Trust, both of whom are known to support badger culling and bloodsports.
“These appointments are incomprehensible to anyone genuinely concerned about wildlife issues in Britain today,” says Dominic Dyer, CEO of the Badger Trust. “This is a complete betrayal of the fundamental values of conservationists and the vast majority of the public."
The announcement has caused an immediate storm on social media with many Trust members threatening to resign or cancel their subscriptions.
“We normally have very good working relationships with all the wildlife organisations,” continues Dominic Dyer, “but this decision has made us seriously consider on what basis that can continue with Somerset Wildlife Trust. Their logo very conspicuously features a badger yet now we have two notoriously anti-badger and pro bloodsports individuals, not only as the public face of the organisation but also presumably influencing policy.”
“There is a widely accepted myth that the bloodsports industry is somehow committed to nature conservation,” added Badger Trust Chairman, Peter Martin, “which is something that the public are becoming increasingly sceptical of. Badgers in particular are suffering greatly from killing and persecution by the farming and landowning sector in the pursuit of profit and the control of a disease they themselves have spread to our wildlife.”
“We cannot imagine what was in the Somerset WT’s minds when they made these appointments,” concludes Peter Martin, “it’s been a terrible error of judgement that is hugely damaging to their reputation and could well lead to a catastrophic fall in membership and public support. We hope they will reconsider their decision as a matter of urgency because we need wildlife trusts to be run by people who really understand wildlife.”
ITV News @itvnews 2m2 minutes ago
Former Tory MP Tim Yeo loses libel action over 'cash for advocacy' claims
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-11- ... cy-claims/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …
And it wasn't classed as a particularly severe winter or so I understand.rebeccariots2 wrote:BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking 40m40 minutes ago
There were estimated 43,900 excess deaths in England and Wales last winter, highest number since 1999, figures show http://bbc.in/1Ia3dGp
I agree, I find her writing is usually worth a read.gilsey wrote:Hardman on Newsnight last night described tax credit cuts as 'a political mistake'.StephenDolan wrote:Piennar calls the tax credit change a tactical retreat. How about a disastrous, embarrassing u turn you partisan git.
Then wittered on about how bad spending cuts would be because they're concentrated on unprotected departments, as though she'd be delighted if he cut the NHS & education as well.
Westminster bubble.
In general Hardman is one of the lesser offenders.
It isn't Hugo again, is it?rebeccariots2 wrote:By the way - whoever RebeccaRiotsXV3 on the G politics blog is - it isn't me.
My first thought too. Sounds like someone who is familiar with our RR2.AnatolyKasparov wrote:It isn't Hugo again, is it?rebeccariots2 wrote:By the way - whoever RebeccaRiotsXV3 on the G politics blog is - it isn't me.
It wouldn't be a surprise. Future appearances from Anat0lyKaspar0v to be expected too....AnatolyKasparov wrote:It isn't Hugo again, is it?rebeccariots2 wrote:By the way - whoever RebeccaRiotsXV3 on the G politics blog is - it isn't me.
He was using his standby account of AJPTayloring the other day.ohsocynical wrote:My first thought too. Sounds like someone who is familiar with our RR2.AnatolyKasparov wrote:It isn't Hugo again, is it?rebeccariots2 wrote:By the way - whoever RebeccaRiotsXV3 on the G politics blog is - it isn't me.
ohsocynical wrote:And it wasn't classed as a particularly severe winter or so I understand.rebeccariots2 wrote:BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking 40m40 minutes ago
There were estimated 43,900 excess deaths in England and Wales last winter, highest number since 1999, figures show http://bbc.in/1Ia3dGp
It has to be because of fuel costs. Nothing's changed on that front has it?
(my bold)RogerOThornhill wrote:Yes, must be the one. Odd - didn't work when I tried the link from the front page.citizenJA wrote:Is this the one, RogerOThornhill?RogerOThornhill wrote:Odd - that Sarah Wollaston article is still unavailable.
Anyone else fancy a try - it's on the DT over at the Comment & Analysis.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/nhs/120 ... -care.html
This bit stuck out for me.Well quite.This is not the time to push for routine seven-day NHS services without the realistic funds to match. The extra costs of routine services on a Sunday were not included in the NHS’s own long-term plan, the “Five-Year Forward View”. So any promise that the service can operate at the same level of convenience on a Sunday as on a Tuesday is simply unrealistic.
The closest I came to an author of this document is below.Our values haven’t changed, but our world has. So the NHS needs to adapt to take advantage of the opportunities science and technology offer patients, carers and those who serve them. But it also needs to evolve to meet new challenges: we live longer, with complex health issues, sometimes of our own making. One in five adults still smoke. A third of us drink too much alcohol. Just under two thirds are overweight or obese.
These changes mean that we need to take a longer view - a Five-Year Forward View - to consider the possible futures on offer, and the choices that we face. So this Forward View sets out how the health service needs to change, arguing for a more engaged relationship with patients, carers and citizens so that we can promote wellbeing and prevent ill-health.
It represents the shared view of the NHS’ national leadership, and reflects an emerging consensus amongst patient groups, clinicians, local communities and frontline NHS leaders. It sets out a vision of a better NHS, the steps we should now take to get us there, and the actions we need from others.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/u ... fv-web.pdf
Lord Porter, the Conservative chair of the Local Government Association, has told the Guardian in an interview that some councils could effectively go bust if the cuts in the spending review are as deep as expected. (Politics Live, Guardian)
Strike me like a bolt out of the blue - I wasn't expecting this - the ONS always cautioned me to remember that cold temperatures aren't the sole or perhaps even primary cause of excess winter deaths.rebeccariots2 wrote:BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking 40m40 minutes ago
There were estimated 43,900 excess deaths in England and Wales last winter, highest number since 1999, figures show http://bbc.in/1Ia3dGp
Pollution."Respiratory diseases were the underlying cause of death in more than a third of all excess winter deaths in 2014/15."
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/subnation ... b-ewm.html
The Five Year Forward View was written by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England.citizenJA wrote:The closest I came to an author of this document is below.