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Link to Radio New Zealand National Election Coverage for those interested
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Link to Radio New Zealand National Election Coverage for those interested
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Two million couples missing out on tax break, says HMRC
Two million couples missing out on tax break, says HMRC
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That grasping entitlement culture again.The "extraordinary"increase in DLA claims,claim was deceitful bollox based on such lack of take up,normal bedding in period and purposeful filling of gaps.
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The Will of Some of the People part 2.
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/pop-estim ... hart-5.xls" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
--> approx 800,000 UK 16-year olds and 800,000 17-year olds = 1.6 million of which 75% (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... main-in-eu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
= 1.2 million
Leave the European Union 17.4 million
Remain a member of the European Union 16.1 million
UK expats with no vote in referendum = 3 million
TOTAL = 37.8 million
Leave = 46.0 percent
And that's before the alleged swing (48% remain to 52% remain).
Suck it up remoaners.
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/pop-estim ... hart-5.xls" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
--> approx 800,000 UK 16-year olds and 800,000 17-year olds = 1.6 million of which 75% (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... main-in-eu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
= 1.2 million
Leave the European Union 17.4 million
Remain a member of the European Union 16.1 million
UK expats with no vote in referendum = 3 million
TOTAL = 37.8 million
Leave = 46.0 percent
And that's before the alleged swing (48% remain to 52% remain).
Suck it up remoaners.
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Moody's agency said it is "no longer confident that the UK government will be able to secure a replacement free trade agreement with the EU which substantially mitigates the negative economic impact of Brexit"
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http://ukandeu.ac.uk/what-does-brexit-mean-for-women/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Equality between women and men is one of the EU’s founding values – the principle of equal pay is included in the 1957 Treaty of Rome. We have no equivalent in the UK. By leaving the EU we are trusting the UK government to maintain its commitment to equality; the extent of this commitment is in turn dependent on the government of the day and the degree to which this is a priority for them. Equality is therefore vulnerable to the political climate, and to some extent, national sentiment at any one time.
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Good morfternoon.
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Eldest off to university today *gulp*
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Without wishing to steal HindleA's thunder (re the New Zealand election), may I offer what I think is the first Guardian link of the day -
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/ ... glish-liveNew Zealand election 2017: National takes early lead as Jacinda Ardern and Bill English fight for win – live
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You were usurped by that rogue tc2 hiding a link in text.
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@Adam hopefully they go to the correct one.I got confused by my accommodation/halls being nearer the "wrong one"
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Sometimes still do such things with Premier Inns.
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Not only that but it was over a year old.HindleA wrote:You were usurped by that rogue tc2 hiding a link in text.
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You're safe then - I think there's a statute of limitations.tinyclanger2 wrote:Not only that but it was over a year old.HindleA wrote:You were usurped by that rogue tc2 hiding a link in text.
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Had to look that up,being a teatotaller I was unaware but I know Gordon has got some gin.
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When younger I thought it was statue;when I say younger I am literally correct(just)
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Armed gorillas was another one.
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https://www.neweurope.eu/article/eu-pav ... l-economy/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
EU paves path towards fair taxation of the digital economy
It’s also a question of sustainability of our tax revenues as traditional tax sources come under strain. Not least, it’s about maintaining the integrity of the Single Market and avoiding fragmentation by finding common solutions to global challenges.
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Roger out shopping,PF lining gin bottles up in preparation,tc2 seething etc just your average Saturday morning.
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I wonder if it is better/worse/broadly the same as a parent if you have experienced University first hand.
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Saturday is target practice day . . .HindleA wrote:Roger out shopping,PF lining gin bottles up in preparation,tc2 seething etc just your average Saturday morning.
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Some musical accompaniment
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Roger might be busy with other things,of course.
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The real obstacle for the Brexit negotiations
Wren-Lewis
The real obstacle for the Brexit negotiations
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Looking like National might be clinging on to office, then. Bah.
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"This is the real reason Boris Johnson came close to resigning last week" - John Rentoul
(the writer, not the reason)
odd.
(the article, not the writer. Probably)
"This is the real reason Boris Johnson came close to resigning last week" - John Rentoul
(the writer, not the reason)
odd.
(the article, not the writer. Probably)
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Social housing providers say welfare policy ‘undermines efforts to tackle homelessness’
Social housing providers say welfare policy ‘undermines efforts to tackle homelessness’
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'I feel like a second-class citizen': readers on navigating cities with a disability
We asked readers with a disability to share their experiences – good and bad. Their responses show the many ways people can be shut out of their communities
'I feel like a second-class citizen': readers on navigating cities with a disability
We asked readers with a disability to share their experiences – good and bad. Their responses show the many ways people can be shut out of their communities
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Morning all.
I would imagine that most opinion round here of Harris isn't that favourable anyway...
I would imagine that most opinion round here of Harris isn't that favourable anyway...
If I'm not here, then I'll be in the library. Or the other library.
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It was a TfL decision,not a "Labour",one.
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And I know the square root of ##ck all about transport in London.
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Tom Harris is almost a personification of why Scottish Labour got virtually wiped out two years ago.
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British actor Colin Firth gets Italian citizenship after Brexit vote
British actor Colin Firth gets Italian citizenship after Brexit vote
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"The voters have given New Zealand First a role in the new government, English says.
He repeats the “strong and stable” line."
He repeats the “strong and stable” line."
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Not sure why but I find this vaguely amusing.ROME (Reuters) - British actor Colin Firth, who has often played the role of a quintessential Englishman in his many films, has become an Italian citizen, Italy’s Interior Ministry said.
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Howsillyofme 1 tinyclanger 2
Willow always wins.
Willow always wins.
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oh dear, that "appealing to country's leaders rather than Brussels" doesn't seem to have gone that well...
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The @SZ reports Number 10 invited "European politicians of rank" to May's Florence speech but they all declined.
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"Could Peters(NZ First leader who has lost his seat)side with Labour over National? They have some strong ideological points of commonality and Peters has some sworn enemies in the National camp, including finance minister Steven Joyce.
This year Peters has also slowly turned against Bill English, calling for his resignation over the Todd Barclay affair, when a government MP resigned amid claims he made illegal tape recordings of a former staff member.
With 72-year-old Peters looking at his last few years in politics he too, might be ready for change. The upset of Labour taking over because of his choice would certainly appeal to his sense of theatre.
Labour’s hope for change just about lives on – but now it all hangs on a cantankerous politician who has often said he’d rather be fishing."
This year Peters has also slowly turned against Bill English, calling for his resignation over the Todd Barclay affair, when a government MP resigned amid claims he made illegal tape recordings of a former staff member.
With 72-year-old Peters looking at his last few years in politics he too, might be ready for change. The upset of Labour taking over because of his choice would certainly appeal to his sense of theatre.
Labour’s hope for change just about lives on – but now it all hangs on a cantankerous politician who has often said he’d rather be fishing."
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(Labour also need Greens and NZ First)
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When I went, 30 years ago next week, my sister was still in the sixth form and my mum was doing an MA. My dad claimed to be the only pensioner in the country supporting three full time students.HindleA wrote:I wonder if it is better/worse/broadly the same as a parent if you have experienced University first hand.
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I thought you were being "creative" . . .adam wrote:When I went, 30 years ago next week, my sister was still in the sixth form and my mum was doing an MA. My dad claimed to be the only pensioner in the country supporting three full time students.HindleA wrote:I wonder if it is better/worse/broadly the same as a parent if you have experienced University first hand.
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It was all a bit of a non-event, wasn't it? Nothing has changed, as they say - other than a magnanimous undertaking to continue to pay for another two years' EU membership because we are continuing to be members for another two years.RogerOThornhill wrote:oh dear, that "appealing to country's leaders rather than Brussels" doesn't seem to have gone that well...
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AfternoonHindleA wrote:Howsillyofme 1 tinyclanger 2
Willow always wins.
What am I losing at now? Not that it bothers me though as I am a Wolves supporter and am used to wearing defeat well.
So if I am clear on yesterday's speech - May has repeated her waffle on the substance apart from indicating her vision is for the post transition relationship looks pretty 'hard' and is copying Labour's policy for the transition (which she could have done months ago).....thus managing to upset both the Remain and Leave wings of her party at the same time as not doing anything to help the negotiations? That takes some skill
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HSOM1
Ditto vis a vis ManU in this day and age.
TC2
Ditto vis a vis ManU in this day and age.
TC2
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Just playing with user names.
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Have you read the Portes piece and May's response to the Italian reporter?.
PTO after two.
PTO after two.
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No. But if you tell me where to find it, I shall.HindleA wrote:Have you read the Portes piece and May's response to the Italian reporter?.
(Even if you weren't talking to me - I'm not proud.)
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ahhhh.......proven thick once again!tinyclanger2 wrote:HSOM1
Ditto vis a vis ManU in this day and age.
TC2
Thanks tc
(I am going to change my name to hsom905 now!)