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1andrew1 17-12-2024 20:49
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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36187841)
I bet Rachael reeves could steal it back especially if it's going to elderly Syrians
I think Israel might get their first. ;)

papa smurf 18-12-2024 09:27
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Looks like things are on the up

well inflation is


UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rate

https://www.theguardian.com/business...interest-rates

Hugh 18-12-2024 10:57
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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36187856)
Looks like things are on the up

well inflation is


UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rate

https://www.theguardian.com/business...interest-rates
Wages as well

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgkx36dpzmxo

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Pay growth has picked up for the first time in more than a year, the latest official figures show.

Regular pay grew at a faster-than-expected annual pace of 5.2% between August and October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, with wages continuing to grow faster than prices…

… Private sector pay grew at an annual pace of 5.4%, the ONS said, while in the public sector it was 4.3%.

denphone 18-12-2024 12:40
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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 36187824)
100% an unpopular decision, I wonder if it’s a case of there being not enough money left in the pot after the last lot emptied the economy in to their mates’ pockets.
There is not enough money as ones knows with a huge 22 billion financial black hole left by the previous incumbents.

Paul 18-12-2024 19:15
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Its people (women) trying to money grab.
My pension age went up, none of my work pensions (based on 65) changed, where is my compensation ?

Damien 18-12-2024 19:15
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And they had decades to prepare. No government was going to award them this no matter what anyone says.

papa smurf 18-12-2024 19:26
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36187882)
And they had decades to prepare. No government was going to award them this no matter what anyone says.
this lot said they would
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politi...acked-34335098

Damien 18-12-2024 19:34
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As I said no matter what anyone says (The SNP are saying it should be paid now) when it comes to actually delivering then they're not going to do it. It's too much money.

Labour did put it in the manifesto in 2019 because Corbyn promised everything and lost.

ianch99 18-12-2024 19:47
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So you would be happy to pay more in tax to pay for it?

Hugh 18-12-2024 20:34
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Well, a lot of stuff was said in 2019 that was absolute bolleaux, but you never seem to mention those…

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"My job is to protect you or your parents or grandparents from the fear of having to sell your home to pay for the costs of care, and so I am announcing now – on the steps of Downing Street – that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared to give every older person the dignity and security
https://www.gov.uk/government/speech...r-24-july-2019

papa smurf 18-12-2024 20:55
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36187887)
Well, a lot of stuff was said in 2019 that was absolute bolleaux, but you never seem to mention those…



https://www.gov.uk/government/speech...r-24-july-2019
Enough about your past posting prowess this isn't all about you ;)

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Originally Posted by ianch99 (Post 36187886)
So you would be happy to pay more in tax to pay for it?
how do you arrive at that conclusion ? i only pointed out the lies that labour told

and before anyone starts -this thread isn't about Boris bloody Johnson

Russ 18-12-2024 20:57
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Get over it, you lost, move on etc

1andrew1 18-12-2024 21:08
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36187881)
Its people (women) trying to money grab.
My pension age went up, none of my work pensions (based on 65) changed, where is my compensation ?
Sometimes, we all have to take a hit for the good of the country. The sacrifices that you and I have made on pensions pale into comparison with those of our forefathers.

papa smurf 18-12-2024 21:21
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36187892)
Sometimes, we all have to take a hit for the good of the country. The sacrifices that you and I have made on pensions pale into comparison with those of our forefathers.
you been sniffing the carpet?

1andrew1 18-12-2024 22:27
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you been sniffing the carpet?
Really sorry, I had to leave your Christmas party before we moved onto your party games.
:xmas:


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