Margaret Thatcher claims Â£535,000 for ex-PM duties - Page 4

Pierre · 29-10-2011, 14:53

She's worth a Â£1 million, I say double her allowance.

Tim Deegan · 29-10-2011, 15:06

There are some posts that just need to be ignored!!!!!

**Maggy** · 29-10-2011, 16:45

I'm wondering how ex PMs managed before John Major set this up in 1999?

devilincarnate · 29-10-2011, 16:54

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I'm wondering how ex PMs managed before John Major set this up in 1999?

They must have saved for a rainy day

29-10-2011, 16:55

I am not against former pms recieveing money to help with running office costs per-se,but this did seem to be rather a lot for ex pm duties,surely though she of for that fact any other pm could ask for donations from rich buisinessmen or supporters rather then take tax payers money,just a thought though.

**Hugh** · 29-10-2011, 16:55

And then they get slated for that......

29-10-2011, 17:01

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And then they get slated for that......

Yes thats true Hugh the thought arose that when pms are in power they have no shortage of rich business people hanging around perhaps they could help them out afterwards, or supporters,but i guess its a case of its dammed if you do or not on this one.

I think though without getting too political Magaret Thatcher is a contraversial character in power and out for good or bad ,which is why most people have a strong opinion.

devilincarnate · 29-10-2011, 17:08

They all get well paid well been in office so why do they not save for when they are out of office? It seems the same story as footballers as all they want is a lavish lifestyle and do not care about when it ends?
Why do they need to claim money when their job is done. They get paid for the public speaking. They should pay for their own Security, Transport etc?

Rant over

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I think though without getting too political Magaret Thatcher is a contraversial character in power and out for good or bad ,which is why most people have a strong opinion.

Yes very true and if people want to know why I feel like I do just watch "Brassed Off" as that was filmed near to where I live (about 10 minute drive)

29-10-2011, 17:38

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

They all get well paid well been in office so why do they not save for when they are out of office? It seems the same story as footballers as all they want is a lavish lifestyle and do not care about when it ends?
Why do they need to claim money when their job is done. They get paid for the public speaking. They should pay for their own Security, Transport etc?

Rant over

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Yes very true and if people want to know why I feel like I do just watch "Brassed Off" as that was filmed near to where I live (about 10 minute drive)

Yes i know why you feel like you do about her i am thinking you live in the heart of a former mining area ,a lot of mining areas were turned into deserts where close knit communties some would say were destroyed,although Arthur Scargill helped her on her way sadly.

Tim Deegan · 29-10-2011, 18:04

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Originally Posted by richard1960

I think though without getting too political Magaret Thatcher is a contraversial character in power and out for good or bad ,which is why most people have a strong opinion.

It's nothing at all to do with that. It's the fact that someone who is no longer in office is paid by the tax payer for duties that they aren't obliged to carry out. They make enough money from their pension, and from appearance money.

There are stong opinions because in a time when there are huge cut backs in spending, the likes of John Major and Tony Blair are STILL taking tax payers money that they don't need, and shouldn't be entitled to.

29-10-2011, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Tim Deegan

It's nothing at all to do with that. It's the fact that someone who is no longer in office is paid by the tax payer for duties that they aren't obliged to carry out. They make enough money from their pension, and from appearance money.

There are stong opinions because in a time when there are huge cut backs in spending, the likes of John Major and Tony Blair are STILL taking tax payers money that they don't need, and shouldn't be entitled to.

Tony Blair does not need it for sure,John Major not sure how rich he is as a ex pm.

I guess all ex pm get letters that are questions on their public time in office,i did suggest though all such offices could be run by donation private or personal and not tax payers as one potential solution,as the amount did seem quite high!especially as they all bang on about "value for tax payers money" especially Mrs Thatcher.

Sirius · 29-10-2011, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Tim Deegan

There are some posts that just need to be ignored!!!!!

Indeed there is

devilincarnate · 29-10-2011, 18:28

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Yes i know why you feel like you do about her i am thinking you live in the heart of a former mining area ,a lot of mining areas were turned into deserts where close knit communties some would say were destroyed,although Arthur Scargill helped her on her way sadly.

Yes you hit the nail on the head of where I live (the NUM headquarters are based in Barnsley where I live). So As you say I hate her and also Scargill as they both decimated the area where I live. They will both be **** in my eyes

29-10-2011, 18:34

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Yes you hit the nail on the head of where I live (the NUM headquarters are based in Barnsley where I live). So As you say I hate her and also Scargill as they both decimated the area where I live. They will both be **** in my eyes

Do not blame you one bit they both played their parts although i bet thatcher could hardly believe her luck she was facing scargill and not the wiley old bird of the NUM Joe Gormley,who woud have played it very differently.

devilincarnate · 29-10-2011, 18:45

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Do not blame you one bit they both played their parts although i bet thatcher could hardly believe her luck she was facing scargill and not the wiley old bird of the NUM Joe Gormley,who woud have played it very differently.

Yes very true, I was a child growing up during the Miners strike and can remember going with my Father to the Red Cross (I think) to get blocks of cheese/ bread/Butter. Also my partner can remember her father doing sausage casserole and also having to go to parties where she got used second hand toys as presents?

Thatcher and Scargill were in bed together through it all