Current Affairs 2023

[paultheagle]

If course Labour will oppose the budget, that's their job. I don't pretend to understand all of it but from what I do understand it seems quite fair and we need to give it time to see if the back to work ideas work.

[Onelife]

The best revolution for OL would be for him to be condemned to a non stop ride on a very fast Waltzer.

Sometimes you have to get off the same old ride to see where you are going…less of course your happy to keep going round in circles.

[Mervyn and Trish]

If course Labour will oppose the budget, that's their job. I don't pretend to understand all of it but from what I do understand it seems quite fair and we need to give it time to see if the back to work ideas work.

Yes I know, it's inevitable and I've no doubt that a Tory opposition would do the same with a Labour government.

But I'm not sure it's their job. It's so negative for negative's sake. I reckon the job of all MPs is to do what's best for their constituents and the country, irrespective of whose idea it was.

We need more positive politics. I'm almost ready to vote for OL as PM, on condition he ditches his daft ideas on the Monarchy of course.

[Onelife]

How you create a political system which is fit for purpose is probably beyond real expectation but removing the Monarchy would bring us a step closer to achieving it.imo

[Mervyn and Trish]

The Monarchy is irrelevant to the problem. IMO.

[towny44]

The Monarchy is irrelevant to the problem. IMO.

The Monarchy does lend our parliament an extra bit of pageantry that others, try as they might, cannot hope to replicate. But why OL thinks it has any real influence or impact on how parliament governs the country is beyond my comprehension.

[Onelife]

The Monarchy is irrelevant to the problem. IMO.

The Monarchy does lend our parliament an extra bit of pageantry that others, try as they might, cannot hope to replicate. But why OL thinks it has any real influence or impact on how parliament governs the country is beyond my comprehension.

Whilst the Monarch has no direct political power he/they certainly have power, this power comes in the guise of influence. It is quite laughable to suggest Charles doesn’t have any political clout when he has been meddling in it for years.

[Manoverboard]

Charles deffo meddled in matters relating to the environment

[Manoverboard]

On the subject of Royalty there's a program on BBC2 tonight, at six thirty, about a food festival in Cockermouth so watch out for OBF on a regal walk-a-bout

[Stephen]

I thought Foy got banned from that. Something to do with his raincoat.

[Onelife]

Charles deffo meddled in matters relating to the environment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_spider_memos

[oldbluefox]

On the subject of Royalty there's a program on BBC2 tonight, at six thirty, about a food festival in Cockermouth so watch out for OBF on a regal walk-a-bout

It's usually quite interesting with loads of tasty drinks and eats. However if you're buying there you need deep pockets or can afford a log burner. Nice but not cheap. Myself you are more likely to find in Tony Harrison's the butcher who makes fabulous Cumberland sausage, good sized portions of wonderful meat pie (we call it slab pie up here) and great sausage rolls nothing like the puny things you get from Greggs. Locals then go to Beatfords or Norham House, nice old fashioned spots where you can get good Cumbrian fare at reasonable prices. Veevo next to the auction room can also be recommended.
So if you manage to spot me I'll likely be on my way for a coffee and a bacon roll in Beatfords!! No charge for the recommendations. Don't mention my name cos they already know what Stephen's like and by association I don't wany my reputation tarnished. And don't mention OL cos we're all Royalists up here and Charles often pays a visit to the calm and serenity of this part of the world, away from the loony tunes!!!

[Stephen]

Rightly so.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebri ... y-29462043

[Onelife]

Rightly so.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebri ... y-29462043

I just love these stories as it brings us ever closer to Harry exposing the Royal pantomime for what it truly is…which of course is what the exposure of these stories are intended to do.

Keep them coming.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I agree Stephen, though I'm not sure Paul "who can I flog my story to" Burrell is best placed to comment!

[Ray B]

Jeremy Hunt on the the lunch time news gave me a chuckle
"Well, we have to be honest with the public".

And for the log burner brigade there are piles of wood in central Plymouth.

[barney]

Jeremy Hunt on the the lunch time news gave me a chuckle
"Well, we have to be honest with the public".

And for the log burner brigade there are piles of wood in central Plymouth.

Plymouth trees was the main story on our news last night.
The locals are revolting.

[Stephen]

Jeremy Hunt on the the lunch time news gave me a chuckle
"Well, we have to be honest with the public".

And for the log burner brigade there are piles of wood in central Plymouth.

Do you deliver

[Stephen]

Jeremy Hunt on the the lunch time news gave me a chuckle
"Well, we have to be honest with the public".

And for the log burner brigade there are piles of wood in central Plymouth.

Plymouth trees was the main story on our news last night.
The locals are revolting.

I saw that story as well and don't blame the locals.

Typical council, do what they like, yet if you or I were to cut down a tree they'd be all over us like a rash.

[Stephen]

I agree Stephen, though I'm not sure Paul "who can I flog my story to" Burrell is best placed to comment!

I agree.

[Ray B]

As Plymouth Council pulled a nasty over their residents, do they realize the council elections are not far away.

Quote barney,
The locals are revolting.

Having only passed through Plymouth to get the ferry to Santander, I have to take your word for that.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I see they're having strikes and riots in France. Is the cause:

A. Corrupt Tories
B. The Monarchy
C. The Daily Mail
D. Brexit

[paultheagle]

None of the above, I expect the French are revolting, because like the English they are fed up with very rich people telling them about how little they have to live on.

[MaureenB]

None of the above, I expect the French are revolting, because like the English they are fed up with very rich people telling them about how little they have to live on.

Hi Paul,

It's so nice to see you on here now. I always enjoyed your humorous posts on Batwoman's CN site.

Best wishes

Maureen

[Mervyn and Trish]

None of the above, I expect the French are revolting, because like the English they are fed up with very rich people telling them about how little they have to live on.

To be fair the French have always been revolting. Whatever their gripe they always seem to think the answer is to blockade the Channel ports