Current Affairs 2025

[Ray B]

Did anyone see today's PMQs, it did become a farce when the government would not answer a direct question on the accidentally release of a Migrant.
The question put to the deputy Prime Minister five times was, has a Migrant prisoner been accidentally been released from prison since Kebatu was released from prison last month.
How hard is that to answer, yes or no. The DPM just waffled on, blaming the opposition of their failings when in power.
A lesson on how to answer a yes or no question without actually answering it.
Why can't a question be answered instead in my way of thinking the whole thing was like a comedy act, only infact, it was a serious question that needed an answer.

[Ray B]

Wow, at the end of PMQs the opposition ask the speaker how could they get an answer to the question on the Migrant release. A police force are actively hunting another prisoner who has been accidentally? released from prison.
The speaker replies saying it is now on record.

[Stephen]

Mrs S and myself both roared with laughter lunchtime when the BBC news reporter was talking about this prisoner released, and then said ‘you may have noticed that the prime minister wasn’t taking PMQ’s today’

Talk about the bleeding obvious unless Starmer had blacked up and shaved his head for another pantomime later on

[Mervyn and Trish]

And now a third is on his toes! How long before heads roll?

[Stephen]

Might as well give them a key and say be back by midnight.

[Ray B]

Mrs S and myself both roared with laughter lunchtime when the BBC news reporter was talking about this prisoner released, and then said ‘you may have noticed that the prime minister wasn’t taking PMQ’s today’

Talk about the bleeding obvious unless Starmer had blacked up and shaved his head for another pantomime later on

It certainly was a pantomime

[towny44]

Whilst it's fun to take the p*** out of Labours handling of this issue, it has probably been happening fot years. It's just symptomatic of there not being enough tax revenue to fund all the demands on the exchequer, because the welfare bill is far too high,and we have too many low paid workers who need Universal credit to survive, as well as too many unemployed claiming benefits. Our population is probably 15-20 million too high for our economy to provide the public services.we need.

[david63]

Whilst it's fun to take the p*** out of Labours handling of this issue, it has probably been happening fot years. It's just symptomatic of there not being enough tax revenue to fund all the demands on the exchequer, because the welfare bill is far too high,and we have too many low paid workers who need Universal credit to survive, as well as too many unemployed claiming benefits. Our population is probably 15-20 million too high for our economy to provide the public services.we need.

I wouldn't disagree with that but it is not helped by Labour's policy of saying that taxation is too high even though it appears that they will be raising taxes in a couple weeks - Conservatives were no better in this respect

[Onelife]

Whilst it's fun to take the p*** out of Labours handling of this issue, it has probably been happening fot years. It's just symptomatic of there not being enough tax revenue to fund all the demands on the exchequer, because the welfare bill is far too high,and we have too many low paid workers who need Universal credit to survive, as well as too many unemployed claiming benefits. Our population is probably 15-20 million too high for our economy to provide the public services.we need.

That’s a very good assessment of the situation we now find ourselves in, and whilst I my well be alone on this, I think the Labour party are at least trying to do something about it. Theres no point Conservatives shouting from the sidelines, they had thirteen years to see this coming and did very little to stop it from happening.

[towny44]

What exactly have Labour done so far that is going to lead to our economy providing enough revenue for the exchequer to fund all our public services?
They have certainly made a load of statements about what they intend to do, but despite their huge majority, they have still to follow through on anything. Like their climb down on benefits reform, and Rachel from accounts has had absolutely no beneficial impact on the economy, and her likely tax increases will have yet further downward pressure on the economy.
But you're very welcome to try and find something that is going to lead us to their promised land.

[Onelife]

NHS

Secured £400m investment to boost clinical trials, improving NHS services and driving growth.

Announced that over 1,000 more GPs will be recruited this year, supporting NHS services.

Set out his long-term plan to rebuild our NHS for good and transform services over the next 10 years.

Transport

Ended train strikes, delivering for passengers.

Launched new legislation to bring the UK's railways back into public ownership which will improve rail services.

Given communities more power over their local bus services.

Housing

Banned no-fault evictions and introduced new protections for renters.

Delivered planning reform to build the homes we need.

Announced ‘Homes for Heroes’ - a programme to ensure all UK Armed Forces Veterans as well as domestic abuse survivors and care leavers have a roof over their head.

Crime and Border Security

Kickstarted a plan to restore neighbourhood policing.

Scrapped the wasteful Rwanda scheme and launched a Border Security Command to smash the criminal smuggling gangs and improve the UK's border security.

Education

Launched a Curriculum and Assessment Review to help improve schools.

Started the drive to recruit 6,500 teachers nationally, improving the education system.

Launched Skills England to transform opportunities and drive growth.

Scrapped single headline Ofsted grades in schools in landmark school reform.

Overhauled apprenticeships through a new Growth and Skills Levy.

Supported parents by announcing the first stage of the government's plan to deliver 3,000 school-based nurseries.

Announced the Children's Wellbeing bill which will remove barriers to opportunity and make sure the school system is fair for every child.

Kickstarted the rollout of free breakfast clubs for all primary school children through an early adopters scheme.

Economy and employment

Unveiled new measures to support small businesses impacted by late payments.

Scrapped the ban on onshore wind and unblocked solar schemes to deliver lower bills and good jobs.

Announced improved employment rights for workers, with a package of reforms that will Make Work Pay - including ending exploitative zero hour contracts, providing statutory sick pay from day one, and ending fire and rehire.

Secured a record 131 new green infrastructure projects which will create jobs and drive growth.

Announced a new National Wealth Fund to unlock private investment.

Introduced a new Fiscal Lock Law to deliver economic stability and protect family finances.

Announced new Covid Corruption Commissioner to get back what is owed to people.

Launched landmark pensions review to support pensioners.

Environment

Launched a new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge flood preparedness and support delivery of flood defences.

Delivered new measures to penalise water bosses who pollute waters.

Announced a new deal for farmers, which will go further to support farmers, boosting rural economic growth and strengthening Britain's food security.

Cost of living

Launched the Warm Homes Plan to deliver lower energy bills and lift over one million households out of fuel poverty.

Established the Child Poverty Taskforce, working across government departments to tackle child poverty.

Working to drive up Pension Credit applications.

Extended the Household Support Fund to support struggling households with bills and essential costs over winter.

Defence

Launched a new Armed Forces Commissioner who will be a strong, independent champion to improve life for UK service personnel and their families.

Awarded our armed forces the largest pay increase in decades which will renew the nation's contract with those who serve.

[oldbluefox]

Oh deary, deary me...........Lisa Nandy bought off for £2900 but the prime minister said he accepted that Nandy had "acted in good faith". That's alright then

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwv0nr72pyo

[towny44]

NHS

Secured £400m investment to boost clinical trials, improving NHS services and driving growth.

Announced that over 1,000 more GPs will be recruited this year, supporting NHS services.

Set out his long-term plan to rebuild our NHS for good and transform services over the next 10 years.

Transport

Ended train strikes, delivering for passengers.

Launched new legislation to bring the UK's railways back into public ownership which will improve rail services.

Given communities more power over their local bus services.

Housing

Banned no-fault evictions and introduced new protections for renters.

Delivered planning reform to build the homes we need.

Announced ‘Homes for Heroes’ - a programme to ensure all UK Armed Forces Veterans as well as domestic abuse survivors and care leavers have a roof over their head.

Crime and Border Security

Kickstarted a plan to restore neighbourhood policing.

Scrapped the wasteful Rwanda scheme and launched a Border Security Command to smash the criminal smuggling gangs and improve the UK's border security.

Education

Launched a Curriculum and Assessment Review to help improve schools.

Started the drive to recruit 6,500 teachers nationally, improving the education system.

Launched Skills England to transform opportunities and drive growth.

Scrapped single headline Ofsted grades in schools in landmark school reform.

Overhauled apprenticeships through a new Growth and Skills Levy.

Supported parents by announcing the first stage of the government's plan to deliver 3,000 school-based nurseries.

Announced the Children's Wellbeing bill which will remove barriers to opportunity and make sure the school system is fair for every child.

Kickstarted the rollout of free breakfast clubs for all primary school children through an early adopters scheme.

Economy and employment

Unveiled new measures to support small businesses impacted by late payments.

Scrapped the ban on onshore wind and unblocked solar schemes to deliver lower bills and good jobs.

Announced improved employment rights for workers, with a package of reforms that will Make Work Pay - including ending exploitative zero hour contracts, providing statutory sick pay from day one, and ending fire and rehire.

Secured a record 131 new green infrastructure projects which will create jobs and drive growth.

Announced a new National Wealth Fund to unlock private investment.

Introduced a new Fiscal Lock Law to deliver economic stability and protect family finances.

Announced new Covid Corruption Commissioner to get back what is owed to people.

Launched landmark pensions review to support pensioners.

Environment

Launched a new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge flood preparedness and support delivery of flood defences.

Delivered new measures to penalise water bosses who pollute waters.

Announced a new deal for farmers, which will go further to support farmers, boosting rural economic growth and strengthening Britain's food security.

Cost of living

Launched the Warm Homes Plan to deliver lower energy bills and lift over one million households out of fuel poverty.

Established the Child Poverty Taskforce, working across government departments to tackle child poverty.

Working to drive up Pension Credit applications.

Extended the Household Support Fund to support struggling households with bills and essential costs over winter.

Defence

Launched a new Armed Forces Commissioner who will be a strong, independent champion to improve life for UK service personnel and their families.

Awarded our armed forces the largest pay increase in decades which will renew the nation's contract with those who serve.

Surely these are only promises, nothing concrete about any of them, and no signs yet of any improvement in rhe economy, NHS waiting lists, teacher and Police recruitment etc etc. But you can live in Sir Hindsight's never never dreamland if you want to, I prefer to judge him on validated results.

[Onelife]

and whilst I my well be alone on this, I think the Labour party are at least trying to do something about it.

[oldbluefox]

Many of them are good examples of spending money we don't have rather than cutting out waste and overspends. From past experience typical Labour behaviour to buy off support.

[david63]

NHS

Secured £400m investment to boost clinical trials, improving NHS services and driving growth.

Announced that over 1,000 more GPs will be recruited this year, supporting NHS services.

Set out his long-term plan to rebuild our NHS for good and transform services over the next 10 years.

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For completeness this has been posted without attribution and is taken from https://whathaskeirdone.co.uk/results

[Ray B]

Now we know where he obtained all his posturing.

He needs to be brought before us to explain

[oldbluefox]

Should be a banning offence

[Stephen]

A flogging at the v ery least.

[Onelife]

Now we know where he obtained all his posturing.

He needs to be brought before us to explain

It’s simple Ray…anyone with an ounce of conservative common sence will know that what I posted was lifted off the www…. there were no grammatical errors and it was definitely not in the style that I write….it did however go a long way in answering John’s challenge without me having to do any research

[Onelife]

A flogging at the v ery least.

Yes' please

[Onelife]

NHS

Secured £400m investment to boost clinical trials, improving NHS services and driving growth.

Announced that over 1,000 more GPs will be recruited this year, supporting NHS services.

Set out his long-term plan to rebuild our NHS for good and transform services over the next 10 years.

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For completeness this has been posted without attribution and is taken from https://whathaskeirdone.co.uk/results

I bet you were the school snitch

[david63]

NHS

Secured £400m investment to boost clinical trials, improving NHS services and driving growth.

Announced that over 1,000 more GPs will be recruited this year, supporting NHS services.

Set out his long-term plan to rebuild our NHS for good and transform services over the next 10 years.

...

For completeness this has been posted without attribution and is taken from https://whathaskeirdone.co.uk/results

I bet you were the school snitch

Actually no I wasn't - but as you are no doubt aware posting without an attribution is a breach of the forum rules and not only that I am responsible for such things and I have no intention of spending Christmas in prison (although I could probably come home for Christmas Day)

[Onelife]

For completeness this has been posted without attribution and is taken from https://whathaskeirdone.co.uk/results

I bet you were the school snitch

Actually no I wasn't - but as you are no doubt aware posting without an attribution is a breach of the forum rules and not only that I am responsible for such things and I have no intention of spending Christmas in prison (although I could probably come home for Christmas Day)

I doubt it, I would have told the authorities that you asked me to post it…Happy Christmas!

[Stephen]

For completeness this has been posted without attribution and is taken from https://whathaskeirdone.co.uk/results

I bet you were the school snitch

Actually no I wasn't - but as you are no doubt aware posting without an attribution is a breach of the forum rules and not only that I am responsible for such things and I have no intention of spending Christmas in prison (although I could probably come home for Christmas Day)

Just ask for the key. Shouldn’t be problem.