Current Affairs - 2026

[Mervyn and Trish]

OL you missed out crushing growth and business with new taxes.

[oldbluefox]

Hollie Ridley…..2.30 at Kempton 7/2

I wish I shared Onelife’s optimism about this shambles of a government, not that the Tories were much better. The whole country, wherever you look, is a mess and rather than focus on making matters better they waste money on cosmetic projects nobody particularly wants which they hope will win them votes.
Some of them still think The North finishes at the M62!!!

[Mervyn and Trish]

Or the M25!

[Onelife]

It’s ironic that it was dear old Onelife who was saying our political system was/is broken while many of you were applauding the failures of the Conservative party, now you’re all agreeing with me

[oldbluefox]

We thought the Tories were bad but this lot with your mates Never Here Keir and Rachel from Accounts in charge, give me strength. You never warned us about them

[towny44]

It’s ironic that it was dear old Onelife who was saying our political system was/is broken while many of you were applauding the failures of the Conservative party, now you’re all agreeing with me

I keep telling you Keefie, the systems not broken, its just that whoever was in charge would baulk at increasing taxation to a level to provide all the services we need. The UK cannot currently sustain a population of 70 million, and Starmer denying and decrying the truths that the likes of Jim Ratcliffe expound, shows how stupid or blind he is.

[Stephen]

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[david63]

I see "Turn Again Starmer" is at it again - this time with local elections.

How is he going to spin the latest unemployment figures at an almost five year high? Cannot blame that on the Tories!

Definitely think his days are numbered and Larry will be getting a new master (or mistress) before long.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Well he promised growth. Just didn't mention it was in unemployment....

[Onelife]

I would have thought the most likely cause of rising unemployment is due to the legacy that the Conservatives passed on…fact check would indicate that unemployment was on the rise before the Labour party took over, a trend that has continued due to the shambles of the Conservative party.

[david63]

I would have thought the most likely cause of rising unemployment is due to the legacy that the Conservatives passed on…fact check would indicate that unemployment was on the rise before the Labour party took over, a trend that has continued due to the shambles of the Conservative party.

Nothing then to do with the increases in National Insurance, minimum wage and business rates by Rachel from accounts?

[oldbluefox]

Whatever the Tories did or did not do the Labour party had 14 years in which to watch what the Tories did and come up with answers. Starmer said he would sort the country out and make changes and people voted him in. We've had changes alright, just a pity they are for the worse and people are now realising they made a mistake in voting for them. Starmer realises this and thought by delaying the local elections he could cling on to power for a little longer. Their days are numbered although I fear what they will come up with next.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I would have thought the most likely cause of rising unemployment is due to the legacy that the Conservatives passed on…fact check would indicate that unemployment was on the rise before the Labour party took over, a trend that has continued due to the shambles of the Conservative party.

Labour have been in power with an overwhelming majority for 19 months now. How long before their policies have any effect or they take responsibility for anything?

[Onelife]

I would have thought the most likely cause of rising unemployment is due to the legacy that the Conservatives passed on…fact check would indicate that unemployment was on the rise before the Labour party took over, a trend that has continued due to the shambles of the Conservative party.

Nothing then to do with the increases in National Insurance, minimum wage and business rates by Rachel from accounts?

According to Rachel Reeves these are “Necessary Choices” choices which always attract a fair bit of criticism from both our destructive media, an electorate who only care about what's in their pockets today and our pathetic opposition parties. I will in just over three years be the first to put my hands up if things haven't improved but until such time I remain optimistic that the labour party are putting in measures that have a chance of pulling us out of this mess.

[david63]

pulling us out of this mess

A mess that is getting bigger by the day.

I love your optimism but I do not share it, certainly not while Starmer and Reeves are at the helm - two totally incompetent fish out of water.

[towny44]

I would have thought the most likely cause of rising unemployment is due to the legacy that the Conservatives passed on…fact check would indicate that unemployment was on the rise before the Labour party took over, a trend that has continued due to the shambles of the Conservative party.

Nothing then to do with the increases in National Insurance, minimum wage and business rates by Rachel from accounts?

According to Rachel Reeves these are “Necessary Choices” choices which always attract a fair bit of criticism from both our destructive media, an electorate who only care about what's in their pockets today and our pathetic opposition parties. I will in just over three years be the first to put my hands up if things haven't improved but until such time I remain optimistic that the labour party are putting in measures that have a chance of pulling us out of this mess.

Your betting on the best party to run the economy is no better than your horse racing tips.

[Onelife]

Nothing then to do with the increases in National Insurance, minimum wage and business rates by Rachel from accounts?

According to Rachel Reeves these are “Necessary Choices” choices which always attract a fair bit of criticism from both our destructive media, an electorate who only care about what's in their pockets today and our pathetic opposition parties. I will in just over three years be the first to put my hands up if things haven't improved but until such time I remain optimistic that the labour party are putting in measures that have a chance of pulling us out of this mess.

Your betting on the best party to run the economy is no better than your horse racing tips.

The difference being…I gamble a few quid for fun, your party gambled and lost £££billions through sheer negligence.

[towny44]

According to Rachel Reeves these are “Necessary Choices” choices which always attract a fair bit of criticism from both our destructive media, an electorate who only care about what's in their pockets today and our pathetic opposition parties. I will in just over three years be the first to put my hands up if things haven't improved but until such time I remain optimistic that the labour party are putting in measures that have a chance of pulling us out of this mess.

Your betting on the best party to run the economy is no better than your horse racing tips.

The difference being…I gamble a few quid for fun, your party gambled and lost £££billions through sheer negligence.

I presume you're talking about covid contracts, personally I think the speed of the rresponse to get all the necessary equipment the NHS needed was remarkable and whilst quality issues, as well as some fraudulent activity was likely the govt knew that speed was of the essence, and I doubt Sir Hindsight would have done any better in the circumstances.

[Onelife]

Your betting on the best party to run the economy is no better than your horse racing tips.

The difference being…I gamble a few quid for fun, your party gambled and lost £££billions through sheer negligence.

I presume you're talking about covid contracts, personally I think the speed of the rresponse to get all the necessary equipment the NHS needed was remarkable and whilst quality issues, as well as some fraudulent activity was likely the govt knew that speed was of the essence, and I doubt Sir Hindsight would have done any better in the circumstances.

How is Liz Truss doing these days?

[Mervyn and Trish]

Blimey. Andrew M-W arrested. On his birthday too.

[david63]

Blimey. Andrew M-W arrested. On his birthday too.

But why has the press published his name when the police statement clearly states that the name of the arrested person is not being released?

[Onelife]

“Misconduct in public office” why pick on poor old Andy when most of them have been party to doggy dealings, not to mention a few extramarital affairs.

[Stephen]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70kjr9wjw0t

All blown out of proportion as usual.
He’ll answer all questions no doubt with top legal team in attendance and be home in time for a birthday party for one.

[Portsmouth]

Why does it take 8 police vehicles ? seems like a bit of overkill....4 cars would have been enough surely.

[Mervyn and Trish]

“Misconduct in public office” why pick on poor old Andy when most of them have been party to doggy dealings, not to mention a few extramarital affairs.

Give it a rest OL. One bad apple etc. If proven.