Tag Archives: British Politics

Is the payment of tax overlooked?

Posted on August 20, 2023 by gordonshome

We keep hearing about the large increase that the pensioner is getting, and there are also hints being dropped that the pensioner is benefiting at the expense of the working fraternity. What is being totally overlooked is that the pensioner … Continue reading →

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Triple Lock

Posted on February 9, 2022 by gordonshome

So the pensioner is yet again to be at the mercy of this Conservative government. The triple lock was introduced more as a vote catcher than anything else. Now it is going to cost more money than was expected so … Continue reading →

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Partying at Number 10.

Posted on February 3, 2022 by gordonshome

Do you really think that the truth will come out about the Christmas activities at number 10? The after-work Christmas parties that I remember date back to the 1950s possibly into the 1960s. Then the offices had snacks and drinks … Continue reading →

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Our Political Leaders.

Posted on January 19, 2022 by gordonshome

Why is it that our political so-called leaders believe that we will accept everything that they say as gospel? We have Boris saying that he wasn’t at a drinks party yet other members of the same political party say that … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2021

Posted on December 29, 2021 by gordonshome

Christmas 2021 is over, the bank holidays have gone and people are returning to work. Again we hear that a number of workers are being asked to work at home. Have you considered how much money the employer is saving … Continue reading →

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Brexit, why won’t the Politicians listen to the voters.

Posted on December 10, 2018 by gordonshome

We are no further forward with Brexit than we were months ago. Theresa May’s deal is so far away from what anyone wants that she has finally united everyone, the trouble is that they are all united in being against … Continue reading →

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True Democracy?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by gordonshome

I see that Jeremy Corbyn is being criticised for insisting that the Labour Party Central Office select a candidate for the safe Labour seat of Lewisham East. Apparently, the normal practice is for the local association to choose their candidate. Do … Continue reading →

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British Justice?

Posted on March 27, 2018 by gordonshome

Worboys is not being charged with a rape dating back to 2003, even though the victim was told that new evidence proved that she was raped. The police explained that hers was not a new case, therefore, it was not … Continue reading →

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Is the Labour Party on a suicide course?

Posted on March 21, 2018 by gordonshome

Is the Labour Party on a suicide course? Continue reading →

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