At last! This week we had official confirmation of what we knew all along. The Prime Minister admitted that he had misled the Chilcott enquiry with his answers about the funding of the Iraq war. There is a more direct term for this, but convention prevents me from calling a spade a spade…
The fact is that the Prime Minister, when Chancellor, broke the military covenant and sent our soldiers into a war without the necessary equipment. That was unforgiveable! Whether or not we may agree with a war, we must never betray our soldiers in this way again.
Just recently, a mother told me that her two sons, who are in the army have had to use their own money to buy the use of extra bullet proof vests as there were not enough to go round in Afghanistan.
The Labour Government has betrayed our country, betrayed our soldiers and betrayed the people. They should go!
Friday, 19 March 2010
Thursday, 4 March 2010
It's time for change
As we draw ever closer to the General Election you will, inevitably,
notice an increased number of leaflets coming through your door. The purpose, of course, being to persuade you to vote for whoever has produced the leaflet, and on that count I plead guilty!
It is worth pointing out however, that my leaflets have been produced and
distributed entirely through the voluntary efforts of your local
Conservative party and no public funds whatsoever have been used.
As we approach the election, it is worth remembering that we are
fighting the next election - not the last one. As such, fancy graphs of
what happened before, are entirely irrelevant. We are fighting this
election on a platform that promises change. Change from "big Government"
to "small Government". Change from the nanny state to one where personal
responsibility is encouraged, where those who can, are left alone to get
on with life, while those who can't, are given the support they need.
So, let's vote for change. Let's look to the future and let's make a
difference.
notice an increased number of leaflets coming through your door. The purpose, of course, being to persuade you to vote for whoever has produced the leaflet, and on that count I plead guilty!
It is worth pointing out however, that my leaflets have been produced and
distributed entirely through the voluntary efforts of your local
Conservative party and no public funds whatsoever have been used.
As we approach the election, it is worth remembering that we are
fighting the next election - not the last one. As such, fancy graphs of
what happened before, are entirely irrelevant. We are fighting this
election on a platform that promises change. Change from "big Government"
to "small Government". Change from the nanny state to one where personal
responsibility is encouraged, where those who can, are left alone to get
on with life, while those who can't, are given the support they need.
So, let's vote for change. Let's look to the future and let's make a
difference.
Monday, 22 February 2010
More inheritance tax?
There is nothing that our tired and divided Labour government will not
tax to fund their crazy "spend spend spend" mentality.
Their latest idea is a ‘Pay As You Die’ scheme that will force the elderly to sign away their homes to pay their soaring council tax bills.
The Government quietly enacted a measure in November 2009 to permit pensioners to ‘defer’ their council tax bills, and instead pay – with interest – when their property is sold or on death of the surviving resident spouse.
The Liberal Democrats, as ever support the Labour Government and their policy paper, ‘Fairer, Simpler, Greener‘ advocates “There could be an arrangement to allow pensioners to postpone payment of the property tax, with the unpaid tax becoming a charge upon the owner-occupiers estate. They could be recouped by the Revenue when the house was sold.”
The simple message from this is that a vote for the Liberals will result in an extra inheritance tax levied by the local council and a higher council tax .
Their latest idea is a ‘Pay As You Die’ scheme that will force the elderly to sign away their homes to pay their soaring council tax bills.
The Government quietly enacted a measure in November 2009 to permit pensioners to ‘defer’ their council tax bills, and instead pay – with interest – when their property is sold or on death of the surviving resident spouse.
The Liberal Democrats, as ever support the Labour Government and their policy paper, ‘Fairer, Simpler, Greener‘ advocates “There could be an arrangement to allow pensioners to postpone payment of the property tax, with the unpaid tax becoming a charge upon the owner-occupiers estate. They could be recouped by the Revenue when the house was sold.”
The simple message from this is that a vote for the Liberals will result in an extra inheritance tax levied by the local council and a higher council tax .
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
More school issues
Just recently the LibDems voted to close Drumbrae school despite massive
opposition. Now we read that the LibDems have saved schools. Yet
Drumbrae school is still closing.
It was the classic case of the "one size fits all and we know best" mentality that has plagued our education sector for so many years. The crazy thing is that the plans to close these schools won't actually save much money because Edinburgh council are not reducing the number of people employed in the Education department. It also makes a mockery of the SNP plans to reduce class sizes- after all they are the LibDems partners on the council.
Just to add insult to injury, their PPC is now calling for "new investment to give schools the flexibility to reduce class sizes or develop one-to-one tuition and improve discipline." It seems that, as ever they are facing both ways and hoping that the public wont notice. Well we have, and with only 80 odd days till the election, memories will last.
Compare this to the plans that the Conservatives have to allow parents and others to set up and run new schools free of council interference.
Very soon we will have the choice of supporting a failed Labour Government who are backed by the LibDems and a new Conservative Government who believe in setting people free to get on with life wthout government interference.
So, if you want change, Vote conservative. A vote for anyone else will change nothing.
It was the classic case of the "one size fits all and we know best" mentality that has plagued our education sector for so many years. The crazy thing is that the plans to close these schools won't actually save much money because Edinburgh council are not reducing the number of people employed in the Education department. It also makes a mockery of the SNP plans to reduce class sizes- after all they are the LibDems partners on the council.
Just to add insult to injury, their PPC is now calling for "new investment to give schools the flexibility to reduce class sizes or develop one-to-one tuition and improve discipline." It seems that, as ever they are facing both ways and hoping that the public wont notice. Well we have, and with only 80 odd days till the election, memories will last.
Compare this to the plans that the Conservatives have to allow parents and others to set up and run new schools free of council interference.
Very soon we will have the choice of supporting a failed Labour Government who are backed by the LibDems and a new Conservative Government who believe in setting people free to get on with life wthout government interference.
So, if you want change, Vote conservative. A vote for anyone else will change nothing.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Cleaning the beach at Cramond
I posted recently on the efforts of the Marine Conservation Society to maintain a clean beach at Cramond. This recent event was one of a regular series of events. The trust gather four times a year to record the litter and clean the beach.
If you want to know more of the work of the Marine Conservation Society, contact them direct at
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3 Coates Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7AA
Tel / Fax: 0131 226 2391
Mobile: 07894 566624
The Marine Conservation Society
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protecting our seas, shores anrd wildlife.
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Liberal Hypocrisy on Schools
Just recently the LibDems voted to close Drumbrae school despite massive
opposition. Now we read that the LibDems have saved schools. Yet
Drumbrae school is still closing.
Just to add insult to injury, their PPC is now calling for "new investment to give schools the flexibility to reduce class sizes or develop one-to-one tuition and improve discipline." It seems that, as ever they are facing both ways and hoping that the public wont notice. Well we have, and with only 80 odd days till the election, memories will last.
Just to add insult to injury, their PPC is now calling for "new investment to give schools the flexibility to reduce class sizes or develop one-to-one tuition and improve discipline." It seems that, as ever they are facing both ways and hoping that the public wont notice. Well we have, and with only 80 odd days till the election, memories will last.
Cleaning at Cramond
Last weekend I joined the Marine Conservation Trust and a large group of people at Cramond Beach to help with a beach clean and survey. This is something that the Trust has been doing for a number of years and represents people power in action. Every piece of litter over a 100 meter stretch of beach was gathered and catalogued. It is a sobering and saddening thing to see the number of pieces of sanitary ware and cotton buds that have been flushed down toilets and washed up on a public beach. This is a message that really needs to be publicised. Carelessness and selfish behaviour affects others. I for one commend the work of the Marine Conservation Trust as they seek to raise awareness and in a practical way help the people to help themselves in making our lives better.
From my point of view as a politician, seeing what we picked up on the beach makes me ask questions as to the materials used in these products. For example, should we be using plastic for cotton buds? Can we highlight what happens when we put things down the toilet? How can we change attitudes to reduce the amount of waste?
I do not claim to have the answers, but knowing some of the questions helps me to look for solutions. If the people of Edinburgh West choose me as their next MP, this kind of issue can be given prominence and we can work for a better, cleaner future for us all.
Vote for change, vote Conservative
A vote for anyone else changes nothing
From my point of view as a politician, seeing what we picked up on the beach makes me ask questions as to the materials used in these products. For example, should we be using plastic for cotton buds? Can we highlight what happens when we put things down the toilet? How can we change attitudes to reduce the amount of waste?
I do not claim to have the answers, but knowing some of the questions helps me to look for solutions. If the people of Edinburgh West choose me as their next MP, this kind of issue can be given prominence and we can work for a better, cleaner future for us all.
Vote for change, vote Conservative
A vote for anyone else changes nothing
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Its time for change
We now have less than 90 days until the most likely date for the
general election of 6th May. The media is full of reports and comments
about politics and I'm sure that you will soon get heartily sick of it all.
Ultimately we will get our chance to have our say. It comes down to a simple choice. Do we want another 5 years of a Labour government who have brought the country to bankruptcy, increased inequality while reducing social mobility along the way? or do we want a change?
Do we want a new government that will reduce the debt and rebuild a broken society?
If the answer to the latter is yes, then only a vote for the Scottish Conservatives will make that difference.
At the European Elections, we were within 2% of overtaking the Liberals. Since then, the Liberal MP has announced his retirement and our private polling shows that even more people are supporting our call for change.
We have an excellent chance to contribute to change in Edinburgh West, tell your friends.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Ultimately we will get our chance to have our say. It comes down to a simple choice. Do we want another 5 years of a Labour government who have brought the country to bankruptcy, increased inequality while reducing social mobility along the way? or do we want a change?
Do we want a new government that will reduce the debt and rebuild a broken society?
If the answer to the latter is yes, then only a vote for the Scottish Conservatives will make that difference.
At the European Elections, we were within 2% of overtaking the Liberals. Since then, the Liberal MP has announced his retirement and our private polling shows that even more people are supporting our call for change.
We have an excellent chance to contribute to change in Edinburgh West, tell your friends.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Labour and LibDems betray us again
This week the Conservative party put down an amendment to the
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. This amendment which would have
put a "referendum lock" on any future handover of power to Brussels - in
other words making any future Treaty which transfers power to Brussels
subject to a vote of the British people.
The amendment was voted down by the Labour and LibDems, in both cases
under a three line whip. This demonstrates the complete and utter
disregard that both parties have for the British people. After all, both
parties, along with the Conservatives promised at the last General
election, to hold a referendum on the European constitution.
In the end, when the vote came, only the Conservatives kept their election promise.
What is now required is a new government that will deal honestly with the public. Very soon we will have that chance to vote.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. This amendment which would have
put a "referendum lock" on any future handover of power to Brussels - in
other words making any future Treaty which transfers power to Brussels
subject to a vote of the British people.
The amendment was voted down by the Labour and LibDems, in both cases
under a three line whip. This demonstrates the complete and utter
disregard that both parties have for the British people. After all, both
parties, along with the Conservatives promised at the last General
election, to hold a referendum on the European constitution.
In the end, when the vote came, only the Conservatives kept their election promise.
What is now required is a new government that will deal honestly with the public. Very soon we will have that chance to vote.
"Vote Conservative for change, a vote for anyone else changes nothing"
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Labour's criminal record
I have copied this from Conservative home, with thanks. It tells a sobering message. The complete disgrace that 13 years of Labour party rule have delivered to the people of Britain. Change cannot come soon enough
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Alex Salmond humiliated in Copenhagen
Alex Salmond has jetted off to Copenhagen at taxpayers expense when he
would have been better saving the money and concentrating on running the
administration.
He has been comprehensively humiliated in his efforts to boost his ego and flagging SNP poll ratings. The people are sick fed up with his divisive agenda. Roll on the General Election.
He has been comprehensively humiliated in his efforts to boost his ego and flagging SNP poll ratings. The people are sick fed up with his divisive agenda. Roll on the General Election.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Cllr Paul Edie must resign
Over the last two days we have seen Cllr Edie conduct a robust defence
of the proposed tendering system for carers services. He maintained that
the proposals were robust and watertight and took personal
responsibility for the process.
The same day, Cllr Dawe, leader of the council puts out a press release
saying that she has been in touch with officers (and not apparently Cllr
Edie) who told her that there were flaws in the system.
On that basis, she suspends the process and calls in independent
assessors. Clearly Cllr Dawes has no confidence in Cllr Edie and his
position is now fatally undermined.
Given an untendable position will he now do the honourable thing and
resign? Or will Cllr Dawe have to sack him?
I call on him to resign now in order to minimise any further damage to
the reputation of Edinburgh Council.
of the proposed tendering system for carers services. He maintained that
the proposals were robust and watertight and took personal
responsibility for the process.
The same day, Cllr Dawe, leader of the council puts out a press release
saying that she has been in touch with officers (and not apparently Cllr
Edie) who told her that there were flaws in the system.
On that basis, she suspends the process and calls in independent
assessors. Clearly Cllr Dawes has no confidence in Cllr Edie and his
position is now fatally undermined.
Given an untendable position will he now do the honourable thing and
resign? Or will Cllr Dawe have to sack him?
I call on him to resign now in order to minimise any further damage to
the reputation of Edinburgh Council.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Common sense and responsibility
The other night I went out and found that a one way street close to my home had just had a further set of bollards installed.
The effect of this is to reduce the amount of parking available to local residents and will further restrict the flow of traffic in an area already congested due to silly restrictions.
My main concern though, was not the restriction itself but rather the simply irresponsible attitude to public funds. At a time when the country and Edinburgh council in particular, is facing a huge budget deficit why on earth has somebody authorised pointless and unnecessary expenditure like this?
It is time that the LibDem/SNP coalition on Edinburgh council recognised that the funds come from the taxpayer, who is facing financial cutbacks and started reducing spending accordingly. Indeed, they are trying to close schools and reduce the care budget while spending money on pointless projects in minor roads. You couldn't make it up!
Sadly the LibDems are fundamentally incapable of recognising this basic concept of economics. It is time we had a change. We can start with Westminster and work our way down, electing Conservatives who will treat the taxpayer with respect and will exercise restraint when making spending decisions.
The effect of this is to reduce the amount of parking available to local residents and will further restrict the flow of traffic in an area already congested due to silly restrictions.
My main concern though, was not the restriction itself but rather the simply irresponsible attitude to public funds. At a time when the country and Edinburgh council in particular, is facing a huge budget deficit why on earth has somebody authorised pointless and unnecessary expenditure like this?
It is time that the LibDem/SNP coalition on Edinburgh council recognised that the funds come from the taxpayer, who is facing financial cutbacks and started reducing spending accordingly. Indeed, they are trying to close schools and reduce the care budget while spending money on pointless projects in minor roads. You couldn't make it up!
Sadly the LibDems are fundamentally incapable of recognising this basic concept of economics. It is time we had a change. We can start with Westminster and work our way down, electing Conservatives who will treat the taxpayer with respect and will exercise restraint when making spending decisions.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Conservatives on Europe
Yesterday David Cameron announced a revised stance on Europe. He announced that there would be no referendum on the Lisbon Treaty for reasons he had previously explained. Given the treaty has now been ratified by all and will be implemented, there is little point closing the door after the horse has bolted.
Let us be very clear about the Lisbon Treaty. This is a betrayal of monumental proportions by Gordon Brown who promised a referendum and then reneged on that promise, treating the British people with complete contempt, demonstrating his lack of spine and character.
The Liberals are worse because they too abrogated their promise, and when they had the opportunity to force the government to hold that referendum, they nailed their colours firmly to the fence and sat on their hands. If the LibDems had voted according to their promise, there would have been a referendum. Shame on them!
True to his word however, David Cameron is not letting matters rest there. He has promised specific legislation to ensure no further transfer of powers to Europe without a referendum and another that explicitly puts Parliament superior to any diktat from Brussels.
I support these actions and will campaign strongly to ensure that these proposals are implemented strongly and effectively. To do that, however requires that I am elected as the Conservative MP for Edinburgh West. I say therefore, go out and tell your friends and acquaintances that we have a candidate who believes passionately in the Union, in the sovereignty of parliament and who will defend the right of the people against an ever increasing interference from the European Union
Let us be very clear about the Lisbon Treaty. This is a betrayal of monumental proportions by Gordon Brown who promised a referendum and then reneged on that promise, treating the British people with complete contempt, demonstrating his lack of spine and character.
The Liberals are worse because they too abrogated their promise, and when they had the opportunity to force the government to hold that referendum, they nailed their colours firmly to the fence and sat on their hands. If the LibDems had voted according to their promise, there would have been a referendum. Shame on them!
True to his word however, David Cameron is not letting matters rest there. He has promised specific legislation to ensure no further transfer of powers to Europe without a referendum and another that explicitly puts Parliament superior to any diktat from Brussels.
I support these actions and will campaign strongly to ensure that these proposals are implemented strongly and effectively. To do that, however requires that I am elected as the Conservative MP for Edinburgh West. I say therefore, go out and tell your friends and acquaintances that we have a candidate who believes passionately in the Union, in the sovereignty of parliament and who will defend the right of the people against an ever increasing interference from the European Union
Monday, 19 October 2009
I don't think you really need me to tell you that our country's finances are in a mess. Over the last twelve years Gordon Brown has consistently overspent at a time when most countries were reducing their national debts.
It is our children and grandchildren who will be left to pay this debt off for generations to come”.
Unless we have a change of government, and soon, there is no telling what further destruction will come to our country. Only the Conservative party are willing to bring the necessary financial discipline to bear in order to restore our country to financial and economic stability and strength. To achieve this we need a Conservative MP in Edinburgh West. Will you help us achieve this?
As your candidate, I offer a strong voice for change in Edinburgh West and will fight to restore our
economic strength once again.
In an article for the Centre for Policy Studies, Conservative MP and opposition whip Brooks Newmark shows the apalling reality of Gordon Browns irresponsibility.
He says: “The Government claims that Britain’s debt stands at an already shocking £805 billion, equivalent to 57.5% of GDP. This is a significant underestimate. In truth, Britain’s public debt is an astronomical £2.2 trillion, equivalent to 157.2% of GDP. This means that, in addition to grappling with the effects of the recession and credit crunch, every single British household is being hobbled by the ball and chain of public debt to the tune of £85,610”
The reason for this huge discrepancy is the extensive use of off balance sheet PFI schemes and huge unfunded pension liabilities.
Brooks goes on: “This black hole in the finances would cause most responsible governments to act with honesty and prudence. But not this profligate Prime Minister. At the recent Labour Party Conference, Gordon Brown showed no sign of ending his spending spree when he announced yet more spending commitments – all unfunded. At a time when the level of debt is rising at almost £1 billion a day, or a staggering £700,000 a minute, this is economic irresponsibility, plain and simple”
“The Chancellor has slammed the banking sector for doing exactly what they have done:“I agree with… the need for far greater transparency. There also needs to be stricter rules in relation to off-balance sheet activity, which has enabled some banks to get around their regulatory responsibilities. That is clearly not a satisfactory position.”To demand transparency and accountability in the private sector is a fine aim. But, to refuse to apply this in the public sector stinks of hypocrisy and double standards.
It is our children and grandchildren who will be left to pay this debt off for generations to come”.
Unless we have a change of government, and soon, there is no telling what further destruction will come to our country. Only the Conservative party are willing to bring the necessary financial discipline to bear in order to restore our country to financial and economic stability and strength. To achieve this we need a Conservative MP in Edinburgh West. Will you help us achieve this?
As your candidate, I offer a strong voice for change in Edinburgh West and will fight to restore our
economic strength once again.
Thursday, 15 October 2009
The Nationalists and public spending
So Alex Salmond thinks the only difference between the Unionist parties is the level and ferocity of public spending cuts.
By implication therefore the SNP are not going to reduce public expenditure at all.
Just where is the money coming from to maintain this largesse? After all the Scottish Parliament raises none of its taxes. All the funds come from Westmnster through the block grant. Do they really believe that when Government taxes are falling due to the recession that they should be exempt?
And if the SNP did have independence, where would the money come from? Taxes? Naturally, but on what? just how long do they think that they could maintain a high tax high spending government? Do they honestly think that with 42% of the population dependent on the Government for their salary that they would be able to tax sufficiently to pay for that? Just how long would the remainder of Scottish business stay here when a two hour drive to the south would put them in a different jurisdiction?
It's the old story, Alex Salmond's SNP are all talk, knowing that they'll never have to deliver on their promises.
Just the same as the Liberals...
By implication therefore the SNP are not going to reduce public expenditure at all.
Just where is the money coming from to maintain this largesse? After all the Scottish Parliament raises none of its taxes. All the funds come from Westmnster through the block grant. Do they really believe that when Government taxes are falling due to the recession that they should be exempt?
And if the SNP did have independence, where would the money come from? Taxes? Naturally, but on what? just how long do they think that they could maintain a high tax high spending government? Do they honestly think that with 42% of the population dependent on the Government for their salary that they would be able to tax sufficiently to pay for that? Just how long would the remainder of Scottish business stay here when a two hour drive to the south would put them in a different jurisdiction?
It's the old story, Alex Salmond's SNP are all talk, knowing that they'll never have to deliver on their promises.
Just the same as the Liberals...
Reflections on the party conference
In the aftermath of or very successful party onference last week, I thought I'd share some of my thoughts on the themes.
Overall there was a sense that we, the Conservatives, are the government in waiting. We are facing an awful task of rebuilding our shattered economy after twelve years of Labour mismanagement.
Gordon Brown and his pals really have been like little boys in a sweetie shop. They have spent our money without regard and even in the good years when you would have expected some saving to take place, they increaed the overdraft.
Now all they can say is that our debt is, proportionally similar or less than others... As if a debt of £22,000 per head of population didn't matter. Well, it does. That debt is costing the country more than we spend on Defence and Education. It must be reduced.
These reductions will be painful. The public at large know this and also know that Gordon Brown has been irresponsible in his spending. That is not to say that cuts will be popular, they wont, but as history shows, it is the conservative party who have to clean up after Labours spending binges.
If we are to make that difference, we need a Conservative MP in Edinburgh West. Let us be under no illusion, that to win this seat is a challenge that will only be overcome with lots of hard work, but it can, and will be done.
Overall there was a sense that we, the Conservatives, are the government in waiting. We are facing an awful task of rebuilding our shattered economy after twelve years of Labour mismanagement.
Gordon Brown and his pals really have been like little boys in a sweetie shop. They have spent our money without regard and even in the good years when you would have expected some saving to take place, they increaed the overdraft.
Now all they can say is that our debt is, proportionally similar or less than others... As if a debt of £22,000 per head of population didn't matter. Well, it does. That debt is costing the country more than we spend on Defence and Education. It must be reduced.
These reductions will be painful. The public at large know this and also know that Gordon Brown has been irresponsible in his spending. That is not to say that cuts will be popular, they wont, but as history shows, it is the conservative party who have to clean up after Labours spending binges.
If we are to make that difference, we need a Conservative MP in Edinburgh West. Let us be under no illusion, that to win this seat is a challenge that will only be overcome with lots of hard work, but it can, and will be done.
Friday, 2 October 2009
PM Passionate for AV
Isn't it remarkable!
12 years of a Labour government, during which time their majority has been sufficient to do whatever they wanted, during which time electoral reform has never been talked about.
Yet we are expected to believe that the Prime Minister is passionate for electoral reform..... now... Why do I get the feeling that this Damascene conversion has everything to do with saving his own electoral skin?
Of course we've been there before. Labour made a similar promise for electoral reform in 1997, and it was never honoured....
12 years of a Labour government, during which time their majority has been sufficient to do whatever they wanted, during which time electoral reform has never been talked about.
Yet we are expected to believe that the Prime Minister is passionate for electoral reform..... now... Why do I get the feeling that this Damascene conversion has everything to do with saving his own electoral skin?
Of course we've been there before. Labour made a similar promise for electoral reform in 1997, and it was never honoured....
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Britain best placed to come out of the recession? IMF says the opposite.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/6248223/Britains-215bn-a-year-funding-gap-the-worst-in-the-world-says-IMF.html
So, who do we believe? Gordon Brown? or the IMF? Look at the numbers, and weep. Just how awful is the mess that we are in?
The question is, who can sort this mess? Gordon Brown, who got us into it? Or the Conservative party who have always had to clear up after the Labour party has made a mess of the economy .
So, who do we believe? Gordon Brown? or the IMF? Look at the numbers, and weep. Just how awful is the mess that we are in?
The question is, who can sort this mess? Gordon Brown, who got us into it? Or the Conservative party who have always had to clear up after the Labour party has made a mess of the economy .
Monday, 28 September 2009
Now the Labour party outlaws friendship
Over the weekend we had the unbelievable report that two women in England who looked after each other's children while the other worked were told to end the arrangement because the had not registered as childminders with OFSTED.
What is our world coming to?
Surely it is non of the state's business what friends do to assist each other. Of course as soon as the news broke, the government says that it is looking into the matter. It was they who introduced the law.... What is there to look into other than repeal?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8277378.stm
What is our world coming to?
Surely it is non of the state's business what friends do to assist each other. Of course as soon as the news broke, the government says that it is looking into the matter. It was they who introduced the law.... What is there to look into other than repeal?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8277378.stm
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