U.K. Politics: Boris Johnson referred to police (AGAIN) over potential Covid rule breaches

[Wayne]

I don't feel quite so negative about things. Artoo

I think Rishi has been discrete, but he has gone some way towards restoring some level of confidence among global leaders in the UK - I get your point on the NI protocol (I too feel that it's a bit like patting yourself on the back for fixing a mistake that was caused by your error/decisions) but what he achieved exceeded the expectations of most, it was a genuinely solid arrangement, albeit the one Theresa May or Boris Johnson should've negotiated.

Rishi inherited a total mess - had it been him straight away (rather than Truss), I think we'd be further forward than we are now. But the unfortunate reality is that Truss set us back even further and much of the last few months has involved policy decision making that quietly restores market confidence in the UK economy. He now needs to do more to enable growth and address the cost of living crisis.

First up, energy bills - I understand that the BBC have stated he's going to announce an extension of the EPG until end of June, great news for everyone and particularly those on low incomes. I'm looking forward to the budget, hoping he does something unexpected that gets the markets moving again (positively).

[Wayne]

On the cost of living side, a first class stamp will now cost £1.10, which is utter madness. I was in Sainsbury’s earlier today - £1 for a pint of milk and £1.80 for a tin of Heinz beans.

Yet the Tories MPs think we’re a lazy nation that don’t work (including the previous PM), despite paying more tax than the government anticipated in January. Yet no wonder at those supermarket prices - nobody can afford not to work.

Heinz are overrated, buy a supermarket own brand tin.

Though Heinz mayonnaise is the best.

[Artoo]

Heinz are overrated, buy a supermarket own brand tin.

Though Heinz mayonnaise is the best.

I do usually because beans are beans, but I do love those BBQ Heinz beans - but not enough to pay £1.80 for them

[Wayne]

I do usually because beans are beans, but I do love those BBQ Heinz beans - but not enough to pay £1.80 for them

I think you've mentioned these BBQ beans before, I might have to buy a tin to see whether they are any good.

[Artoo]

I don't feel quite so negative about things. Artoo

I’m just over it all, I just don’t understand how one party can keep winning elections when they keep making everything worse for everyone.

I think Rishi has been discrete

Is that what we need in a crisis? There is an argument that as a former chancellor he is responsible for some of the financial mess the UK is in. Admittedly not all of it was his fault, but perhaps we can blame him for Truss’ mess - his party didn’t want him to run the country. That is his failing as a politician - his elected job.

First up, energy bills - I understand that the BBC have stated he's going to announce an extension of the EPG until end of June, great news for everyone and particularly those on low incomes. I'm looking forward to the budget, hoping he does something unexpected that gets the markets moving again (positively).

It will be a help, but falling markets mean it’s not as big a help as people will still need. It’s a band aid, nothing more and nothing less, and the result of his party’s inability to plan.

Had Corbyn won the election, he intended to nationalise the energy industry - I think that would have been an extreme move at the time, but it would have probably helped significantly over the last two years where major companies have seen record profits.

[Artoo]

I think you've mentioned these BBQ beans before, I might have to buy a tin to see whether they are any good.

Wait until they’re on offer

[Plym]

you can't make it up hahahahahah he's promoting the benefits of the EU single market, he's also a Brexiteer!!!!
He's a joke but at least he's not as embarrassing and stupid as BoJo and the female version of him.

Scotland wants to have a chat.... they did NOT vote for Brexit!

get 'em, greek_boy !!!

[Wayne]

This issue rears it’s head every few years…

James Cleverly says Falklands are British as Argentina ends deal

The UK has insisted the Falkland Islands are British after Argentina broke a co-operation deal and pushed for talks on the islands' sovereignty.

In 2016, both sides agreed to disagree on the sovereignty of the Falklands in favour of improved relations.

Argentina pulled out of the pact this week and informed UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.

The Falkland Islands were subject to a bloody war in 1982 when Argentina tried to stake a territorial claim.

In response, Mr Cleverly tweeted: "The Falkland Islands are British.

"Islanders have the right to decide their own future - they have chosen to remain a self-governing UK Overseas Territory."

The 2016 agreement between Argentina and the UK pledged to "improve co-operation on South Atlantic issues of mutual interests".

Mr Cleverly was informed about the decision by his Argentinean counterpart Santiago Cafiero when the pair met at the G20 summit in India earlier this week.

Mr Cafier called for talks on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas.

The UK's minister for the Americas, David Rutley, said it was a "disappointing decision" after he had had a "constructive visit" to Buenos Aires.

"Argentina has chosen to step away from an agreement that has brought comfort to the families of those who died in the 1982 conflict," he said.

The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean. Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the islands.

Argentina invaded in 1982 in a bid to reclaim sovereignty and said it had inherited the Falkland Islands from Spain in the 1800s.

A brief but bitter war lasting 74 days followed - with 655 Argentinian, 255 British and three Falkland casualties - before British forces regained control on 14 June 1982.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64835605

[westhammer]

I mean the Brits should really give the Falklands back - they are not remotely close to the UK and clearly a sign of their colonial past

[Artoo]

I mean the Brits should really give the Falklands back - they are not remotely close to the UK and clearly a sign of their colonial past

Back to who?

My understanding is that unlike other places in the world, there was not an indigenous population when European settlers claimed it. So it wasn’t taken from anyone and as such there’s nobody to give it back to.

Whilst there’s a level of proximity to Argentina, proximity isn’t enough. If that were a valid argument, it would also mean somewhere like Taiwan (with its proximity to China) should give up autonomy simply because of its geography.

The Falklands are self-governed and it is up to the people to determine their own sovereignty, as it is for all over-seas territories that remain under British sovereignty. They had a referendum a decade ago and 99.8% of people voted to remain under British rule.

[Thriller]

Branston Beans FTW. Tastier than Heinz any day.

Hellmann’s Mayo is King but Heinz is a good second place now Hellmann’s is extortionate.

It does make you wonder when food will stop rising, it’s just showing no signs of stopping and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon with the ‘crisis’ as the perfect scapegoat.

[Artoo]

Branston Beans FTW. Tastier than Heinz any day.

Hellmann’s Mayo is King but Heinz is a good second place now Hellmann’s is extortionate.

It does make you wonder when food will stop rising, it’s just showing no signs of stopping and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon with the ‘crisis’ as the perfect scapegoat.

I know costs have increased for food companies but we all know that once such costs start falling that we’ll not see the prices drop in supermarkets. After years of shrink-flation too, it’s all starting to feel like a big con for certain products/brands.

Prime examples are Lurpak with their £10 butter, Nescafé with their £7 coffee jars, and Walkers with their ‘where did all the crisps go?’ portion sizes. I guess this now includes Heinz and their £1.80 tins of beans.

Also, mayo is ******* disgusting

[Lookingfornews81]

I know costs have increased for food companies but we all know that once such costs start falling that we’ll not see the prices drop in supermarkets. After years of shrink-flation too, it’s all starting to feel like a big con for certain products/brands.

Prime examples are Lurpak with their £10 butter, Nescafé with their £7 coffee jars, and Walkers with their ‘where did all the crisps go?’ portion sizes. I guess this now includes Heinz and their £1.80 tins of beans.

Also, mayo is ******* disgusting

prices are going nuts, even simple Pasta is now 270% more expensive than last year... but that's imported they can argue that but Milk, I am not sure if you already talked about milk and water, made in the UK, most of the time within England and yet prices are more than doubled.

[Lookingfornews81]

i will writ back when i can find tomatoes or eggs in the supermarket. 10 days and still nothing....

[Lookingfornews81]

Hellmann’s Mayo is King.

this!

[Lookingfornews81]

I don't feel quite so negative about things. Artoo

I think Rishi has been discrete, but he has gone some way towards restoring some level of confidence among global leaders in the UK - I get your point on the NI protocol (I too feel that it's a bit like patting yourself on the back for fixing a mistake that was caused by your error/decisions) but what he achieved exceeded the expectations of most, it was a genuinely solid arrangement, albeit the one Theresa May or Boris Johnson should've negotiated.

Rishi inherited a total mess - had it been him straight away (rather than Truss), I think we'd be further forward than we are now. But the unfortunate reality is that Truss set us back even further and much of the last few months has involved policy decision making that quietly restores market confidence in the UK economy. He now needs to do more to enable growth and address the cost of living crisis.

First up, energy bills - I understand that the BBC have stated he's going to announce an extension of the EPG until end of June, great news for everyone and particularly those on low incomes. I'm looking forward to the budget, hoping he does something unexpected that gets the markets moving again (positively).

we need a general election and some fresh air... i will send everyone home and get new faces all around!

[Thriller]

Lookingfornudes81 I like the cut of your jib!

[Wayne]

In his resignation honours, Johnson nominated his father for a knighthood - what a totally unsurprising abuse of power.

[Wayne]

Just to reinforce the sheer corruption that flows through the veins of Boris Johnson, he reportedly has nominated up to 100 names on his resignation honours list - that is almost as many as the total number of honours all Prime Ministers have awarded in their resignation honours since 1916 (that total being 101).

Johnson’s list is currently going through vetting - but it’s scandalous! How can he nominate as many people as the total amount awarded by 12 other Prime Ministers?!

https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/p...-resignations/

[Thriller]

Says it all. Reminds me of when Trump pardoned everybody before he was succeeded.

[Artoo]

At least we know how many favours he was granted, and by who. Is the person who paid for his wallpaper on the list?

[Artoo]

I missed the bit where Boris nominated his Dad! Nepotism at its finest

[Thriller]

Wow this tweet is… something.

[LittleLinda]

You “will be denied access to the UK’s modern slavery system”? Whoever worded that poster should have taken a pause, read it out loud and think about what those words are saying.

And, yes, I know what is actually meant by modern slavery system, I write our company’s MS statement every year. But lol at that wording.

That aside, openly denying someone human rights is certainly not something I’d shout from the rooftops loud and proud… but these are the times we live in, not just in the UK. He’ll get plenty of cheers for this one, and it’s depressing.

[greek_boy]

what the...... thought it was photoshopped!!