To be fair it’s an observer columnist but there’s plenty of clear evidence of his absolute bullshit. As I’ve said before- the xenophobic just find dishonest excuses to like him.
I will always say one of the biggest problems we had about which way we voted in the EU referendum was the way both sides put their cases across. To be honest most of what was going to happen when we left was guess work, however both sides went to extremes in trying to tell how it would totally ruin the country and bring us to our knees and the other side were saying we would end up as one of the richest countries in the world if we left. I remember Blair and co telling us if we didn't join the euro it would be the worst mistake we ever made. Wouldn't it have been nice if someone from a completely neutral view point could have explained in simple terms what the benefits and negatives would probably be for both sides. I remember seeing a Brexit special with Martin Lewis and people were asking advise on morgages, savings etc and he was giving his advice but after every bit of advice he stated that was his opinion but the opposite could happen once we left. I sat back and thought to myself if Martin Lewis doesn't know the answers then how the **** am I supposed to know which way to vote
This post is the most honest I've seen on here. The campaigns were totally unwatchable, as well as being cringingly embarrassing and the truth is, the public had no idea what any of it meant, me included. It was just months of people waving flags and shouting at each other. Whenever 'leavers' were interviewed the one word that kept popping up was 'control'. That basically meant controlling the immigration of foreigners and not allowing another bunch of foreigners to have any say in other matters. Then along came Covid and, suddenly, we're cheering all of the immigrant NHS workers to the rafters then, when things improved, giving them a pittance of a wage increase. The government kindly explained that wage increases, under the rate of inflation were vital, yes vital, in making Britain great again. Then along came the fuel crisis and, never mind the nurses and their pathetic wage 'increases' .... .... now, the only way to make Britain great again is to end 'the shame of HGV drivers being underpaid' and drive towards a high wage society where skilled workers reap the rewards. The PM, in his speech to the nation, banged the table and explained again just how vital high wages were. So the ''super skilled' and suddenly highly valued lorry drivers see their wages, for basically driving around, go up by massive amounts which sees prices shoot up and makes nurses much worse off. And, while we're at it, let's dish out visas so a bunch of foreigners can come here to work Never mind, as long as the shelves are full of nice shiny imported consumer goods from China, in time for Christmas, we can put up with people leaving the NHS in droves can't we.
The build back better slogan gets me. We are in the middle of a worldwide steel shortage, prices increasing pretty much monthly. Lead times extended to 20 to 30 weeks on cladding and steel products, concrete roof tiles on 30 week lead times, timber and insulation allocated to suppliers and when it's gone it's gone till their next allocation. How are we supposed to build back better when you can't get materials to site? Or is our government going to single handedly solve the global steel shortage?
None of that matters mate, grandiose slogans and promises are what counts. And, if none of it transpires "It's a global problem and all the fault of those pesky foreigners."
I totally agree with that. Unfortunately, people don't seem to want a completely neutral viewpoint, they want their bias confirmed. That's why when the Prime Minister gives a speech, they post articles panning him by people like Stefanovic, who clearly have an anti-Conservative bias. I don't understand why people are so quick to criticise but don't seek to understand more.
Isn't it more to do with building society and the economy back better, rather than physical construction?
You may well be right, but as construction is such a big part of the economy then it still a valid point?
"UK gas was 60p per therm at the start of the year. Following Mr Putin's comments on supplies, gas prices dropped to about 257p a therm later on Wednesday.” BBC Breakfast News reporting a record high this morning ... ...yes, we should all be dancing in the streets.
Well, to some extent I suppose. It means their plan for however many new homes it is won't be straightforward
We're still having a 1000 people a week die from COVID, Its killed 1 in every 500 people in the UK, we've had the worst Economic impact of any G7 country but yeah let's all rejoice on how well Boris has handled it. FFS
It certainly won't be straight forward, prices on all materials have sky rocketed in the past 6 months with no sign of coming down. Some manufacturers are only holding prices for 14 days which is great when your tendering for work that probably won't start till autumn 2022
It had hit 355p per them yesterday morning though. https://www.theguardian.com/busines...construction-supply-chain-tesco-business-live
I know mate, my work sometimes takes me to building sites and people I've spoken to have been bemoaning prices and supply problems since last summer at least.
