British Politics Thread.

[Wolfshade]

That is how democracy works though.

But his opinions do carry weight, look at how the tory position has shifted to attempt to appease the euro skeptics. I mean before ukip started chuntering on there wasn't even the debate about being in or out of europe.

[wayne williams]

love the idea of a motorbike but to be honest i would need a side car to carry al my gear. also its my test is next weeck and the cost of learning has almost broke me, to start again to get a cbt etc. not for a long while im afraid. and i think if i did get a bike i would be a summer time rider as joints already complain when it gets cold. ( to much martial arts etc when i was younger )

but back on topick what we really need is a return to the subsidised and regular publick transport we had when i was growing up those buses where always full. rather than profits going ofshore mostly and to shareholders.

[Path Walker]

That is how democracy works though.

But his opinions do carry weight, look at how the tory position has shifted to attempt to appease the euro skeptics. I mean before ukip started chuntering on there wasn't even the debate about being in or out of europe.

Its almost as if democracy is an inherrently flawed system of governance

[Wolfshade]

Motorbike pay your £100 for cbt, pass that then drive on l plates for 2 years, rinse and repeat but good luck.

Public transport is subsidised. There is an argument that if you live many miles away from where you work and travel by train why should tax money be spent subsidising you just so you can live a long way from work?
Of course that leads to questions about availability and affordability of housing, the cost of environmental impacts etc.

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30375609[/url]

Tory MP admits playing Candy Crush during committee

Three things jump out at me about this story.

1. Why is "Classics degree" used as a heading, it is not related to this story in any meaningful way.
2. Why do we need details about what Candy Crush is
3. The House's action is to go after the journalist for breaching parlimanentary procedure rather than chastising the MP for dossing about.

It is #3 that shows just how removed from reality Parliament is.

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Its almost as if democracy is an inherrently flawed system of governance

It all depends who you allow to vote

[Kirsten]

yup, my motorbike costs me around £5 a week in petrol, running in to town six days a week. insurance this year was £137, road tax was something like £30.

[Wolfshade]

Quick apply to the DVLA for a refund! Road tax doesn't exist.

[Kirsten]

huh?

[Path Walker]

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30375609[/url]

Tory MP admits playing Candy Crush during committee

Three things jump out at me about this story.

1. Why is "Classics degree" used as a heading, it is not related to this story in any meaningful way.
2. Why do we need details about what Candy Crush is
3. The House's action is to go after the journalist for breaching parlimanentary procedure rather than chastising the MP for dossing about.

It is #3 that shows just how removed from reality Parliament is.

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[url]http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/dec/07/champagne-house-of-lords-reform-taxpayer[/url]

This is my favourite story of the week with regards to out ot touch parliment.

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huh?

techincally, what everyone calls "Road Tax" is Vehicle Excise Duty, hasn't paid for roads specifically since 1937.

[Kirsten]

you pay it to go on the roads, it is a road tax

[Wolfshade]

you pay it to go on the roads, it is a road tax

No, you pay it to have the vehicle . Though I did have to double check the IoM's rules as they are worded differently to the big island.