The Conservative Party

[MillionMilesAway]

They think nobody has a memory?

I think there's a difference between her answering questions on a purported news channel - she has a committee chair position, and it's expected of her - and going into a studio.

If she's been into GBNews studio, that would be different.

 

[Brewster's millions]

I just thought I’d have a quick look at what the brains trust on here made of today’s GDP revisions, showing of course the UK economy to have performed better than both France and Germany since the pandemic, and proving again just how much the initial growth estimates tend to understate UK growth. Sadly however I haven’t seen any comments.

The revisions since the pandemic were of course signalled a couple of weeks ago - startling as they are, particularly in relation to Germany’s very poor performance - but the good news today is the stronger figure for the first quarter of this year as well.

I know how much people on here liked to reference the lack of any UK growth since the pandemic, and of course how the UK compared so poorly to France and Germany - even Russia according to some posters - so I’m keen to hear their thoughts.

Have a great day.

 

[Fred_Quimby]

I just thought I’d have a quick look at what the brains trust on here made of today’s GDP revisions, showing of course the UK economy to have performed better than both France and Germany since the pandemic, and proving again just how much the initial growth estimates tend to understate UK growth. Sadly however I haven’t seen any comments.

The revisions since the pandemic were of course signalled a couple of weeks ago - startling as they are, particularly in relation to Germany’s very poor performance - but the good news today is the stronger figure for the first quarter of this year as well.

I know how much people on here liked to reference the lack of any UK growth since the pandemic, and of course how the UK compared so poorly to France and Germany - even Russia according to some posters - so I’m keen to hear their thoughts.

Have a great day.

I leave these here for your consumption.

The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy

The UK has an underinvestment crisis - our future prosperity depends on this changing.

www.bbc.co.uk

UK inflation forecast to be highest of advanced economies

Prices will rise faster in the UK than any other G7 country this year, a forecast suggests.

www.bbc.co.uk

UK on track for record tax levels, IFS think tank says

A study says taxes will reach 37% of national income by next election - the highest since 1948.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

I just thought I’d have a quick look at what the brains trust on here made of today’s GDP revisions, showing of course the UK economy to have performed better than both France and Germany since the pandemic, and proving again just how much the initial growth estimates tend to understate UK growth. Sadly however I haven’t seen any comments.

The revisions since the pandemic were of course signalled a couple of weeks ago - startling as they are, particularly in relation to Germany’s very poor performance - but the good news today is the stronger figure for the first quarter of this year as well.

I know how much people on here liked to reference the lack of any UK growth since the pandemic, and of course how the UK compared so poorly to France and Germany - even Russia according to some posters - so I’m keen to hear their thoughts.

Have a great day.

Would you be interested in some enchanted legumes?

 

[bluethrunthru]

Dinosaurs

 

[TinFoilHat]

Tax cuts for the rich and I'm going to pay for it by paying more.

Rather than skirt around the question on Sky News this morning the Tory bastards should be honest about that.

 

[East Level 2]

Nonsense and absurd, words that the Tories don’t understand.

Not sure about that: They seem nonsensical and absurd to me.

 

[bluethrunthru]

But 20% VAT added to school fees is the story eh?

 

[BobKowalski]

I just thought I’d have a quick look at what the brains trust on here made of today’s GDP revisions, showing of course the UK economy to have performed better than both France and Germany since the pandemic, and proving again just how much the initial growth estimates tend to understate UK growth. Sadly however I haven’t seen any comments.

The revisions since the pandemic were of course signalled a couple of weeks ago - startling as they are, particularly in relation to Germany’s very poor performance - but the good news today is the stronger figure for the first quarter of this year as well.

I know how much people on here liked to reference the lack of any UK growth since the pandemic, and of course how the UK compared so poorly to France and Germany - even Russia according to some posters - so I’m keen to hear their thoughts.

Have a great day.

I did note the revisions. Here is the link to Reuters on the subject.

Revisions show UK economy no longer the post-pandemic laggard

Britain's economic performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has been much stronger than previously thought, with faster growth than Germany or France, according to revisions to official data released on Friday.

www.reuters.com

German figures are no surprise given the loss of access to Russian gas. Taking in over a million Ukrainian refugees will also have a short term impact - although as some will settle in Germany that negative impact will likely reverse over time.

Countries outside of Europe did far better, but given there is a major war been fought on European soil this is not a huge surprise.

Finally, from the article:

‘Friday's figures are unlikely to be the final word on the topic, however, with other countries also in the process of revising their data.’

None of this is going to move the dial. The Tories have descended into internet crank territory, devoid of talent, ideas and competence. Shifting through the shit for a glimmer of gold ain‘t going to cut it.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

But 20% VAT added to school fees is the story eh?

Didn’t see any of this on the news this morning, the media must realise that these people haven’t got 50p for ‘leccy so won’t be watching it.