The Labour Government

[Bournemouth Blue]

Any party with a landslide at an election seems to think they can do what they want. They can, but it will have consequences down the line. That is all I am saying.

 

[Dereck Jeffries 3 wd]

Didn’t have you down as a Labour voter.

Very good !

My thoughts are simple about all people in politics. Almost all are liars, cheats and bent.

 

[blueinsa]

This wouldn’t be defended on here if it was a Tory government discussing this policy so I don’t see why anyone would defend Labour doing it.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

This wouldn’t be defended on here if it was a Tory government discussing this policy so I don’t see why anyone would defend Labour doing it.

Never thought I’d see the death of the Tory party in my lifetime but to see the Labour Party trying to take its place is disappointing to say the least.

 

[Don Karleone]

This wouldn’t be defended on here if it was a Tory government discussing this policy so I don’t see why anyone would defend Labour doing it.

Most won't defend it, they'll ignore it. Pretty much complete silence on it.

 

[bluethrunthru]

I have to wonder how getting people with long covid and disabilities leads to growth. First thing is will businesses even want to employ someone with those issues? Each employer has to have a workplace HR and disciplinary code. If they take someone on and they fall under that code its just cost and repeated meetings to apply the disciplinary requirements to sack them. That will not lead to growth - just tax the rich, tax the earnings on shares equal to income FFS - stop pussyfooting about

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Most won't defend it, they'll ignore it. Pretty much complete silence on it.

I’d suggest most won’t defend it, right or left. Personally I’d like to see the detail rather than the spin.

I know you have a personal interest in this and understand your concerns. I’d be very surprised to see those who have genuine claims, coming in the firing line.

We do need to reform how we do business in an area that has seen huge growth in people being unable to work. Why isn’t there a GRoW scheme in place for these people, do we just leave them by the wayside at a cost to the tax payer?

 

[hampshireblue]

Any party with a landslide at an election seems to think they can do what they want. They can, but it will have consequences down the line. That is all I am saying.

you 're right it will. The whole system is broken at present and where to start is key but there has to be buy in from the population. As an example: a couple live opposite my mother-in-law and own their house. They have now acquired another house which a close family member lives in, doesn't work and gets the rent paid by the council. Public funds are effectively paying the mortgage and so the couple will eventually own 2 houses, one of which the daughter has been living in and getting her rent paid. And they are not the only ones. Now, to me, that is where they should be starting reform as this will almost certainly gain acceptance as the first step to reform.

 

[blueinsa]

you 're right it will. The whole system is broken at present and where to start is key but there has to be buy in from the population. As an example: a couple live opposite my mother-in-law and own their house. They have now acquired another house which a close family member lives in, doesn't work and gets the rent paid by the council. Public funds are effectively paying the mortgage and so the couple will eventually own 2 houses, one of which the daughter has been living in and getting her rent paid. And they are not the only ones. Now, to me, that is where they should be starting reform as this will almost certainly gain acceptance as the first step to reform.

I bet they have Sky and a flat screen tv as well…

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

you 're right it will. The whole system is broken at present and where to start is key but there has to be buy in from the population. As an example: a couple live opposite my mother-in-law and own their house. They have now acquired another house which a close family member lives in, doesn't work and gets the rent paid by the council. Public funds are effectively paying the mortgage and so the couple will eventually own 2 houses, one of which the daughter has been living in and getting her rent paid. And they are not the only ones. Now, to me, that is where they should be starting reform as this will almost certainly gain acceptance as the first step to reform.

First thing that needs reforming is Parliament and what MP’s are allowed either to do or vote on.

When 13% of MP’s are landlords and they own 184 properties between them, there’s more chance of Southampton winning this seasons PL than there is any reform of the housing market. The last government couldn’t even get a bill through parliament that said rental homes had to be ‘fit for human occupation’, as they had 83 landlords, with this government being just as bad, so there’s no chance of them looking at rent reform, sadly.

 

[hilts]

This wouldn’t be defended on here if it was a Tory government discussing this policy so I don’t see why anyone would defend Labour doing it.

That's the only reason why they are doing it, austerity and taking money off the old and disabled is suddenly necessary.

Labour supporters spinning Labour policies.

 

[BlueHammer85]

First thing that needs reforming is Parliament and what MP’s are allowed either to do or vote on.

When 13% of MP’s are landlords and they own 184 properties between them, there’s more chance of Southampton winning this seasons PL than there is any reform of the housing market. The last government couldn’t even get a bill through parliament that said rental homes had to be ‘fit for human occupation’, as they had 83 landlords, with this government being just as bad, so there’s no chance of them looking at rent reform, sadly.

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The real reason. It is a terrible time to do buy-to-let at today's house prices.

 

[bluenova]

First thing that needs reforming is Parliament and what MP’s are allowed either to do or vote on.

When 13% of MP’s are landlords and they own 184 properties between them, there’s more chance of Southampton winning this seasons PL than there is any reform of the housing market. The last government couldn’t even get a bill through parliament that said rental homes had to be ‘fit for human occupation’, as they had 83 landlords, with this government being just as bad, so there’s no chance of them looking at rent reform, sadly.

The numbers are very different in this parliament - whether that makes a difference, I don't know, but the landlord MPs are nowhere near as powerful.

The Tories wouldn't have been anywhere close to a majority without their landlords in the last parliament. Labour could take out all their landlords and still have a 100+ majority.

 

[PuncturedBicycle]

Never thought I’d see the death of the Tory party in my lifetime but to see the Labour Party trying to take its place is disappointing to say the least.

Following the lead of the democratic party in the USA. Tax jobs, punish the elderly and severely disabled to fit into self-imposed budgetary restrictions.

 

[Manc in London]

This wouldn’t be defended on here if it was a Tory government discussing this policy so I don’t see why anyone would defend Labour doing it.

To be fair, we know the Tories do those things out of spite.

What Labour are doing is just wrong. Misguided. Refusing to raise monies from those who can afford it out of fear. It is shameful.

 

[Norbert D]

so Starmer thinks we need austerity 2.0, punish those who can't fight back and leave no clear water between him and the Tories....the Dem's did that in America and paved the way for Trump.
Farage must be licking his lips..

Starmer decries ‘worst of all worlds’ benefits system ahead of deep cuts

PM expected to announce billions in savings from personal independence payment, the main disability benefit

www.theguardian.com

 

[Manc in London]

so Starmer thinks we need austerity 2.0, punish those who can't fight back and leave no clear water between him and the Tories....the Dem's did that in America and paved the way for Trump.
Farage must be licking his lips..

Starmer decries ‘worst of all worlds’ benefits system ahead of deep cuts

PM expected to announce billions in savings from personal independence payment, the main disability benefit

www.theguardian.com

Fair point. There are similar examples in Europe. It's sad.

 

[Kompany Car]

The real reason. It is a terrible time to do buy-to-let at today's house prices.

Thats only an issue if you are your typical, get a few houses and use as a future pension type investor. Wealthy people dont pay these interest rates. They borrow against assets at much lower rates.

 

[mackenzie]

My son's situation is perhaps a snapshot of this country at this time;
My son is 42 and recently returned to the UK very unwell, after working in the Czech Republic for 8 years.
He has no fixed home as I live in a studio apartment and there's no room. Thankfully, his half sister (who has 3 kids) lets him sleep on her sofa for 3 nights and then he has my flat when I'm not here.
He tried to work. Managed it for a few weeks with an ex manager, but his mental health has deteriorated because of his living arrangements. He was self employed at this time, earning good money, but can't rent privately because the letting agents want evidence of 12 months self employment invoices. Then he had to leave work because his mental health was getting worse because of no fixed base.
So we have tried getting a flat together. Again, his absence from the UK is proving difficult for the checks that they do and my income alone is below some of the rental requirements. So the letting agents then want a UK home guarantor. I have some relations who are UK home owners but have declined because of the credit rating effect.
So we are now at an impasse. With my son's mental health getting worse by the day.
He got a GP appointment this morning, but it was with a mental health practitioner who gave him a fit note but said he can't prescribe meds. Oh, and who also suggested "talking is better than tablets"

I fucking despair, I really do.