The Labour Government

[bluethrunthru]

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

In which case they will be breaking several laws

As always, the devil is in the detail.

Some will be devastated that there will be no chlorinated chicken heading our way.

 

[Earlyriser]

In which case they will be breaking several laws

Do you mean like putting horsemeat rather than beef in ready meals?

 

[bluethrunthru]

Do you mean like putting horsemeat rather than beef in ready meals?

That was Findus buying "beef" from Romania wasn't it?

 

[Earlyriser]

That was Findus buying "beef" from Romania wasn't it?

not just that I' afraid

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Do you mean like putting horsemeat rather than beef in ready meals?

Not sure the government got blamed for that, but probably would now as everything is their fault, whether true or not.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Not sure if Starmer calling him “Donald” every 2 seconds was an attempt at friendliness or trying to subtly wind the orange **** up, but either way it was funny.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Should we be letting the market decide when it comes to food safety? Why have any controls at all?

I won't be buying it until someone answers the question I asked before. Why was it unsafe yesterday, but safe now.

The beef that would be exported would have been farmed to at least the same standard as the UK. Heard a farmers spokesman on the radio say that it’s a very good deal, for both countries.

Then it’s down to you whether you’d buy US beef or stick to what we have now.

 

[Brewster's millions]

There’s a distinct possibility that the UK will soon be in dispute with the WTO as a result of this ‘deal’ with the US, given that it affords preferential treatment to one country outside of a formal trade agreement.

All seems a bit rushed and lacking in rigour.

 

[Don Karleone]

"The media isn't mentioning the good this Government is doing," say some who are ignoring the cuts to the WFA and disability benefits.

 

[metalblue]

Wouldn’t quite class Dartford as Islington, I voted for Corbyn previously, I agree with socialist ideals , however as a compromise I’m relieved this current Labour government is in charge after the 14 years of Tories and the rise of Reform- they are doing good but up against a tidal wave of constant abuse and negativity from the press and social media.

You’d vote for a pig in a red rosette. That explains most of your posts.

 

[metalblue]

Why ? Lower interest rates reap a load of benefits for home buyers, owners, Goverment spending and cost of borrowing. It’s good news.

Tell me you don’t understand how the economy works without telling me you don’t understand how the economy works.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Why ? Lower interest rates reap a load of benefits for home buyers, owners, Goverment spending and cost of borrowing. It’s good news.

I think you may find that there are a lot of more distinguished people on the politics forum who have no need for those things and lose out on savings when they lower the interest rates.

Personally, I’m all for it. The newer generation may not get cheaper houses like we got, but the opportunity has always got to be there. One of the reasons why they’re so disenfranchised.

 

[Hertzblue]

not just that I' afraid

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[MeatnSpudsMCFC]

Surprised the Mail et al. aren’t in a celebratory mood. I thought leaving the single market and forging deals with the US and India was what the masses wanted?

 

[moomba]

The beef that would be exported would have been farmed to at least the same standard as the UK. Heard a farmers spokesman on the radio say that it’s a very good deal, for both countries.

Then it’s down to you whether you’d buy US beef or stick to what we have now.

Why did we block it from coming in before?

We were told it was because it didn't meet our food standards.

Has our standards changed, or has their beef and chicken changed?

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Why did we block it from coming in before?

We were told it was because it didn't meet our food standards.

Has our standards changed, or has their beef and chicken changed?

Any US beef I've eaten has been great and I've not grown an extra head or anything.

 

[Hertzblue]

I am not sure why you would be excited about this.
The business is haemorrhaging money that the taxpayer is now on the hook for.
Don't get me wrong, for strategic reasons I agree with the governments decision to step in but where are the new orders to justify this increase in production and recruitment?
The economics haven't changed - our energy prices are too high for this business to be viable on its own merits.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Why did we block it from coming in before?

We were told it was because it didn't meet our food standards.

Has our standards changed, or has their beef and chicken changed?

None of our food standards have changed, the NFU were very strict on that and I don’t think we’d change them anyway as we’re still trying to strike deals with the EU.

I’m not sure the food in America has changed either, just that, like in many countries, there is a degree of latitude that can be taken, with American law enabling the likes of poor animal/farming standards, chlorinated chicken, GM crops and hormone induced cattle.

However, our standards have been set and only those that pass our standards will be able to trade.

Ps. Not seen any mention of chicken in this deal, unless I’ve missed it.

 

[bluethrunthru]

I am not sure why you would be excited about this.
The business is haemorrhaging money that the taxpayer is now on the hook for.
Don't get me wrong, for strategic reasons I agree with the governments decision to step in but where are the new orders to justify this increase in production and recruitment?
The economics haven't changed - our energy prices are too high for this business to be viable on its own merits.

British Railways - British Construction Projects - all the places where steel is needed - still yeah you take the country down - a business saved from closure employing more people cannot be celebrated? Why? LAAAABBBBUUUURRRR