In engineering there used to be a saying “measure twice, cut once” it’s better to work smart than rush a job, would less hours lead to shoddy workmanship? There’s still plenty of non automated engineering going on in the work shops of the UK. The group I do deliveries for have a standard 35 hour week with all other hours worked classed as paid overtime. It’s not far off the working week Labour are proposing.
I think Labour’s chances at the election rely on Corbyn being able to repeat his 2017 campaign. That might not be enough but it’s a pre requisite. They need him to galvanise the youth vote again, hold a series of well attended rallies around the country.
But he’s going to spend the campaign sitting on the fence about the main issue that they’re bothered about. He’s going to be evasive about the re-negotiations, evasive about whether he’ll lead a leave campaign. He’s going to have to reconcile contradictory statements from senior Labour MPs. It’s going to be a damp squib of a campaign.
He’ll end up looking like Theresa May.
I think anyone around 60 years old should have the option to cut their days from 5 to 4 (even 3 if they want) with the wage reduced pro rata. A lot of people at that age have seen their kids leave home, paid mortgages and would generally be able to afford it. A lot have retired by then but as in my position I just need to do 3 days a week to tick along. I’d hate to be working 40 plus hours per week, I’ve worked since leaving school and the thought of doing a 5 day grind at this age is not good for the mental well being.We changed from a 40hr week to a 35 hr about 4 years ago as it made sense for the job any extra time we get back in quieter times.
It hasn't affected productivity at all it is only 30 mins a day in effect not really that much.
Of course it is doable, it is already being done.I agree but you will never achieve the standards of top private schools it’s not doable. We should make them the best we can though.
I'm rather more concerned with Corbyn's weasel like behaviour and shit policies than his ugly mug. I would imagine the rest of the electorate who find him toxic, think pretty much the same.Same as johnsons recent pledges then, but with a gaurentee from him we will be in WTO conditions and so economically worse off becaise of a no deal.
Seems a no brainer,
If you want brexit and some security of trade and border issues vote labour and get the option to rubber stamp that deal
If you want a chance to say we have changed our minds and let's call the whole thing off then you have the chance.
If you are deciding not to vote labour because you don't like corbyns face, then you are voting for the wrong reasons imho.
Wonky, farty, little strawberries at Morrison’s £1. A punnet if nice juicy ones off Ashton Market 99p. Support your independent retailers, fruit, veg, meat, fish, etc, mostly cheaper and nearly all better quality.Wonky fruit and veg is where its at with huge savings to be made as the supermarkets flog off their wonky shit.
Wonky, farty, little strawberries at Morrison’s £1. A punnet if nice juicy ones off Ashton Market 99p. Support your independent retailers, fruit, veg, meat, fish, etc, mostly cheaper and nearly all better quality.
I still think Corbyn is the favourite to be PM after the election. But I expect Labour will lose a significant number of seats. They will be able to form a minority government because the tories/dup/Bxp won’t.I actually pretty excited for a GE whilst being slightly terrified the nut-jobs on the far right will get in.
he also freed up two school places for state educated kids .
I disagree, without private schools, 600,000 more kids would need to be educated at the states expense. That’s more Schools, classrooms and teachers to be paid for at the states expense. Or would you squeeze them into overcrowded existing schools?No he didn't free up any school places, under the Education Act of 1996 attending school is compulsory.
The state has to provide education for every kid according to that Act under section 11 A
And the United Nations Universal declaration of Human rights states
Article 26.
(1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory.
This bullshit about freeing up places for other kids is absolute nonsense.
I disagree, without private schools, 600,000 more kids would need to be educated at the states expense. That’s more Schools, classrooms and teachers to be paid for at the states expense. Or would you squeeze them into overcrowded existing schools?
I disagree, without private schools, 600,000 more kids would need to be educated at the states expense. That’s more Schools, classrooms and teachers to be paid for at the states expense. Or would you squeeze them into overcrowded existing schools?
No, I’m highlighting the costs, that is allYou are disagreeing with the law of the land and with the United Nations charter of Human Rights.
In engineering there used to be a saying “measure twice, cut once” it’s better to work smart than rush a job, would less hours lead to shoddy workmanship? There’s still plenty of non automated engineering going on in the work shops of the UK. The group I do deliveries for have a standard 35 hour week with all other hours worked classed as paid overtime. It’s not far off the working week Labour are proposing.
ThanksEvery post proves the truth of one of your previous posts. This place is one vast affirmation of your wit, wisdom and prescience.
There's an undiscovered tribe in the Amazon rain forest who worship you as a god.
Thanks
Likewise - there are a lot of posters on here that regard your every post as affirmation of their opinion of you
Teed off at 1130 so missed this masterful performanceBarn storming stuff from McDonnell.
Nice tribute to Corbyn.
Civil war my arse!
Teed off at 1130 so missed this masterful performance
Gutted - I must see if I can get it on catch-up
In other words, is it possible to predict now with a reasonable degree of confidence whether Labour will be supporting Remain or leave at the referendum?