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We are still ahead though and looking forward to all remaining restrictions to be lifted within a couple of weeks or so
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More British exceptionalism, Denmark has lifted most of its already.
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First point. BJ’s unpopularity is entirely due to Dominic Cummings’ scurrilous allegations which we fondly refer to as ‘Partygate’. I agree that if those allegations are upheld by the police or the expanded Sue Gray report, he is probably toast, but if not, as seems pretty likely since most of these ‘parties’ were not attended by the PM, and were not arranged by him, then his popularity will begin to be restored. This will probably go on to be the biggest non-story ever.
I suspect the ultimate verdict will be that these were work events or breaks between work events. You know, like the one Sir Keir attended when caught with his beer. The police have already decided to take no action on that, so I think this gives a clear indication of where the partygate allegations will end up.
Second point Labour’s lead in the polls is directly related to Partygate. A General Election is still a way off, and it is most unlikely that the electorate will vote Labour back in again. You only need to listen to what the voters are saying about their opinion of Starmer’s Labour Party to know that.
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You wish. Labour's lead in the polls is directly related to Johnson. Ditch him and the Conservative Party will poll better. Partygate has been an eye-opener for those who still thought him good fun. His decline in popularity has been due to many things including the PPE scandals, Matt Hancock, and the financing of No 10's redecoration. The fact that Sue Gray referred evidence to the Metropolitan Police tells most people where things are going to end up.
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Third point Waiting lists are as high as they are owing to a combination of Labour’s 2008 recession which forced us into austerity and the impact of the pandemic. Sajid Javid now has a plan to tackle this, but it will take time.
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It does not make you popular if these rise especially if you increase taxes and state this is to bring them down.
(You obviously misunderstand how global financial crises occur and whether austerity is a choice or not but that's off topic.)
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Fourth point Inflation is the result of global oil prices and the impact of Covid restrictions coming to an end.
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And the currency devaluing by 20% after the Brexit vote pushing up the price of imports. Again, people are less focused on the cause, it doesn't make you popular if it rises.
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Fifth point You know very well that the rest of the world is also impacted by world oil prices, so I’m not sure what your point is, particularly as Labour would have increased taxes on petrol and diesel.[/B]
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Again, people are less focused on the cause, the point is that it doesn't make you popular if it rises.