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Old 08-08-2022, 19:05   #4021
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You do realise that Summer Recess is for the House, not Government Ministers, don’t you?
Yes, and sufficient government ministers are available to continue keeping the country ticking over until the House is reconvened.

There is nothing unusual about this, so why are you so surprised?

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Old 08-08-2022, 19:09   #4022
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Yes, and sufficient government ministers are available to continue keeping the country ticking over until the House is reconvened.

There is nothing unusual about this, so why are you so surprised?

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#3978, sorry.
Not everyone understands the every day workings of government, don't be too harsh.
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Because he’s a fool. Clinging on til the bitter end to defend Johnson under the premise that he can do no wrong.

Even if you set aside that Government wields significant power beyond fhe legislature - there’s also the possibility of recalling Parliament which has happened on a number of occasions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recall_of_Parliament

The Government that freewheeled off the cliff edge at Brexit is now free wheeling the economy. A Conservative Party unworthy of the name.
Ridiculous post. This summer is no different from any other. If something comes up that justifies recalling parliament, then that's what will be done.

The cost of living issue has been addressed already to take us to the autumn. Liz Truss, the most likely candidate to be the next PM, will put in place plans to help people through the winter months on day one of her premiership.

I don't know why, in this technological age, you are still expecting people to be behind their Whitehall desks.

Incidentally, the PM is back at work in London already. All is well.
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Old 08-08-2022, 19:16   #4024
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Ridiculous post. This summer is no different from any other. If something comes up that justifies recalling parliament, then that's what will be done.

The cost of living issue has been addressed already to take us to the autumn. Liz Truss, the most likely candidate to be the next PM, will put in place plans to help people through the winter months on day one of her premiership.

I don't know why, in this technological age, you are still expecting people to be behind their Whitehall desks.

Incidentally, the PM is back at work in London already. All is well.
I was reading earlier that wee Nicola has sent bojo another begging letter for more money for the self sufficient scotland ,wonder if any one is empowered to open it and laugh.
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Ridiculous post. This summer is no different from any other. If something comes up that justifies recalling parliament, then that's what will be done.
Another wilful display of your own ignorance.

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The cost of living issue has been addressed


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already to take us to the autumn. Liz Truss, the most likely candidate to be the next PM, will put in place plans to help people through the winter months on day one of her premiership.
I wait with baited breath.

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I don't know why, in this technological age, you are still expecting people to be behind their Whitehall desks.
I make no reference to the requirement for any desks in Whitehall. I simply point out there are mechanisms to recall Parliament should that be required - after all recess was your red herring not mine.

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Yes, and sufficient government ministers are available to continue keeping the country ticking over until the House is reconvened.

There is nothing unusual about this, so why are you so surprised?

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#3978, sorry.
I wasn’t - it was just you had stated
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In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s the summer recess. Happens every year, whichever government is in power.
in reply to a post.

It’s interesting that you appear to think that it’s OK, during one of the biggest cost of living crisis in memory, it’s sufficient for the Government to be "ticking over"….

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Not everyone understands the every day workings of government, don't be too harsh.
He basically repeated what I said…

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Yes, and sufficient government ministers are available to continue keeping the country ticking over until the House is reconvened.
Thank you for your input, though - it was up to your usual standard…
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Old 08-08-2022, 20:51   #4027
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It’s interesting that you appear to think that it’s OK, during one of the biggest cost of living crisis in memory, it’s sufficient for the Government to be "ticking over"
Pulling hairs again, Hugh? As already stated, measures are already in place until the autumn and in fact some are rolling out even now as we speak.

The problem relates to the winter months, and the new PM will announce further measures to assist with the winter months in September.

If you are expecting the government to be panicked into blurting out yet more help before the colder months have arrived, you are sadly mistaken. Government is ticking over just nicely for the time being.
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Yes, and sufficient government ministers are available to continue keeping the country ticking over until the House is reconvened.

There is nothing unusual about this, so why are you so surprised?

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#3978, sorry.
Apart from the country going to shit I suppose you're right that there's nothing unusual going on.
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Apart from the country going to shit I suppose you're right that there's nothing unusual going on.
Always nice to get your take on things!

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Apart from the country going to shit I suppose you're right that there's nothing unusual going on.
Yeah but we've got our country back, so that's all good.... We've got rid of those nasty immigrant NHS and care workers. We're facing 13% inflation, and a workforce who are all 'quietly quitting' as their wages fail to keep up. An ageing and decaying nation.
However all's brilliant in OB's la la toryboy land .... Wish I was on his pills
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Pulling hairs again, Hugh? As already stated, measures are already in place until the autumn and in fact some are rolling out even now as we speak.

The problem relates to the winter months, and the new PM will announce further measures to assist with the winter months in September.

If you are expecting the government to be panicked into blurting out yet more help before the colder months have arrived, you are sadly mistaken. Government is ticking over just nicely for the time being.


You genuinely believe that tripe, don’t you?

Millions of families the length and breadth of the country are heading for catastrophe with increased energy prices and mortgage rates and you consider providing them reassurance “blurting out” a policy.

Despicable.
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Always nice to get your take on things!

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In the deprived north where your lot even admit they've been diverting funds to the well off areas it is grim and getting worse, but I suppose it'll be OK because when people start protesting your lot will just pass a other law to try and stop it.

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The problem relates to the winter months, and the new PM will announce further measures to assist with the winter months in September.

If you are expecting the government to be panicked into blurting out yet more help before the colder months have arrived, you are sadly mistaken. Government is ticking over just nicely for the time being.
For lower income families facing significant price hikes in food as well as fuel and housing, this is about the here and now and not the winter.

Meanwhile, in rudderless Britain, the chaos increases with Avanti West Coast pausing ticket sales and halving services!
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Avanti angers unions by blaming ‘unofficial strike action’ for its cutting London trains to northern cities from 7 to 4 per hour

Passengers on one of the UK’s busiest inter-city rail routes face a prolonged period of disruption after the operator of the west coast mainline sharply reduced services, blaming “severe” staff shortages.

Avanti West Coast, which runs services from London to cities in the north of England and Scotland, said on Monday it would implement an emergency timetable from August 14 until “further notice.” It also announced it was temporarily suspending the sale of all tickets.

It will cut services to four trains per hour from London to cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester. The company normally operates seven an hour from London, including three to Manchester.
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For lower income families facing significant price hikes in food as well as fuel and housing, this is about the here and now and not the winter.
For a man who spent much of the last two years feigning interest in the retail and hospitality sectors I’m curious that he doesn’t think discretionary spending by millions of households collapsing is worthy of intervention. Entrepreneurial spirit won’t pay the bills for businesses running on fumes.

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