MPs snouts firmly back in trough

baby_boomer

Fair though, since it's the way that pension changes have been carried through in the UK and are expected to be carried through in future - whether in the private or public sector.

I hope all three parties will agree to this very necessary change before the next election.

It's the right and only way to go.

mewbie_2

MPs snouts firmly back in trough

I must have missed the time when their snouts were actually out of the trough. Perhaps even they have to come up for air occasionally. Can't imagine Mandy at a trough though - more silver spoon and truffles for him I should think.

prowla

FungusFighter wrote: »

Look how bent the Tories became, power corrupts:eek:

NuLab were bent from the moment they took office.

Graham_Devon

I thought Harriet Harman was the leader for equality?

mvengemvenge

ModernSlave wrote: »

In the middle of a recession, this is how our great leaders choose to lead by example.

http://timesonline.typepad.com/politics/2009/01/a-good-day-to-a.html

Nothing surprises me anymore.

tomstickland

Oh, I'm sure this is all part of the plan to close the gap between rich and poor by hitting those horrible middle class people who try to help their children.

Looking at the current cabinet, who out of any of them has every had a proper job?

mvengemvenge

tomstickland wrote: »

Oh, I'm sure this is all part of the plan to close the gap between rich and poor by hitting those horrible middle class people who try to help their children.

Looking at the current cabinet, who out of any of them has every had a proper job?

Hardly any, I think.

A few have been lawyers, but I think a lot of young MP's have gone straight from uni into being researchers, Spads (Special advisers) and then MP's.

The only guy I've got time for right now is Vince Cable.

Masomnia

Alan Johnson was a postman I believe, and quite a few them were solicitors/barristers or journalists.

And I'm not sure what this has to do with the middle class specifically. Aren't we all being screwed over here?

mvengemvenge

Masomnia wrote: »

Alan Johnson was a postman I believe, and quite a few them were solicitors/barristers or journalists.

And I'm not sure what this has to do with the middle class specifically. Aren't we all being screwed over here?

Alan Johnson, yes, I forgot about him.

What's most ironic is that many people in the world of politics, both Labour/Conservative AND many journalists/writers went to school or university together.

It's like......"we're all great chums, just decide which team you want to be on".

mewbie_2

mvengemvenge wrote: »

It's like......"we're all great chums, just decide which team you want to be on".

It carries on from the school debating society. And for a modern politician it's like choosing between Asda or Tesco - to work in or shop at.