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Chancellor's Autumn Statement
GeorgeHowell
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20606382
No real surprises other than perhaps the total cancellation of scheduled 3p fuel duty increase.
Osborne described Balls's response as the worst ever, and so it was. No surprise there then either.
No real surprises other than perhaps the total cancellation of scheduled 3p fuel duty increase.
Osborne described Balls's response as the worst ever, and so it was. No surprise there then either.
No-one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions. He had money as well.
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
Margaret Thatcher
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
Margaret Thatcher
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I thought I just heard on the radio that the corporation tax rate is being cut but can't find anything on the news website.
Did anyone else hear this or was it just me wishful thinking?0 -
GeorgeHowell wrote: »http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20606382
No real surprises other than perhaps the total cancellation of scheduled 3p fuel duty increase.
Osborne described Balls's response as the worst ever, and so it was. No surprise there then either.
No surprises in your comment George0 -
I thought I just heard on the radio that the corporation tax rate is being cut but can't find anything on the news website.
Did anyone else hear this or was it just me wishful thinking?
I think it is the headline rate, not necessarily the small business rate. It's going to follow the already announced cuts down in 1% increments until it sits at 21% in 2014. AIUI it will not be extended to banks.Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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No surprises in your comment George
Well I'm glad that my consistency and unwavering commitment to common sense and common justice has not gone unnoticed.No-one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions. He had money as well.
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
Margaret Thatcher0 -
No surprises in your comment George
On this I have to agree with George, Balls was awful, not just in weak content but delivery."If you act like an illiterate man, your learning will never stop... Being uneducated, you have no fear of the future.".....
"big business is parasitic, like a mosquito, whereas I prefer the lighter touch, like that of a butterfly. "A butterfly can suck honey from the flower without damaging it," "Arunachalam Muruganantham0 -
GeorgeHowell wrote: »Well I'm glad that my consistency and unwavering commitment to common sense and common justice has not gone unnoticed.
George I try to read most of your posts but cannot always follow you as I am not always the sharpest knife in the drawer.0 -
grizzly1911 wrote: »On this I have to agree with George, Balls was awful, not just in weak content but delivery.
I think that the Labour Government need to have a shuffle, and move on the ones who cannot achieve at leased a reply with some substance.0 -
George I try to read most of your posts but cannot always follow you as I am not always the sharpest knife in the drawer.
In my reckoning being able to openly acknowledge not being the sharpest knife does in itself make you a lot sharper than many others, Bertie.No-one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions. He had money as well.
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
Margaret Thatcher0 -
Whats needed is those projected growth figures to become reality...for the sake of the UK citizens...especially the young who are struggling to make a decent start in life.
The emphasis on the budget deficit by all political parties and the media has become a depressing routine...we need to get rid of the negatives.
Total government spending is still intact...wether theres a budget deficit or not...and its financed which is the main thing.
We need more long term planning without government interference...who are only interested in short term results...but that doesn't look likely..
Theres a lot to be happy about...0 -
I think that the Labour Government need to have a shuffle, and move on the ones who cannot achieve at leased a reply with some substance.
As Osborne alluded, Balls is there because he was a central mamber of the Brown-ite cabal. So was E Milliband, which may explain why he tolerates him. As far as I know Balls has very limited back bench support and is unsurprisingly deeply unpopular with many, but Milliband probably prefers not to have him as a loose cannon outside of the tent. I hope he keeps him where he is, as a total liability to the opposition.No-one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions. He had money as well.
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
Margaret Thatcher0
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