Anna B   1,365 #421 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Robin-H said: Um probably not no...there isn’t even any particularly compelling evidence that Jesus existed. There is even less evidence he was executed, or the reasons why.. Well that's a divergent argument. I'm not going into. 5 minutes ago, Arnold_Lane said: Seriously?? I deleted the second bit. I didn't want to offend anyone. But you beat me too it. Please see ammended post 448 Edited October 30, 2020 by Anna B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister Gee   797 #422 Posted November 8, 2020 Another U-Turn.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54841316 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
banjodeano   26 #423 Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Mister Gee said: Another U-Turn.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54841316 why didn't he just do it straight away, everyone knew he was going to cave in, he might have just as well got it out of the way, he's the weakest leader we have had for decades, and that includes Maybot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
iansheff   83 #424 Posted November 8, 2020 Just reading the article below where it says: The head of Boris Johnson's vaccine taskforce has billed the taxpayer £670,000 for a team of boutique PR consultants to oversee her media strategy. Kate Bingham, 55, has already spent £500,000 on eight full-time consultants from Admiral Associates - with the team contracted until the end of the year. The costs involved mean that each consultant is on the equivalent of a £167,000 a year salary, according to leaked documents. It is understood that the team help Ms Bingham to draft statements and prepare for media appearances.  This virus has been a good excuse for allowing the Tories to look after their friends with taxpayers money, what a surprise to see that Kate Bingham is married to a cabinet minister, Jesse Norman. Isn't it marvellous along comes the virus and the Government have found plenty of money to give to their friends for contracts that have not been put out to tender.  https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/head-of-boris-johnson-s-vaccine-taskforce-bills-taxpayers-670-000/ar-BB1aNttV?ocid=msedgdhp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Robin-H   11 #425 Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, banjodeano said: why didn't he just do it straight away, everyone knew he was going to cave in, he might have just as well got it out of the way, he's the weakest leader we have had for decades, and that includes Maybot Surely is shows weaker leadership to stick to your guns even when it’s clear the mood of the country is against you, than to admit you were wrong and go above and beyond what was asked for..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M   1,575 #426 Posted November 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Mister Gee said: Another U-Turn.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54841316 Thanks for highlighting this In the middle of the celebrations of Joe Biden winning, many people will have not noticed. 2 hours ago, iansheff said: Just reading the article below where it says: The head of Boris Johnson's vaccine taskforce has billed the taxpayer £670,000 for a team of boutique PR consultants to oversee her media strategy. Kate Bingham, 55, has already spent £500,000 on eight full-time consultants from Admiral Associates - with the team contracted until the end of the year. The costs involved mean that each consultant is on the equivalent of a £167,000 a year salary, according to leaked documents. It is understood that the team help Ms Bingham to draft statements and prepare for media appearances.  This virus has been a good excuse for allowing the Tories to look after their friends with taxpayers money, what a surprise to see that Kate Bingham is married to a cabinet minister, Jesse Norman. Isn't it marvellous along comes the virus and the Government have found plenty of money to give to their friends for contracts that have not been put out to tender.  https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/head-of-boris-johnson-s-vaccine-taskforce-bills-taxpayers-670-000/ar-BB1aNttV?ocid=msedgdhp Yes, all credit to the Tories who have proven themselves to have green fingers when it comes to growing those 'magic money trees'. Even if they are blooming in the back gardens of wives of Tory MPs, donors etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   771 #427 Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Mister Gee said: Another U-Turn.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54841316 Wonder if Mr Rashford will be as forthcoming in tackling another aspect of parents struggling to put food on the table, by backing Manchester food banks' calls to have employers pay the 'living wage' rate?  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-manchester-54847859  This includes a call his employer, Manchester United to do the right thing. Wonder if he'll be throwing his weight behind this campaign from the local food banks because surely if he doesn't, wouldn't it be a might hypocritical not to demand a higher rate of pay for his fellow employees, so they can feed their children? Edited November 8, 2020 by Baron99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister Gee   797 #428 Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Mister M said: Thanks for highlighting this In the middle of the celebrations of Joe Biden winning, many people will have not noticed. Yes, all credit to the Tories who have proven themselves to have green fingers when it comes to growing those 'magic money trees'. Even if they are blooming in the back gardens of wives of Tory MPs, donors etc. No problem M. It seems Manchester United have a young centre forward who’s a better politician than our Prime Minister. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
banjodeano   26 #429 Posted November 8, 2020 Boris is labelled a shapeshifting creep...i cant really argue with that. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/biden-ally-lashes-out-at-shapeshifting-creep-johnsons-racist-comments/08/11/?fbclid=IwAR2btTd3heX6WU7iOOgTPtLicm4GljgZVbCFHZwMlEaaHV-EhLaBSfYh5ak  Former Obama press aide Tommy Vietor responded to Johnson’s congratulatory message last night by calling him a “shapeshifting creep”, adding: “We will never forget your racist comments about Obama and slavish devotion to Trump.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M   1,575 #430 Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Baron99 said: Wonder if Mr Rashford will be as forthcoming in tackling another aspect of parents struggling to put food on the table, by backing Manchester food banks' calls to have employers pay the 'living wage' rate?  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-manchester-54847859  This includes a call his employer, Manchester United to do the right thing. Wonder if he'll be throwing his weight behind this campaign from the local food banks because surely if he doesn't, wouldn't it be a might hypocritical not to demand a higher rate of pay for his fellow employees, so they can feed their children? Rashford will probably be campaigning behind the scene on this issue; and it doesn't have the same traction as his FSM campaign did. I think Rashford's campaign really caught the public mood. but sadly there is only so much 1 individual can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B   1,365 #431 Posted November 9, 2020 19 hours ago, banjodeano said: Boris is labelled a shapeshifting creep...i cant really argue with that. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/biden-ally-lashes-out-at-shapeshifting-creep-johnsons-racist-comments/08/11/?fbclid=IwAR2btTd3heX6WU7iOOgTPtLicm4GljgZVbCFHZwMlEaaHV-EhLaBSfYh5ak  Former Obama press aide Tommy Vietor responded to Johnson’s congratulatory message last night by calling him a “shapeshifting creep”, adding: “We will never forget your racist comments about Obama and slavish devotion to Trump.” Oh dear... That doesn't bode well for our future relationship does it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffbag   224 #432 Posted November 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Anna B said: Oh dear... That doesn't bode well for our future relationship does it? Why, a podcaster voices an opinion on a political person in a different country? Got jack all to do with the current president elect, just looking for media attention Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...