UK General Election 2024 (or 25)

[firlandsfarm]

This thread's about political betting.

And we are discussing the pros and cons of policies

[Michael5482]

This thread's about political betting.

And we are discussing the pros and cons of policies

With theses discussions and opinions driving the market. Lay the Tory's lump on

[firlandsfarm]

With theses discussions and opinions driving the market. Lay the Tory's lump on

A bit like when a team is losing 1-0 then until there is an equaliser will the price drift as the election approaches the final whistle?

[Derek27]

The last UK prime minister to lose 3 by-elections on the same day was Harold Wilson, July 68.

[firlandsfarm]

The last UK prime minister to lose 3 by-elections on the same day was Harold Wilson, July 68.

I wonder if it affected the £ in his pocket?!
(for people of a certain age! )

[greenmark]

Sunak: ""There will be no more talks on pay. We will not negotiate again on this year's settlements and no amount of strikes will change our decision."".

Police officers: 7%
Junior doctors: 6%
Prison officers: 7%
Armed forces: 5%
Teachers: 6.5%

A bold statement. We shall see. He's pinned his reputation on this now. If the unions disagree he's up a certain creek.

[Derek27]

Sunak: ""There will be no more talks on pay. We will not negotiate again on this year's settlements and no amount of strikes will change our decision."".

Police officers: 7%
Junior doctors: 6%
Prison officers: 7%
Armed forces: 5%
Teachers: 6.5%

A bold statement. We shall see. He's pinned his reputation on this now. If the unions disagree he's up a certain creek.

I'll give him credit for taking a tough stance on strikes, in view of a decentish pay offer. As long as he means it and doesn't back down it should deter further strikes.

[greenmark]

Sunak: ""There will be no more talks on pay. We will not negotiate again on this year's settlements and no amount of strikes will change our decision."".

Police officers: 7%
Junior doctors: 6%
Prison officers: 7%
Armed forces: 5%
Teachers: 6.5%

A bold statement. We shall see. He's pinned his reputation on this now. If the unions disagree he's up a certain creek.

I'll give him credit for taking a tough stance on strikes, in view of a decentish pay offer. As long as he means it and doesn't back down it should deter further strikes.

I reckon everyone except the Junior doctors will accept it. They seem to be of the view that their pay has been eroded for years and now they're getting militant.
In reality it looks like they're not really any worse off than anyone else in the NHS, apart from ambulance staff who have done well by comparison.
But asking for 35% is just taking the mick.

[Archery1969]

Why do the Armed Forces get the lowest ?

[Archangel]

A novel, albeit risky way to fund startup businesses

https://youtu.be/pkSvlc43bX0

[Derek27]

After losing the nation tens of billions, a company in Taiwan is paying Lettuce Liz £20,000 an hour for advice on global deplomacy.

[Derek27]

Sunak to launch a crackdown on university bum courses. I hope that includes the golf course management degree.

[greenmark]

Why do the Armed Forces get the lowest ?

Because they can't go on strike?

[Derek27]

Labour MP wisely reminds Sunak that he's only the party's second choice. I'm surprised that line isn't used more often.

[firlandsfarm]

Labour MP wisely reminds Sunak that he's only the party's second choice. I'm surprised that line isn't used more often.

Wow, if they think that's wise it just shows how stupid the rest are!!