Wrong-Direction
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- Mar 10, 2013
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Simple really isnt it, wont happen though, ever.
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[Finance] Foreign Aid
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Publius Ovidius
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Saltydog
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Bizarrely we also suddenly started receiving these parcels in March and the drivers refused to take them away. However a kindly young neighbor took them to the night shelter until we were able to contact the council to stop them being delivered!
I think it was how I completed my vulnerable persons registration that started the ball rolling.
JC Footy Genius
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- Jun 9, 2015
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A lovely rant that always induces a good thumbing on NSC but please don't forget the pandering to many Daily Mirror/Guardian Readers (apparently a clear majority of Labour voters support reducing the aid budget) oh and even more Independent/New European/ Woke Warrior magazine readers (an even bigger majority of Lib Dems support reducing the aid budget).
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politic...hirds-britons-support-cutting-foreign-aid-bud
Randy McNob
Now go home and get your f#cking Shinebox
- Jun 13, 2020
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A lovely rant that always induces a good thumbing on NSC but please don't forget the pandering to many Daily Mirror/Guardian Readers (apparently a clear majority of Labour voters support reducing the aid budget) oh and even more Independent/New European/ Woke Warrior magazine readers (an even bigger majority of Lib Dems support reducing the aid budget).
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politic...hirds-britons-support-cutting-foreign-aid-bud
just so we're clear on the rules, if I disagree about reducing foreign, am I woke?
JC Footy Genius
Bringer of TRUTH
- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
Not necessarily but you're definitely in the minority.
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,348
what does she consume??
Fortunately the average Brit is fairly generous with their own money - I think we have the highest proportion of the population who donate regularly to charity.
Foreign aid is such a complex subject, it's difficult to get too upset about the government's decision until it's clear how it will impact recipients. My suspicion, however - given the complete lack of empathy this government seems to have - is that we will be spending even LESS on those that need it, whilst at the same time continuing to line the pockets of the rich and un-deserving.
Foreign aid is such a complex subject, it's difficult to get too upset about the government's decision until it's clear how it will impact recipients. My suspicion, however - given the complete lack of empathy this government seems to have - is that we will be spending even LESS on those that need it, whilst at the same time continuing to line the pockets of the rich and un-deserving.
No, leave it, don't go there Zef , don't even suggest anything. . . .
I was wondering that too.
In normal times I wouldn't support a reduction in the foreign aid budget despite the fact I find us giving money to the likes of China and India most unpalatable. The aid should go to poor countries not industrial powerhouses. So in theory I support the move....big BUT coming..............
If we have enough cash sloshing around to throw £16.5bn at the MOD WTF are we doing cutting foreign aid?
The MOD has a very long history of wasting taxpayers money (as any fellow Private Eye readers will be aware). Projects are always very late and significantly over-budget.
Does our great leader think that £16.5bn is going to allow us to duff up China or Russia if the balloon goes up?
Since the Falklands conflict our military might has only been used to try to effect regime change in countries we don't like. We tried using military force in the north of Ireland, in Afghanistan, in Libya, in Iraq....and didn't they all work out well?
So we stop giving foreign aid to feed the poor but give money to the MOD so they can up the weaponry to kill the poor.
And on the same day that essential key workers like binmen, street cleaners etc are shafted with a pay freeze (which will be an effective pay cut) whilst the residents of the Westminster piggery stick their snouts in the trough and get a £3K pay rise next year.
That's caring, compassionate Conservatism for ya. Enjoy!
If we have enough cash sloshing around to throw £16.5bn at the MOD WTF are we doing cutting foreign aid?
The MOD has a very long history of wasting taxpayers money (as any fellow Private Eye readers will be aware). Projects are always very late and significantly over-budget.
Does our great leader think that £16.5bn is going to allow us to duff up China or Russia if the balloon goes up?
Since the Falklands conflict our military might has only been used to try to effect regime change in countries we don't like. We tried using military force in the north of Ireland, in Afghanistan, in Libya, in Iraq....and didn't they all work out well?
So we stop giving foreign aid to feed the poor but give money to the MOD so they can up the weaponry to kill the poor.
And on the same day that essential key workers like binmen, street cleaners etc are shafted with a pay freeze (which will be an effective pay cut) whilst the residents of the Westminster piggery stick their snouts in the trough and get a £3K pay rise next year.
That's caring, compassionate Conservatism for ya. Enjoy!
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
A lovely rant that always induces a good thumbing on NSC but please don't forget the pandering to many Daily Mirror/Guardian Readers (apparently a clear majority of Labour voters support reducing the aid budget) oh and even more Independent/New European/ Woke Warrior magazine readers (an even bigger majority of Lib Dems support reducing the aid budget).
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politic...hirds-britons-support-cutting-foreign-aid-bud
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just racking my brains. I'm sure something happened to our economy since the 2019 Manifesto that might cause the Govt to review its spending promises.
Now what was it?
Randy McNob
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- Jun 13, 2020
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The idea that the Nation is always skint and never any money is classic media brainwashing
From the same people who sell you Brexit saying we're the 6th richest country in the world
portslade seagull
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How much has been spent fighting covid adding to the national debt which the likes of most on here will be paying for in taxes up until we depart and probably are children and their children as well. If all countries are in the same boat who's the rich barsteward with all the money
maffew
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Im pretty sure thats where mine has been delivered from of late judging by the delivery time and temperature on arrival. Could be further.
nicko31
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Yeah there's no magic money tree is there?
JC Footy Genius
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- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
No, they didn't there has always been an understanding the target could change under exceptional circumstances ..
Duty to lay statement before Parliament if 0.7% target not met
(1)If an annual report laid before Parliament in the year 2016 or any subsequent calendar year shows that the 0.7% target has not been met in the report year, the Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after laying the report, lay before Parliament a statement complying with subsections (3) and (4).
(2)If an annual report laid before Parliament in the year 2015 or any subsequent calendar year shows that the 0.7% target has been met in the report year but—
(a)the report is revised under section 1(4) of the 2006 Act by a subsequent annual report, and
(b)the effect of the revision is to show that the 0.7% target was not met in the report year,the Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after laying the subsequent report, lay before Parliament a statement complying with subsection (3).
(3)A statement under subsection (1) or (2) must explain why the 0.7% target has not been met in the report year and, if relevant, refer to the effect of one or more of the following—
(a)economic circumstances and, in particular, any substantial change in gross national income;
(b)fiscal circumstances and, in particular, the likely impact of meeting the target on taxation, public spending and public borrowing;
(c)circumstances arising outside the United Kingdom.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/12/section/2/enacted