Farmer Saint

I do agree with removal of the triple lock though...sorry TD

I think the two kid cap removal is fine, but also needs to be part of a complete rehaul of the benefits system in general.

So we're back in the Erasmus scheme and looks like we're trying to get into the EU electricity scheme...how long until Customs Union is negotiated?

I agree they probably won't be that brave, but I wish they would be for once.

Inflation down more than expected, 0.5% rate cut please BoE.

As long as it appeals to somebody is that not a good thing? TBH, I don't think their content has been that poor recently, but they're a bloated organisation that probably needs to become more efficient, both process and technology wise.

But you have to keep it going ad infinitum or as soon as you reduce the numbers people will keep coming in. And how many are you planning to send to Rwanda?

It was for 200 people at a time. We get 50k per year. I think most would fancy their odds.

So essentially stop any refugee's.

Are you talking asylum seekers or refugees? Don't forget some Afghani's can and have applied from abroad for a long time. So you would prefer them on the streets would you, stealing food etc?

They can't claim benefits until they're classed as a refugee anyway. The reason we allow in Afghani's is because we decided to stupidly follow the US in, so this wouldn't change this situation anyway. When you say no self sufficient legal income, that would be all refugee's then.

But that's not solving the underlying issue, is it, as the rape has already occured.

Well, we've asked you guys over and over for realistic, workable ideas, and no-one has shown anything. It's like the Manager question, the classic "it's not our job". It's not, but it would be good if you even had a slight go at it.

I think I remember saying something along the lines of it's good news as long as they put safeguards in place to stop it happening every year. I'm surprised it's allowed to happen.

Considering you told him this a few days ago I'm not sure how he can see it as "convenient"??

He's a WUM like Nic, hence why I very rarely indulge him.

What a load of Pony.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/dec/15/uk-mortgage-shake-up-people-on-variable-incomes-could-have-more-payment-flexibility Great idea - will help to get the market moving.

They need to wind their neck's in and get on with their fucking jobs.

No, he said it was one of the factors - I'm assuming you don't think that persecution of people's can lead to extremism then?

Yes, but we all know that, and no-one has denied that.

This forum is so weird. Proper gaslighting just to try to win the internet.

I don't think anyone is arguing that they wouldn't still be killing, are they?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20gl66r0wno Mr Ryvchin says he is somehow both numb and distraught. "It's our worst fear, but it's also something that was outside the realm of possibilities." His organisation has been warning about a spike in recorded antisemitism incidents since Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. But, Mr Ryvchin says, authorities didn't heed the alarm. "I know these people. They get up every morning to try to keep Australians safe. That's all they wanna do. But they failed, and they will know it better than anybody today."

Sorry, what?