[Politics] The Labour Government

[beorhthelm]

Tata Steel in Port Talbot appears to be one of the first things they are going to try and get a better solution on. Was spoken about on Kuenesberg this morning too.

Tata steel: Labour working on better Port Talbot deal, says MP

Sir Chris Bryant says Tata must not make "sudden moves" that prevent unpicking "a very bad deal".

www.bbc.co.uk

the steel works are a really sticky wicket. there's an easy solution for the jobs: ask Tata to keep the blast furnaces running indefinately. problem is this conflicts with green agenda, the greener arc furnaces require a lot less labour. there's maybe a more difficult but better solution, use the site as an experimental hydrogen fueled furnance. difficult as larger subsidies needed, and dont think this is on the list for green investments.

 

[nevergoagain]

Tata Steel in Port Talbot appears to be one of the first things they are going to try and get a better solution on. Was spoken about on Kuenesberg this morning too.

Tata steel: Labour working on better Port Talbot deal, says MP

Sir Chris Bryant says Tata must not make "sudden moves" that prevent unpicking "a very bad deal".

www.bbc.co.uk

I watched that. Thought the Unite boss was worrying, immediately calling for borrowing and to break the fiscal rules.

 

[rogersix]

I watched that. Thought the Unite boss was worrying, immediately calling for borrowing and to break the fiscal rules.

what fiscal rules?

 

[Sorrel]

I see Tony Blair has started banging the drum for ID cards again. Hopefully he'll get ignored on expense grounds alone. He seems to think it'll help with immigration somehow.

I think a digital ID would be an excellent idea. Most European countries have them and it's a pity we don't. Here's the Estonian one: https://www.id.ee/en/

Unfortunately the idea has been corrupted/conflated by some people into the idea of intrusive government, when really it's a sensible extension of modern digital technology. It would help with immigration as it would help prevent much of the "shadow" economy, which is a major driver for illegal immigration.

We are moving that way anyway - look at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-identity and the idea that these should apply for those who arrive in the country.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Starmer in talks with Germany for closer links with the EU. (allegedly). Don't shoot me, I'm no expert. Is this good or bad? Somehow it feels bad, but if it's a better relationship, surely it's good? Or will he just be diluting the acrimoniously won benefits of Brexit. Whatever they may be.

 

[Blue3]

Absolutely fabulous we have a government that I think we can trust

 

[A1X]

Not that it was ever in doubt, but good to see an immediate shoring up of the pro-Ukraine position of the UK with these visits

 

[nicko31]

Not hanging about. I do genuinely thing this government will be committed to public service.

Going to be very challenging putting out the Tory skipfire and dealing with the rise of fascism across the world

 

[nevergoagain]

what fiscal rules?

Unite chief puts immediate pressure on Rachel Reeves to change fiscal rules

Sharon Graham says new chancellor has ‘not got time to wait for growth’ and needs to borrow to invest

www.theguardian.com

 

[rogersix]

Unite chief puts immediate pressure on Rachel Reeves to change fiscal rules

Sharon Graham says new chancellor has ‘not got time to wait for growth’ and needs to borrow to invest

www.theguardian.com

thank you. seems to make sense after the tories destruction of our once great nation

 

[Bodian]

it’s rained every day they’ve been in power so far!

It's called 'Levelling Up' - making all parts of the country the same.

Although he's obviously gone too far with it, as we've had three glorious days so far!

 

[Weststander]

Starmer in talks with Germany for closer links with the EU. (allegedly). Don't shoot me, I'm no expert. Is this good or bad? Somehow it feels bad, but if it's a better relationship, surely it's good? Or will he just be diluting the acrimoniously won benefits of Brexit. Whatever they may be.

Calling @WATFORD zero .

Can only be a benefit, shirley. Fighting crime, science/tech collaboration, setting young people free from being restricted to the one country of work (works in both directions), easing red tape for business with that vast market 20 miles away.

 

[A1X]

 

[Zeberdi]

I think a digital ID would be an excellent idea. Most European countries have them and it's a pity we don't. Here's the Estonian one: https://www.id.ee/en/

Unfortunately the idea has been corrupted/conflated by some people into the idea of intrusive government, when really it's a sensible extension of modern digital technology. It would help with immigration as it would help prevent much of the "shadow" economy, which is a major driver for illegal immigration.

We are moving that way anyway - look at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-identity and the idea that these should apply for those who arrive in the country.

Now been ruled out by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper’s office

 

[Right Brain Ronnie]

No doubt Keir will be "smashing the gangs" already, I expect immigration to all but stop by day 100.
There will be no messing with those gang smashers.

 

[TomandJerry]

New defence secretary John Healey announced a fresh British military aid package for Ukraine on Sunday as he visited the southern port city of Odesa and met with his counterpart Rustem Umerov

 

[Bodian]

Under the previous government, 90% of people encountered on our morning dog walk would greet you in some way. Today, 50%

I guess it depends on how they greeted you though. 50% of folk with a cheery greeting is preferable to 90% greeting you with a scowl.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I guess it depends on how they greeted you though. 50% of folk with a cheery greeting is preferable to 90% greeting you with a scowl.

True but the 90% were greeting me with cheeriness

 

[Cotton Socks]

Meh, in my excitement that the cost of living may ease, I've overfilled my sausage rolls. The filling has leaked out of the ends and has burst the pastry.
I wanted to give him a chance but they look terrible, so Starmer out I'm afraid.

 

[Zeberdi]

Meh, in my excitement that the cost of living may ease, I've overfilled my sausage rolls. The filling has leaked out of the ends and has burst the pastry.
I wanted to give him a chance but they look terrible, so Starmer out I'm afraid.