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[peteblue]

I think he's got a point Pete. If pensioners stopped eating Avacodo on toast in hipster cafés they'd be able to pay their energy bills.

I only have two bottles of Champagne with breakfast these days…..

 

[Jebus_lives]

And that’s no way to run a country while pretending to be a caring political party. Maybe Starmer could ‘take the knee’ to support the elderly. He would be well advised to be careful, he didn’t ‘win’ the election as he didn’t really get more votes than Corbyn, the conservatives lost it because normal conservative voters refused to vote….

The Tories most definitely lost the election. Spectacularly so.

 

[Jebus_lives]

I only have two bottles of Champagne with breakfast these days…..

You can't tell from your posts.

 

[peteblue]

Hey Pete I’ve had a search and I can’t find it , in 2022 the tories scrapped the warm homes discount scheme in relation to those on disability benefits meaning that 300,000 lost out straight away . Were you unaware , didn’t you not care or were you not seeking to make political capital then ?

Interestingly the then government did nothing then to assist those who missed out or try and see if they qualified for any other benefit . whereas the current government have actually written within theirs that they’re aware of the shortfalls of those applying for pension credit who actual qualify and are working with local authorities to ensure that’s rectified and then they’d still be awarded the payments.

I’ve never even heard of a warm homes discount scheme sorry. If the government do work with local authorities and care groups to ensure that those who need it get it then I will cheer them, but I shall not be holding my breath…..

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Just for clarification - there's heavy elements of sarcasm in my last couple of posts.

I only have two bottles of Champagne with breakfast these days…..

Hard times mate. Sacrifices have to be made.

 

[Harryflashman]

I’ve never even heard of a warm homes discount scheme sorry. If the government do work with local authorities and care groups to ensure that those who need it get it then I will cheer them, but I shall not be holding my breath…..

When it was cut it didn’t impact on you Pete and the media didn’t seek to make it out like a declaration of war on all disabled people .

Funny isn’t it

 

[peteblue]

Just for clarification - there's heavy elements of sarcasm in my last couple of posts.

Hard times mate. Sacrifices have to be made.

I know, it’s either the Butler or the Housekeeper I might have to let go, I’ll keep the Chauffeur obviously……

 

[Harryflashman]

I know, it’s either the Butler or the Housekeeper I might have to let go, I’ll keep the Chauffeur obviously……

It hits us all in different ways Pete , stay strong

 

[peteblue]

It hits us all in different ways Pete , stay strong

I’m trying mate……

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

And that’s no way to run a country while pretending to be a caring political party. Maybe Starmer could ‘take the knee’ to support the elderly. He would be well advised to be careful, he didn’t ‘win’ the election as he didn’t really get more votes than Corbyn, the conservatives lost it because normal conservative voters refused to vote….

I mean, wow, you've voted Tory the last how many years?

Or are you saying there's no pretence of niceness from the Tories and you merrily voted 'nasty party'?

No idea what you are on about in the last bit, you've gone full Davek.

 

[Bohemian Toffee]

I mean, wow, you've voted Tory the last how many years?

Or are you saying there's no pretence of niceness from the Tories and you merrily voted 'nasty party'?

No idea what you are on about in the last bit, you've gone full Davek.

I can't believe you still engage with him.

 

[Amw79]

What pensioners should have done all those years ago was practice aggressive birth control to limit some of the more selfish generations that followed…

Should have worked harder so as not to be relying on state handouts in their retirement. Right?

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

I can't believe you still engage with him.

Pete's awesome.

He's like the mad Scottish fella I chat with whilst walking my dog. Absolutely off his tits, but great fun. Grumpy bugger, moans about anything and everything. Makes very little sense. Fascinating.

 

[peteblue]

I mean, wow, you've voted Tory the last how many years?

Or are you saying there's no pretence of niceness from the Tories and you merrily voted 'nasty party'?

No idea what you are on about in the last bit, you've gone full Davek.

Labour have always promoted this ‘holier than thou’ image, just before they wreck the economy and cause real damage to those who struggle and actually deserve support. The Conservatives normally do a decent job of the economy, but things like Covid don’t help….

 

[Jebus_lives]

Labour have always promoted this ‘holier than thou’ image, just before they wreck the economy and cause real damage to those who struggle and actually deserve support. The Conservatives normally do a decent job of the economy, but things like Covid don’t help….

Thank god we've had the Tories for the last 14 years to hand the baton off in such a strong economic position.