Discussion: UK Politics

[MagnarTheGreat]

Associated Press - Census: Christians a minority in England; non-religious grow

 

[squeekness]

Associated Press - Census: Christians a minority in England; non-religious grow

This surprises me. In America, while many no longer attend church they still identify as Christian. Could that be happening here?

 

[Iceman]

Kwasi Kwarteng says he got carried away as chancellor

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The Independent - ‘Worse than feared’: Brexit to blame for £33bn loss to UK economy, study shows

 

[Holy Slapper]

The Independent - ‘Worse than feared’: Brexit to blame for £33bn loss to UK economy, study shows

Who would've thought..., oh I know, EVERYONE OUTSIDE THE UK!

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Millennials are shattering the oldest rule in politics | Financial Times





The Conservatives' Millennial Problem Could Cost Them The Next Election

 

[Iceman]

In the millennial era the conservatives have been so terrible that it's not surprising.

 

[squeekness]

In the millennial era the conservatives have been so terrible that it's not surprising.

What gets me is that it seems to be true across multiple countries, not just one. Like a sickness that keeps spreading.

 

[Iceman]

What gets me is that it seems to be true across multiple countries, not just one. Like a sickness that keeps spreading.

Trump inspired a lot of the worst elements by getting to power in the US (something that felt impossible beforehand) ) and emboldened them that facts don't matter any more.

 

[Iceman]

Andrew Bridgen suspended as Tory MP over Covid vaccine comments

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Reuters - Anti-monarchists plan protests at coronation of Britain's King Charles

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[squeekness]

I was watching GPS with Fareed Zacharia this morning and he too said the UK economy hasn't done well since Brexit. He suggested the UK rejoin but that's easier said than done.

 

[Holy Slapper]

I was watching GPS with Fareed Zacharia this morning and he too said the UK economy hasn't done well since Brexit. He suggested the UK rejoin but that's easier said than done.

Norway route would be easier, though more expensive, but maybe less humiliating.

 

[Sithborg]

Norway route would be easier, though more expensive, but maybe less humiliating.

The EU will make it as embarrassing as possible, no matter the final deal.

 

[squeekness]

The EU will make it as embarrassing as possible, no matter the final deal.

It was ugly pulling out, so yeah, it'll be painful going back in.

 

[Iceman]

Just saw that Nicola Sturgeon is resigning (Furst Minister, Scotland).

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

That's one of the only semi-grownup leaders in the U.K. leaving. To be fair, she was around for longer than many recent prime ministers (since 2014).

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[Iceman]

Good approval rating compared to most recent leaders.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

 

[Holy Slapper]

No studio segment or hosts, just game highlights (which might end up boosting viewership) tomorrow.

 

[Sithborg]

As an American, I have.... many questions.

1. What the **** is modern slavery protections? Isn't it all outlawed?
2. And then, why the **** are you making that protection provisional?

 

[squeekness]

As an American, I have.... many questions.

1. What the **** is modern slavery protections? Isn't it all outlawed?
2. And then, why the **** are you making that protection provisional?

Well, somebody has to work in the sweatshops, right?

 

[henzINNIT]

Who would've thought..., oh I know, EVERYONE OUTSIDE THE UK!

+ about 50% of the UK.

I'm so tired of living in this shambles.