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    Osborne Speech

    Freezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!

    #2
    Originally posted by Unix View Post
    Freezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!
    Has he got to the Barnett formula yet?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
      Has he got to the Barnett formula yet?
      Not yet... so far making the poor poorer, whats next, tax cut for the rich?

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        #4
        Originally posted by Unix View Post
        Not yet... so far making the poor poorer, whats next, tax cut for the rich?
        That would be their core function, yes. And you guys voted to stay under their hegemony.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
          That would be their core function, yes. And you guys voted to stay under their hegemony.
          Funny indeed. Bet they get in on a deal with UKIP and then the real fun begins. National service for the young poor.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Unix View Post
            Funny indeed. Bet they get in on a deal with UKIP and then the real fun begins. National service for the young poor.
            What is wrong with that?
            Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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              #7
              Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post
              What is wrong with that?
              How much will national service cost and how will you fund it?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
                Has he got to the Barnett formula yet?
                Their 'vow' said it would remain in place.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Unix View Post
                  Freezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!
                  Yikes. That may mean a stark choice between not upgrading the plasma TV to continue watching Jeremy Kyle, or reining in the deep fried pizzas.
                  My heart bleeds!!

                  “The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Unix View Post
                    Freezing most benefits for two years. Ouch!
                    If accompanied by more jobs for the working class then fine.

                    Most of his spending will probably go to QE and hence to the bankers.

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