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Is this how it happened? A couple of years ago the G8 conference discussed the financial state of their part of the world and found that each one of them were paying out more in benefits and government... Show more »Is this how it happened? A couple of years ago the G8 conference discussed the financial state of their part of the world and found that each one of them were paying out more in benefits and government expenses than they were receiving in taxes. Further conferences with the members of the G20 nations revealed that the majority were in the same position and needed to take some action, but what? A committee was set and investigations were carried out. Three options were discussed 1: Revalue the currencies, temporary solution at best. 2: Raise taxes, again only a temporary solution. 3: Cut benefits, very unpopular with the people. Then America came up with the thought that some of their banks had leant money to individuals to buy houses at exorbitant interest rates, knowing that they could not pay back the loans. Some of those loans were sold on to other nations banks as a good investment, the interest rates being higher than they could raise elsewhere. As several nations were involved a crisis could be created and some banks and building societies could be forced to go under. This would then be used to create a system where governments could look to decrease for ever the percentage of GNP that is used to pay benefits etc. I am sure there are far more intelligent people out there than I am who could explain this situation, but I do feel that it has been manufactured deliberately. Show less »
Submitted by: punchy | 1 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: World Affairs | Report |
Dear Simon I understand you will be voting against the student fees bill today, you are obviously a true Lib Dem MP, congratulations!
Submitted by: dew301261 | 2 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report |
What are your views on AV? As a supporter of electoral reform, i am not heavily in favour of it. It seems to be more of a gesture to those who seek reform, rather than real change. AV is not a proportional... Show more »What are your views on AV? As a supporter of electoral reform, i am not heavily in favour of it. It seems to be more of a gesture to those who seek reform, rather than real change. AV is not a proportional system and in many cases could end up extrapolating parties majorities. Furthermore legislation on AV will set back the cause of real electoral reform for another 10-20 years as there will not be much public appetite for it after the referendum either way it goes. Would it not be better to give the country more of a choice on such reform, rather than enforce this lack luster option. Show less »
Submitted by: | 4 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Electoral Reform | Report |
What are your views on the recent announcement of a private university, surely this goes completely against liberal democrat values of social mobility in further education and is against liberal democrat... Show more »What are your views on the recent announcement of a private university, surely this goes completely against liberal democrat values of social mobility in further education and is against liberal democrat promises on not raising tuition fees. Show less »
Submitted by: | 2 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Education | Report |
How much damage has the VAT rise done? Is there a comparison to be made with the Australian Democrats and their experience with GST? Details on wikipedia.
Submitted by: beancook | 2 votes for this..
Macmillan, the cancer charity, Multiple Sclerosis Trust and many others charities dealing with the sick and disabled have condemned the Work Related Assessment for those who should receive disability... Show more »Macmillan, the cancer charity, Multiple Sclerosis Trust and many others charities dealing with the sick and disabled have condemned the Work Related Assessment for those who should receive disability benefits as unfit for purpose. Paul Gregg, the architect of the new assessment, reflecting on perceived errors in the process, told The Times: 'To go ahead with these problems is not just ridiculous. It is, in fact, scary.' How can the coalition justify going ahead with its zealous targeting of those on Disability Living Allowance when there is overwhelming evidence that the new system fails the most vulnerable in society? Show less »
Submitted by: Sagaris | 8 votes for this..
What guarantees will the Liberal Democrats be fighting for to ensure that people who are involved in free schools, and transitions to academy status are aware, and show an understanding of the the latest... Show more »What guarantees will the Liberal Democrats be fighting for to ensure that people who are involved in free schools, and transitions to academy status are aware, and show an understanding of the the latest research and understanding of child development and learning which is clearly vital to the success of any education regime, and has been recognised by most education experts as having an extremely positive influence on the development of the current curriculum. Similarly, why is there no evidence of this critical research influencing the proposed changes to the curriculum? Show less »
Submitted by: | 8 votes for this..
Do you share Andy Burnham's grave concerns for the future of the NHS
Submitted by: sconway | 5 votes for this..
How do the Liberal Democrats feel about the change in education policy, that started with the renaming of the Department for Children Schools and Families, to supposedly bring focus on 'core values', ... Show more »How do the Liberal Democrats feel about the change in education policy, that started with the renaming of the Department for Children Schools and Families, to supposedly bring focus on 'core values', when all the evidence and research over the last few decades has increasingly shown that a child's learning is massively affected by their home environment. Will the Liberal Democrats be fighting to retain the excellent progress that the previous government made with its pilot schemes to provide mediatory support between schools and families. Show less »
Submitted by: | 5 votes for this..
"Senior Lib Dems whisper that Vince Cable, the Lib Dem business secretary, never really believed his pre-election rhetoric that cuts should be delayed until 2011." Is that the impression you get?
Submitted by: LabMike66 | 5 votes for this..
Don't you feel guilty of ignoring your manifesto promises in exchange for the manipulated power the Tories appear to be giving you.I like many others will not support your party again.
Submitted by: land | 4 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics |
How can the coalition justify aiming to remove 20% of people from receipt of Disability Living Allowance, when the DWP says less than 1% are fraudulant? This means you are aiming to remove genuinely disabled... Show more »How can the coalition justify aiming to remove 20% of people from receipt of Disability Living Allowance, when the DWP says less than 1% are fraudulant? This means you are aiming to remove genuinely disabled people from a vital support, which also acts as a passport benefit to income support and housing benefit. Show less »
Submitted by: Twitter_MindInFlux | 32 votes for this..
After 10 years of inactivity, when will we see some development at Southwark Council's Elephant & Castle site ?
Submitted by: Giloemerson | 5 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Local Issues |
Will the Lib Dem parliamentary group, of which you are the most senior non-ministerial member, fight for full marriage equality in the recently announced "consultation" rather than accept current inadequate... Show more »Will the Lib Dem parliamentary group, of which you are the most senior non-ministerial member, fight for full marriage equality in the recently announced "consultation" rather than accept current inadequate plans for religious civil partnerships? Show less »
Will the Lib Dem parliamentary group, of which you are the most senior non-ministerial member, fight for full marriage equality in the recently announced "consultation" rather than accept current inadequate plans for religious civil partnerships?
Submitted by: Twitter_jaekay | 14 votes for this..
Dear Mr Hughes, how can greater efficiency be achieved within government and local authority departments when there are no consequences to those departments for being wasteful? Will you support the delivery... Show more »Dear Mr Hughes, how can greater efficiency be achieved within government and local authority departments when there are no consequences to those departments for being wasteful? Will you support the delivery of a system of penalties which can be applied to departments who are shown to be inefficient? Show less »
Submitted by: error | 5 votes for this..
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