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Should you vote Liberal?

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whitewave Tue 25-Apr-17 12:37:01

Here we go then. I am going to outline all the information I can get hold of without the flim flam and criticism of other parties.

Other folks are more than welcome to join in - but I would ask you keep it as objective as possible without the temptation of trashing the opposition. We can do that on other threads. I always bite off more than I can chew so will appreciate help -cheers!!

This stuff has been kindly donated by another gran whose name escapes me at the moment but I will add it later.

The following can be described as a statement of intent - it isn't the manifesto, so it can be compared to the manifesto when it gets published

Economy/Business
We intend to achieve a growing stable economy

1. Ensure regional growth
2. Embrace new technology
3. Belief in globalisation
4. Live within our means
5. Sensible deficit reduction - but also productive investment in infrastructure, skills and training.
6.Fair corporate tax code - multi-nationals must pay their fair share
7. Help entrepreneurs and small business

Health
We believe in the National Health free at the point of use

1 Additional investment as a matter of urgency
2 we have called for a cross Party commission to look how we can deliver sustainable development for health care in the longer term
3 Belief in healthcare for all both physical and mental health
When in government we ensured additional investment plus the first ever treatment waiting standard for mental health
4. Support to introduce a regulated cannabis market.

GracesGranMK2 Mon 05-Jun-17 23:34:37

I am just beginning to wonder if we have had a influx of Mumsnetters - if so I wonder why. Perhaps they have all suddenly become granssmile

Jalima1108 Mon 05-Jun-17 23:36:10

I think I have seen Lynnieg posting before.

It came across as unkind djen whatever you think of him but no, I didn't see it so I don't know how much he interrupted. Was he trying to emulate Paxman?

Lynnieg Mon 05-Jun-17 23:38:03

I post on both forums, I believe it's allowed?

durhamjen Mon 05-Jun-17 23:38:07

Did you watch it, Jalima?
He interrupted rather a lot. I had hoped that as he was on he wouldn't try to take over from Paxman or Neil in the interruption stakes, but he tried hard enough, as varian said.
Perhaps he should think about taking more care of his voice himself. It wasn't necessary to interrupt as much.

Jalima1108 Mon 05-Jun-17 23:38:08

It seems to happen from time to time - an influx of Mumsnetters I mean.

Young ideas and opinions are always good
grin

Jalima1108 Mon 05-Jun-17 23:39:50

No, I didn't
It's not really a good interviewing technique in fact, very irritating for the audience.
Better to let someone tie themselves up in knots (whoever they are) then strike with a relevant question.

Lynnieg Mon 05-Jun-17 23:40:38

There are grandmothers, including myself, on Mumsnet. Different problems are dealt with in different places.

GracesGranMK2 Mon 05-Jun-17 23:54:16

Is a sort of call put out do you think Jelima? I am happy believing they have all just become Grans - why else would they come?

Oh just seen your post Lynnieg. Is Gransnet helping you currently with a problem? (was it the vibrator thread - I haven't laughed so much for years).

Jalima1108 Mon 05-Jun-17 23:59:40

I don't know.

Perhaps GN is advertised on MN - after all grannies are mums too to state the b******' obvious
Or perhaps 2017 is a boom year

But then again not everyone on here is a grandma, grandad or a mum (or dad)

We don't know if Mrs Robinson is on here either

moon

MaizieD Tue 06-Jun-17 00:01:16

I know of several grandmothers who post on mumsnet. I do it myself from time to time. After all, if you're a gran you must be a mum, too.
As I've said before, you can find some good intelligent stuff on mumsnet (as well as hugely entertaining washing and parking threads...)

MaizieD Tue 06-Jun-17 00:03:03

Xpost Jalima pointing out the b***** obvious grin

Lynnieg Tue 06-Jun-17 00:11:19

No not the vibrator thread although it's very funny grin

varian Tue 06-Jun-17 11:09:35

This thread seems to have strayed quite a long way from the question "should you vote Liberal?" (which I take to mean Liberal Democrat)

The answer is YES, of course you should, you know it makes sense .

varian Wed 07-Jun-17 19:21:26

If you have not already voted by post, make sure that you vote tomorrow and make your vote count by voting for the Liberal Democrats.

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