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Blood on their hands

(60 Posts)
trisher Sat 15-Jun-19 11:44:48

Because I think it is the most important speech ever made on QT and I have no idea why the last thread showing it was cut. I'm posting this again. If GNHQ delete this thread I shall have serious concerns about their political allegiance.
www.facebook.com/BBCQuestionTime/videos/309835353238105/?v=309835353238105

GrannyGravy13 Sun 16-Jun-19 10:27:25

Whilst that figure is appalling I would like to see comparison figures from when the Labour Party has been in power.

Conservative voters, activists and local councillors are not without “empathy”, but I for one could never vote for Labour or Liberal Democrat’s.

Callistemon Sun 16-Jun-19 10:33:32

I put on a link, GrannyGravy, to Fullfact, which gives a balanced view.

GrannyGravy13 Sun 16-Jun-19 10:37:55

Callistemon thank you I am off to “google”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 16-Jun-19 10:56:08

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annep1 Mon 17-Jun-19 02:15:15

Or possibly the type of person who condones Jo Brand's style of 'comedy

Or possibly not Easybee.

Elvive Mon 17-Jun-19 08:46:19

an interesting connection to make, stroppy disabled people must find Jo Brand's comment funny.....ah well.

annep1 Mon 17-Jun-19 09:02:14

Could someone please tell me what Jo Brands milk/acid comment has to do with the post.
I think it's a big assumption to say that the type of people who find her funny would be discourteous to disabled people.

Elvive Mon 17-Jun-19 09:05:03

No, it's perfectly acceptable to lump all lefties together. Milkshake throwing, Jo Brand loving, rude people. Obviously.

annep1 Mon 17-Jun-19 10:10:13

grin