Labour. Our next Government.

Haha different political persuasions, that should read.

I think all people are different, I have friends and relatives from different persuasions, one worships Johnson and would vote Tory if her life depended on it and is not in any way wealthy, I have a couple of friends who are very fervent Green supporters, two or three who are on the fence and definitely floating voters and a good few who like myself who at heart a really left leaning liberals, but who will probably vote labour. I do have other friends who may vote Conservative, all of whom are very comfortably financially, but who are a little shaky as they’re not at all comfortable with the last 14 years.

I think that there must be many floating voters now.

I have also said what I think about Labour’s (traditional) desire to punish those who educate their children in independent schools, despite paying the taxes which fund state education

GSM Labour is not intending to ‘punish’ those who choose to educate their children privately. That is a ridiculous assertion. Labour will merely ensure that private schools pay the VAT that other businesses in the UK have to pay. For too long they have benefitted from unfair tax breaks. A Labour government will not eradicate private education. Of course, private schools will pass on the extra costs of having to pay VAT to the customer - after all, they are businesses. There will still be choice for the consumer. Those who can afford it will buy it; those who can’t won’t. No change there!

Germanshepherdsmum

Thank you. Few Conservative supporters raise their heads above the parapet here. The Labour supporters are a cross between an echo chamber and a primary school playground gang.

😂😂😂😂😂 Really come on, GSD

Removing independent schools charitable status and the non dom loophole won’t actually bring in much money but are crowd pleasers.
Am not bothered either way about those issues.

Callistemon21

I'm a floating voter, despite being vilified when I posted that on Gransnet a few years ago. Despite the nastiness I received, I, together with other floating voters, am the voter who will decide on the next Government.

I remain unconvinced by either main party.

Please convince me 🙂

The being unconvinced by either party is where I am at the moment. I find KS unconvincing whenever he speaks.
I think we will get a change, but I remember the desperation for a change of government after 13 years of Labour, so wanting a change is nothing new.

We all know the bullshit that goes with elections, seems to be part and parcel of it, including razzmatazz for the party faithful.
Def all about floating voters this time around and I think a very low turnout too.
Angela Rayner doesn’t inspire confidence, tho she’s only a small part of any Labour government.

MayBee70

Maybe if there were smaller class sizes and more support for problem children, more teaching assistants etc there wouldn’t be a problem. Or if state schools weren’t falling apart. Jamie Oliver tried to work with the government to improve children’s nutrition but the government weren’t interested; I believe Theresa May didn’t want to liase with him.

Exactly this!!

MayBee70

There shouldn’t be a need for private education if the country gave every child the best education possible.

There would still be a “want” rather than a “need” Paying for a child’s education doesn’t equal “better” just “different”. I have direct experience of both.

My only issue with independent schools is their charitable status, they are not charities.

Maybe if there were smaller class sizes and more support for problem children, more teaching assistants etc there wouldn’t be a problem. Or if state schools weren’t falling apart. Jamie Oliver tried to work with the government to improve children’s nutrition but the government weren’t interested; I believe Theresa May didn’t want to liase with him.

Germanshepherdsmum

It’s a choice. Would you remove choice? The problem children in some state schools prevent the rest from getting a decent education. Who wouldn’t want to remove their child from such an environment?

I agree it’s a choice, but it’s not a choice many people can actually make. What do you mean by “problem” children??

I think it’s pretty obvious that many labour supporters will support Ms Rayner and the rest of the labour gang, but those of different political persuasions will not, most especially current conservative supporters.

Personally, I don’t know how anyone can dismiss opposition “pledges” or “manifesto” given that most of us have at least some issues with the govt of the last 14 years.

The only exception to my statement is Reform’s manifesto which read like a primary school story.

It’s a choice. Would you remove choice? The problem children in some state schools prevent the rest from getting a decent education. Who wouldn’t want to remove their child from such an environment?

There shouldn’t be a need for private education if the country gave every child the best education possible.

GS your last paragraph, that is the very reason Labour will not get my vote.

It is goading when you know exactly what will follow. I have given my views on various aspects of Labour’s ‘plan’ and asked questions which have not been answered. Two examples - is not ‘taking tough decisions on spending’ the same as ‘austerity’, and where will the doctors and nurses be found to deal with an additional 40,000 hospital appointments per week, 24/7? I prefer promises which are costed and capable of being delivered.

I have also said what I think about Labour’s (traditional) desire to punish those who educate their children in independent schools, despite paying the taxes which fund state education. I have no axe to grind there as my son had a state education and so will his children, despite his being well able to afford private education.

Smileless2012

I'm unconvinced too Callistemon I want to use my vote but have no idea who to vote for .

👍

26m tonnes of waste plastic bottles are discarded every year in the UK of which only 45% are recycled. The Loony Party has the answer.. Stop making them..

Before you ask…We have found an alternative. Its called glass.

Smileless2012

I'm unconvinced too Callistemon I want to use my vote but have no idea who to vote for .

Could the Official Monster Raving Loony Party be any worse, Smileless?

I'm unconvinced too Callistemon I want to use my vote but have no idea who to vote for .

Maremia

Asking a GN to give an example of how her preferred party is better than Labour, is not 'goading'. It is asking a fair question.

It's much more fun to snipe from the sidelines, Maremia. Especially when your party hasn't a good record to defend.

I'm a floating voter, despite being vilified when I posted that on Gransnet a few years ago. Despite the nastiness I received, I, together with other floating voters, am the voter who will decide on the next Government.

I remain unconvinced by either main party.

Please convince me 🙂

Asking a GN to give an example of how her preferred party is better than Labour, is not 'goading'. It is asking a fair question.

Pantglas2

I live in North Wales and I could weep over the mess Labour have made of our Health service over the 25 years they’ve been in power. Perhaps there’s a better standard of Labour over the border?

Even Plaid have ditched them now!

I think Gething is heading for trouble.
He's no Drakeford.

Thank you. Few Conservative supporters raise their heads above the parapet here. The Labour supporters are a cross between an echo chamber and a primary school playground gang.