I believe that Labour voters are in general terms very loyal to her Maj so would be switched off by the Member for Wigan, therefore abstaining rather than voting in an election.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?johnds wrote: 01 May 2021, 08:05Lisa Nandy ?
Is that the MP from Wigan who wishes to abolish the Monarchy ?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
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Manoverboard
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I read recently that the cost of a monarchy was significantly less than the cost of a presidency, and how many presidents get the same crowds of tourists for their trooping the colour ceremonies.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?johnds wrote: 01 May 2021, 08:05Lisa Nandy ?
Is that the MP from Wigan who wishes to abolish the Monarchy ?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
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Onelife
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Well, she turns me onManoverboard wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:12I believe that Labour voters are in general terms very loyal to her Maj so would be switched off by the Member for Wigan, therefore abstaining rather than voting in an election.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?johnds wrote: 01 May 2021, 08:05Lisa Nandy ?
Is that the MP from Wigan who wishes to abolish the Monarchy ?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
I’m out of here Squeak! Squeak!
EDIT: Unsubstantiated allegation removed
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Onelife
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They get more at the Cheltenham festival...just sayingtowny44 wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:32I read recently that the cost of a monarchy was significantly less than the cost of a presidency, and how many presidents get the same crowds of tourists for their trooping the colour ceremonies.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?johnds wrote: 01 May 2021, 08:05Lisa Nandy ?
Is that the MP from Wigan who wishes to abolish the Monarchy ?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
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screwy
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Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 10:17Well a fool and his money are easily parted.!towny44 wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:32I read recently that the cost of a monarchy was significantly less than the cost of a presidency, and how many presidents get the same crowds of tourists for their trooping the colour ceremonies.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06
She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
They get more at the Cheltenham festival...just saying![]()
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I believe there is a problem with it.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?johnds wrote: 01 May 2021, 08:05Lisa Nandy ?
Is that the MP from Wigan who wishes to abolish the Monarchy ?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
She is an MP who wishes to serve in Government or even be PM.
It is ‘ Her Majesty’s’ Government and MP’s all swear allegiance,if she doesn’t want a monarchy,don’t work for one.
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towny44
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Even a right wing reactionary like me would consider that a bit undemocratic Screwy.screwy wrote: 01 May 2021, 10:59I believe there is a problem with it.Onelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:06She was expressing her democratic opinion….is there a problem with that?johnds wrote: 01 May 2021, 08:05Lisa Nandy ?
Is that the MP from Wigan who wishes to abolish the Monarchy ?
If we ever reach a point where there is a ‘referendum’ on whether to abolish the Monarchy then that question will already have been answered.
She is an MP who wishes to serve in Government or even be PM.
It is ‘ Her Majesty’s’ Government and MP’s all swear allegiance,if she doesn’t want a monarchy,don’t work for one.
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Manoverboard
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Re: Current Affairs
She could stand but not sit ... just saying
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Onelife
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Re: Current Affairs
screwy wrote: 01 May 2021, 10:54I refer you to Forum rule I.dOnelife wrote: 01 May 2021, 10:17Well a fool and his money are easily parted.!towny44 wrote: 01 May 2021, 09:32
I read recently that the cost of a monarchy was significantly less than the cost of a presidency, and how many presidents get the same crowds of tourists for their trooping the colour ceremonies.
They get more at the Cheltenham festival...just saying![]()
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Stephen
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Re: Current Affairs
30 only allowed at a funeral.......yet
Clubbers' joy at returning to the dance floor in Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-56956244
Clubbers' joy at returning to the dance floor in Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-56956244
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The difference is that the "Clubbers" is a one off trial where everyone has had a Covid test and will be monitored after the event in a hope to regain some semblance of normal life which would also mean that you will be able to have more than 30 at your funeralStephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:3630 only allowed at a funeral.......yet
Clubbers' joy at returning to the dance floor in Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-56956244
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Stephen
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david63 wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:43The difference is that the "Clubbers" is a one off trial where everyone has had a Covid test and will be monitored after the event in a hope to regain some semblance of normal life which would also mean that you will be able to have more than 30 at your funeralStephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:3630 only allowed at a funeral.......yet
Clubbers' joy at returning to the dance floor in Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-56956244![]()
I know that, but how strict I wonder are they with covid testing dates. Are they requesting on the day, the day before, the week before evidence of testing .....A few hundred I might understand, but 3000 is just asking for trouble.
I would have thought it more sensible to test the rule out first with more sensible occasions such as weddings and funerals.
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Manoverboard
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One's Wedding invitation reads ; " This is an experiment, guests come at their own risk " 
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Onelife
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Stephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:50david63 wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:43The difference is that the "Clubbers" is a one off trial where everyone has had a Covid test and will be monitored after the event in a hope to regain some semblance of normal life which would also mean that you will be able to have more than 30 at your funeralStephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:3630 only allowed at a funeral.......yet
Clubbers' joy at returning to the dance floor in Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-56956244![]()
I know that, but how strict I wonder are they with covid testing dates. Are they requesting on the day, the day before, the week before evidence of testing .....A few hundred I might understand, but 3000 is just asking for trouble.
I would have thought it more sensible to test the rule out first with more sensible occasions such as weddings and funerals.
Looking at the pictures 3000 seems to be an over estimate but I do agree with your point that fewer would probably have provided the same data.
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oldbluefox
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I doubt there would be many grannies or over 30's even at that rave. Different age demographic compared to a wedding or a funeral.
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Mervyn and Trish
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Maybe it's actually an experiment in natural selection. Just saying......
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Stephen
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oldbluefox wrote: 01 May 2021, 13:41I doubt there would be many grannies or over 30's even at that rave. Different age demographic compared to a wedding or a funeral.
Of course it is. But I would have thought it more important to allow more people to attend a wedding that has been planned for ages or pay last respects at a funeral than testing out a rave.
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Kendhni
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Listening to one of the reports this morning, the procedure was that you bought a ticket, you then went for one of those rapid tests, if the response came back as negative then you got your ticket stamped and you could go in. I got the impression it was all done in real time.Stephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:50david63 wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:43The difference is that the "Clubbers" is a one off trial where everyone has had a Covid test and will be monitored after the event in a hope to regain some semblance of normal life which would also mean that you will be able to have more than 30 at your funeralStephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 12:3630 only allowed at a funeral.......yet
Clubbers' joy at returning to the dance floor in Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-56956244![]()
I know that, but how strict I wonder are they with covid testing dates. Are they requesting on the day, the day before, the week before evidence of testing .....A few hundred I might understand, but 3000 is just asking for trouble.
I would have thought it more sensible to test the rule out first with more sensible occasions such as weddings and funerals.
I was saddened to hear one person proclaiming that it it was "the best day of their life" - you wonder what soulless, worthless, unfulfilled lives they must be leading if that is 'the best' of them. Another said she had spent all week picking her outfit - yet she still looked like a tramp on a street corner ... guess I am not down with the young dudes these days.
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Kendhni
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We need canaries to check if it is safeStephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 14:16oldbluefox wrote: 01 May 2021, 13:41I doubt there would be many grannies or over 30's even at that rave. Different age demographic compared to a wedding or a funeral.
Of course it is. But I would have thought it more important to allow more people to attend a wedding that has been planned for ages or pay last respects at funeral than some a rave.
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oldbluefox
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Quite!!!Kendhni wrote: 01 May 2021, 14:17We need canaries to check if it is safeStephen wrote: 01 May 2021, 14:16oldbluefox wrote: 01 May 2021, 13:41I doubt there would be many grannies or over 30's even at that rave. Different age demographic compared to a wedding or a funeral.
Of course it is. But I would have thought it more important to allow more people to attend a wedding that has been planned for ages or pay last respects at funeral than some a rave.
I was taught to be cautious
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david63
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Why cannot some people be patient?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56955105
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56955105
So he is now an expert on Covid is he? And if restaurants did open earlier and the result was another lockdown, or restrictions, I wonder who would be the first one whinging that we came out of lockdown too soon?restaurateur Hugh Osmond called for a faster reopening before 17 May.
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Stephen
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There’s always some p***ock who thinks he knows better.
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Watched Andrew Marr this morning interviewing Lisa Nandy and thought how refreshing it was to hear a politician answering his questions without all the side maneuverers you get from most politicians.
P.s I’m done with Theresa, I’m right behind Lisa now

P.s I’m done with Theresa, I’m right behind Lisa now
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Manoverboard
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Take care she doesn't report you for sexual harassmentOnelife wrote: 02 May 2021, 10:40Watched Andrew Marr this morning interviewing Lisa Nandy and thought how refreshing it was to hear a politician answering his questions without all the side maneuverers you get from most politicians.
P.s I’m done with Theresa, I’m right behind Lisa now![]()
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