Tag Archives: May

Why I am ashamed to be a Conservative

Posted on June 21, 2019 by henry tapper

I am a member of the Tory Party, Mark Field is my MP , the incident in this video occurred half a mile from where I live and work. I am ashamed. I do not want to be a member … Continue reading →

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Mrs May – where’s your sense of humour?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by henry tapper

The most telling criticism of the U-turn over the dementia tax is that the Prime Minister has been robotic. She was robotic in Wales  squawking “nothing has changed” like a Dalek and she was robotic with Andrew Neil. It is not … Continue reading →

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Tory Theresa gets tough on pensioners.

Posted on May 18, 2017 by henry tapper

THERESA May will end the triple lock on pensions and use the money saved to help younger workers instead. It will be one of the most controversial parts of the Tory election manifesto being unveiled by the PM. She will … Continue reading →

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“How we’re paid” is top of #GE17 agenda

Posted on May 1, 2017 by henry tapper

If there is a debate going on over who next Governs Britain, how we get paid – as workers and pensioners, is at the heart of it. BREXIT may be the most important political issue , but we are no … Continue reading →

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Snap elections – people – and policy! #GE17

Posted on April 20, 2017 by henry tapper

Snapping people The cost of a snap general election will be highest for the politicians, their advisers  and their families who lose their livelihoods on June 8th. It is tough on MPs, especially those who joined since the 5 year term … Continue reading →

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Theresa – first in a very short queue?

Posted on January 27, 2017 by henry tapper

  Sometimes a cartoon will say more than words; this is such a cartoon, these are some times! Theresa May represents Britain and a set of values that are well know if not well articulated. In recent blogs I have … Continue reading →

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Is Farage the EU’s US Ambassador?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by henry tapper

I am  cross with the post US election consensus in British politics. There seems to be a role for Britain “taming” the American right – that starts with neutering Donald Trump. This is total nonsense. Not only is it silly … Continue reading →

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GAD shows you can’t take “company” out of “company pensions” #TATA

Posted on September 26, 2016 by henry tapper

So the mysterious volte face by the Government over the Tata Steel pensions rescue package is a mystery no more. The FT, led by super-snooper Jo Cumbo have unearthed the GAD submission to the DWP consultation on solutions to the … Continue reading →

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So Labour’s given us a choice-what’s wrong with that?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by henry tapper

“gone are the days when your party can be any colour you like so long as it’s blue” I am not going to the Labour party conference but I am going to the Conservative conference in Birmingham next week. I … Continue reading →

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