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IronGiant Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:33

Jim is a firecracker.He has a very short fuse. Cross him at your peril.

richp007 Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:34

Don't worry I know just how to cheer Jim up. Unfortunately though I have to play it cool for a bit now after my recent ban, so we'll see if he's still angry in a few weeks data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7

weaviemx5 Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:35

Has anyone clarified if the Tory leadership contenders fall under the remit of "campaigning" or official MPs?Only that Boris has now apparently suggested using over £9billion of funds put aside to deal with No Deal Brexit issues to offer a tax cut to those paid between £50-80k and currently paying 40% tax.With the national average wage being around £30k, I assume he's not throwing more misleading figures around which won't come to fruition when scrutinised?

Trollslayer Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:36

This is why Boris is dangerous.
He talks about a hard Brexit then this.

nheather Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:36

See that Boris is saying that he will increase the 40% tax threshold to £80k.Whilst I would benefit from this, even I think this is crazy.That is throwing a load of tax income away at a time when budgets are insufficient and creating a bigger divide between the poor and the wealthier.

Cheers,

Nigel

springtide Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:37

I am wondering if Boris is planning a re-branding exercise of May's deal data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7

"The deal" without the backstop maybe?

Trollslayer Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:38

The dangerous part is that he gets drawn towards Trump's behaviour.

IronGiant Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:38

In order to be selected Boris needs the support of 8 or more Tory MPs, who just happen to earn slightly less than 80K, coincidence?

Trollslayer Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:39

More after expenses, consultants fees etc.

domtheone Publish time 26-11-2019 00:59:40

If he's going to do it, it should be across the board so that low income peeps benefit too (they have been doing of late but I guess he could go further).If only to keep the left wingers at bay who'll no doubt say he's a nasty Tory helping the rich (like £50K earnings is rich lol (might be in the rest of the country but not London)).

Budgets are insufficient because we've still not got a handle on public spending.

Somebody really needs to get a grip on this but nobody is brave enough.

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