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Conservative-DUP Deal - £1bn the price for strong and stable government?

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26-11-2019 02:50:10 Mobile | Show all posts |Read mode
So, a deal has been done - the DUP will support Queen's Speech, Brexit and Security legislation whilst the Tories will direct an additional £1bn of funding to Northern Ireland. May now has an effective majority. I wonder if it will be large enough for strong and stable Government?

Conservatives agree pact with DUP to support May government - BBC News
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26-11-2019 02:50:11 Mobile | Show all posts
I would have thought Stormont will have to be up and running before the money flows from this mythical fledgling money tree.  An empowered Sinn Fein will have demands.
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26-11-2019 02:50:12 Mobile | Show all posts
£1B out of several hundred of Government spending.  Meh.

Disappointing that the DUP didn't get there way with APD or a change in VAT on touristy things though.

Both needless taxes, imo and should be scrapped/lowered.

Will take a look at what else has gone on later.
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26-11-2019 02:50:13 Mobile | Show all posts
Cheap at twice the price if it keeps the neo Marxists out of Number 10.
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26-11-2019 02:50:14 Mobile | Show all posts
What next, conversion therapy on the NHS?
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26-11-2019 02:50:15 Mobile | Show all posts
It works out to £7 per year for each person in the UK to keep May in office essentially.  More figures in this twitter thread
Chris Giles on Twitter

Also this is more of a down payment, the DUP will be back for more. I'll be surprised if this lasts 6 months let alone 2 years. When the Tories will either have to strike a new deal with the DUP or call an election.
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26-11-2019 02:50:16 Mobile | Show all posts
£7 well spent if it keeps Corbyn out
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26-11-2019 02:50:16 Mobile | Show all posts
Don't think the EU allow you to reduce VAT do they? I'm sure I remember that being said at some point when it was suggested we reduce the rate on gas and electric.
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26-11-2019 02:50:17 Mobile | Show all posts
Hmmm, it's a tough one.

£7 or the destruction of the UK economy.....?
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26-11-2019 02:50:19 Mobile | Show all posts
I would have thought that some people on here were against giving their hard earned away.
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