tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post6484929547830391566..comments2023-12-28T22:56:36.259+00:00Comments on Owsblog...: Osborne on overiding objectives...Span Owshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144861546996033462noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-86167629314209717052010-01-27T12:58:41.909+00:002010-01-27T12:58:41.909+00:00"What was meant to be a safety net is now a l...<i>"What was meant to be a safety net is now a lifestyle choice for a lot of people regardless of the economic climate whilst others don't know what benefits they are entitled to."</i><br /><br /><i>"The problem is that everything is done on a political short term gain basis rather than a long term plan."</i><br /><br />I think these phrases would ring a bell (not Pavlovian) with the whole electorate (no specific party) The only reason the CP aren't 25% or more ahead in the polls is that so many see it as just more of the same.Span Owshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144861546996033462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-59930509366435573552010-01-26T17:55:36.327+00:002010-01-26T17:55:36.327+00:00If the Conservatives promised a proper reform of t...If the Conservatives promised a proper reform of the benefits system in this country I would honestly vote for them (no fingers crossed this time). What was meant to be a safety net is now a lifestyle choice for a lot of people regardless of the economic climate whilst others don't know what benefits they are entitled to.<br /><br />The whole apprenticeship, training regime needs a really top to bottom review. The problem is that everything is done on a political short term gain basis rather than a long term plan.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984687997030721919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-5370520025485213322010-01-25T20:24:37.957+00:002010-01-25T20:24:37.957+00:00Thanks Paddy (lovely cat!) I heard several comment...Thanks Paddy (lovely cat!) I heard several comments on Osborne's interview and how he was backed up despite Naughtie trying to torpedo him (no surprise there!)<br /><br />Paul...another nerve hit, that's two in a week ;-)<br /><br />To be honest I think they'll have a hell of a job doing what you say (snipping away most of the hyperbole!) as to be able to "repatriate social and employment powers to a national level" would mean - as you say - restoring the UK's opt out from the social chapter and I don't think that's likely, unless DC decides on a drastic measure (in/out referendum and/or the EU decides we can go our own way neither of which seems likely (least of all because of the agreement of all 27 EU members being needed etc)Span Owshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144861546996033462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-10758527836286266502010-01-25T18:00:52.834+00:002010-01-25T18:00:52.834+00:00"stopping the remorseless rise of red tape on..."stopping the remorseless rise of red tape on small businesses."<br /><br />You mean removing all those tiresome workers rights George, opting out of the social charter for example! Yes, let's do away with all employment legislation that will cut out some red tape. Removing minimum wage legislation and cutting family tax credits that will save money and red tape as well.<br /><br />Let's do away with fire regs, trade union recognition, paid leave for family/domestic problems, parental leave, disability legislation, that pesky Data Protection Act. Let's go back to the workhouse whilst we're at it.<br /><br />What planet do these people live on?Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984687997030721919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-68781371398420829642010-01-25T17:46:54.076+00:002010-01-25T17:46:54.076+00:00Hola. Osborne has grown in confidence and sounds s...Hola. Osborne has grown in confidence and sounds sure-footed when interviewed. He did particularly well on the Today programme a few days ago.Paddy Pawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285779797409070458noreply@blogger.com