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Right to Buy was introduced almost 45 years ago. What have Labour (and Mirror readers) done to fix the issue since then? Also I thought local authorities could retain a large percentage of the sale proceeds. They were not banned from using those funds to build new social housing.

And some families who can't afford the IHT tax bill may give in and sell the land to a developer. You make some decent points, but surely you must agree that we need more farms to secure our future food supply, and that this new policy will likely result in fewer farms not more farms.

There's a very good reason why farmers have 'benefitted' from IHT exemptions. The farm land handed on to the next generation isn't the same as someone inheriting their parent's house. It's a legacy to continue the hard work of producing the UK's food and crops. We need more agricultural producers, not fewer. So the argument that this will only put a handful of farms out of business doesn't hold water. It's a step in the wrong direction! Why didn't Labour have a long consultation period to figure out how to do this without putting farms out of business? They could've worked out a way to only penalise those who immediately sell the land after inheriting it, and protect those who will carry on the family business.

But as ever the Labour government decided to throw the baby out with the bath water. The same way they took away the winter fuel payments from pensioners who need it just to spite wealthy pensioners who don't need it. Working farms being passed through the generations need protection. They are the heartbeat of a nation and provide food security. How are the next generation going to find £200,000+ of cash (minimum) to pay a tax bill? They'll more likely have to sell up.

Sometimes breaking the law is the only way to expose the real truth. I'm glad someone has the balls to do it. He also puts his life in constant danger, considering the nutters he exposes and the way they like to take retribution.

Based on what you saw in that video, a (potentially deadly) sucker punch followed by further punches and kicks when the bloke was on the floor, what background circumstances do you think would get him off a charge of assault? If he was a Reform party member he'd probably be on his way to the clink already.

Do you also believe protecting the environment and eco system? Because that's not done by concreting over green fields. The UK has lost 60% of it's wildlife species since the 60's. I often hear liberal folk saying we need to build more houses, then in the next breath talking about protecting the environment. A total contradiction! We need to get control of immigration to slow down the UK population explosion, not destroy our countryside in order to house them all!

It's not all about trade. Relations between the two nations are good as far as I can see: "AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States intended to "promote a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable."[1] Initially announced on 15 September 2021, the partnership involves two lines of effort referred to as pillars.[2][3] Pillar 1 focuses on Australia acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines and the rotational basing of US and UK nuclear-powered attack submarines in Australia.[4] Pillar 2 entails the collaborative development of advanced capabilities in six technological areas: undersea capabilities, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and autonomy, advanced cyber, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities, and electronic warfare; and in two broader functional areas: innovation and information sharing"

The US has not vowed to wipe Mexico off the planet, as far as I'm aware

It's a start, it's early days. The main thing is it will act as a deterrent, in the same way migrants started diverting to Ireland when Rwanda was a possibility for the UK. You watch the number of migrants heading to Italy drop off once the scheme gets established. That is unless the ECJ scupper the plan

In all my years of drinking I've never resorted to throwing things around at staff. Especially something like that large floor standing fan which could've caused serious injury to that lady. He has issues, and shouldn't drink alcohol. Maybe you feel YOU could lose it like that, but you don't speak for me or most other ordinary blokes.

Wow, there are virtually no women in that entire video of Delhi. The streets entirely full of men. What a depressing thought! Might explain why a lot of Indian men can't control themselves when they see a few women out and about.

If Hamas / Palestinians had the military capability they'd kill a LOT more than 40,000 Israelis. They'd kill ALL the Jews in the world if they had the capability. We should be thankful they're relatively weak in a military sense. Israel on the other hand could wipe their enemies off the map if they chose to, but instead have kept casualties down to a modest 40,000 (which includes 19,000 Hamas operatives).

Do you have any evidence that the 'people' committing terror attacks on Europe's streets have experienced any of those things you mentioned? Let's start with the killers of Lee Rigby. Or the 7/7 bombers in London. Did any of them have their family blown to pieces? The attacks are by fanatical Islamists bent on the destruction of non believers. Plenty of Christians and people of other faiths have lost their lives in the conflicts you refer to, but you don't see radicalised Christians carrying out these attacks on members of the public (or you rarely do).

You've hit the nail on the head. I'm sure if we were seeing images of families climbing out of the boats, father and mothers helping their toddlers etc. it would be a whole different story. But all we see is fighting age men.

That could be something to do with all the Islamist terror attacks across Europe over the past 20+ years. Why wouldn't the public be concerned about increasing numbers of Muslims entering their countries?

That's what I was thinking. She's the VP, so everything she campaigns about has to align with Biden's stance and policies. A very unusual situation. Presumably she had to get Biden's nod for this 'position shift' on the border wall. Biden should've stepped down to allow Harris to run her own campaign.

The similarity is migrating for a better life. The motivation is the same, and always has been, it’s what built America, By that logic Chomper you're suggesting that stealing a car is the same as buying a car. Same motivation, both want a car.

I agree. I do hope they inflicted some pain on him covertly though. Because if the justice system in the Netherlands is anything like the UK, he'll have a cushy life in prison for a few years being looked after by his Muslim brothers, then be out on the streets again. Attacks like this deserve a whole life term in solitary.

And this is you proving you know very little about Thailand, past or present. 90% of prostitution in Thailand caters to Thai men. The western scene is just a tiny offshoot and has only been around a relatively small amount of time. But you keep self-flagellating if it makes you feel better.

Are you serious? SE Asians have their own prejudices, always have had. You make it sound like Thais don't have their own minds, and can't think for themselves. I don't think they'd appreciate you making these assumptions.

Germany have closed their borders to combat the rise of Islamist attacks. An historic move which blows the Schengen agreement apart. Didn't make any headlines in the UK though, because they like to keep these things quiet. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-put-temporary-controls-all-land-borders-source-says-2024-09-09/

But if your position is that Britain should have accepted Hitler's terms, that would have allowed the Nazis to continue with their destruction of the Jews and other minorities. Whether Churchill knew about it or not. You're happy holding that position?

And what does the grid need for most of that power? Fossil fuels. Biggest scam since Madoff

But he has a point which you seem unable to respond to. The Labour guy who wanted people to slit throats (and said it out in the street) is hardly talked about in the press, and as far as I'm aware isn't going to be locked up. This lady is splashed all over the news for posting something no worse online. Do you not think it's worth observing how the two cases are dealt with, so you can disprove the 2 tier allegations?