youreavinalaff

13 minutes ago, Tidal wave said:

Well done you have won the dumb post of the day. 

I don't think do. Not now. 🤣🤣🤣

18 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

I'm sure that makes perfect sense to you! just not many others 🤔

I don't see any complaints.

7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

And this, is this a quote from the article?

 

“Worried officers have proposed setting up food banks for police recruits, The Independent can reveal, as one in 10 admit to relying on handouts.”

 

Yes or no?

 

How about this:

 

“Worried officers have floated the idea of establishing food banks specifically tailored for police recruits, underscoring the severity of the situation.”

Since 2019 there have been just over 15000 new recruits in the police force. Each year they receive pay rises and move up a level on the salary scale.

At best, if we take all recruits since 2019,  one in ten, of those on the salary figure you quoted, would be circa 1500.

Salaries of the remaining, at least 4500, unknown. As I said.

4 minutes ago, CharlieKo said:

Likewise, You don't know me either so justify your comment! "most police" being the bobby on the beat. 

I can't. I've never made such a comment.

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Why?

 

The article clearly states the salary of recruits, of which  one in 10 admit to relying on handouts.

 

The article further states:

 

“Worried officers have floated the idea of establishing food banks specifically tailored for police recruits, underscoring the severity of the situation.”

 

So the subject is police recruits, known salary, relying on handouts to the point were officers have considered setting up dedicated food banks for police recruits.

 

While I understand your pedantry has the better of you, it is a mistake on your part to believe it has the better of anyone else.

 

No. It says:

"A survey of over 6,000 serving officers revealed that one in five officers is forced to skip meals to cope with financial strains, with nearly 10 percent resorting to food banks in the past year alone."

3 minutes ago, CharlieKo said:

To come up with that reply, you must have the same brain power as most police!

You don't know me so can't possibly justify that comment. Same goes for the comment about "most" police

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Perhaps this evaded you:

 

”Worried officers have proposed setting up food banks for police recruits, The Independent can reveal, as one in 10 admit to relying on handouts.”

Indeed. However, please link to the salaries of those surveyed and those that admitted to using food bank. 

6 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You inserted an imaginary police officer into the discussion, and you say I’m losing my touch?

 

 

 

 

If you can confirm the salaries of all 6000 police officers surveyed, we can then discuss your accusation.

10 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The police officers being referred to in the OP are all junior recruits, I doubt very much they are at all involved in the allocation of police resources.

Starting salaries were mentioned.

The rank, length of service and salary levels of the 6000 surveyed were not.

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The only thing it demonstrates is the sense of entitlement exhibited by a high earner and how out of touch Hunt is with the reality of most people’s financial circumstances.

Interesting. 

So, you sympathise with police officers,  salary unspecified, who use  food banks but those on a higher salary have a sense of entitlement.

I wonder what side of the divide a police officer on a 100k salary, that uses food banks, lays.

11 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Different people, different circumstances.

No. It's all related to salary and expenditure.

12 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Maybe we need some recently surveyed parent to clinch the argument.

I know a few police who are parents. Not sure if they were surveyed.

22 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

I guess you've no direct experience of how the UK police ignore cases of burglary, the 90% plus stats for unsolved crimes in UK, the no go areas in Midlands cities and the contrast to the super strict enforcement of minor traffic offences.

 

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1797053/justice-system-police-unsolved-crime-rate

 

But don't let that influence your thoughtless knee jerk post.

Neither do I have experience of makebelief. Actually I did watch Alice in Wonderland when I was a kid.

1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said:

Another one trying to dot I's 🤔

 

 

Jeremy Hunt, the UK Chancellor, has sparked controversy with his statement that earning £100,000 a year “doesn’t go as far as you might think” for people in his Surrey constituency. Despite criticism for being out of touch, Hunt defended his remarks by emphasizing that people in his area face very high average house prices. He clarified that when you consider mortgage payments, childcare costs, and taxes, even a salary that sounds substantial doesn’t stretch as far as it might seem. The median salary for a full-time worker last year was £34,963, while in Surrey, it stands at £42,000¹².

Hunt’s comments have ignited debate about the cost of living and the challenges faced by those on higher salaries. While some argue that £100,000 should be sufficient, others recognize the financial pressures caused by housing expenses and other costs. As the UK navigates economic recovery, Hunt has also hinted at further tax cuts, welfare reforms, and efforts to get more claimants back into work. He reaffirmed the commitment to the pensions “triple-lock” policy in the Conservative party manifesto².

In summary, Hunt’s assertion that £100,000 doesn’t go far has sparked discussions about income, expenses, and the realities faced by different segments of the population.

 

 

Chat

• What are the average house prices in Surrey?
• How does this compare to other regions?
• Is there a solution proposed for these challenges?

 

Exactly. Glad to see you've changed your stance.

Reading what he actually said us more accurate than reading what you said.

Thanks for proving yourself wrong. 

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

What he did say is ‘It [£100K] is not a huge salary in our area [Godalming] if you have a mortgage to pay’.

 

It was a politically stupid thing to say but not unexpected on past performance.

True, none the less.

Just goes to show even those on higher salaries can be accused of over stretching themselves, thus finding things difficult.

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

What like spending on accommodation and stuff like that?

 

Or perhaps you think the figures quoted in other threads are all directly relatable to the specifics of the report above.

 

555.

They were more than specific for you last week.

8 minutes ago, CharlieKo said:

 

If you interact with most cops. <deleted> for brains comes to mind. 

You must spend your life talking to the police, or not.

You must be either a criminal or you are exaggerating.

25 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

It was only a week ago Hunt said it was a struggle to live on a £100k so expect some accountants and judges in the foodbank queue 🤔

No, he didn't say that.

The headline is extremely misleading.

There are 2.4million UK citizens with passports that are more than 10 years old.

How many have already applied for a new one?

How many have less than 6 months vadility so can travel anyway?

How many are actually considering travelling to an EU country?

How many have kept up with the rules and actually know they can't travel to an EU country until they get a new passport.

There is no chaos.

3 hours ago, JayClay said:

 

I'm not moaning. I'm simply answering the question you asked, and offered a theory as to why it may not have affected you.

 

I am more than happy to honour your request to not bother telling you how, but anybody who receives their income in GBP should be able to work it out for themselves, anyway.

Not forgetting the drop, higher percentage, in the pound between 2006 and Brexit. That coincided with 13 new members being admitted to EU. 12 of which became the bottom 12 on the table of GDP and economic balance. Also the 12 lowest donors.

3 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

ll I will wait until you grasp the basic concepts of English. of making intelligent and non aggressive posts!

You are the only person who seems to not understand.

I'll leave it at that 😏 

17 hours ago, TorquayFan said:

Avin Laff ??

 

So it's OK now to means test to make sure the Govt. isn't financing frivolity when others are in penury. I agree.

 

Your ideas re. hospital and education - what the heck ?

 

BTW isn't it 'larf'. ATB

 

 

 

 

Why not? You want to means test to cut pensions. I'm just saying it's only fair to means test how to raise them too.

Equality and all.

"laff" is a regional accent.

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

No I was responding to the ludicrous suggestion that the Government should examine how individuals have spent their money during their working lives.

 

UK State Pensions an entitlement paid for by individuals’ NI contributions.

 

Along with NHS care they are one of the very entitlements that the vast majority of people receive.

 

There is also the direct relationship between NI contributions and entitlement to the State Pension.

 

This is not simply the calculation of entitlement based on contributions that is available from the DWP but also a recognition amongst people paying NI that they will receive and expect to receive something for the contributions they make throughout their adult lives.

 

Which perhaps explains why the Tories wish to get rid of NI. Undermining the funding of the State Pension and NHS at precisely the time both are in need of more funding.

 

After all, it just not right that ordinary working people should expect to receive anything at all for the taxes they pay.

 

The question is not should the triple lock remain, but why are the Tories proposing to abolish National Insurance,

 

 

 

No. That is not the question.

The question is, why have you not kept up with the thread before another, failed attempt at trolling.

You've let yourself down, again.

17 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Is there any chance of tomorrow, when you sober up, of re writing your above post in understandable English please!

I'll wait until you grasp the basic concepts of English. Then you'll understand.