May 23rd 2024.
Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister, has recently announced a general election for July 4th, sparking discussions and debates among readers. During his speech, he mentioned his plan and criticized Keir Starmer's lack of one. However, readers are now questioning what exactly Rishi's plan entails. He did mention that electing Labour would take the country back to 'square one', but one reader argues that this may not be such a bad thing. Share your thoughts on these topics and more in the comments section.
Rishi Sunak is constantly talking about his 'plan', but he never actually tells us what it is. Why hasn't anyone asked him for more details? In the meantime, he continues to claim that Labour's plan would take us back to 'square one'. But what exactly does that mean? Presumably, he is referring to when the Conservatives took over from Labour in 2010. So, how were things back at 'square one'?
At that time, the NHS was thriving with low waiting lists and no striking doctors. The national debt was low, inflation was around two percent, and there were no front pages filled with stories about people arriving in the country on boats. Tax allowances were on the rise and there were no strikes from rail workers or teachers. The post service operated six days a week without any threats of cuts. Trade and travel throughout Europe were seamless, and Barack Obama was the US president. Of course, life wasn't perfect as Chelsea was the Premier League champion, but overall things seemed to be going well.
Since Rishi refuses to reveal his 'plan', perhaps it's time to go back to 'square one'. As one reader, Barry Tighe from Woodford Green, suggests, maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing to return to the state of affairs from 2010. But ultimately, it's up to you, the readers, to share your thoughts and opinions on these matters.
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Next up, readers are sharing their opinions on the upcoming election. Reform UK is calling for a freeze on immigration, claiming that only by voting for their party can we restore and protect UK sovereignty. They also promise to stop illegal boat crossings and significantly reduce legal immigration. Mark Richards from Brighton supports this stance and urges others to vote for Reform UK.
However, Bob Readman from Sevenoaks warns that voting for this party could actually result in Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer becoming the next prime minister. He argues that a vote for Reform UK is essentially a vote for Labour, and a vote for Labour is a vote for chaos.
In other news, readers are discussing the state of the NHS. Corin from London suggests that, since the last July election in 1945 resulted in a Labour government and the creation of the NHS, it may be time for a new government to try and rebuild the NHS and the country. They believe that the current government has done a poor job of managing the NHS and it's time for a change.
Meanwhile, Red from Ruislip is calling on the government to prevent failing water companies from raising their bills above inflation. They argue that these companies should not be profiting while also failing to provide adequate services.
Moving on, readers are also sharing their thoughts on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent speech, during which he got drenched by the rain. Sara from Cheltenham and Martin from London both couldn't help but notice that he was not prepared with an umbrella, with Martin even going as far as to say that it was a demonstration of stupidity.
In other reader comments, Chas from London predicts a backlash against mobile phones and their impact on the environment, and Selina from London argues that refusing vaccines for moral reasons can put others at risk. They remind readers that many life-saving medicines and vaccines are tested on animals and that refusing them can have serious consequences for those who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons.
Lastly, Paul from London disagrees with Kath, who believes that governments should focus on diplomacy rather than increasing defense spending. Paul argues that sometimes "a big stick" is necessary to avoid conflict, and that showing weakness or appeasement to dictators is not a wise strategy. He quotes Roosevelt's famous words, "Speak softly and carry a big stick – you will go far." What are your thoughts on this?
As always, readers are encouraged to share their opinions and join in on the discussions in the comments section below. Your comments are more likely to be published if you provide your name and location. So, what do you think? Have your say now.
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