Coronation Ceremony

[Moghrey Mie]

2 hours ago, thommo2010 said:

The best thing about the coronation was some actress saying the Royal balcony was not diverse enough. 

Missing Meghan already.

[thommo2010]

4 minutes ago, Moghrey Mie said:

Missing Meghan already.

No idea but not sure how diverse the lady was expecting it to be for a predominantly white family

[A fool and his money.....]

4 hours ago, Shake me up Judy said:

So should we have cancelled the whole thing then ? Would that have made you happy and be the sensible thing to do ? Would it have made the world a better and more equal place ? What would it have achieved ? 

It would have saved quarter of a billion of UK taxpayer's money for a start. Many of those taxpayer's are finding it increasingly difficult to feed themselves or access healthcare, perhaps the money could have helped with that.

This kind of bollocks should have no place in the modern world, most countries got rid of their hereditary monarchies well over a century ago, it really beggars belief that the British hold on to theirs, especially with the atrocities of the British empire, hardly something to be proud of.

[The Old Git]

On 5/7/2023 at 3:08 PM, monasqueen said:

They glue themselves there. They should be allowed to stay put for a few hours. Let them fester until they get hungry, need a toilet break, etc....

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/genius-activists-glue-themselves-to-porsche-museum-floor-then-complain-theyre-hungry#

[Ativa]

22 minutes ago, A fool and his money..... said:

It would have saved quarter of a billion of UK taxpayer's money for a start. Many of those taxpayer's are finding it increasingly difficult to feed themselves or access healthcare, perhaps the money could have helped with that.

This kind of bollocks should have no place in the modern world, most countries got rid of their hereditary monarchies well over a century ago, it really beggars belief that the British hold on to theirs, especially with the atrocities of the British empire, hardly something to be proud of.

How much do you think this weekend generated in spend across the economy?

How much pleasure did lots of people get from it.

A large portion of what was spent on the events will come back into the economy as taxes or direct spend with businesses.

Dont be so bloody miserable.

[cissolt]

Just now, Ativa said:

How much do you think this weekend generated in spend across the economy?

How much pleasure did lots of people get from it.

A large portion of what was spent on the events will come back into the economy as taxes or direct spend with businesses.

Dont be so bloody miserable.

There has been less outrage about the 36 billion spent on the failed track and trace system than the coronation.  Did the NCA ever arrest Michelle mone? How much did she receive from the tax payer?

For once the UK is receiving positive press world wide instead of the usual anti immigration nazi press of the last few years.

[code99]

I agree.

51 minutes ago, cissolt said:

There has been less outrage about the 36 billion spent on the failed track and trace system than the coronation.  Did the NCA ever arrest Michelle mone? How much did she receive from the tax payer?

51 minutes ago, cissolt said:

For once the UK is receiving positive press world wide

Perhaps not. Below are some examples of less than sycophantic views from the ‘colonies’. Time will tell.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-30/king-charles-prepares-for-coronation-britons-face-food-poverty...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-04/taxpayers-divided-funding-king-charles-iii-coronation...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-08/with-the-coronation-over-king-charles-faces-a-racial-reckoning...

[code99]

1 hour ago, A fool and his money..... said:

It would have saved quarter of a billion of UK taxpayer's money for a start. Many of those taxpayer's are finding it increasingly difficult to feed themselves or access healthcare, perhaps the money could have helped with that.

This kind of bollocks should have no place in the modern world, most countries got rid of their hereditary monarchies well over a century ago, it really beggars belief that the British hold on to theirs, especially with the atrocities of the British empire, hardly something to be proud of.

Let's hope that all of the additional revenues/ taxes that result from the Coronation Day 'tourist spending boom' will be put to good use, such as cutting NHS waiting lists, which are worse than they have been in 13 years (this 'record' possibly has something to do with the Tory government)...

[forestboy]

1 minute ago, code99 said:

Let's hope that all of the additional revenues/ taxes that result from the Coronation Day 'tourist spending boom' will be put to good use, such as cutting NHS waiting lists, which are worse than they have been in 13 years (this 'record' possibly has something to do with the Tory government)...

And it will not get any better if Labour form the next Government next year. 

[HeliX]

1 hour ago, forestboy said:

And it will not get any better if Labour form the next Government next year. 

Only because the current Labour party is near indistinguishable from the Tory party.

[Roxanne]

1 hour ago, forestboy said:

And it will not get any better if Labour form the next Government next year. 

But only because the bloody tories are going to make sure they destroy as much of it as possible before they relinquish their hold.

It's madness. Parties working against one another. it wouldn't happen in a civilised society where everyone would work together for the good of the country and its people.

Argh.

[Roxanne]

11 minutes ago, HeliX said:

Only because the current Labour party is near indistinguishable from the Tory party.

I wouldn't go quite that far...

[forestboy]

4 minutes ago, Roxanne said:

But only because the bloody tories are going to make sure they destroy as much of it as possible before they relinquish their hold.

It's madness. Parties working against one another. it wouldn't happen in a civilised society where everyone would work together for the good of the country and its people.

Argh.

The Tories will spring a few surprises in the budget prior to the election which will put Labour on the back foot. 

[code99]

19 minutes ago, HeliX said:

Only because the current Labour party is near indistinguishable from the Tory party.

Don't worry. Angela Rayner will keep them all on the straight and narrow. I have big hopes for her.

[Non-Believer]

31 minutes ago, forestboy said:

The Tories will spring a few surprises in the budget prior to the election which will put Labour on the back foot. 

The usual tax cuts and titbits which are immediately rescinded in the Budget following the election?