medusa Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Just been released on the BBC, and in doing so it looks like he may not be the total draconian **** that we all thought him to be. It appears that the PIP cut backs were the final straw for him. ---------- Post added 18-03-2016 at 21:12 ---------- In resigning he sent a 2 page letter which explained that he felt that the austerity cuts had become a politically self imposed set of cuts which met no real aim, and which appeared in this week's budget to be accompanied by tax cuts for the well paid, which he believes is a step too far. (source live BBC News channel 2100 Fri 18/3/16) I'm a bit astonished really, as he was used for a number of years as the spokesperson of all of the nasty cuts and he appeared to be OK with that. It would have made me feel entirely differently about it all had I known that he was struggling with how to present an imposed decision with which he did not agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMaquis Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 This could start a domino effect. They'll be queuing up to do Osborne next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Well, Osborne has already indicated that the PIP reductions will be reconsidered and may be cancelled as a result of the backlash from Tory backbenchers, so he is by no means safe. Recanting only 2 days after making an announcement is a pretty sure sign that he misread what his own party would swallow, and what his own backbenchers were prepared to defend when talking to their own constituents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 hahahaa, and they were all discussing how long Corbyn would last.....and he is still there with no tie on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet2 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Couldn't stand the man, so glad he's gone. These PIPs changes, if they go ahead, won't do Osborne's leadership chances much good, in fact they could be the death of his hopes of becoming next Tory PM. At least he's shown his true blue colours. Looks like the nasty party are back on form again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hardly a surprise. The ESA vote and the PIP changes have gone down like a lead balloon at grassroots level. Tory MPs are being removed from positions of patronage with charities that support disabled people Some Tory MP in Hampshire http://www.andoverandvillages.co.uk/andover-news-in-andover-and-villages/3962-andover-s-ms-society-ask-malthouse-to-step-down-as-patron Zac Goldsmith http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/zac-goldsmith-criticised-by-disability-charity-he-is-a-patron-of-for-voting-for-disability-benefit-a6923586.html Some wide boys who are patrons of the Motability scheme https://www.change.org/p/mike-betts-remove-david-cameron-and-iain-duncan-smith-as-patrons-of-motability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 It appears the Tory supporters are all quiet tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Couldn't stand the man, so glad he's gone. These PIPs changes, if they go ahead, won't do Osborne's leadership chances much good, in fact they could be the death of his hopes of becoming next Tory PM. At least he's shown his true blue colours. Looks like the nasty party are back on form again. That, is already done and dusted. He just wrecked his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMaquis Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 It appears the Tory supporters are all quiet tonight They're all out celebrating the budget. They'll have a shock when they check the news in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 They're all out celebrating the budget. They'll have a shock when they check the news in the morning. most probably.....i wonder if Osborn will follow him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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