poppet2 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Bet theres much more to this. Surely he knew about this before. Suspect its more about his own political ambitions. On the news it says the PM would have sacked him because of his opposition on the EU and the publicity on wanting to read those EU papers. This wouldn't have happened if the EU vote wasnt taking place this year. IDS was in cabinet and knew what was happening re. these cuts. IDS has suddenly found a conscience after years of making cuts including: The spare room subsidy Cuts resulting in an increase in the number if people committing suicide Making the unemployed work for 30 hours for nothing for big corporations Allowing a high premium number for people enquiringly about Universal credits In additional he has wasted hundreds of millions trying to find the right computer to get Universal credits benefits linked, (which he still hasn't managed to achieve nationwide). The government would have saved more money if they had sacked him earlier. IDS Waste, Waste, Waste, hundreds of millions. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/universal-credit-iain-duncan-smith-2684403 Suicides due to welfare cuts http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/austerity-cuts-are-causing-mental-distress-and-are-linked-to-rise-in-suicides-health-professionals-a6712651.html No, he's thrown his toys out of the pram to get back at Osborne by destroying his chances of becoming PM Edited March 19, 2016 by poppet2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 You Anna and ricgem seem to having a party tonight. I'm sure why, Thatcher hasn't died again oh dear spitting dummy out again ash :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 His replacement has got a beard according to SKY NEWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez8004 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Priti Patel is bookies favourite by a stretch for the job. Doubtful in my opinion. Don't think Cameron would want another Eurosceptic in the cabinet. If Jeremy Hunt moved over though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I hear a lot of talk on here of him 'aspiring' to be PM..and political manoeuvring to make himself eligible to be PM. Don't people remember?...He's already had a crack at that and failed miserably. So that can't be the reason. Maybe he's been forced to be 'scapegoat Billy' for all these years?....Maybe, just maybe he doesn't want to be the most hated bloke in politics any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy lady Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 It appears the Tory supporters are all quiet tonight Ah yes what do folk get up to on a Friday night when they could be at home discussing politics with the sad folk who don't get out much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 IDS was in cabinet and knew what was happening re. these cuts. IDS has suddenly found a conscience after years of making cuts including: The spare room subsidy Cuts resulting in an increase in the number if people committing suicide Making the unemployed work for 30 hours for nothing for big corporations Allowing a high premium number for people enquiringly about Universal credits IDS has said its not the cuts on their own that have caused him to resign; but cuts to the poor, whilst at the same time giving tax cuts for wealthier people. It could also be that he has now given George Osborne a hard time, so Ossie will not become PM. That we should all be grateful for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Doubtful in my opinion. Don't think Cameron would want another Eurosceptic in the cabinet. If Jeremy Hunt moved over though lol. It's turned out to be the welsh secratary. Don't know anything about him tbh except he looks a bit like David Brent off the Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I hear a lot of talk on here of him 'aspiring' to be PM..and political manoeuvring to make himself eligible to be PM. Don't people remember?...He's already had a crack at that and failed miserably. So that can't be the reason. Maybe he's been forced to be 'scapegoat Billy' for all these years?....Maybe, just maybe he doesn't want to be the most hated bloke in politics any more? The quiet man is turning up the volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy lady Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 The quiet man is turning up the volume Interestingly it adds a lot of cred to the Out camaign for the upcoming referendum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now