Andy is starting on a high with me.

[HayMaker]

If you can arsed to change your utility provider or bank every few months to take advantage of the latest deal. The blokes little more than an entertainer but fair play to him he’s made good money from it.

He was an example, maybe not up to the job, but he knows his stuff. Being a PM is as much about being a good project manager as it is about being a "politician". The project in this case, is improving living conditions of a country. No small feat I know. All these politicians have usually studied (if anything), is history and politics. Always looking back, and not challenging the wig-wearing, gammon-faced cronies that make archaic decisions based on faux-christian values. We need a person who knows the implications of imposing new law, processes or legislation onto the general public. And someone who looks at the problem objectively with an aim to slowly but surely improve the country, not just saying stuff to remain in office for another term.

It's a shame that there are many CEOs, entrepreneurs and the like, in the private sector who have made millions and have all the tools to run a company. The same tools are required to be a good PM, albeit on a massive scale. We can't run on soundbites and knee-jerk U-turns. And silly ideas to earn or save a quick billion that will later cost us much more than that. HS2 I'm looking at you as a classic example

 

[blup]

He was an example, maybe not up to the job, but he knows his stuff. Being a PM is as much about being a good project manager as it is about being a "politician". The project in this case, is improving living conditions of a country. No small feat I know. All these politicians have usually studied (if anything), is history and politics. Always looking back, and not challenging the wig-wearing, gammon-faced cronies that make archaic decisions based on faux-christian values. We need a person who knows the implications of imposing new law, processes or legislation onto the general public. And someone who looks at the problem objectively with an aim to slowly but surely improve the country, not just saying stuff to remain in office for another term.

It's a shame that there are many CEOs, entrepreneurs and the like, in the private sector who have made millions and have all the tools to run a company. The same tools are required to be a good PM, albeit on a massive scale. We can't run on soundbites and knee-jerk U-turns. And silly ideas to earn or save a quick billion that will later cost us much more than that. HS2 I'm looking at you as a classic example

HS2 is the private sector ripping off the state. Far-rage’s experience as a metals trader doesn’t prepare him for politics any more than being a trade unionist does. Politics born. Borris said **** business for a reason

 

[festive]

He was an example, maybe not up to the job, but he knows his stuff. Being a PM is as much about being a good project manager as it is about being a "politician". The project in this case, is improving living conditions of a country. No small feat I know. All these politicians have usually studied (if anything), is history and politics. Always looking back, and not challenging the wig-wearing, gammon-faced cronies that make archaic decisions based on faux-christian values. We need a person who knows the implications of imposing new law, processes or legislation onto the general public. And someone who looks at the problem objectively with an aim to slowly but surely improve the country, not just saying stuff to remain in office for another term.

It's a shame that there are many CEOs, entrepreneurs and the like, in the private sector who have made millions and have all the tools to run a company. The same tools are required to be a good PM, albeit on a massive scale. We can't run on soundbites and knee-jerk U-turns. And silly ideas to earn or save a quick billion that will later cost us much more than that. HS2 I'm looking at you as a classic example

Completely agree with your opinion on what makes a good PM. Why has this been so difficult to fulfill as it seems to be snakes only applying.

 

[aveatry]

Far-rage’s experience as a metals trader doesn’t prepare him for politics any more than being a trade unionist does.

Yet it seemed good enough for 21 years as a MEP. Says all you need to know about the EU.

 

[securespark]

Andy says he pledges to end rough sleeping.

If he even begins to make a dent on this, given the number of ex armed forces on the streets, he will have done something that no other PM will have managed.

He also wants to build council houses.

 

[mikehammer69]

Faisal Islam has incredible insight , have to say

 

[mikehammer69]

Andy says he pledges to end rough sleeping.

If he even begins to make a dent on this, given the number of ex armed forces on the streets, he will have done something that no other PM will have managed.

He also wants to build council houses.

Any idea how many , shocking that they’re on the street

 

[ellal]

Andy says he pledges to end rough sleeping.

If he even begins to make a dent on this, given the number of ex armed forces on the streets, he will have done something that no other PM will have managed.

He also wants to build council houses.

It's a big ask, however he's taken on board something I mentioned 8 years ago

Andy Burnham, has turned to Finland for bold lessons in how to tackle rough sleeping in the city

The problem he has is that nationwide the various agencies in the UK essentially fight for a share of the money available, which is of course not enough...

He had greater success in Manchester, because as mayor he could bring all the agencies together...

Thus I see his reasoning behind devolved power being able to better tackle important issues like this...

And bringing back more services in-house will also be required to get rid of/stream lining the privatised mess that exists today!

 

[festive]

Andy says he pledges to end rough sleeping.

If he even begins to make a dent on this, given the number of ex armed forces on the streets, he will have done something that no other PM will have managed.

He also wants to build council houses.

I completely agree SP, and i am sure strikes a chord with many of us here how ex service men and women could ever suffer such neglect, including other victims or people who have just been let down by society/the systems in place who need help and rehabilitation 'back to normality'

HOWEVER, i do hope this does absolutely exclude rough sleeping people who have just arrived here or are still of immigration status, these are not our priority until granted the appropriate status.

 

[blup]

Yet it seemed good enough for 21 years as a MEP. Says all you need to know about the EU.

A jolly for a born politician who loved every moment with his snout in the eu trough.

 

[blup]

Burnham also announced his 10 year plan.

There is nothing more arrogant than a politician outlining a plan that is 70% beyond his remit.

Par for the course, but agreed.

 

[aveatry]

A jolly for a born politician who loved every moment with his snout in the eu trough.

The EU trough perfectly sums up everything that is wrong with the EU

 

[aveatry]

Watching all the exaggerated hand clapping in downing street, looked like north Korea

 

[Brigadier]

Par for the course, but agreed.

And this is why we're not going to get anywhere substantial in this country. Structural issues don't need sticking plasters.


Cross-bench agreements could see ten-year plans being viable but, with the parties being ideologically opposed on so many matters, such agreements are likely to be the exception.

 

[festive]

Same old **** show..let's see what Cabinet of amateurs he manages to produce from a bunch of amateur local councils at best. All of them currently getting acquainted with their positions will be no doubt pulled, anyone who ****ed up don't worry you're no longer accountable. Another snake will take over and engage the brown envelope brigade.