@SharePickers WHO don't go around collecting figures surely. They will take the figures given to them by the authorities such as the UK government. Do we believe those figures, probably not, but in the absence of more reliable authorities what can we do.
@SharePickers The government is definitely not backing down.
However since there is so much to do, this may possibly be put on the back burner for a short while, or until a new President is sworn in or maybe a new Prime Minister.
But the government is not backing down.
@SharePickers Interesting figures.
Employment rates seem to be driven largely by more women in full-time work, reflecting the uneven rise in the retirement age.
Part-time work rates are largely flat, this is good news.
@SharePickers Yes Justin, you are correct, they are caught between a rock and a hard place.
The desperate need to develop the cities and towns which have poor services is pushing the "party" to use any technology available.
Eventually they'll go as green as possible, it may take some time.
@SharePickers It's going to cost lots, but provided that there is minimal graft or wastage it'll be worth it in the long run.
The entire system desperately needs upgrading up north.
The stupid thing is the Tory government cancelled the electrification of the pennine route recently.
@LibDems Elected second chamber is a good start.
PR is surely the real goal to modernise our outdated system.
Votes for 16/17 year old, OK if they are paying taxes.
@EllieChownsMEP @TheGreenParty You're living in the past
We really need to upgrade or rebuild the entire northern and Midlands rail system, including new provision such as HS2.
The alternative is to build more roads and more cars and trucks.
Conjestion and pollution are killing us and the economy.
@SharePickers If you put everything "on sale" in November, why would you expect sales to rise in December. Also if you further reduce prices in December, don't expect monetary volumes to rise.
I'm baffled at retailers who expect us to buy more every month.
I have enough stuff thanks.
@SharePickers That's a great pledge, though they have given themselves a long term to achieve it. 20 years, could leave it with the next generation to achieve.
It's been good for the share price, so perhaps more companies will follow.