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Lib Dem Fibs & How Remainers are voting in Putney

Am I the only one to be irked by the Liberal Democrat's highly misleading leaflets? After receiving five pieces of literature from the LDs over 2 months (with Pizza delivery and Windows advertisements also brazenly splashed inside), I am rather annoyed at their attempts to deliberately mislead the public. There are several highly misleading bar charts insinuating that Putney is a straight contest between the LDs and the Conservatives; this could not be further from the truth! Having looked at the small print; even if there was a great deal of tactical voting, the LDs would STILL not win in Putney.So, in the interests of busting some Lib Dem Fibs, here are some facts for you:- Going back to 1918, the Lib Dems have NEVER come second in Putney.- The last time there was a Lib Dem councillor in Wandsworth was in 1982 (they achieved 1 councillor and this was their best result for as long as records went back).- At the last election, the Conservatives and Labour achieved 44.1% and 40.8% of the vote respectively. The Liberal Democrats stopped Labour winning the seat, achieving only 11.6% of the vote.I am sorry to say this to the Liberal Democrats, but you are losing my respect by printing this nonsense about coming second and winning here. It would be much better for the LDs to spend their efforts in places like Richmond.As an avid Remainer, I will be voting Labour in the upcoming GE and I urge all likeminded individuals to get behind Fleur Anderson (The pro-remain, centrist Labour candidate).

Daniel Shearer ● 2567d14 Comments ● 2567d

Farage Interviews Trump

Exclusively on LBC tonight at 6 o'clock.

Sue Hammond ● 2568d22 Comments ● 2567d

Selling the NHS and buying drugs from US Pharma

The variety of assurances given by Johnson that the NHS will not be sold doesn’t really clarify whether the purchase of drugs from the massive US Pharmaceutical giants will be “on the table” in a possible trade deal. The Channel 4 Disclosures programme clearly demonstrated that the Americans expect to re-negotiate drug prices, and that meetings between UK and US trade negotiators have already happened.So when Conservative politicians say “The Prime Minister has said that the NHS is off the agenda” they are being disingenuous. This does not answer the question on whether drug pricing will be discussed as part of the wider trade negotiations. Fudging the replies conveniently gives the Tories room for manoeuvre. Buying pharmaceutics for the NHS as a whole is an efficient way of controlling prices. The NHS of course buys from many different countries and thousands of different items apart from pharmaceuticals. My own list of pills and potions and medical aids (I’ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for over 50 years) includes supplies from Denmark, France, Ireland, Germany and the UK, although the majority come from abroad. Politicians need to answer the question “Will drug pricing between US Pharma and the NHS be part of a future trade deal.” Not “Will the NHS be sold”. We can then get on with examining the separate issue of privatisation of our NHS.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2567d0 Comments ● 2567d

Poppies

Has anyone seen poppies being sold anywhere???????????

Abigail Wright ● 2570d20 Comments ● 2567d

What time tomorrow?

I'm planning on being out and about in Putney tomorrow, anyone know what time the riots will be starting? I don't want to miss the action! If it all gets too hectic I may take a visit to the Apprentice 'losers' cafe, where you can see a naked Katie Hopkins drinking a pot of tea with a pic of Farage's face covering each of her nipples.Presumably Boris will be dead in a ditch outside? ;)

Matt Palmer ● 2568d6 Comments ● 2567d

Parking fine for driving along Putney Embankment

Received a PCN 52 : Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicles. Embankment Jct Glendarvon street.I drove my car to walk the dog, passed the sign that say access only. I have an A1 permit and parked in an A1 bay after I had driven past the sign.I was fined by an Wandsworth council car on 25 Oct at 9.43.This is very sneaky.  Should I contest or pay up....What is the legal definition of "Access only" ?? I live in Putney and have parking rights in the area.  Any advice welcome

James Hole ● 2568d3 Comments ● 2568d

One for the OCD Checkers

I thought I would pass on this handy tip for all the OCD checkers.  If you don’t know what I mean, it is people who obsessively check their homes that things are turned off and doors locked before they go out.  Going on holiday, it can take forever to leave the house:Take a photo on your phone of everything you check, then it will give you piece of mind when you are away.I have passed on this tip to 2 OCD checkers that I know in Putney.  One lady thanked me today and said it had made a big difference to her when she went away.

Martine Guy ● 2571d18 Comments ● 2568d

New PM on Friday, 13 December 2019

Friday, the 13th!!  What an appropriate date to continue the saga...

Ivonne Holliday ● 2570d9 Comments ● 2569d

A point for Corbyn to ponder

The last Prime Minister with a beard was Lord Salisbury, in 1902. Makes yer think.Lord Salisbury had an attitude ('a reactionary credo') with which I can sympathise too:-"Whatever happens will be for the worse, and therefore it is in our interest that as little should happen as possible."

David Ainsworth ● 2569d0 Comments ● 2569d

Brexit and the UK Pharmaceutical Industry and NHS Medicines

It was a terrible, sad blow to the UK pharmaceutical industry that as a result of the Referendum it was decided in November 2017 that the UK-based European Medicines Agency (EMA) would be relocated to the Netherlands.  The EMA is essential to the functioning of the single market for medicines in the EU and responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines."Tonight Channel 4 Dispatches looks at how Donald Trump’s allies and US drug giants want to force the NHS to pay more for US medicines." I'll be tuning in.

Sarah Roberts ● 2570d12 Comments ● 2569d

Putney society hustings

Please can the PutSoc let us know when the hustings will be please.  This should be the most interesting one for a long time with Justine's seat up for grabs.

Lucille Grant ● 2569d2 Comments ● 2569d

It’s the time for Ghosties and Ghoulies. Tell us your stories 💀

The first person to make a connection to either of the of the two B words will be cast into purgatory. 🎃 Go forth and spook.

Freddie Francis ● 2569d4 Comments ● 2569d

Brendan O'Neill podcast interview with Rod Liddle

One of the best podcasts I've heard in a while.Talking Brexit, Identity politics, BBC, Political elites and Political correctness.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrh_YPn-UDs

Paul Game ● 2570d1 Comments ● 2570d

Jeremy Corbyn  Words fail me

16 year olds?  EU nationals?  What next?  Illegal immigrants?  Asylum seekers?

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2570d12 Comments ● 2570d

You couldn't make it up

But they do.  Lucille, I agree, with you.  The country is being played.  Did you hear Father of the House, Ken Clarke, on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this morning at about 1:52:00 into the programme? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0009jhkKen Clarke, BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, 23.10.19:"Everything that happens now is accompanied by these Downing Street 'Spokesmen'. He appears to have some very peculiar people in Downing Street who put out statements and colour everybody's reaction to events.  They're obsessed with fighting a 'Peoples Versus this Hated Parliament Election, and they keep wanting to hold it.Peter Oborne's article on Downing Street's unnamed sources is well worth a read...https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/opendemocracyuk/british-journalists-have-become-part-of-johnsons-fake-news-machine/

Sarah Roberts ● 2575d74 Comments ● 2570d

Ultra Low Emission Zone extension meeting Mon 28th, 7.30pm

On Monday 28th October, 7.30pm, at the Community Church, Werter Rd, SW15 2LL (opposite Sainsbury's) the Putney Society is hosting a meeting on the extension of the Ultra Low Emission Zone.The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is planned to be extended to cover parts of Putney in 2021.    In April 2019, the Mayor of London introduced the Central London ULEZ which covers the same area as the exisiting Congestion Charge    It is designed to improve air quality in the Zone by imposing an extra charge of £12.50 per day on the most polluting cars.  Trucks in breach of the emission standards pay even more.    Initial results show that the measure has resulted the number of "non-compliant" vehicles entering the ULEZ to fall by 35%.If re-elected, the Mayor plans to expand the borders of the London ULEZ to the South and North Circular Roads and so much of Putney will be included.The Putney Society meeting will have a speaker from TfL to explain their experiences to date with the operation and effect of the Central London ULEZ and plans for the expansion of the Zone. There will also be a speaker from Wandsworth Council and an air pollution expert about how it will affect both drivers and pedestrians  All are welcome - please come and find out how the ULEZ will affect you if your vehicle in non-compliant and also to learn how it will contribute to improving the local air quality.There is disabled access. A small donation is welcome from non members.

Putney Society ● 2579d64 Comments ● 2570d

The BBC ...

... joins the DarkWeb. Still, some on this Forum probably thinks that's where it belongs?https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bbc-news-goes-dark-with/

Michael Ixer ● 2570d2 Comments ● 2570d

Rugby World Cup ~ Well Done Wales!

Wales 20 - France 19Fantastic!! 👍🏻👏🏻 👌🏻Always an extra degree of satisfaction when beating the French. 💪

Sue Hammond ● 2579d25 Comments ● 2570d

Missing cat

Please can you check your sheds/outbuildings etc as this beautiful little cat is missing from the Wandsworth area.https://nextdoor.co.uk/post/17592192415995?init_source=copy_link_share

Liam Jones ● 2570d1 Comments ● 2570d

The Met: Policing in London

I have been riveted watching this programme on the BBC iPlayer, a fascinating insight into the things our Police have to put up with.I so admire our Police and the incredibly difficult jobs they do with understanding, patience and a sort of human kindness.  I guess Policing is often quite boring, not like the programmes we see on TV, but these men and women are so admirable, with their patience, politeness and great work ethic that keeps them going day and night with all the aggression they have to face.There is far to little money put into our national Policing and I have no idea what's going on with the CPS and the judges.  I had a short brush with the justice system (as a witness) and it just seemed a shambles.  It's time to spend good money on our justice system to backing our police, not just to be let down.On the other hand, I know that the majority of people who are in prison, shouldn't be there.  They have drink and drug problems, they have serious mental problems, many have come from a care system that didn't care for them.Don't you think it's about time we started making provision for youngsters up to adulthood, instead of putting them on drug ridden estates or into care.  This country has the worst record on young offenders, it goes back to the Victorian times and we haven't grown out of it.  It seems so simple to me, I guess it's a question of money.  Maybe every hedge funder and celebrity should be made to contribute 10% of their earnings to youth projects, not to mention all the arms dealers and social media billionaires.   Aaargh, must stop ranting, I feel so frustrated.

Bunny Payne ● 2571d4 Comments ● 2570d