Coronavirus - political views - supporting or otherwise...

[clubchamp98]

Just a thought but could the kids not go to school to get their free meals and have some tuition while they are there ?

Not in year 2/3/4/5. There not back yet, unless keyworkers kids.
I thought the problem was when the holidays start the vouchers stopped.
That’s been sorted by Marcus?
Well done to him .

 

[chrisd]

Its one of those subjects we have to pretend doesnt exist Chris. If you suggest 'some' parents could do more for their children you are labeled a Tory right wing extremest for suggesting 'All' parents could do more for their children. Those looking to be offended get offended and us Bald Tattooed Grandad Tory Racists once again cannot understand diddly squat.

Just about sums it up. My wife, for privacy reasons, never gave chapter and verse on the kids but she was often quite upset about these matters and it would surprise people if the names of the ones who badly abused their kids were made public locally.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

PS How the heck do you remember what I've posted? Even I don't!

Because unfortunately, I have done my utmost to support the Government during this crisis and whether you’ve realised it or not, virtually every time somebody has criticised the Government or a Government Minister you have commented how wrong they are or how sad it makes you or everybody should be supporting them etc, etc,

I found that quite ironic seeing as how you started a thread for people to give views, for or against.

 

[AmandaJR]

Because unfortunately, I have done my utmost to support the Government during this crisis and whether you’ve realised it or not, virtually every time somebody has criticised the Government or a Government Minister you have commented how wrong they are or how sad it makes you or everybody should be supporting them etc, etc,

I found that quite ironic seeing as how you started a thread for people to give views, for or against.

Now that is utter twaddle. I'm sure you'll know exactly so please do tell me how many times I have commented in such a manner on this post. Let's say prior to today as it was you reacting to my initial post.

 

[clubchamp98]

Just about sums it up. My wife, for privacy reasons, never gave chapter and verse on the kids but she was often quite upset about these matters and it would surprise people if the names of the ones who badly abused their kids were made public locally.

Yes my wife is in the safeguarding role .
It makes me sick some of the things people do to their own kids.
No kids are ever named in these very upsetting stories.

 

[Pin-seeker]

She was asked what she would have done differently. Simple question. It's fine to be critical of what's been done but it's easy just to criticise without having to come up with a better alternative.

Spot on.
Or they come up with a better alternative after the event.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Now that is utter twaddle. I'm sure you'll know exactly so please do tell me how many times I have commented on this post. Let's say prior to today as it was you reacting to my initial post.

I’ll tell you what, I won’t respond to anything you put anymore, anything I’ve posted to you today I’ve given an explanation as to why I posted it.

So you have now decided to get snidey when challenged and faced with facts I’d rather not bother with you.

 

[AmandaJR]

I’ll tell you what, I won’t respond to anything you put anymore, anything I’ve posted to you today I’ve given an explanation as to why I posted it.

So you have now decided to get snidey when challenged and faced with facts I’d rather not bother with you.

Thanks for that. Made my evening...literally crying here

 

[spongebob59]

Not in year 2/3/4/5. There not back yet, unless keyworkers kids.
I thought the problem was when the holidays start the vouchers stopped.
That’s been sorted by Marcus?
Well done to him .

I didn't know it was voucher's, let's hope they use them wisely. Well done Marcus, what a role model. Although UK labour seen to be claiming all the credit now

 

[AmandaJR]

I didn't know it was voucher's, let's hope they use them wisely. Well done Marcus, what a role model. Although UK labour seen to be claiming all the credit now

I think it's been vouchers since the schools closed and actual schoolday meals not available.

 

[spongebob59]

I think it's been vouchers since the schools closed and actual schoolday meals not available.

Shame they can't sort out meals instead of vouchers,

 

[Pin-seeker]

I didn't know it was voucher's, let's hope they use them wisely. Well done Marcus, what a role model. Although UK labour seen to be claiming all the credit now

https://twitter.com/x/status/1272927879148515331

 

[huds1475]

I'm not saying that there isn't deprivation and that many families need more help, but with due respect Mrs D worked daily in a primary school for 27 years, knew the kids and the parents and there were a fair number on benefits but the parents were not spending the money on their kids and looked for every freebie going and, yes, they did have the things I mentioned. No, not all, not even the majority but then I haven't mentioned the ones on drugs, alcoholics, those who assault their children etc etc!
I suspect when the Chair of Governers visits its like when Ofsted come

Chris, I've quoted you because your post is less long winded than the other chaps, but my response isn't aimed at you only!

Whether kids parents are 'morally dubious', or not, isn't an issue.

Children shouldn't be going hungry, and those of us who can afford to help (taxpayers) should.

This isnt a political issue, so let's not turn it into one?

 

[ColchesterFC]

Shame they can't sort out meals instead of vouchers,

But then when they put on spag bol one day there would be complaints from parents that little Jonny doesn't like spag bol. At least with vouchers the parents will (hopefully) use it to buy food that their kids will like.

 

[Hacker Khan]

You’ve told HK he’s peed you off as well as SILH, I didn’t know that.

Please stop with the rude comments, nowhere have I been rude, everything I’ve said I’ve backed up.

Feel free to disagree, but stop claiming I’m being rude, simply pointed out some inconsistencies in your posts which I have interpreted as moaning and disingenious.

Neither did I to be honest.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Just a thought but could the kids not go to school to get their free meals and have some tuition while they are there ?

If you are talking about the summer holidays then very few school kitchens are open at the moment and even less will be in the summer holidays. And as for tuition then teachers will not be in in the summer holidays. They have a contracted number of days like the rest of us so they are entitled to a holiday, like the rest of us.

 

[clubchamp98]

Shame they can't sort out meals instead of vouchers,

They have been for vulnerable kids .
But they can’t do it in the summer holidays as it’s closed.
It’s the maintenance of kitchens etc.

 

[Mudball]

You should be aware the PM usually does the Wednesday briefing!!

I dont.. i stopped watchign a few weeks ago as it is general BS. Over the past few weeks of trying to hunt for dental PPE made me realise how we are yet to fix this massive gap.
(now let me wait for someone to come along and say that the PPE thing is nonsense).. BTW, depending on your treatment, this is how your next dental visit may look like

 

[Mudball]

I'm not sure people do miss the facts. There are not unlimited funds. I saw a tory MP today quote it being a blunt tool and reminding us that Gordon Brown chose not to extend the scheme through school holidays. Personally I think it may be a blunt tool and not the greatest use of funds for the vulnerable BUT if it's the best tool we've got right now then we should use it and down the line find a better system to ensure the funds get to the most needy.

The government were wrong not to extend it through the holidays and have had to change their minds - that's good news whatever way you look at it. Should it have taken Rashford etc to appeal? No.

When i started reading the post, i had a sense of dejavu come over... First blame Labour (without any fact checking by the MP, not you), reference to the 'magic money tree' and lack of funds. Then i read the second line and i agree with you.. I dont know what use are our funds, if we can feed the children of this country. All the billions we piss up on vanity projects like HS2, garden bridge etc, will easily pay for this. the fact that a footy player had to remind the MPs is despicable

 

[SocketRocket]

When i started reading the post, i had a sense of dejavu come over... First blame Labour (without any fact checking by the MP, not you), reference to the 'magic money tree' and lack of funds. Then i read the second line and i agree with you.. I dont know what use are our funds, if we can feed the children of this country. All the billions we piss up on vanity projects like HS2, garden bridge etc, will easily pay for this. the fact that a footy player had to remind the MPs is despicable

Pity a football player can do a better job than the Parliamentary opposition.