Foxholer
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Do you like the smell of Naphthalene?
EU waste
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Do you like the smell of Naphthalene?
Doon frae Troon
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Some 'stretched' links there.
I have been to Windsor Castle twice to accompany my missus who was helping with historical research. We certainly did not go to see the Queen.
Obviously no value on PR.
But never mind...... uncomfortably off topic for some.
BTW......What happens to these buildings when the Queen is not in residence.
bobmac
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Some 'stretched' links there.
I have been to Windsor Castle twice to accompany my missus who was helping with historical research. We certainly did not go to see the Queen.
Obviously no value on PR.
But never mind...... uncomfortably off topic for some.
BTW......What happens to these buildings when the Queen is not in residence.
If you're so keen to talk about the Queen, start your own thread.
Thank you
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I can 100% assure you a lot of tourists visit London in the hope of seeing a "Royal" and all that goes with it, probably spoken to more tourists in London than most on here and without our Royalty many tourists would not make London the priority they do, Europe is full of empty palaces and it is our monarchy, history and traditions which give us an edge and make London a "must visit" location for tourists.
Sorry Bob
Foxholer
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Surely they are not that daft!
The paraphernalia that's associated with the Royals..Buck House, Westminster, St James's Palace, Windsor etc perhaps! But surely not 'a Royal'! Though it's possible to encounter them if you happen to be in the right place at the right time!
Doon frae Troon
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Just providing a bit of balance to your rather one sided OP.
Did you really think that anyone would disagree with it ?
SocketRocket
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My wallet does!
SocketRocket
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You are at will to, you can also defend the EU if you wish.Just providing a bit of balance to your rather one sided OP.
Did you really think that anyone would disagree with it ?
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Some are, I've experienced it first hand, even the reaction to Royal cars at times has to be seen to be believed and it's people from all parts of the globe.
chrisd
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I know that a recent visit to Buck House had added interest because the Royal family actually live there
jp5
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A drop in the ocean compared to some of our wasteful spending!
It is but its still wasteful. I wonder how much is paid out every month in mileage claims and hotel bills to move 280miles/5 hours?
Maybe more than a drop in the ocean...
bobmac
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How many extra doctors/nurses/teachers/police officers etc could you get for £130m per year........ and that's just one example of the waste.
jp5
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Not as many as you could get for £2 billion a year!
bobmac
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Where is that wasted?
Junior
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Your right Bob. It's this type of spending that gets in the public eye and turns people against the EU. It's wasteful. Also, just look at the alleged monies given to Neil Kinnock for living expenses for both him and his wife (even though they are married) for a 2nd home in Brussels, millions in pensions, 5 star lifestyle, etc etc. All I read about regarding the EU is the Brussels gravy train, lies and corruption. 　
The ideology and spirit of the EU has been lost amongst greedy politicians using it as a means to line their own pockets. Power and control has corrupted those at the very top. FWIW i'll also add my own personal opinion in that I believe the EU should be a great thing. 2 countries are stronger than 1, 5 countries stronger than 4, 28 therefore should be stronger together than apart. Sharing wealth to help strengthen economies in the weaker countries and raise the standard of living has to be a good thing, but it should not be done at the expense of others. I realise this statement is very holistic and the reality is that it is not easy to do, Someone needs to try and fix it from within, otherwise, more countries will leave and it will implode.
The ideology and spirit of the EU has been lost amongst greedy politicians using it as a means to line their own pockets. Power and control has corrupted those at the very top. FWIW i'll also add my own personal opinion in that I believe the EU should be a great thing. 2 countries are stronger than 1, 5 countries stronger than 4, 28 therefore should be stronger together than apart. Sharing wealth to help strengthen economies in the weaker countries and raise the standard of living has to be a good thing, but it should not be done at the expense of others. I realise this statement is very holistic and the reality is that it is not easy to do, Someone needs to try and fix it from within, otherwise, more countries will leave and it will implode.
USER1999
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Dont forget that when politicians claim for mileage, they get more than we get per mile, i think 80p, and each individual in the car can make a claim, not just the driver.
PhilTheFragger
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Thread is about EU funding and wastage, not a debate about the Monarchy, can we keep on topic please
Start another thread if you must
Start another thread if you must
MegaSteve
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Certainly true I don't disagree... But when the money is handed out it comes labelled as being from the EU... Just have to read the plaques attached to the various projects funded via Brussels...
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Yes... and it's a total lie. Which a majority of the population see through.
I've written as such in "marker pen" on several such examples where I live... and maybe you should too! (just for fun, cos it really upsets the Remoaners
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