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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 3, 2021 16:46:03 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 3, 2021 19:35:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2021 19:55:09 GMT
The thing is, Boris cannot lose. It would have to be a significant rebellion to get past his 80 seat majority. It is also one spending cut that is popular with (many) voters, so any sense of his being more in touch with the electorate than his own backbenchers will likely only increase his personal ratings further compared to Kier Starmer. A non-covid booster jab.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 4, 2021 17:32:48 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 4, 2021 21:35:53 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 5, 2021 16:32:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 18:58:03 GMT
A very good read (or 50 minute listen) from this months The Atlantic (cover story):
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 8, 2021 14:51:40 GMT
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Post by number13 on Jun 8, 2021 19:55:53 GMT
Good but better still, everyone exercise their right to opt-out now and that will put an end to it.
This isn't party political, last time it was Labour who tried something not too dissimilar with their failed NHS national computer system and let's not forget their ID card scheme which would have been all data and of course no more secure than any other "totally secure" system. Putting all our personal data eggs in one basket is a very bad idea - eventually someone who shouldn't will get into the basket.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2021 21:40:16 GMT
Good but better still, everyone exercise their right to opt-out now and that will put an end to it.
This isn't party political, last time it was Labour who tried something not too dissimilar with their failed NHS national computer system and let's not forget their ID card scheme which would have been all data and of course no more secure than any other "totally secure" system. Putting all our personal data eggs in one basket is a very bad idea - eventually someone who shouldn't will get into the basket.
Details were published by the FT on May 26th on how to opt out of this (no paywall): www.ft.com/content/9fee812f-6975-49ce-915c-aeb25d3dd748The page also contains a download link of the document in docx format, as is required for patients wishing to decline permission for the sharing of their records. This needs to be printed out, completed and handed in to your GP surgeries before the (now extended) deadline.
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Post by Chakoteya on Jun 9, 2021 9:48:24 GMT
^^ Whilst I too have my concerns about the government's ability to secure a database with such sensitive information in it, one is certainly needed in this country, if only to try and direct funds where they are most needed. I'm also not surprised that they feel the need to raise money by selling 'anonymised' data to various companies. Then again, where else is income going to come from? We refuse to vote for a party that will implement tax rises - anyone fancy going back to 1975 and 35% basic rate? - yet demand more and more expensive health and other services. Green policies mean less revenue from oil/petrol/diesel sales, tobacco tax brings in less. So here's the challenge to the next generations - where's the money going to come from? Answers please to HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ
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Post by lidar2 on Jun 9, 2021 10:23:15 GMT
A very good read (or 50 minute listen) from this months The Atlantic (cover story):
An interesting insight into Boris the politician, and to a lesser extent Boris the man, which goes some way to explaining his success as a campaigner and as an election winner. What it does not do - and to be fair I don't think it sets out to do - is make a case that his government will actually do much good for the country. In seeking to explain him it puts the case for him and his policies but reserves judgement on their outcome for the country.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 9, 2021 11:35:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2021 14:38:29 GMT
^^ Whilst I too have my concerns about the government's ability to secure a database with such sensitive information in it, one is certainly needed in this country, if only to try and direct funds where they are most needed. I'm also not surprised that they feel the need to raise money by selling 'anonymised' data to various companies. Then again, where else is income going to come from? We refuse to vote for a party that will implement tax rises - anyone fancy going back to 1975 and 35% basic rate? - yet demand more and more expensive health and other services. Green policies mean less revenue from oil/petrol/diesel sales, tobacco tax brings in less. So here's the challenge to the next generations - where's the money going to come from? Answers please to HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ I am sure they will love that as an excuse. "We're sorry but we have had to sell your personal data because of global warming"Matt ( 'that's nearly an armful') Hancock will be using it in the despatch box before September or citing it in letters to patients...
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 10, 2021 17:20:06 GMT
What a prick.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 10, 2021 17:22:41 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 11, 2021 14:27:01 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 11, 2021 19:20:18 GMT
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jun 13, 2021 16:59:12 GMT
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