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  1. In Topic: Chinese Buses In Chesterfield

    Today, 01:36 PM

    View PostSocraticCFC, on 13 February 2025 - 10:46 AM, said:

    They don't make buses - could I enlighten you these are Japanese manufacturers and employ British workers.


    Well Hyundai are Korean.... and I dont think they have any UK manufacturing or assembly... but they do employ a German for their N motorsport division (which might open another can of worms).

    The reality is the world is a small place as far as manufacturing goes and lots of things are now off shored to where they can be done cheapest - whether that is call centres in India (or elsewhere) software coding in India, manufacturing in any cheap labour country. Even back in 2001 we were important metal brackets from China as they were 1/10th the price of the previous supplier in West Brom. More logistical headaches and we had to buy in bulk with cash flow impacts - but it was the only way we could make a margin and sell at the price that our biggest customer wanted...

    Come to think of it, my Dad liked to buy British and on retiring after 40 years at NCB bought himself a nice new Vauxhall - and was mortified to see it had a made in Belgium sticker on it when he collected it!
  2. In Topic: Reform Uk Party

    Today, 10:47 AM

    View Posts42blue, on 12 February 2025 - 05:34 PM, said:

    I agree there?s no long term vision but then what do you expect from short term parliaments filled with career politicians? Rhetorical Q.

    Trouble is who joins who?


    I think you have to take the country on a journey with a clearly set out long term vision and give them some values that you stand for and then focus every priority on meeting those standards and achieving that vision - just like you do in business, just like Maggie did and to a lesser extent Blair.

    Well Farage might accept a few Tories into his govt if they give him the main gig, the LDs will go with Labour as their policies are most aligned and siding with the Tories didnt do them much good last time!

    Greens may have the balance and hold the power.... ;)
  3. In Topic: The Labour Thread

    Today, 10:41 AM

    View Postcalvin plummers socks, on 13 February 2025 - 09:49 AM, said:

    In Chesterfield?


    There are wealthy people in Chesterfield you know - its not as backward as you seem to think...just look at the houses for sale and more importantly sold!

    View PostWestbars Spireite, on 13 February 2025 - 08:05 AM, said:

    Generally no, though I look after couples who between them have well in excess of ?1m between their stocks and shares ISAs and they're a significant portion of their wealth/retirement planning.


    according to the rumours, S&S ISAs will be fine, its just cash as why should you get tax relief on the interest you get for putting some funds aside for an emergency..?
  4. In Topic: Chinese Buses In Chesterfield

    Today, 10:37 AM

    Probably typed on a phone made in China whilst watching a TV made in China... or if not final assembly then elements of it.
  5. In Topic: Reform Uk Party

    Yesterday, 03:58 PM

    View Posts42blue, on 12 February 2025 - 02:43 PM, said:

    Playing Devil?s advocate here: IF the finances are as bad as Labour claim and IF there is a long term plan and vision it would surely be good politics to get all the electorally unpopular actions out of the way in the early stages of their parliament? Then as their term comes to an end highlight (IF) it?s working and here are the sweeteners so elect us again?

    Tbf to EoC, who I?m politically opposed to btw, he has criticised the WFA withdrawal and supported the recent suspension. And few on here remove their particular coloured blinkers.

    You could have waited for the next Tory government (if there is one?) and said you can?t have an opinion as you didn?t criticise the Labour government. Now that?d be funny. 🤣

    I suspect, I don?t know him, he?s become as bored as other posters in the lack of debate? Current company excepted.


    The finances long term are worse than they claim - if you allow for the pension issues, the ageing population etc etc. So my concern isnt that they take electorally unpopular decisions (Maggie did and she solved many of the problems we faced in the 70s), but that they arent looking to solve the real problems and are tinkering round the edges with the sort of politics that seems very spiteful and aimed at their non supporters. They govern for the whole country not just a few....

    If we are going to copy ideas from other countries (which RR seems to want to do) how about we start with the NHS...and whilst we are looking to save money, look at how much the contributions to the ever growing and even less efficient than before public sector cost.

    Might be waiting a long time for the next tory govt.... I suspect coalitions will be the name of the game for the one after this...

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    andywoolven 

    05 Jul 2023 - 20:10
    Hi,
    Sorry to bother you. I believe you worked for a hotel chain in London and previously had access to discount codes.
    It’s a bit of a long shot and very last minute. But could you let me know if this is still the case.
    I only ask as my part is due to go to London on Friday and the hotel she was booked into has canceled last minute.
    Thanks
    Andy ...
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    andywoolven 

    05 Jul 2023 - 20:10
    Hi,
    Sorry to bother you. I believe you worked for a hotel chain in London and previously had access to discount codes.
    It’s a bit of a long shot and very last minute. But could you let me know if this is still the case.
    I only ask as my part is due to go to London on Friday and the hotel she was booked into has canceled last minute.
    Thanks
    Andy ...
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    andywoolven 

    05 Jul 2023 - 20:09
    Hi,
    Sorry to bother you. I believe you worked for a hotel chain in London and previously had access to discount codes.
    It’s a bit of a long shot and very last minute. But could you let me know if this is still the case.
    I only ask as my part is due to go to London on Friday and the hotel she was booked into has canceled last minute.
    Thanks
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    spireitenag 

    07 Dec 2021 - 19:33
    Hi. I'm a season ticket holder who unfortunately will be travelling to Gran Canaria on 8th of Jan.
    Happy to get you a ticket for Chelsea if you're struggling. Regards Nigel.
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    isleaiw1 

    02 Jul 2017 - 21:02
    Thanks for the invite - would have loved to have joined you but I am moving house tomorrow so day not in the office or in London!
    Might have joined as the political conversations might have been more up my street than most on the board!
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    frearsghost 

    02 Jul 2017 - 17:35
    If you live in London, you're welcome to join a couple of Spireites tomorrow (Monday) evening where the main topic of conversation will be Chesterfield FC amongst other things. All very friendly. We'll be in the Williamson Tavern near St Pauls about 7.30. Sorry for the short notice.
    regards
    John
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