Black Gold - Hundreds of New Oil/Gas Licences Granted

 

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced today that the government will grant hundreds of new licenses for oil and gas production in the North Sea. The move is part of a push to increase Britain's energy independence and create dividing lines with the opposition Labour Party.

Sunak said that the new licenses would help to "bolster our energy security" and "deliver more affordable, clean energy to British homes and businesses." He also said that the government would continue to support the development of renewable energy sources, but that oil and gas would remain an important part of the UK's energy mix for the foreseeable future.

The announcement was met with mixed reactions. Environmental groups condemned the move, saying that it would "send a wrecking ball" through the UK's climate commitments. However, the oil and gas industry welcomed the news, saying that it would create jobs and boost the economy.

The decision is likely to be a major issue in the upcoming general election. Labour has pledged to ban new oil and gas drilling, while the Conservatives have said that they will continue to support the industry.

This announcement as the added advantage of pissing off the Just Stop Oil wankers!

Flit Off Nadine!

 

In a scathing letter, Flitwick Town Council has called on Nadine Dorries to resign as their MP, citing "a continuing lack of representation for the people of Mid-Bedfordshire at Westminster."

The letter, which was signed by all 15 members of the council, accuses Dorries of "ignoring the concerns of her constituents" and "failing to deliver on her promises." The council also expressed its "frustration" at Dorries' "increasing focus on her own political career" and her "lack of engagement with local issues."

In recent months, Dorries has been under increasing pressure to resign. In June, she promised to quit "with immediate effect" after being appointed Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. However, she has since refused to clarify when she plans to step down.

The letter from Flitwick Town Council is the latest in a series of calls for Dorries to resign. In recent weeks, several other local organizations have also expressed their dissatisfaction with her performance as MP.

It remains to be seen whether Dorries will heed the calls to resign.

Is It a Million Starts or a Million Completions?

 

Tories Hold Uxbridge...Just

 

The Tories managed to hold Uxbridge by less than 500 votes last night, thanks to Khan's ludicrous ULEZ policy.

Suffice to say they lost the other two by-elections by very large swings.

By-Election Thursday

 

Three by-elections today when the voters of Selby & Ainsty, Somerton & Frome and Uxbridge & South Ruislip are predicted to give the Tories a drubbing.

Starmer Gives Rayner and Others The Finger

 

Labour is planning to keep the “heinous” (Jonathan Ashworth) and “obscene and inhumane” (Angela Rayner) two-child benefit cap, Starmer said on Sunday.

Sunak Approves Public Sector Pay Rises

Rishi Sunak and Cabinet ministers have approved recommendations for public sector pay rise.They will be paid for out of savings in budgets, not borrowing. 

Including: 7% for police, 6% for doctors and 6.5% for teachers.