"He broke no rules so nothing wrong but rules need changing.He was abusing his position."
Didn't he actually draw up the rules?
It used to be called the old boys network and was an acknowledged fact of life. I lost all faith quite a while ago and think it just shows what a dreadful bunch they all are? Just watch Yes Minister? That summed up what a shambles it was over 30 years before it became apparent in real time.( sad times all round really?) |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
This case epitomises why former cabinet ministers are so much in demand as lobbyists and non-executive directors of corporations.
Power influence and connections!
If the company had not collapsed, we would be none the wiser.
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Politics is a dirty business for sure.
It’s about a month ago that Cameron was suggesting that he would reenter active politics.
Had he kept a low profile he’d have been allowed to keep doing his shady deals now he’s a threat someone makes a call to the Times.
Perhaps the Beast of Bolsover was right all along? |
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By *ackal1Couple
over a year ago
Manchester |
Just another example of why parliament needs reforming. It’s dirty through and through.
Boris until he became a minister was on the payroll of JCB. Cant see engineer in his qualifications!.
The review made in 2009 has not been acted on. It’s really good reading and you can see why the greedy bastards don’t want reform!
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
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"He broke no rules so nothing wrong but rules need changing.He was abusing his position.
Didn't he actually draw up the rules?
It used to be called the old boys network and was an acknowledged fact of life. I lost all faith quite a while ago and think it just shows what a dreadful bunch they all are? Just watch Yes Minister? That summed up what a shambles it was over 30 years before it became apparent in real time.( sad times all round really?)"
Tony Benn did say that when he became a minister for the first time it was really like Yes Minister and the civil service will control any minister they can |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy"
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"Politics from the local parish council to the very top is littered with corruption always has been, not sure how you stop it"
you stop anybody who WANTS to be involved in politics from being involved in politics
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"Politics from the local parish council to the very top is littered with corruption always has been, not sure how you stop ityou stop anybody who WANTS to be involved in politics from being involved in politics "
Sound bite nonsense, plenty of honest upright people who want to make a difference they often go unnoticed among those with their snouts in the trough, to be fair it's not only politicians, plenty of "normal" folk have their snouts in the trough too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way."
The tories promote the ideology of profiteering over others. Yes there's dodgy politicians in other parties but mainly in the tories greed culture
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way."
Look who's profiteered : the rich elite.
Lost out: the working classes and those who were seduced by the tory culture
The sydtem is geared for, and by the rich elite and chum-ocracy. Its no coincidence the tories cabinet are in the rich elite |
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
upton wirral |
"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way.
The tories promote the ideology of profiteering over others. Yes there's dodgy politicians in other parties but mainly in the tories greed culture
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They are all the same and thinking otherwise is nieve in the extreme |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way.
Look who's profiteered : the rich elite.
Lost out: the working classes and those who were seduced by the tory culture
The sydtem is geared for, and by the rich elite and chum-ocracy. Its no coincidence the tories cabinet are in the rich elite "
Of course it helps if you are born into a better off family and making the first few thousands is the hard part, but every system of government is the same in that regard, some are destined to lead some to follow, and being rich doesnt mean you are happy or satisfied with your life, the old saying money doesnt make you happy is very true, nor does being jealous and envious of those better off. |
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
borehamwood |
"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way.
Look who's profiteered : the rich elite.
Lost out: the working classes and those who were seduced by the tory culture
The sydtem is geared for, and by the rich elite and chum-ocracy. Its no coincidence the tories cabinet are in the rich elite "
Unlike the paupers in labour like sir kier and old thornbury and remind me again how much old tony is worth these days.if your high up in politics your loaded no matter what party your in |
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"Why do all politicians have to have more money than they need,Ian.greed
A natural human instinct.
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To a point, there is nothing natural about being so selfish that your sat on piles of money much more than you will ever need whilst others struggle to put food on their table..
Not saying it's going to change as it's one of the species ingrained traits in some albeit a pretty awful one.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Dodgy Dave
His book should be reprinted.. "call me (dodgy) Dave..
The Pope is Catholic
Bears shit in the woods
Tory politicians are dodgy
And labour ones arent ? Or sdp ones or do you only look one way.
Look who's profiteered : the rich elite.
Lost out: the working classes and those who were seduced by the tory culture
The sydtem is geared for, and by the rich elite and chum-ocracy. Its no coincidence the tories cabinet are in the rich elite
Unlike the paupers in labour like sir kier and old thornbury and remind me again how much old tony is worth these days.if your high up in politics your loaded no matter what party your in"
It's how they go about it. This incident and the other one where matt Hancocks old pub landlord gets a contract through the chums network, involving tax payers money rather than transparent and open tendering isn't really good either.
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Some of us will get angry about this, others will defend the government no matter what they say or do. At the end of the day if you fuck up you own it and resign. If you want to be corrupt be better at it. If you get found out it should have consequences,including jail time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I actually thought David Cameron was ok until he done a runner after the chaos he caused with the referendum.
Now this, he's no different than any other powerful and corrupt person. "
Hopefully there will be new safeguards but i don't think that will happen. |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"I actually thought David Cameron was ok until he done a runner after the chaos he caused with the referendum.
Now this, he's no different than any other powerful and corrupt person. "
Totally agree |
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By *ammskiMan
over a year ago
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"I actually thought David Cameron was ok until he done a runner after the chaos he caused with the referendum.
Now this, he's no different than any other powerful and corrupt person.
Totally agree"
Would agree but Cameron powerful ? |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"I actually thought David Cameron was ok until he done a runner after the chaos he caused with the referendum.
Now this, he's no different than any other powerful and corrupt person.
Totally agreeWould agree but Cameron powerful ?"
Influence equals power, |
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By *ammskiMan
over a year ago
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"I actually thought David Cameron was ok until he done a runner after the chaos he caused with the referendum.
Now this, he's no different than any other powerful and corrupt person.
Influence equals power, "
He fell on his sword when he fucked off after the vote went the way he didn’t want ,a complete muppet |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I actually thought David Cameron was ok until he done a runner after the chaos he caused with the referendum.
Now this, he's no different than any other powerful and corrupt person.
Influence equals power, He fell on his sword when he fucked off after the vote went the way he didn’t want ,a complete muppet"
Totally agree.
It was s close run thing but in his bubble of associates he thought a comfortable remaon was on the cards...
I too thought he was a right muppet when he resigned with a whingy speech outside no. 10 |
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the seems new discovories of tory sleaze and outright corruption is growing today. the results of the laws passed by ca-moron that benefited the tory corruption culture in westminster while he was PM are now exposed. |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
Bearing in mind the close symbiotic relationship between legal entities (profit-oriented organisations, charities and non-governmental organisations) it is inevitable that leading politicians and senior civil servants are in such demand just after they have left office, when their connections and knowledge of decision making processed is at its peak.
Astute head-hunters will be laying the groundwork for an 'acquisition' long before the intended departure date.
David Cameron, a former British Prime Minister with blue chip connections stretching back to his schooldays would have had a string of offers from non-executive directorships and consultancy roles from which to choose.
Unfortunately he chose to take up Greensil's offer, which may lead to his undoing; there are currently eight inquiries into this organisation.
However, when the hoo-hah settles, other offers will be readily available, from which to take his pick.
Whilst in office PMs and Presidents are poorly remunerated; the real gravy train commences when they re-enter 'civilian' life! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jennerick apparently help some group avoid paying billions in tax, reported on the news this morning
Nobody pays billions in tax, veryvery few companies would pay that either "
My apologies,.. Jennerick was lobbied for a 1 billion project to save 45 million in costs. |
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