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Should we stop paying the Bank of England interest payments on Commercial Bank deposits?
The Bank of England charges the UK Gov £35bn a year in interest on money they hold on behalf of commercial banks to help them in the event of another banking crisis. The European Central Bank (ECB) has already stopped paying interest on deposits it holds for the same purpose. Is it time we stopped this as well & used the money to fund public services.
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As the cost of a TV licence rises to £169.50 is it time to scrap the BBC Licence fee
Regardless whether you watch the BBC or listen to the BBC if you have a TV in house home you have to pay for the BBC through a mandatory licence fee. The fee has now risen to £169.50 pa that's £14.12 per month. That's more than Netflix or Disney+ is now the time to make the BBC a voluntary subscription service in line with the broader market and other providers?
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Should the UK ban weapons exports to Israel after 3 Brits killed in IDF strike?
BREAKING NEWS: Recent reports highlight a tragic incident in Gaza where three British aid workers were killed in an Israeli strike. These workers were providing security for other aid personnel from World Central Kitchen in Gaza, a notable effort amidst the ongoing conflict to deliver humanitarian aid to those in dire need. This event has drawn significant attention and condemnation from various quarters, including some of Israel's closest allies. The loss of these lives, amidst efforts to deliver over 100 tonnes of humanitarian food aid, underscores the severe and escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The international response includes condemnation of the violence and a call for a full, transparent explanation from Israeli authorities, with British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron urging...
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Is Scotland’s new “Hate Crime and Public Order Act” good or bad for democracy?
Is the act helping, do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing - vote yes for good, no for bad! The legislative groundwork for the Hate Crime and Public Order Act was laid through rigorous debates, public consultations, and a thorough legislative process. The Act's passage was not without controversy, as it sought to tread the fine line between protecting individuals from hate crimes and preserving freedom of speech.
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