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Some of you may remember Patrick Kelly who I recently found out died a couple of years ago. He was a ward Councillor in the 90s and 00s. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/oct/31/patrick-kelly-obituary I knew him outside of politics. https://x.com/SouthwarkLabour/status/1760382926846357657 https://patrickjkelly.muchloved.com/

Have you read Scouting for Boys by Baden Powell? Racist and full of right-wing ideology; the movement has a historical association with colonialism and authoritarian regimes. Whilst you can say it was of its time, the Scouting movement has fortunately long since moved on,

I didn't say it was a right wing plot. What I said was that the right wing parties are opposed to this type of measure (and against net zero) Centre left and right governments for over two decades, prior to Sunak and the progressive lurch to the right of the Tories, had programmes to reduce emissions and support sustainable transport. A centre right government introduced LTNs; irrespective of his motives Johnson did a lot of good both as Mayor and PM to support sustainable transport (I say carefully avoiding the folly of the new routemaster). For balance Labour are underwhelming on sustainable transport but have kept Active Travel England and generally let local authorities get on with things.

OK 15 months later, a brief summary of my views OneDulwich have mission creep going well beyond Court Lane etc and now going on about pavement cycling. My view continues that they do not have solutions for reducing road traffic and emissions. Whilst they may not be politically affiliated their views accord with the right and far right parties. In the same vein many posting on the EDF may not be members of One Dulwich but very much support what he/they have to say. As with many campaigns there is always dangers that extreme groups hijack things - think Bash the Rich/Class war and the large demo against the poll tax that turned into a riot. Plenty of right wing examples of course.

@DulvilleRes there is a thread about OneDulwich where I have posted before. https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/344333-one-part-of-dulwich/#comments

Why? What difference would it make. We simply aren't a flag flying country apart from special occasions, church parade and the like. It makes no difference to our patriotism.

There was a pile up on the M4 today. A tanker of milk, a van with vanilla essence and a truck of cornflower were involved. Fortunately nobody was hurt but I understand all of the drivers are in custardy.

I e-mailed them and they gave me a load of waffle back. As I have posted two times before.

Happy 80th Van the Man

BREXIT Stuffed the country. Massive self harm. Begat Reform. Tearing the county apart. Dreadful

I would hope that people buying second hand would be happy to pay more at a charity, than say, eBay. Particularly one as relevant as SCH.

A few people I have known spent their last few days at St Christophers. It is wonderful what they provide. Most charity shops have long since become more savvy about more valuable donations. As with a commercial organisation they have to price according to the market. Please continue to use the store.

That's a cop out. You are talking about managing the economy. Previous regimes are relevant. You are calling for austerity. I have questioned this. This is a forum not a soap box. Although it feels more like the latter on some other threads 😕

@vladi it would be good to hear your views on my comments (a) the damage to society of austerity and (b) how poorly the Tories handled our economy prior (and post if you like) Covid Do you believe in climate change and if so what should we be doing? I'd disgusted by Badenock aping Reform.

The Tories failed to invest when interest rates were very low. Irrespective of the current management of the economy, the party that is supposed to know most about the economy, growth and improved standard of living, failed.

You haven't addressed the impact of earlier austerity which led to a more divided nation. It's not the great depression, winter of discontent etc.

They can and do challenge claims. I expect the difference is where they have witnesses.

Unless anyone knows difference it is the "no win no fee" companies that get involved as the name and insurance of the rider are fake. Having said that the question is why the driver's insurers, should they get involved, not be able to check if the rider is using fake ID etc.

Look at the national debt of the US. It's ginormous. The US spent their way out of the 1930s depression. Which is what the UK should have done rather than the Coalition's austerity. Look at the harm and division austerity led to in the UK. If only it was simple.

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2024/southwark-becomes-first-inner-london-borough-have-100000-trees Link to Southwark Council's ambulance tree planting programme. Rather good wouldn't you say?

They are putting out a few ideas to see what the general consensus is. Whatever happens some will have issues. We had decades of reduced tax burden but the world has changed. I don't know the answer.

A Secret Santa gift you received I assume?

Thanks for a considered response. Unlike others.... There is a campaign to fly the flag that is fronted by people who don't like the impact of immigration on this country. Everyone and anyone can fly to flag to celebrate their Englishness, Britishness or whatever. Or perhaps just liking the colour and design. Your last two lines are the crux of my concerns. I think the minority is sizeable, and has been increasing since Brexit and the rise of certain political parties, extreme groups, individuals, enabled by social media and a fair amount of fake news.

999 straight away, I'm being threatened.... Sorry to hear and not helpful me mentioning this after the event but the more people aware the better. Taking photos of the license is their standard MO, he should have left a name and his home address by law. Don't talk to any ambulance chasers and only to the other parties insurance, which will no doubt be fake.

Why is that relevant? It would be good to have a proper discussion rather than some trivial comments. And good luck to him having a holiday and good luck to her having a vape. Ancient Greeks gave democracy o the world, I really don't know what you are talking about.