| Mr Drakeford 21:39 - May 7 with 86238 views | builthjack |
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| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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| Mr Drakeford on 11:14 - Mar 1 with 1078 views | trampie |
| Mr Drakeford on 10:38 - Mar 1 by felixstowe_jack |
Agree all the Welsh people who have had to move to England to find work because of labour's anti business and anti infrastructure investment in Wales. |
It skews election results. |  |
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| Mr Drakeford on 12:58 - Mar 1 with 1041 views | raynor94 |
| Mr Drakeford on 10:17 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Immigration and English media have a lot to answer. |
The Welsh Assembly has a lot to answer for, the demise of the rest Wales compared to Cardiff has been shocking |  |
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| Mr Drakeford on 13:03 - Mar 1 with 1031 views | trampie |
| Mr Drakeford on 12:58 - Mar 1 by raynor94 |
The Welsh Assembly has a lot to answer for, the demise of the rest Wales compared to Cardiff has been shocking |
They only get crumbs off the table, even the creator of the Barnett formula says so. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 13:24 - Mar 1 with 1021 views | raynor94 |
| Mr Drakeford on 13:03 - Mar 1 by trampie |
They only get crumbs off the table, even the creator of the Barnett formula says so. |
And all those crumbs are spent in Cardiff, aren't you embarrassed by that.
What part of Wales are you living in? | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 15:14 - Mar 1 with 992 views | trampie |
| Mr Drakeford on 13:24 - Mar 1 by raynor94 |
And all those crumbs are spent in Cardiff, aren't you embarrassed by that.
What part of Wales are you living in? |
I'm in West Wales. Both Cardiff and Swansea get too much money spent on them, money needs to go to more rural areas, the party of Wales from what I've seen advocate spending away from the cities. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 15:24 - Mar 1 with 988 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Mr Drakeford on 15:14 - Mar 1 by trampie |
I'm in West Wales. Both Cardiff and Swansea get too much money spent on them, money needs to go to more rural areas, the party of Wales from what I've seen advocate spending away from the cities. |
West Wales remains one of the most economically deprived areas in Northern Europe. This has been the case for many years. This deprivation is not about how poor people are but indicates the amount of economic activity and or investment. It indicates that there has been minimal investment in West Wales.
https://fullfact.org/economy/does-uk-have-poorest-regions-northern-europe/ |  |
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| Mr Drakeford on 15:39 - Mar 1 with 973 views | Boundy |
WoL recent poll
" How well do you think the Welsh Government serves the interests of Wales?"
Just under half of the responses (49%) thought that the Welsh Government served the interest of Wales "not very well", compared with 28% that answered "somewhat well" and 22% that said, "very well". |  |
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| Mr Drakeford on 16:22 - Mar 1 with 952 views | trampie |
Mainline railway stops at Swansea, motorway stops at Pont Abraham but it's only 2 lanes from Port Talbot anyway, the old South Wales coalfield stops at about Cross Hands, there is not the money in farming that there once was.
People come here in droves for the good life, the incomers are old, the young from down here become economic migrants, but does the bulk of the current population want increased economic activity down here ?
I was asked by a cousin a couple of months ago if there was any tramps/beggars in my neck of the woods, I regard myself as quite Worldly but was taken aback, I said no, she said she was wondering because there is a lot in Swansea and Neath.
2/3 rds of properties in Wales are going to qualify for council rate rebate, my house or houses round me won't, the last house round here sold for over half a million, farm properties would be over a million, I don't think people round here would want industry or offices on their doorstep, it's not why they came here, I can only speak about the area I know. [Post edited 1 Mar 2022 16:29]
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| Mr Drakeford on 17:32 - Mar 1 with 910 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Mr Drakeford on 16:22 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Mainline railway stops at Swansea, motorway stops at Pont Abraham but it's only 2 lanes from Port Talbot anyway, the old South Wales coalfield stops at about Cross Hands, there is not the money in farming that there once was.
People come here in droves for the good life, the incomers are old, the young from down here become economic migrants, but does the bulk of the current population want increased economic activity down here ?
I was asked by a cousin a couple of months ago if there was any tramps/beggars in my neck of the woods, I regard myself as quite Worldly but was taken aback, I said no, she said she was wondering because there is a lot in Swansea and Neath.
2/3 rds of properties in Wales are going to qualify for council rate rebate, my house or houses round me won't, the last house round here sold for over half a million, farm properties would be over a million, I don't think people round here would want industry or offices on their doorstep, it's not why they came here, I can only speak about the area I know. [Post edited 1 Mar 2022 16:29]
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I understand, the issue is a complete lack of strategy for West Wales. There are towns that would benefit greatly from some economic investment. One small example is the recent announcement of 500 MOJ jobs being relocated to Wales.
These are 'on line' jobs that could go anywhere in Wales, they would be great for West Wales together with some affordable housing investment which would mean maybe 2 or 300 young people would get the chance of a step up.
I wrote to Rebecca Evans about this a few weeks ago, without reply. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 17:48 - Mar 1 with 895 views | Whiterockin |
| Mr Drakeford on 16:22 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Mainline railway stops at Swansea, motorway stops at Pont Abraham but it's only 2 lanes from Port Talbot anyway, the old South Wales coalfield stops at about Cross Hands, there is not the money in farming that there once was.
People come here in droves for the good life, the incomers are old, the young from down here become economic migrants, but does the bulk of the current population want increased economic activity down here ?
I was asked by a cousin a couple of months ago if there was any tramps/beggars in my neck of the woods, I regard myself as quite Worldly but was taken aback, I said no, she said she was wondering because there is a lot in Swansea and Neath.
2/3 rds of properties in Wales are going to qualify for council rate rebate, my house or houses round me won't, the last house round here sold for over half a million, farm properties would be over a million, I don't think people round here would want industry or offices on their doorstep, it's not why they came here, I can only speak about the area I know. [Post edited 1 Mar 2022 16:29]
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This is top 100 businesses in South West Wales in 2017. Quite an interesting read, amazing how much these car dealerships turn over.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/100-biggest-companies-west- |  | | |
| Mr Drakeford on 19:46 - Mar 1 with 844 views | Catullus |
| Mr Drakeford on 11:14 - Mar 1 by trampie |
It skews election results. |
Can you elaborate on "skews elections"?
Swansea gets too much you say? Well compare that to what Cardiff gets and it's a pittance.
The Barnett formula isn't fit for purpose and was only ever meant to be a short term fix. It doesn't mean Wales only gets crumbs off the table though when we get more than most regions in England. Then ask where all that money in Wales is spent. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 19:54 - Mar 1 with 838 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Mr Drakeford on 16:22 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Mainline railway stops at Swansea, motorway stops at Pont Abraham but it's only 2 lanes from Port Talbot anyway, the old South Wales coalfield stops at about Cross Hands, there is not the money in farming that there once was.
People come here in droves for the good life, the incomers are old, the young from down here become economic migrants, but does the bulk of the current population want increased economic activity down here ?
I was asked by a cousin a couple of months ago if there was any tramps/beggars in my neck of the woods, I regard myself as quite Worldly but was taken aback, I said no, she said she was wondering because there is a lot in Swansea and Neath.
2/3 rds of properties in Wales are going to qualify for council rate rebate, my house or houses round me won't, the last house round here sold for over half a million, farm properties would be over a million, I don't think people round here would want industry or offices on their doorstep, it's not why they came here, I can only speak about the area I know. [Post edited 1 Mar 2022 16:29]
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The council tax issue in areas like yours is a conundrum. My brother lives on a village in Pembrokeshire, he's been there for 30 years, houses are with a lot but some residents are scraping a living on farms or cleaning holiday homes. If we price them out with a big increase in council tax, then we will have more second homes etc. You can tax second homes, but some of the money coming out of London is silly, his neighbour brought a house for £700K out of his annual.bonus. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 19:59 - Mar 1 with 828 views | trampie |
| Mr Drakeford on 19:54 - Mar 1 by JACKMANANDBOY |
The council tax issue in areas like yours is a conundrum. My brother lives on a village in Pembrokeshire, he's been there for 30 years, houses are with a lot but some residents are scraping a living on farms or cleaning holiday homes. If we price them out with a big increase in council tax, then we will have more second homes etc. You can tax second homes, but some of the money coming out of London is silly, his neighbour brought a house for £700K out of his annual.bonus. |
Lots of the people around me are recently retired English people, they have come here for the good life, give it 10 or 15 years and then the Welsh NHS have to cope with the health issues of older people. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 20:03 - Mar 1 with 826 views | Catullus |
| Mr Drakeford on 19:59 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Lots of the people around me are recently retired English people, they have come here for the good life, give it 10 or 15 years and then the Welsh NHS have to cope with the health issues of older people. |
Welsh youngster have to leave because there is hardly a great future for them in Wales. The Senedd has seen to that every bit as much as Westminster. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 20:14 - Mar 1 with 817 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Mr Drakeford on 19:59 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Lots of the people around me are recently retired English people, they have come here for the good life, give it 10 or 15 years and then the Welsh NHS have to cope with the health issues of older people. |
There is a need to get the economy balanced, otherwise we get deeper into the mire. Raising taxes can only go so far, property prices in the SE of England are so much higher than Wales and there are loads of people due to retire in the next decade. As I said earlier, proper strategies are needed.
The reason we have the issues is we have just let them happen over the last few decades.
In Wales we have had a single party in control of some of this for 20 years and they have a stability in the votes they receive, so long term strategies are deliverable. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 20:53 - Mar 1 with 796 views | TenbySwan |
They have announced that the budget for refurbishment of the houses of Parliament is 22 billion, which is the same as the total amount given to Wales for the entire year to run Health, Education, transport. Social care etc etc.
Those of you criticising Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government just think about that for a moment |  | | |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:58 - Mar 1 with 784 views | trampie |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:53 - Mar 1 by TenbySwan |
They have announced that the budget for refurbishment of the houses of Parliament is 22 billion, which is the same as the total amount given to Wales for the entire year to run Health, Education, transport. Social care etc etc.
Those of you criticising Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government just think about that for a moment |
Blydi hell, that puts it in perspective, I'm not making no political point either, that is hard to believe isn't it, but there again perhaps not. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 20:58 - Mar 1 with 784 views | Boundy |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:53 - Mar 1 by TenbySwan |
They have announced that the budget for refurbishment of the houses of Parliament is 22 billion, which is the same as the total amount given to Wales for the entire year to run Health, Education, transport. Social care etc etc.
Those of you criticising Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government just think about that for a moment |
its 18 billion actually | |
| "In a free society, the State is the servant of the people—not the master." |
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| Mr Drakeford on 21:00 - Mar 1 with 774 views | raynor94 |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:53 - Mar 1 by TenbySwan |
They have announced that the budget for refurbishment of the houses of Parliament is 22 billion, which is the same as the total amount given to Wales for the entire year to run Health, Education, transport. Social care etc etc.
Those of you criticising Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government just think about that for a moment |
I am and what a waste of £22 million given to the Cardiff assembly, the sooner its scrapped the better | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 21:05 - Mar 1 with 769 views | Treforys_Jack |
| Mr Drakeford on 12:09 - Feb 27 by trampie |
You know they say the best thing ever to come out of England is the M4. |
I'd imagine some say the same about Wales. |  | | |
| Mr Drakeford on 21:11 - Mar 1 with 760 views | trampie |
| Mr Drakeford on 21:05 - Mar 1 by Treforys_Jack |
I'd imagine some say the same about Wales. |
No doubt. | |
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| Mr Drakeford on 21:53 - Mar 1 with 728 views | majorraglan |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:58 - Mar 1 by Boundy |
its 18 billion actually |
Given the way public projects go over budget, Crossrail, HS2 etc I reckon it will end up much higher. | | | |
| Mr Drakeford on 22:05 - Mar 1 with 719 views | majorraglan |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:14 - Mar 1 by JACKMANANDBOY |
There is a need to get the economy balanced, otherwise we get deeper into the mire. Raising taxes can only go so far, property prices in the SE of England are so much higher than Wales and there are loads of people due to retire in the next decade. As I said earlier, proper strategies are needed.
The reason we have the issues is we have just let them happen over the last few decades.
In Wales we have had a single party in control of some of this for 20 years and they have a stability in the votes they receive, so long term strategies are deliverable. |
There’s been huge level of inward migration in to West Wales over the last 3 or 4 years and it’s accelerated during the pandemic. I work in a public facing role and meet a huge cross section of society, it’s genuinely surprised me how many people have moved in to the area particularly in to the rural areas.
When people are in their 50s, 60s and early 70s they’re usually very independent, but as they get older they begin to require more medical treatment, care etc and all too often their families reside out of the area. This puts a huge strain on them, the NHS and local authorities. We definitely need joined up thinking and a mature sensible conversation about how these commitments are go8 g to be balanced. | | | |
| Mr Drakeford on 22:53 - Mar 1 with 701 views | TenbySwan |
| Mr Drakeford on 21:00 - Mar 1 by raynor94 |
I am and what a waste of £22 million given to the Cardiff assembly, the sooner its scrapped the better |
What an idiotic comment.
Westminster is so well run isn't it! [Post edited 1 Mar 2022 23:06]
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| Mr Drakeford on 22:56 - Mar 1 with 695 views | felixstowe_jack |
| Mr Drakeford on 20:58 - Mar 1 by trampie |
Blydi hell, that puts it in perspective, I'm not making no political point either, that is hard to believe isn't it, but there again perhaps not. |
Well if you read the article it said the cost MAY be 22 billion of the next 76 years so that is £300 million a year. The welsh block grant is currently £18 billion a year. At least compare like for like.
Under the Barnett formula Wales receives £120 for every £100 spent in England. That is 20% extra. | |
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