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Thanks to John.
Try not to swoon, ladies!
I’m not sure that they can actually do this, but they have pledged to cut the size of the Scottish Parliament, aligning the seats with those used in parliament in London, reducing the representation in Holyrood to 113. This is something that I’m pretty sure would be the business of the London parliament.
They will also regularly review its devolved powers (again, I’m thinking that that would be the prerogative of London) if they win the Holyrood elections in May, which I’d say is unlikely, but not impossible.
Their manifesto makes promises to repeal SNP “bad laws”. Presumably these would be laws passed by parliament which aren’t hard right wing in nature, care for children, older people and those who are poorer, sicker and less able.
They would also, they say, bring in changes to the way councils are funded, making them raise their own money rather than have a grant from parliament. Obviously this would involve a substantial increase in council tax.
The manifesto also rules out a further referendum for at least 10 years. Something else which I suspect would not be up to them, but to their masters in London.
They have “promised” to get rid of all “green” policies and make oil and gas the main source of energy.
Amazingly (or not amazingly) they plan to scrap public enquiries!!! Wouldn’t want anyone enquiring into them.
They want to bring the income tax more in line with England’s. And get rid of the two top bands of council tax that Scotland has and England doesn’t.
This is not surprising given that Farage’s awful man in Scotland has a rather expensive house on the banks of Loch Lomond. They will also phase out Land and Buildings Transaction Tax – the levy paid when purchasing second or subsequent homes, to make it cheaper to have more than one home. Again, this would be to the advantage of Offord.
So, something for everyone… or at least every millionaire.
It is the kind of mistake that people make. I’m pretty sure that it is not meant quite as badly as it seems. When I lived in England and before I was politically interested, I mixed up England and the UK. I think most people did… after all we were forever hearing about the “queen of England” or the “Anglo French agreement”. Singers talked about having a bit hit with a song in England, as well as in America. So I do understand the mistake.
But politicians should probably be more careful… and Cooper isn’t the only one to have done it.
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Scotland 7% t0 Wales 28%!
Wales, you really need to ditch Labour. They are not good for your health.
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Munguin extends grateful thanks to AndiMac, Bongo and Sidney. And nope, he doesn’t know No 1.
Bonus: From 2013.
Hmmmm! Things you wish you hadn’t put out there…
And I just saw this on Hetty’s Blue Skye:
That must be the Bible trump lives by.
Welcome one and all. You’ll be happy to know that despite everything going up thanks to the war, Munguin has kept his prices down at least for this week
2. Hopalong Harry Herring Gull, drops in most days to enjoy lunch with Bertie, Percy and Robbie. He lost his foot somewhere and hobbles as he walks, but of course, flies like a 747. Lovely bird.
3. This one is from Stewart‘s restaurant.
4. I don’t care for bird food. I’ve heard humans eat fish fingers… I prefer human fingers. More great pics here from Quokka.
5. We’re the bodyguard dolphins.
6. Although I like rats, it’s is good news that this island is free of them.
7. Now this is very pleasing to Munguin.
8. Is this a date?
9. A blessing, indeed.
10. Another blessing. She knows she’ll face a broken heart when he dies, but he’ll end his days happy.
11. Another diner at Café Stewart.
12. I’ve not long been born… how about you?
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14. We could do with some wisdom right now, Jonathon. Would you like to be president of the USA?
15. Right, that’s knocking off time for me now. It’s been a long day and we are short staffed, so all that remains is for me to thank Quokka and Stewart for their contributions, count the money and lock up. See you next week.
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Thanks to John (and Facebook)
From “Reform are not your friends” Facebook
The people of the Isle of Wight have received a rather alarming letter from Nigel Farage.
According to Farage, “thousands of illegal immigrants are housed in hotels in your community at your expense.”
Pretty dramatic stuff.
Designed to make people think there is a crisis unfolding right on their doorstep.
There is just one problem.
It is not true. 
According to the latest Home Office data, the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels on the Isle of Wight is… zero.
So when Farage was asked by the County Press about this rather awkward gap between his letter and reality, what did he say?
“I know there’s a load in Portsmouth.”
Portsmouth.
Which, last time anyone checked, is not the Isle of Wight. 
It is across the water and about an hour away. But apparently that is close enough when you are trying to frighten people with a story.
Then came the even stranger part.
Farage offered a £100 bet that within 18 months there will be asylum seekers housed in hotels on the island.
Think about that.
He writes to residents claiming the problem already exists.
When shown that it does not, he switches to betting that it might happen in the future. 
He wants you to be scared. For his benefit, not yours.
He’s not your friend.
Conner Haul, chairman of Reform UK’s Great Yarmouth branch, has resigned and joined Restore Britain.
In a post on Twitter he wrote:
“Once upon a time, I would have given my life for Nigel Farage. I believed he was the best hope for millions of people. Now I will fight against him.”
MUNGUIN'S NEW REPUBLIC 