So the government thinks we should all exercise pay restraint – Except for MP’s, except for pensioners (many of whom do not need it – certainly not more than other public sector workers). I fully back the doctors, the lawyers, the airport workers, the railway workers, etc. The right wing press crows about wages over £50000 as if they should take a pay cut and are just being greedy. The wages are commensurate with the job, skills and qualifications – I do not see the trash press campaigning for reduced wages in the City (actually they want them raised!), or directors to show pay restraint.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Every single public service is being trashed . Where is our tax money going? A lot in interest on dodgy loans taken during Covid. I am not a great fan of tax, and wish it was simpler. But we need to pay for education, health, law and order, council services, transport, utilities. Not all are nationalised unfortunately. Defence was omitted on purpose – I agree we need to be at the front of technology and weaponry, but why do the Armed Forces employ top chefs and chauffeurs.
We have to pay for the basic fundamentals of civilisation – but at present the fat cats in the city are creaming off billions (and many avoiding their share of taxes).
CHUFFED
A neighbour decided to leave most of their lawn uncut and was happy with the grasses rippling in the wind, and the yellow vetch. They are now extremely happy to have orchids, and yes I am a tiny bit jealous!
GRETA THUNBERG
“We need to put people and the planet over profit and greed”. Wise words that we do not hear from our delusional corrupt Prime Minister and his Cabinet of fools.
TORIES BLAME
basically anyone but themselves. It is the fault of Labour and the LibDems that they lost. Pathetic useless whingers
LEMON VERBENA
Perhaps my favourite herb – certainly for scent although I am partial to basil too. lemon verbena goes well with fish. The tea below is Mexican and served hot or cold.
Te de cedron. Instructions
- Place the 3 lemon verbena leaves in the 4 cups of water.
- Boil for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot or iced with a teaspoon of honey in each glass for sweetness
POLITICS
STRAWBERRY JAM 4
4th lot this summer – I think that will do for now. Although I might try a batch with strawberry mint and another with lemon verbena. Not sure if I would have to make them separately, or add the herbs at the end; or maybe soak herbs overnight, whizz and strain – I just checked – add the diced mint after taking jam off the heat – but I still think this means making separate lots. So 500g at a time?
Next up will be tomato preserves, chutney, pickle, sauce, dried toms. Hopefully in a week or so.
12 YEARS OF TORY RULE
and they cannot take responsibility for their own incompetence. The rail strike was not called by Labour, the wage rise requested is lower than inflation. Effectively the government dictates what the rail companies can do (due to subsidies) and they told the rail companies not to negotiate. Everything about the current situation is down to this government and the Brexit it lied about to get the public to vote for it.
SCABS
The government will make it legal to bring in agency staff to replace workers. How long before all employment is zero hours? When will union membership become illegal? The doff of a cap essential, the Emperors new clothes!