I have just returned from BULGARIA who converted to the euro last year, alread the cost if living is begining to rise at a rapid rate, fortunately we stay in a village and the rise is not as big there.You and I and the politicians know of the effects it is having in other countries, do you think our MPs will be stupid enough to go for it.

I think they will go for it eventually William,they will have to,but not before they have put their own houses in  order,I think they will use the off shore banks before they do it.

Of course, we are all interested in the wellbeing of this country, but to say we arnt interested in other countries , is to say the least nery narrow minded and blinkered.

Pheonix, you certainly give that impression from your posts. What happens in other countries , can and does effect us, eg Iraq, Afgahnistan, how much better off would we be if we wernt spending billions on these countries. Iran, Syria, millions spent wathing these two countries, USA when they have a depression we have one, finally our friends in Brusells, when they  snap their fingers we jump to it.Whether we like it or not, we no longer are isolated as an island but but part of a larger community

Only as some other countries have more stability for their own people. This country of our's?? does not learn from it's past mistakes and constantly repeats itself. It's not 'rocket science' to understand, just what is actually happening ---- End Of Story
Not much of Interest, so I may well Retire, from this scene:

Perhaps has 'similarities' with our country??
Will not deport those that speak against this country and yet, will not allow those that actually Fought for us, in the last war, into this country!! -- So much for Discrimination!!

Welcome back Michael.I agree, pensions are falling further ehind,but wether it be right wing or left wing in power,it wont make the slightest difference,I have seen a few govt, in power in my time and in my opinion pensioners are better off today than ever,there are various credits they can claim, and before you snap mt head off,they still not as well off as they ought to be.Surely if we are not spending millions on war, there is money to be spent on other things.

Hello Michael, Glad that you have not deserted us!!
 How have you progressed with contacting Senior Citizens, as in your previous posts ?? -- How do You actually feel about this, Our Country and it's People ??  Are we getting a Good Deal ??  I think Not !!  The Pensioner's of Today are only better off, because of the modernisation of their Homes and better standards. Not because of any finacial awards. It appears that for some, it is easy to receive various credits, to increase their income. Thankfully we do not receive any support and maintain our independance --- for what it is worth ?? With millions and billions of pounds Lost, just how are our people going to survive. How long will it last, till back to Normal