theo

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[–] theo@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As someone who lives in Wales and drives, cycles and walks around daily, I think this is a great policy, but poorly communicated and has been a target by populist politicians which has fed into the discontent.

Many people speed and break the limit anyway regardless of the speed limit. In my experience about 80% of cars will be sticking to 20 - either abiding by the limit or stuck behind someone keeping to it. The majority of people speeding will only speed up to ~30mph, which will be less than what they'll be speeding if the limit was at 30 originally.

It may vary by council, but I personally can't think of any roads near me that could do with reverting back up to 30 (that haven't already). Some main roads will still be 20, but then there are schools and residential on these roads which doesn't make sense to revert - but some people will still complain.

Personally I don't think this policy will ever have national popular support. It is a policy that directly affects someone's day to day rather than a stat which makes it a perfect candidate for people to complain about (potholes are similar). This is despite polling also saying that the vast majority support 20 outside their own house (but outside other people's houses should be reverted?).

I am kinda sick of how much this policy is brought up. It seems like every month there is a new article critiquing the limit and it is getting quite repetitive.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nice write up! Would you think that the plan to ban lying in the Senedd would help prevent this shift?

[–] theo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Nah the BLM protests that Farage mentioned. Not too sure which specific ones he is chattin about, but the George Floyd protests would have been her in 2020.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Wasn't she Home Secretary during these protests? If so, it sounds like she is just defending her own track record.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I wonder whether this is the reason Sunak called the election early - try and avoid the problems catching up while still in power.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Considering their progressive stance towards hiring prisoners and providing them skills, I am personally quite happy with the appointment.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That sounds like it sucks, especially to take on when you still don't know what you are doing in life. I am glad you have since sorted it to be lower.

Do you get the same situation over there where interest increases the size of the loan more than you can pay it off with the lower amount now? In the UK most students expect to never pay theirs of before it gets cancelled around retirement age.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 24 points 2 months ago (20 children)

Is $1k/month student loan repayments in America usual?

[–] theo@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Their last two Labour MPs not only were kicked out in scandal, but also ran in this election splitting the vote. It looks like the Lib Dems also got a significant vote share which has helped the Tories.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I believe most of those are mayors in their official garb.

[–] theo@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago

They are funded by an organisation called Climate Organisation Fund of which is funded by someone called Aileen Getty who's family own Getty Oil.

Whether or not they are wanting to create a false narrative is questionable. I personally don't think so, but who knows...

[–] theo@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I miss Drakeford with his contently boring and largely sleazeless politics.

Any chance the absence of Blythyn and Waters was deliberate considering their recent history?

 

Tories up to no good. Sorry it is WalesOnline, but still worth the read with an ad-blocker on.

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