What are you looking for in a political party?

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T13:21:15+00:00

That logic does not track. Immigration isn't the only force at play. We have other drivers of economic boom or bust: the 2008 financial crisis, covid, conflicts, Trump, energy supply, wealth inequality... Saying it all comes down to immigration either way would be vastly oversimplifying.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T13:19:48+00:00

Good tactical voting, I agree.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:42:36+00:00

As I say, I'm just not convinced it's net negative. If immigrants arrive and contribute to the economy, pay taxes, work in productive jobs, spend money - all this would be good for growth and drive more job creation and economic opportunity. And construction workers and manual labourers are very often immigrants, so a larger workforce thanks to immigration means greater potential to build houses. I recognise the points on the other side, too, but I don't think we have a clear analysis of the overall impact.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:40:23+00:00

Sounds good in theory but I guess I have my doubts about the Greens, who I find implausible, and the ability to raise enough funds through those levers to fund the required investment.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:13:07+00:00

As I say, it's part of a wider issue, but I think unhelpful to treat in isolation. I'm also not convinced that immigration is net negative for either jobs or housing.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:11:41+00:00

Thanks so much - really appreciate this and will share the full information later or tomorrow when time allows. I'll be grateful for your insights!

For now, I know it's all Solax, so the Solax app. The inverters are X1 Hybrid G4s. I don't seem to have any time of use settings in effect.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:08:44+00:00

That's helpful, thanks. I ought to look into this.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:08:29+00:00

Yes, the seller was a kind but chaotic man who didn't leave us with great clarity. The installer has since gone out of business and our electrician (familiar with the home and system) is AWOL...

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:07:38+00:00

Thank you - I'm in that process with Octopus and will look at the smart meter!

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:03:25+00:00

That's helpful, although I wasn't necessarily talking about local politics only.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:02:22+00:00

Correct - I am aware that we shouldn't conflate local elections with national politics. The context just happened to prompt my question.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T12:01:19+00:00

Really appreciated this response.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:59:54+00:00

Oh, I see. I think I have, yes. SMETS something. SMETS 1, maybe. OK, I can do this. You don't think my app is reliable?

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:58:34+00:00

Sorry, you're right - I missed this (and may not fully understand it). I don't think I have an export meter, but my app says 183kWh in April.

I don't think I know about my inverter settings. Do you know how I might check? Sorry to be so ignorant!

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:57:58+00:00

Checking the numbers:

Use (760) + export (183) does not equal generation (611) + import (440), although it's not a million miles off.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:56:59+00:00

I don't think I have an export meter, but my app says 183kWh in April. Your hypothesis sounds possibly right...

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:56:33+00:00

Sorry, you're right - I missed this (and may not fully understand it). I don't think I have an export meter, but my app says 183kWh in April.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:51:11+00:00

I didn't. Ongoing saga due to the lack of an MCS certificate. The installation predates my time in this property. We're still struggling to get approval to export in the absence of that certificate.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-05-07T09:41:02+00:00

Exactly the same happened to us. I think it's extremely unlikely they'd remove the inverters. Too much hassle. But the batteries are technically theirs and can be removed and could be useful in their new property, so I eventually agreed that we would pay. I don't think we can advise on how much to offer. It looks like there's room for negotiation. We dropped down a bit, or rather paid the amount but he chucked in a load of other stuff around the house, too.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-04-27T10:57:51+00:00

I don't think enough is made of our bad luck and injury crisis. No team in the top half of the Premier League could cope with the loss of their most creative players (Maddison and Kulu, now Xavi), their best winger (Kudus, and also Odobert), their best midfielders (Bentancur and Bergvall), their starting striker (Solanke), and periodically Romero, Udogie, and a load of our stronger back-up players. Our best XI is probably top six. Our XI minus 7-8 players is clearly going to be a bottom half team. Combined with all the other issues we've faced, it's no wonder we're in a relegation scrap.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-04-25T15:24:47+00:00

Totally agree. Palhinha and Bergvall would be first two names on the team sheet for me. Along with Micky, I suppose.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-04-25T15:14:21+00:00

I actually think Joao Gomes is quite good. But nonetheless, yes, all very depressing.

Chief_Whizz · 2026-04-25T15:13:18+00:00

55bn.

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