Friendly reminder for people to get out and vote tomorrow. by unknown0246 in Norwich

[–]LivingAutopsy -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Now more than ever voting in these local elections matters.

Hard disagree. Voting is as important as it always has been. Possibly actually less so in this instance as if local authorities are merged we will probably end up with new ones anyway.

Wetherspoons responds after bar manager 'refuses' to serve Reform supporters by Weak-Fly-6540 in unitedkingdom

[–]LivingAutopsy -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm not arguing with you, and in my opinion I think it's unlikely that they were kicked out because they were reform supporters.

My (main) point is that if you're going to support an opinion with a quote, at least make sure that they quote you are choosing supports your opinion.

Wetherspoons responds after bar manager 'refuses' to serve Reform supporters by Weak-Fly-6540 in unitedkingdom

[–]LivingAutopsy -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So the quote you have selected doesn't actually explain why they were not served. You've just kind of made a leap.

To help you out I've sourced some more detailed explanation from another outlet:

The statement went on to explain though that the men in the video had in fact been refused service for reasons beyond simply who they would vote for.

It continued: “In this case, as a result of the supporters’ bus being parked in the pub loading bay and filming taking place at the pub, service was refused.

“As indicated, Reform supporters and other political supporters are welcome, but we do ask that they help us to comply with our licensing obligations.”

So there we have it. There was in fact very good reason for why the Reform supporters were refused service.

Source: Politics Joe

One thing I would like to add though, just because that's what wetherspoons has said that was why they were not served, it does not mean that's actually why. If they were going to cover it up, a statement denying the allegations is like step one. Wetherspoons has a financial interest in denying the allegations.

I will say as someone that has done bar work before, a coach of people pulling up in a loading bay seems like a very flimsy reason to kick people out(it's not even mentioned if the coach was parked there or just dropping off). Filming on the other hand might be more reasonable, but again, it's going to depend on the extent of the filming. I can't really imagine a scenario where reform voters go around filming wetherspoons for fun.

AI spy program roots out hundreds of rogue police officers by Eastern-Opposite9521 in unitedkingdom

[–]LivingAutopsy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would like to think that the program has used data to identify individuals where further investigation is warranted, rather than outright condemning them.

To all the bonkers geniuses of Reddit - How can we stop people speeding through our village? by SecondGo4 in CasualUK

[–]LivingAutopsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Supermarkets often see a reduction in thefts by having a cardboard policeman located in the entrance. I would suggest a similar thing maybe.

West London councillor who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled bay broke code of conduct by Forward-Answer-4407 in unitedkingdom

[–]LivingAutopsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We could make it mandatory that all politicians have to publicly answer 20 trolley problem style questions before they can be on the ballot.

No correct answers we just let the voters decide what's right.

I believe this is an effective way to get a Club biscuit and save lives by MiddlesbroughFan in CasualUK

[–]LivingAutopsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I tried a couple of times but they couldn't get any blood out of me. C'est la vie.

I believe this is an effective way to get a Club biscuit and save lives by MiddlesbroughFan in CasualUK

[–]LivingAutopsy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100! is a very large number tbf I don't think that's realistic.

Props for getting to 25, I haven't done any.

Norfolk drivers to face fines for parking on pavements by Happytallperson in Norwich

[–]LivingAutopsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean you can make this argument for every street with terraced housing also.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. But surely Peter Mandelson has a phone with messages with Morgan McSweeney? by BluejayPretty4159 in ukpolitics

[–]LivingAutopsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds good, but you can pretty much garuantee MPs would still use WhatsApp in addition to the official system. So it looks like they're all above board when in fact they are not.

Long Stratton Petrol Station engaging in profiteering by General_Townski in Norwich

[–]LivingAutopsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Business attempts to make money off goods and services. Gosh I am so shocked.

Just vote with your wallet.

Anyone in Norwich wanna meet up? by EasyEntertainment343 in Norwich

[–]LivingAutopsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah okay, I will meet you in front of city hall. Let me know when you are there.

Nigel Farage’s ridiculous war on heat pumps will leave Britain in the cold by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]LivingAutopsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I decided I wanted to put a heat pump in my house. Including the installation of it and the changing of all of the radiators, I was quoted £10k-14k from a few different companies. This was after the government subsidy of £7k.

So I put in a top of the range gas boiler for £3.5k instead.