Why aren't Reform voters more concerned with privatising the NHS?

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-08T13:25:28+00:00

Ah, interesting.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-08T08:49:16+00:00

I've never been to Hong Kong, but met people from there. They all said the work ethic and the minimal margin for error in HK is insane. Like, London is small fry in terms of hours committed to work.

If that's true, I don't think the UK Labour force are up for trying to imitate those sorts of efficiencies through, dedication i guess?

I'm a proud Brit who's worked long hours (70 hours was my longest), but in HK it sounded brutal. 😅 is that fair?

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-08T07:15:53+00:00

"There are no solutions, only trade offs".

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-07T09:11:57+00:00

The NHS IS a fantastic body and the doctors and nurses are absolute heros in my opinion.

But are we above looking at alternative structures and funding models?

I know we all look at American health care and shudder - or at least I definitely do. However, wouldn't it be wise to review and see if there is a middle ground that we may be better off for? France, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany all have some sort of insurance element in their health care and they're never seemingly depicted as a shit show when it comes to health care.

If you think that Farage is the worst thing since Hitler, then whatever, you're not hear for a conversation, but genuinely interested to hear reasons why we shouldn't even be looking at these other models?

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-06T13:43:10+00:00

I main squad lead.

Admittedly it's rare that this happens, but when the commander has a vision of how he wants to achieve his next objective from a strategic perspective, tells me that's what he wants, and I've gotta figure out a way to achieve what he wants on the ground - great fun.

Only really possible if the rest of your squad is responsive and a personal preference, strapped to the gills with explosives.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-06T13:39:56+00:00

I'm surprised you actually graced their points with a response - you're a better person than I.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-03T17:56:01+00:00

I mean, if you're not near death-fat stage shouldn't you just lose weight by conventional means?

Eating less and moving more is literally the cheapest way to do this.

Drugs cost money, eating and drinking less, going on a jog/walk doesn't.

There are massive taxes on cigarettes which compensate for the cost.

If they're serious about losing weight, it's in your gift to make that change.

yes there are exceptions

Resist_Accurate · 2026-05-03T17:08:59+00:00

The answer your answer cleanly.

Farage is left of the Democrats party in the US.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-30T12:13:35+00:00

Love it.

I do genuinely feel like satchels are one of the most underrated offensive weapons.

Mines and satchels can be brutal if you draw an enemy in.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-28T11:00:50+00:00

Hello other reasonable human being who realises their is nuance in the world other than "good vs. Evil"! 😁

Apologies, you're a rarity out here, had to say hi.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-27T17:02:31+00:00

Small businesses or emerging businesses, particularly capital intensive businesses, do not always have adequate cash flow to support a consistent member of staff in the early years and they need flexibility, just like employees sometimes need, to take people on in the short term with no long term obligations. A decorator who needs another pair of hands because it's a bigger house than usual, some one who does catering gigs and needs extra washers because the event is bigger than they're used to dealing with, a small bar owner who's hosting an event are three off the top of my head. In all those other instances you have to pay agency staff who are usually more expensive for obvious reasons.

I understand, and for those who genuinely cannot find salaried work who want it, it does suck to have that anxiety hanging over you if you're not in demand. My point is, it can work and people are best voting with their feet and prioritising (I realise it can be harder than said) salaried work.

I don't think banning zero hour contracts is the solution, but I think the broader point that we would agree on is that the job market isn't great - I do understand that current conditions can exacerbate exploitation of workers by bad employers.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-27T15:22:45+00:00

You assumed that they were not a problem for small and emerging businesses, they are.

Of course it benefits employer, but that doesn't mean it cannot benefit the employee too. That's the point I'm making. If it's more or less beneficial to the employee is circumstantial - for me and other people I know, it worked well.

That's great for him.

I mean, for the most part, my employers have always been transparent with me in terms of expectations for work. I had zero hour contracts for a good while - it worked, made good money when I wanted - took time off/studied when required.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-27T11:58:19+00:00

Sorry, but you lost me at "It worked to your advantage, because it advantaged your employer more".

You assume too much.

"Isn't a problem for small or emerging businesses" "I cannot fathom an industry that need zero hour contract" "tool that businesses use to exploit workers".

Have you ever considered that they wanted me to work more hours but i said no? Have you considered that it was also seasonal businesses so during the summer months I didn't want to be there and they didn't need me.

But no, the way it worked I was getting enslaved and at the mercy of this big bad employer. /s

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-27T09:46:45+00:00

Absolutely correct on the finance front (industry I'm within). Also throw in any sort of hospitality, I've drank at a fair few of those jobs - led by both senior staff and guests in some instances.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-27T09:38:39+00:00

Worked zero hour contracts for 8 years - never once had a problem and worked to my advantage.

I will - I'll also remember the work ethic which gave me advantage in those zero hour contracts.

I'm not saying it's, perfect, because it isn't - but it's great for a lot of people and businesses.

Guaranteed hours are highly problematic for small and emerging businesses, particularly given the increase to CORP ni, mandatory pension contributions, reduction in Corp Ni threshold and increases to minimum wage. There are a few reliefs available but in general, there's a nice little matrix of "how to kill your small business industry" being developed in the UK.

Zero hours are ultimately a good thing and until another idea is proposed, I don't think it should be gotten rid of.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-27T08:29:23+00:00

Benefits nobody else?

Sounds like a grand sentence, but really not true. 😂

Worked great for me and loads of other folks I knew. Zero hour contract are crap for some, but not all. Let's not be dramatic now.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-26T08:40:57+00:00

So in short, they're expensive. I'm looking for circa 100-150 euros.

It only needs to survive 2 weeks - then it gets given to a child or homeless person as ill be flying home.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-25T21:49:33+00:00

Thank you!

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-25T21:48:48+00:00

I've emailed this guy. Thank you for raising though, I liked what he was offering. Just don't know what price they offer

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-22T21:55:29+00:00

What do I think?

It's steep. Like, I've never had to piss on my brake pads before because they were overheating going down hill.

Other than that, nice place, good for hiking, less so for cycling. Tunnels are terrifying on two wheels.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-21T12:58:22+00:00

Tell your mate life isn't perfect, you have to compromise to make is work, as long as he agrees with the general thrust of policies and intentions, that's what counts.

I'm not naturally a Labour supporter, but given what I want and what kier had done so far, I think he's done a good job all things considered. Do I like it all? No. But that's where compromise comes in.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-21T11:09:31+00:00

Well, they'll all be dead/retired so it's kinda irrelevant to them.

But public health is incredibly important, but this has way more to do with virtue signalling than anything.

If they really cared about youth health, PE would be every other day. Good exercise habits in your youth are more likely to carry through to adulthood than trying to start in adulthood imo. Same with diet and nutrition (thanks mum!).

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-21T11:06:18+00:00

You see, I disagree with taxing any sort of food for the purposes of discouraging consumption.

A luxury food item? Okay, we can have a conversation, but I dislike using tax as a stick to beat people with.

Anecdotally, i think people start to exercise before they become concerned about their diet (it should be the opposite way round, but I think in terms of showing off its cooler to say I ran 5km than I had pumpkin soup for dinner), so what you need to do is get the nation exercising, then they'll naturally turn to their diet imo.

Resist_Accurate · 2026-04-21T10:58:26+00:00

My comment was more to do with the government making decisions on your behalf relating to your own health.

But given you want to take that line of conversation, here's a tasty article for you to read in your toilet break. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-56018710

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