Bosch Factory to close

[saleen836]

Yet again our high taxes have put another 900 out of work!
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Bosch-Fa...

How many more places will shut up shop and move their business to Europe because it is cheaper?!

[Cupramax]

It'll be more down to our wages rather than our taxes...

[Andy Zarse]

Cupramax said:

It'll be more down to our wages rather than our taxes...

If they didn't take so much in income tax, NI, VAT, corporation tax, transport tax, landfill tax, energy tax etc etc etc then wages wouldn't need to be so high.

[Chris_w666]

Cupramax said:

It'll be more down to our wages rather than our taxes...

But wages need to be high to meet the cost of living in a country with high taxes.

[thinfourth2]

When everyone is unemployed then we will all be equal

its socialism comrade

[WhoseGeneration]

An example of the continuing deindustrialisation of the UK.
Never mind, I'm sure the Public Sector will be able to move in and rectify this situation.
One day the majority might realise from where the ability to fund all Public Sector activities is derived.
Or not?
Remember, I'm a bit of the Left too.
Yet not stupid.

[Skodaku]

Maybe their Development Grant, or whatever, is about to expire and they are simply moving onto the next mug country to offer subsidies. Wouldn't be the first multi-national to do just that.

[Jimbeaux]

WhoseGeneration said:

An example of the continuing deindustrialisation of the UK.
Never mind, I'm sure the Public Sector will be able to move in and rectify this situation.
One day the majority might realise from where the ability to fund all Public Sector activities is derived.
Or not?
Remember, I'm a bit of the Left too.
Yet not stupid.

I approve of our Governor's approach here in our relatively small state. He points out that in times like this two things can be done; either raise taxes or do what private families have to do and tighten our belts. He has cut much of our state government but has kept services nearly the same: "Do more with less or be replaced by those talented enough to do so", as he puts it. He has cut taxes and last year we have had some major companies move here as well as added 35,000 jobs. It is tough, but the approach seems to be working. Simplistic in a way, yet effective.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 15th January 21:44

[AndrewW-G]

Jimbeaux said:

WhoseGeneration said:

An example of the continuing deindustrialisation of the UK.
Never mind, I'm sure the Public Sector will be able to move in and rectify this situation.
One day the majority might realise from where the ability to fund all Public Sector activities is derived.
Or not?
Remember, I'm a bit of the Left too.
Yet not stupid.

I approve of our Governor's approach here in our relatively small state. He points out that in times like this two things can be done; either raise taxes or do what private families have to do and tighten our belts. He has cut much of our state government but has kept services nearly the same: "Do more with less or be replaced by those talented enough to do so", as he puts it. He has cut taxes and last year we have had some major companies move here as well as added 35,000 jobs. It is tough, but the approach seems to be working. Simplistic in a way, yet effective.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 15th January 21:44

If only we could get either of the main political parties to do that here in the UK

[Jimbeaux]

AndrewW-G said:

Jimbeaux said:

WhoseGeneration said:

An example of the continuing deindustrialisation of the UK.
Never mind, I'm sure the Public Sector will be able to move in and rectify this situation.
One day the majority might realise from where the ability to fund all Public Sector activities is derived.
Or not?
Remember, I'm a bit of the Left too.
Yet not stupid.

I approve of our Governor's approach here in our relatively small state. He points out that in times like this two things can be done; either raise taxes or do what private families have to do and tighten our belts. He has cut much of our state government but has kept services nearly the same: "Do more with less or be replaced by those talented enough to do so", as he puts it. He has cut taxes and last year we have had some major companies move here as well as added 35,000 jobs. It is tough, but the approach seems to be working. Simplistic in a way, yet effective.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 15th January 21:44

If only we could get either of the main political parties to do that here in the UK

Same problem here on the national level.

[MonkeyHanger]

Skodaku said:

Maybe their Development Grant, or whatever, is about to expire and they are simply moving onto the next mug country to offer subsidies. Wouldn't be the first multi-national to do just that.

Samsung, Siemens..etc etc

[WhoseGeneration]

Jimbeaux said:

I approve of our Governor's approach here in our relatively small state. He points out that in times like this two things can be done; either raise taxes or do what private families have to do and tighten our belts. He has cut much of our state government but has kept services nearly the same: "Do more with less or be replaced by those talented enough to do so", as he puts it. He has cut taxes and last year we have had some major companies move here as well as added 35,000 jobs. It is tough, but the approach seems to be working. Simplistic in a way, yet effective.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 15th January 21:44

Cutting Government, either National(Fed) or Local(State), is not on the agenda here, from those currently in power, nor,I suspect, from those who expect to be in power after our next General Election.
The problem is that those now in Politics, in the main, have little experience of having to work to make a profit.
Not understanding the hours and graft needed to establish an ongoing sucessful business.
Perhaps why we are losing out to the East?
Nah, it's ok, the East will continue to fund our debt?

[AndrewW-G]

Jimbeaux said:

AndrewW-G said:

Jimbeaux said:

WhoseGeneration said:

An example of the continuing deindustrialisation of the UK.
Never mind, I'm sure the Public Sector will be able to move in and rectify this situation.
One day the majority might realise from where the ability to fund all Public Sector activities is derived.
Or not?
Remember, I'm a bit of the Left too.
Yet not stupid.

I approve of our Governor's approach here in our relatively small state. He points out that in times like this two things can be done; either raise taxes or do what private families have to do and tighten our belts. He has cut much of our state government but has kept services nearly the same: "Do more with less or be replaced by those talented enough to do so", as he puts it. He has cut taxes and last year we have had some major companies move here as well as added 35,000 jobs. It is tough, but the approach seems to be working. Simplistic in a way, yet effective.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 15th January 21:44

If only we could get either of the main political parties to do that here in the UK

Same problem here on the national level.

at least you have a local government who have the power to help, even if its not a massive amount in the great scheme of things, our local councils are much like the national government, tax and take with no giving back to people who contribute

[VxDuncan]

MonkeyHanger said:

Skodaku said:

Maybe their Development Grant, or whatever, is about to expire and they are simply moving onto the next mug country to offer subsidies. Wouldn't be the first multi-national to do just that.

Samsung, Siemens..etc etc

Delorean?

[Jimbeaux]

AndrewW-G said:

Jimbeaux said:

AndrewW-G said:

Jimbeaux said:

WhoseGeneration said:

An example of the continuing deindustrialisation of the UK.
Never mind, I'm sure the Public Sector will be able to move in and rectify this situation.
One day the majority might realise from where the ability to fund all Public Sector activities is derived.
Or not?
Remember, I'm a bit of the Left too.
Yet not stupid.

I approve of our Governor's approach here in our relatively small state. He points out that in times like this two things can be done; either raise taxes or do what private families have to do and tighten our belts. He has cut much of our state government but has kept services nearly the same: "Do more with less or be replaced by those talented enough to do so", as he puts it. He has cut taxes and last year we have had some major companies move here as well as added 35,000 jobs. It is tough, but the approach seems to be working. Simplistic in a way, yet effective.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 15th January 21:44

If only we could get either of the main political parties to do that here in the UK

Same problem here on the national level.

at least you have a local government who have the power to help, even if its not a massive amount in the great scheme of things, our local councils are much like the national government, tax and take with no giving back to people who contribute

You are correct. The National Congressmen/women are voted on by their states. If they vote for national policies that contradict their constituents, they "get fired". Therefore, the will of the "locals" do influence makers of national policy.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Saturday 16th January 02:06