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[WRP] - A view from Parliament - Issue 45

Day 2,600, 05:07 • Published in United Kingdom

• by Huey George

Introduction

I find myself in a 9th term as one of your Congressional representatives after a tremendous result for the Workers' Rights Party on the Christmas day Congressional elections. My thanks to all those who turned out to vote especially those who cast their votes in favour of the Workers' Rights Party, for the party to win 8 seats is fantastic and historic achievement.

Once again my term will be accompanied by my 'A view from Parliament' series to provide you my constituents an opportunity to review how I've spent my time representing you in Congress by documenting my Congressional voting record and the thoughts behind each vote cast. So without further ado let's update you on what has been a busy start of the term.

Law Proposals

Work Tax
The Work Tax will be changed from 1% to 4%

I voted Yes. This increase was to restore Work Tax to the level before the occupation of all our regions towards the end of November. Personally I'd prefer a work tax of 2% as it is sufficient for an adequate stack of MPPs with a slight profit plus it leaves our citizenry with more of their wealth in my opinion however to restore what was an emergency measure is reasonable proposal to support.

The vote ended
33 YES votes to 3 NO votes

President Impeachment
Do you want the current president of United Kingdom to end this office?

CptChazbeard

I voted No. I'd only vote to impeach our democratically elected country president on grounds of gross incompetence, corruption, inactivity or strong will of the people. As I've seen no evidence of any of these, Chaz, remains the right citizen to lead the UK for the remainder of his term.

The vote ended
15 YES votes to 20 NO votes

MPP
President of Bulgaria proposed a mutual protection pact with United Kingdom

I voted No. Based on advice from Government Ministers, that an automatic renewal of this MPP was not in the country's interests as a result of limited communication and a delicate array of shifting loyalties, NAP and alliances currently at play in the new world.

The vote ended
5 YES votes to 30 NO votes in the UK
29 YES vote to 3 NO votes in Bulgaria

Country Donation
Do you agree to transfer 200GBP from the country accounts to eUK Ministry of Innuendo?

I voted Yes. A fairly nominal amount to support the Minister's ambition to run a competition with a few prizes to improve community spirit.

The vote ended
11 YES votes to 20 NO votes.

Message to New Citizens
Do you agree on the text used by the president to welcome new Citizens in your country?

I voted No. While I can somewhat appreciate the humour aspect of the message, I don't feel this is a suitable way to welcome new citizens to our country and infact could be counter productive in new citizen retention.

The vote ended
15 YES votes to 22 NO votes.

Natural enemy
Croatia

I voted No. Croatia are currently one of our closest and most supportive allies. A very misguided proposal.

The vote ended
3 YES votes to 33 NO votes

Issue Money
Do you agree with the proposal to issue 45000GBP for 225 GOLD?

I voted No. I didn't feel this money issue was necessary at the time and no case for it was presented.

The vote ended
3 YES votes to 30 NO votes

MPP
President of Germany proposed a mutual protection pact with United Kingdom

I voted Yes. Germany have been a very good ally and friend to have recently and are in a strategically useful geographical position for the UK.

The vote stands as of Day 2,600 04:33
35 YES votes to 2 NO votes in the UK
29 YES vote to 3 NO votes in Germany

MPP
President of United Kingdom proposed a mutual protection pact with Croatia

I voted Yes. Croatia are one of our closest and most supportive allies. Currently occupying Scotland and the North East of England to provide direct assistance to us if we are threatened with occupation and to act as a deterrent to any invasions from the outset.

The vote stands as of Day 2,600 04:37
27 YES votes to 4 NO votes in the UK
30 YES vote to 3 NO votes in Croatia

Closing thoughts

I'd like to offer congratulations to Aaron, FightAndProduce, Masta, Mitzuno, James, Alex and Patriot on obtaining a seat in Congress. I'm very pleased for them all and I'm sure they all will do a tremendously well for the citizenry of the UK as WRP representatives in Congress. I'd also like to offer congratulations to all other members of Congress who have just won a seat in Congress.

As has been a tradition for many a member of Congress, I've donated by 5 Gold to the NHS. As a reminder to all constituents, you can also get food from the NHS if you are below level 30 (and fighting for a main stream UK MU) by clicking this link below;

You may also send donations for the NHS to NHS Director FightAndProduce

Who are the Workers' Rights Party?

The Workers’ Rights Party is a political party which strives to see the eUK is full of dedicated, active and well-informed citizens supported by their government. We are dedicated to ensuring equality and enhancing society for all eUK citizens. We trust the people tempered by prudence, this separates us from a lot of the other parties of the eUK who dis-trust the people tempered by fear. At the heart of our party is fairness, free-thinking and creativity.

How can you help?

Join the Workers’ Rights Party – Together we can work towards a better, stronger and brighter eUK

Who are the Free British Irregulars?

The Free British Irregulars, fights for freedom, fairness and justice, we fight for the United Kingdom and her allies. Although the proud fighting arm of the Workers' Rights Party we will accept any man or woman who uphold our ideals.

We are a open, creative and progressive military unit, with every solider free to follow their own path and find their destiny in aid of the eUK.

Consider Enlisting today!

Thanks for reading

Author
Huey George
Owner, Press Director and Editor of The Daily eWorker
Founder and Party President of The Workers' Rights Party
Owner of 462-477 Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing and Agricultural Concerns
Founding member of the Co-Operative of Equitable Pioneers
Founder of the Free British Irregulars Military Unit
Governor of the Bank of England/Co-Minister of Finance
Member of Congress(Parliament)
Former Speaker of the House
Former Minister of Home Affairs (Minster of Education)
Former Minster of Foreign Affairs
Former Country President/Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Comments

Sir Jimmy Savile Day 2,600, 05:46

The new citizen message should have been approved. Otherwise you voted for everything I would have.

Aleksandar.V Popovic Day 2,600, 05:53

Great article as allways Boss o7.
By the way have a propose of the law and if you Boss could bring on Congress as you are still MoF that Work Tax should be bring on 2% instead of 4%, becouse we aren"t anymore occupied as I see and we have a certain assets for the stack of MPP-s which will be signed when new Gouverment comes.

What"s your stance about it and will you approve that I"ll do that?.

Huey George Day 2,600, 08:17

The current 4% Work Tax is generating between 9-10k a day (so 270k to 300k over a month). Of course our arrangements with Macedonia and Croatia results in the UK only taking 80% of this at the moment (7-8k a day seen in the Country's Economy) the remaining 20% going to Macedonia and Croatia however this income will be returned to the UK so should be a moot point in any discussion.

A 2% Work Tax generates the United Kingdom an estimated 4-5k a day (130-150k over a month) with 100% (or 12 out of 12) of our core regions.

To both the 4% Work Tax figures and the 2% Work tax figures you can add upwards of 20-30k across a month to optimistically account for VAT and Import Tax.

So 2% Work Tax (plus VAT and Import) = 150-170k a month which will largely be spent on MPPs so less Combat Orders. However a little more money in each citizen's pocket to spend as they please

4% Work Tax (plus VAT and Import) = 290-310k a month only half of this is likely to be spent on MPPs so more scope for Combat Orders. However a little less money in each citizen's pocket to spend as they please however COs to reward fighting in crucial UK/Allies battles.

As MoF my job is to provide the numbers to help Congress decide not dictate tax rate however as a Member of Congress I'd support a 2% Work Tax rate if we feel their is enough support from other members of Congress. It really comes down to how you'd like to see our Government operate and generate opportunities for TP damage.