UK Politics Thread - Page 525

Jimbuna · 05-04-18, 05:38 AM

Ovberall clearly a Tory win and what is most worrying is the fact they will learn from last night and JC will maintain his blinkered stance a remain the political bridesmaid.

The PM must be rubbing her hands with glee considering the pee poor opposition she is up against despite being in a perilous position herself.

STEED · 05-04-18, 04:42 PM

Looks more like a draw between Con/Lab and it could be the LibDems in a good position to make demands if this plays out like this at the general election. But after getting stung big time climbing into Doggy Dave's bed the chances getting into bed with Mrs May is very very unlikely.

Shaping up to be another interesting GE in 2020.

STEED · 05-04-18, 04:55 PM

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Local elections: Greens say they are 'England's fourth party'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44002065

1 MP
39 Councilors

Right on.

And just like the big three no show at my door or leaflet dropped in.

STEED · 05-05-18, 03:44 AM

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Local election results 2018: No clear winner as Labour and Tories neck and neck

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44014076

I already came to that conclusion yesterday ahead of you BBC.

Jimbuna · 05-05-18, 07:11 AM

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UKIP is "dormant" like the Black Death, its general secretary said after it suffered heavy losses in the English local elections.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44002060

Yeah, something like that but UKIP have achieved what they initially set out to do, forcing a referendum on UK membership of the EU.

STEED · 05-07-18, 05:21 AM

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Alastair Campbell: Labour is a long way from power

https://news.sky.com/story/alastair-...orbyn-11359237

I agree to a point, the results show the Tories are not in a safe place crossing the line on their own and Labour could make merry with that. One thing is for sure JC and his gang must go but will they even if they lost big time?

Jimbuna · 05-07-18, 07:09 AM

In a word...NO

STEED · 05-09-18, 04:35 AM

Four more blows from the HoL's

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The House of Lords has backed calls for the UK to remain, in effect, in the EU's single market after Brexit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44038476

Time for these old duffers to pack their bags and sod off.

Jimbuna · 05-09-18, 07:44 AM

Some pundits are saying Corbyn won PMQ's by a margin of 6-0 but IMO it was the usual non-event.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44054676

STEED · 05-09-18, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Some pundits are saying Corbyn won PMQ's by a margin of 6-0 but IMO it was the usual non-event.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44054676

Won what? The reason PM May was treading on egg shells was Corbyn was asking questions to reports that have not been released yet. PM May could not really give a direct answer. Info SKY News.

Did you see his parrot giving it large next to him, must have fed her extra millet.

The award for dimbat suck up goes that Tory MP sucking up on the council results.

Skybird · 05-09-18, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Yeah, something like that but UKIP have achieved what they initially set out to do, forcing a referendum on UK membership of the EU.

Kamikaze.

Jimbuna · 05-10-18, 06:10 AM

Yeah, you could say that

STEED · 05-10-18, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Anger at Labour 'stitch-up' over Lewisham East candidate selection
Critics claim the process for choosing a by-election candidate is at odds with Jeremy Corbyn's promise to democratise the party.

https://news.sky.com/story/anger-at-...ction-11366236

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Richard Angell, director of pressure group Progress, said: "In a by-election with little risk of losing, in Labour London, in a seat with a 21,123 majority, why are the Momentum NEC officers drawing up a by-election behind closed doors?"

Good question.

STEED · 05-12-18, 04:37 AM

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Jeremy Corbyn will commit "a serious evasion of duty" if he does not change his stance on Brexit, former Labour leader Lord Kinnock has said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44092538

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Jeremy Corbyn has called for navy shipbuilding contracts to stay in the UK in a speech in Glasgow.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-44074894

I have to agree.

Jimbuna · 05-12-18, 08:47 AM

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Meanwhile, SNP MSP Bill Kidd said Mr Corbyn had a "brass neck coming to Glasgow to make more empty statements on shipbuilding".

He added: "Workers on the Clyde and people across Scotland haven't forgotten Labour's betrayal of the industry in 2014 - making promises they couldn't keep in order to shore up votes in their grubby alliance with the Tories."

Old JC obviously has selective memory loss and one could easily add to the above that more pits closed under Labour rule than under Tory rule.

05-04-18, 05:38 AM	#7861
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,180 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Ovberall clearly a Tory win and what is most worrying is the fact they will learn from last night and JC will maintain his blinkered stance a remain the political bridesmaid. The PM must be rubbing her hands with glee considering the pee poor opposition she is up against despite being in a perilous position herself. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Looks more like a draw between Con/Lab and it could be the LibDems in a good position to make demands if this plays out like this at the general election. But after getting stung big time climbing into Doggy Dave's bed the chances getting into bed with Mrs May is very very unlikely. Shaping up to be another interesting GE in 2020. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,180 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In a word...NO __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-09-18, 07:44 AM	#7869
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,180 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Some pundits are saying Corbyn won PMQ's by a margin of 6-0 but IMO it was the usual non-event. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44054676 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

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