UK Politics Thread - Page 397

Jimbuna · 02-05-17, 08:26 AM

I stopped taking the polls all that seriously after the last general election but this time (on a one seat at a time basis) they could well be right.

August · 02-05-17, 10:23 AM

I don't normally post in this thread as British politics is none of my business but I saw this the other day and couldn't help but be impressed by the verbal beat down your PM delivered to that Labor guy.

Jimbuna · 02-05-17, 10:49 AM

^ Aye, Theresa May came from the same mould as Margaret Thatcher (the only previous female Prime Minister and also a great believer in the UK/US friendship/relationship).

The muppet she was addressing in the video clip is Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour Party and the reason I resigned my membership of 20+ years, the day after he was elevated into said position.

Oberon · 02-05-17, 01:10 PM

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a7563451.html

STEED · 02-05-17, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by August

I don't normally post in this thread as British politics is none of my business but I saw this the other day and couldn't help but be impressed by the verbal beat down your PM delivered to that Labor guy.

Hey outsiders are welcome, us lot in the UK like to hear what the rest of you guys think. PMQ's here is always a good romp.

Oberon · 02-06-17, 07:53 AM

Some interesting stats from the referendum:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38762034

MGR1 · 02-06-17, 09:45 AM

Matches up pretty well with what I linked to here on the last page.

I've already heard about parts of the Banff and Buchan area being pro-leave which means that their local SNP MP voted against their wishes a few days ago....

The result in Moray was pretty close as well.

Mike.

Jimbuna · 02-06-17, 02:48 PM

No big surprise here then.

Quote:

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has said he would be "strongly opposed" to US President Donald Trump addressing the Houses of Parliament during his state visit to the UK

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38884604

STEED · 02-06-17, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

No big surprise here then.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38884604

Don't think it can be banned.

The only card they can play is Westminster is closed for repairs and upgrading which will be going ahead some time.

Catfish · 02-06-17, 03:33 PM

I guess Mrs May received her share of criticism after immediately visiting Trump?

STEED · 02-06-17, 03:33 PM

Nudge nudge wink wink is Nigel having a bit on the side?

Quote:

Nigel Farage's wife says they have lived 'separate lives for some years'
The former UKIP leader's wife issues a statement after it emerges he is sharing his home with another woman.

http://news.sky.com/story/nigel-fara...years-10758372

Years ago this would have been a national scandal and if he was a MP could have bought his career to an end.

STEED · 02-06-17, 03:39 PM

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Harman: Labour must 'sort itself out' and become effective opposition
Labour's former deputy leader says the Conservative Government no longer has to worry about the party.

http://news.sky.com/story/harman-lab...ition-10757394

Probably fall on empty ears, Harman may as well call it a day and move on like the rest have.

Oberon · 02-06-17, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Nudge nudge wink wink is Nigel having a bit on the side?

http://news.sky.com/story/nigel-fara...years-10758372

Years ago this would have been a national scandal and if he was a MP could have bought his career to an end.

Nah, he's given an Article 50 to his wife.

STEED · 02-06-17, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Nah, he's given an Article 50 to his wife.

Jimbuna · 02-07-17, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Nah, he's given an Article 50 to his wife.

Beat me to it

02-05-17, 08:26 AM	#5941
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02-05-17, 10:49 AM	#5943
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Aye, Theresa May came from the same mould as Margaret Thatcher (the only previous female Prime Minister and also a great believer in the UK/US friendship/relationship). The muppet she was addressing in the video clip is Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour Party and the reason I resigned my membership of 20+ years, the day after he was elevated into said position. __________________ 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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MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 957 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Matches up pretty well with what I linked to here on the last page. I've already heard about parts of the Banff and Buchan area being pro-leave which means that their local SNP MP voted against their wishes a few days ago.... The result in Moray was pretty close as well. Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

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02-06-17, 07:53 AM	#5946
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Some interesting stats from the referendum: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38762034