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MGR1 06-03-17 05:38 AM

Frankie Boyle on May v Corbyn:

All the average British punter wants is to be paid less than £10 an hour and be incinerated in a nuclear holocaust, and good luck to em

Mike.

MGR1 06-03-17 07:01 AM

Election 2017: Nicola Sturgeon says independence 'no magic solution'

Quote:

Nicola Sturgeon said independence is not a "magic solution" to Scotland's problems as she was questioned over her government's record.
Appearing on BBC Scotland's Ask the Leader, she defended her mandate for a second independence referendum.
But the first minister said it would happen only after the outcome of the Brexit negotiations became clear.
Taken her long enough to come out with that.

IndyRef2, if/when it happens, will be very interesting.

Mike.:hmmm:

Jimbuna 06-03-17 07:26 AM

You just couldn't make this up :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/electio...-heated-debate

Moonlight 06-03-17 12:45 PM

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While the mainstream media focuses on Jeremy Corbyn’s alleged “support” for the IRA, it is conveniently ignoring a Conservative politician who actually used to be a member.
Maria Gatland is a Tory councillor in Croydon South London but her past life was not so squeaky clean, just more Tory hypocrisy at work and there's another 5 years of this to come.
http://evolvepolitics.com/realise-cu...ber-ira-right/

STEED 06-03-17 04:29 PM

Quote:

Nigel Farage could return as UKIP leader if Brexit 'unfinished'

The former party leader tells Sky News his political future will depend on whether Theresa May "delivers" on leaving the EU.
http://news.sky.com/story/nigel-fara...ished-10903428

Nigel old bean you were the party and without you the party is nothing. Just look at UKIP more in fighting, your only MP resigns you lost all your council seats granted you did win one new one. UKIP's vote has collapsed because you achieved what you set out to do.

STEED 06-03-17 04:34 PM

Quote:

May refuses to rule out income tax rise, despite ministers' pledge

Theresa May's refusal to be drawn on income tax rises puts her at odds with her ministers Boris Johnson and Sir Michael Fallon.
http://news.sky.com/story/absolutely...ories-10902919

Another bog up taking lessons from Labour. :03:

The last two elections were awful but this one has been a bloody joke.

Moonlight 06-03-17 04:56 PM

Salman Abedi was condemned last month for killing 22 ppl with a bomb, Jeremy Corbyn was also condemned for not wanting to kill millions with a bomb, yet a woman, Theresa May, was applauded enthusiastically for threatening to use nuclear bombs. :doh:
You couldn't bloody make this up.

STEED 06-04-17 04:20 AM

National campaigning by the Cons/Lab has been suspended due to the London terror attack, no word from the LibDems yet but they will probably do the same only UKIP will continual as usual.

Jimbuna 06-04-17 07:41 AM

Shouldn't be long now before Jeremy backtracks on these statements made in November 1915.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHz7qPr0ss

MGR1 06-04-17 08:51 AM

UKIP's Scottish face, David Cockburn, on his party's decision to keep campaigning: Twitter.

I'm not sure if the second part was really needed....

There was also a large pro Scottish Independence march in Glasgow yesterday:

Thousands march in Glasgow in support of independence

As it's that part of Scotland I can't say I'm surprised - I'm not seeing anything from the big two on how to tackle the "Glasgow Problem". Why they aren't trying to figure out why Scotland's largest population center is effectively in revolt against the UK government I have no idea....

Graphic of the latest predictions on the GE result for Scotland:

https://i.gyazo.com/02ae783598c4816f...37f23ad018.png

All based on uniform swing, so arguably to be taken with a pinch of salt. Regardless of what happens on the day, the SNP will still provide the majority of Scottish MP's.

Mike.

STEED 06-04-17 01:45 PM

I hate to say this but these terrorists have most likely given the Tories a boost and Mrs May we must get robust over JC's lets have a chat.

Catfish 06-04-17 03:44 PM

This 'interview' was rubbish,
He was asked whether he would order the police too protect citizens, what kind of question is this? Of course he said "yes".

And the next question is "if he would be happy to shoot to kill". WTH ?!
Should he have said "Yes i am happy to shoot to kill"? :doh: Appropriate would have been a question like if he sees the necessity to do that, and she would have received a firm "yes". :roll:

STEED 06-04-17 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish (Post 2488510)
This 'interview' was rubbish,
He was asked whether he would order the police too protect citizens, what kind of question is this? Of course he said "yes".

And the next question is "if he would be happy to shoot to kill". WTH ?!
Should he have said "Yes i am happy to shoot to kill"? :doh: Appropriate would have been a question like if he sees the necessity to do that, and she would have received a firm "yes". :roll:

I watched one where he was talking about the latest attack and the twit of a reporter asked him about his standings in the polls! The media has gone bonkers...:arrgh!:

STEED 06-05-17 05:57 AM

OK chaps as you all know I said I'm not voting so give me a good reason(s) to vote and I may change my mind. It's down too you can you change my mind. :) :03:

STEED 06-05-17 11:31 AM

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Jeremy Corbyn has said he does not think Theresa May should quit over police cuts just hours after suggesting she should resign.
http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-ma...ttack-10905008

Did he? :hmmm:

avers 06-05-17 02:05 PM

Are you guys looking fwd to the election thursday? Who do you guys think will win?

Jimbuna 06-05-17 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by avers (Post 2488705)
Are you guys looking fwd to the election thursday? Who do you guys think will win?

Perhaps more appropriate would have been the question "Do any of you guys reckon Theresa May will lose?" :03:

STEED 06-05-17 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2488594)
OK chaps as you all know I said I'm not voting so give me a good reason(s) to vote and I may change my mind. It's down too you can you change my mind. :) :03:

Come chaps, Thursday draws nearer..




Quote:

Originally Posted by avers (Post 2488705)
Are you guys looking fwd to the election thursday? Who do you guys think will win?

No...no wait yes I'm working double money so yes. Who will win me of course double money. :DL

Moonlight 06-05-17 05:38 PM

If you can't make your mind up Steed I'm not going to try and make it up for you. :o

The race for the biggest prize in politics is entering the final stages and here is how I see it. :D

Its a bloody fascinating election campaign with all 4 of the main contenders doing their best not to win this two bit handicap known as the Political Grand National, I wish it could go on for another month but....alright David I'll shut up, its back to the commentator, David Dimbleby.

The 4 main Runners and Riders are.

Knickers Down ridden by Theresa May (Conservative) starters odds 1-7.
Lollipop ridden by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) starters odds 100-30.
Another Referendum ridden by Tim Farron (LibDems) starters odds 16-1.
Big Dick ridden by Paul Nuttall (Ukip) starters odds 25-1

And its right back to the commentary with Knickers Down just entering the final furlong, Theresa has almost come a cropper at a couple of previous fences but the Canal Turn with Knickers Down doing a complete U-Turn was almost her nemesis fence. Theresa has now got her whip out and is caressing it lovingly ready to flog Knickers Down as though it was a nurse asking for a pay rise, it looks as though she's going to win but that victory celebration is not a certainty yet.

Coming up in second and closing in is Lollipop, it wasn't a great start from Lollipop when stable girl Diane Abbott got her numbers wrong and Lollipop started the race a furlong behind but Jeremy has pulled it around and is now making some serious headway. I heard Jeremy shout to Diane on the 2nd circuit that the prize money won't cover his running costs and that was causing Lollipop to jump to the left a lot.

In third place is Another Referendum who is 16 length off the pace, It all went south for Tim on the 2nd circuit at Becher's Brook when he shouted in the horses ear that fateful word "Brexit". Some jockeys never learn and Tim was unseated with no chance now of catching the two front runners, you can teach an horse to jump you idiot but you can't make it jump if it doesn't want to.

Well what can I say about this horse Big Dick and its jockey Paul Nuttall, its had its ups and downs in the past but this race has proven that its finally a spent force and a date with the knackers yard is on the cards for Big Dick.
It was up with the leaders for the first circuit but lacking in stamina it couldn't stay the distance, if you can't satisfy your bride Paul old bean she'll be off looking for some one else.
Oh dear its tailed off in the distance and it looks as if it will never be seen again. :D

MGR1 06-05-17 06:28 PM

England - Tories most seats.
Wales - not sure: 50/50 Lab or Con most seats.
Northern Ireland - DUP most seats.
Scotland - SNP most seats.

Total UK result - Tory majority. By how much is open to debate.

Mike.:hmmm:


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