UK Politics Thread - Page 297

Jimbuna · 07-25-15, 09:39 AM

Put your money on Gideon replacing Dave...he has all but silenced Boris and unless he drops a major gaff in the next four years he should have cemented his place for the top job.

BossMark · 07-25-15, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Put your money on Gideon replacing Dave...he has all but silenced Boris and unless he drops a major gaff in the next four years he should have cemented his place for the top job.

Cant bet on any Tory to win anything, got 100 quid on Andy Burnham though..

STEED · 07-26-15, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Put your money on Gideon replacing Dave...he has all but silenced Boris and unless he drops a major gaff in the next four years he should have cemented his place for the top job.

Fat chance put your money on the dark stalking horse..

Zac Goldsmith, that's a leaders name for a start.

STEED · 07-26-15, 05:41 AM

This contest is going off the rails...

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Labour Leadership Race 'Should Be Halted'
There are fears thousands have joined the Labour party just to vote in the leadership ballot, with the aim of splitting the party.

http://news.sky.com/story/1525332/la...ould-be-halted

BossMark · 07-26-15, 06:00 AM

^^
Yes I did read somewhere that a lot of Tories are joining just so they can vote for Corbyn

Jimbuna · 07-26-15, 10:08 AM

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Labour Leadership Race 'Should Be Halted'
There are fears thousands have joined the Labour party just to vote in the leadership ballot, with the aim of splitting the party.

You can't split that which has already been torn asunder.

XabbaRus · 07-26-15, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

When Dave steps down the big shark in the water will be Boris, and God help us all if he gets a hold of Downing Street.

From what I have been reading most of the new intake don't think much to him so I don't see Boris getting elected PM.

MGR1 · 07-26-15, 07:57 PM

I think Boris has been outmaneuvered. I'd say next Tory leader will either be Osborne or May, with the former being more likely as he's Chancellor.

In the meantime I see that the Eckster's opened his mouth again on the Marr show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-33668002

It does seem that the SNP are convinced that the Referendum was won by underhanded tactics. They are definitely wanting a re-run, and soon.

I also see that David Mundell committed a major tactical blunder by attending the opening of a food bank in Dumfries a few days back:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...tland-33644000

He got the "Farage" treatment for his troubles. I think the Scottish edition of the Daily Mail on Saturday had a point about political debate in Scotland descending into acrimony and division. I'm beginning to think that the SNP are so determined to get what they want they don't care if Scotland turns into a re-run of Northern Ireland!

And to cap it all off, some sleaze from the upper House, Baron Sewel (of Gilcomstoun in Aberdeen) quits as Lords deputy speaker after a "Sun" sting:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33667676

As he's an ex-Aberdeen Councillor, I can't say I'm surprised he's turned out to be "morally dubious". Aberdeen Council's as corrupt and incompetent as they come, regardless of political persuasion!

Bleh!

Mike.

BossMark · 07-27-15, 07:16 AM

New political slang - the "Full House":

Slandering members of the Government - check.
Sexist comments - check.
Racist comments - check.
Taking drugs - check.
Consorting with prostitutes - check.

Bravo, Lord Sewel.

Fubar2Niner · 07-27-15, 08:41 AM

Boris strikes again;

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews...phy/ar-AAdvGbm

Jimbuna · 07-27-15, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

Boris strikes again;

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews...phy/ar-AAdvGbm

Well his biography of Churchill did become a best-seller.

BossMark · 07-28-15, 01:27 PM

It's all just sex and drugs on television these days.

Mind you, I only watch the Parliamentary channel.

STEED · 07-30-15, 08:52 AM

I see our so called recovery is based on the banks, fast food and spending. I believe we have been down this road before which resulted in recession so here we go again the boom before the bust.

STEED · 07-30-15, 12:19 PM

Jeremy Corbyn gets more backing.

Quote:

The Communication Workers Union has backed left-wing MP Jeremy Corbyn in Labour's leadership contest, saying the "grip of the Blairites" on the party must be "loosened once and for all".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33722135

STEED · 07-31-15, 11:32 AM

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Calais migrant crisis: PM pledges extra fencing and dogs

I feel so much safer now, I can sleep safely in my bed knowing those fences will keep those illegal migrants out of the UK.

07-25-15, 09:39 AM	#4441
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Put your money on Gideon replacing Dave...he has all but silenced Boris and unless he drops a major gaff in the next four years he should have cemented his place for the top job. __________________ 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)

07-26-15, 06:00 AM	#4445
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	^^ Yes I did read somewhere that a lot of Tories are joining just so they can vote for Corbyn __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

07-26-15, 07:57 PM	#4448
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 971 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	I think Boris has been outmaneuvered. I'd say next Tory leader will either be Osborne or May, with the former being more likely as he's Chancellor. In the meantime I see that the Eckster's opened his mouth again on the Marr show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-33668002 It does seem that the SNP are convinced that the Referendum was won by underhanded tactics. They are definitely wanting a re-run, and soon. I also see that David Mundell committed a major tactical blunder by attending the opening of a food bank in Dumfries a few days back: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...tland-33644000 He got the "Farage" treatment for his troubles. I think the Scottish edition of the Daily Mail on Saturday had a point about political debate in Scotland descending into acrimony and division. I'm beginning to think that the SNP are so determined to get what they want they don't care if Scotland turns into a re-run of Northern Ireland! And to cap it all off, some sleaze from the upper House, Baron Sewel (of Gilcomstoun in Aberdeen) quits as Lords deputy speaker after a "Sun" sting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33667676 As he's an ex-Aberdeen Councillor, I can't say I'm surprised he's turned out to be "morally dubious". Aberdeen Council's as corrupt and incompetent as they come, regardless of political persuasion! Bleh! 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. Last edited by MGR1; 07-26-15 at 08:43 PM.

07-27-15, 07:16 AM	#4449
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	New political slang - the "Full House": Slandering members of the Government - check. Sexist comments - check. Racist comments - check. Taking drugs - check. Consorting with prostitutes - check. Bravo, Lord Sewel. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

07-28-15, 01:27 PM	#4452
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	It's all just sex and drugs on television these days. Mind you, I only watch the Parliamentary channel. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

07-27-15, 08:41 AM	#4450
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,140 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Boris strikes again; http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews...phy/ar-AAdvGbm

07-30-15, 08:52 AM	#4453
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I see our so called recovery is based on the banks, fast food and spending. I believe we have been down this road before which resulted in recession so here we go again the boom before the bust. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!