UK Politics Thread - Page 350

STEED · 05-06-16, 06:43 AM

No comment from me yet on the England elections as the results are still coming in.

OK..

Scotland

Clearly Labour have bogged up there and paid the price, so who will jump in bed with the SNP?

Wales

Labour hangs on but will need to work with PC. UKIP was a surprise in that neck of the woods winning 7 seats.

Jimbuna · 05-06-16, 06:47 AM

I think the bottom line for me is that Labour look like they are stuck with Tom and Jerry for now.

STEED · 05-06-16, 07:02 AM

Just checked my results no surprise the Cons Hold and my ward swung back to the Liberals from Labour.

Just saw Toff Boy on SKY News and what a load of BS came out of him.

Jimbuna · 05-06-16, 07:09 AM

To the victor the spoils

BossMark · 05-06-16, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Just saw Toff Boy on SKY News and what a load of BS came out of him.

Every time he opens his mouth a load of crap pours out.

BossMark · 05-06-16, 08:08 AM

And as for Scotland, the least said the better

I just wish they'd make their bloody minds up if they want independence then lets send the brickies up to rebuild Hadrian's wall

STEED · 05-06-16, 08:16 AM

The SNP goes it alone there will be no power sharing.

SKY News

Jimbuna · 05-06-16, 09:15 AM

It would take the red and blue parties to form a coalition then and I don't see that happening somehow.

MGR1 · 05-06-16, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossMark

And as for Scotland, the least said the better

I just wish they'd make their bloody minds up if they want independence then lets send the brickies up to rebuild Hadrian's wall

Bleh!

In all seriousness, though, Bossmark, you don't seem to have any real idea just how thoroughly rotten, corrupt, incompetent, sclerotic, intellectually and morally bankrupt the Scottish branch of the Labour party had become. Machine politics at it's worst. Not the party it is in England and Wales.

Jim seems to have had pretty good connections within Labour, surely he could tell you just how bad SLab are/were?

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

The SNP goes it alone there will be no power sharing.

SKY News

Not surprising, the SNP governed as a minority between 2007 and 2011. There will probably be some form of "confidence and supply" arrangement with whoever they can get to support any legislation they want to get passed. Ironically, though it's rarely mentioned, the Nats relied on the Scots Cons back then. This time it might be the Greens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It would take the red and blue parties to form a coalition then and I don't see that happening somehow.

The Indy Ref casts a long shadow, and will do for some time to come.

Mike.

Oberon · 05-06-16, 01:13 PM

"I will build a great wall on our northern border, and I will make the Brigantes pay for that wall, mark my words!"

STEED · 05-07-16, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

"I will build a great wall on our northern border, and I will make the Brigantes pay for that wall, mark my words!"

Nice weekend for it.

STEED · 05-07-16, 05:48 AM

OK..

The local England elections and after 118 results so far I'm not waiting anymore so here is my view.

The moderate winers were LD's and UKIP making steady progress but no real break though. Begin to look like the public are forgiving the LibDems or they have short memories.

I have no idea why Toff Boy was boasting as clearly he and the Tories have not moved forward to increase their postion.

For Labour they held out against the news media that seemed to suggest Labour was going to loose big time.

So if there is a general election next month I would say the result would be a hung parliament, neither Labour or the Tories have the drive to stand out above the other party's.

Jimbuna · 05-07-16, 09:58 AM

Don't forget, people tend to vote differently depending on whether it is a local or general election.

Add to that the Tories have overtaken Labour into second place in Scotland, Labour have failed to make any real significant gains in England and the London Mayor who doesn't support Jeremy nor invited him to the after election party.

Not a good couple of days for Labour I'd have thought.

STEED · 05-07-16, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Prediction time for 2016

Four questions for everyone, predictions close on Jan 23rd you got three weeks.

1. Do think Jeremy Corbyn will still be leader of the Labour Party at the end of the year?

2. Which party do you think is going to be the biggest winner of the local elections?

3. Who will be the new London Mayor?

4.Will we get the EU referendum vote this year?

England Council Elections 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2016/councils

Predictions
STEED
1. Yes
2. Labour (Long shot but may do it on the grounds of the recent flooding)
3. Sadiq Khan (Labour)
4. No

BossMark
1. Yes
2. Labour
3. Sadiq Khan (Labour)
4. No simple reason I do not believe a word toffboy says....

Jimbuna
1. Yes
2. Labour
3. Sadiq Khan (Labour)
4. Yes

Oberon
1. No
2. Conservative by a slim amount
3. Khan (Labour)
4. No, it'll be 2017.

Well its almost over but clearly jim is going to be the winner.

Jimbuna · 05-08-16, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

England Council Elections 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2016/councils

Predictions
STEED
1. Yes
2. Labour (Long shot but may do it on the grounds of the recent flooding)
3. Sadiq Khan (Labour)
4. No

BossMark
1. Yes
2. Labour
3. Sadiq Khan (Labour)
4. No simple reason I do not believe a word toffboy says....

Jimbuna
1. Yes
2. Labour
3. Sadiq Khan (Labour)
4. Yes

Oberon
1. No
2. Conservative by a slim amount
3. Khan (Labour)
4. No, it'll be 2017.

Well its almost over but clearly jim is going to be the winner.

Thank You

05-06-16, 06:43 AM	#5236
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	No comment from me yet on the England elections as the results are still coming in. OK.. Scotland Clearly Labour have bogged up there and paid the price, so who will jump in bed with the SNP? Wales Labour hangs on but will need to work with PC. UKIP was a surprise in that neck of the woods winning 7 seats. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-06-16, 06:47 AM	#5237
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I think the bottom line for me is that Labour look like they are stuck with Tom and Jerry for now. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-06-16, 07:02 AM	#5238
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Just checked my results no surprise the Cons Hold and my ward swung back to the Liberals from Labour. Just saw Toff Boy on SKY News and what a load of BS came out of him. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-06-16, 07:09 AM	#5239
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	To the victor the spoils __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-06-16, 08:08 AM	#5241
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	And as for Scotland, the least said the better I just wish they'd make their bloody minds up if they want independence then lets send the brickies up to rebuild Hadrian's wall __________________ 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

05-06-16, 08:16 AM	#5242
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	The SNP goes it alone there will be no power sharing. SKY News __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-06-16, 09:15 AM	#5243
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It would take the red and blue parties to form a coalition then and I don't see that happening somehow. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-06-16, 01:13 PM	#5245
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	"I will build a great wall on our northern border, and I will make the Brigantes pay for that wall, mark my words!"

05-07-16, 05:48 AM	#5247
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	OK.. The local England elections and after 118 results so far I'm not waiting anymore so here is my view. The moderate winers were LD's and UKIP making steady progress but no real break though. Begin to look like the public are forgiving the LibDems or they have short memories. I have no idea why Toff Boy was boasting as clearly he and the Tories have not moved forward to increase their postion. For Labour they held out against the news media that seemed to suggest Labour was going to loose big time. So if there is a general election next month I would say the result would be a hung parliament, neither Labour or the Tories have the drive to stand out above the other party's. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 05-07-16 at 05:58 AM.

05-07-16, 09:58 AM	#5248
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Don't forget, people tend to vote differently depending on whether it is a local or general election. Add to that the Tories have overtaken Labour into second place in Scotland, Labour have failed to make any real significant gains in England and the London Mayor who doesn't support Jeremy nor invited him to the after election party. Not a good couple of days for Labour I'd have thought. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!