UK Politics Thread - Page 354

STEED · 06-30-16, 06:53 AM

Just to add I think Gove and May will be the final two selection for the Tory leadership.

Oberon · 06-30-16, 07:32 AM

The police butcher and Pob.

We're so boned.

MGR1 · 06-30-16, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Just to add I think Gove and May will be the final two selection for the Tory leadership.

Gove - a Scot.

May - a woman.

Great choice, or not, depending on your point of view.

Mike.

Oberon · 06-30-16, 09:01 AM

Looks like Corbyn is on the very edge of his fingernails, and Labour digs its hole deeper as one of its Jewish members is accused of being a member of a right wing media plot at the launch of the anti-semitism inquiry.

Eagles bid for leadership has been temporarily halted, she's waiting to see if Corbyn does resign.

Rockstar · 06-30-16, 09:29 AM

well thats one way to get the muslim vote.

Jimbuna · 06-30-16, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Could old Jim be about to sign up for the Lib Dems!

At this rate it's either them or ther SNP!

I hope it doesn't come to the forming of a new party because that will only water down the possibility of an election victory against the Tories even further.

MGR1 · 06-30-16, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

well thats one way to get the muslim vote.

The majority of Muslims in the UK vote Labour, if they vote for any of the mainstream parties at all. Though I'd guess there's a generational divide at play in those communities which stops things from being nice and neat as to who they vote for. I highly doubt that they vote Conservative any large number, anyway.

As for events within Scotland, since we're still part of the UK at the moment:

First Ministers Questions: LINK.

As I wrote in the Brexit thread, scoredraw; Tories and SNP knock lumps out of each other. Scottish Labour, Lib Dems and Greens side with SNP for some Tory bashing.

Scottish Secretary "Fluffy" Mundell backs May for Tory leadership: LINK.

Holyrood's European and External Affairs Committee hears evidence from four experts on the possible options for Scotland in Europe: LINK.

Unsurprisingly, independence is only way for Scotland to be part of the EU.

I don't think anyone needed a panel of experts to figure that one out!

Slightly late, but Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale states the obvious - "It would be difficult for Corbyn to continue": LINK.

Mike.

Jimbuna · 06-30-16, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Looks like Corbyn is on the very edge of his fingernails, and Labour digs its hole deeper as one of its Jewish members is accused of being a member of a right wing media plot at the launch of the anti-semitism inquiry.

Eagles bid for leadership has been temporarily halted, she's waiting to see if Corbyn does resign.

I hope he will but I currently doubt it.

There are reports of a surge of new Labour Party members (somewhere in the region of 15,000) but who are they joining to support?

MGR1 · 06-30-16, 10:15 AM

Good one from Andrew Neil on Twitter:

"I will run for leader of Tory and Labour parties. Danaerys Targaryen agreed to be running mate. Good for female vote + keeps dragons onside."

Mike.

BossMark · 06-30-16, 10:27 AM

Thatcher (0r is it May

) is the bookies new favourite to replace toffboy as next Tory leader

STEED · 06-30-16, 11:52 AM

Now what shall I wear for my EU meeting I know the same colour as the flag.

Talk about sucking up.

STEED · 06-30-16, 12:02 PM

A little change as I downgrade to my council, old STEED getting another wheely bin a Brown one and more on the way!

Where am I going to put them? I am already tripping over two wheely bins and four plastic boxes!

Are you getting a hit as well?

Oberon · 06-30-16, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

A little change as I downgrade to my council, old STEED getting another wheely bin a Brown one and more on the way!

Where am I going to put them? I am already tripping over two wheely bins and four plastic boxes!

Are you getting a hit as well?

We've had brown bins for years here, blue, grey and brown...I think there was a box for newspapers but no-one ever uses them.

Catfish · 06-30-16, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

...I think there was a box for newspapers but no-one ever uses them.

You should, it must be for the "Sun".

Oberon · 06-30-16, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

You should, it must be for the "Sun".

Would explain the weather if people keep putting it in there.

06-30-16, 06:53 AM	#5296
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Just to add I think Gove and May will be the final two selection for the Tory leadership. __________________ 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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Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,993 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	well thats one way to get the muslim vote. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

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MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 960 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Good one from Andrew Neil on Twitter: "I will run for leader of Tory and Labour parties. Danaerys Targaryen agreed to be running mate. Good for female vote + keeps dragons onside." 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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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Thatcher (0r is it May) is the bookies new favourite to replace toffboy as next Tory leader __________________ 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

06-30-16, 11:52 AM	#5306
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Now what shall I wear for my EU meeting I know the same colour as the flag. Talk about sucking up. __________________ 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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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The police butcher and Pob. We're so boned.

06-30-16, 09:01 AM	#5299
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Looks like Corbyn is on the very edge of his fingernails, and Labour digs its hole deeper as one of its Jewish members is accused of being a member of a right wing media plot at the launch of the anti-semitism inquiry. Eagles bid for leadership has been temporarily halted, she's waiting to see if Corbyn does resign.

06-30-16, 12:02 PM	#5307
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	A little change as I downgrade to my council, old STEED getting another wheely bin a Brown one and more on the way! Where am I going to put them? I am already tripping over two wheely bins and four plastic boxes! Are you getting a hit as well? __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!