UK Politics Thread - Page 425

STEED · 04-26-17, 08:17 AM

I forgot this gem from PMQ's..

http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/26/heres-...-pmqs-6586152/

Jimbuna · 04-26-17, 08:44 AM

My funniest memory was back in March this year.

'You went to a GRAMMAR SCHOOL!' Commons ERUPTS as PM destroys HYPOCRITICAL Corbyn

It was in response to criticism from the Leader of the Opposition, who accused Mrs May of a “divisive vanity project” with her bid to lift a ban on new grammar schools.

However, taking no prisoners, the prime minster humiliated Mr Corbyn as she unleashed a volley of words against the Labour party.

Quote:

“But, I have to say to the right honourable gentleman; his shadow home secretary sent her child to a private school. His shadow attorney general sent her child to a private school.”

The Conservative leader pointed her pen in the direction of Mr Corbyn as she continued: “He sent his child to a grammar school, he went to a grammar school himself.”

Snapping her note book closed, Mrs May delivered the final brutal blow: “Typical Labour, take the advantage and pull-up the ladder behind you.”

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/782...hool-hypocrisy

STEED · 04-26-17, 03:58 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOO

NOT THAT BLOODY WICKED VILE WOMAN!

Quote:

Esther McVey selected for George Osborne's former Tatton seat

http://news.sky.com/story/esther-mcv...-seat-10852241

STEED · 04-27-17, 06:23 AM

He's back again..

Quote:

Former Labour prime minister Tony Blair has told Sky News Theresa May will be Prime Minister on 9 June.

http://news.sky.com/story/ge2017-ton...ction-10852628

ikalugin · 04-27-17, 10:01 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...nerable-people

And so it hits UK.

Skybird · 04-27-17, 10:08 AM

Blue Whale game? Its an old hat, here in the West we call it General Elections.

ikalugin · 04-27-17, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Blue Whale game? Its an old hat, here in the West we call it General Elections.

Do General Elections make kids kill themselves?

Jimbuna · 04-27-17, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

He's back again..

http://news.sky.com/story/ge2017-ton...ction-10852628

His credibility wanes with each broadcast.

Skybird · 04-27-17, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ikalugin

Do General Elections make kids kill themselves?

No, only economic, social wellfare and financial systems.

STEED · 04-27-17, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

His credibility wanes with each broadcast.

Clearly the chat circuit is not paying enough for Lord Blair the 1st King of the Blairites.

STEED · 04-27-17, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Boris Johnson's sister Rachel has joined the Liberal Democrats to fight against a "hard Brexit", according to Channel 4 News.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-39739546

Boris was reported saying..Great I can spend the Xmas money on more booze than on my sister.

Quote:

UKIP leader Paul Nuttall has confirmed he will stand as a candidate at the general election.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-39738332

Must have bought a new tweed jacket.

BossMark · 04-28-17, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

NOOOOOOOOOOOO

NOT THAT BLOODY WICKED VILE WOMAN!
http://news.sky.com/story/esther-mcv...-seat-10852241

Oh no i had hoped she had dropped into a big hole and swallowed up, no doubt she'll get in and Maggie May will give her a cabinet job

Jimbuna · 04-28-17, 05:59 AM

So yet another 'net receiver' (nationality-wise) decides to try and turn the screw.

Quote:

Brexit: Tusk says UK trade deal not a priority

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39742949

I'd see the two year timeline out with the best attempts at striking a sensible deal, then should that fail, simply walk away and hit em with tit-for-tat tariffs.

The EU are seriously risking their public image here if they think punishing anyone who wishes to leave should be made an example of.

MGR1 · 04-28-17, 09:15 AM

Some Scotland specific articles:

Conservative Home: Scottish electoral battlegrounds.

http://www.conservativehome.com/parl...-scotland.html

Have a read through the comments at the bottom - the guy from Edinburgh highlights what I've suspected for a long time; people will still vote SNP even though they don't believe in independence because they hate the Tories even more. He also mentions the state of the Scottish fishing industry - heavily reliant on foreign workers (east asian and east european) and exporting most of their product to the EU. Lastly, the voting pattern up here will be positively byzantine on the three Unionist parties side which may well lead to the SNP doing better than predicted as the opposition vote will probably be heavily diluted.

A critique of the current state of the Scottish Tories:

http://derekbateman.scot/2017/04/26/...-of-the-light/

Again, highlighting the lack of any policy that really differentiates them from the main UK party, unlike in the past. Not being seen to fight Scotland's corner at UK level does them an enormous amount of harm. That perception is very important as traditionally people up here have expected their elected representatives to look out for Scotland's interests.

Lastly, this article highlights at least one reason why Scottish business is a bit lukewarm about Brexit:

http://www.insider.co.uk/news/smes-s...nt-eu-10288754

That small and medium Scottish companies depend on EU workers comes as no surprise. I've known for years that most employers will not pay to have people trained up for fear of them leaving and taking their new skills with them. From the employers point of view that's money wasted so it's led to the situation where they prefer to hire people that they don't have to train themselves. That's where the Eastern Europeans come in. They're cheaper too.

Lastly, YouGov poll for current voting intentions:

https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/857732259012587521

SNP - 41%
SCon - 28%
SLab - 18%
SLib Dem - 7%
SGreen - 3%

IndyRef intentions, same poll:

https://twitter.com/britainelects/st...34471113723907

NO - 55%
YES - 45%

Food for thought.

Mike.

STEED · 04-28-17, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The EU are seriously risking their public image here if they think punishing anyone who wishes to leave should be made an example of.

Inflexible stuck in the mud and I am the boss live with it attitude will bring them down one day. What i fear is what will replace it.

04-26-17, 08:17 AM	#6361
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I forgot this gem from PMQ's.. http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/26/heres-...-pmqs-6586152/ __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-27-17, 10:01 AM	#6365
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...nerable-people And so it hits UK. __________________ Grumpy as always.

04-27-17, 10:08 AM	#6366
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,709 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Blue Whale game? Its an old hat, here in the West we call it General Elections. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-28-17, 09:15 AM	#6374
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 962 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Some Scotland specific articles: Conservative Home: Scottish electoral battlegrounds. http://www.conservativehome.com/parl...-scotland.html Have a read through the comments at the bottom - the guy from Edinburgh highlights what I've suspected for a long time; people will still vote SNP even though they don't believe in independence because they hate the Tories even more. He also mentions the state of the Scottish fishing industry - heavily reliant on foreign workers (east asian and east european) and exporting most of their product to the EU. Lastly, the voting pattern up here will be positively byzantine on the three Unionist parties side which may well lead to the SNP doing better than predicted as the opposition vote will probably be heavily diluted. A critique of the current state of the Scottish Tories: http://derekbateman.scot/2017/04/26/...-of-the-light/ Again, highlighting the lack of any policy that really differentiates them from the main UK party, unlike in the past. Not being seen to fight Scotland's corner at UK level does them an enormous amount of harm. That perception is very important as traditionally people up here have expected their elected representatives to look out for Scotland's interests. Lastly, this article highlights at least one reason why Scottish business is a bit lukewarm about Brexit: http://www.insider.co.uk/news/smes-s...nt-eu-10288754 That small and medium Scottish companies depend on EU workers comes as no surprise. I've known for years that most employers will not pay to have people trained up for fear of them leaving and taking their new skills with them. From the employers point of view that's money wasted so it's led to the situation where they prefer to hire people that they don't have to train themselves. That's where the Eastern Europeans come in. They're cheaper too. Lastly, YouGov poll for current voting intentions: https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/857732259012587521 SNP - 41% SCon - 28% SLab - 18% SLib Dem - 7% SGreen - 3% IndyRef intentions, same poll: https://twitter.com/britainelects/st...34471113723907 NO - 55% YES - 45% Food for thought. 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.