UK Politics Thread - Page 657

Jimbuna · 05-03-19, 10:13 AM

Results continue to pour in so I've put a live link below....most entertaining

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-48131095

STEED · 05-03-19, 11:41 AM

What is all the who-Ha? Why is the media going nuts and experts having a field day? For crying out loud there is nothing new about this, its traditional mid term local elections backlash against the government of the day. Get a bloody grip people and calm down will you.

Of course the Libs did well the voters have forgiven them for their coalition with the Tories and moved on and yes the Greens and Independent lot did well as well.

All this shows is we are on course for a very close hung parliament at the next general election. I have been saying this for years, the only thing I was hoping for was a UKIP wipeout but that did not happen oh well there is still hope at the EU elections later this month.

Just to add here we are back to NOC council so what is new? This place always swings from Tory to LIb and back to NOC big deal.

STEED · 05-03-19, 11:51 AM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48152475

Another blow to Labour as Baldrick leaves the party.

STEED · 05-03-19, 03:55 PM

https://news.sky.com/story/local-ele...llors-11710579

So more than 1,200 Tory councillors wiped out and the experts say this should bring down May or cause even greater pressure for her to go before December. I have my doubts due too all that has gone before and May is still here.

Skybird · 05-03-19, 06:55 PM

Or to illustrate the dramatic losses of the Tories by quoting Der Spiegel: they lost 38% of all their former seats. Thirty-eight.

Tories lost 1335 seats, Labour lost just 86 seats.

Liberal Democrats won 704 seats.

All in all the vote was about over 8000 seats.

Jimbuna · 05-04-19, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Or to illustrate the dramatic losses of the Tories by quoting Der Spiegel: they lost 38% of all their former seats. Thirty-eight.

Tories lost 1335 seats, Labour lost just 86 seats.

Liberal Democrats won 704 seats.

All in all the vote was about over 8000 seats.

Very true but will the politicians learn from this?

I doubt it.

Wash, rinse, repeat. Wash, rinse, repeat.

STEED · 05-04-19, 09:28 AM

They never learn because they don't care and don't give a toss about the voters as its just one big game to them. They know enough stupid voters are out there will vote for them keeping the system in place. I predict this now the Brexit party will wipe the floor with the rest and still they will do what they want.

It will get worst than this mark my words and stick around for the mess.

STEED · 05-04-19, 01:27 PM

IDS calls for May to go now..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48161178

I say jim has better odds on having a busty maid pulling him a few cold frosty beers.

Skybird · 05-04-19, 02:27 PM

From Steed's link:

"Two discredited administrations making a discredited deal is not the answer to the electorate."

But May already has started to weasel and egg-dance again, denying reality. Maybe the party should distribute stones and clubs to delegates to chase her away. And maybe she would even then sit still and smile, thinking the crowd just came to play Cricket.

BossMark · 05-05-19, 02:52 AM

Well since my abscence the Tories have been upto their usual nasty tricks, but got a good thumping in local elections, but my party did not do much better though and to put the icing on the cake my friend the Labour candidate got beat in my town by the Liberals

we have no Labour now but overall Leeds still as a Labour majorit.

Jimbuna · 05-05-19, 06:31 AM

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John McDonnell: No trust left in PM over Brexit talks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48165373

The usual bias from the man who carries the little red book around with him everywhere he goes.

The people of the UK have no trust left for any politician regardless of whichever political persuasion they come from. Even if Parliament were to be dissolved I believe it would end up in a hung result so how we get out of this mess only God must know.

One thing is apparent though, the far right will make much hay whilst the sun shines and I should imagine Nigel and his chums will be rubbing their hands with glee.

ikalugin · 05-05-19, 06:36 AM

I wonder if it is correct to call many of them far right, for example UKIP seems to represent classical liberalism from the limited knowledge I have of them.

STEED · 05-05-19, 06:37 AM

I see both sides are wording the brexit talks its down to the other side. Typical both Cons/Lab playing the blame game too set in their ways and agendas.

Jimbuna · 05-05-19, 06:45 AM

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Huawei leak did not amount to criminal offence, police say https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48160004

It has taken all this time and effort to announce the obvious but hopefully there will now be an independent inquiry into this matter so the guy can have a chance of clearing his name.

STEED · 05-05-19, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It has taken all this time and effort to announce the obvious but hopefully there will now be an independent inquiry into this matter so the guy can have a chance of clearing his name.

I have a feeling he was a escape goat as clearly he has nothing to hide by saying bring it on lets get to the bottom of this.

05-03-19, 10:13 AM	#9841
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Results continue to pour in so I've put a live link below....most entertaining https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-48131095 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-03-19, 11:41 AM	#9842
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	What is all the who-Ha? Why is the media going nuts and experts having a field day? For crying out loud there is nothing new about this, its traditional mid term local elections backlash against the government of the day. Get a bloody grip people and calm down will you. Of course the Libs did well the voters have forgiven them for their coalition with the Tories and moved on and yes the Greens and Independent lot did well as well. All this shows is we are on course for a very close hung parliament at the next general election. I have been saying this for years, the only thing I was hoping for was a UKIP wipeout but that did not happen oh well there is still hope at the EU elections later this month. Just to add here we are back to NOC council so what is new? This place always swings from Tory to LIb and back to NOC big deal. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-03-19, 11:51 AM	#9843
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48152475 Another blow to Labour as Baldrick leaves the party. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-03-19, 03:55 PM	#9844
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	https://news.sky.com/story/local-ele...llors-11710579 So more than 1,200 Tory councillors wiped out and the experts say this should bring down May or cause even greater pressure for her to go before December. I have my doubts due too all that has gone before and May is still here. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-03-19, 06:55 PM	#9845
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Or to illustrate the dramatic losses of the Tories by quoting Der Spiegel: they lost 38% of all their former seats. Thirty-eight. Tories lost 1335 seats, Labour lost just 86 seats. Liberal Democrats won 704 seats. All in all the vote was about over 8000 seats. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-04-19, 09:28 AM	#9847
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	They never learn because they don't care and don't give a toss about the voters as its just one big game to them. They know enough stupid voters are out there will vote for them keeping the system in place. I predict this now the Brexit party will wipe the floor with the rest and still they will do what they want. It will get worst than this mark my words and stick around for the mess. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-04-19, 01:27 PM	#9848
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	IDS calls for May to go now.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48161178 I say jim has better odds on having a busty maid pulling him a few cold frosty beers. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-04-19, 02:27 PM	#9849
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	From Steed's link: "Two discredited administrations making a discredited deal is not the answer to the electorate." But May already has started to weasel and egg-dance again, denying reality. Maybe the party should distribute stones and clubs to delegates to chase her away. And maybe she would even then sit still and smile, thinking the crowd just came to play Cricket. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-05-19, 02:52 AM	#9850
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Well since my abscence the Tories have been upto their usual nasty tricks, but got a good thumping in local elections, but my party did not do much better though and to put the icing on the cake my friend the Labour candidate got beat in my town by the Liberals we have no Labour now but overall Leeds still as a Labour majorit. __________________ 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

05-05-19, 06:36 AM	#9852
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I wonder if it is correct to call many of them far right, for example UKIP seems to represent classical liberalism from the limited knowledge I have of them. __________________ Grumpy as always.

05-05-19, 06:37 AM	#9853
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I see both sides are wording the brexit talks its down to the other side. Typical both Cons/Lab playing the blame game too set in their ways and agendas. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!