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If punters are right CON set to lose both upcoming by-elections – politicalbetting.com
If punters are right CON set to lose both upcoming by-elections – politicalbetting.com
Above are the latest betting odds from the Smarkets exchange on the two outstanding by-elections both of which were Tory held at the last election.
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"To remain somewhat relevant, Russia is doing away with its image as an even-handed actor in the conflict and is resorting back to leaning toward Palestinians to gain leverage over Israel in times of tensions."
https://ridl.io/en/the-end-of-russia-s-balancing-act-in-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/
Westminster Voting Intention (1 May):
Labour 41% (-1)
Conservative 33% (-1)
Liberal Democrat 12% (+1)
Green 5% (+1)
Scottish National Party 4% (–)
Reform UK 3% (-1)
Other 3% (+2)
Changes +/- 24 Apr
Keir Starmer (35%, down 5%) leads Boris Johnson (33%, up 1%) by a narrow 2% in terms of who Britons think would be the better Prime Minister for the UK at this moment.
It feels reasonable to have modest bets against this and profit as it tightens.
More soccer clubs need to reach out and engage to their local communities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-61300097
Here is a thread header I wrote on what China is doing to the Uighurs - from December 2019 - http://www2.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2019/12/09/lets-talk-about-islamophobia/.
And another one in July 2020 - https://www7.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2020/07/23/laundering-reputations-china-and-its-uighurs/#vanilla-comments.
And this from November 2017 which mentions the Rohingya in the final paragraph - https://www7.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2017/11/28/symbols-for-our-time/.
All of the conflicts you have mentioned have been discussed both above and below the line.
Yair Lapid on Israel- Russia relations after Lavrov’s comment:
“We are making every effort to maintain good relations with Russia, but everything has a border, and this time it was crossed. The Russian government should apologize to us and to all the Jewish people”
https://twitter.com/SamRamani2/status/1521159400844636160
Some choice quotes for you:
“Remember that Zelenskyy is a thug. Remember that the Ukrainian government is incredibly corrupt and it is incredibly evil.” - Cawthorn
“NATO has been supplying the neo-Nazis in Ukraine with powerful weapons and extensive training on how to use them. What the hell is going with these #NATONazis?” - Taylor Greene
“President Zelensky is a very bad character who is working with globalists against the interests of his own people.” - Candace Owens
“No Republican should vote for any money for Ukraine. $0 for Ukraine.” - Steve Bannon
“Zelensky is a globalist puppet for Soros and the Clintons.” - Wendy Rogers
Same as journalists of course, several of whom have been in trouble for similar events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx37AWqSPU0
“Zelensky is a globalist puppet for Soros and the Clintons.” - Wendy Rogers
Hmmmm. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
He's already a Lord isn't he? He can be a minister and help guide the government on Brexit if that is what Johnson wants. I have no idea why Johnson would want that as Frost seems to have been promoted about six levels above his abilities judging by the brexit negotiations but thats up to Johnson.
It only makes sense if Frost is so deluded he thinks one of the big offices of state could be his.
*Edit: not sure 'deluded' is the right word anyway even for the T. B.'s, at least in this calculation. They only need worry about the Party.
I guess they'll be accusing him of running a pizza palour paedo ring in Kyiv next.
I believe they are utterly misguided and it would be the wrong thing to do
I'll retire to Bedlam.
*Personally I think yes he was.
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-scene-at-bedlam-hospital-london-engraving-after-hogarth-13767490.html
Surely even they realise that they need a good candidate here.
He is doing a bang up job.
You couldn't make it up
The tractor vote will only take you so far in Devon.
Originally this was White Democrats versus (mostly) Black Republicans. Thus first (and so far only) African American governor of Louisiana, P.B.S.Pinchback, was GOP.
But by late 1870s end of Reconstruction virtually eliminated Black suffrage in most of the Pelican State, with New Orleans a notable if minor exception, as the city had concentration of educated, professional, relatively well-off people of color (often considerably or even mostly of White ancestry) who were allowed to vote, albeit in limited numbers as definite exception to the rule. Often for Republicans (some were aspiring postmasters and the like under GOP POTUSes) but others aligned with local (White) Democratic factions contesting for dominance in the Crescent City (for example, New Choctaws versus Old Choctaws)
The rise of Franklin Roosevelt in general, and Huey Long in particular, began changing this dynamic, as both attracted significant support from African Americans, simply by including them, even unequally, in federal relief and state infrastructure spending & investment.
After WW2 shift of White > Republicans and Blacks > Democrats in Louisiana was marked milestones including Dixiecrats 1948, Goldwater 1964 and Wallace 1968. Culminating in the rise of local Republican Party as credible, competitive and ultimately dominate political force statewide.
Though New Orleans was always more liberal & less reactionary than rest of state, there was similar progression toward GOP among local "Yats" (native White New Orleanians). However, these were mostly moving OUT of the city to the burbs (Jefferson Parish, St Tammany Parish) while in their wake the African American population kept increasing, to the point NO was a Black-majority city by IIRC 1980.
Two notable exceptions to NO's Black-White political polarization were two of the Crescent City's best mayors: Moon and Mitch Landrieu, father and son.
It has also come to light that when he said his hotel did not serve food that was not the case
He seems to be getting asked daily at his media questions about it and he needs to respond to the questions and not look evasive
It'd be positively suspicious if he could remember!
60 BTG's worth.
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html
I can find articles in which Frosty's "allies" urge him to stand in Wakefield. And in Tiverton.
What a guy. His popularity bestrides the nation.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10773637/amp/Could-Lord-Frost-nab-safe-seat-Allies-call-former-Brexit-minister-stand-MP.html
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10722947/amp/Tories-urge-Lord-Frost-stand-Red-Wall-election-Imran-Ahmad-Khan-resigns-Wakefield-MP.html
> Lord Mikesmithson of Bedford and Monte Carlo
> Lord Punter of Crackpot and Vegas
> Lord PB of DotCom and WWW
You'll be asking next how many spokes there were in the steering wheel of the tractor Mr Tiverton and Honiton was admiring.
A minimum figure appears to be about 3,000 tanks immediately usable, or which can be used with some maintenance. Perhaps 3,500 to 5,000 is about right - although only if they scrape the bottom of the (non-rifled) barrel.
The following was quite interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHhgVrKJJoA
And here is his performance!
Randy Newman - Louisiana 1927 - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 5/1/22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW3tY1l9Ol8
'The UK home secretary, Priti Patel, is facing mass legal action over delays that have left thousands of Ukrainians at risk of trauma and Russian bombs, or in limbo in eastern Europe.
A class action lawsuit is being prepared on behalf of hundreds of Ukrainians who applied to travel to the UK weeks ago but whose cases have been stuck in a “chaotic” visa backlog, the Guardian has learned.'
Interestingly, Ireland has taken/admitted about as many refugees as the UK despite about 1/13 the population.
I am beginning to suspect that the rough and tumble of a GE campaign may not be SKS's natural mileau. He seems much happier when he has plenty of time and the moral high ground. He's really not a natural court lawyer at all.
One of the greats I have contrived to miss too....
Seemingly national politics are not relevant in this local
I want to cry. I must solace myself with a half dozen on the half shell