One of his best ever public outings has to be his appearance on a Scottish BBC QuestionTime. I admit, I was half expecting a political car crash. But Jacob Rees Mogg proved me wrong big time. Not only did he manage to achieve what most Tory MP's failed to do on this programme back then, applause after his contributions, he got some genuine and appreciative laughter of his very dry humour. If I didn't know better, I would swear with a wit that dry, he must surely have some Highland blood in his veins.
Was having a look on Electoral Calculus the other day fitalass. Assuming Scotland votes no in September, LibDems forecast to lose all their Scottish MP's apart from Charles Kennedy, Orkney & Shetland and Fife NE. Do you think Aberdeen W and Kincardine is going to go Tory? Or a tossup between them and the SNP?
Chuka saying Labour didn't target Swindon! Who are you kidding when Ed went there?!!!!! LOL
So Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Edinburgh West as the other potential holds?
So you think they will hold Gordon? My sages say that will go SNP.
The Yes supporters on twitter are ecstatic about the English election results. I wonder if Salmond would be up for debating Nigel Farage, the 'voice of England'.
#BBCElections Essex turning UKIP. They were the original Londoners before mass immigration. Expand
Emily Thorberry.. is she a Labour poster on here??? Sounds like one
It's that word "Essex" again. Castle Point and Southend are a long way from Chelmsford, Colchester, and Halstead.
No theyre not!
Your description described "Essex" as "The original Londoners before mass immigration". If you think that's true for Chelmsford, Colchester or Halstead you are having a laugh.
He can panic and fire off his gun all he likes, but a Conservative/UKIP coupon ain't going to happen. Why the Conservatives would want to do that, especially when its quite clear that UKIP has finally proved useful by lancing the toxic Conservative boil completely, and its soaking up the excess. Labour are currently leaking votes to UKIP tonight, they are now the discredited former Labour Government in Opposition led by Ed Miliband. Now more than ever, it will suit the Conservatives to keep some very clear blue water between themselves and UKIP in the run to the next GE. Could UKIP become the default home of Labour protest votes as it becomes ever more clear that Labour are going to lose the next GE under Ed Miliband?
Lesson is ignore most rumours until results are announced . Holderness was a LD hold with a majority not a UKIP gain as rumoured . LD majority in 2010 was 171 and Labour won the ward in 2011 and 2012 easily .
#BBCElections Essex turning UKIP. They were the original Londoners before mass immigration. Expand
Emily Thorberry.. is she a Labour poster on here??? Sounds like one
It's that word "Essex" again. Castle Point and Southend are a long way from Chelmsford, Colchester, and Halstead.
No theyre not!
Your description described "Essex" as "The original Londoners before mass immigration". If you think that's true for Chelmsford, Colchester or Halstead you are having a laugh.
No that applies to the part of \essex \i am from
But to say Southend is nowhere nr Chelmsford is ridiculous
The Yes supporters on twitter are ecstatic about the English election results. I wonder if Salmond would be up for debating Nigel Farage, the 'voice of England'.
They'll grasp at any old straw - last week it was Con on the rise that was good news. Losers.
Your description described "Essex" as "The original Londoners before mass immigration". If you think that's true for Chelmsford, Colchester or Halstead you are having a laugh.
As the Tories feast on the fine roast beef of old England, the Lib Dems are being allowed selected cuts of offal with Labour and the Kippers being left to fight over the bones.
Poor result for Labour, bad result for the Conservative, great result for UKIP.
As someone who wants Labour to win the next general, I'm generally feeling pretty positive about these results.
Honestly, as someone who's done my fair share of spinning in favour of Labour on PB in my time, I find it hard to see any argument that these results are worse for the Tories than they are for Labour.
Poor result for Labour, bad result for the Conservative, great result for UKIP.
As someone who wants Labour to win the next general, I'm generally feeling pretty positive about these results.
Honestly, as someone who's done my fair share of spinning in favour of Labour on PB in my time, I find it hard to see any argument that these results are worse for the Tories than they are for Labour.
Kudos to Danny for the honesty there - unless Labour get some really good results from now on this is a dire result for them as the official opposition and goodness knows how they'll fare in the euros.
Poor result for Labour, bad result for the Conservative, great result for UKIP.
As someone who wants Labour to win the next general, I'm generally feeling pretty positive about these results.
Honestly, as someone who's done my fair share of spinning in favour of Labour on PB in my time, I find it hard to see any argument that these results are worse for the Tories than they are for Labour.
Kudos to Danny for the honesty there - unless Labour get some really good results from now on this is a dire result for them as the official opposition and goodness knows how they'll fare in the euros.
Danny is a fine poster and a great addition to PB.
His problem is that if he gets what he wants Labour would be in an even worse position than it is now.
And to rub salt in the wound, the exact opposite is true of Dan Hodges.
But not all is lost. He can take comfort in knowing that Michael Foot was a greater man, if not politician, than Tony Blair.
Surely it's time for Lab/Con to change the record.Hardworking families and longterm economic repeated as infinitum is starting to grate.Another month or two and they will increasingly cause nausia.Imagine another year of this. Please can they talk in a language people understand.
I'm not spinning, I honestly think these results aren't a bad sign for Labour at the general.
First, Labour will do worse in the local and European elections than the general because of the makeup of their voter base. The greater turnout at the general will disproportionately benefit Labour. Labour did disproportionately well in the locals in 2010 for that reason.
Secondly, look at the changes. The Tory vote is disproportionately eroding to UKIP, which is a net benefit to Labour. Labour losing votes and councillors to UKIP in safe Labour seats is not a major issue at the general as they will still win those seats. UKIP may have gained a lot of councillors in Rotherham, but does anyone honestly think UKIP has a chance in hell of winning Rotherham at the general?
I'm not spinning, I honestly think these results aren't a bad sign for Labour at the general.
First, Labour will do worse in the local and European elections than the general because of the makeup of their voter base. The greater turnout at the general benefits Labour.
Secondly, look at the changes. The Tory vote is disproportionately eroding to UKIP, which is a net benefit to Labour. Labour losing votes to UKIP in safe Labour seats is not a major issue as they will still win those seats. UKIP may have gained a lot of councillors in Rotherham, but does anyone honestly think UKIP has a chance in hell of winning Rotherham at the general?
No, but I wouldn't go backing Labour at long odds on there ^_=
I'm not spinning, I honestly think these results aren't a bad sign for Labour at the general.
First, Labour will do worse in the local and European elections than the general because of the makeup of their voter base. The greater turnout at the general will disproportionately benefit Labour. Labour did disproportionately well in the locals in 2010 for that reason.
Secondly, look at the changes. The Tory vote is disproportionately eroding to UKIP, which is a net benefit to Labour. Labour losing votes and councillors to UKIP in safe Labour seats is not a major issue at the general as they will still win those seats. UKIP may have gained a lot of councillors in Rotherham, but does anyone honestly think UKIP has a chance in hell of winning Rotherham at the general?
There'd need to be a very public inquiry into why Lab turned a blind eye to the grooming gangs to guarantee a Lab wipeout in places like Rotherham and Hull.
I'm not spinning, I honestly think these results aren't a bad sign for Labour at the general.
First, Labour will do worse in the local and European elections than the general because of the makeup of their voter base. The greater turnout at the general will disproportionately benefit Labour. Labour did disproportionately well in the locals in 2010 for that reason.
Secondly, look at the changes. The Tory vote is disproportionately eroding to UKIP, which is a net benefit to Labour. Labour losing votes and councillors to UKIP in safe Labour seats is not a major issue at the general as they will still win those seats. UKIP may have gained a lot of councillors in Rotherham, but does anyone honestly think UKIP has a chance in hell of winning Rotherham at the general?
There'd need to be a very public inquiry into why Lab turned a blind eye to the grooming gangs to guarantee a Lab wipeout in places like Rotherham and Hull.
The Labour candidate could be a member of a grooming gang in Rotherham and they'd still win there.
I'm not spinning, I honestly think these results aren't a bad sign for Labour at the general.
First, Labour will do worse in the local and European elections than the general because of the makeup of their voter base. The greater turnout at the general will disproportionately benefit Labour. Labour did disproportionately well in the locals in 2010 for that reason.
Secondly, look at the changes. The Tory vote is disproportionately eroding to UKIP, which is a net benefit to Labour. Labour losing votes and councillors to UKIP in safe Labour seats is not a major issue at the general as they will still win those seats. UKIP may have gained a lot of councillors in Rotherham, but does anyone honestly think UKIP has a chance in hell of winning Rotherham at the general?
There'd need to be a very public inquiry into why Lab turned a blind eye to the grooming gangs to guarantee a Lab wipeout in places like Rotherham and Hull.
The Labour candidate could be a member of a grooming gang in Rotherham and they'd still win there.
UKIP effect in Wandsworth - A couple of Tory wards now splitting 2CON/1LAB. Suggests that Tories voted for the one UKIP candidate and two Tories letting in the highest polling Lab candidate. Labour will have their biggest presence on the flagship Tory council in 24 years.
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Essex opposition turning UKIP is more accurate
Ed Conway @EdConwaySky
There were 21 council seats up for election in Rotherham this year. UKIP just won 10 of them (having never had a seat on the council before)
I thought UKIP had gained the council there?!?
I wonder if Salmond would be up for debating Nigel Farage, the 'voice of England'.
The only thing that has changed is that its status is now being recognised in polling returns.
Lab 7,024 (34.98%)
UKIP 6,691 (33.33%)
Con 4,777 (23.79%)
LD 1,120 (5.58%)
Ind 389 (1.94%)
Chase Ind 77 (0.38%)
Changes since 2010:
Lab -1.08%
UKIP +33.33%
Con -16.11%
LD -16.98%
LabourList @LabourList
GAIN! Hearing Labour are taking control of Merton council http://ow.ly/xapjO #liveblog
But anyway...
The Enquirer @Enquirernews 3m
UKIP on a roll in Thurrock. Several more wins expected.
As someone who wants Labour to win the next general, I'm generally feeling pretty positive about these results.
But to say Southend is nowhere nr Chelmsford is ridiculous
My cash on that bet isn't ! (Yes I have other bets...)
UKIP +43 so far.. Lab +6 Cons -36 LDs -14
A decent start.. lets hope Havering is purple tmrw
As the Tories feast on the fine roast beef of old England, the Lib Dems are being allowed selected cuts of offal with Labour and the Kippers being left to fight over the bones.
Con: 10,725 (45.99%)
UKIP: 7,655 (32.83%)
Lab: 4,469 (19.17%)
Ind: 259 (1.11%)
LD: 210 (0.90%)
Changes since 2010 locals:
Con -13.69%
UKIP +32.83%
Lab -1.93%
LD -10.36%
BNP took 7.96% in 2010 but didn't stand this time.
His problem is that if he gets what he wants Labour would be in an even worse position than it is now.
And to rub salt in the wound, the exact opposite is true of Dan Hodges.
But not all is lost. He can take comfort in knowing that Michael Foot was a greater man, if not politician, than Tony Blair.
http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/Elections/deresults2014.htm
LD 1364 Con 707 UKIP 412 Lab 367 Green 94
Labour won a parliamentary seat in Swindon based on tonight's results.
Oh dear!
In the Orchard Park and Greenwood ward in Hull, the Tories polled 9 votes. There were 9,400 people eligible to vote.
Labour will still win Rotherham at the general election though.
Glass houses, pots and kettles spring to mind !
Lab 17,777 (39.85%)
UKIP 11,804 (26.46%)
LD 10,296 (23.08%)
Con 3,201 (7.18%)
Green 1,287 (2.88%)
Ind 150 (0.34%)
TUSC 97 (0.22%)
Changes since 2010 locals:
Lab -2.38%
UKIP +24.37%
LD -11.40%
Con -6.53%
Green +0.85%
Ind -2.11%
Broxbourne
Cannock Chase
Castle Point
Sunderland
Hertsmere
Kingston-upon-Hull
South Tyneside
Southend-on-Sea
Rotherham
Runnymede
Swindon
Tandridge
Con -32 seats
Labour +1
LD -12
UKIP +40
others +5
Please can they talk in a language people understand.
They do tend to get out of bed for a General Election though, that's about it !
First, Labour will do worse in the local and European elections than the general because of the makeup of their voter base. The greater turnout at the general will disproportionately benefit Labour. Labour did disproportionately well in the locals in 2010 for that reason.
Secondly, look at the changes. The Tory vote is disproportionately eroding to UKIP, which is a net benefit to Labour. Labour losing votes and councillors to UKIP in safe Labour seats is not a major issue at the general as they will still win those seats. UKIP may have gained a lot of councillors in Rotherham, but does anyone honestly think UKIP has a chance in hell of winning Rotherham at the general?
The Euro/council elections see voters on holiday. They are in Ibiza for a week and have left their partners behind at home. They will play.
If Labour can't score in this holiday environment they need to see a doctor.
Con 9,537 (46.30%)
UKIP 5,264 (25.56%)
LD 3,750 (18.21%)
Lab 2,032 (9.87%)
Eng Dem 15 (0.07%)
Changes on 2010 locals:
Con -8.55%
UKIP +18.38%
LD -12.57%
Lab +4.15
Where is Verulamius?
Con 16,278 (48.38%)
LD 7,170 (21.31%)
UKIP 5,178 (15.39%)
Lab 3,581 (10.64%)
Ind 1,123 (3.34%)
Green 313 (0.93%)
Changes since 2010 locals:
Con -1.89%
LD -15.78%
UKIP +14.34%
Lab +0.61%
Ind +2.99%
Green -0.04%