Police arrest man for use of the word "arse" when singing.Free speech clearly not allowed by Hull plod.I think some PBerrs are looking at a very long stretch if previous offences are taken into account,especially those who have used the word "stick" to accompany it.Plod OTT IMHO.
Is Racist - net (change vs week ago) UKIP: +7 (+6) Farage: -5 (+18)
Comfortable with Romanian (German) family next door (net): Con: +1 (+63) Lab: +25 (+61) LD: +50 (+75) UKIP: -55 (+16)
All the signs are that most people in this country are part of the metropolitan, left-liberal, sneering, anti-WWC establishment.
The question Farage was asked was "Would you be comfortable with a g roup of Romanian men moving in next door" not " a Romanian family".
Big difference
And the question the UKIP voters in that poll were asked is would you be comfortable with a Romanian family next door.
Is it because we secretly like Adolf Hitler ?
Don't be silly. He was Austrian. ;-)
He'd be very upset if he heard you say that ... curious, though, that the Tories and UKIP spend so much time talking about the Great War and the Battle of Britain (complete with Spitfires from a Polish squadron). Not very well targeted if people would still welcome Germans rather than people from a country with which the UK never had any armed combat per se IIRC (at least not since it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire).
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
Really? I didn't know Scotland was occupied during the war, so you must be referring to the outstanding way in which Petain fought at Verdun. What I do know is that it was the likes of the Conservatives and Unionists who got banged up or deported for the duration. You might like to read up abut the likes of Captain Ramsay and the Master of Sempill.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
Nothing silly about it , perfectly valid riposte to a moronic poster , who does nothing but troll and post huge whoppers.
So unless you can come up with something I will go by Yorkcity's excellent description.
So rather than watch the interview, make up your own mind, then enter a debate, you would rather stick with your interpretation of someone else's view of what he said.
That's rather sad.
He did not endorse a Unionist position. Watch the interview. You might learn something.
So I have it and I would say he is a YES from that interview. He did give a very balanced opinion but it seems he has a vote and is a YES, good for him.
Suzanne Evans (@SuzanneEvans1) 25/05/2014 12:29 Odd, seeing as how UKIP's Scots candidate is gay! RT@pinknews: UKIP victory in Scotland poses a threat to LGBT rights p.ink.cx/1vGBfIW
I remember hearing after the 1997 election that a Nationalist majority was just around the corner. 17 years later, it doesn't look like it's any closer.
The polling shows that the plurality of Roman Catholic opinion is in favour of remaining within the United Kingdom. The form of political Romanism once championed by the archpriest de Valera is looking increasingly dead in the Republic of Ireland as well.
The sensible way forward for both Ireland (united) and Scotland (and perhaps one day even Wales, Yorkshire and Cornwall) would be what the Isle of Man successfully already have. Full internal self government, with the UK only providing the head of state, foreign policy and the £ (defence being arranged domestically just as it was in Australia prior to the statute of Westminster when they were effectively in the same position).
I suspect Scotland would have voted for it if it was on offer in the referendum. It would have been unthinkable in Ireland 10 years ago but sooner or later a united Ireland will happen and such a solution might be a suitable compromise.
[edited down] He'd be very upset if he heard you say that ... curious, though, that the Tories and UKIP spend so much time talking about the Great War and the Battle of Britain (complete with Spitfires from a Polish squadron). Not very well targeted if people would still welcome Germans rather than people from a country with which the UK never had any armed combat per se IIRC (at least not since it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire).
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
Really? I didn't know Scotland was occupied during the war, so you must be referring to the outstanding way in which Petain fought at Verdun. What I do know is that it was the likes of the Conservatives and Unionists who got banged up or deported for the duration. You might like to read up abut the likes of Captain Ramsay and the Master of Sempill.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
I was not the one who tried to use 1930s politics as a guide to the modern day - just commenting initially on the slightly odd use of history as a flagship theme.
I was just suggesting that if one regards the citing of 1930s 'traitors' as a useful contribution to 21st century politics then it is rather to the detriment of the Conservative and Unionist side to start that particular hare.
It certainly does not detract from the bravery of many from all political sides, especially as you say the Lord Lovat and the Scouts, or the Poles who were stationed hereabouts during the war, or Hamish Henderson the poet, or the people of Clydebank, to name just a few.
Mr. Observer, worth mentioning that lots of blind eyes were turned to white girls being victimised by rape gangs. The idea that certain groups might be ignored, or certain organisations might be willing to ignore them, is not far-fetched.
I agree completely. As I have said on here before any number of times - in this country we have always tended to brush the abuse of children by adults under the carpet - look at Jimmy Saville and Cyril Smith and plenty of other examples. The grooming gangs took advantage of this and of a shameful race-based refusal by the authorities to go into difficult areas. The left should hold its hands up on that and accept the blame that is rightfully theirs.
That said, it is one thing inflicting horrific sexual abuse on vulnerable kids in secret, it is another putting dozens of people in overcrowded housing. That would be very visible. So, if it is happening on the scale Mr Jones claims it is, and it is being covered up by the media with the BBC playing the lead role, that does not explain why people are not seeing it with their own eyes.
"that does not explain why people are not seeing it with their own eyes"
The people who live(d) or work(ed) in the areas where it's happening are seeing it with their own eyes and have done for years.
Most people don't live or work in the areas where it's happening but thanks to programs like benefits street a lot of people got a glimpse of the reality recently.
The point about Romanians vs Germans isn't so much about the differences as people as about the relative prosperity. Professionals don't generally live 12+ to a house. It's people coming to do unskilled work who do.
[edited down] He'd be very upset if he heard you say that ... curious, though, that the Tories and UKIP spend so much time talking about the Great War and the Battle of Britain (complete with Spitfires from a Polish squadron). Not very well targeted if people would still welcome Germans rather than people from a country with which the UK never had any armed combat per se IIRC (at least not since it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire).
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
Really? I didn't know Scotland was occupied during the war, so you must be referring to the outstanding way in which Petain fought at Verdun. What I do know is that it was the likes of the Conservatives and Unionists who got banged up or deported for the duration. You might like to read up abut the likes of Captain Ramsay and the Master of Sempill.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
I was not the one who tried to use 1930s politics as a guide to the modern day - just commenting initially on the slightly odd use of history as a flagship theme.
I was just suggesting that if one regards the citing of 1930s 'traitors' as a useful contribution to 21st century politics then it is rather to the detriment of the Conservative and Unionist side to start that particular hare.
It certainly does not detract from the bravery of many from all political sides, especially as you say the Lord Lovat and the Scouts, or the Poles who were stationed hereabouts during the war, or Hamish Henderson the poet, or the people of Clydebank, to name just a few.
But anyway back to the 21st century now.
Salmond, SNP Spring Rally 2014:
"The SNP is now 80 years old, but I like to think actually we're 80 years young, 80 years young in particular because we look forward this year to the flowering of our nation, to the fulfilment of the hopes and dreams we've had and carried with us for so long.
"There has been a continuing thread through these 80 years - that this is not an ordinary political party. We're a highly successful political party."
Forged in the horrors of 1930's nationalism and tending the flame.
OK. There is something in your point about the gangs being allowed to 'get away with it' for a time. However, members of these gangs are now serving lengthy jail sentences, not because UKIP brought our attention to what was happening, but because a combination of social services, the Police and the CPS ensured they were prosecuted.
The only reason anything was done was because the Times broke the media's silence.
[edited down] He'd be very upset if he heard you say that ... curious, though, that the Tories and UKIP spend so much time talking about the Great War and the Battle of Britain (complete with Spitfires from a Polish squadron). Not very well targeted if people would still welcome Germans rather than people from a country with which the UK never had any armed combat per se IIRC (at least not since it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire).
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
Really? I didn't know Scotland was occupied during the war, so you must be referring to the outstanding way in which Petain fought at Verdun. What I do know is that it was the likes of the Conservatives and Unionists who got banged up or deported for the duration. You might like to read up abut the likes of Captain Ramsay and the Master of Sempill.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
I was not the one who tried to use 1930s politics as a guide to the modern day - just commenting initially on the slightly odd use of history as a flagship theme.
I was just suggesting that if one regards the citing of 1930s 'traitors' as a useful contribution to 21st century politics then it is rather to the detriment of the Conservative and Unionist side to start that particular hare.
It certainly does not detract from the bravery of many from all political sides, especially as you say the Lord Lovat and the Scouts, or the Poles who were stationed hereabouts during the war, or Hamish Henderson the poet, or the people of Clydebank, to name just a few.
But anyway back to the 21st century now.
Salmond, SNP Spring Rally 2014:
"The SNP is now 80 years old, but I like to think actually we're 80 years young, 80 years young in particular because we look forward this year to the flowering of our nation, to the fulfilment of the hopes and dreams we've had and carried with us for so long.
"There has been a continuing thread through these 80 years - that this is not an ordinary political party. We're a highly successful political party."
Forged in the horrors of 1930's nationalism and tending the flame.
I have no problems with the grooming gangs being locked up, and am glad it is finally happening.
But the Hungarians that Mr Jones is concerned about seem to be an unrelated issue.
I'm not sure how the two got connected on the thread but the connection in reality is things happening in plain sight in certain areas which everyone in the areas concerned knows about but everyone outside those areas is completely unaware of because it's not reported.
In this case houses of 12+ men mostly working illegally in some form or other.
How the hell do UKIP win Broxtowe - isn't it basically university of Nottingham type people. I've backed Great Grimsby, and a couple of others but just can't see Broxtowe going kipper - I think you/Anna is a 99.9% market there.
It might just be winding up Soubry over her comments.
[edited down] He'd be very upset if he heard you say that ... curious, though, that the Tories and UKIP spend so much time talking about the Great War and the Battle of Britain (complete with Spitfires from a Polish squadron). Not very well targeted if people would still welcome Germans rather than people from a country with which the UK never had any armed combat per se IIRC (at least not since it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire).
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
Really? I didn't know Scotland was occupied during the war, so you must be referring to the outstanding way in which Petain fought at Verdun. What I do know is that it was the likes of the Conservatives and Unionists who got banged up or deported for the duration. You might like to read up abut the likes of Captain Ramsay and the Master of Sempill.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
I was not the one who tried to use 1930s politics as a guide to the modern day - just commenting initially on the slightly odd use of history as a flagship theme.
I was just suggesting that if one regards the citing of 1930s 'traitors' as a useful contribution to 21st century politics then it is rather to the detriment of the Conservative and Unionist side to start that particular hare.
It certainly does not detract from the bravery of many from all political sides, especially as you say the Lord Lovat and the Scouts, or the Poles who were stationed hereabouts during the war, or Hamish Henderson the poet, or the people of Clydebank, to name just a few.
But anyway back to the 21st century now.
Salmond, SNP Spring Rally 2014:
"The SNP is now 80 years old, but I like to think actually we're 80 years young, 80 years young in particular because we look forward this year to the flowering of our nation, to the fulfilment of the hopes and dreams we've had and carried with us for so long.
"There has been a continuing thread through these 80 years - that this is not an ordinary political party. We're a highly successful political party."
Forged in the horrors of 1930's nationalism and tending the flame.
What an extraordinary comparison for you to make. If you think that the SNP is a right wing nationalist party perhaps you ought to have a look at sites such as Political Compass.
"The SNP is now 80 years old, but I like to think actually we're 80 years young, 80 years young in particular because we look forward this year to the flowering of our nation, to the fulfilment of the hopes and dreams we've had and carried with us for so long.
"There has been a continuing thread through these 80 years - that this is not an ordinary political party. We're a highly successful political party."
Forged in the horrors of 1930's nationalism and tending the flame.
Do you still think UKIP are a nationalist party full of racists and Nazi sympathisers?
[edited down] He'd be very upset if he heard you say that ... curious, though, that the Tories and UKIP spend so much time talking about the Great War and the Battle of Britain (complete with Spitfires from a Polish squadron). Not very well targeted if people would still welcome Germans rather than people from a country with which the UK never had any armed combat per se IIRC (at least not since it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire).
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
Really? I didn't know Scotland was occupied during the war, so you must be referring to the outstanding way in which Petain fought at Verdun. What I do know is that it was the likes of the Conservatives and Unionists who got banged up or deported for the duration. You might like to read up abut the likes of Captain Ramsay and the Master of Sempill.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
I was not the one who tried to use 1930s politics as a guide to the modern day - just commenting initially on the slightly odd use of history as a flagship theme.
I was just suggesting that if one regards the citing of 1930s 'traitors' as a useful contribution to 21st century politics then it is rather to the detriment of the Conservative and Unionist side to start that particular hare.
It certainly does not detract from the bravery of many from all political sides, especially as you say the Lord Lovat and the Scouts, or the Poles who were stationed hereabouts during the war, or Hamish Henderson the poet, or the people of Clydebank, to name just a few.
But anyway back to the 21st century now.
Salmond, SNP Spring Rally 2014:
"The SNP is now 80 years old, but I like to think actually we're 80 years young, 80 years young in particular because we look forward this year to the flowering of our nation, to the fulfilment of the hopes and dreams we've had and carried with us for so long.
"There has been a continuing thread through these 80 years - that this is not an ordinary political party. We're a highly successful political party."
Forged in the horrors of 1930's nationalism and tending the flame.
What an extraordinary comparison for you to make. If you think that the SNP is a right wing nationalist party perhaps you ought to have a look at sites such as Political Compass.
I think the SNP is a socialist and nationalist party.
All the signs are that most people in this country are part of the metropolitan, left-liberal, sneering, anti-WWC establishment.
The question Farage was asked was "Would you be comfortable with a g roup of Romanian men moving in next door" not " a Romanian family".Big difference
And the question the UKIP voters in that poll were asked is would you be comfortable with a Romanian family next door.
Is it because we secretly like Adolf Hitler ?
Don't be silly. He was Austrian. ;-)
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
Nothing silly about it , perfectly valid riposte to a moronic poster , who does nothing but troll and post huge whoppers.
I think that's a rather unkind characterisation of Carnyx.....
Meanwhile, what James McAvoy said to The Scotsman:
How does he feel about the current referendum hustings? “I feel negative about the Yes and No campaigns,” he says carefully. “I’m not anti-political as a person, but I am anti-political when it comes to independence in Scotland.”
So far, he’s unimpressed by tactical debates where political pedantry distracts voters from what he feels to be a fundamental choice. “This should be a choice about identity, not about whether we’ll get oil, the pound or whether we will be richer. You know that there are statements that just can’t be backed up on both sides. It shouldn’t be a question of ‘are things going to be better?’ There’s no country in this world that says, ‘I’m really happy with this government. Taxes are great, education is great and everything is cool, because I voted for my guy’.
“So yes or no, we’re still going to be bitching. Things are still going to be s**t, or good. It’s just going to be different s**t, or different good. These politicians, you can’t trust them as far as you can throw them, and we’re getting sucked into a meaningless political debate. I will go with whatever way my country votes, but I don’t know which way I want to go yet.”
No. Absolutely not. It is Mike Smithson who seems to be laying UKIP at tiny prices. I would never go anywhere near that strategy. I suspect it will end in tears.
For those who are interested in the overall picture: the Czech ODS (allies of the Conservatives) have collapsed to 2 seats, to 3 for the Communists and 5 each for the EPP (Christian Democrats) and Socialists.
How come we are getting these results, yet in Britain we aren't counting till 6? I thought there was some sort of rule we were following that we can only count a single vote when all polls have closed, but evidently not.
All the signs are that most people in this country are part of the metropolitan, left-liberal, sneering, anti-WWC establishment.
T Romanian family".Big difference
And the question the UKIP voters in that poll were asked is would you be comfortable with a Romanian family next door.
Is it because we secretly like Adolf Hitler ?
Don't be silly. He was Austrian. ;-)
We're f Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
Nothing silly about it , perfectly valid riposte to a moronic poster , who does nothing but troll and post huge whoppers.
I think that's a rather unkind characterisation of Carnyx.....
Meanwhile, what James McAvoy said to The Scotsman:
How does he feel about the current referendum hustings? “I feel negative about the Yes and No campaigns,” he says carefully. “I’m not anti-political as a person, but I am anti-political when it comes to independence in Scotland.”
So far, he’s unimpressed by tactical debates where political pedantry distracts voters from what he feels to be a fundamental choice. “This should be a choice about identity, not about whether we’ll get oil, the pound or whether we will be richer. You know that there are statements that just can’t be backed up on both sides. It shouldn’t be a question of ‘are things going to be better?’ There’s no country in this world that says, ‘I’m really happy with this government. Taxes are great, education is great and everything is cool, because I voted for my guy’.
“So yes or no, we’re still going to be bitching. Things are still going to be s**t, or good. It’s just going to be different s**t, or different good. These politicians, you can’t trust them as far as you can throw them, and we’re getting sucked into a meaningless political debate. I will go with whatever way my country votes, but I don’t know which way I want to go yet.”
Good for him. There are two types of Scot in this - Braveheart and accountancy- based. I would like to think I would be Braveheart as McAvoy is. The biggest error is to try to combine the two.
For those who are interested in the overall picture: the Czech ODS (allies of the Conservatives) have collapsed to 2 seats, to 3 for the Communists and 5 each for the EPP (Christian Democrats) and Socialists.
How come we are getting these results, yet in Britain we aren't counting till 6? I thought there was some sort of rule we were following that we can only count a single vote when all polls have closed, but evidently not.
The UK is a stickler for the rules, while other countries don't care?
How come we are getting these results, yet in Britain we aren't counting till 6? I thought there was some sort of rule we were following that we can only count a single vote when all polls have closed, but evidently not.
Nick, how have you been in politics for so many years and yet are still getting surprised at the rest of the EU not following the rules like we do?
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
As discussed, in many Labour heartlands UKIP has become the party around which the non-Labour vote coalesces. I note that both the UKIP and Labour votes have gone up since 2010. It would be interesting to see by how much the other parties' votes have gone down.
All the signs are that most people in this country are part of the metropolitan, left-liberal, sneering, anti-WWC establishment.
The question Farage was asked was "Would you be comfortable with a g roup of Romanian men moving in next door" not " a Romanian family".Big difference
And the question the UKIP voters in that poll were asked is would you be comfortable with a Romanian family next door.
Is it because we secretly like Adolf Hitler ?
Don't be silly. He was Austrian. ;-)
We're fortunate that the Polish flyers took a more robust response to the Axis in WWII than the SNP Petainistes.
A silly point. You might like to read up about Shimi Lovat.
Nothing silly about it , perfectly valid riposte to a moronic poster , who does nothing but troll and post huge whoppers.
I think that's a rather unkind characterisation of Carnyx.....
Meanwhile, what James McAvoy said to The Scotsman:
How does he feel about the current referendum hustings? “I feel negative about the Yes and No campaigns,” he says carefully. “I’m not anti-political as a person, but I am anti-political when it comes to independence in Scotland.”
So far, he’s unimpressed by tactical debates where political pedantry distracts voters from what he feels to be a fundamental choice. “This should be a choice about identity, not about whether we’ll get oil, the pound or whether we will be richer. You know that there are statements that just can’t be backed up on both sides. It shouldn’t be a question of ‘are things going to be better?’ There’s no country in this world that says, ‘I’m really happy with this government. Taxes are great, education is great and everything is cool, because I voted for my guy’.
“So yes or no, we’re still going to be bitching. Things are still going to be s**t, or good. It’s just going to be different s**t, or different good. These politicians, you can’t trust them as far as you can throw them, and we’re getting sucked into a meaningless political debate. I will go with whatever way my country votes, but I don’t know which way I want to go yet.”
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
I don't know about Mr. G, but it is very close to that time for me - just got to get the washing up done before I can bask with a medium sized (well large to most of you lot) glass of something soft and malty. Mind you we had a BBQ lunch today, so the washing-up is bloody grizzly. On top of which The Brute and Thomas are sulking like mad, being deprived of their usual Sunday ration of roast meat. Honestly, if looks could kill I'd be stiffening by now - the look The Brute gave me would have felled an elephant.
Cunningly, I have kept some cubes of meat back, to fry with garlic to go with the moggies supper. So I expect to sleep soundly in my bed tonight.
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has revealed to UTV that his party is in discussions about an electoral pact with the Ulster Unionist Party ahead of next year's general and Assembly elections – something UUP leader Mike Nesbitt has totally rejected.
Will set about writing the post-race piece shortly. Without spoiling the result, it was a more interesting race than usually occurs around Monaco, more tension than drama but with a few choice moves and quite a lot of twists.
Elections 2014: Coalition loses out to Sinn Féin and smaller parties Taoiseach Enda Kenny admits it has ‘not been a good day’ for the Government parties
The Government parties look set to suffer major losses in the local, European and byelections, as tallies and initial results suggest Sinn Féin, Independents and others will make major gains.
Just 130 out of 949 seats have been filled in the local elections so far but the Labour Party in particular seems certain to lose a significant number of seats.
Several senior Labour Party ministers have acknowledged it has been a “difficult day”.
In terms of seats secured so far, Sinn Féin has 48, Independents and others have 34, Fianna Fáil has 27, Fine Gael has 17, and Labour has four.
For those who are interested in the overall picture: the Czech ODS (allies of the Conservatives) have collapsed to 2 seats, to 3 for the Communists and 5 each for the EPP (Christian Democrats) and Socialists.
How come we are getting these results, yet in Britain we aren't counting till 6? I thought there was some sort of rule we were following that we can only count a single vote when all polls have closed, but evidently not.
The UK is a stickler for the rules, while other countries don't care?
The Lib Dem vote share for the Locals was 11%.The LD's usually poll higher in locals than their national polling share.(Latest figure UK Gov 9% )However in the Euros the LD's consistently poll less than their national opinion poll ratings.So what share figure to the nearest % can we expect to see in tonight's Euro results?
Pace yourself Hurst - you don't want to miss the vote fun tonight. Starts at 9 on sky I believe.
Oh, I shall Mr. Briskin. Mrs Llama has gone mad with the washing and I now have an ironing pile that would kill anyone beneath it should it topple over. So I shall be up for the fun, ironing away like mad and, II suspect laughing my socks off.
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Mr G., "I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday". For the rest of the week? Putting it away with both hands before breakfast are we?
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has revealed to UTV that his party is in discussions about an electoral pact with the Ulster Unionist Party ahead of next year's general and Assembly elections – something UUP leader Mike Nesbitt has totally rejected.
The UKIP EU Parliament northern Ireland election broadcast seemed to be aimed squarely at unionist voters. Perhaps they're circling the wagons to resist the purple horde?
How come we are getting these results, yet in Britain we aren't counting till 6? I thought there was some sort of rule we were following that we can only count a single vote when all polls have closed, but evidently not.
Nick, how have you been in politics for so many years and yet are still getting surprised at the rest of the EU not following the rules like we do?
Seems to be exit polls rather than real results as Surbiton says.
The Lib Dem vote share for the Locals was 11%.The LD's usually poll higher in locals than their national polling share.(Latest figure UK Gov 9% )However in the Euros the LD's consistently poll less than their national opinion poll ratings.So what share figure to the nearest % can we expect to see in tonight's Euro results?
No it wasn't 11% , that is the R and T NEV estimate , the BBC NEV estimate was 13% My actual figure is running around 13% with about 60% of the councils done .
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Thanks Malcolm - I just won enough for a pint!!!
Well done , Briskin , you will be taking over from MD
Very odd, because as Ms Sarissa pointed out the other day, immigration to Scotland is already within a midge's backside of the demographic balance for pensions etc., despite what Whitehall was saying.
Here's another chum for Messrs Darling and Lamont, by the way - the one UKIP didn't wan ...
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Mr G., "I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday". For the rest of the week? Putting it away with both hands before breakfast are we?
Hurst , work Monday - Friday so out then as well most of the time, so only leaves Saturday afternoon as suitable. As before mornings are a No NO any time.
PS doing a small bit of painting , repair of previous shoddy job, will no doubt need a beer after that.
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Mr G., "I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday". For the rest of the week? Putting it away with both hands before breakfast are we?
Depends how late the previus night he goes to bed, I suppose.
I've a bottle of Caorunn gin and will have some before dinner in a little while - haven't made up my mind yet.
Mr. Briskin, as long as I'm green, I'm satisfied. Quite glad that your tip of Rosberg winning was correct, although it would've been better still if Ricciardo had passed Hamilton.
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Mr G., "I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday". For the rest of the week? Putting it away with both hands before breakfast are we?
Hurst , work Monday - Friday so out then as well most of the time, so only leaves Saturday afternoon as suitable. As before mornings are a No NO any time.
PS doing a small bit of painting , repair of previous shoddy job, will no doubt need a beer after that.
Crumbs, Mr. G., most of your best and pithiest comments on here are posted in the mornings, when, as you now tell us, you haven't touched a drop. Full respect, Sir, full respect. Others might say it might explain why you are so grumpy before luncheon, but just ignore them.
The Lib Dem vote share for the Locals was 11%.The LD's usually poll higher in locals than their national polling share.(Latest figure UK Gov 9% )However in the Euros the LD's consistently poll less than their national opinion poll ratings.So what share figure to the nearest % can we expect to see in tonight's Euro results?
No it wasn't 11% , that is the R and T NEV estimate , the BBC NEV estimate was 13% My actual figure is running around 13% with about 60% of the councils done .
Isn't the BBC number something different? "Projected national share of the vote" rather than NEV.
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Mr G., "I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday". For the rest of the week? Putting it away with both hands before breakfast are we?
Depends how late the previus night he goes to bed, I suppose.
I've a bottle of Caorunn gin and will have some before dinner in a little while - haven't made up my mind yet.
Briskin , well late enough to have one if you wish , though cretins like Monica would drive you to drink at any time. I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday.
Mr G., "I personally do not drink before evening on a sunday". For the rest of the week? Putting it away with both hands before breakfast are we?
Hurst , work Monday - Friday so out then as well most of the time, so only leaves Saturday afternoon as suitable. As before mornings are a No NO any time.
PS doing a small bit of painting , repair of previous shoddy job, will no doubt need a beer after that.
Crumbs, Mr. G., most of your best and pithiest comments on here are posted in the mornings, when, as you now tell us, you haven't touched a drop. Full respect, Sir, full respect. Others might say it might explain why you are so grumpy before luncheon, but just ignore them.
The Lib Dem vote share for the Locals was 11%.The LD's usually poll higher in locals than their national polling share.(Latest figure UK Gov 9% )However in the Euros the LD's consistently poll less than their national opinion poll ratings.So what share figure to the nearest % can we expect to see in tonight's Euro results?
No it wasn't 11% , that is the R and T NEV estimate , the BBC NEV estimate was 13% My actual figure is running around 13% with about 60% of the councils done .
Isn't the BBC number something different? "Projected national share of the vote" rather than NEV.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvmX12dRP7E
Suzanne Evans (@SuzanneEvans1)
25/05/2014 12:29
Odd, seeing as how UKIP's Scots candidate is gay! RT@pinknews: UKIP victory in Scotland poses a threat to LGBT rights p.ink.cx/1vGBfIW
Didnt know where Newark was #onenation
I suspect Scotland would have voted for it if it was on offer in the referendum. It would have been unthinkable in Ireland 10 years ago but sooner or later a united Ireland will happen and such a solution might be a suitable compromise.
I was just suggesting that if one regards the citing of 1930s 'traitors' as a useful contribution to 21st century politics then it is rather to the detriment of the Conservative and Unionist side to start that particular hare.
It certainly does not detract from the bravery of many from all political sides, especially as you say the Lord Lovat and the Scouts, or the Poles who were stationed hereabouts during the war, or Hamish Henderson the poet, or the people of Clydebank, to name just a few.
But anyway back to the 21st century now.
General Election (@UKELECTIONS2015)
25/05/2014 11:23
Doncaster vote
#Labour 26,552
#UKIP 22,046
since 2010 locals
Lab +2.1%
UKIP +30.4%
Ed Miliband Doncaster North MP
#UKIP a Tory Problem?
I don't have visuals - sounds like a brit took out a Kimi Ferrari.
The people who live(d) or work(ed) in the areas where it's happening are seeing it with their own eyes and have done for years.
Most people don't live or work in the areas where it's happening but thanks to programs like benefits street a lot of people got a glimpse of the reality recently.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/01/14/romanians-in-hard-times-on-benefits-street/
The point about Romanians vs Germans isn't so much about the differences as people as about the relative prosperity. Professionals don't generally live 12+ to a house. It's people coming to do unskilled work who do.
"The SNP is now 80 years old, but I like to think actually we're 80 years young, 80 years young in particular because we look forward this year to the flowering of our nation, to the fulfilment of the hopes and dreams we've had and carried with us for so long.
"There has been a continuing thread through these 80 years - that this is not an ordinary political party. We're a highly successful political party."
Forged in the horrors of 1930's nationalism and tending the flame.
In this case houses of 12+ men mostly working illegally in some form or other.
Does anyone know what times the polls close for the countries that vote today?
Bloody love it. Spot on.
12% swing from LD to Labour. First time, we have any Councillors for some time.
Sadly, Betfair doesn't even offer odds on DN .
Currently at 1.29
Meanwhile, what James McAvoy said to The Scotsman:
How does he feel about the current referendum hustings? “I feel negative about the Yes and No campaigns,” he says carefully. “I’m not anti-political as a person, but I am anti-political when it comes to independence in Scotland.”
So far, he’s unimpressed by tactical debates where political pedantry distracts voters from what he feels to be a fundamental choice. “This should be a choice about identity, not about whether we’ll get oil, the pound or whether we will be richer. You know that there are statements that just can’t be backed up on both sides. It shouldn’t be a question of ‘are things going to be better?’ There’s no country in this world that says, ‘I’m really happy with this government. Taxes are great, education is great and everything is cool, because I voted for my guy’.
“So yes or no, we’re still going to be bitching. Things are still going to be s**t, or good. It’s just going to be different s**t, or different good. These politicians, you can’t trust them as far as you can throw them, and we’re getting sucked into a meaningless political debate. I will go with whatever way my country votes, but I don’t know which way I want to go yet.”
http://www.scotsman.com/what-s-on/film/james-mcavoy-on-the-x-men-and-the-referendum-1-3414040
Edited extra bit: Or is it more to do with the overound % coming down?
How come we are getting these results, yet in Britain we aren't counting till 6? I thought there was some sort of rule we were following that we can only count a single vote when all polls have closed, but evidently not.
Seem familiar.
Farage did not do well against the speaker, better for Nuttall to pick a seat in Merseyside
Cunningly, I have kept some cubes of meat back, to fry with garlic to go with the moggies supper. So I expect to sleep soundly in my bed tonight.
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has revealed to UTV that his party is in discussions about an electoral pact with the Ulster Unionist Party ahead of next year's general and Assembly elections – something UUP leader Mike Nesbitt has totally rejected.
http://www.u.tv/News/DUP-and-UUP-in-election-talks/abfff7a6-6252-42c2-9a4d-4890ae1a96ca
Will set about writing the post-race piece shortly. Without spoiling the result, it was a more interesting race than usually occurs around Monaco, more tension than drama but with a few choice moves and quite a lot of twists.
Elections 2014: Coalition loses out to Sinn Féin and smaller parties
Taoiseach Enda Kenny admits it has ‘not been a good day’ for the Government parties
The Government parties look set to suffer major losses in the local, European and byelections, as tallies and initial results suggest Sinn Féin, Independents and others will make major gains.
Just 130 out of 949 seats have been filled in the local elections so far but the Labour Party in particular seems certain to lose a significant number of seats.
Several senior Labour Party ministers have acknowledged it has been a “difficult day”.
In terms of seats secured so far, Sinn Féin has 48, Independents and others have 34, Fianna Fáil has 27, Fine Gael has 17, and Labour has four.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/elections-2014-coalition-loses-out-to-sinn-féin-and-smaller-parties-1.1808059
http://metapolls.net/category/europe/euroelections-2014/
http://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/referendum-news/ukip-scottish-candidate-ill-take-on-salmond-over-immigration.24313688
http://metapolls.net/2014/05/24/ireland-european-parliament-election-2014-exit-polls/#.U4H70Kwwhok
FG 22%
FF 22%
SF 17%
Grn 6%
Lab 6%
Here's another chum for Messrs Darling and Lamont, by the way - the one UKIP didn't wan ...
http://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/referendum-news/blogger-kicked-out-of-ukip-for-denying-existence-of-holocaust-gas-chambers-.24311143
PS doing a small bit of painting , repair of previous shoddy job, will no doubt need a beer after that.
I've a bottle of Caorunn gin and will have some before dinner in a little while - haven't made up my mind yet.
http://www.caorunngin.com/
LD 30%
C 39%
Lab 18%
Green 7%
UKIP 6%
Change from 2010:
LD -13%
C - 1%
Lab 6%
Green 4%
UKIP 6%
I want Hamilton to do well so that his confidence is up and I can start betting on him again.
My fun Kimi bet kept me interested.
Will it just be one declaration for each region? Or will we get results for smaller areas as they become available?
I hope ed wins there tbh I think he is a nice guy that gets a raw deal
http://enormo-haddock.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/monaco-post-race-analysis.html