Hearing that Ed was attacked in rothehithe yesterday by people wearing Alex Salmond masks
Yep, disgraceful. I wonder if some people will say that he shouldn't have "Stirred the pot" in Scotland.
Some tools on Twitter are claiming the nutjobs represent the SNP. I'm guessing the next bankjob done by people wearing Alex Salmond masks will be the SNP's fault too.
Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) 27/03/2015 08:37 Uh oh. Joey Essex to quiz Cameron, Miliband, Clegg and Farage for ITV2 on #GE2015, reveals @WillPayneTV thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/s…
Very dangerous for all the party leaders.
Never argue with an idiot because he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.
Joey Essex is a bit of a Miliband fan iirc - could be dangerous territory for Ed.
@SebastianEPayne: By simply turning up and not falling over, Miliband ‘wins’ - why last night vindicated the Tory strategy on debates http://t.co/bB4m9bGfMX
@SebastianEPayne: By simply turning up and not falling over, Miliband ‘wins’ - why last night vindicated the Tory strategy on debates http://t.co/bB4m9bGfMX
I've seen this theory a lot this morning. But the reason Ed Miliband performed relatively well as compared with David Cameron was mainly that David Cameron was unusually poor. He was at his most patrician, vague and patronising.
@SebastianEPayne: By simply turning up and not falling over, Miliband ‘wins’ - why last night vindicated the Tory strategy on debates http://t.co/bB4m9bGfMX
It is nonsense, though. Witness the poll figures pasted here all night.
I am still stunned over the Bercow matter and the ineptitude of Cameron and his people's handling of the Conservative MPs. Maybe it is better for the party (and in 5 years time the country) that he and Osborne are removed following loss of office than to stagger on in office losing touch with the party that they lead. Twould have been better that Major had lost in 92.
Er, you mean the 23 - and pretty well the entireity of the bad, mad and dispossessed - out of a Parliamentary party of 304? As DavidL commented yesterday it is the thought that a Tory Government might have to rely on this unlovely crew for 'support' were it to gain a majority, that fills many of us with a sense of deep foreboding.
I don't know what they see in the Gollum of British Politics.
Without giving away sources I know two of those Tories are personal friends of Bercow. Of the rest, I think they like him because he calls them regularly to ask awkward and embarassing questions of Cameron, whom they don't have time for.
"Conservative activists have taken to wearing Salmond masks outside Miliband campaign events as a way of goading the Labour leader." from the Torygraph itself with photographic evidence.
Looks like the Tory pranks have come unstuck. Or perhaps The Telegraph should take the blame for their blatent misreporting of Salmond on Marr. Or perhaps Salmond should hold a press conference, a la Jim "the egg" Murphy, and accuse the Tories of stirring up violence and hatred - it certainly would be nearer the mark.
Or perhaps English political parties and their newspapers should grow up!
Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) 27/03/2015 08:37 Uh oh. Joey Essex to quiz Cameron, Miliband, Clegg and Farage for ITV2 on #GE2015, reveals @WillPayneTV thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/s…
Very dangerous for all the party leaders.
Never argue with an idiot because he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.
Joey Essex is a bit of a Miliband fan iirc - could be dangerous territory for Ed.
I am still stunned over the Bercow matter and the ineptitude of Cameron and his people's handling of the Conservative MPs. Maybe it is better for the party (and in 5 years time the country) that he and Osborne are removed following loss of office than to stagger on in office losing touch with the party that they lead. Twould have been better that Major had lost in 92.
Er, you mean the 23 - and pretty well the entireity of the bad, mad and dispossessed - out of a Parliamentary party of 304? As DavidL commented yesterday it is the thought that a Tory Government might have to rely on this unlovely crew for 'support' were it to gain a majority, that fills many of us with a sense of deep foreboding.
I don't know what they see in the Gollum of British Politics.
Without giving away sources I know two of those Tories are personal friends of Bercow. Of the rest, I think they like him because he calls them regularly to ask awkward and embarassing questions of Cameron, whom they don't have time for.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Bercow's "friends" do like to represent him as a Speaker standing up for Parliament and the backbenchers' rights to question the government. This may explain why, despite the official Conservative spin line that Bercow is a Labour plant, Tory backbenchers continue to support him.
Sky News Newsdesk @SkyNewsBreak 35s35 seconds ago Lawyer for 'Top Gear' producer Oisin Tymon who was punched by Jeremy #Clarkson says he has told police he does not want to press charges.
Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) 27/03/2015 08:37 Uh oh. Joey Essex to quiz Cameron, Miliband, Clegg and Farage for ITV2 on #GE2015, reveals @WillPayneTV thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/s…
Very dangerous for all the party leaders.
Never argue with an idiot because he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.
Joey Essex is a bit of a Miliband fan iirc - could be dangerous territory for Ed.
The real question of course is how many of those 2.7m were floating voters or even persuadable? I suggest very few.
The secondary effects of how it is reported on and in the media may be more significant and I don't think Ed will be too displeased at that.
I would suggest that those who watched the 'debates' last night are already politically engaged and therefore not entirely representative of the majority – there will be some who could be regarded as ‘floating voters’ per se, but as you say, they will be few and far between imho.
Is there any photographic evidence of the attackers with Alex Salmond masks duffing up Ed Miliband? None of the reports appear to have photos? Is it fact or fiction that anything happened?
So the non-debates has overshadowed yesterday's remarkable events in Parliament. Just a reminder that the government's tawdry attempts to undermine Bercow whilst the opposition was away only managed to get 200 Tory MPs to back it. My predicton is that there will be no overall majority at the election so Cameron will remain as PM. How long before his backbenchers try to turf him out though?
Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) 27/03/2015 08:37 Uh oh. Joey Essex to quiz Cameron, Miliband, Clegg and Farage for ITV2 on #GE2015, reveals @WillPayneTV thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/s…
Very dangerous for all the party leaders.
Never argue with an idiot because he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.
Joey Essex is a bit of a Miliband fan iirc - could be dangerous territory for Ed.
Sky News Newsdesk @SkyNewsBreak 35s35 seconds ago Lawyer for 'Top Gear' producer Oisin Tymon who was punched by Jeremy #Clarkson says he has told police he does not want to press charges.
BBC digging a hole re Top Gear?
Perhaps he wants a job with the new improved Clarkson company. He is now a bit short of work...
Farage attacked, Miliband assaulted now Carswell kidnapped
Suzanne Evans (@SuzanneEvans1) 27/03/2015 10:14 I'll be in Pride Hill in Shrewsbury this afternoon from about 2pm and @DouglasCarswell will be along an hour or so later. Come & say hello!
Benbecula retired social worker Andrew Walker has been elected as councillor to represent Benbecula & North Uist, standing as an Independent. He beat Roslyn MacPherson by a clear margin, polling 437 votes to her 302.
Walker is an ex SNP man - Labour didn't bother with a candidate
The real question of course is how many of those 2.7m were floating voters or even persuadable? I suggest very few.
The secondary effects of how it is reported on and in the media may be more significant and I don't think Ed will be too displeased at that.
I would suggest that those who watched the 'debates' last night are already politically engaged and therefore not entirely representative of the majority – there will be some who could be regarded as ‘floating voters’ per se, but as you say, they will be few and far between imho.
IIRC, I saw somewhere that the "floating voters" who split 52/30 were only 8% of the sample. So helpful to Miliband, but not decisive
Good news for the Blues from Prof. Stephen Fisher this morning! With his imput data showing the Tories 2% ahead of Labour on 34% compared with 32%, there is a corresponding shift in his updated projection of GE seats. The Tories are shown as winning 296 seats (+12 compared with last week), Labour are on 261 (-17) with the LibDems unchanged on 21 seats. The SNP are on a new high of 47 seats with UKIP on 5, Plaid on 3 and the Greens holding onto their one existing seat. The Tories are givrn a 74% chance of winning the most seats and a 16% chance of achieving an overall majority, where he gives Labour only a 1% chance! Stand by for a significant shift in the betting odds.
Good news for the Blues from Prof. Stephen Fisher this morning! With his imput data showing the Tories 2% ahead of Labour on 34% compared with 32%, there is a corresponding shift in his updated projection of GE seats. The Tories are shown as winning 296 seats (+12 compared with last week), Labour are on 261 (-17) with the LibDems unchanged on 21 seats. The SNP are on a new high of 47 seats with UKIP on 5, Plaid on 3 and the Greens holding onto their one existing seat. Stand by for a significant shift in the betting odds.
Matt Forde political party... I went to see his show with David Lammy on Wednesday. Great fun, here are the podcasts from previous shows... The Paul Nuttall one sheds some light on Amjad Bashir
When is he going to be unleashed as the Tory secret weapon?
@ElectionsEtc: No electoral-system bias this time? New #GE2015 forecast: 74% chance Tories win most votes, 74% they win most seats http://t.co/vZolp8nukS
@ElectionsEtc: No electoral-system bias this time? New #GE2015 forecast: 74% chance Tories win most votes, 74% they win most seats http://t.co/vZolp8nukS
I've banged out that line for yonks that the electoral bias has essentially disappeared now.
@ElectionsEtc: No electoral-system bias this time? New #GE2015 forecast: 74% chance Tories win most votes, 74% they win most seats http://t.co/vZolp8nukS
I've banged out that line for yonks that the electoral bias has essentially disappeared now.
I've been playing with that scenario for a while, in fact, I think there's a chance that the Tories could have the fewest votes but most seats if the Con to UKIP switchers are in the safe Tory seats.
Did anyone notice a possible sleight of hand by Miliband last night, in his promise to control "the deficit". He talked about the £75 billion deficit (its not, it is £91 billion), it seems strange that he would want to downplay the government's inability to get it down quick enough.
It's because him and Balls have thought up a new wheeze, which the mainstream commentators seem to have let slide. The 'deficit' he is referring to is not the 'deficit' that we know, but something called the "current account deficit".
It might not be sleight of hand, maybe just using a simpler message to distinguish between capital spending and recurring spending. But I'm suspicious of the repeated use of "current account deficit".
I made this point last night when he said it. Paxo really should have nailed him on it because it would have been a lot more informative than calling him a north London geek.
Labour still think it is ok to borrow to invest, even when we are way more than half way through the economic cycle and it will all too soon be necessary for borrowing to increase again. Unless this is a very unusual economic cycle indeed (and it does have some unusual features such as a zero interest rate policy deep into the recovery) the economy will turn down again some time in the next Parliament turning all surplus and "paying down the debt" plans into a ball of chalk.
The question is what state will we be in when this happens? It really, really needs to be a much better state than this. As a deficit hawk I think the tories have not done enough on this and are storing up a world of pain for us all as a result. Irresponsible does not come close to what I think of Labour's plans.
The media let Miliband and Balls get away with this every time. They always say "balance the books" by the end of next parliament, which doesn't mean what you or I think it means, merely that the current account will be reduced to zero (they promise) but the capital account will still have its taps open to the tune of billions every year.
The media let Miliband and Balls get away with this every time. They always say "balance the books" by the end of next parliament, which doesn't mean what you or I think it means, merely that the current account will be reduced to zero (they promise) but the capital account will still have its taps open to the tune of billions every year.
And of course the two Eds will re-use the old Brown line of reclassifying current expenditure (on education, for example), as 'investment'.
@ElectionsEtc: No electoral-system bias this time? New #GE2015 forecast: 74% chance Tories win most votes, 74% they win most seats http://t.co/vZolp8nukS
I've banged out that line for yonks that the electoral bias has essentially disappeared now.
I've been playing with that scenario for a while, in fact, I think there's a chance that the Tories could have the fewest votes but most seats if the Con to UKIP switchers are in the safe Tory seats.
I had a £400 (I think) or so hole on that result at on point but Corals and Paddy have allowed me to cover it, and the rest.
@ElectionsEtc: No electoral-system bias this time? New #GE2015 forecast: 74% chance Tories win most votes, 74% they win most seats http://t.co/vZolp8nukS
I've banged out that line for yonks that the electoral bias has essentially disappeared now.
I've been playing with that scenario for a while, in fact, I think there's a chance that the Tories could have the fewest votes but most seats if the Con to UKIP switchers are in the safe Tory seats.
I had a £400 (I think) or so hole on that result at on point but Corals and Paddy have allowed me to cover it, and the rest.
Easy peasy for NYP. Haven't they got enough to do with really bad crime, like 1400 young girls groomed and raped by muslims? No, I guess not a top priority.
Labour will make important gains in London in the general election, according to a special Guardian/ICM telephone poll which shows the party winning several seats in the capital.
The party is set to advance by 5 percentage points from its previous general election performance to reach 42% – and is a full 10 points ahead of the Tories, who fall back 3 points from their 2010 result to land at 32%.
On a uniform swing, these numbers would deliver eight gains for Labour, mostly in the west of the city – where Brentford and Isleworth, Ealing Central and Acton, and Harrow East would all be picked up from the Tories.
I can believe it. London is a very different city, now.
I blame all the immigrants.
Bloody foreigners - coming over here, and paying our taxes :-)
It's worse that that - coming over here, doing the work we would not do and then paying their taxes :-)
So your company doesn't train its workforce ?
Surbiton ignores the elephant in the room.
If things were as bad as some on the left say they are people would have to take those jobs to survive. we are now in a position where people can make a lifestyle choice not to work and the rest of us get to pay for it.
This is not hyperbole- I personally know 2 people who have decided that getting up early and working long hours is to much hassle and they left their jobs voluntarily to sit on their ar ses.
Yet Labour scream if anyone tries to do something about this.
"This goes to the heart of the issue. Two generations ago, people voted on class lines and the parties' policies reflected this, e.g. the Tories' promise, in the 1950s, to build more Council houses than Labour. "
Good news for the Blues from Prof. Stephen Fisher this morning! With his imput data showing the Tories 2% ahead of Labour on 34% compared with 32%, there is a corresponding shift in his updated projection of GE seats. The Tories are shown as winning 296 seats (+12 compared with last week), Labour are on 261 (-17) with the LibDems unchanged on 21 seats. The SNP are on a new high of 47 seats with UKIP on 5, Plaid on 3 and the Greens holding onto their one existing seat. Stand by for a significant shift in the betting odds.
The odds already reflect this position.
Indeed, but those odds hitherto have been based principally on expectation ...... we now have polling evidence that a decisive crossover may be taking place - that's a significasnt difference as far as us bettors are concerned.
@NCPoliticsUK: The new @ElectionsEtc forecast has prob of CON majority at 16% 1st time I can remember 1 of the models being higher than the betting markets
" Willie Nelson to open chain of marijuana stores Veteran country star plans to launch his own brand of weed, Willie’s Reserve, to sell is states where marijuana is legal"
I’m still amazed at Dave’s extraordinary comment that the rise in foodbank use is because Job Centres now tell people about them!
He is from a different world. In many ways, almost like a royal. Not only has he not experienced poverty, he actually cannot imagine what it is like. For people like him, poverty is tackled by ticking gift tax box.
So Harriett Harman and Ed have faced poverty have they?
FFS try thinking before you spout your lines.
I understand Ed's little 2 kitchen pad is worth more than 2 million and is more expensive than Cameron's place......
Good news for the Blues from Prof. Stephen Fisher this morning! With his imput data showing the Tories 2% ahead of Labour on 34% compared with 32%, there is a corresponding shift in his updated projection of GE seats. The Tories are shown as winning 296 seats (+12 compared with last week), Labour are on 261 (-17) with the LibDems unchanged on 21 seats. The SNP are on a new high of 47 seats with UKIP on 5, Plaid on 3 and the Greens holding onto their one existing seat. The Tories are givrn a 74% chance of winning the most seats and a 16% chance of achieving an overall majority, where he gives Labour only a 1% chance! Stand by for a significant shift in the betting odds.
I think the Tories are heading for a vote share of 35-36%. I intend to crunch some numbers at the weekend, but am working off Con - 36% and Lab - 32%.
The top end polling numbers for the Tories (and we've had a few 36%'s now) have historically tended to be the most accurate.
I am still stunned over the Bercow matter and the ineptitude of Cameron and his people's handling of the Conservative MPs. Maybe it is better for the party (and in 5 years time the country) that he and Osborne are removed following loss of office than to stagger on in office losing touch with the party that they lead. Twould have been better that Major had lost in 92.
Er, you mean the 23 - and pretty well the entireity of the bad, mad and dispossessed - out of a Parliamentary party of 304? As DavidL commented yesterday it is the thought that a Tory Government might have to rely on this unlovely crew for 'support' were it to gain a majority, that fills many of us with a sense of deep foreboding.
I don't know what they see in the Gollum of British Politics.
Without giving away sources I know two of those Tories are personal friends of Bercow. Of the rest, I think they like him because he calls them regularly to ask awkward and embarassing questions of Cameron, whom they don't have time for.
CCHQ Press Office@CCHQPress·44 secs45 seconds ago Left wing liberal bias at the BBC alive & well as they can’t bring themselves to admit polls comprehensively show PM won #BattleForNumber10
@blairmcdougall: End of the pink champagne betrayal narrative? Just 3.4% voted no because of The Vow while 5.2% voted no because they didn't trust Salmond.
Disgrace that Miliband was attacked. With that, the attack on Galloway, and the vile behaviour towards Farage, it seems politics is becoming uglier.
The big problem with this (on top of physical assault being unacceptable in itself) is that it makes politicians even less inclined to meet ordinary people in uncontrolled environments, because doing so not only puts them at risk of facing embarrassing questions, but now also of being assaulted by their political opponents. Also means that politics is likely to become even more the preserve of weirdos who either find such tactics acceptable or tolerable.
Regardless of the merits of the failed putsch, an honourable Speaker would realise that his position is surely untenable.
I rather like the more general suggestion that Speakers should be elected at the start of a Parliament for one Parliament only [with a peerage at the end of it]. Exceptions could perhaps be made for Parliaments lasting fewer than 2 years.
Good news for the Blues from Prof. Stephen Fisher this morning! With his imput data showing the Tories 2% ahead of Labour on 34% compared with 32%, there is a corresponding shift in his updated projection of GE seats. The Tories are shown as winning 296 seats (+12 compared with last week), Labour are on 261 (-17) with the LibDems unchanged on 21 seats. The SNP are on a new high of 47 seats with UKIP on 5, Plaid on 3 and the Greens holding onto their one existing seat. The Tories are givrn a 74% chance of winning the most seats and a 16% chance of achieving an overall majority, where he gives Labour only a 1% chance! Stand by for a significant shift in the betting odds.
I think the Tories are heading for a vote share of 35-36%. I intend to crunch some numbers at the weekend, but am working off Con - 36% and Lab - 32%.
The top end polling numbers for the Tories (and we've had a few 36%'s now) have historically tended to be the most accurate.
35-36% would be seriously impressive for the Tories given they only managed 37% last time and they aren't exactly fighting the most inspiring campaign. Indeed one could almost believe that they are trying to be as low key as possible.
Disgrace that Miliband was attacked. With that, the attack on Galloway, and the vile behaviour towards Farage, it seems politics is becoming uglier.
The big problem with this (on top of physical assault being unacceptable in itself) is that it makes politicians even less inclined to meet ordinary people in uncontrolled environments, because doing so not only puts them at risk of facing embarrassing questions, but now also of being assaulted by their political opponents. Also means that politics is likely to become even more the preserve of weirdos who either find such tactics acceptable or tolerable.
Thankfully pbc contributors would never stoop to such bad behaviour.
I rather like the more general suggestion that Speakers should be elected at the start of a Parliament for one Parliament only [with a peerage at the end of it]. Exceptions could perhaps be made for Parliaments lasting fewer than 2 years.
You're more likely to get government stooges that way. The Commons does need a Speaker who will stand up to the executive.
I rather like the more general suggestion that Speakers should be elected at the start of a Parliament for one Parliament only [with a peerage at the end of it]. Exceptions could perhaps be made for Parliaments lasting fewer than 2 years.
You're more likely to get government stooges that way. The Commons does need a Speaker who will stand up to the executive.
Why would someone who is compelled to retire be anyone's stooge?
The stuff about Miliband being attacked and punched by six people with Alex Salmond masks, doesn't make sense or at least The Mirror's account begs a few questions.
"Labour activist Rachel Penn, 42, said: "He was pretty shaken up. It was quite dramatic.
"His path was blocked by two people who were being very aggressive. He was shoved out of the way and couldn't get in the car. "One guy punched Ed in the chest and shut the car door so he couldn't get in."
Labour supporter Neil McEwan said: "The group came out of nowhere. Ed only had four of five steps to get to the car but they set upon him immediately. "He was definitely pushed but he shrugged it off and made his way to the far side of the car.
So his minders were looking out for trouble, looking the other way, incapable of organising a piss up in a brewery? Must have been about as competent as Franz Ferdinand's security team.
No photographs taken by witnesses or minders, waiting driver hadn't noticed people in Alex Salmond masks?
Disgrace that Miliband was attacked. With that, the attack on Galloway, and the vile behaviour towards Farage, it seems politics is becoming uglier.
The big problem with this (on top of physical assault being unacceptable in itself) is that it makes politicians even less inclined to meet ordinary people in uncontrolled environments, because doing so not only puts them at risk of facing embarrassing questions, but now also of being assaulted by their political opponents. Also means that politics is likely to become even more the preserve of weirdos who either find such tactics acceptable or tolerable.
Its not just the assaults, but also the chicken suits, Salmond masks etc.
Some points to consider, Fisher's analysis is deeply flawed and should be ignored. Secondly, the fact that Tory activists were pretending to be SNP is scraping the barrel in terms of honour.The shabby treatment of Bercow was another example of Tory low and base principles. Who won the discussion is not as important as retaining a sound moral perspective.
Some points to consider, Fisher's analysis is deeply flawed and should be ignored. Secondly, the fact that Tory activists were pretending to be SNP is scraping the barrel in terms of honour.The shabby treatment of Bercow was another example of Tory low and base principles. Who won the discussion is not as important as retaining a sound moral perspective.
Some points to consider, Fisher's analysis is deeply flawed and should be ignored. Secondly, the fact that Tory activists were pretending to be SNP is scraping the barrel in terms of honour.The shabby treatment of Bercow was another example of Tory low and base principles. Who won the discussion is not as important as retaining a sound moral perspective.
Professor Stephen Fisher, who helped produce the very accurate exit poll at the last election.
What are you qualifications and experiences on the polling front?
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Some tools on Twitter are claiming the nutjobs represent the SNP. I'm guessing the next bankjob done by people wearing Alex Salmond masks will be the SNP's fault too.
http://i .dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/12/14/article-2523626-1A0E939100000578-987_634x622.jpg
The secondary effects of how it is reported on and in the media may be more significant and I don't think Ed will be too displeased at that.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Looks like the Tory pranks have come unstuck. Or perhaps The Telegraph should take the blame for their blatent misreporting of Salmond on Marr. Or perhaps Salmond should hold a press conference, a la Jim "the egg" Murphy, and accuse the Tories of stirring up violence and hatred - it certainly would be nearer the mark.
Or perhaps English political parties and their newspapers should grow up!
North Uist by election. Independent GAIN from #Labour
From Harry H's preview I don't think SLab even put up a candidate, which may be a story in itself.
Independent Police Complaints Commission investigate 3 further police corruption claims - officers accused of protecting VIP child abusers
So a spin as expected from Radio 4 a fair and balanced view.
The Captain@55 @55_10_battalion 21 mins21 minutes ago
SNP FASCISTS ASSAULT ED MILIBAND!! http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ed-miliband-punched-shoved-protesters-5409428 … THIS IS WHY IT HAS TO BE #SNPout
Lawyer for 'Top Gear' producer Oisin Tymon who was punched by Jeremy #Clarkson says he has told police he does not want to press charges.
BBC digging a hole re Top Gear?
"Currently only around 1% of ... University students are registered to vote in the General Election. "
Makes a change from you can lead a whore to culture but you can't make her think.
Will Labour honestly get every single one of the extra voters who will turn out at the GE ?
Suzanne Evans (@SuzanneEvans1)
27/03/2015 10:14
I'll be in Pride Hill in Shrewsbury this afternoon from about 2pm and @DouglasCarswell will be along an hour or so later. Come & say hello!
Benbecula retired social worker Andrew Walker has been elected as councillor to represent Benbecula & North Uist, standing as an Independent.
He beat Roslyn MacPherson by a clear margin, polling 437 votes to her 302.
Walker is an ex SNP man - Labour didn't bother with a candidate
With his imput data showing the Tories 2% ahead of Labour on 34% compared with 32%, there is a corresponding shift in his updated projection of GE seats.
The Tories are shown as winning 296 seats (+12 compared with last week), Labour are on 261 (-17) with the LibDems unchanged on 21 seats.
The SNP are on a new high of 47 seats with UKIP on 5, Plaid on 3 and the Greens holding onto their one existing seat.
The Tories are givrn a 74% chance of winning the most seats and a 16% chance of achieving an overall majority, where he gives Labour only a 1% chance!
Stand by for a significant shift in the betting odds.
North Yorkshire Police say they are still looking into the assault of a Top Gear producer by Jeremy Clarkson http://www.itv.com/news/story/2015-03-27/jeremy-clarkson-producer-will-not-press-charges-over-fracas/ …
When is he going to be unleashed as the Tory secret weapon?
http://www.mattforde.com/
Nabavi 0
Shadsy 5
Will they be chasing up some of the threats of violence from Top Gear fans that the producer received via Twitter?
The debate was at 9pm in Osterley, 9 hours later, and 20 miles West.
I'm glad I sat this event out.
Why would you try to make excuses or evasions over things like this? Surely no one is that partisan
If things were as bad as some on the left say they are people would have to take those jobs to survive. we are now in a position where people can make a lifestyle choice not to work and the rest of us get to pay for it.
This is not hyperbole- I personally know 2 people who have decided that getting up early and working long hours is to much hassle and they left their jobs voluntarily to sit on their ar ses.
Yet Labour scream if anyone tries to do something about this.
If not try one of the Coalition's excellent food banks where the PM will be doing penance for not knowing the precise number of these outlets.
Veteran country star plans to launch his own brand of weed, Willie’s Reserve, to sell is states where marijuana is legal"
I wonder what his advert for it will be?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfgZH8kFAKc
Buzzword bingo is a mugs bet. Just hard to resist. I did win with "two kitchens" in the budget.
Its too unpredictable. Who would have thought that Ed would bring up bacon sandwiches so often?
Kay Burley (@KayBurley)
27/03/2015 10:30
This is how my night ended! #BattleForNumber10 pic.twitter.com/i2nKUzLDXf
FFS try thinking before you spout your lines.
I understand Ed's little 2 kitchen pad is worth more than 2 million and is more expensive than Cameron's place......
Talking about royalty *cough* Harman *cough*
The top end polling numbers for the Tories (and we've had a few 36%'s now) have historically tended to be the most accurate.
CCHQ Press Office@CCHQPress·44 secs45 seconds ago
Left wing liberal bias at the BBC alive & well as they can’t bring themselves to admit polls comprehensively show PM won #BattleForNumber10
@blairmcdougall: End of the pink champagne betrayal narrative? Just 3.4% voted no because of The Vow while 5.2% voted no because they didn't trust Salmond.
Rigged poll and outlier!
Oh and first, among many.
I rather like the more general suggestion that Speakers should be elected at the start of a Parliament for one Parliament only [with a peerage at the end of it]. Exceptions could perhaps be made for Parliaments lasting fewer than 2 years.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1268082/General-Election-2010-Tory-council-candidate-Martin-Coxall-arrested-John-Prescott-visit.html
Optimistic CON punters will surely back it in
Last night's by election result in Vale of Glamorgan looks good for COn prospects too.
That said, if the producer doesn't want to press charges, I would've thought that would be that.
Edited extra bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLRna0RRvxo
The 7.8 is selling fast by the way, will be lay price soon.
"Labour activist Rachel Penn, 42, said: "He was pretty shaken up. It was quite dramatic.
"His path was blocked by two people who were being very aggressive. He was shoved out of the way and couldn't get in the car. "One guy punched Ed in the chest and shut the car door so he couldn't get in."
Labour supporter Neil McEwan said: "The group came out of nowhere. Ed only had four of five steps to get to the car but they set upon him immediately. "He was definitely pushed but he shrugged it off and made his way to the far side of the car.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ed-miliband-punched-shoved-protesters-5409428
So his minders were looking out for trouble, looking the other way, incapable of organising a piss up in a brewery? Must have been about as competent as Franz Ferdinand's security team.
No photographs taken by witnesses or minders, waiting driver hadn't noticed people in Alex Salmond masks?
Amusing if done once. Not after that.
'When I've done Question Time I've not found anyone to be really objectionable... Except Diane Abbott'
Security is always on the ball, no one ever gets close.
(this one did get caught on camera by good fortune)
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2014/oct/27/david-cameron-protester-leeds-video
What are you qualifications and experiences on the polling front?