@michaelsavage: Jon Cruddas resigns from shadow Cabinet to begin inquest into Labour's defeat. An initial report will be prepared for Labour conference.
@GuidoFawkes: New shadow chancellor Chris Leslie has never had a job in the private sector. Was Gordon Brown's leadership campaign manager. #SameOldLabour
He gained a BA in Politics & Parliamentary Studies in 1994 and an MA in Industrial and Labour Studies in 1996 from the University of Leeds. From 1994 to 1996 he was an office administrator, going on to become a political research assistant in Bradford from 1996-97. He was elected to Parliament a month before his 25th birthday.
@GuidoFawkes: New shadow chancellor Chris Leslie has never had a job in the private sector. Was Gordon Brown's leadership campaign manager. #SameOldLabour
@michaelsavage: Jon Cruddas resigns from shadow Cabinet to begin inquest into Labour's defeat. An initial report will be prepared for Labour conference.
Implies he's not standing for leadership.
Is it the same inquest as he had 5 years ago?
LOL. The inquest has been reopened, due to new evidence coming to light!
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
@PickardJE: Labour membership has risen by 20,000 since last Thursday, party says.
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
I am not Lord Sugar's biggest fan, by a long chalk, but he has behaved very honourably over his resignation from Labour.
Very. The danger is that as a result its significance will be overlooked by too many. This is a quietly devastating vote of no confidence in Labour by one of their most public business supporters.
Benn moved to replace Dougie. Reynolds gets Benn's old post Leslie moved to replace Balls. Mahmood got Leslie's old post. Bryants replaces Harriet at Culture.
Khan is out, I guess to launch his mayoral bid. Lord Faulkner replaces him
AllyPally No, to win Obama obviously had to win areas like Ohio and Iowa which are basically the equivalent of the Midlands. He could not just win the Electoral College by racking up huge majorities in New York and Chicago. The Democrats did manage to win majorities in the House in 2006 and 2008.
Of course Gloucester and Worcester (both populations 100,000 or more) are key marginal seats in the UK and in the US would be classed as mid-sized cities which Obama did manage to win.
Turnout at UK general elections is actually higher than US general elections and almost double that of the US midterms which are the equivalent of UK local elections
Re: Delay in announcing appointment of Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
*Cough* I wonder if the delay may have been caused by Danny Alexander's possible elevation to the Lords, thereby enabling to continue in this capacity?
Somehow, I feel he may have burnt his boats in this regard.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
It must have been deleted. I just checked the BBC press office Twitter and it is not there. Strange there was no screen grab of the retweet provided.
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
It must have been deleted. I just checked the BBC press office Twitter and it is not there. Strange there was no screen grab of the retweet provided.
@PickardJE: Labour membership has risen by 20,000 since last Thursday, party says.
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
That might have something to do with EdM's resignation. I'm considering re-joining, having let my membership lapse after his election (fwiw, I voted for David). Will wait to see who gets the leadership before making my final decision - i.e. I won't be re-joining if it's Cooper or Burnham.
The sheer complacency of Alanbrooke and Charles on Chuka is rather ridiculous, many commentators believed Obama could never win Middle America, but he did
Obama is in a different league to Chuka, he had the most effective Democratic machine politicians behind him delivering him control of the party & he managed to massively increase turnout among previous DNVs. He still lost the WWC.
If Chuka does as well as Obama he will deserve to win. But I don't think he will.
It's not complacency: it's judgement. That's what I do for a living (and why, for example, I won all but one of the bets I made on the election - and maintain that @Pulpstar was lucky...)
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
It must have been deleted. I just checked the BBC press office Twitter and it is not there. Strange there was no screen grab of the retweet provided.
Re: Delay in announcing appointment of Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
*Cough* I wonder if the delay may have been caused by Danny Alexander's possible elevation to the Lords, thereby enabling to continue in this capacity?
Somehow, I feel he may have burnt his boats in this regard.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
I have heard positive things about my new MP Ranil Jayawardena, including from people not particularly committed. Mind you, Arbuthnot was widely considered to be an arse, presumably to be Lord Arse shortly.
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
It must have been deleted. I just checked the BBC press office Twitter and it is not there. Strange there was no screen grab of the retweet provided.
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
It must have been deleted. I just checked the BBC press office Twitter and it is not there. Strange there was no screen grab of the retweet provided.
Re: Delay in announcing appointment of Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
*Cough* I wonder if the delay may have been caused by Danny Alexander's possible elevation to the Lords, thereby enabling to continue in this capacity?
Somehow, I feel he may have burnt his boats in this regard.
@PickardJE: Labour membership has risen by 20,000 since last Thursday, party says.
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
That might have something to do with EdM's resignation. I'm considering re-joining, having let my membership lapse after his election (fwiw, I voted for David). Will wait to see who gets the leadership before making my final decision - i.e. I won't be re-joining if it's Cooper or Burnham.
If you re-join you get a vote. That's why 1000s have rejoined both LibDems and Lab over weekend I'd guess.
@PickardJE: Labour membership has risen by 20,000 since last Thursday, party says.
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
That might have something to do with EdM's resignation. I'm considering re-joining, having let my membership lapse after his election (fwiw, I voted for David). Will wait to see who gets the leadership before making my final decision - i.e. I won't be re-joining if it's Cooper or Burnham.
Snap. I was going to join straight away, but have decided to see who gets the job. There's not much point in getting involved with something led by someone you have no faith in.
I know still lots of more minor roles to go, but doesn't seem to be anything for all those 2010 intake that lots of people had high hopes for e.g. Rory The Tory, Kwasi Kwarteng
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
It must have been deleted. I just checked the BBC press office Twitter and it is not there. Strange there was no screen grab of the retweet provided.
Charles If anyone had said to a US political commentator in November 2004 just after George W Bush had beaten John Kerry that Chicago Community Organiser Barack Hussein Obama would have been the next US president they would have laughed in your face. The prospect of the first UK ethnic minority PM could well increase turnout amongst UK ethnic minorities, who knows, of course Chuka could lose, but he could win too, who knows what will happen in 5 years time
Re: Delay in announcing appointment of Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
*Cough* I wonder if the delay may have been caused by Danny Alexander's possible elevation to the Lords, thereby enabling to continue in this capacity?
Somehow, I feel he may have burnt his boats in this regard.
@PickardJE: Labour membership has risen by 20,000 since last Thursday, party says.
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
That might have something to do with EdM's resignation. I'm considering re-joining, having let my membership lapse after his election (fwiw, I voted for David). Will wait to see who gets the leadership before making my final decision - i.e. I won't be re-joining if it's Cooper or Burnham.
Snap. I was going to join straight away, but have decided to see who gets the job. There's not much point in getting involved with something led by someone you have no faith in.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
I have heard positive things about my new MP Ranil Jayawardena, including from people not particularly committed. Mind you, Arbuthnot was widely considered to be an arse, presumably to be Lord Arse shortly.
You live in NE Hants? Me too.
I liked James Arbuthnot. His work as chair of the Defence select committee, over a prolonged period, was excellent.
"In Carlisle, Labour told voters that John didn’t care about opportunities for young people – just as John was organising his third Skills Fair in the town.
In Stockton South, Labour told people that James Wharton, the local Conservative MP, didn’t care about the NHS. Yet, it was James who was leading the campaign for £50 million to be invested in his local NHS hospital.
In my own patch, Labour put out a leaflet on polling day telling voters I was opposed to the Minimum Wage. Not only do I wholeheartedly support the Minimum Wage, but I have been a passionate advocate of the Living Wage for the past two years.
Nationally, Labour once again told voters there was just 24 hours to save the NHS from the Tories. It seems lost on them, if not on the country, that there have been eight Conservative Prime ministers since the NHS was founded in 1948 – and it remains rated as one of the best healthcare services in the world.
This wasn’t just a few cases of political mischief. Nationally, and in the marginals, Labour were shadow-boxing an enemy that only existed in their memories and the echo chamber of Twitter."
@PickardJE: Labour membership has risen by 20,000 since last Thursday, party says.
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
That might have something to do with EdM's resignation. I'm considering re-joining, having let my membership lapse after his election (fwiw, I voted for David). Will wait to see who gets the leadership before making my final decision - i.e. I won't be re-joining if it's Cooper or Burnham.
If you re-join you get a vote. That's why 1000s have rejoined both LibDems and Lab over weekend I'd guess.
Unless they've changed the rules on this, you have to be a member for 12 months before you get a vote.
Dan Hodges @DPJHodges 1m1 minute ago Camberwell, London Jon Cruddas has resigned from shadow cabinet to start own review of reasons behind Labours defea
John Whittingdale, new culture/media secretary, in charge of BBC charter renewal. Has described licence fee as "worse than the poll tax" 1/3
Beeboids need to be careful....
Personal tweets...views my own...not my employer :-)
It's hardly a personal tweet when your handle starts @BBC...
Am joking...it is the ridiculous get out so many of them try to use.
As a Civil Servant I am always very careful about making political statements on Facebook (I rarely tweet as I haven't really worked out what Twitter is for). I have ventured a bit of trolling on bitter threads started by my lefty friends, but nothing that my Department would be involved with, and I don't identify my employer on my profile and don't talk about work.
Lord Alan Sugar has resigned from the Labour party, citing the anti-business direction it has taken, but said he didn't want to interfere with the election campaign.
What struck me is how incredibly stupid it was. I follow press office accounts as a relic of my professional career.
I just saw this in passing and was WTF. Apart from the obvious conflict with neutrality, it went to every journalist who follows the BBC Press Office account.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
I have heard positive things about my new MP Ranil Jayawardena, including from people not particularly committed. Mind you, Arbuthnot was widely considered to be an arse, presumably to be Lord Arse shortly.
You live in NE Hants? Me too.
I liked James Arbuthnot. His work as chair of the Defence select committee, over a prolonged period, was excellent.
He has been fairly non-existent since deciding to step down, and he didn't do well out of the expenses scandal, using taxpayers money to fund his pile in the country when he lives in a constituency where many people commute to London every day and spend their own money to do so.
Hmm, can see they're not happy about having someone who has criticised the licence fee as their Secretary of State. Getting their retaliation in first. Did I understand incorrectly that the BBC was supposed to be politically neutral?
Although apparently now deleted this and other Beeb tweets strike me as incredibly stupid and childish - as daft as the Oxford prof yesterday who publicly unfriended people on FB for having 'Conservative' views.
On the subject of Oliver Dowden. I owe Richard N an apology. Having dismissed him as only getting the plum seat of Hertsmere because he was one of Dave's mates. He was actually canvassing in Potters Bar, and called on one of my mates from the pub. He was very impressed and more so as having lived in PB since the 60's had never been canvassed by anyone.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
I have heard positive things about my new MP Ranil Jayawardena, including from people not particularly committed. Mind you, Arbuthnot was widely considered to be an arse, presumably to be Lord Arse shortly.
You live in NE Hants? Me too.
I liked James Arbuthnot. His work as chair of the Defence select committee, over a prolonged period, was excellent.
He has been fairly non-existent since deciding to step down, and he didn't do well out of the expenses scandal, using taxpayers money to fund his pile in the country when he lives in a constituency where many people commute to London every day and spend their own money to do so.
Re: Delay in announcing appointment of Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
*Cough* I wonder if the delay may have been caused by Danny Alexander's possible elevation to the Lords, thereby enabling to continue in this capacity?
Somehow, I feel he may have burnt his boats in this regard.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
On the subject of Oliver Dowden. I owe Richard N an apology. Having dismissed him as only getting the plum seat of Hertsmere because he was one of Dave's mates. He was actually canvassing in Potters Bar, and called on one of my mates from the pub. He was very impressed and more so as having lived in PB since the 60's had never been canvassed by anyone.
Thank H-P. I fear I might have jumped down your throat on that - apologies if I did.
To be fair to James Arbuthnot he had done some high profile work exposing the injustices of the Royal Mail's dealings with sub post masters ( criminal records given due to problems with the new IT system) towards the end of the last Parliament
"In Carlisle, Labour told voters that John didn’t care about opportunities for young people – just as John was organising his third Skills Fair in the town.
In Stockton South, Labour told people that James Wharton, the local Conservative MP, didn’t care about the NHS. Yet, it was James who was leading the campaign for £50 million to be invested in his local NHS hospital.
In my own patch, Labour put out a leaflet on polling day telling voters I was opposed to the Minimum Wage. Not only do I wholeheartedly support the Minimum Wage, but I have been a passionate advocate of the Living Wage for the past two years.
Nationally, Labour once again told voters there was just 24 hours to save the NHS from the Tories. It seems lost on them, if not on the country, that there have been eight Conservative Prime ministers since the NHS was founded in 1948 – and it remains rated as one of the best healthcare services in the world.
This wasn’t just a few cases of political mischief. Nationally, and in the marginals, Labour were shadow-boxing an enemy that only existed in their memories and the echo chamber of Twitter."
Yeah
"This wasn’t just a few cases of political mischief. Nationally, and in the marginals, Labour were shadow-boxing an enemy that only existed in their memories and the echo chamber of Twitter. As they did so, David Cameron and Conservative candidates were articulating our vision for an aspirational economy, which would secure our public services and help Britain fulfil its promise in the 21st Century. The Labour Party, like a poorly directed amateur dramatics society, continued re-enacting battles from the 1970s and 1980s, whilst the Conservative cavalry quietly conquered the marginals."
Only if it discusses the detail of replacing the present system of voting based on how much we hate the country concerned with a fairer system based around AV......
What....? .... WHAT ?? *innocent face*
I guess with points system they have that already I suppose
On the subject of Oliver Dowden. I owe Richard N an apology. Having dismissed him as only getting the plum seat of Hertsmere because he was one of Dave's mates. He was actually canvassing in Potters Bar, and called on one of my mates from the pub. He was very impressed and more so as having lived in PB since the 60's had never been canvassed by anyone.
I did quite a bit of canvassing when I was councillor for Oakmere. Which is your ward?
Interesting. I'm tempted but a bit fed up of political bets at the moment.
No chance. Would do well in Richmond and Twickenham, but that'd be about it.
In the same way that there was no way Londoners would elect Boris?
Clearly Labour are favourites, but unless the Tories can get Seb or Karren to stand, Zac looks by far the best candidate, and I suspect his moderation and environmentalism etc. will go down well.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
I have heard positive things about my new MP Ranil Jayawardena, including from people not particularly committed. Mind you, Arbuthnot was widely considered to be an arse, presumably to be Lord Arse shortly.
You live in NE Hants? Me too.
I liked James Arbuthnot. His work as chair of the Defence select committee, over a prolonged period, was excellent.
He has been fairly non-existent since deciding to step down, and he didn't do well out of the expenses scandal, using taxpayers money to fund his pile in the country when he lives in a constituency where many people commute to London every day and spend their own money to do so.
And immediately behind him, (next to Boris!), is my new MP Nus Ghani. I think we'll see quite a lot of her on the media.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
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He increased his majority to 10.4%
@Mr_Eugenides: Why do people join political parties the day *after* elections? That’s like phoning up the Monday after a party offering to do the dishes.
Leslie moved to replace Balls. Mahmood got Leslie's old post.
Bryants replaces Harriet at Culture.
Khan is out, I guess to launch his mayoral bid.
Lord Faulkner replaces him
Of course Gloucester and Worcester (both populations 100,000 or more) are key marginal seats in the UK and in the US would be classed as mid-sized cities which Obama did manage to win.
Turnout at UK general elections is actually higher than US general elections and almost double that of the US midterms which are the equivalent of UK local elections
*Cough* I wonder if the delay may have been caused by Danny Alexander's possible elevation to the Lords, thereby enabling to continue in this capacity?
Somehow, I feel he may have burnt his boats in this regard.
I'm sure Lord Sugar would have resigned if EdM had won.
Other names to watch out for: Chris Philp (cabinet material for sure, in due course), Suella Fernandes, Oliver Dowden. No doubt several more. Oh, and Boris Johnson!
There's a useful list here:
http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2015/05/generation-2015-introducing-the-74-new-conservative-mps.html
I think considering running for the leadership somehow undermines his mayoral bid. Decide what you want to run for!
https://twitter.com/bbcpress
Not on the News twitter either:
https://twitter.com/bbcnews
This is a "win-win" reshuffle; Cameron can only promote people, he doesn't have to sack anyone
https://orderorder.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/press-office.jpg?w=900
John Whittingdale, new culture/media secretary, in charge of BBC charter renewal. Has described licence fee as "worse than the poll tax" 1/3
Beeboids need to be careful....
If Chuka does as well as Obama he will deserve to win. But I don't think he will.
It's not complacency: it's judgement. That's what I do for a living (and why, for example, I won all but one of the bets I made on the election - and maintain that @Pulpstar was lucky...)
"Desmond Swayne thinks his career his over as international development minister.
@DesmondSwayne: No calls. Arrived DFID: Pass didn't work; All my stuff packed in boxes. The End?"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/election-2015-32675279?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=[Oakeshott%20Scorecard%26]&ns_fee=0#post_55508c104c00004c004770da
One other change for the BBC to come?
Brought under OFCOM.
I liked James Arbuthnot. His work as chair of the Defence select committee, over a prolonged period, was excellent.
http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2015/05/guy-opperman-mp-how-camerons-mainstream-moderate-middle-ground-politics-delivered-us-a-famous-victory.html
"In Carlisle, Labour told voters that John didn’t care about opportunities for young people – just as John was organising his third Skills Fair in the town.
In Stockton South, Labour told people that James Wharton, the local Conservative MP, didn’t care about the NHS. Yet, it was James who was leading the campaign for £50 million to be invested in his local NHS hospital.
In my own patch, Labour put out a leaflet on polling day telling voters I was opposed to the Minimum Wage. Not only do I wholeheartedly support the Minimum Wage, but I have been a passionate advocate of the Living Wage for the past two years.
Nationally, Labour once again told voters there was just 24 hours to save the NHS from the Tories. It seems lost on them, if not on the country, that there have been eight Conservative Prime ministers since the NHS was founded in 1948 – and it remains rated as one of the best healthcare services in the world.
This wasn’t just a few cases of political mischief. Nationally, and in the marginals, Labour were shadow-boxing an enemy that only existed in their memories and the echo chamber of Twitter."
Dan Hodges @DPJHodges 1m1 minute ago Camberwell, London
Jon Cruddas has resigned from shadow cabinet to start own review of reasons behind Labours defea
Beeboids should follow the same rules, IMO.
I just saw this in passing and was WTF. Apart from the obvious conflict with neutrality, it went to every journalist who follows the BBC Press Office account.
Do you want another Eurovision thread ?
I'm in Fleet, where are you?
See also: Sajid Javid.
Having dismissed him as only getting the plum seat of Hertsmere because he was one of Dave's mates. He was actually canvassing in Potters Bar, and called on one of my mates from the pub. He was very impressed and more so as having lived in PB since the 60's had never been canvassed by anyone.
Surely everyone will want to talk about Stafford for the next 5 years ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Swayne
EDIT: Oh, a Thick Of It reference. Haven't seen that yet.
What "line" would you currently put on how many seats you expect UKIP to have after the next election?
Tim Shipman @ShippersUnbound 7m7 minutes ago
Douglas Carswell names 5 candidates for the Ukip leadership. None of them is called Nigel Farage...
Wouldn't matter if they were 66/1 I can't get on w them
Our best entry since Gina G
"This wasn’t just a few cases of political mischief. Nationally, and in the marginals, Labour were shadow-boxing an enemy that only existed in their memories and the echo chamber of Twitter. As they did so, David Cameron and Conservative candidates were articulating our vision for an aspirational economy, which would secure our public services and help Britain fulfil its promise in the 21st Century. The Labour Party, like a poorly directed amateur dramatics society, continued re-enacting battles from the 1970s and 1980s, whilst the Conservative cavalry quietly conquered the marginals."
Don't forget this Cameron and beyond.
What....? .... WHAT ?? *innocent face*
I guess with points system they have that already I suppose
@BarryHartness: Tories take overall control of Portsmouth council thanks to deferction from Dep Leader of Ukip!!
Clearly Labour are favourites, but unless the Tories can get Seb or Karren to stand, Zac looks by far the best candidate, and I suspect his moderation and environmentalism etc. will go down well.