What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...
Personal vote means very little, anywhere. At the polling booth, it's personal interests, personal concerns, personal beliefs that count. In my estimation, having stood successfully twice as a councillor and unsuccessfully once as a parliamentary candidate, no MP can count on more than 1000-1500 'personal' votes.
Indeed - as someone said - Julian Huppert in Cambridge tested to destruction the concept of an independently minded, scientific and hard-working constituency MP being able to buck the trend of his party.
Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000
The Labour ground game was something else.
They were busy, blindly shoving leaflets through letterboxes, convinced that a pamphlet on a doormat equalled a vote, rather than something else for the recycling bin.
What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...
"Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet."
What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...
"Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet."
is every tory MP attending cabinet? seems that way!
What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...
Looks as if the Chief Secretary has been demoted from the Cabinet. David Cameron @David_Cameron · 3 mins 3 minutes ago Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet.
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
Not sure about keeping Letwin, he seems impossible to shove out.
I would send Letwin off on sabbatical to think up new policies...maybe hang out with Steve Hilton in California.... i.e. miles away from where he can cause any trouble.
BTW, just like the Crosby video is interesting, it is well worth watching Hilton video with Joe Rogan...he says a lot of very perceptive and interesting stuff...just ignore Joe Rogan.
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
Brady said 2020 IIRC.
A Tory win seems unlikely full stop.
Yes, Labour should be fairly decent favourites, and indeed they are (4/9 best). But neither Tessa nor Sadiq strike me as great candidates, though Sadiq might surprise me on that.
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
Brady said 2020 IIRC.
A Tory win seems unlikely full stop.
Yes, Labour should be fairly decent favourites, and indeed they are (4/9 best). But neither Tessa nor Sadiq strike me as great candidates, though Sadiq might surprise me on that.
They are both competent enough, and it's Labour's to lose. A decent performance here last week, which would have made Dave's life very difficult if it had been repeated nationally.
It's startling how Miliband has achieved the seemingly impossible feat of securing a small swing to Labour overall but at the same time the swing required in the marginals for Labour to win a majority is now 8.7% instead of 4.7%.
It's the ground game - over a THOUSAND canvassers in one seat alone - wot done it.
If there's one thing we've learned about campaigning in the last week, it's that a levée en masse doesn't work by itself.
You can't fatten the pig on market day. If the Tories have been spending a fortune, contacting key voters for two years prior to the Short Campaign, you aren't going to turn that around in a few weeks.
True, and it's an offence to democracy. We're approachimg the Septic situation where only the rich can fight elections with any prospect of success.
Businesses are rich.. Labour pissed them off.
And now you are complaining the rich won't give you money?
Read what Sir Alan Sugar wrote...
No, I'm grumbling about how loudly money talks. I take these canvassing teams get free tea and coffee, at least
I'd complain jst as much if the unions used their funds to fund such squads.
Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000
The Labour ground game was something else.
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
Yeah I assumed Sherwood would be easy pickings for the same reason. The gov't lets the county's last pit go under....and the local MP increases his majority!
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.
It's startling how Miliband has achieved the seemingly impossible feat of securing a small swing to Labour overall but at the same time the swing required in the marginals for Labour to win a majority is now 8.7% instead of 4.7%.
It's the ground game - over a THOUSAND canvassers in one seat alone - wot done it.
If there's one thing we've learned about campaigning in the last week, it's that a levée en masse doesn't work by itself.
You can't fatten the pig on market day. If the Tories have been spending a fortune, contacting key voters for two years prior to the Short Campaign, you aren't going to turn that around in a few weeks.
True, and it's an offence to democracy. We're approachimg the Septic situation where only the rich can fight elections with any prospect of success.
Businesses are rich.. Labour pissed them off.
And now you are complaining the rich won't give you money?
Read what Sir Alan Sugar wrote...
No, I'm grumbling about how loudly money talks. I take these canvassing teams get free tea and coffee, at least
I'd complain jst as much if the unions used their funds to fund such squads.
Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000
The Labour ground game was something else.
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
Yeah I assumed Sherwood would be easy pickings for the same reason. The gov't lets the county's last pit go under....and the local MP increases his majority!
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.
I think voters are pretty pragmatic these days, even in pit communities. If pits lose money, they are going to close, just like any other factory or store.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000
The Labour ground game was something else.
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
Yeah I assumed Sherwood would be easy pickings for the same reason. The gov't lets the county's last pit go under....and the local MP increases his majority!
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.
I think voters are pretty pragmatic these days, even in pit communities. If pits lose money, they are going to close, just like any other factory or store.
As far as I know Thoresby was profitable, it was the fire at Daw Mill colliery that sunk the colliery and the pension obligations made it difficult to sell the pit individually.
I'm originally from that part of the world, and decent jobs that pay well like at Thoresby are as rare as rocking horse droppings.
Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000
The Labour ground game was something else.
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.
The main serious problem for Labour is that their canvassing data is absolutely useless - they somehow had no idea of how they were doing. If this isn't rectified we'll see them waste many activists on safe or unassailable seats while ignoring marginals in future.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
the most enjoyable part of this election is after 5 years of being told by OGH that the tories couldnt possibly win because of 2010 Lib switchers to labour and that Eds 35% strategy made his victory a cert, and that the tories would have be 11% ahead in England and when every time an opinion poll came out we had BJO telling us EICIPM followed by compouter and his goalposts and blue on blue incoming - only to wake up on the 8th May with a Tory overall majority was one of those sweet moments to be savoured. How long before we start to hear that the tories have no chance in 2020 though!
Not sure about keeping Letwin, he seems impossible to shove out.
I would send Letwin off on sabbatical to think up new policies...maybe hang out with Steve Hilton in California.... i.e. miles away from where he can cause any trouble.
BTW, just like the Crosby video is interesting, it is well worth watching Hilton video with Joe Rogan...he says a lot of very perceptive and interesting stuff...just ignore Joe Rogan.
Three hours though. I'm pretty sure women can have babies in less time than that.
Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000
The Labour ground game was something else.
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.
The main serious problem for Labour is that their canvassing data is absolutely useless - they somehow had no idea of how they were doing. If this isn't rectified we'll see them waste many activists on safe or unassailable seats while ignoring marginals in future.
The fact their big hitters were campaigning in seats in the 40-60 range in the last few weeks when they weren't even on course to win their top 10 easiest targets says it all.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. Bloody champagne socialists. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
I've heard and read some astonishing things from left-wing friends and relatives over the weekend. It's genuine anguish. I mean, yes, I'd have been disappointed if the Tories had lost (or drawn and EdM had got in), but I wouldn't have been slashing my wrists about it.
I've had great trouble biting my lip and keeping schtum - a sad state of affairs though when, because you're right of centre and economically liberal, you have to keep quiet about it to avoid social ostracision!
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP
"In the Year of Our Lord 2015, Scottish patriots, starving and outnumbered, charged the Lobbies of Westminster. They voted like Warrior-Poets. They voted like Scotsmen. And they won their Freedom!"
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
As a thread what's going to happen in 2020 is for the birds, and far too soon to think about the future 5 years ahead. A hell of a lot can turn in 5 hours, days, weeks or months.
I shall be communing with the London office of UKIP in a few days; I'll let you know whats happening within reason if I'm able.
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP
So does that mean the SNP Westminster leader (Robertson?) gets to ask 2 questions a week at PMQs like Nick used to (and presumably Farron - assuming it is he - will now simply have to catch the Speaker's eye?)
If so, wonder how long before Salmond assumes the mantle?
I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
There are just way way way too many ministers.
True. He could at least have cut down on Cabinet and merged ministries whilst keeping same number of posts.
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP
"In the Year of Our Lord 2015, Scottish patriots, starving and outnumbered, charged the Lobbies of Westminster. They voted like Warrior-Poets. They voted like Scotsmen. And they won their Freedom!"
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
I've heard and read some astonishing things from left-wing friends and relatives over the weekend. It's genuine anguish. I mean, yes, I'd have been disappointed if the Tories had lost (or drawn and EdM had got in), but I wouldn't have been slashing my wrists about it.
I've had great trouble biting my lip and keeping schtum - a sad state of affairs though when, because you're right of centre and economically liberal, you have to keep quiet about it to avoid social ostracision!
No wonder people lie to pollsters!
She's another clueless journalist preaching to the converted within The Guardian bubble.
Labour tried 'Vote Tory, and your children will be eaten' last week, and failed.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
I could see him sitting there at his keyboard, giggling manically while writing that. I mean, it has to be satire, no one, and I mean no one, can be that silly.
@steve_hawkes: Nigel Farage has withdrawn his resignation and will stay leader of UKIP - he joins the Establishment !
I hope anyone with a paper betslip on that got down the bookies quickly. Other bets you should probably cash quickly - Bradford West Labour; Belfast South SDLP.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a London-based freelance writer. She co-founded The Vagenda blog and is co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. She tweets @rhiannonlucyc
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a London-based freelance writer. She co-founded The Vagenda blog and is co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. She tweets @rhiannonlucyc
With the EU referendum coming up it makes sense for Farage to stay in the meantime. After the referendum they can get Suzanne Evans in, to try and broaden their appeal to the extent they can win seats.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
I think I might start trolling Comment is Free again.
The Tory majority government is giving me the horn.
Billions of welfare cuts to fund tax for millionaires, as we force single mums to go on the game to make ends meet.
The wailing and howling reaction of the Left to this election victory has been simply hilarious. There really are thousands of them out there who believe their own propaganda.
Whenever I want a laugh I grab a bag of popcorn and read Comment Is Free.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a London-based freelance writer. She co-founded The Vagenda blog and is co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. She tweets @rhiannonlucyc
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP
"In the Year of Our Lord 2015, Scottish patriots, starving and outnumbered, charged the Lobbies of Westminster. They voted like Warrior-Poets. They voted like Scotsmen. And they won their Freedom!"
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
Oh come on, it's a spoof! It's like the racism, sexism and homophobia of Thomas the Tank Engine; the cuts to funding for ethnic minority poets; and "Somewhere today. The First Woman to be Raped in Space has been Born."
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
Oh come on, it's a spoof! It's like the racism, sexism and homophobia of Thomas the Tank Engine; the cuts to funding for ethnic minority poets; and "Somewhere today. The First Woman to be Raped in Space has been Born."
I can see some of those Scottish seats being lost to Labour for good - E Renfrewshire, D&G, etc should be Conservative seats if Ruth D can continue her good work/
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
Oh come on, it's a spoof! It's like the racism, sexism and homophobia of Thomas the Tank Engine; the cuts to funding for ethnic minority poets; and "Somewhere today. The First Woman to be Raped in Space has been Born."
The last one was seriously a thing??
It was an article about how to ensure there was no racism and sexism on Mars.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?
There are many not suitable to put into writing on this esteemed site.
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Next Mayor Of London: Zac Goldsmith @ 22/1
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
Then as he prepares food, Ed can forever heed the risk of hubris.
As Kryton might say, it will be his "SMEG - heeeeeeeeeed....."
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
David Cameron @David_Cameron · 3 mins 3 minutes ago
Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
A Tory win seems unlikely full stop.
BTW, just like the Crosby video is interesting, it is well worth watching Hilton video with Joe Rogan...he says a lot of very perceptive and interesting stuff...just ignore Joe Rogan.
Cameron should have been bold and appointed John Redwood as the New English Viceroy of Scotland.
The Treasury were hoping for that latter one back...!
https://twitter.com/cuthbertneil/status/597739201786990592
I'd complain jst as much if the unions used their funds to fund such squads.
An interesting appointment, if seemingly delayed. As Casino suggeted, I wonder if someone turned it down earlier?
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL7
"Tories, putting the "n" in cuts"
@JackofKent: Scottish Executive has just confirmed to me it will invite Scottish Parliament to not consent to Human Rights Act repeal.
Hates motorists. I'd have hoped with a Tory Majority, we might have had more of a "Top Gear" inspired transport policy.
And thinking of motoring expert Tory mates of Cameron with time on their hands...
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP
I'm originally from that part of the world, and decent jobs that pay well like at Thoresby are as rare as rocking horse droppings.
The Tory majority government is giving me the horn.
Billions of welfare cuts to fund tax for millionaires, as we force single mums to go on the game to make ends meet.
https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedUKPol/status/597773780153405442
I've had great trouble biting my lip and keeping schtum - a sad state of affairs though when, because you're right of centre and economically liberal, you have to keep quiet about it to avoid social ostracision!
No wonder people lie to pollsters!
Maybe he is just getting the info through that the Exit Polling isn't looking so good for Labour....
I shall be communing with the London office of UKIP in a few days; I'll let you know whats happening within reason if I'm able.
If so, wonder how long before Salmond assumes the mantle?
Labour tried 'Vote Tory, and your children will be eaten' last week, and failed.
I've heard of lots of road schemes getting funding. There's been no major effort to promote cycling.
4/6 was value after all
So pleased
Whenever I want a laugh I grab a bag of popcorn and read Comment Is Free.