@georgegalloway: After discussions with my friends in the labour movement I've decided not to run in Tooting. The dangers of a Tory victory are too great.
@georgegalloway: After discussions with my friends in the labour movement I've decided not to run in Tooting. The dangers of a Tory victory are too great.
@georgegalloway: After discussions with my friends in the labour movement I've decided not to run in Tooting. The dangers of a Tory victory are too great.
How will the nation cope?
Very well... and very glad he will not stand.. the HOC will be much the better without him.... that said highly unlikely he could win.
Has always amused me that Piers Gaveston has caused both Boris Johnson and David Cameron so much grief.
The fact that they should belong to a society named in honour of the supposed homosexual lover of King Edward II has put them up in my estimation. According to wiki the society's motto is '(Sane) non memini ne audisse unum alterum ita dilixisse' which roughly translates as 'Truly, none remember hearing of a man enjoying another so much'
Neither of them were members, my friends who attended Oxford say the Ashcroft story was bollocks, there was no way you could be concurrently members of The Piers Gaveston Society and the Bullingdon Club.
Piers Gave was thought terribly arriviste when I was there.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Not the worlds biggest surprise since Cameron has gone from "We'd be fine outside" "If I don't get what I want I'll recommend leave" to "Apocalypse now"
Boris may be many things but if the public don't know or care it doesn't matter.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Before the smearing Leavers get all confused again, Lord Cooper founded and works for Populus, not ComRes.
Amusingly, I wrote something similar a few weeks ago.
On the crucial question of prosperity, though, more voters say they would be “personally better off” if Britain remained in the EU, 33 per cent, than if it left, 29 per cent. This four-point advantage for the Remain side on the economy has increased slightly from a two-point lead in February...... .....A No 10 source told The Independent that the “Stronger In” campaign’s polling, carried out by Lord Cooper, the former Conservative pollster, suggested that the fundamentals of public opinion favour a vote for EU membership. Drawing a distinction between the headline numbers and the “equities” of opinion polls, the source said: “On risk and the economy, public opinion is moving heavily in our direction.”
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Before the smearing Leavers get all confused again, Lord Cooper founded and works for Populus, not ComRes.
Amusingly, I wrote something similar a few weeks ago.
A No 10 source told The Independent that the “Stronger In” campaign’s polling, carried out by Lord Cooper, the former Conservative pollster, suggested that the fundamentals of public opinion favour a vote for EU membership. Drawing a distinction between the headline numbers and the “equities” of opinion polls, the source said: “On risk and the economy, public opinion is moving heavily in our direction.”
Like a number ten "source" is going to say anything else at this stage of the campaign?
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
That has got to hurt. Having Piers Corbyn more believable simply for being a leaver.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha cont to page 94.
This is the killer:
"The poll also finds that by a large majority, 57 per cent to 27 per cent, people believe that “the British government could control Britain’s borders better if it left the EU” than by staying."
Been discussing EU ref with a few family over last couple of days. Despite most of them being Remain, all feel Leave will win because migration is the trump card. I have to agree.
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
Because principles quite a lot; and the EU doesn't have any?
Oh, and no one who called the people he disagrees with by the dismissive 'these people' has ever had much electoral success...
That seems quiite a personal attack by OGH. I wonder if Boris has ever promised not to raise tuition fees.
if Boris real surname is Kemal, is he by any chance related to Mustapha Kemal (ataturk) who famously Turkexited Turkey from the supranational Ottoman Empire, destroying it in the process.
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
That has got to hurt. Having Piers Corbyn more believable simply for being a leaver.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha cont to page 94.
This is the killer:
"The poll also finds that by a large majority, 57 per cent to 27 per cent, people believe that “the British government could control Britain’s borders better if it left the EU” than by staying."
Been discussing EU ref with a few family over last couple of days. Despite most of them being Remain, all feel Leave will win because migration is the trump card. I have to agree.
The margins between Leave and Remain are YUGE on trust and borders. I'm gaping.
That seems quiite a personal attack by OGH. I wonder if Boris has ever promised not to raise tuition fees.
if Boris real surname is Kemal, is he by any chance related to Mustapha Kemal (ataturk) who famously Turkexited Turkey from the supranational Ottoman Empire, destroying it in the process.
Boris Atabritain lol.
I don't really care about the personal attacks. 2 articles from the Guardian and one from the Economist against Boris is hardy an abnormality.
I personally like Boris regardless of what his detractors say, he has a non-eventful record as Mayor of London and has always seemed harmless, which is a rarity for a Tory.
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
I guess there are some of us for whom being £100 richer or poorer isn't of great importance. Shocking, I know.
That seems quiite a personal attack by OGH. I wonder if Boris has ever promised not to raise tuition fees.
if Boris real surname is Kemal, is he by any chance related to Mustapha Kemal (ataturk) who famously Turkexited Turkey from the supranational Ottoman Empire, destroying it in the process.
Boris Atabritain lol.
I don't actually read this as a personal attack. Boris has a fair few major flaws and clearly trust is one of them. As I said earlier Boris's reputation with the public at large is clearly an asset to Leave. But the longer the campaign goes on and the more flaky he appears the less of an asset he becomes.
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
That seems quiite a personal attack by OGH. I wonder if Boris has ever promised not to raise tuition fees.
if Boris real surname is Kemal, is he by any chance related to Mustapha Kemal (ataturk) who famously Turkexited Turkey from the supranational Ottoman Empire, destroying it in the process.
Boris Atabritain lol.
I don't actually read this as a personal attack. Boris has a fair few major flaws and clearly trust is one of them. As I said earlier Boris's reputation with the public at large is clearly an asset to Leave. But the longer the campaign goes on and the more flaky he appears the less of an asset he becomes.
Given Boris has double the Trust rating of Cameron - surely he can lose a few points and still be yards ahead.
I happen to think he's a great campaigning asset - he energises and cheers people up wherever he goes - a Feel Good politician. That's much more attractive than Doom.
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
Because principles quite a lot; and the EU doesn't have any?
Oh, and no one who called the people he disagrees with by the dismissive 'these people' has ever had much electoral success...
Equally, the people who hate immigrants such as the BNP or UKIP have hardly won hundreds of parliamentary seats either?!
Boris Johnson is trusted to tell the truth about Europe by twice as many voters as trust David Cameron, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent. By a two-to-one margin, 45 per cent to 21 per cent, voters say that Mr Johnson is “more likely to tell the truth about the EU” than Mr Cameron.
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
That has got to hurt. Having Piers Corbyn more believable simply for being a leaver.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha cont to page 94.
This is the killer:
"The poll also finds that by a large majority, 57 per cent to 27 per cent, people believe that “the British government could control Britain’s borders better if it left the EU” than by staying."
Been discussing EU ref with a few family over last couple of days. Despite most of them being Remain, all feel Leave will win because migration is the trump card. I have to agree.
That immigration finding is a bit bizarre. I'd have thought Leave would have a majority of 100% to 0%. It's indisputable that being a member of the EU club incurs some diminishing of immigration control. The question is: are people prepared to tolerate that if the other advantages outweigh it? Almost definitely.
That seems quiite a personal attack by OGH. I wonder if Boris has ever promised not to raise tuition fees.
if Boris real surname is Kemal, is he by any chance related to Mustapha Kemal (ataturk) who famously Turkexited Turkey from the supranational Ottoman Empire, destroying it in the process.
Boris Atabritain lol.
I don't actually read this as a personal attack. Boris has a fair few major flaws and clearly trust is one of them. As I said earlier Boris's reputation with the public at large is clearly an asset to Leave. But the longer the campaign goes on and the more flaky he appears the less of an asset he becomes.
I reckon one point where he could be an asset is on the 10 o'clock news on 22 June. If he can give a rousing speech it might make a bit of a difference.
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
Because principles quite a lot; and the EU doesn't have any?
Oh, and no one who called the people he disagrees with by the dismissive 'these people' has ever had much electoral success...
Equally, the people who hate immigrants such as the BNP or UKIP have hardly won hundreds of parliamentary seats either?!
I see principles don't have much resonance with you? It's all about money, and not liking 'these people', right?
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
Yep, those shy international institutions, heads of states and govts, and the CinC of the US....
This is the choice in a nutshell. Which way will people fall? As a gloomy remainer, I think migration will trump.
Yep, I've always thought Leave would win on the back of immigration. If the government tells you there are too many immigrants, they are ruining public services, scrounging benefits and driving down wages you are going to believe them. Dave can't turn round now and say that actually it isn't true, so he's going to lose.
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
There will always be a bit of that, and sometimes it will be both ways. Some people are genuinely shy about which way they will vote.
I don't think though that we are in Cyber nat territory though.
We seem to have every other number other than the most important ones?
They haven't asked that one.
Since personal prosperity is better with REMAIN, it will always win. No need to change the 58 - 42 prediction. DKs will heavily fall in line with REMAIN.
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
I guess there are some of us for whom being £100 richer or poorer isn't of great importance. Shocking, I know.
Where do you get the figure of £100 from, just out of interest?
Money might not mean much to you or many of the rich people who seem to want to stop the march of progress. But humanity has transitioned from smaller communities to larger ones throughout the evolution of the human race. The technology and potential for productivity gains in the future lies in singularity not individuality in terms of government. You may not like it but it is going to happen with or without us. I would rather be richer with less control, than poorer with no control.
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
Surely that reluctance would show up in anonymous internet polling?
This is the choice in a nutshell. Which way will people fall? As a gloomy remainer, I think migration will trump.
Yep, I've always thought Leave would win on the back of immigration. If the government tells you there are too many immigrants, they are ruining public services, scrounging benefits and driving down wages you are going to believe them. Dave can't turn round now and say that actually it isn't true, so he's going to lose.
As I said, Dave can't resist sticking too many eggs into his "Immigrant delight" pudding.
This is the choice in a nutshell. Which way will people fall? As a gloomy remainer, I think migration will trump.
Yep, I've always thought Leave would win on the back of immigration. If the government tells you there are too many immigrants, they are ruining public services, scrounging benefits and driving down wages you are going to believe them. Dave can't turn round now and say that actually it isn't true, so he's going to lose.
Same argument can be made of sovereignty. For too long politicians have been hiding behind the excuse of another layer of government.
It will be hilarious seeing establishment pols actually able to change things, and so have to take the flak when they don't....
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
There will always be a bit of that, and sometimes it will be both ways. Some people are genuinely shy about which way they will vote.
I don't think though that we are in Cyber nat territory though.
If anything I would expect shy leavers since the whole of polite society is pro remain .
Interestingly, If the UK opts for Brexit it may mean that a recession in the UK causes the economy to be surpassed by the French economy. So, goodbye 5th largest economy if Brexit occurs! I just cannot understand why Rich people want to be poor for the sake of sovereignty? Funny things these out types. Just like the chap I spoke to on holiday where he was an Immigrant from the UK living in Spain and all he wanted to do was talk about the immigrants that lived in his own town. These people just don't see the stupidity in their outlook.
I guess there are some of us for whom being £100 richer or poorer isn't of great importance. Shocking, I know.
Where do you get the figure of £100 from, just out of interest?
Money might not mean much to you or many of the rich people who seem to want to stop the march of progress. But humanity has transitioned from smaller communities to larger ones throughout the evolution of the human race. The technology and potential for productivity gains in the future lies in singularity not individuality in terms of government. You may not like it but it is going to happen with or without us. I would rather be richer with less control, than poorer with no control.
Well, the good news is that false choice isn't available at this election.
Any more straw men you would like me to rip apart?
We seem to have every other number other than the most important ones?
They haven't asked that one.
Since personal prosperity is better with REMAIN, it will always win. No need to change the 58 - 42 prediction. DKs will heavily fall in line with REMAIN.
You're misreading the numbers.
33% think they will be worse off. That means 67% don't.
This clearly shows the post GE polling "adjustments" have gone awry. We know the position now is about equal according to whichever NEV you care to look at.
Another point: It has pointed out with some justification that Labour piles on votes where it does not need and not where it does need them.
The 1% lead in LE 2016 has been analysed further. The swing to Labour since GE2015 has been:
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
I distinctly detect the sound of some whistling to keep up their spirits
This is the choice in a nutshell. Which way will people fall? As a gloomy remainer, I think migration will trump.
Yep, I've always thought Leave would win on the back of immigration. If the government tells you there are too many immigrants, they are ruining public services, scrounging benefits and driving down wages you are going to believe them. Dave can't turn round now and say that actually it isn't true, so he's going to lose.
For a long time before Michael Howard suggested you might not be a card carrying member of the BNP the public have been telling politicians it was already too much. Eventually they listened to keep votes. Cameron et al could have told everyone it wasn't a problem, He may not have got a majority.
We seem to have every other number other than the most important ones?
They haven't asked that one.
Since personal prosperity is better with REMAIN, it will always win. No need to change the 58 - 42 prediction. DKs will heavily fall in line with REMAIN.
Yet another hostage to fortune. If it is leave then 24th June might be more delicious on here than 9th May last year...
Interesting that most Leavers are actually quite cautious. I've only just begun to believe it might happen. Remainers meanwhile seem willing to call it so far out, and dismiss everything else as valid bilge.
This is the choice in a nutshell. Which way will people fall? As a gloomy remainer, I think migration will trump.
Yep, I've always thought Leave would win on the back of immigration. If the government tells you there are too many immigrants, they are ruining public services, scrounging benefits and driving down wages you are going to believe them. Dave can't turn round now and say that actually it isn't true, so he's going to lose.
As I said, Dave can't resist sticking too many eggs into his "Immigrant delight" pudding.
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
There will always be a bit of that, and sometimes it will be both ways. Some people are genuinely shy about which way they will vote.
I don't think though that we are in Cyber nat territory though.
If anything I would expect shy leavers since the whole of polite society is pro remain .
Polite society was generally pro Union too, the man on the street does not mix in polite society, they are confronted by forceful Yes and Leave campaigners
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https://twitter.com/georgegalloway/status/731539731704627204
Sat posting while eating his tea,
He was embargoed
So backwards he rode
And the ComRes was nowhere to see.
https://twitter.com/LordAshcroft/status/731548638565040129
By a smaller margin, 39 per cent to 24 per cent, campaigners for Leave generally are considered “more likely to tell the truth” than campaigners for Remain.
The shock finding will dismay the Prime Minister after a week in which he warned of possible “conflict” in Europe as a result of Brexit, and the Bank and England and IMF warned of the danger of recession.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-is-trusted-by-twice-as-many-voters-as-david-cameron-to-tell-truth-about-eu-a7029476.html
Boris may be many things but if the public don't know or care it doesn't matter.
Where is Polly's "progressive majority" now?
That has got to hurt. Having Piers Corbyn more believable simply for being a leaver.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha cont to page 94.
Amusingly, I wrote something similar a few weeks ago.
On the crucial question of prosperity, though, more voters say they would be “personally better off” if Britain remained in the EU, 33 per cent, than if it left, 29 per cent. This four-point advantage for the Remain side on the economy has increased slightly from a two-point lead in February......
.....A No 10 source told The Independent that the “Stronger In” campaign’s polling, carried out by Lord Cooper, the former Conservative pollster, suggested that the fundamentals of public opinion favour a vote for EU membership. Drawing a distinction between the headline numbers and the “equities” of opinion polls, the source said: “On risk and the economy, public opinion is moving heavily in our direction.”
He really is a complete gimboid*
*© Arnold J Rimmer
We seem to have every other number other than the most important ones?
We're all DOOMED!!
Is that the sound of air escaping from the Remain balloon?
"The poll also finds that by a large majority, 57 per cent to 27 per cent, people believe that “the British government could control Britain’s borders better if it left the EU” than by staying."
Been discussing EU ref with a few family over last couple of days. Despite most of them being Remain, all feel Leave will win because migration is the trump card. I have to agree.
But seems odd - surely that is the most important thing.
OK - rest of poll may well be interesting but surely we want the overall numbers?
Oh, and no one who called the people he disagrees with by the dismissive 'these people' has ever had much electoral success...
if Boris real surname is Kemal, is he by any chance related to Mustapha Kemal (ataturk) who famously Turkexited Turkey from the supranational Ottoman Empire, destroying it in the process.
Boris Atabritain lol.
Remain have thrown everything at the wall, and none of it is sticking... Perhaps it's all stuck in the fan?
2 articles from the Guardian and one from the Economist against Boris is hardy an abnormality.
I personally like Boris regardless of what his detractors say, he has a non-eventful record as Mayor of London and has always seemed harmless, which is a rarity for a Tory.
http://www2.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2016/05/01/greater-love-hath-no-man-than-this-that-he-lay-down-his-friends-for-his-life/
http://www2.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2016/04/24/remains-long-term-problems/
I think the noise being made by Leave is creating shy Remainers, just as happened in Scotland. At an IN street stall today got told by some of the public they were nervous to say they were voting IN becaus of the attitude of those who are voting OUT who can be quite aggressive and overwhelming.
His best demographics are Lib Dems and 18-24s.
I happen to think he's a great campaigning asset - he energises and cheers people up wherever he goes - a Feel Good politician. That's much more attractive than Doom.
e.g. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nine-lies-david-cameron-told-6211553
Cleaning a car is like making love to a beautiful woman which is terrible news for leave.....
I don't think though that we are in Cyber nat territory though.
EDIT - and it's being shown in the USA for the first time!
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/may/14/junior-doctor-rosena-allin-khan-selected-labour-candidate-tooting
Though I think she is Consultant not a junior doc.
Money might not mean much to you or many of the rich people who seem to want to stop the march of progress. But humanity has transitioned from smaller communities to larger ones throughout the evolution of the human race. The technology and potential for productivity gains in the future lies in singularity not individuality in terms of government. You may not like it but it is going to happen with or without us. I would rather be richer with less control, than poorer with no control.
It will be hilarious seeing establishment pols actually able to change things, and so have to take the flak when they don't....
Any more straw men you would like me to rip apart?
33% think they will be worse off. That means 67% don't.
Another point: It has pointed out with some justification that Labour piles on votes where it does not need and not where it does need them.
The 1% lead in LE 2016 has been analysed further. The swing to Labour since GE2015 has been:
South 3.2%, Midlands, 2% , North -1%.
Interesting that most Leavers are actually quite cautious. I've only just begun to believe it might happen. Remainers meanwhile seem willing to call it so far out, and dismiss everything else as valid bilge.