May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. ELECTIVE dictatorship is an ever present danger in Westminster’s antiquated system of government, where the Prime Minister still exercises the pre-democratic powers of monarchy. The Fixed-term Parliament Act of 2011 (FTPA) was one attempt to modernise our system by denying political leaders the undemocratic right to call an election at a moment of their own choosing: ie whenever the opposition party was weakest. David Cameron enacted the FTPA, which is the norm in most democratic countries, and Theresa May voted for it in 2011. So much for all that. She wasn’t going to let the law get in the way of exploiting Labour’s internal divisions to win a quick and dirty 100-seat majority. Labour went along with her coup, as Nicola Sturgeon pointed out, with all the enthusiasm of turkeys voting for an early Christmas. There really is no justification for this snap election. Theresa May said repeatedly that Britain needed “a period of stability” following Brexit, and she was right. The world needs a period of stability following Donald Trump, Syria and heightened international tensions in South East Asia. Voters have no idea of what kind of EU relationship they’re voting for – and neither does the Government Theresa May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. https://iainmacwhirter.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/may-is-a-serial-abuser-of-the-democratic-process/
How having a general election is a serial abuser of the democratic process. Seems it is inconvenient for the SNP but it is absolutely the democratic process
G, why did they pretend it should be fixed term and put stupid laws in place, knowing that first sign of opportunity to game the system they were going to cheat.
they couldn't have got the amendment through to hold the election without Labour - could they!
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
It is indeed sad that they stoop so low, but given some of their MSP's it is no surprise.
It's like the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Only worse.
Frightening, does not bode well for Scotland. Tory hordes rampaging around the country wrecking things and terrorising the innocent public. Where will it end and will old bulldog chops be able to rein them in.
May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. ELECTIVE dictatorship is an ever present danger in Westminster’s antiquated system of government, where the Prime Minister still exercises the pre-democratic powers of monarchy. The Fixed-term Parliament Act of 2011 (FTPA) was one attempt to modernise our system by denying political leaders the undemocratic right to call an election at a moment of their own choosing: ie whenever the opposition party was weakest. David Cameron enacted the FTPA, which is the norm in most democratic countries, and Theresa May voted for it in 2011. So much for all that. She wasn’t going to let the law get in the way of exploiting Labour’s internal divisions to win a quick and dirty 100-seat majority. Labour went along with her coup, as Nicola Sturgeon pointed out, with all the enthusiasm of turkeys voting for an early Christmas. There really is no justification for this snap election. Theresa May said repeatedly that Britain needed “a period of stability” following Brexit, and she was right. The world needs a period of stability following Donald Trump, Syria and heightened international tensions in South East Asia. Voters have no idea of what kind of EU relationship they’re voting for – and neither does the Government Theresa May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. https://iainmacwhirter.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/may-is-a-serial-abuser-of-the-democratic-process/
How having a general election is a serial abuser of the democratic process. Seems it is inconvenient for the SNP but it is absolutely the democratic process
G, why did they pretend it should be fixed term and put stupid laws in place, knowing that first sign of opportunity to game the system they were going to cheat.
That was a ruse by Nick Clegg to keep him inpower in the coalition
May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. ELECTIVE dictatorship is an ever present danger in Westminster’s antiquated system of government, where the Prime Minister still exercises the pre-democratic powers of monarchy. The Fixed-term Parliament Act of 2011 (FTPA) was one attempt to modernise our system by denying political leaders the undemocratic right to call an election at a moment of their own choosing: ie whenever the opposition party was weakest. David Cameron enacted the FTPA, which is the norm in most democratic countries, and Theresa May voted for it in 2011. So much for all that. She wasn’t going to let the law get in the way of exploiting Labour’s internal divisions to win a quick and dirty 100-seat majority. Labour went along with her coup, as Nicola Sturgeon pointed out, with all the enthusiasm of turkeys voting for an early Christmas. There really is no justification for this snap election. Theresa May said repeatedly that Britain needed “a period of stability” following Brexit, and she was right. The world needs a period of stability following Donald Trump, Syria and heightened international tensions in South East Asia. Voters have no idea of what kind of EU relationship they’re voting for – and neither does the Government Theresa May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. https://iainmacwhirter.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/may-is-a-serial-abuser-of-the-democratic-process/
What a strange article. May is adhering to the democratic process.
I take it you have left UKIP and joined the Tories, your natural home.
moingrel whines and slavers shouting like a fishwife.
I enjoy Malcolm's insults.
Sean, carlotta has no sense of humour , she is just a Tory CCHQ cypher with no experience of real life. She is the type who would be saying "let the poor eat cake", as she stuffed another lobster down her thrapple.
But you have to admire her work ethic. Previously, she and Fitalass did different shifts. Now they are on sometimes together in the middle of the night making sure they dominate the drift of the posts. Working overtime in a tax heaven [ haven ? ].
Just how does one put certain users on ignore?
Asking for a friend
Never limit your access to information , you should not put on blinkers and stay in your own narrow viewpoint. Look at what I have to suffer on here yet I never ignore anyone's viewpoint.
And that is what is happening to the left on twitter/ facebook - they are shutting out anyone with any alternative view, which means inevitably that they are exposed to an ever-more extreme version of champagne socialism. The right, no doubt, are suffering something similar - but they don't use social media as much - so it doesn't affect them.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
A diamond hard Brexit, i.e. WTO with no transition, would be catastrophic for the UK - possibly worse than 2008 and the blame squarely on May and the Tories shoulders. No Gordon Brown to blame. After this election, there will be no hiding place. She will be responsible.
The EU won't storm out. Why would they? All they need to do is sit patiently as the clock ticks down and watch TMay sweat.
Both sides are letting the clock run out. As the smaller party and the one that is leaving and whose situation will be radically altered by Brexit the consequences will be much more severe for us.
Thinking about it, I could imagine the EU agreeing a temporary extension agreement of a year or so without finalising payment or any new arrangements. There would be little downside for them. Time is on their side and not on ours.
Barnesian is right.
Also, the transitional arrangements will be extended, no doubt. Why should it not be ? Effectively, it would mean the EU still continuing in situ years after Brexit. It maybe our only hope that there would be a soft landing.
May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. ELECTIVE dictatorship is an ever present danger in Westminster’s antiquated system of government, where the Prime Minister still exercises the pre-democratic powers of monarchy. The Fixed-term Parliament Act of 2011 (FTPA) was one attempt to modernise our system by denying political leaders the undemocratic right to call an election at a moment of their own choosing: ie whenever the opposition party was weakest. David Cameron enacted the FTPA, which is the norm in most democratic countries, and Theresa May voted for it in 2011. So much for all that. She wasn’t going to let the law get in the way of exploiting Labour’s internal divisions to win a quick and dirty 100-seat majority. Labour went along with her coup, as Nicola Sturgeon pointed out, with all the enthusiasm of turkeys voting for an early Christmas. There really is no justification for this snap election. Theresa May said repeatedly that Britain needed “a period of stability” following Brexit, and she was right. The world needs a period of stability following Donald Trump, Syria and heightened international tensions in South East Asia. Voters have no idea of what kind of EU relationship they’re voting for – and neither does the Government Theresa May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. https://iainmacwhirter.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/may-is-a-serial-abuser-of-the-democratic-process/
How having a general election is a serial abuser of the democratic process. Seems it is inconvenient for the SNP but it is absolutely the democratic process
G, why did they pretend it should be fixed term and put stupid laws in place, knowing that first sign of opportunity to game the system they were going to cheat.
It was always obviously only fixed in the event of a coalition.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
It's like the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Only worse.
Frightening, does not bode well for Scotland. Tory hordes rampaging around the country wrecking things and terrorising the innocent public. Where will it end and will old bulldog chops be able to rein them in.
Look up the shenanigans of the SNP - what comes around goes around. No sympathy whatsoever.
May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. ELECTIVE dictatorship is an ever present danger in Westminster’s antiquated system of government, where the Prime Minister still exercises the pre-democratic powers of monarchy. The Fixed-term Parliament Act of 2011 (FTPA) was one attempt to modernise our system by denying political leaders the undemocratic right to call an election at a moment of their own choosing: ie whenever the opposition party was weakest. David Cameron enacted the FTPA, which is the norm in most democratic countries, and Theresa May voted for it in 2011. So much for all that. She wasn’t going to let the law get in the way of exploiting Labour’s internal divisions to win a quick and dirty 100-seat majority. Labour went along with her coup, as Nicola Sturgeon pointed out, with all the enthusiasm of turkeys voting for an early Christmas. There really is no justification for this snap election. Theresa May said repeatedly that Britain needed “a period of stability” following Brexit, and she was right. The world needs a period of stability following Donald Trump, Syria and heightened international tensions in South East Asia. Voters have no idea of what kind of EU relationship they’re voting for – and neither does the Government Theresa May is a serial abuser of the democratic process. https://iainmacwhirter.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/may-is-a-serial-abuser-of-the-democratic-process/
How having a general election is a serial abuser of the democratic process. Seems it is inconvenient for the SNP but it is absolutely the democratic process
G, why did they pretend it should be fixed term and put stupid laws in place, knowing that first sign of opportunity to game the system they were going to cheat.
It was always obviously only fixed in the event of a coalition.
The amount of times Cameron and Osborne had their fingers crossed behing their backs when dealing with Clegg..........
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
I asked Betfair last Sunday for a market on the next French prime minister, and they said they'd do it later. I wanted to bet on Dupont-Aignan. Today Le Pen has said that if she wins she will appoint him, but there's still no market up.
I asked Betfair last Sunday for a market on the next French prime minister, and they said they'd do it later. I wanted to bet on Dupont-Aignan. Today Le Pen has said that if she wins she will appoint him, but there's still no market up.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
This could also be why we are having an election now. Get it out of the way. But I still think it is the "divorce bill" which is why she has gone for it. You cannot pay £x bn, with a tiny majority and about 50 full-time loonies, on your side.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Do any ladies support Rangers?
Just asking, like!
My (Catholic) pal's husband and his mother are attending Castle Greyskull at this very moment. Not having a happy time I'd guess.
This could also be why we are having an election now. Get it out of the way. But I still think it is the "divorce bill" which is why she has gone for it. You cannot pay £x bn, with a tiny majority and about 50 full-time loonies, on your side.
The GDP figures will recover in Q2. Q1 is a post Christmas hangover.
I asked Betfair last Sunday for a market on the next French prime minister, and they said they'd do it later. I wanted to bet on Dupont-Aignan. Today Le Pen has said that if she wins she will appoint him, but there's still no market up.
That would require approval from the parliament though. If LR remain the largest party I can't see them agreeing to NDA. Needs to be an LR candidate.
Whoever wins, the parliament is likely to be a very hung parliament and both candidates will struggle to get a PM approved
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
The OO had a black president years before the USA had an orange one
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Do any ladies support Rangers?
Just asking, like!
An Orange Lodge lady recently proposed to her intended over the Ibrox scoreboard !!
"A 21-year-old teacher arrested by anti-terror police in London was allegedly plotting to attack a police officer.Yesterday it emerged that Mohamed Amoudi was investigated for allegedly attempting to travel to Syria to join ISIS, and was held by police in 2015.
Amoudi's activity on social media expressing radical religious views had previously been investigated by police. He was planning to carry out an attack in a crowded tourist area"
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
The OO had a black president years before the USA had an orange one
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
We are the People, ie not Catholics
We Are The Pumped, judging by the fitba.
Yes think they need to add 17th Century before "people" nowadays
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
The OO had a black president years before the USA had an orange one
I wonder if he plays the flute or the drums !
Dunno, he was from Ghana, maybe you could buy him one
@AlastairMeeks Thanks for a very interesting thread header. Will start reading the comments but probably a new thread is imminent & wanted to say thanks on this one.
It's like the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Only worse.
Frightening, does not bode well for Scotland. Tory hordes rampaging around the country wrecking things and terrorising the innocent public. Where will it end and will old bulldog chops be able to rein them in.
Look up the shenanigans of the SNP - what comes around goes around. No sympathy whatsoever.
Care to provide a bona fide example, anything similar to the unionists in George Square say
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Will SCON be adopting Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" as their campaign song?
It could be useful for inspiring crowd participation: words are often interpolated that start with "FTP" (and they don't mean file transfer protocol) and then express a similar sentiment towards a now defunct organisation. I won't post a link, but a websearch on "Lisa from Battalion" should help. And never mind charity red noses! Wear blue ones instead! Never mind J K Rowling either. Theresa and Ruth could praise the British identity of the Scottish Rangers fans who support the England football team.
Other interpolated words that may appeal are "No surrender" before "Send her victorious" in the British national anthem:
It's like the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Only worse.
Frightening, does not bode well for Scotland. Tory hordes rampaging around the country wrecking things and terrorising the innocent public. Where will it end and will old bulldog chops be able to rein them in.
Look up the shenanigans of the SNP - what comes around goes around. No sympathy whatsoever.
Care to provide a bona fide example, anything similar to the unionists in George Square say
It's like the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Only worse.
Frightening, does not bode well for Scotland. Tory hordes rampaging around the country wrecking things and terrorising the innocent public. Where will it end and will old bulldog chops be able to rein them in.
Look up the shenanigans of the SNP - what comes around goes around. No sympathy whatsoever.
Care to provide a bona fide example, anything similar to the unionists in George Square say
Which part of Scotland is Nuremberg in ? I'm sure it's Ayrshire
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Although the poster below who was asking who in Cumnock might vote Tory, these Ayrshire villages (Drongan also) are plentiful with WATP staunchness. If there was going to be a year for them to vote Tory, an election where Ruth Davidson making the campaign about defending the Union, and being pictured with the UJ in a tank etc etc, while the Labour Party is led by people with Sinn Fein sympathies might be the one.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Although the poster below who was asking who in Cumnock might vote Tory, these Ayrshire villages (Drongan also) are plentiful with WATP staunchness. If there was going to be a year for them to vote Tory, an election where Ruth Davidson making the campaign about defending the Union, and being pictured with the UJ in a tank etc etc, while the Labour Party is led by people with Sinn Fein sympathies might be the one.
Lots of our Nats have Sinn Fein sympathies I can't see that being a factor
I asked Betfair last Sunday for a market on the next French prime minister, and they said they'd do it later. I wanted to bet on Dupont-Aignan. Today Le Pen has said that if she wins she will appoint him, but there's still no market up.
That would require approval from the parliament though. If LR remain the largest party I can't see them agreeing to NDA. Needs to be an LR candidate.
Whoever wins, the parliament is likely to be a very hung parliament and both candidates will struggle to get a PM approved
according to oddschecker paddy's have that market priced up. your boy is 50/1.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
We are the People, ie not Catholics
We Are The Pumped, judging by the fitba.
Yes think they need to add 17th Century before "people" nowadays
You can always trust the Rangers support to make the club proud, even when they're losing on the pitch.
Yes, St Albans is a Lib Dem target. Farron was there campaigning this week. as noted Anne Main is not beloved, and the consittuency was heavily remain. The LibDems also have a highish profile candidate in Daisy Cooper. If the Labour vote collapses could be a horse race (although I think Kerry Pollard the former MP might be Labour candidate again which would maybe put a floor on the Labour vote)
Con hold still should be favourite given the national trends, but not at 1/9 on.
I asked Betfair last Sunday for a market on the next French prime minister, and they said they'd do it later. I wanted to bet on Dupont-Aignan. Today Le Pen has said that if she wins she will appoint him, but there's still no market up.
That would require approval from the parliament though. If LR remain the largest party I can't see them agreeing to NDA. Needs to be an LR candidate.
Whoever wins, the parliament is likely to be a very hung parliament and both candidates will struggle to get a PM approved
The Socialist Party is currently the largest party. But yes, the assembly is likely to be hung and neither candidate is likely to have a majority from their own party. That said, both En Marche and the FN will probably have far more seats than their present numbers 0 and 2. It's going to be fun.
Have there been any recent opinion polls for the June election?
I asked Betfair last Sunday for a market on the next French prime minister, and they said they'd do it later. I wanted to bet on Dupont-Aignan. Today Le Pen has said that if she wins she will appoint him, but there's still no market up.
That would require approval from the parliament though. If LR remain the largest party I can't see them agreeing to NDA. Needs to be an LR candidate.
Whoever wins, the parliament is likely to be a very hung parliament and both candidates will struggle to get a PM approved
according to oddschecker paddy's have that market priced up. your boy is 50/1.
Thanks! I'll have a look, even if I can't stake much because near my limit
Good question - he's a loss to the site. I have a recollection that he was banned around the time of GE 2015 and probably rather like Rod Crosby, he's too proud and too smart to grovel. Shame really, especially when one considers what is allowed on this site these days from some pretty unremarkable dullards posters.
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
Carlotta, you do realise that's a spoof account, don't you?
(I have to admit, it's a very good one. It nearly fooled me because it does resemble the vacuous unselfaware trash the egregious pseudo-Colonel puts on her twitter feed. And it's extremely funny. But it's still a spoof.)
Carlotta, you do realise that's a spoof account, don't you?
(I have to admit, it's a very good one. It nearly fooled me because it does resemble the vacuous unselfaware trash the egregious pseudo-Colonel puts on her twitter feed. And it's extremely funny. But it's still a spoof.)
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
What do they do if JC resigns after next Thursday ?
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Will SCON be adopting Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" as their campaign song?
It could be useful for inspiring crowd participation: words are often interpolated that start with "FTP" (and they don't mean file transfer protocol) and then express a similar sentiment towards a now defunct organisation. I won't post a link, but a websearch on "Lisa from Battalion" should help. And never mind charity red noses! Wear blue ones instead! Never mind J K Rowling either. Theresa and Ruth could praise the British identity of the Scottish Rangers fans who support the England football team.
Other interpolated words that may appeal are "No surrender" before "Send her victorious" in the British national anthem:
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
I'm afraid that's right. I've voted Labour in every GE since my first vote in 1983 (Foot was infinitely preferable to Corbyn). This time I will vote LD. I am in a Lab held Lab/Tory marginal, so it's an easy way to vote against Labour without having to vote Tory (for which I really would need nosepeg and surgical gloves).
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
What do they do if JC resigns after next Thursday ?
Depends who takes over. Tom Watson wouldn't bring me back.
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
What do they do if JC resigns after next Thursday ?
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
It's not often I rub shoulders with the hoi-polloi, Pulpstar, but yesterday I was obliged to stand in the queue outside the doctor's and was fascinated to eavesdrop a lively political discusion. If it was at all representative, Corbyn is indeed the issue.
The danger for May of course would be if these voters work out that his chances of getting into number 10 are next door to zero, and as a consequence feel safe to cast their vote on the basis of things like policies, candidates and the like. Labour may then well survive with a decent rump, though of course that leads to the possibilty that Corbyn and the Corbynistas then say 'Well, wasn't that bad, was it, lads?!' and decide to stay on as a consequence.
So tricky judgements to be made, by all parties, as well as the electorate.
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
What do they do if JC resigns after next Thursday ?
Depends who takes over ...
Watson I'd imagine
Keir Starmer possibly might lure me back and Stella Creasy definitely would.
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Will SCON be adopting Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" as their campaign song?
It could be useful for inspiring crowd participation: words are often interpolated that start with "FTP" (and they don't mean file transfer protocol) and then express a similar sentiment towards a now defunct organisation. I won't post a link, but a websearch on "Lisa from Battalion" should help. And never mind charity red noses! Wear blue ones instead! Never mind J K Rowling either. Theresa and Ruth could praise the British identity of the Scottish Rangers fans who support the England football team.
Other interpolated words that may appeal are "No surrender" before "Send her victorious" in the British national anthem:
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
It's not often I rub shoulders with the hoi-polloi, Pulpstar, but yesterday I was obliged to stand in the queue outside the doctor's and was fascinated to eavesdrop a lively political discusion. If it was at all representative, Corbyn is indeed the issue.
The danger for May of course would be if these voters work out that his chances of getting into number 10 are next door to zero, and as a consequence feel safe to cast their vote on the basis of things like policies, candidates and the like. Labour may then well survive with a decent rump, though of course that leads to the possibilty that Corbyn and the Corbynistas then say 'Well, wasn't that bad, was it, lads?!' and decide to stay on as a consequence.
So tricky judgements to be made, by all parties, as well as the electorate.
The problem with that is that Corbyn will claim the credit, and deliberately fail to acknowledge the simple truth that people voted Labour despite, rather than because of him.
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
It's not often I rub shoulders with the hoi-polloi, Pulpstar, but yesterday I was obliged to stand in the queue outside the doctor's and was fascinated to eavesdrop a lively political discusion. If it was at all representative, Corbyn is indeed the issue.
The danger for May of course would be if these voters work out that his chances of getting into number 10 are next door to zero, and as a consequence feel safe to cast their vote on the basis of things like policies, candidates and the like. Labour may then well survive with a decent rump, though of course that leads to the possibilty that Corbyn and the Corbynistas then say 'Well, wasn't that bad, was it, lads?!' and decide to stay on as a consequence.
So tricky judgements to be made, by all parties, as well as the electorate.
Corbyn the issue in England and Wales, Corbyn and Indy v Union in Scotland
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Will SCON be adopting Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" as their campaign song?
It could be useful for inspiring crowd participation: words are often interpolated that start with "FTP" (and they don't mean file transfer protocol) and then express a similar sentiment towards a now defunct organisation. I won't post a link, but a websearch on "Lisa from Battalion" should help. And never mind charity red noses! Wear blue ones instead! Never mind J K Rowling either. Theresa and Ruth could praise the British identity of the Scottish Rangers fans who support the England football team.
Other interpolated words that may appeal are "No surrender" before "Send her victorious" in the British national anthem:
I disagree with Alastair's proposition that the Conservative surge is not taking place in Glasgow.
A rising tide lifts all boats ! Even those moored on the Clyde. It may not do much for Tory MP numbers. I do not know what's happening in Cathcart. But they lost that in 1979.
The Tories will certainly be helped by the surge, no doubt. But this idea that the surge will happen in exactly where they would like it to be is fanciful.
Well, if there was PR........
There's certainly a Unionist vote in Glasgow, one which the Kippertories have courted assiduously all the way to the outer reaches of loony Loyalism. Whether it'll amount to an electoral hill of beans is another matter. The locals next week should be a pretty good indicator.
The sight of SCON MSPs (not Ruth TBF) - cosying up to the WATP crew - is both perplexing and laughable in equal measure !!
Genuine question, what does WATP stand for in this context?
"We Are The People" - its one of the key acronyms associated with extreme Unionists & The Orange Lodge - who to a man/lady also support Rangers. Suffice to say associating yourselves with these folks in Scotland is not very sensible for any serious politician !!
Will SCON be adopting Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" as their campaign song?
It could be useful for inspiring crowd participation: words are often interpolated that start with "FTP" (and they don't mean file transfer protocol) and then express a similar sentiment towards a now defunct organisation. I won't post a link, but a websearch on "Lisa from Battalion" should help. And never mind charity red noses! Wear blue ones instead! Never mind J K Rowling either. Theresa and Ruth could praise the British identity of the Scottish Rangers fans who support the England football team.
Other interpolated words that may appeal are "No surrender" before "Send her victorious" in the British national anthem:
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
It's not often I rub shoulders with the hoi-polloi, Pulpstar, but yesterday I was obliged to stand in the queue outside the doctor's and was fascinated to eavesdrop a lively political discusion. If it was at all representative, Corbyn is indeed the issue.
The danger for May of course would be if these voters work out that his chances of getting into number 10 are next door to zero, and as a consequence feel safe to cast their vote on the basis of things like policies, candidates and the like. Labour may then well survive with a decent rump, though of course that leads to the possibilty that Corbyn and the Corbynistas then say 'Well, wasn't that bad, was it, lads?!' and decide to stay on as a consequence.
So tricky judgements to be made, by all parties, as well as the electorate.
The problem with that is that Corbyn will claim the credit, and deliberately fail to acknowledge the simple truth that people voted Labour despite, rather than because of him.
True. To get rid of Corbyn, Labour must be smashed hard enough to hurt.
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
What do they do if JC resigns after next Thursday ?
Depends who takes over ...
Watson I'd imagine
Keir Starmer possibly might lure me back and Stella Creasy definitely would.
I would be wary of going anywhere that Mr Starmer might seek to lure you?
Tajani: We approved the #Brexit guidelines but they are flexible and can be adapted throughout the negotiations #EUCO
Translation: We have no real idea how to handle the UK leaving so we are making it up as we go along.
It really does look like it. They may be singing harmony at present but I suspect there are some very serious divisions within the EU which will come out.
We are also seeing the downside of wanting to be transparent
Took 1 minute to decide the process with simultaneous clapping. Sounds a bit North Korea ish
Seems the focus groups are picking up lifelong Labour voters who are going to vote Tory just to try and unseat Corbyn. I think that's correct, the fewer seats Labour get this election the better. It's not a natural ebb and flow such as will happen for the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid and the NI parties - Labour needs to be utterly humiliated this election
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
It's not often I rub shoulders with the hoi-polloi, Pulpstar, but yesterday I was obliged to stand in the queue outside the doctor's and was fascinated to eavesdrop a lively political discusion. If it was at all representative, Corbyn is indeed the issue.
The danger for May of course would be if these voters work out that his chances of getting into number 10 are next door to zero, and as a consequence feel safe to cast their vote on the basis of things like policies, candidates and the like. Labour may then well survive with a decent rump, though of course that leads to the possibilty that Corbyn and the Corbynistas then say 'Well, wasn't that bad, was it, lads?!' and decide to stay on as a consequence.
So tricky judgements to be made, by all parties, as well as the electorate.
The problem with that is that Corbyn will claim the credit, and deliberately fail to acknowledge the simple truth that people voted Labour despite, rather than because of him.
Yes Thomas, I suppose the question is how low the Labour seats total has to go before Corbyn concedes he's the problem. I suspect he and his supporters think the figure is one, as long as that one is Islington. Others may have other ideas however.
Comments
https://twitter.com/afp/status/858260738162524160
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4458100/Catfight-Ukip-campaign-trail.html
Now there are 'hordes'?
Make your mind up.....
Also, the transitional arrangements will be extended, no doubt. Why should it not be ? Effectively, it would mean the EU still continuing in situ years after Brexit. It maybe our only hope that there would be a soft landing.
https://twitter.com/eucopresident/status/858281339568758784
Just asking, like!
It sounds more like a plea to the 27 than a statement of intent. The constant need to reiterate it suggests it is playing on their minds.
This could also be why we are having an election now. Get it out of the way. But I still think it is the "divorce bill" which is why she has gone for it. You cannot pay £x bn, with a tiny majority and about 50 full-time loonies, on your side.
Whoever wins, the parliament is likely to be a very hung parliament and both candidates will struggle to get a PM approved
Amoudi's activity on social media expressing radical religious views had previously been investigated by police. He was planning to carry out an attack in a crowded tourist area"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4457936/Arrested-teacher-plotting-murder-police-officer.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailUK#ixzz4fdCAoXk0
Dunno, he was from Ghana, maybe you could buy him one
http://shop.grandorangelodge.co.uk/acatalog/index.html
Good afternoon, everybody.
It could be useful for inspiring crowd participation: words are often interpolated that start with "FTP" (and they don't mean file transfer protocol) and then express a similar sentiment towards a now defunct organisation. I won't post a link, but a websearch on "Lisa from Battalion" should help. And never mind charity red noses! Wear blue ones instead! Never mind J K Rowling either. Theresa and Ruth could praise the British identity of the Scottish Rangers fans who support the England football team.
Other interpolated words that may appeal are "No surrender" before "Send her victorious" in the British national anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxwBy6Of4w
I suppose no true Scotsman would ever do this ...
Essentially, the wishes of up to seven EU countries with populations totalling up to 140m residents can be ignored.
https://twitter.com/JAMlEREDKNAPP/status/858283279975411712
Yes, St Albans is a Lib Dem target. Farron was there campaigning this week. as noted Anne Main is not beloved, and the consittuency was heavily remain. The LibDems also have a highish profile candidate in Daisy Cooper. If the Labour vote collapses could be a horse race (although I think Kerry Pollard the former MP might be Labour candidate again which would maybe put a floor on the Labour vote)
Con hold still should be favourite given the national trends, but not at 1/9 on.
http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-insecure-theresa-may-will-make-damaging-mistakes-10855598
Have there been any recent opinion polls for the June election?
https://twitter.com/LadyNugeeMP/status/858263707364806656
Shame really, especially when one considers what is allowed on this site these days from some pretty unremarkable dullards posters.
(Presumably the argument then proceeds that at least with Labour you know for certain the the country will be in peril)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39754909
But a BBC fail in the article: "People in the capital Istanbul ..."
Poor Ankara. Forgotten once again.
Humiliated, destroyed, kaboshed for their disastrous decision making.
Quick EDIT!!
(I have to admit, it's a very good one. It nearly fooled me because it does resemble the vacuous unselfaware trash the egregious pseudo-Colonel puts on her twitter feed. And it's extremely funny. But it's still a spoof.)
Tajani: We approved the #Brexit guidelines but they are flexible and can be adapted throughout the negotiations #EUCO
Tajani: EU is not against the UK, I want to achieve a good agreement but we have to defend our rights #EUCO #Brexit
EP President @Antonio_Tajani: We're asking the UK to pay what's in the agreement, nothing more #EUCO #Brexit
The danger for May of course would be if these voters work out that his chances of getting into number 10 are next door to zero, and as a consequence feel safe to cast their vote on the basis of things like policies, candidates and the like. Labour may then well survive with a decent rump, though of course that leads to the possibilty that Corbyn and the Corbynistas then say 'Well, wasn't that bad, was it, lads?!' and decide to stay on as a consequence.
So tricky judgements to be made, by all parties, as well as the electorate.
Translation: We have no real idea how to handle the UK leaving so we are making it up as we go along.
Should be the MP if things turn out as expected.
True. To get rid of Corbyn, Labour must be smashed hard enough to hurt.
To save the party we had to destroy the party...
We are also seeing the downside of wanting to be transparent
Took 1 minute to decide the process with simultaneous clapping. Sounds a bit North Korea ish
What do you think - 150 the point of no return?