The measured middle for me. Apparently this clan does not have strong political views. Hmm...
Yes, that seemed an odd descriptor. If it is about those in the centre they can still be strong I'd say, just perhaps less consistent than some others.
The measured middle for me. Apparently this clan does not have strong political views. Hmm...
Yes, that seemed an odd descriptor. If it is about those in the centre they can still be strong I'd say, just perhaps less consistent than some others.
I would personally describe myself as fiscally dry but socially liberal. Not sure how well that fits.
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
The measured middle for me. Apparently this clan does not have strong political views. Hmm...
Yes, that seemed an odd descriptor. If it is about those in the centre they can still be strong I'd say, just perhaps less consistent than some others.
I would personally describe myself as fiscally dry but socially liberal. Not sure how well that fits.
I don't think Global Green Community fits me very well either.
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
Paul Flynn's seat marginal. Not really
The Lab to Con swing needed to take the seat is 6.6%.
The Lab to Con swing in the Copeland by election was 6.7%.
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
Paul Flynn's seat marginal. Not really
The Lab to Con swing needed to take the seat is 6.6%.
The Lab to Con swing in the Copeland by election was 6.7%.
God help us. If May won that we would be back to the voting booths again.
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
Paul Flynn's seat marginal. Not really
The Lab to Con swing needed to take the seat is 6.6%.
The Lab to Con swing in the Copeland by election was 6.7%.
I do hope the Tories don't have another Copeland.
The last thing we need is for May to get ideas about another election.
I would guess this would be a solid Labour hold for a number of reasons. It would however be hugely embarrassing for both Corbyn and Mark Drakeford whoever succeeds Jones if it wasn't.
The measured middle for me. Apparently this clan does not have strong political views. Hmm...
Yes, that seemed an odd descriptor. If it is about those in the centre they can still be strong I'd say, just perhaps less consistent than some others.
I would personally describe myself as fiscally dry but socially liberal. Not sure how well that fits.
I don't think Global Green Community fits me very well either.
On a very small sample I am not sure how useful those tribes are going to be.
I was told a story today about a colleague in another part of my organisation
No idea if this can be true or not, but he was present when I was told and did not deny it.
So, he was born in the UK and his parents are Spanish
He holds a Spanish passport and voted for Brexit.
He has just got his British passport - just in case.
As an Ezu citizen should he have voted?
He wouldn't have been eligible to vote in the referendum if he was solely an EU citizen.
That’s what I was wondering but I suppose you could be a dual citizen with only one passport
Contra the idea of overbearing homogeneity imposed by the EU, I think member states can have different rules for dual citizenship, ie UK permits it, I think Spain has conditions.
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
Paul Flynn's seat marginal. Not really
The Lab to Con swing needed to take the seat is 6.6%.
The Lab to Con swing in the Copeland by election was 6.7%.
I do hope the Tories don't have another Copeland.
The last thing we need is for May to get ideas about another election.
I would guess this would be a solid Labour hold for a number of reasons. It would however be hugely embarrassing for both Corbyn and Mark Drakeford whoever succeeds Jones if it wasn't.
This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
Paul Flynn's seat marginal. Not really
The Lab to Con swing needed to take the seat is 6.6%.
The Lab to Con swing in the Copeland by election was 6.7%.
I do hope the Tories don't have another Copeland.
The last thing we need is for May to get ideas about another election.
I would guess this would be a solid Labour hold for a number of reasons. It would however be hugely embarrassing for both Corbyn and Mark Drakeford whoever succeeds Jones if it wasn't.
It's not going to happen, but hypothetically, if Labour came out tomorrow for clear Remain/Cancel Brexit, what would that do for their polling? I'm interested to hear what people speculate. Boost, drop, or basically no change?
It's not going to happen, but hypothetically, if Labour came out tomorrow for clear Remain/Cancel Brexit, what would that do for their polling? I'm interested to hear what people speculate. Boost, drop, or basically no change?
Hmm, I personally think little change. Mainly because I struggle to make sense of where the polling is at in any case. I think Labour have been shifting toward that position for some time, it seems clear that is what Starmer is trying to do, and if it becomes support the government's crappy deal or no deal, they could claim a third way of Remain, though it seems like they would at least pretend to be all things for a bit longer, since they could use the 'we'll keep all options on the table, but we would negotiate better' argument.
So I think they already have a lot of the remain vote sewn up, and could gain a few more if they are unambiguous about it, while losing a few of the leavers if it is too obvious that they are now for remain.
It won't make much sense for there to be little change in that situation, but as I say I don't think the numbers at present make any sense either.
What is he on about? The split already existed, clearly, hence the very close vote, so a hardening wrong vs right in the years after doesn't create a new divide.
It's not going to happen, but hypothetically, if Labour came out tomorrow for clear Remain/Cancel Brexit, what would that do for their polling? I'm interested to hear what people speculate. Boost, drop, or basically no change?
They would lose many of their traditional working class voters mainly in the north of England but also in places like Barking and Dagenham to a revived UKIP.
Remain Tories and Lib/Dems wouldn't swing to Labour in sufficient numbers to counteract that because they find Corbyn too extreme.
So their poll share would fall unless they can replace Corbyn with a Blairite type figure, that would attract voters on the right and although it would infuriate those on the left, they really have nowhere else to go.
The year long decline of Corbyn's popularity among 18-24 year olds is really something. From 65% in Summer 2017 to 35% today. (via @daverich1). https://t.co/SBspZ6Uy6B
Brexit, and not backing the #peoplesvote.
The kids should trust Jeremy The Wise to act in their best interests.
Late to the party but Global Green Community for me.
Struggling somewhat to understand the differences between quite a few of the clan definitions many of which appear to be broadly centre-right to me. Where are the centre-left clans?
I suspect they don't understand Graeme Swann's sense of humour.
If he can do pitch perfect Partridge, fair play to him. I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
“Sexual harassment: Boorish behaviour, unwanted by the target. Not to be confused with flirtation or courtship. Often perpetrated by people who have not recently looked in a mirror or who have forgotten their age or marital status.”
I suspect they don't understand Graeme Swann's sense of humour.
If he can do pitch perfect Partridge, fair play to him. I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
An evening with Graeme Swann is an entertaining show.
I suspect they don't understand Graeme Swann's sense of humour.
If he can do pitch perfect Partridge, fair play to him. I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
An evening with Graeme Swann is an entertaining show.
He's self aware.
I enjoy Dave Podmore on Radio 4 (& originally in the Graun), but I always assumed it was based on a very large slice of reality.
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
I suspect they don't understand Graeme Swann's sense of humour.
If he can do pitch perfect Partridge, fair play to him. I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
An evening with Graeme Swann is an entertaining show.
Re: Poppies. It seems to me that the fact that White Poppies first emerged in the 30s is being used as a point in their favour. Whereas i would have thought that it seriously undermines them. If ever there was an argument against promoting "peace above all else" it is surely the experience of the 30s and how pursuit of peace was a major contributor towards the conflict that subsequently ensued?
“Sexual harassment: Boorish behaviour, unwanted by the target. Not to be confused with flirtation or courtship. Often perpetrated by people who have not recently looked in a mirror or who have forgotten their age or marital status.”
Indeed, it was very witty. Not sure how I missed it first time but I'm glad I caught the repeat.
I suspect they don't understand Graeme Swann's sense of humour.
If he can do pitch perfect Partridge, fair play to him. I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
An evening with Graeme Swann is an entertaining show.
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
What number of Labour MPs are so terrified by the prospect of a Corbyn Govt that they would see supporting a deal (against the Labour whip) as the best way of avoiding that?
I suspect they don't understand Graeme Swann's sense of humour.
If he can do pitch perfect Partridge, fair play to him. I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
An evening with Graeme Swann is an entertaining show.
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
You remember when Jezza tried his PR stunt with the odd ball Jewish group, Jewdas....well some of their members have some very interesting things to say.
“I've done interviewing many times in my current and previous jobs and I just assume the CV that HR/recruitment has sent me has been checked out. I wonder if they are though!”
I would never assume that. In my experience they aren’t. And there is lots more due diligence done after an offer is made, which is not checked properly, where discrepancies are not escalated etc. And finally, interviews are often not searching enough.
Re: Poppies. It seems to me that the fact that White Poppies first emerged in the 30s is being used as a point in their favour. Whereas i would have thought that it seriously undermines them. If ever there was an argument against promoting "peace above all else" it is surely the experience of the 30s and how pursuit of peace was a major contributor towards the conflict that subsequently ensued?
Well yes, those who refuse to learn from history and all that ...
A lot of people always seem to think 'this time will be different' without offering a reason why. Especially those on the extremes.
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
Fraser Nelson in the Telegraph is reporting tonight that the cabinet is taking 1 on 1;s with Mr Cox. They worry that the deal is so bad it will destroy the person who takes over. They will live with the vassal state. There is growing opposition.
“Sexual harassment: Boorish behaviour, unwanted by the target. Not to be confused with flirtation or courtship. Often perpetrated by people who have not recently looked in a mirror or who have forgotten their age or marital status.”
There is an uncomfortable connection here, discussed in this prescient article in Haaretz:
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
Fraser Nelson in the Telegraph is reporting tonight that the cabinet is taking 1 on 1;s with Mr Cox. They worry that the deal is so bad it will destroy the person who takes over. They will live with the vassal state. There is growing opposition.
The Telegraph has lost its way and is Boris mouthpiece.
Re: Poppies. It seems to me that the fact that White Poppies first emerged in the 30s is being used as a point in their favour. Whereas i would have thought that it seriously undermines them. If ever there was an argument against promoting "peace above all else" it is surely the experience of the 30s and how pursuit of peace was a major contributor towards the conflict that subsequently ensued?
I rather agree. But pacifism is an honourable position and people who maintained it even in the 30s were being brave - wrong in my opinion, but brave. I also don't think people should be hassled over a decision to wear it now: they're simply expressing a viewpoint in an extremely quiet and harmless way..
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
Fraser Nelson in the Telegraph is reporting tonight that the cabinet is taking 1 on 1;s with Mr Cox. They worry that the deal is so bad it will destroy the person who takes over. They will live with the vassal state. There is growing opposition.
Yes, I have been saying for a week or two that the Cabinet will oust May. Even Gove now seems to be realising that May is trying to sign agreements that will be permanent and remove any ability to ‘improve’ Brexit later.
BTW I hope the people cheering on May’s ‘deal’ realise that she is not even negotiating with Barnier at the moment. Ridiculous behaviour from the Remainers running our Government.
I do wonder whether those eminent Parliamentarians so willing to name Philip Green will be equally willing to name - for our benefit and that of staff in Parliament - the names of those MPs and Commons staff who have been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
I mean, if Green is to be named, then the same rule should apply to MPs. They wouldn’t like us to think that they are using their power to keep their secrets safe, would they?
I do wonder whether those eminent Parliamentarians so willing to name Philip Green will be equally willing to name - for our benefit and that of staff in Parliament - the names of those MPs and Commons staff who have been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
I mean, if Green is to be named, then the same rule should apply to MPs. They wouldn’t like us to think that they are using their power to keep their secrets safe, would they?
Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs. You learn something new every day.
As a geek who attended quite a few Trek conventions in the late 1990s meeting and chatting with the cast members was illuminating.
James Doohan lost a finger on D-Day serving with the Canadians on Juno Beach.
He also invented the Klingon language as he loved accents and dialects.
DeForest Kelly was touched by the sheer number of people who wrote him letters telling him they became Doctors because of him/McCoy, it was in the thousands.
Ditto James Doohan and people who became engineers.
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
Its over for ERG
They are just about to get the Cabinet to declare no deal. I think they are doing ok!
So did I, had a few major inaccuracies, but I can live with that.
Interesting - reviews I have seen have been pretty damning. They have put me off somewhat.
I really can't work out why the reviews have been so snippy. I think they offer as much insight as the reviews of Bohemian Rhapsody itself in the film, which mostly thought it a load of toss. Presumably still plenty of those reviewers still alive, seeing the film and cringing at how badly wrong they got it...
Go see it. You'll enjoy it. Or come back and bollock me for a dodgy review.....
Only if they want to commit political hari kiri (belly slitting) and antagonise their local CLP, LP supporters and electorate. They will enhance their chances of being deselected in short time, and if there is a quick election, no chance of returning to the best club in London, or red boxes and government cars, and believe me, they are not that stupid, they just look and act like it.
Maybe they see it in the national interest
Oh come on, they are politicians...
Actually I believe TM will get the deal passed by the HOC probbably with good support from sensible labour mps who do not want the risk of an accidental no deal
Nope. The ERG have boxed in May. There won't be a 'reasonable' deal because the EU will not offer what she has promised; therefore to get a deal she will have to engage in a humiliating climbdown. For example, she will have to accept the backstop is effectively permanent after saying it was not. You can't spin something as fundamental as that as 'reasonable'. It is not, it is a capitulation, and although many hard core Remainers will accept it (even welcome it), moderates will not. It crosses a fundamental red line in giving control over the UK to the EU. Labour will have no need to vote for it.
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
Fraser Nelson in the Telegraph is reporting tonight that the cabinet is taking 1 on 1;s with Mr Cox. They worry that the deal is so bad it will destroy the person who takes over. They will live with the vassal state. There is growing opposition.
Yes, I have been saying for a week or two that the Cabinet will oust May. Even Gove now seems to be realising that May is trying to sign agreements that will be permanent and remove any ability to ‘improve’ Brexit later.
BTW I hope the people cheering on May’s ‘deal’ realise that she is not even negotiating with Barnier at the moment. Ridiculous behaviour from the Remainers running our Government.
Then why not act already?
I gave up on May a long time ago, but then I would have acted a long time ago. Never has Macbeth's maxim been more apt: "If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly"
The longer the cabinet and other's wait the less plausible any alternative deal becomes.
So did I, had a few major inaccuracies, but I can live with that.
Interesting - reviews I have seen have been pretty damning. They have put me off somewhat.
I really can't work out why the reviews have been so snippy. I think they offer as much insight as the reviews of Bohemian Rhapsody itself in the film, which mostly thought it a load of toss. Presumably still plenty of those reviewers still alive, seeing the film and cringing at how badly wrong they got it...
Go see it. You'll enjoy it. Or come back and bollock me for a dodgy review.....
I did like the bit in the film when they posted the original (unfavourable) reviews of the song Bohemian Rhapsody.
I see the Indy has up a questionnaire designed to find people's 'value clan' designed by BMG research, another in a long line of attempts to categorize people. I'm down as 'The Measured Middle', but I feel like I might bias the results somewhat as even though I did not look to see what the 'clans' were beforehand, that is kind of where I would have liked to have ended up, so may have self selected somewhat.
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This MP thinks there might be a General Election in the near future, I disagree and although he want's to avoid a by-election, there might be one soon if he's too ill to attend Parliament now.
This seat could be classed a marginal so why did he stand again last year in his 80s?
The Lab to Con swing in the Copeland by election was 6.7%.
The last thing we need is for May to get ideas about another election.
I would guess this would be a solid Labour hold for a number of reasons. It would however be hugely embarrassing for both Corbyn and
Mark Drakefordwhoever succeeds Jones if it wasn't.https://twitter.com/willsheehan68/status/1055555696098455558
Vince Cable accused of 'Project Fear with tassels' after warning that Brexit poses risk to Strictly
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/10/25/vince-cable-accused-project-fear-tassels-warning-brexit-will/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/clashes-as-argentine-congress-debates-budget-amid-crisis-1.4148466
Knew here had to some epic clusterfuck they were trying to distract attention from.
So I think they already have a lot of the remain vote sewn up, and could gain a few more if they are unambiguous about it, while losing a few of the leavers if it is too obvious that they are now for remain.
It won't make much sense for there to be little change in that situation, but as I say I don't think the numbers at present make any sense either.
So they may stop playing silly buggers at the WTO if we cede control of the Malvinas.
Remain Tories and Lib/Dems wouldn't swing to Labour in sufficient numbers to counteract that because they find Corbyn too extreme.
So their poll share would fall unless they can replace Corbyn with a Blairite type figure, that would attract voters on the right and although it would infuriate those on the left, they really have nowhere else to go.
https://twitter.com/AccidentalP/status/1055052318088015872
https://twitter.com/williamshatner/status/954119750048661504
Every. Single. Year.
The kids should trust Jeremy The Wise to act in their best interests.
Struggling somewhat to understand the differences between quite a few of the clan definitions many of which appear to be broadly centre-right to me. Where are the centre-left clans?
Useless fact, George Takei was named after George VI.
I've not previously noticed that level of inventive subtlety from the likes of Monty, Cookie, Belly, Beefy, Freddie, and indeed Swanny. Maybe nicknames aren't their thing.
Which should please TSE, if no-one else.
“Sexual harassment: Boorish behaviour, unwanted by the target. Not to be confused with flirtation or courtship. Often perpetrated by people who have not recently looked in a mirror or who have forgotten their age or marital status.”
He's self aware.
Lest we forget the Canadians contributed so much, particularly at Normandy.
As a Jew he also noted how Britain was generally not a place where anti Semites flourished.
Takei was named after King George VI, which began a lifelong affection for the UK, see more here.
https://archive.is/20130124060551/http://www.georgetakei.com/news-2003-march.asp
The chief whip apparently told May that over 100 Tory MPs will rebel if she agrees an NI only backstop. He is right.
I noticed that the French language Nazi department have banned Donald's favourite saying.
“Enhance its push for its claim” is not equal To “enhance its claims”
https://twitter.com/JewishChron/status/1055363196763205632
“I've done interviewing many times in my current and previous jobs and I just assume the CV that HR/recruitment has sent me has been checked out. I wonder if they are though!”
I would never assume that. In my experience they aren’t. And there is lots more due diligence done after an offer is made, which is not checked properly, where discrepancies are not escalated etc. And finally, interviews are often not searching enough.
A lot of people always seem to think 'this time will be different' without offering a reason why. Especially those on the extremes.
We're all posh boys now, it seems
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-not-just-weinstein-the-year-metoo-rocked-and-shocked-the-jewish-world-1.6480994
He deserves an Oscar.
BTW I hope the people cheering on May’s ‘deal’ realise that she is not even negotiating with Barnier at the moment. Ridiculous behaviour from the Remainers running our Government.
I mean, if Green is to be named, then the same rule should apply to MPs. They wouldn’t like us to think that they are using their power to keep their secrets safe, would they?
Have a round trip to Heathrow tomorrow and saturday to pick up my eldest son coming home from Vancouver for his birthday (52)
Have a relaxing evening everyone
Good night folks
James Doohan lost a finger on D-Day serving with the Canadians on Juno Beach.
He also invented the Klingon language as he loved accents and dialects.
DeForest Kelly was touched by the sheer number of people who wrote him letters telling him they became Doctors because of him/McCoy, it was in the thousands.
Ditto James Doohan and people who became engineers.
Go see it. You'll enjoy it. Or come back and bollock me for a dodgy review.....
I gave up on May a long time ago, but then I would have acted a long time ago. Never has Macbeth's maxim been more apt: "If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly"
The longer the cabinet and other's wait the less plausible any alternative deal becomes.
Edit: With apologies for boring Casino_Royale with this tedium.