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What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.0
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Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.0 -
Indeed - as someone said - Julian Huppert in Cambridge tested to destruction the concept of an independently minded, scientific and hard-working constituency MP being able to buck the trend of his party.Baskerville said:Personal vote means very little, anywhere.
At the polling booth, it's personal interests, personal concerns, personal beliefs that count.
In my estimation, having stood successfully twice as a councillor and unsuccessfully once as a parliamentary candidate, no MP can count on more than 1000-1500 'personal' votes.
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They were busy, blindly shoving leaflets through letterboxes, convinced that a pamphlet on a doormat equalled a vote, rather than something else for the recycling bin.felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.0 -
"Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet."Grandiose said:
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...JonathanD said:What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
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is every tory MP attending cabinet? seems that way!Grandiose said:
"Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet."Grandiose said:
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...JonathanD said:What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
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Oops. Scrub that!Grandiose said:
Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...JonathanD said:What cabinet positions are left for Matt Hancock and Andrea Leadsom? Chief Sec and Scottish Office? I thought one of them would get Cabinet Office rather than Letwin.
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Tissue_Price
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Next Mayor Of London: Zac Goldsmith @ 22/1
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.0 -
Perhaps a SMEG kitchen.AllyPally_Rob said:
Nope, its been sliced three-wise and turned into the lion's share of a work surface in a Poggenpohl kitchen.SimonStClare said:
https://twitter.com/OldBlackHack/status/597752908210405377/photo/1GIN1138 said:Any news on the fate of Ed Stone?
Then as he prepares food, Ed can forever heed the risk of hubris.
As Kryton might say, it will be his "SMEG - heeeeeeeeeed....."0 -
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !Artist said:
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.0 -
Looks as if the Chief Secretary has been demoted from the Cabinet.Grandiose said:Would have thought Chief Sec might not be a Cabinet position, but looks like it will be...
David Cameron @David_Cameron · 3 mins 3 minutes ago
Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet.
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What's happened to Hancock? A good day for Osborne allies except one of his very closest?!0
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Some wag has suggested it's turned up in the stone circle discovered on Dartmoor.SimonStClare said:
Arf - there are several schools of thought as to its possible whereabouts – personally I believe it’s in a pink bus heading for Doncaster North…!AllyPally_Rob said:
Nope, its been sliced three-wise and turned into the lion's share of a work surface in a Poggenpohl kitchen.SimonStClare said:
https://twitter.com/OldBlackHack/status/597752908210405377/photo/1GIN1138 said:Any news on the fate of Ed Stone?
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Not sure about keeping Letwin, he seems impossible to shove out.0
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He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.peter_from_putney said:FPT:
Tissue_Price
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Next Mayor Of London: Zac Goldsmith @ 22/1
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.0 -
Brady said 2020 IIRC.Tissue_Price said:
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.peter_from_putney said:FPT:
Tissue_Price
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Next Mayor Of London: Zac Goldsmith @ 22/1
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
A Tory win seems unlikely full stop.0 -
I would send Letwin off on sabbatical to think up new policies...maybe hang out with Steve Hilton in California.... i.e. miles away from where he can cause any trouble.Slackbladder said:Not sure about keeping Letwin, he seems impossible to shove out.
BTW, just like the Crosby video is interesting, it is well worth watching Hilton video with Joe Rogan...he says a lot of very perceptive and interesting stuff...just ignore Joe Rogan.0 -
What has Pickles done wrong? He was hidden during the campaign and now packed off to Tower Hamlets (nice one, Grandiose).0
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David Mundell the new Scottish Secretary.
Cameron should have been bold and appointed John Redwood as the New English Viceroy of Scotland.0 -
Yes, Labour should be fairly decent favourites, and indeed they are (4/9 best). But neither Tessa nor Sadiq strike me as great candidates, though Sadiq might surprise me on that.Grandiose said:
Brady said 2020 IIRC.Tissue_Price said:
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.peter_from_putney said:FPT:
Tissue_Price
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Next Mayor Of London: Zac Goldsmith @ 22/1
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
A Tory win seems unlikely full stop.0 -
They are both competent enough, and it's Labour's to lose. A decent performance here last week, which would have made Dave's life very difficult if it had been repeated nationally.Tissue_Price said:
Yes, Labour should be fairly decent favourites, and indeed they are (4/9 best). But neither Tessa nor Sadiq strike me as great candidates, though Sadiq might surprise me on that.Grandiose said:
Brady said 2020 IIRC.Tissue_Price said:
He's been low profile because he doesn't want to be too associated with the government. Because, I am assuming, he wants to be the next Mayor of London.peter_from_putney said:FPT:
Tissue_Price
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Next Mayor Of London: Zac Goldsmith @ 22/1
Why exactly? He seems unremarkable and low profile to me.
I stress that I have no inside info on this - but looking at the market it was notable how pro-Labour it was, and thus the likely Tories were too big. Doubtless if the Tories could get Seb Coe or Karren Brady to stand they will (and the latter may be a good bet), but Zac looks the most likely otherwise.
A Tory win seems unlikely full stop.0 -
I did think that was a bit weird....he was super effective in C+N by-election at getting people to actually stop and listen.CD13 said:What has Pickles done wrong? He was hidden during the campaign and now packed off to Tower Hamlets (nice one, Grandiose).
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"Matt Hancock becomes Minister for Cabinet Office & Paymaster General"
The Treasury were hoping for that latter one back...!0 -
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No, I'm grumbling about how loudly money talks. I take these canvassing teams get free tea and coffee, at leastmadasafish said:
Businesses are rich..OldKingCole said:
True, and it's an offence to democracy. We're approachimg the Septic situation where only the rich can fight elections with any prospect of success.Sean_F said:
You can't fatten the pig on market day. If the Tories have been spending a fortune, contacting key voters for two years prior to the Short Campaign, you aren't going to turn that around in a few weeks.antifrank said:
If there's one thing we've learned about campaigning in the last week, it's that a levée en masse doesn't work by itself.JohnO said:
It's the ground game - over a THOUSAND canvassers in one seat alone - wot done it.AndyJS said:It's startling how Miliband has achieved the seemingly impossible feat of securing a small swing to Labour overall but at the same time the swing required in the marginals for Labour to win a majority is now 8.7% instead of 4.7%.
Labour pissed them off.
And now you are complaining the rich won't give you money?
Read what Sir Alan Sugar wrote...
I'd complain jst as much if the unions used their funds to fund such squads.0 -
The Chief Secretary appointment should lead to plenty of corny "Hands Off our..." protest march posters....0
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"Greg Hands will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet."
An interesting appointment, if seemingly delayed. As Casino suggeted, I wonder if someone turned it down earlier?0 -
Yeah I assumed Sherwood would be easy pickings for the same reason. The gov't lets the county's last pit go under....and the local MP increases his majority!Pulpstar said:
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !Artist said:
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.0 -
Tory battlebus canvassers PAID £50 to be part of the effort.OldKingCole said:
No, I'm grumbling about how loudly money talks. I take these canvassing teams get free tea and coffee, at leastmadasafish said:
Businesses are rich..OldKingCole said:
True, and it's an offence to democracy. We're approachimg the Septic situation where only the rich can fight elections with any prospect of success.Sean_F said:
You can't fatten the pig on market day. If the Tories have been spending a fortune, contacting key voters for two years prior to the Short Campaign, you aren't going to turn that around in a few weeks.antifrank said:
If there's one thing we've learned about campaigning in the last week, it's that a levée en masse doesn't work by itself.JohnO said:
It's the ground game - over a THOUSAND canvassers in one seat alone - wot done it.AndyJS said:It's startling how Miliband has achieved the seemingly impossible feat of securing a small swing to Labour overall but at the same time the swing required in the marginals for Labour to win a majority is now 8.7% instead of 4.7%.
Labour pissed them off.
And now you are complaining the rich won't give you money?
Read what Sir Alan Sugar wrote...
I'd complain jst as much if the unions used their funds to fund such squads.0 -
@Roh_Yakobi: . @DMiliband's years out of #British politics should've been a great experience for him.That makes him an even better politician. #Labour0
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Still ever the pessimist Bob!!Bob__Sykes said:The Chief Secretary appointment should lead to plenty of corny "Hands Off our..." protest march posters....
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I think voters are pretty pragmatic these days, even in pit communities. If pits lose money, they are going to close, just like any other factory or store.AllyPally_Rob said:
Yeah I assumed Sherwood would be easy pickings for the same reason. The gov't lets the county's last pit go under....and the local MP increases his majority!Pulpstar said:
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !Artist said:
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.0 -
Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
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Their best chant wasBob__Sykes said:The Chief Secretary appointment should lead to plenty of corny "Hands Off our..." protest march posters....
"Tories, putting the "n" in cuts"0 -
I do occasionally feel for the parents of the babies we eat.... oh well.TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
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Aaaaand we're off...
@JackofKent: Scottish Executive has just confirmed to me it will invite Scottish Parliament to not consent to Human Rights Act repeal.0 -
Disappointed that McLoughin remains SoS for Transport.
Hates motorists. I'd have hoped with a Tory Majority, we might have had more of a "Top Gear" inspired transport policy.
And thinking of motoring expert Tory mates of Cameron with time on their hands...0 -
Angus Robertson @ARobertsonSNP 2 mins2 minutes ago
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP0 -
I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.0
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As far as I know Thoresby was profitable, it was the fire at Daw Mill colliery that sunk the colliery and the pension obligations made it difficult to sell the pit individually.MarqueeMark said:
I think voters are pretty pragmatic these days, even in pit communities. If pits lose money, they are going to close, just like any other factory or store.AllyPally_Rob said:
Yeah I assumed Sherwood would be easy pickings for the same reason. The gov't lets the county's last pit go under....and the local MP increases his majority!Pulpstar said:
Sherwood should have been an absolute penalty kick, there was the Tholliery Colliery pit closure here ffsake !Artist said:
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.
Miliband's leader ratings must have been absolutely in the toilet around here.
I wonder why Sherwood and Bassetlaw are going in opposite directions politically? They have very similar demographics.
I'm originally from that part of the world, and decent jobs that pay well like at Thoresby are as rare as rocking horse droppings.0 -
The main serious problem for Labour is that their canvassing data is absolutely useless - they somehow had no idea of how they were doing. If this isn't rectified we'll see them waste many activists on safe or unassailable seats while ignoring marginals in future.Artist said:
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.0 -
Hasn't been called the Scottish Executive in years. Anyway, I assume things like this are a reserve power?Scott_P said:Aaaaand we're off...
@JackofKent: Scottish Executive has just confirmed to me it will invite Scottish Parliament to not consent to Human Rights Act repeal.0 -
Oh Lord, give me strength.TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
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There are just way way way too many ministers.Bob__Sykes said:I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
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Party management.Bob__Sykes said:I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
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Jeremy Clarkson as SoS for Transport would certainly have been interesting.Bob__Sykes said:Disappointed that McLoughin remains SoS for Transport.
Hates motorists. I'd have hoped with a Tory Majority, we might have had more of a "Top Gear" inspired transport policy.
And thinking of motoring expert Tory mates of Cameron with time on their hands...0 -
I think I might start trolling Comment is Free again.Casino_Royale said:
Oh Lord, give me strength.TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL7
The Tory majority government is giving me the horn.
Billions of welfare cuts to fund tax for millionaires, as we force single mums to go on the game to make ends meet.0 -
the most enjoyable part of this election is after 5 years of being told by OGH that the tories couldnt possibly win because of 2010 Lib switchers to labour and that Eds 35% strategy made his victory a cert, and that the tories would have be 11% ahead in England and when every time an opinion poll came out we had BJO telling us EICIPM followed by compouter and his goalposts and blue on blue incoming - only to wake up on the 8th May with a Tory overall majority was one of those sweet moments to be savoured. How long before we start to hear that the tories have no chance in 2020 though!0
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Three hours though. I'm pretty sure women can have babies in less time than that.FrancisUrquhart said:
I would send Letwin off on sabbatical to think up new policies...maybe hang out with Steve Hilton in California.... i.e. miles away from where he can cause any trouble.Slackbladder said:Not sure about keeping Letwin, he seems impossible to shove out.
BTW, just like the Crosby video is interesting, it is well worth watching Hilton video with Joe Rogan...he says a lot of very perceptive and interesting stuff...just ignore Joe Rogan.0 -
The fact their big hitters were campaigning in seats in the 40-60 range in the last few weeks when they weren't even on course to win their top 10 easiest targets says it all.Chameleon said:
The main serious problem for Labour is that their canvassing data is absolutely useless - they somehow had no idea of how they were doing. If this isn't rectified we'll see them waste many activists on safe or unassailable seats while ignoring marginals in future.Artist said:
Something went badly wrong for Labour in the East Midlands in particular, both in the General Election and the local elections.Pulpstar said:
Nick Palmer (Sorry Nick !) - "We've got Labour activists helping us out from Sherwood because it's SOWN UP".felix said:
Battersea - hordes of Labour activists poured in last week because it was 'interesting' - Tory maj up over 2000antifrank said:Looking back to last week, what was the most overheated claim made for any particular seat?
Maidstone & The Weald must be high on the list. We were told that Helen Grant was "toast". Her majority? 10,709.
The Labour ground game was something else.
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@GuidoFawkes: UKIP NEC reject Farage resignation0
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That's ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. Bloody champagne socialists. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL7
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I've heard and read some astonishing things from left-wing friends and relatives over the weekend. It's genuine anguish. I mean, yes, I'd have been disappointed if the Tories had lost (or drawn and EdM had got in), but I wouldn't have been slashing my wrists about it.TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL7
I've had great trouble biting my lip and keeping schtum - a sad state of affairs though when, because you're right of centre and economically liberal, you have to keep quiet about it to avoid social ostracision!
No wonder people lie to pollsters!0 -
"In the Year of Our Lord 2015, Scottish patriots, starving and outnumbered, charged the Lobbies of Westminster. They voted like Warrior-Poets. They voted like Scotsmen. And they won their Freedom!"Slackbladder said:Angus Robertson @ARobertsonSNP 2 mins2 minutes ago
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP0 -
@steve_hawkes: Nigel Farage has withdrawn his resignation and will stay leader of UKIP - he joins the Establishment !0
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https://orderorder.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/ibiza.jpg?w=900
Maybe he is just getting the info through that the Exit Polling isn't looking so good for Labour....0 -
Un-smoke me a Kipper?TheScreamingEagles said:Farage another liar politician
https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedUKPol/status/5977737801534054420 -
Scottish executive? Is that Sturgeon et al?RobD said:
Hasn't been called the Scottish Executive in years. Anyway, I assume things like this are a reserve power?Scott_P said:Aaaaand we're off...
@JackofKent: Scottish Executive has just confirmed to me it will invite Scottish Parliament to not consent to Human Rights Act repeal.0 -
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
As a thread what's going to happen in 2020 is for the birds, and far too soon to think about the future 5 years ahead. A hell of a lot can turn in 5 hours, days, weeks or months.
I shall be communing with the London office of UKIP in a few days; I'll let you know whats happening within reason if I'm able.0 -
Shame Labour's NEC didn't have the same vision.Scott_P said:@GuidoFawkes: UKIP NEC reject Farage resignation
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They should take a lead from LibLab and ditch their failed loser leader.Scott_P said:@steve_hawkes: Nigel Farage has withdrawn his resignation and will stay leader of UKIP - he joins the Establishment !
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So does that mean the SNP Westminster leader (Robertson?) gets to ask 2 questions a week at PMQs like Nick used to (and presumably Farron - assuming it is he - will now simply have to catch the Speaker's eye?)Slackbladder said:Angus Robertson @ARobertsonSNP 2 mins2 minutes ago
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP
If so, wonder how long before Salmond assumes the mantle?0 -
True. He could at least have cut down on Cabinet and merged ministries whilst keeping same number of posts.FrancisUrquhart said:
There are just way way way too many ministers.Bob__Sykes said:I also hoped there might have been a pruning of Government departments and trimming back of Ministers as a result. Shame, would have been consistent with the need to save billions.
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So, will David Cameron be Malleus Scotorum.Sunil_Prasannan said:
"In the Year of Our Lord 2015, Scottish patriots, starving and outnumbered, charged the Lobbies of Westminster. They voted like Warrior-Poets. They voted like Scotsmen. And they won their Freedom!"Slackbladder said:Angus Robertson @ARobertsonSNP 2 mins2 minutes ago
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP0 -
Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are also going to unresign then?0
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WTF UKIP?0
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She's another clueless journalist preaching to the converted within The Guardian bubble.Bob__Sykes said:
I've heard and read some astonishing things from left-wing friends and relatives over the weekend. It's genuine anguish. I mean, yes, I'd have been disappointed if the Tories had lost (or drawn and EdM had got in), but I wouldn't have been slashing my wrists about it.TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL7
I've had great trouble biting my lip and keeping schtum - a sad state of affairs though when, because you're right of centre and economically liberal, you have to keep quiet about it to avoid social ostracision!
No wonder people lie to pollsters!
Labour tried 'Vote Tory, and your children will be eaten' last week, and failed.
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Perhaps Ed left for Ibiza too soon ?0
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I could see him sitting there at his keyboard, giggling manically while writing that. I mean, it has to be satire, no one, and I mean no one, can be that silly.Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
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I hope anyone with a paper betslip on that got down the bookies quickly. Other bets you should probably cash quickly - Bradford West Labour; Belfast South SDLP.Scott_P said:@steve_hawkes: Nigel Farage has withdrawn his resignation and will stay leader of UKIP - he joins the Establishment !
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What things has he done that make you think he is anti-motorist?Bob__Sykes said:Disappointed that McLoughin remains SoS for Transport.
Hates motorists. I'd have hoped with a Tory Majority, we might have had more of a "Top Gear" inspired transport policy.
And thinking of motoring expert Tory mates of Cameron with time on their hands...
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It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
Yes!!!!Scott_P said:@steve_hawkes: Nigel Farage has withdrawn his resignation and will stay leader of UKIP - he joins the Establishment !
4/6 was value after all
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Perhaps Tony Blair should unresign.TheScreamingEagles said:Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are also going to unresign then?
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Farage's cult of personality is going to destroy UKIP.0
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Well, thats the way to make UKIP look professional, and not a bunch of utter fruitloops.0
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Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a London-based freelance writer. She co-founded The Vagenda blog and is co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. She tweets @rhiannonlucycantifrank said:
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
SeanT it is then.TheScreamingEagles said:
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a London-based freelance writer. She co-founded The Vagenda blog and is co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. She tweets @rhiannonlucycantifrank said:
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
With the EU referendum coming up it makes sense for Farage to stay in the meantime. After the referendum they can get Suzanne Evans in, to try and broaden their appeal to the extent they can win seats.0
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The wailing and howling reaction of the Left to this election victory has been simply hilarious. There really are thousands of them out there who believe their own propaganda.TheScreamingEagles said:
I think I might start trolling Comment is Free again.Casino_Royale said:
Oh Lord, give me strength.TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL7
The Tory majority government is giving me the horn.
Billions of welfare cuts to fund tax for millionaires, as we force single mums to go on the game to make ends meet.
Whenever I want a laugh I grab a bag of popcorn and read Comment Is Free.0 -
Where is Sean T BTW?antifrank said:
SeanT it is then.TheScreamingEagles said:
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a London-based freelance writer. She co-founded The Vagenda blog and is co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. She tweets @rhiannonlucycantifrank said:
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
There's a posting on lallandspeatworrier discussing the issue (and linking to other relevant blog posts).RobD said:
Hasn't been called the Scottish Executive in years. Anyway, I assume things like this are a reserve power?Scott_P said:Aaaaand we're off...
@JackofKent: Scottish Executive has just confirmed to me it will invite Scottish Parliament to not consent to Human Rights Act repeal.
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I particularly liked the 'my best childbearing years' bit. Sean at his best.antifrank said:It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?
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IndyRef = Falkirk?Sean_F said:
So, will David Cameron be Malleus Scotorum.Sunil_Prasannan said:
"In the Year of Our Lord 2015, Scottish patriots, starving and outnumbered, charged the Lobbies of Westminster. They voted like Warrior-Poets. They voted like Scotsmen. And they won their Freedom!"Slackbladder said:Angus Robertson @ARobertsonSNP 2 mins2 minutes ago
NEWSFLASH: Officially confirmed that @theSNP now has third party status at House of Commons #SNP0 -
Oh come on, it's a spoof! It's like the racism, sexism and homophobia of Thomas the Tank Engine; the cuts to funding for ethnic minority poets; and "Somewhere today. The First Woman to be Raped in Space has been Born."Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
Thanks for the pointer.Carnyx said:
There's a posting on lallandspeatworrier discussing the issue (and linking to other relevant blog posts).RobD said:
Hasn't been called the Scottish Executive in years. Anyway, I assume things like this are a reserve power?Scott_P said:Aaaaand we're off...
@JackofKent: Scottish Executive has just confirmed to me it will invite Scottish Parliament to not consent to Human Rights Act repeal.0 -
The last one was seriously a thing??Sean_F said:
Oh come on, it's a spoof! It's like the racism, sexism and homophobia of Thomas the Tank Engine; the cuts to funding for ethnic minority poets; and "Somewhere today. The First Woman to be Raped in Space has been Born."Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
come back Carswell, you're too good for these guys.0
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I can see some of those Scottish seats being lost to Labour for good - E Renfrewshire, D&G, etc should be Conservative seats if Ruth D can continue her good work/0
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On the third day, #edstone was removed from the tomb entrance a Farage was resurrected.0
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It was an article about how to ensure there was no racism and sexism on Mars.RobD said:
The last one was seriously a thing??Sean_F said:
Oh come on, it's a spoof! It's like the racism, sexism and homophobia of Thomas the Tank Engine; the cuts to funding for ethnic minority poets; and "Somewhere today. The First Woman to be Raped in Space has been Born."Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70 -
There are many not suitable to put into writing on this esteemed site.antifrank said:
It does indeed read like a SeanT pastiche. Has anyone investigated the anagrammatic potential of "Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett"?Richard_Nabavi said:
'Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett' must be another of SeanT's pseudonyms, surely? I mean, weltschmerz?Chameleon said:
That's ridiculous. 'Waves of despair, punctuated by panic, anxiety, paranoia, and fear. A profound weltschmerz and a curious lack of appetite, not to mention a high-pitched monotone in my left ear that sadly, this time, cannot be put down to our decrepit fridge. I keep remembering and then forgetting; a welcome pleasant thought will be interrupted by the terrifying reminder of what they are going to do to the Human Rights Act. As my father said, “It’s all too awful.”'TheScreamingEagles said:Peak Guardian
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Why it’s OK to cry about this election
Emotion is derided as a weakness of the left, but many of us have loved ones likely to suffer under the Tories – or simply feel empathy for those who will
http://bit.ly/1J5rGL70
