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The other important news is that Goldsmith has persuaded, another contender, Nick de Bois, to be his campaign manager, which is a sign that people see his nomination as inevitable.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRnSnfiUI54
I shall be suitably punished for the worst pun in PB history premature publication.
So 79% of Zac's constituency don't want him to be their MP anymore?
Yougov in their Evening Standard Poll last week had Jowell leading Zac 35% - 26%, but Khan level with Zac on 29% each. Yougov also had Jowell ahead with Labour voters for the Labour nomination, albeit with a narrower lead with Labour voters than Zac had with Tory voters on Sol Campbell, his closest rival for the Tory nomination
https://yougov.co.uk/news/categories/politics/
2) It was said on the previous thread this makes Jowell the necessary Labour choice as the only one who could stop the Tories - but surely Labour are sufficiently strong in the capital more than one candidate could stop a good Tory candidate, even if victory is by no mean certain?
positive economic analysis
http://www.economicsuk.com/blog/002103.html#more
Presumably Sadiq Khan’s response to the good news was ‘the voters are bastards’ ?
In a certain Premier Inn there are books left/donated by guests that P Inn sell in aid of Great Ormond St Hospital. As I sad idly by waiting for a friend, I notice a book in the bookcase which just said Russell Brand. I picked it up, more wondering why anyone would read a book by such a nasty piece of work, and the book fell open to a page where he was describing how he took a girl to a hotel room and how uspet he was because she just took her clothes off out of sight and he missed the excitement of the removal of bra and panties..
What a sad man if only because he feels the need to write about it and let the public know of his fantasies..
9 SNP
4 Con (I suppose we can add Goldie)
2 Lab
Mr. Antifrank, they're a bugger for stories (whether long or short) as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PalZQapEnbk
I'm happy
We aren't all members of the latte-sipping metropolitan elite.
Where's the thread on pigeon racing?
That's a very precise number.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/politics-blog/11690678/Labours-witch-hunt-against-Tory-Liz-Kendall-is-a-fatal-error.html
Keiran Pedley writes:
" Amidst the backdrop of anti-austerity protests over the weekend, the Labour Party leadership campaign has kicked off in earnest. There are already signs that it might not be a pleasant one.
Having got the debate they wanted, with the inclusion of Jeremy Corbyn on the ballot, some Labour supporters seem determined to use this debate to brand one candidate – Liz Kendall – a Tory. Such rhetoric can only hurt Labour as it starts on the rocky road back to power.
Lots of bitchy comments about Liz Kendall from rivals in this Telegraph piece. Rather suggests they're worried: http://t.co/DEar3AY2UL
— David Skelton (@DJSkelton) June 15, 2015
These accusations say much about the state of the Labour Party in 2015. There are signs that many in the party simply cannot accept the reality of May’s defeat. Despite the "twitterstorms’ and "Milifandoms", Labour achieved some 2 million fewer votes than the Conservatives whilst Ukip achieved nearly 4 million of its own."
It's one we can all participate in.
Is AV the only way to keep Scotland in the Union?
Nice to have him as a supporter. But a serious mayoral contender, he is not.
The EU: It Means Nothing To Me.
Even though I don't buy this bs about centrists being what Labour needs in general, my instinct would be that Tessa is the best candidate for this simply because she'll remind people of the Olympics - and who wouldn't want to be reminded of the Olympics?
Major disturbance outside French end of channel Tunnel. Trains stopped. Train heading to Calais now stopped and is retuning back to London without crossing
Sky news reports many lorries being attacked and broken into as they go by slowlytoward the port.
Initial reports Ferry services suspended ???
"operation stack" now implemented on the M2 motorway now in operation.
As a result of strike action there are many slow moving lorries and people have been trying to board all day. Sky Reports indicate thousands (not hundreds) but thousands are now attempting to board lorries and or break through.
Drivers including holiday makers tool by FO keep your car doors locked and windows closed when passing through the area.
I think the French will let them or will be just overwhelmed eventually.
It has to be asked again and again why do they live for months in France like they do just to get here. We all know the answer of course so that is the only way to stop this and to hell with the European courts, Schengen and the EU.
A large number of people are heading over the channel into France the other way for holidays so it's not that bad in France they they need to be risking life and limb to get over here. They need to enforce their claim in France and if failed the French have to deal with them . Slim chance they will probably just give them a passport and wave them on.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/exclusive-uk-political-parties-used-rentacrowd-during-the-general-election-10339061.html
Lembit Öpik @lembitopik
I'm thinking of standing for mayor of London. Nobody else sounds as credible as me. Views?
Ladbrokes Politics @LadPolitics
@lembitopik 500/1
I saw Campbell play for Spurs when he was a teenager, one of my favourite all time players, wen he left for that other lot I was distraught. Listening to him try to talk seriously about politics is cringeworthy.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/exclusive-uk-political-parties-used-rentacrowd-during-the-general-election-10339061.html
Latest just reported
Euro tunnel now suspended
Illegal immigrants have now gained access to terminal and have breached security
My wife and I both voted "Yes" in his ballot so we are part of the 79% in favour of him standing.
But in the comments section we both said that if he becomes Mayor we expect him to stand down as an MP. He shouldn't try to do both jobs.
As far as I can see, on his website and in his announcement, he has made no comment on this.
Of course, if the Government approves Heathrow, Zac has promised to stand down anyway as a Conservative MP. I assumed he would stand again in the subsequent by-election as an independent. But running for Mayor would complicate this. It will depend on the timing of the Heathrow announcement.
Immigrants in channel tunnel hence Eurostar cancel all servies for today
Eurostar say cancel journey next two days if not important or find another route.
Latest reports also indicate cross channel Ferries service is suspended in Calais
Eurostar cancel all services today
Sky are reporting that the latter have invaded the Eurostar terminal.
(For those thinking of a thread on a second referendum)