UK General Election
Jun 9th 2017, 1:56 pm
#1831
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Red Eric
One huge rousing cheer for LOONY LEFTIES
I wear the label with pride this morning.
It's nice to have a recognizable Labour party back.
Jun 9th 2017, 2:19 pm
#1832
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Vexcore
I think the conservatives did this deliberately just to sabotage Brexit.
But let's wait n see...
But let's wait n see...
Jun 9th 2017, 2:20 pm
#1833
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Vexcore
I think the conservatives did this deliberately just to sabotage Brexit.
Brexit means Brexit. It's completely unsabotageable and you voted for it. Enjoy.
Jun 9th 2017, 2:26 pm
#1834
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Red Eric
It simply isn't possible to sabotage something that is as clearly defined as Brexit. Either you have a Brexit or you don't and there's no doubt at all that there will be a Brexit.
Brexit means Brexit. It's completely unsabotageable and you voted for it. Enjoy.
Brexit means Brexit. It's completely unsabotageable and you voted for it. Enjoy.
This was a General Election, admittedly the Green Party went on a fair bit about remoaning. Lib Dems made a few comments.
SNP were the biggest party talking about wanting to stay in, look what happened to them.
Jun 9th 2017, 2:59 pm
#1835
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Red Eric
Fantastic!And against the grain of pretty much all the press, as well and that's a real achievement. They've really gone over the top on this and it's backfired. Just imagine what could be achieved if we had balanced and informative print news reporting in the UK but at least it's been shown that it's possible to overcome. That gives a breathing space and a chance to progressive politics.
Mustn't forget the sacrifices made by the Greens either.
One huge rousing cheer for LOONY LEFTIES
BTW there's something in the Tory manifesto about doing away with 5 year fixed term parliaments but nothing on what's in mind as a replacement.
Even though a minority Govt is a bad option, I would have preferred Labour to prove themselves this time round. It will be too easy for Corbyn in opposition.
Last edited by lutonlad; Jun 9th 2017 at 3:02 pm.
Jun 9th 2017, 3:16 pm
#1836
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by lutonlad
Firstly, congratulations to Labour for running a far more effective and (importantly) nimble campaign. TM was atrocious.
Even though a minority Govt is a bad option, I would have preferred Labour to prove themselves this time round. It will be too easy for Corbyn in opposition.
Even though a minority Govt is a bad option, I would have preferred Labour to prove themselves this time round. It will be too easy for Corbyn in opposition.
Jun 9th 2017, 3:35 pm
#1837
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Boiler
This was a General Election, admittedly the Green Party went on a fair bit about remoaning. Lib Dems made a few comments.
SNP were the biggest party talking about wanting to stay in, look what happened to them.
All the parties opposed to the SNP fought on a unionist ticket.
All of the 3 main parties including the pro remain Libs took seats from the SNP.
Last edited by EMR; Jun 9th 2017 at 3:40 pm.
Jun 9th 2017, 3:47 pm
#1838
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by EMR
Don't worry, you will soon have Nigel back.
Originally Posted by Red Eric
It simply isn't possible to sabotage something that is as clearly defined as Brexit. Either you have a Brexit or you don't and there's no doubt at all that there will be a Brexit.
Brexit means Brexit. It's completely unsabotageable and you voted for it. Enjoy.
Brexit means Brexit. It's completely unsabotageable and you voted for it. Enjoy.
Wait n see.
Jun 9th 2017, 3:55 pm
#1839
So long...
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Red Eric
Mustn't forget the sacrifices made by the Greens either.
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
I wear the label with pride this morning.
It's nice to have a recognisable Labour party back.
It's nice to have a recognisable Labour party back.
Originally Posted by EMR
Don't worry, you will soon have Nigel back.
Originally Posted by Boiler
This was a General Election, admittedly the Green Party went on a fair bit about remoaning. Lib Dems made a few comments.
Jun 9th 2017, 4:07 pm
#1840
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by EMR
May visiting the palace at 12.30 , looks like a deal has been done with the anti gay, anti choice, pro brexit DUP.
Won't siding with the Unionists escalate the issues in NI?
Last edited by mrken30; Jun 9th 2017 at 4:14 pm.
Jun 9th 2017, 4:25 pm
#1841
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Re: UK General Election
This:
"One million 18- to 34-year-olds have registered to vote since the election was called."
And this.
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ative-campaign
I hope we get some durable political engagement now.
"One million 18- to 34-year-olds have registered to vote since the election was called."
And this.
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ative-campaign
I hope we get some durable political engagement now.
Jun 9th 2017, 4:31 pm
#1842
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
This:
"One million 18- to 34-year-olds have registered to vote since the election was called."
And this.
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ative-campaign
I hope we get some durable political engagement now.
"One million 18- to 34-year-olds have registered to vote since the election was called."
And this.
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ative-campaign
I hope we get some durable political engagement now.
Jun 9th 2017, 4:34 pm
#1843
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Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 5,758
Re: UK General Election
ooh.. DUP great.
No need to leave Texas anymore. Homophobic, anti-abortion and climate changer deniers now having influence in the UK government. Home from home really.
No need to leave Texas anymore. Homophobic, anti-abortion and climate changer deniers now having influence in the UK government. Home from home really.
Jun 9th 2017, 4:35 pm
#1844
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Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
This:
"One million 18- to 34-year-olds have registered to vote since the election was called."
And this.
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ative-campaign
I hope we get some durable political engagement now.
"One million 18- to 34-year-olds have registered to vote since the election was called."
And this.
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ative-campaign
I hope we get some durable political engagement now.
Jun 9th 2017, 4:42 pm
#1845
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Posts: 7,358
Re: UK General Election
Originally Posted by petitefrancaise
ooh.. DUP great.
No need to leave Texas anymore. Homophobic, anti-abortion and climate changer deniers now having influence in the UK government. Home from home really.
No need to leave Texas anymore. Homophobic, anti-abortion and climate changer deniers now having influence in the UK government. Home from home really.
Anti gay
Anti abortion
Denies climate change
Anti immigrants
Protectionists
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...uld-know-about
