YoungWillz

A. I didn't say it was unfair. I'm just pointing out that the Thatcherite line that May is following obviously isn't working. People are still going on strike despite her best efforts. The Government say they are for the workers - the same Government that yet again made it harder for you to take an employer to a tribunal, and practically impossible in some cases. I'll absolutely agree with you there. B. "Comrade"? Branding people this way is the same way May says you're not patriotic if you don't agree with her. The same as Labour brand "ordinary people". As both parties brand people by class, thus perpetuating the same old struggles which have constipated this country for generations. I'm for the death penalty in certain circumstances. I'm for big business, provided they pay their taxes and don't take their workers for granted, maybe even ethical capitalism. I'm even against gay marriage - that surprised you, didn't it? Everyone is different with differing opinions on certain issues. Don't bunch me in with some homogenous group that doesn't exist.

Children slaying not a crime against humanity? Anyway, happy to see you RA and cool got some real points on the board!

Well it was either impeachment or assassination. Anyway, did the Americans not realise they were voting for a Russian placeman? Land of the free ruled by a dictator?

Ah yes, the Summer there was no Summer...

Report here that Jean Fritz, children's author, has died aged 101. https://twitter.com/PWKidsBookshelf/status/864606579060084737 DDP Pick.

I've predicted UKIP gains too. Must still be on a high after the Portugal win in Eurovish!

Yeah, but the Westminster leaders are always fair game for this game. I thought about including Chuka then didn't. But possibly.... The Tory up against Alex Salmond is known already as "four jobs", two of which are already political and all of which take second place to his international refereeing. He ain't gonna beat Alex on that record...but if he does, independence will soon follow...

Ok, here's my entry: 01. Morley and Outwood (Con) - to be taken by Lab 02. Eastbourne (Con) - to be taken by Lib Dems 03. Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (Con) - to be taken by SNP 04. Twickenham (Con) - to be taken by Lib Dems 05. Croydon Central (Con) - to be taken by Lab 06. City of Chester (Lab) - to be taken by Con 07. North East Derbyshire (Lab) - to be taken by Con 08. Edinburgh South (Lab) - to be taken by SNP 09. Blackpool South (Lab) - to be taken by Con 10. Bristol East (Lab) - to be taken by Con 11. Orkney and Shetland (LibDems) - to be taken by SNP 12. Sheffield Hallam (LibDems) - to be taken by Lab 13. East Renfrewshire (SNP) - to be taken by Con 14. North East Fife (SNP) - to be taken by LibDems 15. Richmond Park (LibDems) - to be taken by Con 16. Wrexham (Lab) - to be taken by Con 17. Bury South (Lab) - to be taken by Con 18. Birmingham Yardley (Lab) - to be taken by LibDems 19. Cardiff Central (Lab) - to be taken by LibDems 20. Gedling (Lab) - to be taken by Con 21. Boston and Skegness (Con) - to be taken by UKIP 22. Yeovil (Con) - to be taken by LibDems 23. South Thanet (Con) - to be taken by UKIP 24. Westminster North (Lab) - to be taken by Con 25. Birmingham Erdington (Lab) - to be taken by Con.

So, plenty of contenders now the candidates' lists have been verified? Theresa May Jeremy Corbyn Angus Robertson Tim Farron Paul Nuttall Caroline Lucas Mhairi Black David Mundell Zak Goldsmith David Davies Mary Creagh Vince Cable Gloria De Piero Ed Miliband Nick Clegg Anna Soubry Clive Lewis Ian Murray Alistair Carmichael Any more?

The Government recently made it more difficult for people to go on strike...(but they are all for worker's rights, now there's an election). So, the nurses want to go on strike, fresh wave of rail workers' strikes and remember the junior doctors? (All in Conservative England). Great, isn't it?

Death Notice for Sir David William Perceval Cooke, 12th Baronet aged 82. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=david-william-perceval-cooke&pid=185396912 Wiki (Mention): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooke_baronets#Cooke_baronets.2C_of_Wheatley_Hall_.281661.29

Ian Brady keeps it tight for me: DL - 4 YW - 4

Hefner. It's time.

I gather a few more points. Ah well. Lower reaches on my table.

Ian Brady is my first hit on this pool for 2017.

Vicki Letele dead. http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/05/convicted-fraudster-vicki-letele-dies-of-cancer-after-prison-release.html

Fred Talbot latest trial: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-39926015

Not Physical anymore...

Apostrophe alert!

Report of the death of Pierre DeMudd, sometime trumpet player and vocalist with The Dazz Band. https://www.soultracks.com/story-pierre-demudd-dies Let It All Blow (UK #12, 1984):

For some reason I always think of forklift trucks when I see that phrase...

Remember when Charles Manson was gravely ill? Anyway, time will tell...

Baftards!

Did Kwouk get snubbed again?

Likely as the Daily Mirror? http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/young-woman-who-made-heartfelt-10420677