Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted June 4 Watched the Scottish leaders debate last night. Fucking arseholes talking over each other making it impossible to hear who the better liar was. These bastard couldn't agree on the colour of shite. Was supposed to be a debate, not an argument no one could hear. [Rant over] 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 4 There's a lot of weirdos in the Tories but Swayne is one of the biggest 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sod's Law 445 Posted June 4 Anyone else here think that Farage's sudden U-turn on standing as a candidate might have something to do with the new 'convicted felon' status of his buddy in America who he was planning to spend the summer with? I also reckon the financial woes over at GBNews might have played a role. This is his last desperate bid to stay somewhat relevant in the face of his last notable gob-venting outlet crashing and burning over the next year or so. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 4 3 minutes ago, Sod's Law said: Anyone else here think that Farage's sudden U-turn on standing as a candidate might have something to do with the new 'convicted felon' status of his buddy in America who he was planning to spend the summer with? I also reckon the financial woes over at GBNews might have played a role. This is his last desperate bid to stay somewhat relevant in the face of his last notable gob-venting outlet crashing and burning over the next year or so. 100% it's connected in some way. Said here previosly that it would be interesting to see if GB News falls away either going online a la Talk TV or all together after July as I suspect Ofcom will finally get their finger out of their arse from July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted June 4 8 minutes ago, Sod's Law said: Anyone else here think that Farage's sudden U-turn on standing as a candidate might have something to do with the new 'convicted felon' status of his buddy in America who he was planning to spend the summer with? I also reckon the financial woes over at GBNews might have played a role. This is his last desperate bid to stay somewhat relevant in the face of his last notable gob-venting outlet crashing and burning over the next year or so. I think a lot of people told him to stand. Of course, those were the voices in his head saying "Nige, you could actually win a seat, the Tories are in wipeout mode". It is simply self-advancement, self interest. A man who blames absolutely every ill the UK is suffering on immigration. Unfortunately, he has been handed that platform by a Government who has let it get out of control, but it is a ridiculous one issue party. First it was the EU, then Brexit wasn't done properly, now this. He's simply the National Front/BNP representative of today. As bad as Galloway. Forget the other issues about GB News etc, that is the real story here. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted June 4 27 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: 100% it's connected in some way. Said here previosly that it would be interesting to see if GB News falls away either going online a la Talk TV or all together after July as I suspect Ofcom will finally get their finger out of their arse from July. Polling shows Labour is winning among GB News viewers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 4 1 hour ago, The Old Crem said: Polling shows Labour is winning among GB News viewers. Both of them. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted June 4 3 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: There's a lot of weirdos in the Tories but Swayne is one of the biggest Imagine wishing it was 1887 again in 1924 and that gives you perspective on how out of time the likes of Swayne are these days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 4 "There isn't a Waitrose near where we live but if there was we wouldn't be shopping at it" 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted June 4 3 hours ago, YoungWillz said: I think a lot of people told him to stand. Of course, those were the voices in his head saying "Nige, you could actually win a seat, the Tories are in wipeout mode". It is simply self-advancement, self interest. A man who blames absolutely every ill the UK is suffering on immigration. Unfortunately, he has been handed that platform by a Government who has let it get out of control, but it is a ridiculous one issue party. First it was the EU, then Brexit wasn't done properly, now this. He's simply the National Front/BNP representative of today. As bad as Galloway. Forget the other issues about GB News etc, that is the real story here. Come the next election he will probably be leader of the opposition having either taken over the Tories or reform having eclipsed the Tories. And my bold prediction is he will be PM sometime in the next 15 years. It just feels inevitable just like how Boris felt inevitable for so long. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,136 Posted June 4 3 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: There's a lot of weirdos in the Tories but Swayne is one of the biggest Is Michael Fabricant standing again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 4 12 minutes ago, Toast said: Is Michael Fabricant standing again? S'pose he'll have to now his OH Andy Street is out of a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 807 Posted June 4 19 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Tremendous Shapps would stand a better chance if his name on the ballot paper was "Sebastian Fox". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 4 Cometh the hour, cometh the man all over Führage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 4 Even Tice can't help but smile 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted June 4 5 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: There's a lot of weirdos in the Tories but Swayne is one of the biggest WTF is this. THE DEAD PARTY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 4 What's gonna happen to all the Tory seats, Ed? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted June 4 Now Ed Davey is doing board games! Next stop I'm sure will be playground, where he sits on a swing to show the swing to the Lib Dems! I love how they are having a whale of a time and still managing to get their message across. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 4 Bloody thing won't embed but this is another 5s highlight of Führage's campaign day: https://twitter.com/implausibleblog/status/1797990140482335205 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 4 2024 General Election Wet Clothing Tally Ed Davey: 2 Rishi Sunak: 1 Nigel Farage: 1 Keir Starmer: 0 Carla Denyer: 0 John Swinney: 0 Rhun ap Iorwerth: 0 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted June 4 4 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: "There isn't a Waitrose near where we live but if there was we wouldn't be shopping at it" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 4 Didn't want to post about this until it was available on iplayer but did anybody catch the disgraceful Tory Party Political Broadcast last night? Fucking disgusting. How do you know when a party is losing an election? When they turn to fear to try and win. Find the scariest voiceover man we can and make a load of unfounded claims about Labour. Yeah, that'll do it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0020b6p/party-election-broadcasts-conservative-party-03062024 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
