RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 7 20 minutes ago, TQR said: Time for another GE result prediction based on a poll? Go on then. WeThink Polling (6-7 Jun) has this: Sunak's recent antics could mean we see more and more predictions like this. Those are fascinating numbers. Particularly the fact that the Greens will win Bristol but lose Brighton. That would be galling to them. (Oh, and the Tories having 30 seats is hilarious). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 Ed Davey as LOTO ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 2 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: Tory candidate for Hemel Hempstead withdraws about an hour before the nomination deadline 14.5 k Maj!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted June 7 Anyone know if the Tories missed the deadline anywhere? Given last minute withdrawals and the fact they had around 200 empty spots 48 hours ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 If I'm not mistaken If Sunak does loses his seat he'd be the first Tory leader since Arthur Balfour to lose his seat at a GE. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted June 7 3 minutes ago, TQR said: Anyone know if the Tories missed the deadline anywhere? Given last minute withdrawals and the fact they had around 200 empty spots 48 hours ago... Rotherham allegedly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 2 minutes ago, TQR said: Anyone know if the Tories missed the deadline anywhere? Given last minute withdrawals and the fact they had around 200 empty spots 48 hours ago... Michael Crick saying Rotherham the only seat and that was due to a very last minute withdrawal. A seat they definitely wouldn't be winning anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 7 8 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: If I'm not mistaken If Sunak does loses his seat he'd be the first Tory leader since Arthur Balfour to lose his seat at a GE. He'd also be the first sitting PM to lose his seat since Balfour in 1906. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 1 minute ago, RoverAndOut said: He'd also be the first sitting PM to lose his seat since Balfour in 1906. Wasn't PM Liberals had a minority Govt for a month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted June 7 35 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Michael Crick saying Rotherham the only seat and that was due to a very last minute withdrawal. A seat they definitely wouldn't be winning anyway But without them Reform could stage a big upset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 7 Everything about this clip is equal parts hilarious and infuriating. I think the airport quote in the last minute is the piece de resistance though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 282 Posted June 7 I've just seen the Statement of Persons Nominated for my constituency, and I recognise a local married couple amongst the names nominating the Reform candidate. I didn't expect to see their names there at all. Plus the local nutter who constantly runs vendettas against planning application is the Proposer for one of the fringe parties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted June 7 Gosh. I fear for Mordaunt’s mental health. I’m being serious, I genuinely hope that when she loses her seat she seeks therapy; she’s so brimming with fury and hatred you can see it eating her up. She might not be completely beyond help like, say, Farage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted June 7 It's a catfight! Mordaunt looks like she's already lost her seat and is having a barney before going out to get absolutely rat-arsed. Rayner still looks jumpy about certain policies. Flynn getting a lot of support. Farage is a very confident performer, but continues to blame everything on immigration - won't talk much about his own policies, preferring to deflect on other parties' failure. LibDem has genuine personal passion, but not much traction for their policies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted June 7 Actually quite impressed with Daisy Cooper so far. By all accounts she was an effective communicator on Question Time too. Tell you what, the Lib Dems are having a bloody good election campaign. Carla Denyer’s doing well to talk about policy and avoid scraps. Flynn and Rayner are good at scraps. Farage and Mordaunt are stuck in scrap mode. ap Iorwerth appears to just want a lovely chat and a coffee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 16 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: It's a catfight! Mordaunt looks like she's already lost her seat and is having a barney before going out to get absolutely rat-arsed. Rayner still looks jumpy about certain policies. Flynn getting a lot of support. Farage is a very confident performer, but continues to blame everything on immigration - won't talk much about his own policies, preferring to deflect on other parties' failure. LibDem has genuine personal passion, but not much traction for their policies. Sunak and D-Day has pretty much sealed that along with ending her leadership ambitions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted June 7 Audience Member: Why is it that when parties want your vote they promise so much but, when they’re elected, nothing gets done? Mishal Hussein: Penny Mordaunt? *audience laughs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 7 Pinch of salt given he's GB news but all the same. .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 7 Catching up on the debate (watched the football again - that wasn't worth the effort). I'm about 40 minutes in, so far it's been the Immigration Election, the Cost-of-Living Election and the Change Election. Wish they'd make their minds up. And Michal Hussain should have reiterated that Penny Mordaunt was lying about the £2,000 figure since Penny shouted all over her the first time she said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 7 2 hours ago, TQR said: Audience Member: Why is it that when parties want your vote they promise so much but, when they’re elected, nothing gets done? Mishal Hussein: Penny Mordaunt? *audience laughs* Why the hell is Angela not making the obvious point? "Nothing gets done, Linda? The last Labour government set up the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. Introduced the Minimum Wage. Brought peace to Northern Ireland. Introduced Civil Partnerships. Brought in the Human Rights Act. Reduced NHS Waiting Times. Improved School Outcomes. We transformed Britain. Since the Tories came in, local authorities have seen their budgets slashed, NHS waiting times have skyrocketed, schools are falling apart, the cost-of-living has gone through the roof and they've spent a decade trying to make a success out of Brexit. Is it any wonder you've lost all hope?" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nantonian2013 50 Posted June 7 4(!) different Independents in my constituency. Will be disappointed if none of them are complete nutters. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
