maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted March 5, 2015 Cameron has the ace card of political balance in his hand. Broadcasters won't be allowed to leave out the governing party as it would be against electoral law. Ah well, it's an American thing anyway and that only works there because they only have two parties. This could have consequences in the next parliament however. Should the Tories hobble along as a minority government they'll get shit all done because the opposing parties hate their guts and will stop them passing any laws. Interesting times ahead... Not entirely sure on this either because the coalition muddies the waters and Clegg's already jumped in with an offer of debating with Milliband. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted March 6, 2015 On PM yesterday a Conservative made an interesting point that when Tony Blair didn't want a debate in 2001 the broadcasters just walked away. However, Cameron did argue for the debates to take place in 2010 so he looks a little hypocritical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 6, 2015 However, Cameron did argue for the debates to take place in 2010 so he looks a little hypocritical. A politician being hypocritical. Film @11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,596 Posted March 6, 2015 I thought Grant Shapps made a very coherent case in defence of his party leader last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted March 6, 2015 I thought Grant Shapps made a very coherent case in defence of his party leader last night. BBC NEWSNIGHT Do you mind? Someone could be driving a truck or operating heavy machinery as they read this forum! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 6, 2015 here's a pic of David Cameron out on the campaign trail today... http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2540/3894068853_3a3a7bf5e3_z.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 9, 2015 Grinaidus getting worried on the socialist luvvies behalf.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted March 9, 2015 It has been said that the past is a foreign country... Which is ironic really as that where most of the UKIP supporters come from..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 10, 2015 It has been said that the past is a foreign country... Which is ironic really as that where most of the UKIP supporters come from..... Unless they're able to trace their heritage back to the original Britons, in which case we're all foreigners. I've only ever met one person who could and that line stopped as his wife was/is Irish. I don't think I've seen the level of racism that UKIP supporters display since the late 70s. many of them remind me of Tim Roth's character from the film "Made In Britain". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 12, 2015 The last British Prime Minister to 'win' an election was Tony Blair...in 2005. If this next election goes the way it seems it will this could mean we will have gone 15 years without a leader with any mandate (and yes, I am aware Tony Blair only won about 33% of the vote in 2005). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted March 12, 2015 The trouble is that at the moment the potential scenarios playing out in the opinion polls suggest that because of the collapse in the LD vote a two party coalition will not reach the magic number. Kenneth Baker's Government of National Unity might be the only stable option. Rematch in 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Grinaidus getting worried on the socialist luvvies behalf.. nice to see racism is still alive and well in cartoons ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted March 12, 2015 The trouble is that at the moment the potential scenarios playing out in the opinion polls suggest that because of the collapse in the LD vote a two party coalition will not reach the magic number. Kenneth Baker's Government of National Unity might be the only stable option. Rematch in 2017. Stable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted March 12, 2015 Has anyone decided who they're voting for yet then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,596 Posted March 12, 2015 Has anyone decided who they're voting for yet then? I've decided who I'm not voting for, so it looks like the 'least worst' candidate will get my vote. We did have this candidate listed as standing, but she seems to have withdrawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted March 12, 2015 The trouble is that at the moment the potential scenarios playing out in the opinion polls suggest that because of the collapse in the LD vote a two party coalition will not reach the magic number. Kenneth Baker's Government of National Unity might be the only stable option. Rematch in 2017. Stable? Yes Like where you keep the asses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 12, 2015 I'lll be voting by proxy as by the time I get my ballot card, there's barely enough time to send in a vote via post in time for the election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 12, 2015 Grinaidus getting worried on the socialist luvvies behalf.. nice to see racism is still alive and well in cartoons ! Not just in the cartoons http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31846453 Nick Farage allegedly stated that he would axe racial discrimination laws in the UK if elected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 16, 2015 Cameron said that is was "despicable" that Labour haven't ruled out some sort of informal deal with the SNP. Doesn't he realise that last September, the Scottish people agreed that Scotland was part of the UK? Therefore, whatever happens in May, the Scottish people will elect who they best think will represent their interests in the Westminster UK parliament. Is he determined to make sure the Scottish Tories get precisely ZERO votes north of the border? It's the Scottish Nationalist Party, not Islamic State! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,438 Posted March 16, 2015 Cameron said that is was "despicable" that Labour haven't ruled out some sort of informal deal with the SNP. Doesn't he realise that last September, the Scottish people agreed that Scotland was part of the UK? Therefore, whatever happens in May, the Scottish people will elect who they best think will represent their interests in the Westminster UK parliament. Is he determined to make sure the Scottish Tories get precisely ZERO votes north of the border? It's the Scottish Nationalist Party, not Islamic State! Scots are only part of the UK if they vote the right way, naturally. Of course, coalitions were perfectly fine in May 2010! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted March 16, 2015 Cameron said that is was "despicable" that Labour haven't ruled out some sort of informal deal with the SNP. Doesn't he realise that last September, the Scottish people agreed that Scotland was part of the UK? Therefore, whatever happens in May, the Scottish people will elect who they best think will represent their interests in the Westminster UK parliament. Is he determined to make sure the Scottish Tories get precisely ZERO votes north of the border? It's the Scottish Nationalist Party, not Islamic State! Scots are only part of the UK if they vote the right way, naturally. Of course, coalitions were perfectly fine in May 2010! Now the talk is of minority government. Big push from the media on this, which makes me chuckle as a Scot. Why? Because Labour's last minority government up to 1979 led to 18 years of Conservative rule. And then when Major's Conservative government became minority, this ushered in 13 years of Labour rule. (First past the post, dontcha know old boy). And these massive majorities for both these complacent parties have led us to here, and both apparently quoting their divine right to rule, one or the other (no doubt others will quote a 400 year old reference to Scottish monarchs, but the Stuarts were a UK party...think Jim Murphy today). Whereas in Scotland, the SNP's minority government up to 2011 actually led to a huge SNP majority elected by PR. So what is the UK afraid of? Good governance for once? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted March 27, 2015 Katie Hopkins will leave the UK if Labour wins. Labour majority now predicted to be 200 seats I reckon...http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/generalelection2015/katie-hopkins-promises-to-leave-the-uk-if-labour-get-elected-wins-ed-miliband-the-battle-for-number-10/ar-AAa4Vom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted March 27, 2015 Katie Hopkins will leave the UK if Labour wins. Labour majority now predicted to be 200 seats I reckon...http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/generalelection2015/katie-hopkins-promises-to-leave-the-uk-if-labour-get-elected-wins-ed-miliband-the-battle-for-number-10/ar-AAa4Vom She will have to go to the back of a fucking long queue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted March 27, 2015 Reckon the election result will be a bit of a surprise: My prediction is (seats calculated using electoral calculus): Conservative: 32% (300) Labour: 30% (302) UKIP: 20% (12) Green: 10% (2) Lib Dem: 5% (6) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted March 27, 2015 Reckon the election result will be a bit of a surprise: My prediction is (seats calculated using electoral calculus): Conservative: 32% (300) Labour: 30% (302) UKIP: 20% (12) Green: 10% (2) Lib Dem: 5% (6) How many SNP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
