Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Thought she was toast. I thnk @Toast would be most insulted to be mistaken for a politician. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,060 Posted June 9, 2017 What's the odds on Tezza stepping aside before noon BST? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted June 9, 2017 As an American, this is my first British election that I've actively spectated. I am truly shocked, but can't say I am surprised at what I just saw. We experienced this back in November. I guess we can say that both countries should never trust polls any more. I did root for May but I can't say too much as I don't live in the country. The future of the United Kingdom is looking almost as grim as the United States' right now. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted June 9, 2017 This is the third electoral mess of the current Tory era, after Scottish Independence and Brexit. The third 50:50-outcome that is decided by a hair's breadth. This cannot be good for the health of the country. And some people want Brexit vote 2.0, or ScotInd. 2.0, and they'll probably get election 2.0 (with 1.0 an unnecessary snap election). These have been messy years. Apparently Britain doesn't know what it wants. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted June 9, 2017 I guess May will try to keep in power any way possible and enter the Brexit talks with a 1-2-seat majority awkwardly cobbled together. That majority will fall apart after a couple of weeks/months and re-elections will result in Prime Minister Corbyn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted June 9, 2017 If it comes to coalition governments then the Tories are screwed. The SNP are far more likely to join with labour than the Tories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,654 Posted June 9, 2017 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: What's the odds on Tezza stepping aside before noon BST? Probably fairly long Be interesting to see if any senior minister from the last cabinet has actually spoken to the media by 12-00!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 9, 2017 How long before the Russians are accused of "hacking" this election? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,148 Posted June 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: 4 hours ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Thought she was toast. I thnk @Toast would be most insulted to be mistaken for a politician. Definitely. They're all a bunch of self-serving cunts. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted June 9, 2017 2 hours ago, gcreptile said: This is the third electoral mess of the current Tory era, after Scottish Independence and Brexit. The third 50:50-outcome that is decided by a hair's breadth. This cannot be good for the health of the country. And some people want Brexit vote 2.0, or ScotInd. 2.0, and they'll probably get election 2.0 (with 1.0 an unnecessary snap election). These have been messy years. Apparently Britain doesn't know what it wants. Yep it's a monumental mess. I know the media have been around for a long time but not 24 hour media - I wonder if the election coverage is edited to give close results which then give them even more to talk about and fill their days? When you see people like Diane Abbott getting elected you have to wonder on what basis people place their votes! If she'd been in charge of the vote they would have had at least 4 or 5 recounts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 9, 2017 I wonder if there are a few Tory strategists out there who might be thinking that Andrea Leadsom might have done better... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted June 9, 2017 Andrea True might have done better tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,148 Posted June 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Andrea True might have done better tbh You think she would have won more more more seats? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted June 9, 2017 I set 'em up, you knock 'em in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted June 9, 2017 1 hour ago, themaninblack said: I wonder if there are a few Tory strategists out there who might be thinking that Andrea Leadsom might have done better... If there had been a proper leadership contest last year it would have been clear that May was a shite campaigner! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 9, 2017 23 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: If there had been a proper leadership contest last year it would have been clear that May was a shite campaigner! Which is presumably why her team nipped it in the bud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted June 9, 2017 As soon as the Tories lose some by-elections May is fucked. A majority of 6.5 working is unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Deathray said: As soon as the Tories lose some by-elections May is fucked. A majority of 6.5 working is unlikely. Problem with that is that in this century only 1 Tory MP has died, compared with 24 Labour MPs!! They're as fit as butcher's dogs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted June 9, 2017 Yeah, they're younger, but...South Thanet? You know, that fraud charge that May defended as innocent? Tick tock goes the bomb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted June 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, themaninblack said: Problem with that is that in this century only 1 Tory MP has died, compared with 24 Labour MPs!! They're as fit as butcher's dogs... Overdue a few then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted June 9, 2017 List of all MPs who lost a seat: Tories Ben Howlett Jane Ellison Richard Fuller Simon Kirby Charlotte Leslie David Nuttall Julian Brazier Jason McCartney Edward Timpson Gavin Barwell Amanda Solloway Caroline Ansell David Burrowes Andrew Bingham Ben Gummer Kris Hopkins James Berry Karl McCartney Nicola Blackwood Stewart Jackson Oliver Colvile Flick Drummond Rob Wilson James Wharton Neil Carmichael Tania Mathias David Mowat Chris White Graham Evans Byron Davies Craig Williams James Davies Labour Alan Meale Natascha Engel Rob Flello David Winnick LibDems Greg Mulholland Nick Clegg Sarah Olney SNP Callum McCaig Mike Weir Corri Wilson Eilidh Whiteford Calum Kerr Paul Monaghan Phil Boswell Richard Arkless John Nicolson George Kerevan Kirsten Oswald Michelle Thomson Anne McLaughlin Alex Salmond Roger Mullin Owen Thompson Angus Robertson Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh Margaret Ferrier Steven Paterson Stuart Donaldson SDLP Alasdair McDonnell Mark Durkan Margaret Ritchie UUP Tom Elliott Danny Kinahan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted June 9, 2017 No formal coalition. She's fucked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted June 9, 2017 Tory/DUP coalition then? Coalition of Chaos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted June 9, 2017 She is done for, regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 9, 2017 Propped up by Northern Irish and Scottish unionists. "It was the Hun that won it!" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
