RoverAndOut 4,756 Posted November 5, 2016 An excellent analysis i'll grant you but it's still a bit of a Kismet theory. The whole purpose of the fixed term Parliament which the Tories supported was to mitigate against political opportunism.May has gone past the 'I'm a new leader so we should have an election' phase. She has to wait. Even if JC snuffs it the Labour Party rules will ensure another Corbynista get in. I'm not convinced she'll have to wait. Brexit has thrown all the rules out of the window, and the mainstream press desperately want Brexit (see today's front pages for proof) - if they think May will have a better chance of achieving it after an early election then you can guarantee the Mail and the Express and the Murdoch Press will all be in full support of the Prime Minister's 'brave decision' to gain a mandate to force through Brexit. I also share the cautionary tale about the perils of ignoring an early election, although right now I see no way she doesn't win in 2020 anyway. On the original point, this Stephen Phillips seems a decent chap on the whole, y'know, despite being a Leaver and a Tory and all that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,756 Posted November 5, 2016 He is not one who has been selected for this game but if any more follow suit I think we could be on course for an early election. Which might mean Rover gets a victory. Next time everyone will get 50 picks. I'm Rover and Out and I approve this message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,696 Posted November 5, 2016 Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it. Leave my dead pool failures out of this, thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,696 Posted November 12, 2016 Keith Vaz in the news for the wrong reasons again. On my team! Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37957991 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted November 13, 2016 Keith Vaz in the news for the wrong reasons again. On my team! Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37957991 He's put in an expenses claim for a train ticket between Leicester and London whilst he was 1,400 miles away in Tunisia. http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/keith-vaz/story-29891272-detail/story.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted November 13, 2016 Keith Vaz in the news for the wrong reasons again. On my team! Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37957991 He's put in an expenses claim for a train ticket between Leicester and London whilst he was 1,400 miles away in Tunisia. http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/keith-vaz/story-29891272-detail/story.html Vaz is a member of the Parliamentary Justice Committee. Let's just say he brings a wealth of experience. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,696 Posted November 13, 2016 Keith Vaz in the news for the wrong reasons again. On my team! Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37957991 He's put in an expenses claim for a train ticket between Leicester and London whilst he was 1,400 miles away in Tunisia. http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/keith-vaz/story-29891272-detail/story.html Vaz is a member of the Parliamentary Justice Committee. Let's just say he brings a wealth of experience. Aye, all the sanctimonious twats are really devious bastards Gotta love the guy - or at least I will when he's deselected gifting Jezza a by-election he definitely doesn't want in racial division land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,756 Posted December 2, 2016 Goldsmith will be only worth 5 points initially. if he loses the by-election you get the other 5 but if he wins he stays in play. Points! 5 more points if you please! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38178486 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted December 2, 2016 Goldsmith will be only worth 5 points initially. if he loses the by-election you get the other 5 but if he wins he stays in play. Points! 5 more points if you please! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38178486 I will add the additional points probably on Monday. Just about to take an IS0 9001 auditing exam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,638 Posted December 2, 2016 First point of call is that it's an "ISO 9001" exam, not an "IS0 9000". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,093 Posted December 2, 2016 IT'S OVER 9000!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted December 5, 2016 First point of call is that it's an "ISO 9001" exam, not an "IS0 9000". First point of call is that it's an "ISO 9001" exam, not an "IS0 9000". Yes it was an exam to become a qualified ISO 9001:2015 auditor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted December 5, 2016 Second update for Zac Goldsmith. 50 Points Rover and Out 40 Points RockHopperPenguin The Engineer Voice of Young Maryport Time 30 Points Bibliogryphon Shaun of the Dead Rotton Ali 20 Points MPFC The Dead Cow 10 Points Handrejka DeathRay Msc Manuel 0 Points Young Willz Sir Creep Phantom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,696 Posted December 5, 2016 Second update for Zac Goldsmith. 50 Points Rover and Out 40 Points RockHopperPenguin The Engineer Voice of Young Maryport Time 30 Points Bibliogryphon Shaun of the Dead Rotton Ali 20 Points MPFC The Dead Cow 10 Points Handrejka DeathRay Msc Manuel 0 Points Young Willz Sir Creep Phantom FFS Young Maryport on exactly twice my slice of the action. His dead pool teams are doubtless taking shape already 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted December 11, 2016 Coca-Cola Christmas truck visit to Leicester Last year the truck caused controversy in Leicestershire after MP Keith Vaz objected to the Coca-Cola truck coming to Highcross Leicester. Sugary drinks can be a cause of diabetes. Mr Vaz has the disease and also has a charity, Silver Star, which aims to combat diabetes and its causes. Some wag has commented: Will Keith Vaz be attending this year? Oooops wrong type of coke! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted December 11, 2016 I imagine he'll be trying to keep his head down. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,368 Posted December 11, 2016 Haha a man who sleeps with rent boys without using condoms is now lecturing everyone on public health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,245 Posted December 11, 2016 Haha a man who sleeps with rent boys without using condoms is now lecturing everyone on public health. Shaun, could you please put that poor little dog out of its misery. Behead Vaz. Thanx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted December 17, 2016 Keith Vaz will not face charges after police investigation following newspaper sting A separate investigation against Mr Vaz was launched by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner following a complaint also made by Mr Bridgen. That was suspended pending the outcome of the Met Probe but can now proceed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,696 Posted December 18, 2016 Keith Vaz will not face charges after police investigation following newspaper sting A separate investigation against Mr Vaz was launched by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner following a complaint also made by Mr Bridgen. That was suspended pending the outcome of the Met Probe but can now proceed. On the other hand you'd be summat of an idiot if you held your breath until he returned to a high profile committee role, or similar Strictly Come Dancing beckons, or summat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted December 18, 2016 Keith Vaz will not face charges after police investigation following newspaper sting A separate investigation against Mr Vaz was launched by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner following a complaint also made by Mr Bridgen. That was suspended pending the outcome of the Met Probe but can now proceed. On the other hand you'd be summat of an idiot if you held your breath until he returned to a high profile committee role, or similar Strictly Come Dancing beckons, or summat He may have problems with the context. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted December 21, 2016 Jamie Reed anyone? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38390152 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,558 Posted December 21, 2016 I mean, it's 20k a by-election, but that's still a saving compared to paying Jamie Reed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted December 21, 2016 Jamie Reed anyone? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38390152 Not for this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,910 Posted December 21, 2016 BBC call it a "safe Labour seat". How is a 2000 majority a "safe seat"? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
