Guest Guest Posted October 22, 2015 As a matter of interest is there any current MPs who were elected before 1970 but who lost their seat and came back a 2nd time?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 22, 2015 PS safe labour seat means the sooner they can hold the by election the better. I think that means at least 4-5 weeks so November 26 would be a good day,. its the day after the autumn statement so there's bound to be a lot of pissed off labour voters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 22, 2015 As a matter of interest is there any current MPs who were elected before 1970 but who lost their seat and came back a 2nd time?? David Winnick for one. Member for Croydon South Mar 1966 - Jun 1970 Member for Walsall North May 1979 - present. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted October 22, 2015 Wow, joint first place on a death list for the first time ever - exciting! (also second on the list for a reason I can't work out but I'm not complaining). The list was edited from the initial list where the players were listed by the order in which the entries were received. The early bird and all that.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 22, 2015 Seen as your accepting team names can I have Final Reading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 22, 2015 As a matter of interest is there any current MPs who were elected before 1970 but who lost their seat and came back a 2nd time?? David Winnick for one. Member for Croydon South Mar 1966 - Jun 1970 Member for Walsall North May 1979 - present. Can't speak to 1970, but you ferretted out my basis for inclusion on my list! Granted I could only find names through the letter G for certain so that's why it's A-G heavy. LOL. Most of the names I have were MPs elected, booted, and re-elected. I figured they had a history of being booted, so a-booting they will go. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted October 22, 2015 Winnick is a good choice, anyhow, as he always looks like a man practicing to be a ghost at the best of times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted October 23, 2015 David - the Ghost - Winnick; lovin' them stains on the teeth David! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 3, 2015 Oldham by election will be held on thursday december 3 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34702092 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted November 3, 2015 Labour shortlist of candidates for Oldham West & Royton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted November 4, 2015 MP provides deathlist with health information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted November 4, 2015 UKIP select John Bickley as their candidate. They are quick out of the stalls but the poll is four weeks tomorrow. An early December by-election is going to be tricky. Will the weather determine the winner? The Labour short list contains a candidate with strong local credentials and the selection process will exclude members of less than 6 months standing so I do not think the Left will parachute a candidate in. Labour have to win and win big. Any reduction in vote share will be seized on by opponents. Conservatives will get their excuses in early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted November 25, 2015 Another SNP MP resigns the whip but unfortunately she is outside the game. Still no conclusion in the Carmichael saga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 25, 2015 Another SNP MP resigns the whip but unfortunately she is outside the game. Still no conclusion in the Carmichael saga. Chill, this is the long game, five years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted November 26, 2015 PoliticalBetting suggesting that a safe Labour seat is due to come up for by-election early next year. Rumours from the peanut gallery are either Huddersfield or Coventry NW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest msc Posted November 26, 2015 St Helens South and Whiston? Though that might not pop up for a year now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted November 28, 2015 Grant Shapps resigns as International Development minister over bullying claims, BBC have just reported. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34952981?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted November 28, 2015 Grant Shapps resigns as International Development minister over bullying claims, BBC have just reported. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34952981?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Unless he gives up his seat it's useless to us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 28, 2015 I predict that Jeremy Corbyn will be dead this time next week. Politically that is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted November 28, 2015 Grant Shapps resigns as International Development minister over bullying claims, BBC have just reported. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34952981?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Unless he gives up his seat it's useless to us. I guess he's indirectly responsible for fewer deaths than Ian Duncan Smith. And obviously the future deaths Cameron will be responsible for in due course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 28, 2015 Grant Shapps resigns as International Development minister over bullying claims, BBC have just reported. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34952981?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Unless he gives up his seat it's useless to us. I guess he's indirectly responsible for fewer deaths than Ian Duncan Smith. And obviously the future deaths Cameron will be responsible for in due course. He's useless to me even if he does give up his seat, whilst wearing a DL2015 shirt he bought on this site. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted November 28, 2015 While we all wait, see how you do on this quiz. http://www.sporcle.com/games/ScrambledFigs/british-election-trivia 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 29, 2015 Grant Shapps resigns as International Development minister over bullying claims, BBC have just reported. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34952981?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Unless he gives up his seat it's useless to us. Yeah, but he has a history of upward mobility built on behind the scenes shenanigans; in other words he's a serial re-definer of his own life. So, if politics runs out of high-profile options he's about as arrogant as Louise Mench and potentially one who'd selfishly jump ship in search of another gravy train. Not this week, obviously, but possibily well ahead of the next election. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted December 2, 2015 Watching a bit of the Syria air strikes debate, there has been alot of mention of the absence of the 'Honourable Member for Ilford South'. A quick Google search reveals that 63 year old Mike Gapes has been rushed to hospital suffering from those classic 'chest pains'. Looks like he's recovering after surgery but one to watch. Annoyingly, I know he was on my longlist but did not make it to my shortlist. I believe should he stand down or die he would be a unique pick for a very smug Voice of Young Maryport. http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/crime-court/ilford_south_mp_mike_gapes_in_hospital_following_emergency_surgery_1_4330563 As for Shapps, he's on my list so I'd like to see him fall on his sword, although I would also like to point out that Maryport putting him in as a late replacement prevents me getting some very valuable unique pick points if it happens. Grrrr.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted December 2, 2015 Whilst Gerald Kaufman looked a bit doddery, David "The Ghost" Winnick is looking livelier here than he has in some time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
