Deathray 2,940 Posted October 22, 2019 When was the last time it snowed on election day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 23, 2019 Labour will back a snap election if 3 month extension granted. https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/labour-party/news/107471/richard-burgon-says-labour-will-back-general 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 I hate Osborne but can't help like him for this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 Merry fucking Christmas you cunts; 12th December 2019; election day. Again. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50174402 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted October 24, 2019 On 19/10/2019 at 15:29, The Quim Reaper said: Blah blah... that'd in theory make polling day Thursday 19th December. Piss it. One week out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 Just now, The Quim Reaper said: Piss it. One week out! Note, it could be earlier if WAB isn't brought before parliament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted October 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, Kinnock said: Merry fucking Christmas you cunts; 12th December 2019; election day. Again. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50174402 Labour win their 83rd target seat (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) and I'll have a very merry Christmas of schadenfreude, indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 1 minute ago, msc said: Labour win their 83rd target seat (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) and I'll have a very merry Christmas of schadenfreude, indeed. Unlikely but it might not be as much of a bank for Boris as he thinks, Brexit Party and Tory division could do a number on him... . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 Queens Speech passes, which somewhat weakens the governments ineffective parliament argument for the GE. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-50166872 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted October 24, 2019 It’ll be a Christmas of accidentally answering the door to a canvasser because you thought it was a fucking Amazon package. Either way, given the extension coming our way (and I do doubt I’ll be eating my words on this one; Macron will back down), it appears the Brexit party are going to kill the Tory party, and not enough to gain hundreds or even tens of seats for themselves either. And not to mention, of course, the amount of Labour voters migrating to Lib Dem. This next Parliament is going to be very, very hung if this election goes ahead. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted October 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, Kinnock said: Unlikely but it might not be as much of a bank for Boris as he thinks, Brexit Party and Tory division could do a number on him... Oh I don't expect it, but you know, as a political geek, the chance to see a British PM lose their own seat at an election is literally a once in a century event. Although if I were a Tory MP, the one place I wouldn't want to have my seat (Other than the South West where theres a strong Lib Dem challenger, or Scotland v the SNP) is London. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, msc said: Oh I don't expect it, but you know, as a political geek, the chance to see a British PM lose their own seat at an election is literally a once in a century event. Although if I were a Tory MP, the one place I wouldn't want to have my seat (Other than the South West where theres a strong Lib Dem challenger, or Scotland v the SNP) is London. It would be pretty amazing to see. Anyway I wouldn't be signing up to canvasser in a hurry. 61.5% of voters think violence is justified to get the Brexit outcome they want. 67% of Leave Voters (71 Eng 60 Scot 70 Wal) 56% of Remain Voters (58 Eng 53 Scot 56 Wal) The country is heading for civil unrest pronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 Labour MPs will abstain on Monday's election vote. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/general-election-labour-mps-corbyn-boris-johnson-when-december-brexit-a9170221.html Leaves Boris with the option of voting no confidence in himself, but makes it unlikely he'll get the FTPA Motion through (2/3rd) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted October 24, 2019 59 minutes ago, Kinnock said: Labour MPs will abstain on Monday's election vote. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/general-election-labour-mps-corbyn-boris-johnson-when-december-brexit-a9170221.html Leaves Boris with the option of voting no confidence in himself, but makes it unlikely he'll get the FTPA Motion through (2/3rd) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: It's absolutely ridiculous at this point. Official line is 'no deal must be taken off the table.' What remains to be seen is if Jezza classes the extension being granted (tomorrow?) as no deal being taken off the table? The nuclear option if Jezza blocks it is Boris Johnson to hold a VoNC in himself or bring forward a one-line bill to circumvent the FTPA - there's no way Labour can vote in confidence of him and the SNP and Lib Dems might be attracted by the prospect of a general election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 25, 2019 Welcome to circular hell. EU Agree extension but will not give date until UK decides on next course of action (an election/pass the deal). UK will not be able to pass parliamentary vote for election until EU grants extension until 31st January. ------------------------- Vote for GE on Monday (fails) Decision by EU on date on Monday/Tuesday.... Ext to 31st Jan: Possible vote for GE on Wednesday? (passes) Shorter Ext: Deal through parliament? Or gov refuses to bring Brexit legislation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 27, 2019 The chance of an election being called for December has significantly risen again. Boris will bring a FTPA motion for an election tomorrow. This is likely to fail to reach the 2/3rds threshold required for an election to be called. However the SNP and Lib Dems have offered a different path - by using a one line bill that allows an election if the EU grants the three month extension to Jan 31st and slightly changes the date. Government have gone from dismissing SNP idea a gimmick as saying they are 'open to the idea if the FTPA motion fails tomorrow.' So probably bringing the one line bill that the SNP and Lib Dems are offering on an accelerated parliamentary timetable. Date will likely be December 9th, but could be December 12th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted October 28, 2019 EU grants extension on a flexible basis until 31st January (leave the first day of the month after the Brexit deal is ratified) Boris brings motion today, needs two-thirds. Will probably fail to achieve that as it's in return to ram through his Brexit deal. However Lib-Dem SNP have offered Boris away out by moving the election to the 9th December (the first non-Thursday general election since 1931! ) if he agrees to remove the 'ram through his Brexit deal' stipulation. Requires a simple majority as would be done via amendment to the FTPA Bill (and probably introduced tomorrow) so if the Conservatives back it, we'd be looking at a nailed on vote.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted October 29, 2019 Corbyn’s just said the ‘conditions have been met’...they’re backing an election Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted October 30, 2019 On 11/04/2019 at 18:54, gcreptile said: Well this gives me enough time to complete my sexy Funk album "Brexxxit". Time for the follow-up: "Brexxx-tension to the maxxx" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runebomme 377 Posted November 1, 2019 16 hours ago, En Passant said: good riddance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted November 1, 2019 Brexit Party launching their campaigning. Condition is Johnson ditching his deal for a pact, which is never going to happen. Put a few quid on a Labour government. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
