(02 Aug 2015, 9:55 pm)Adam wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...th-9770973
I notice the Chronicle have compiled a list of the Labour leadership candidates and which North East Labour MPs, constituencies and affiliates are supporting them. Some interesting ones mind.
Note the exclusion of the forum's favourite local MP, Sharon Hodgson
(03 Aug 2015, 6:49 pm)Adam wrote I see what you mean. You would think (and rather hope) that there would be some unity between the two, but there obviously isn't in this example. And consequently, it can insinuate possible divisions between the party's members, with many having different directions they want the party to go in.
There was also talk, albeit nationally, that if Corbyn wins with his far leftwing views, there may be a SDP-style breakaway from the Labour party started by those belonging to the centre-left. It was on some show the other week. I think it was the Daily Politics.
Today infact, the Shadow Chancellor (Chris Leslie is it?) said he will not serve under a Corbyn-led Shadow Government.
(12 Aug 2015, 9:15 pm)MrFozz wrote Quick question...In my opinion - no. Scare tactics from those to the right of the Labour Party.
With everything going on with Labour at the moment, is it really possible a vote for Jeremy Corbyn will be the death of the Labour Party...
Anyone think Corbyn will win and will the likes of Blair be proved right about it if Corbyn is voted in
(12 Aug 2015, 9:15 pm)MrFozz wrote Quick question...
With everything going on with Labour at the moment, is it really possible a vote for Jeremy Corbyn will be the death of the Labour Party...
Anyone think Corbyn will win and will the likes of Blair be proved right about it if Corbyn is voted in
(12 Aug 2015, 9:39 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Blair needs to b... off back to Iraq or wherever he's working miracles, this week.Ed was never going to win the Election, whether David Milliband could have won or not I do not know.
I'm rather enjoying the Corbyn effect. I was rather crushed when Ed couldn't deliver the votes and all the pundits blamed it on him being too left wing, amongst other things, such as his not uncommon inability to eat an undercooked bacon sandwich gracefully. While I find some of Corbyn's views a little extreme (he'd be all for uniform carbon copy state owned buses, wouldn't he?) I think it's rather refreshing that so many people are saying that the last thing that the labour party should do is give up and become Tory lite.
I do believe there will be some major shakeup as a result of this, but, to be honest, it's necessary.
(12 Aug 2015, 10:10 pm)MrFozz wrote Ed was never going to win the Election, whether David Milliband could have won or not I do not know.
I am sick of it all to be honest, I dont trust any of them as far as I could spit
(12 Aug 2015, 10:31 pm)BusLoverMum wrote David was a Blair fan with dodgy facial hair that wasn't worth cultivating. And a career politician. I never trusted him.I was never keen on Tonys cronies to be honest, I dont trust a man called Balls, everytime I think about Alistair Darling, it reminds me of Tim McInerney in Blackadder Goes Forth...I actually met Tony Blair once years ago at school, and once got into trouble at school because of him...[FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
(12 Aug 2015, 10:47 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Do spill...I went to the same school Tony Blair did(Durham Choristers), when he ran for Party Leader in 1994, there was some media interest in the school, a photographer came up to the school, he asked Me and a Couple of mates if he could take out photo, naturally, we said yes, so we were snapped running up the drive, the headmaster went absolutely mental, you would think we had murdered someone as he tore into us, and the photographer got an even bigger bollocking not just for taking our photo, but for trespassing as he had no permission to be there, the paper had not asked for the schools permission to set foot in the place.
(12 Aug 2015, 9:15 pm)MrFozz wrote Quick question...
With everything going on with Labour at the moment, is it really possible a vote for Jeremy Corbyn will be the death of the Labour Party...
Anyone think Corbyn will win and will the likes of Blair be proved right about it if Corbyn is voted in
(18 Aug 2015, 6:14 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Yvette Cooper tries to win over a Corbyn fan
Rather unconvincingly in my opinion.
(18 Aug 2015, 6:42 pm)aureolin wrote Fair play for her trying to give an explanation, but it's a load of cobblers in my eyes.
Standing orders put the amendment before the Government's bill, as that's the only realistic order the bills could be heard. The Government's bill would fall if the amendment was passed, and the amendment wouldn't have even been heard, if the Government bill was heard first.
She's made quite clear in that interview that she's 'against' the Government's bill, so I don't understand why she didn't vote accordingly? Some things are more important than the whip's office ruling.
(26 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/pol...60843.htmlWhat a fantastic guy he is. I can't believe how many people have been reinvigorated by him running for leader.
Vintage politics, vintage fashions and vintage buses.
(26 Aug 2015, 7:47 pm)aureolin wrote What a fantastic guy he is. I can't believe how many people have been reinvigorated by him running for leader.
I predict a landslide in little over two weeks time.
(26 Aug 2015, 7:52 pm)MurdnunoC wrote It's just a shame that most who hold either a position of power or influence with the party are doing their best to undermine or discredit him.
It's a real insult to the majority of Labour members, supporters and/or voters who have been invigorated by his campaign and only shows to illustrate how out of touch they really are. If Labour are indeed doomed to another decade in opposition, it won't be the fault of Corbyn.
(26 Aug 2015, 8:00 pm)aureolin wrote I'm getting tired of seeing some of the moderate members come out with the old "it'll make us unelectable" line. Obviously they've had their eyes closed for the last two general elections.
I reckon if Corbyn gets in, then Burnham will feature, but I also reckon Cooper and Kendal will resume life in the back benches. The way they're going on, in an attempt to undermine Corbyn, really has no place in the party.
The whole Labour purge thing is annoying me too. It was quite clearly quoted from Harriet's mouth about who can vote, but that now seems to have become that you can only vote for the right candidates. It's funny how they only apply democracy when it suits.
(26 Aug 2015, 7:47 pm)aureolin wrote What a fantastic guy he is. I can't believe how many people have been reinvigorated by him running for leader.Hopefully you are right.
I predict a landslide in little over two weeks time.
(26 Aug 2015, 7:52 pm)MurdnunoC wrote It's just a shame that most who hold either a position of power or influence with the party are doing their best to undermine or discredit him.
It's a real insult to the majority of Labour members, supporters and/or voters who have been invigorated by his campaign and only shows to illustrate how out of touch they really are. If Labour are indeed doomed to another decade in opposition, it won't be the fault of Corbyn.
(28 Aug 2015, 9:46 pm)LeeCalder wrote Controlling your own borders and looking after your own people first isn't righ-wing or left-wing, it's plain common sense.
(30 Aug 2015, 10:52 am)Adam wrote https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/n...hip-debateNah, I would have liked to have gone. But wont be able to make it.
The four Labour leadership candidates are to visit The Sage on Thursday for the final debate before the new leader is elected. It begins at 7pm. Sky news will be broadcasting it live.
I would like to attend, but unfortunately none of my friends are really into politics. Is anyone else going?