Politics (and other political stuff)
Politics (and other political stuff)
(12 Aug 2015, 10:47 pm)BusLoverMum 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, 10:47 pm)BusLoverMum 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.
I agree.with a lot of the things Corbyn says and after seeing him speak in Durham The other week, I would love him to sweep to power and shake things up.
However, he probably doesn't appeal to the floating middle England voters needed to win an Election nor the blue labour members that have infested the party.
A lot of the media seem to be against him too unfortunately - which only means one thing, particularly to those unable to see through spin.
(12 Aug 2015, 9:15 pm)MrFozz 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, 9:15 pm)MrFozz 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
Yvette Cooper tries to win over a Corbyn fan
Rather unconvincingly in my opinion.
(18 Aug 2015, 6:14 pm)MurdnunoC Yvette Cooper tries to win over a Corbyn fan
Rather unconvincingly in my opinion.
(18 Aug 2015, 6:14 pm)MurdnunoC Yvette Cooper tries to win over a Corbyn fan
Rather unconvincingly in my opinion.
(18 Aug 2015, 6:42 pm)aureolin 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.
(18 Aug 2015, 6:42 pm)aureolin 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.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/pol...60843.html
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This is what happens if you don't make it in the general election... http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/ed...1eajPBzZHe
(26 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)Andreos1 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.
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(26 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)Andreos1 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.
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(26 Aug 2015, 7:47 pm)aureolin 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, 7:47 pm)aureolin 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 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, 7:52 pm)MurdnunoC 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 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, 8:00 pm)aureolin 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 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 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, 7:47 pm)aureolin 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 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 Controlling your own borders and looking after your own people first isn't righ-wing or left-wing, it's plain common sense.
(28 Aug 2015, 9:46 pm)LeeCalder 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 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?
(30 Aug 2015, 10:52 am)Adam 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?
I see a petition has been started to replace Katie Hopkins with 50,000 Syrian refugees. I've signed up.