Mighty Ruler Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 52 minutes ago, Mr_Nobody said: Unless there have been recent changes I've missed. He has promised not to stand against hardcore ERG members. I'm not 100% sure but I think that means any ERG member who never voted for May's deal. Sadly political egos are involved so I don't see an official agreement coming out. Hopefully though people will vote tactically. A Con. vote in the Labour heartlands is wasted, but the BP could steal some seats, especially with extra support. My father is a lifelong Con. voter but I'm pretty sure his X will be going on the BP this time around. I suppose a coalition is possible but hopefully it won't be needed. I'd rather a Con. majority with BP backing. It seems to be a recent development, mentioned in today’s Telegraph and a couple of YouTube vids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Is it once in a generation? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just now, oowee said: Is it once in a generation? 🙂 I think that’s what a Labour bod just said on the bbc live feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Raja Clavata said: I think that’s what a Labour bod just said on the bbc live feed. missed that I have visitors all week and trying to catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 They are all making it up as they go along. Labour appear to be trying to brew something up as a game changer, probably because they know, barring a miracle, they are toast. That said, this is UK politics, so who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 56 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i see Labour want 16 year olds to get a vote !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes and some want the vote to be withdrawn once you reach 70. No prizes for guessing why in both cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearwater Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 12 hours ago, Rewulf said: That wasn't a dig at you, I was referring to Farage No probs pal, my brain and typing skills are sometimes on different pages. . . If I was at school today I would have dyslexia but back in the good old 70's & 80's I was labelled as other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 11 hours ago, Vince Green said: Yes and some want the vote to be withdrawn once you reach 70. No prizes for guessing why in both cases Does it really matter at the upper limit, our votes are ignored anyway? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 55 minutes ago, Shearwater said: No probs pal, my brain and typing skills are sometimes on different pages. . . If I was at school today I would have dyslexia but back in the good old 70's & 80's I was labelled as other things Don’t let that prevent you from posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, JDog said: Don’t let that prevent you from posting. Agreed, and to hell with anyone who picks you up on spelling or grammar 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 11 hours ago, Vince Green said: Yes and some want the vote to be withdrawn once you reach 70. No prizes for guessing why in both cases hello, AH WELL this might be my last vote. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 i agree too...............communication is the key thing Just now, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, AH WELL this might be my last vote. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! going somewhere ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: i agree too...............communication is the key thing going somewhere ? hello, i wish Simon, i am 70 soon so if they ban us oldies from voting this is the only chance to stop Labour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Labour have some truly stupid views on voting age. If you are over 70 you are not mentally sharp enough to think rationally - Corbyn would fit this category. If you are 16 you are adult enough to vote - unless you are a Jihadi bride, in which case, you are incapable of thinking properly. Edited October 30, 2019 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Trying to bar over 70s is an insult and at 16 they would have no idea only what they are told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Labour have some truly stupid views on voting age. Amended for you. 1 minute ago, B725 said: Trying to bar over 70s is an insult and at 16 they would have no idea only what they are told. So the 16+ who have not yet contributed anything get to decide how a lifetimes (for most working people) of taxes and NI contributions are spent - and those who made contributions all their lives get no say in how their lifetimes contributions are spent. Brilliant thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, JohnfromUK said: So the 16+ who have not yet contributed anything get to decide how a lifetimes (for most working people) of taxes and NI contributions are spent - and those who made contributions all their lives get no say in how their lifetimes contributions are spent. Brilliant thinking. Couldn't have put it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Amended for you. So the 16+ who have not yet contributed anything get to decide how a lifetimes (for most working people) of taxes and NI contributions are spent - and those who made contributions all their lives get no say in how their lifetimes contributions are spent. Brilliant thinking. Does any one expect anything else from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, Penelope said: Does any one expect anything else from them? Apparently, they're going to kick the tories out of power, according to my future son in law {Labour Party member, but Brexiter} Poor lad, so young, so naive 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Rewulf said: Apparently, they're going to kick the tories out of power, according to my future son in law {Labour Party member, but Brexiter} Poor lad, so young, so naive 😂 Conversation over the dining table must be interesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, Rewulf said: Apparently, they're going to kick the tories out of power, John McDonnell says they will be in Downing Street for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: John McDonnell says they will be in Downing Street for Christmas. What's he going to do, dress up as the new cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Penelope said: What's he going to do He's a Labour politician. Privately educated (fee paying independant Catholic school) long series of 'student' sessions (unlike Corbyn he did get his degree and masters) followed by various trades union roles in National Union of Public Employees and National Union of Mine Workers followed by a seat in the GLC then Parliament. Doesn't actually do 'work' or understand what it means to 'earn a living'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, JohnfromUK said: Amended for you. So the 16+ who have not yet contributed anything get to decide how a lifetimes (for most working people) of taxes and NI contributions are spent - and those who made contributions all their lives get no say in how their lifetimes contributions are spent. Brilliant thinking. As I said they have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 48 minutes ago, Penelope said: Conversation over the dining table must be interesting? Not as bad as you might think... Then there's his feminist, momentum member, mother.. That's another matter entirely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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