[Politics] The General Election Thread

[Weststander]

Blair was a Third Way centrist. I certainly wouldn't call him a neo-lib.

These arguments and tags aren’t black and white, only one correct answer. There are countless recent articles in places such as the Independent laying into Blair the neo-liberal.

 

[CHAPPERS]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-50468770

A Conservative party election candidate has been suspended over alleged anti-Semitic, Islamophobic and homophobic comments he made seven years ago.

Ryan Houghton - a candidate in the Aberdeen North constituency - confirmed his suspension on Monday after The National published the allegations.

He has apologised for any hurt caused but insisted the comments were taken out of context.

The Scottish Conservatives said the blog comments were "unacceptable".

 

[beorhthelm]

in the touchstone issue of tree planting, Green have unsurprising gone into a lead with 700million. i think that means trees in every valley, field, and garden.

other commitments include the universal income again for ~ £200bn cost. which would be nice.

 

[Stat Brother]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-50468770

In fairness I doubt the party had too many options when looking for Tories standing in Aberdeen North.



Where even is Aberdeen North, up Rusper way?

 

[theonlymikey]

SOMETHING TASTY IS COMING

#arronbanksleaks

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[nicko31]

Tory candidate wants forced labour camps

[tweet]1196491678225330176[/tweet]

This guy is actually the Tory candidate for ultra marginal seat Ashfield, he will be up against Labour's Gloria De Piero.

They really are emerging into a special kind of Sect..

 

[Thunder Bolt]

SOMETHING TASTY IS COMING

#arronbanksleaks

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Seemingly he has been hacked, so people are being cautious in what they share.

 

[Baldseagull]

https://twitter.com/mrbensellers/status/927277873127395329

 

[Greavsey]

Seemingly he has been hacked, so people are being cautious in what they share.

Looks like the odd conversation has been leaked already. Nothing too inflammatory just yet. And even if it did, I think he's far enough removed from Boris for him to wiggle out of it.

 

[theonlymikey]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...hospitals-mothers-babies-report-a9207176.html

Shrewsbury Maternity Scandal

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[Thunder Bolt]

Listen to the NHS workers.

[tweet]1196120250196078592[/tweet]

 

[ManOfSussex]

SOMETHING TASTY IS COMING

#arronbanksleaks

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That's a pretty expensive old afternoon tea, you could buy a whole cabinet full for that amount. I hope someone as prominent as her declared it if true.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Greece was in trouble long before they applied to join the euro. They are now sorting out their problems and their unemployment rate, whilst not good, is going down.

https://www.reuters.com/article/gre...16-9-in-july-statistics-service-idUSAPN06IU5Q

We opted out of joining the euro, because we have the best deal out of all the 28 countries.

I’m talking more about the structural deficit of the entire euro system rather than pointing to the frailties or otherwise of Greece per se. I’m pleased they’re doing slightly better now.

It must fail. It’s only when that matters. Britain leaving is equivalent to 15 of the smaller EU members jumping ship at once.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I’m talking more about the structural deficit of the entire euro system rather than pointing to the frailties or otherwise of Greece per se. I’m pleased they’re doing slightly better now.

It must fail. It’s only when that matters. Britain leaving is equivalent to 15 of the smaller EU members jumping ship at once.

Are you saying the euro must fail or the EU must fail?

 

[Is it PotG?]

Listen to the NHS workers.

Odd that, my GP is bluer than a sapphire in a Leicester City kit at a Blue gig but hey-ho.

Says he despairs if Labour got hold of it.

Just for balance like.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Greece was in trouble long before they applied to join the euro. They are now sorting out their problems and their unemployment rate, whilst not good, is going down.

https://www.reuters.com/article/gre...16-9-in-july-statistics-service-idUSAPN06IU5Q

We opted out of joining the euro, because we have the best deal out of all the 28 countries.

I’m talking more about the structural deficit of the entire euro system rather than pointing to the frailties or otherwise of Greece per se. I’m pleased they’re doing slightly better now.

It must fail. It’s only when that matters. Britain leaving is equivalent to 15 of the smaller EU members jumping ship at once.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Are you saying the euro must fail or the EU must fail?

I’d have thought either would have the same result...but I’m particularly concerned with the euro.

 

[melias shoes]

After the amount of time and money Dom has spent on this Conservative and Unionist party Broadcast, I do want to make sure it's seen by it's target audience.

It has obviously been pitched with a certain level of detail and information to ensure it hits it's target so, just to make sure all that money and effort isn't wasted. (And I get accused of taking the piss out of Leave voters )

[MENTION=11191]Pretty pink fairy[/MENTION] [MENTION=17469]melias shoes[/MENTION] [MENTION=578]portslade seagull[/MENTION] [MENTION=14132]Two Professors[/MENTION] [MENTION=35196]Is it PotG?[/MENTION] [MENTION=24109]Lower West Stander[/MENTION] [MENTION=33253]JC Footy Genius[/MENTION]

(I'm sure I've left people out but I'm quite busy and can't spend all day on here )

Afternoon Watford

 

[nicko31]

Seemingly he has been hacked, so people are being cautious in what they share.

Andy Wigmore seems a tadge concerned...

https://twitter.com/andywigmore/status/1196771039696637957

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Odd that, my GP is bluer than a sapphire in a Leicester City kit at a Blue gig but hey-ho.

Says he despairs if Labour got hold of it.

Just for balance like.

I'm surprised your doctor had time to discuss politics with you when appointments are limited to 10 minutes each time. I wouldn't waste my doctors time when people need to see them.
I seriously doubt you've had such a conversation.