General Election 2017

[Machiavelli]

Reports that Labour got 40% of the turnout, if this is the case, that's an absolutely stunning performance from the 29% they got in 2015.

Anyone got any latest projection of the turnout?

 

[pastafarian]

It's not odd at all. The Remainers really have been a little bit shy over the last year. The Lib Dem position was suspect in my view and the electorate largely seem to agree. What it does suggest is that 48.1% of voters plumped for Remain, 51.9% for Leave, of those Leavers there was and is a broad spectrum of views of the type of Brexit wanted. All of this points to a softer Brexit.

But it in no way points to remaining in the EU. If you wanted to remain in the EU and voted for Tory or Labour you backed the wrong horse.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Reports that Labour got 40% of the turnout, if this is the case, that's an absolutely stunning performance from the 29% they got in 2015.

Anyone got any latest projection of the turnout?

BBC saying highest since 1997. Around 70%


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[Machiavelli]

But it in no way points to remaining in the EU. If you wanted to remain in the EU and voted for Tory or Labour you backed the wrong horse.

I haven't suggested that, and neither has the BBC. The question in front of us is what sort of Brexit we have, and the Remainers will favour a softer version than that prepared by 'Theresa May and the Conservatives', which the voters seemed to have rejected yesterday.

 

[knocky1]

Might be a bit hard now his party is in ruins.

He didn't say how. JC has risen today. The only advantage of a Farage return would be it being dependent on a stalling Brexit.

 

[pastafarian]

Cancer eh
Stay classy

 

[nicko31]

Almost wants me to return to my home town from exile

 

[tinycowboy]

BOOOOMM! This guy's back in town. After three hours' sleep, feeling really rather bad. Wine, crisps or cup or tea? Got to be a cuppa. How did Rudd survive? Thought she was demanding recounts when I went to bed. Did they find a secret stash?

 

[CHAPPERS]

So May has to resign, that much is clear. Next up is Boris and that means the tories are ****ed.

 

[drew]

Tories need to reflect on the last three elections. Cameron spectacularly failed in 2010 when up against an unpopular Labour leader and on the back of a global crisis which, whilst not the fault of Labour, happened on their watch and then sneaked through in 2015 on the back of the referendum promise (which the Tory leaders then lost) and now, when sitting on a majority, totally misread the mood of the country, called a snap election and lost power!!!

Not a fan of Corbyn but have to hold my hands up and admit he has out performed pretty much everyone's expectations.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

But it in no way points to remaining in the EU. If you wanted to remain in the EU and voted for Tory or Labour you backed the wrong horse.

There is no mandate for the new Government take the UK out of the single market among other things.

It's going to be a mess Brexit - not a Hard of Soft

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

But it in no way points to remaining in the EU. If you wanted to remain in the EU and voted for Tory or Labour you backed the wrong horse.

No one is saying this. What is being said is a softer Brexit is preferable.

 

[Scotchegg]

Cancer eh
Stay classy

Says the guy who was still taking the piss out of Diane Abbot last night. I've got a kettle to introduce you to.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

The winner of last night is Boris Johnson

 

[CherryInHove]

So proud to live in this area. Sure we're surrounded by a sea of blue. but we're expanding. Amazing stuff.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

3-0 and you ****ed it up.

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[pastafarian]

I haven't suggested that, and neither has the BBC. The question in front of us is what sort of Brexit we have, and the Remainers will favour a softer version than that prepared by 'Theresa May and the Conservatives', which the voters seemed to have rejected yesterday.

I have no doubt they would wish a "softer" version.But we are still leaving.
On the plus side those that actually wish to remain in the EU and have been remoaning non stop to have the vote over turned have been blown out of the political water.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The winner of last night is Boris Johnson

Too damaged. The Tories need a modern progressive leader. Who this is I have no idea.

 

[Notters]

Ffs lewes.

 

[Chicken Run]

A gracious post. And you're way too good looking to cover your face.

Blimey you were drunk [emoji23]