The Jeremy Corbyn thread

[Ernest]

Angela has been only a member of the Labour party for forty years.

Does she want a medal or something ? Hopefully she won't be a member much longer

 

[Two Professors]

Funny all these comments from the Tories who won't vote Labour even if a MONKEY with a blue rosette stood as the Conservative candidate

Funnily enough I voted Labour last time,having voted for Hemming for ever.Jess Philips looked like she could shake things up a bit,but she seems to be all mouth and trousers.

 

[beorhthelm]

the issue Corbynistas dont seem to recognise is that each MP has their own mandate, from their constituency, when they were voted in standing on a manifesto and representing the Labour party. until they are deselected and/or another election they dont have to support the leader if they continue to support the party, manifesto and local commitments. i.e. following the party whip and still have some support in their local constiturency.

Corbyn has a real problem if he doesnt stand down, because if he runs in another contest he'll probably win, only that doesnt restore an ability to reach out and connect with the wider electorate beyond the membership, which is the public that votes in each member of parliament.

 

[Bozza]

Funny all these comments from the Tories who won't vote Labour even if a MONKEY with a blue rosette stood as the Conservative candidate

Not everyone is like you - completely blinkered and unwilling to consider alternatives.

Although clearly further right than you, I absolutely would vote Labour. I certainly can't see me voting for Boris Johnson if he ends up as Conservative leader.

At each election I assess what each party is proposing and vote accordingly. Unlike you, I suspect, my cross doesn't go in the same box regardless.

Beyond that, I suspect many out and out Tories are uncomfortable at the direction the party is going in, and want a strong opposition to help keep the far right in check.

 

[Bladders]

the issue Corbynistas dont seem to recognise is that each MP has their own mandate, from their constituency, when they were voted in standing on a manifesto and representing the Labour party. until they are deselected and/or another election they dont have to support the leader if they continue to support the party, manifesto and local commitments. i.e. following the party whip and still have some support in their local constiturency.

Corbyn has a real problem if he doesnt stand down, because if he runs in another contest he'll probably win, only that doesnt restore an ability to reach out and connect with the wider electorate beyond the membership, which is the public that votes in each member of parliament.

Amusing how it'll be the Labour members who continually keep Labour out of power.

 

[Bladders]

Funny all these comments from the Tories who won't vote Labour even if a MONKEY with a blue rosette stood as the Conservative candidate

He's going one better and trying for PM!

 

[Postman Pat]

Not everyone is like you - completely blinkered and unwilling to consider alternatives.

Although clearly further right than you, I absolutely would vote Labour. I certainly can't see me voting for Boris Johnson if he ends up as Conservative leader.

At each election I assess what each party is proposing and vote accordingly. Unlike you, I suspect, my cross doesn't go in the same box regardless.

Beyond that, I suspect many out and out Tories are uncomfortable at the direction the party is going in, and want a strong opposition to help keep the far right in check.

Same here, over my lifetime I have voted for all three major parties at one point or another, and voted Green at the last GE, mainly because I think Caroline Lucas is a great MP for Brighton. I will vote for the party that closely matches my view, locally and Nationally.

If there was a GE tomorrow then it would likely be a split decision between Green and LD. Gun to my head it would be a Labour party under JC over a Tory party under Boris.

 

[Machiavelli]

Not everyone is like you - completely blinkered and unwilling to consider alternatives.

Although clearly further right than you, I absolutely would vote Labour. I certainly can't see me voting for Boris Johnson if he ends up as Conservative leader.

At each election I assess what each party is proposing and vote accordingly. Unlike you, I suspect, my cross doesn't go in the same box regardless.

Beyond that, I suspect many out and out Tories are uncomfortable at the direction the party is going in, and want a strong opposition to help keep the far right in check.

Given where we are now, are you still convinced that you made the right choice at the last election?

 

[clippedgull]

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[wellquickwoody]

Funny all these comments from the Tories who won't vote Labour even if a MONKEY with a blue rosette stood as the Conservative candidate

If there is a general election this autumn, I will vote for the best CANDIDATE in my constituency, and it won't be a Tory. Peter Kyle will win Hove in a landslide result, and seriously pxxs of JC and Ernest to boot!

 

[Seagull58]

Et tu Alan?

Alan Johnson sticks the knife in Corbyn. "He deliberately undermined the Remain campaign".

 

[Titanic]

• 14:21 Shadow Culture minister Thangam Debbonaire goes.

 

[carlzeiss]

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn may have voted to Leave, claims Chris Bryant


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...emy-corbyn-may-have-voted-leave-a7105306.html

 

[Bold Seagull]

• 14:21 Shadow Culture minister Thangam Debbonaire goes.

Has anyone gone from the replacements he's appointed yet?

 

[Buzzer]

Kier Starmer has gone. Shadow Home Office Minister.

 

[fleet]

I think 23 out of 31 have gone now - with the best will in the world you can't carry on as leader if (almost) everyone you work with thinks you are useless.

 

[Ernest]

Kier Starmer has gone. Shadow Home Secretary.

Has Andy Burnham gone then ? I don't think so

 

[Titanic]

New member for Tooting Dr Allin-Khan being sworn in... she will be taking her seat on the shadow front bench shortly.

 

[Buzzer]

Has Andy Burnham gone then ? I don't think so

Typo. I corrected it. Apparently Burnham won't go because it would affect his chances of securing the Manchester Mayor job.

 

[Triggaaar]

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn may have voted to Leave, claims Chris Bryant

Farage may have voted to Remain.

Isn't secret voting fun.