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Everybody gone off to celebrate/drown their sorrows, then? Hi AK, more than a few of us are celebrating elsewhere. A good win for Corbyn,despite the dubious actions of the Labour hierarchy.Though to be fair,Smith was a poor candidate and performed badly at the hustings. He made Corbyn seem even mor...

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Rebecca 8.51 " Owen Smith has said that anti-semitism and misogyny have risen since Corbyn became leader.He has no evidence of this,especially since Shami Chakrabati found this was not the case.In a review swiftly carried out at Corbyns' request. Smith must be an intelligent man,he wouldn't ha...

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From todays Mail.Strangely. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was mobbed by hundreds of his supporters at a rally in Brighton. Scores of his fans,many wearing 'Jeremy for Labour' or 'I love Jeremy' tee shirts,queued for hours to get a seat at the sell out event in the Hilton Metropole on Tuesday evening. ...

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Good morning to everyone I hope the new day brings a more optimistic view of things I have been reflecting again during a few days away and my musings are below: There is no need for Labour to tear itself apart, although there is a fight for the future direction of the party which should be looked ...

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CozltNMWEAAZThI.jpg Are the neutral areas ones with an equal split in votes,or those not wishing to chose sides?Do you know? Sorry. We're not allowed discussions on here but as it's you.... My CLP bottled out of it and refused to have a members meeting, because the bods in charge are for the PLP, b...

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Are the neutral areas ones with an equal split in votes,or those not wishing to chose sides?Do you know?

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So just had a look at 'Owen Smith leadership' - thanks for your contributions. I think I get it... We hurl stuff back and forth here instead of on the main board - is that it ? Right I advised Corbyn’s economics team to learn fast. They didn’t David Blanchflower https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...

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I'm hoping where we're going will be warmer. This place is so draughty. No insulation on the wooden cladded walls...And only joined onto a neighbour via one wall. Can't wait to move. What will happen to your broadband when you move? You've just had it updated I think? Luckily Virgin has their fibre...

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CoyXEGrXYAAvy-j.jpg Debbie Abrahams ‏@Debbie_abrahams 1h1 hour ago The govt' has scrapped #maintenancegrants today & replaced w/ student loans, plunging students into further debt. How much time does Corbyn need to create a functional Labour government? How much time does the PLP need to rememb...

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yahyah wrote:Yes, I'm wrong, as usual. Must keep up with the programme.
Will try harder.

Good lord.

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Afternoon all For me the abortive coup made the question of what I want, feel entitled to expect, of the Labour party crystal clear. I expect a party in which all members are assumed to have an equal say in both its leadership and general direction. At times in the past this has left me feeling dis...

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Mrs OhSo,it's 21degrees in mine. This is a warm little house though. In the winter the sitting room didn't drop below 14 degrees on the coldest night,and that's with a hole where the cat flap used to be. It was 12 degrees outside this morning at six,but 22 in the house. I'm hoping where we're going...

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Sometimes hand wringing is all you can do. The very fact that he has been open about what he thinks is invaluable. It seems to have had an impact on Rob S, judging by his comment. It makes me feel less alone in my concerns about the way things are going. Can't be the only one. And at least Jones is...

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Mrs OhSo,it's 21degrees in mine.
This is a warm little house though.
In the winter the sitting room didn't drop below 14 degrees on the coldest night,and that's with a hole where the cat flap used to be.
It was 12 degrees outside this morning at six,but 22 in the house.

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Afternoon folks, Sitting in the very hot sun here with a cold beer, having spent the day gardening for the in laws. Regarding the leadership, I'm continually reminded of Benn, ( the real one we used to get, not the plastic knock-offs we have to put up with now). Personalities aren't what matters, i...

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& if you were involved in campaigning for yourself or someone else OhSo, which pic would you recommend was used ? What would Ed's media advisor have suggested ? Of course, they will suggest the most flattering shot. The issue is surely the media going along with it? (remember last years GE - mo...

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ohsocynical wrote:Stilton. Just the thought of it makes my mouth water. And nutty vintage cheddar .... Stilton with apricots ....

Stilton with apricots is my favourite cheese.I buy it in Lidl.

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Neoliberalism is a global fact. I think it unrealistic to think Blair could have reversed it, (at least before the 2008 global crash discredited the system ) but he could minimise it, which he mostly did if you compare to its acceleration since. He renationalised Network Rail, an act of common sens...

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Hi all What is all this focus on who people supported in the past and their legitimacy to join Labour I remember a nonentity called Shawn Woodward. Was elected as a Tory ( I assume he voted for himself), decided he wanted to join Labour and then was parachuted into a safe seat! Indeed. But then I h...

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Hi all What is all this focus on who people supported in the past and their legitimacy to join Labour I remember a nonentity called Shawn Woodward. Was elected as a Tory ( I assume he voted for himself), decided he wanted to join Labour and then was parachuted into a safe seat! Silly isn't it? As i...

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[quote="ohsocynical"]I've just read one Lab MP saying that new members joined up merely to support Corbyn, and they won't necessarily vote Labour.[/quot Some Labour MPs have advertised in the national press for people to join Labour in order to get rid of Corbyn. They won't necessarily vot...

Rebecca · Re: Thursday 28 July 2016 Ha! Michael Foster has to pay all the costs.

Ha!
Michael Foster has to pay all the costs.

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Observation: Owen Smith seems to be getting quite a bit of media attention at the moment and I know a lot of that has to do with him announcing his Leadership policies yesterday but will Jeremy Corbyn be getting the same level of media attention when he does the same?? I found this on Facebook. I h...

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Let's be honest. With all the virulence of feeling, will Smith get an easy ride ? Any more than Corbyn has ? Not just flack from the PLP if he does stick to his agenda, but from Corbyn's people ? Whoever wins...whoever... those who support the policies that Ed started, or Corbyn has put forward, an...

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Didn't Ed have a policy that workers would only be allowed to be on zero hours contracts for an initial three months, then would have to be shifted onto regular contracts ? Ed certainly said he'd abolish the Bedroom Tax if Labour won...a point there that Labour does need to win elections. Surely if...

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Didn't Ed have a policy that workers would only be allowed to be on zero hours contracts for an initial three months, then would have to be shifted onto regular contracts ? Ed certainly said he'd abolish the Bedroom Tax if Labour won...a point there that Labour does need to win elections. Surely th...

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I wish people would be less critical/not spin untruths about Smith, it is almost making me support him as I feel forced to defend him from what isn't true. Are we not to criticise Smith then? I said I don't trust him.I don't,sorry. He is a pr man,and you do not get to be a top level corporate lobby...

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Willow, I'm as near certain as I can be there'd have been a coup on some pretext or other eventually; that's where we differ. If I'm honest, I'm glad it's out in the open now. I want to see the PLP boil lanced good and proper. I am certain that the coup was planned for 1)when Labour lost Oldham 2)w...

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Had an email from Owen Smith.
He grew up in South Wales during the miners' strike.
That's when he decided to become a corporate lobbyist and pr man for big pharma,sorry ,should have written,that's when he came alive politically.

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Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party hasn't worked for most of the Labour party MPs It would have been nice if they had all tried to see if it worked. Instead, some were campaigning against him even before he was elected. These are not the kind of people who should be representing the party and ...

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I think the key point is where you say this head surrounded himself with able people. That is, indeed, a sign of a good leader. I don't think the appointment of Seamus Milne cones into this category myself, and McDonnell's failure to keep the economics experts on board is part of why I think the Co...

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Afternoon folks, I worked for a while for a head who had terrible presentational skills. He was boring, had a monotonous voice, and, more trivially, was obese and quite ugly. However, he had a tremendous vision for education and a lifelong determination to put his ideas into effect. He succeeded in...

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Is it me, or is the fact that Labour has a democratically elected leader been carefully swept into a corner on this board? What about that the PLP acted disgracefully? Neglected the job we elected them to do? Lost one of the best opportunities we've ever had to bring the Tories to heel? Sorry if it...

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Of course he is.I am not naive,and I know I am pissing in the wind as regards my views,but if it is a signal of intent even if he is justing saying it,as they all do,it is a start for someone to say,even if he is lying through his teeth,he has made a calculation that there may be votes in it.Even i...

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ohsocynical wrote:I'm afraid Smith is just another politician. Padded expenses, ambitious, and saying whatever he thinks will get him more votes.

That is it.
I simply don't trust Smith.I don't believe he is telling the truth.
I believe Corbyn is telling the truth.

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Good god really? where is that? Reading? shit I better sort out my registration for royalties. Gainsborough.In Linconshire. I felt obliged to borrow it of course,even though I don't enjoy historical fiction. So you must be famous now? Ha! well Im not giving up the day job just yet, but that is a de...

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And probably every name on this wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_(organisation" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) Afternoon all. Tem,I was pleased to see your book in the library today. Good god really? where is that? Reading? shit I better sort out my registr...

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Temulkar wrote:And probably every name on this wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_(organisation" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

Afternoon all.
Tem,I was pleased to see your book in the library today.

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citizenJA wrote:If Tubby needs a new device can we help him get it, please?

good idea

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Thanks Rebecca. We went out this morning for coffee, it was nice to get a bit dolled up, and have a long country walk and picnic planned for tomorrow. Would be nice to have a dog to borrow for such occasions. When we were at a National Trust property a couple of weeks ago a woman had a gorgeous lit...

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Hi Rebecca. Thanks for your post last night. It sounds silly, but I didn't realised how stressed I felt until you asked if I was ok. Just recognising it has really helped to shift things. Tbh,I was starting to worry.You sounded so unlike your normal self. Sometimes I know I need to step away from p...

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I talked to the other half's mum about 20 mins ago. Asked her if she wanted a cup of tea. Papers haven't got hold of it yet though. :shock: You forgot to alert the whips' office. Edit: wasn't one of the main plotters/leakers and the guy who was orchestrating the resignations in the whips' office? O...

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I don't support Owen Smith. I haven't decided who to vote for. I want to see whether Corbyn acknowledges the issues and shows some sign he will do some things differently. My worry is a vote for him will be seen as carrying on exactly as it is, when things need to be operating more effectively. I h...

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Thanks for asking Rebecca. Let's just say I've had a bit of an eye opener recently. It crystallised when I cast my votes for the NEC. A lot of the concerns that make me initially wary of voting for Corbyn last year, and which I over-rode my gut feeling on, have proved correct. Probably will resign ...

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