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- Thu 08 Dec, 2016 3:56 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 8th December 2016
- Replies: 194
- Views: 55824
Re: Thursday 8th December 2016
[quote="HindleA"]Palmer gets nervous.[/quote
- Sat 24 Sep, 2016 6:50 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September 2016
- Replies: 175
- Views: 39868
Re: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September 2016
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...
- Wed 03 Aug, 2016 10:52 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
- Replies: 173
- Views: 34636
Re: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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...
- Wed 03 Aug, 2016 10:17 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
[youtube]V2ACsiLThjk[/youtube]Jeremy Corbyns' Brighton rally 2 August
- Wed 03 Aug, 2016 10:10 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
- Replies: 173
- Views: 34636
Re: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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. ...
- Wed 03 Aug, 2016 9:51 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
- Replies: 173
- Views: 34636
Re: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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 ...
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 9:30 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
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- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 2:29 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
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...
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
ohsocynical wrote:
Are the neutral areas ones with an equal split in votes,or those not wishing to chose sides?Do you know?
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 12:21 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
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...
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 11:49 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
- Replies: 148
- Views: 28971
Re: Owen Smith leadership
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- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 11:37 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
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- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 10:24 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
- Replies: 149
- Views: 132172
Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
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- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 7:30 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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...
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 7:00 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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...
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 6:53 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
Good lord.yahyah wrote:Yes, I'm wrong, as usual. Must keep up with the programme.
Will try harder.
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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...
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 4:31 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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...
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 4:29 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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...
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 4:21 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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.
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.
- Mon 01 Aug, 2016 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 1st August 2016
- Replies: 122
- Views: 27410
Re: Monday, 1st August 2016
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...
- Sat 30 Jul, 2016 6:27 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2016
- Replies: 230
- Views: 41924
Re: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2016
& 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...
- Sat 30 Jul, 2016 6:24 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2016
- Replies: 230
- Views: 41924
Re: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2016
Stilton with apricots is my favourite cheese.I buy it in Lidl.ohsocynical wrote:Stilton. Just the thought of it makes my mouth water. And nutty vintage cheddar .... Stilton with apricots ....
- Fri 29 Jul, 2016 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 29th July 2016
- Replies: 206
- Views: 43554
Re: Friday 29th July 2016
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...
- Fri 29 Jul, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 29th July 2016
- Replies: 206
- Views: 43554
Re: Friday 29th July 2016
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...
- Fri 29 Jul, 2016 4:12 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 29th July 2016
- Replies: 206
- Views: 43554
Re: Friday 29th July 2016
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...
- Fri 29 Jul, 2016 3:42 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 29th July 2016
- Replies: 206
- Views: 43554
Re: Friday 29th July 2016
[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...
- Thu 28 Jul, 2016 2:52 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 28 July 2016
- Replies: 223
- Views: 42428
Re: Thursday 28 July 2016
Ha!
Michael Foster has to pay all the costs.
Michael Foster has to pay all the costs.
- Thu 28 Jul, 2016 12:59 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 28 July 2016
- Replies: 223
- Views: 42428
Re: Thursday 28 July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 5:55 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 5:44 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 5:30 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 5:14 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 4:04 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 4:00 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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.
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.
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 3:27 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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 ...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 1:51 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 1:47 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th July 2016
- Replies: 241
- Views: 43240
Re: Wednesday 27th July 2016
That is it.ohsocynical wrote:I'm afraid Smith is just another politician. Padded expenses, ambitious, and saying whatever he thinks will get him more votes.
I simply don't trust Smith.I don't believe he is telling the truth.
I believe Corbyn is telling the truth.
- Tue 26 Jul, 2016 3:33 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 26 July 2016
- Replies: 168
- Views: 26067
Re: Tuesday 26 July 2016
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...
- Tue 26 Jul, 2016 3:16 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 26 July 2016
- Replies: 168
- Views: 26067
Re: Tuesday 26 July 2016
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...
- Tue 26 Jul, 2016 3:04 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 26 July 2016
- Replies: 168
- Views: 26067
Re: Tuesday 26 July 2016
Afternoon all.Temulkar wrote:And probably every name on this wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_(organisation" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Tem,I was pleased to see your book in the library today.
- Fri 22 Jul, 2016 7:37 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 22 July 2016
- Replies: 219
- Views: 39397
Re: Friday 22 July 2016
good ideacitizenJA wrote:If Tubby needs a new device can we help him get it, please?
- Fri 22 Jul, 2016 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 22 July 2016
- Replies: 219
- Views: 39397
Re: Friday 22 July 2016
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...
- Fri 22 Jul, 2016 6:22 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 22 July 2016
- Replies: 219
- Views: 39397
Re: Friday 22 July 2016
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...
- Fri 22 Jul, 2016 6:10 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 22 July 2016
- Replies: 219
- Views: 39397
Re: Friday 22 July 2016
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...
- Thu 21 Jul, 2016 6:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 21st July 2016
- Replies: 223
- Views: 37426
Re: Thursday 21st July 2016
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...
- Thu 21 Jul, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 21st July 2016
- Replies: 223
- Views: 37426
Re: Thursday 21st July 2016
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 ...