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Swarthlander

Happy Yorkshire Day.

Roll on independence.

Disclaimer: From a Lancastrian.

As for my 'renewing' my Labour Party membership - I've decided not to.

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RobertSnozers wrote:
......I like to think that under those circumstances, Labour would pull more or less together.

That said, the most likely outcome is still a Tory victory, but I don't think it would be a landslide by any stretch.

I wish I had your confidence.

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gilsey wrote: ....PR, anyone?

I think that is well off into the future.

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Early General Election? Tim Bale says she'll go for it in Spring/Summer next year http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5cfc3134-540a-11e6-befd-2fc0c26b3c60.html#axzz4FOzzC7g1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I have my doubts, but if the polls stay as they are the temptation would be hu...

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Hehe, exactly my sentiment, but I didn't want to seem aggressive towards mbc. Back for a few days and I've seen several flounces already. Back to bizness. Indeed is not meant to be aggressive to anyone - and will miss mbc's interesting contributions. But that I suppose is at the heart of my irritat...

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Hello folks. :D I have a little interesting dilemma or an interesting little dilemma. I left the Labour Party a few months ago, I don't much care for Corbyn and I don't like the folk who are around him. It tends to remind me too much of the early 80s when I was a proper active Labour Party activist ...

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Good morning folks. :D I have voted 'remain' or 'in' or 'Europhile' or 'traitor' or whatever... I voted by postal vote a couple of weeks ago. I have never, will not and will never support Nationalist/Fascist ideals, they disgust me. As for the weather, it's glorious sunshine and very warm here in t...

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Good morning folks. :D I have voted 'remain' or 'in' or 'Europhile' or 'traitor' or whatever... I voted by postal vote a couple of weeks ago. I have never, will not and will never support Nationalist/Fascist ideals, they disgust me. As for the weather, it's glorious sunshine and very warm here in th...

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For those who didn't see it last night, this is well worth a watch Denis Healey: The Best Prime Minister Labour Never Had? http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Denis%20Healey%3A%20The%20Best%20Prime%20Minister%20Labour%20Never%20Had%3F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Viewi...

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Patrick Wintour ✔ @patrickwintour Jeremy Corbyn's key speech line was "You dont have to take what you are given", but it emerges you can, if it works as a line in a speech. 6:30 PM - 29 Sep 2015 (Politics Live, Guardian) No. It doesn't make any sense to me, either. There has just been som...

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Chris Mason ‏@ChrisMasonBBC 34 mins34 minutes ago From BBC Monitoring: In an unprecedented move, Iran's state-owned TV has broadcast live parts of Jeremy Corbyn's speech #lab15 Meaning - see we told you he was a [insert relevant words here] He did spend too much time arsing about on Press TV though...

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ohsocynical wrote:Chris Mason ‏@ChrisMasonBBC 34 mins34 minutes ago

From BBC Monitoring: In an unprecedented move, Iran's state-owned TV has broadcast live parts of Jeremy Corbyn's speech #lab15

Meaning - see we told you he was a [insert relevant words here]

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/29/jeremy-corbyn-speech-conference-media_n_8214152.html?utm_hp_ref=uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; But many journalists became irate with the focus of criticism on them, posting indignant messages on social media about Corbyn's comm...

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That was a refreshing change.

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Morning all. According to R4 this morning, Corbyn supporters will be in 'ecstasy' when he speaks tday. Everyone else will be fretting. We Labour lot are clearly an over-emotional, neurotic bunch. In the meantime we had some Blair related person, didn't catch who it was, saying those who elected a l...

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Redcar steelworks to be "mothballed" with the loss of getting on for 2,000 jobs (BBC News). I'd have thought we'd be needing a few bits of steel what with this HS2 and northern powerhouse stuff? It will be imported from Asia. It's all China's fault, it's alleged they sell it to the intern...

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Press Association ‏@PA 14m14 minutes ago #Breaking Iron and steelmaking at the Redcar steel plant is to be mothballed, with the loss of up to 1,700 jobs, sources tell PA 'Mothballed' - moved on from 'paused'. Why don't they just say 'closed' or 'shut down'? It's to give the faint hope that it could...

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Re: Red Moon

I got up at 3.30am, walked outside, and it was thick fog!

Couldn't see a thing in any direction.

Yorkshire! I hate it and everyone in it.
Isn't that right Dave? You (alleged) necroporcine chicken choker.

Good morning.

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I would just like to inform you that it has been an excellent year for Rhubarb (the fruit) here. I have just gathered my final crop for this year and in a couple of months I will be splitting the crowns which have bloomed fantastically. 8-) Now I am trying to find a way to spin/blame all this on Je...

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I would just like to inform you that it has been an excellent year for Rhubarb (the fruit) here. I have just gathered my final crop for this year and in a couple of months I will be splitting the crowns which have bloomed fantastically. 8-) Now I am trying to find a way to spin/blame all this on Jer...

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Radio 5 have just had an Alf Garnet phone in.

Some folk really need help.

Good morning.

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Just for a laugh - in Huffpost's comedy section...

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09 ... _hp_ref=uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Good morning. :D To my mind it doesn't matter what anyone says or does at the moment. It's only to be expected that dummies will be flying across rooms. It's early days and the new proper Party of opposition (for that's what it is) has to bed down and show what it is capable of. In a few months time...

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/12/jeremy-corbyn-tells-the-h_n_8126988.html?utm_hp_ref=uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Mr Corbyn said that he was not going to change his political style, and wanted to move debate away from personalities to policies – and revealed ...

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Scarborough (North East coast of God's own county) is looking for a new Town Crier.
An egotistical exhibitionist with a big gob. Maybe Danczuk?

Good morning.

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Episode (clause) IV: A new hope. :P I didn't vote for Corbyn (he was my second preference) but I'm loving today's result. It's really shaken some folk up and that is to be welcomed. 8-) As for those who have gone off to sulk - well go and good riddance. They are not players they are egotists. They a...

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In other news.... God MUST be a woman! :roll: Lightning strikes bourbon whiskey factory, thousands of gallons flow out into pond and stream, then it sets on fire. :smack: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jim-beam-explosion-lightning-strikes-whiskey-factory-making-rivers-flow-with-fir...

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RogerOThornhill wrote:Morning all. Anyone for some cake?

I keep thinking that someone must have made a mistake - can't possibly be 56. How did that happen?

Ha! Just you wait young 'un.

Lovely cake and many happy returns.

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AnatolyKasparov wrote: If so, most votes *have* been cast and Cooper has almost certainly left it too late.

I will be glad when it's all over, bar the shouting and recriminations (and there will be some whoever wins).
IMO this leadership election has been an embarrassing farce and has gone on far too long.

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......Cutting to the chase he had a lovely chocolate coloured dog, I don't know the breed, sat calmly next to two screaming idiots. I cooled things down by offering the dog the back of my hand then fussing and commented on how gorgeous it was. We ended up parting on good terms. I guess he thought t...

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@Swarthlander Please don't change your sign off on my account, Swarthlander, but why has Osborne at Thatcher's funeral sprung to mind? Proof positive I guess. :D :D I wish it could be some 'profound saying' but it's from Downton Abbey (EastEnders with Toffs). It's said by the character Dowager Coun...

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Good morning. :D Just for the record, re: leadership election. I had a battle between head and heart. Seeing as the heart has caused me trouble in the past I went with the head. :P I've voted: Leader - 1 Burnham; 2 Corbyn; 3 Cooper; 4 Kendal. Deputy - 1 Creasy; 2 Eagle; 3 Bradshaw; 4 Watson; 5 Flint...

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Well, I'm dumbstruck.

Today I stand totally disgusted with the Labour Party (apart from the 48).
How on earth can you not oppose child poverty or poverty of any kind.
My Party membership is not worth the plastic it's printed on.

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Well, if Scottish Labour becomes "self governing" I would expect the Welsh party to follow in short order - which leaves, if only by default....... Then Labour will end up fighting itself (no change there then). A fragmented Labour Party has no future, self-governing factions of the same ...

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...help us come to terms with the £700 + estimate for the operation he needs to repair his cruciate ligament / stabilise his knee. That's on top of the £200 for today ... Don't want to frighten you but the last one (TPLO) cost over £1800, fortunately insured. Hoping for the best for your doggie. :z...

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Well, if Scottish Labour becomes "self governing" I would expect the Welsh party to follow in short order - which leaves, if only by default....... Then Labour will end up fighting itself (no change there then). A fragmented Labour Party has no future, self-governing factions of the same ...

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Cruddas: We’re setting up an English Labour Party An English Labour Party is being set set up, according to former Shadow Cabinet member Jon Cruddas. The Dagenham and Rainham MP told an audience at the IPPR think tank this afternoon that the creation of a distinct Labour Party in England would be ha...

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Right. Having a bit of reset for today. Dog left at vets to be sedated and X rayed for possible tear of his cruciate ligament and / or hip dislocation... My sympathies Reb. :( I've had two dogs with torn cruciates. One about 20 years ago who had her cruciates relaced with wire (both knees) and one ...

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Alan Milburn backs Liz Kendall.
Shocked and surprised, I am, shocked and surprised.

Pope... bears...

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Good morning. :D Andy Burnham is the Labour leadership contender most likely to improve the party’s chances at the next general election, according to a survey of 2,000 people for The Independent by ORB. And we know how reliable polls are. :roll: Liz Kendall, the shadow Care Minister who is seen as ...

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Good God! I'm Minister of State.

Where's my foreign bride?

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/06/22/david-cameron-hints-child_n_7639290.html?utm_hp_ref=uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; David Cameron has signalled the end of the current child poverty target, claiming that it distorts what the Government is doing to help those in ...

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http://www.firstladies.org/facinatingfacts.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I definitely need more coffee.

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Slight problem... Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams (February 12, 1775 – May 15, 1852), wife of John Quincy Adams, was First Lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829. She is the only First Lady born outside of the United States. She was British born. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_Adams" ...

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However...

Good morning.

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Well... that was... something...
I'm just not sure what.

Maybe I need more coffee.

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For those that are interested but didn't know (like me for instance :roll: ).... Candidates for leader will be taking part in a series of TV and radio debates. The Victoria Derbyshire Show on BBC Two on 13 July at 0915; The Sunday Politics on BBC One on 19 July at 1100; LBC radio date and time to be...

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Well at least one old lady and her family are safe.... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/11689154/Queens-finances-are-safe-from-cuts-for-two-years.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The Queen will not face any cuts to royal finances for at least ano...

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Nice blog in the HuffPost http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-zoe-norris/nhs-gps-jeremy-hunt_b_7615548.html?utm_hp_ref=uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thank you so much for your kind speech detailing the new deal for GPs that you announced today. We have been waiting with ...

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MPs from Ukip, Labour and the Conservatives have united to kick-start the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. The cross-party group of seven eurosceptic MPs, which includes former Tory Cabinet minister Owen Paterson, has been formed in order to ensure the Out campaign in the referendu...

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