As for Michael Dugher however...StephenDolan wrote:Yes but she's pretty good at handling it thankfully. The usual political journalists have been pretty fecking awful. Yes, it's not a surprise.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Abi Wilkinson has had a.........lively........day on Twitter today. Just for a change
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- Fri 01 Sep, 2017 11:30 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday,1st September 2017
- Replies: 77
- Views: 37376
Re: Friday,1st September 2017
- Fri 01 Sep, 2017 11:00 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday,1st September 2017
- Replies: 77
- Views: 37376
Re: Friday,1st September 2017
Yes but she's pretty good at handling it thankfully. The usual political journalists have been pretty fecking awful. Yes, it's not a surprise.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Abi Wilkinson has had a.........lively........day on Twitter today. Just for a change
- Thu 31 Aug, 2017 4:08 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday, 31st August 2017
- Replies: 80
- Views: 36121
Re: Thursday, 31st August 2017
AnatolyKasparov wrote:It appears that the Daily Telegraph, at one times a genuinely well regarded media outlet despite its well known political leanings, thinks Corbyn "appointed" Tom Watson as his deputy.
- Sat 26 Aug, 2017 10:22 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th & Monday 28th August 2017
- Replies: 199
- Views: 68238
Re: Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th & Monday 28th August 2017
Evening all.
Just read the Starmer piece. Excellent news. The ball is in your court, Davis.
Just read the Starmer piece. Excellent news. The ball is in your court, Davis.
- Thu 24 Aug, 2017 2:35 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 24th August 2017
- Replies: 121
- Views: 90934
Re: Thursday 24th August 2017
Yesterday also saw, yet again, Michael Dugher revealing himself to be a totally obnoxious arse with no redeeming features. Indeed. Horrible behaviour. As for the usual media suspects, well they're displaying their true colours yet again. The amount of coverage that this was given originally. And no...
- Thu 24 Aug, 2017 10:45 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 24th August 2017
- Replies: 121
- Views: 90934
Re: Thursday 24th August 2017
Yesterday also saw, yet again, Michael Dugher revealing himself to be a totally obnoxious arse with no redeeming features. Indeed. Horrible behaviour. As for the usual media suspects, well they're displaying their true colours yet again. The amount of coverage that this was given originally. And no...
- Tue 22 Aug, 2017 11:08 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
- Replies: 42
- Views: 25679
Re: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
I hope the BBC cleared their Yemen piece with Fallon. Leading the news, wow.
- Mon 21 Aug, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 21st August 2017
- Replies: 68
- Views: 27739
Re: Monday 21st August 2017
That, and how much Labour antisemitism there is.AnatolyKasparov wrote:That is often (though not always) the case in mid-August tbf.Willow904 wrote:Morning.
Bit quiet on the politics front, isn't it?
Says it all that the main issue for too many at the moment appears to be a bell's bongs
- Thu 17 Aug, 2017 6:29 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 18th August 2017
- Replies: 70
- Views: 28995
Thursday 18th August 2017
Morning all. Even by his standards, this is 'interesting'. A contender for the worst piece of the year. With every sneer, liberals just make Trump stronger https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/16/donald-trump-supporters-liberals-sneer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return f...
- Tue 15 Aug, 2017 9:23 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 15th August 2017
- Replies: 107
- Views: 44815
Re: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Congrats Tem,that's great news.
- Tue 15 Aug, 2017 10:18 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 15th August 2017
- Replies: 107
- Views: 44815
Re: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Morning all.
I've nothing of note to say at the moment, just checking in.
I've nothing of note to say at the moment, just checking in.
- Wed 09 Aug, 2017 11:01 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 9th August 2017
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27509
Re: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Evening all.
House move fun ongoing here.
Some may find this a worthwhile read.
https://theintercept.com/2017/08/09/atl ... ca-brazil/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
House move fun ongoing here.
Some may find this a worthwhile read.
https://theintercept.com/2017/08/09/atl ... ca-brazil/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Fri 04 Aug, 2017 11:24 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 4th August 2017
- Replies: 75
- Views: 31918
Re: Friday 4th August 2017
Morning all. This is from a few weeks ago but I've only just discovered it and don't believe it was mentioned here? Klein interviewing Corbyn. https://theintercept.com/2017/07/13/video-naomi-klein-and-jeremy-corbyn-discuss-how-to-get-the-world-we-want/" onclick="window.open(this.href);retu...
- Thu 03 Aug, 2017 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 3rd August 2017
- Replies: 72
- Views: 31539
Re: Thursday 3rd August 2017
That must take ages using a rapier.HindleA wrote:Lawnmowing turtle for sale.
- Thu 03 Aug, 2017 1:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 3rd August 2017
- Replies: 72
- Views: 31539
Re: Thursday 3rd August 2017
Ken Livingstone on the other hand. Deary me.AnatolyKasparov wrote:I would avoid Abi Wilkinson's mentions this morning if I were you (she mentioned......gasp.......VENEZUELA)
Toby Young, Rentoul etc aren't exactly covering themselves in glory either.
- Tue 01 Aug, 2017 12:03 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 1st August 2017
- Replies: 51
- Views: 26882
Re: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Indeed. Trumpian levels of "it's just a scratch" on display.AnatolyKasparov wrote:No prizes for guessing who is getting the better of that one either.StephenDolan wrote:DFH and Segalov still on-going I see.
- Tue 01 Aug, 2017 12:00 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 1st August 2017
- Replies: 51
- Views: 26882
Re: Tuesday 1st August 2017
DFH and Segalov still on-going I see.
- Tue 01 Aug, 2017 10:05 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 1st August 2017
- Replies: 51
- Views: 26882
Re: Tuesday 1st August 2017
I'm sure I read somewhere that white house staff mobiles were checked to see if they had Signal installed?HindleA wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40788180
Message encryption a 'problem' - UK home secretary
- Mon 31 Jul, 2017 3:57 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 31st July 2017
- Replies: 71
- Views: 31048
Re: Monday 31st July 2017
Yes, she could do with a bit of OwenSmithitis.AnatolyKasparov wrote:True enough too. I'm still a bit annoyed at how she behaved pre-GE tbph.RogerOThornhill wrote:True but it's silly season stuff. hardly worth the amount of people piling in on it.AnatolyKasparov wrote: Has to be admitted she made a bit of a fool of herself the other day, mind.
- Mon 31 Jul, 2017 12:18 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 31st July 2017
- Replies: 71
- Views: 31048
Re: Monday 31st July 2017
'Sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid are included on a separate list of “reportable substances” that do not require a licence.' http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/government-acids-acid-attacks-deregulation-act-conservatives-poisons-board-a7856041.html" onclick="window.open(this...
- Mon 31 Jul, 2017 8:58 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 31st July 2017
- Replies: 71
- Views: 31048
Re: Monday 31st July 2017
Morning all.
After a weekend away I've finally caught up with the ST and the attempt to use it as a stick to beat the Labour Party with amongst others.
Keep posting the good information and sharing the excellent links.
Right. Time for a coffee.
After a weekend away I've finally caught up with the ST and the attempt to use it as a stick to beat the Labour Party with amongst others.
Keep posting the good information and sharing the excellent links.
Right. Time for a coffee.
- Fri 28 Jul, 2017 4:00 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 28th July 2017
- Replies: 179
- Views: 91032
Re: Friday 28th July 2017
Nope.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Have I missed anything??
- Fri 28 Jul, 2017 3:03 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 28th July 2017
- Replies: 179
- Views: 91032
Re: Friday 28th July 2017
If I believe in the same outcome as you and I find your methods counterproductive I will say so It is similar to you and TE approach to Labour before the election - attacking the leader and trying to get him replaced because he would end up loding lots of seats and votes at an election. I thought t...
- Fri 28 Jul, 2017 2:06 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 28th July 2017
- Replies: 179
- Views: 91032
Re: Friday 28th July 2017
Roger roger, Roger.RogerOThornhill wrote:First batch of washing all dry but looks like rain so holding off putting the second batch out.HindleA wrote:Ah o.k,get the vacuum cleaner out,do the dishes get the kettle on etc.Thanks for update.
And I am on ironing duty again this weekend...
Domestic update over and out.
- Thu 27 Jul, 2017 9:02 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 27th July 2017
- Replies: 142
- Views: 54137
Re: Thursday 27th July 2017
Morning all. Thanks for the debates going on yesterday at FTN, it was great to catch up with this morning.
- Wed 26 Jul, 2017 9:24 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 26th July 2017
- Replies: 203
- Views: 85249
Re: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Morning all.
A late thanks to AK for another excellent round-up.
A late thanks to AK for another excellent round-up.
- Tue 25 Jul, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 15 July 2017
- Replies: 242
- Views: 112867
Re: Tuesday 15 July 2017
Indeed. Many a case of rabies was reportedAnatolyKasparov wrote:Away from the EU for a moment, Abi Wilks certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons yesterday. God bless her
- Tue 25 Jul, 2017 10:22 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 15 July 2017
- Replies: 242
- Views: 112867
Re: Tuesday 15 July 2017
Truth of the matter is here that it's chicken coup time again. The establishment are having a right go at Corbyn on the flimsiest of pretences, that he lied on student debt and that he's divided from Starmer on Brexit. I half expect an Eaglesque figure to come lurching out of the Progess shadows to...
- Mon 24 Jul, 2017 4:15 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 24th July 2017
- Replies: 191
- Views: 71344
Re: Monday 24th July 2017
It's going to be interesting in the mail and the express.
Being anti GM and the changes to food safety versus being pro Brexit.
Being anti GM and the changes to food safety versus being pro Brexit.
- Mon 24 Jul, 2017 4:11 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 24th July 2017
- Replies: 191
- Views: 71344
Re: Monday 24th July 2017
Afternoon all. Been a busy weekend.
It's been an interesting couple of days for the Labour Party. Glad to read some of the more infrequent posters, hope they stay around to not just have a pop at Labour.
It's been an interesting couple of days for the Labour Party. Glad to read some of the more infrequent posters, hope they stay around to not just have a pop at Labour.
- Thu 20 Jul, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 20th July 2017
- Replies: 86
- Views: 38307
Re: Thursday 20th July 2017
Morning all. Oh to finally have decent internal political pressure on Netanyahu. http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/avi-gabbay-israels-rising-new-threat-to-benjamin-netanyahu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Obama did about as much as any POTUS could be expected to, for...
- Thu 20 Jul, 2017 10:08 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 20th July 2017
- Replies: 86
- Views: 38307
Re: Thursday 20th July 2017
Shocking. Truly shocking.
Official figures show biggest rise in crime in a decade
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... n-a-decade" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Official figures show biggest rise in crime in a decade
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... n-a-decade" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Thu 20 Jul, 2017 8:58 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 20th July 2017
- Replies: 86
- Views: 38307
Re: Thursday 20th July 2017
Morning all.
Oh to finally have decent internal political pressure on Netanyahu.
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk ... -netanyahu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Oh to finally have decent internal political pressure on Netanyahu.
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk ... -netanyahu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Wed 19 Jul, 2017 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 19th July 2017
- Replies: 80
- Views: 32371
Re: Wednesday 19th July 2017
That's me working another year then. Hurrah!
- Mon 17 Jul, 2017 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 17th July 2017
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21737
Re: Monday 17th July 2017
Rayner sticking it to Greening.
- Mon 17 Jul, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 17th July 2017
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21737
Re: Monday 17th July 2017
Two dashes minus a dash.tinybgoat wrote:Point of order, is that a dash or a minus?
- Mon 17 Jul, 2017 3:31 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 17th July 2017
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21737
Re: Monday 17th July 2017
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hb-bulletin-g72017 Guidance HB Bulletin: G7/2017 Info concerning runaround with two child policy,and legislation introduction of the sick/disabled/carers (continued) residualisation/negation of previous contributions policy,amongst others I'm afraid I star...
- Mon 17 Jul, 2017 11:31 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 17th July 2017
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21737
Re: Monday 17th July 2017
https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/publ ... etter-whom" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Well, yes.
Well, yes.
- Mon 17 Jul, 2017 11:31 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 17th July 2017
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21737
Re: Monday 17th July 2017
Thanks Adam.adam wrote:Radio 4's 'More or Less' did this one a few years ago - you can listen to it hereStephenDolan wrote:Interesting, especially the maps.
http://www.statsmapsnpix.com/2017/07/wh ... a.html?m=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Mon 17 Jul, 2017 10:56 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 17th July 2017
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21737
Re: Monday 17th July 2017
Interesting, especially the maps.
http://www.statsmapsnpix.com/2017/07/wh ... a.html?m=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.statsmapsnpix.com/2017/07/wh ... a.html?m=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Thu 13 Jul, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 13th July 2017
- Replies: 105
- Views: 44324
Re: Thursday 13th July 2017
Afternoon all. Good to read posts from those that have been around less recently, hope you all stay. And PfY, don't even think about leaving, we need plenty of good posters and I consider you as one. Newsthump on the money once again. 'Speaking to the BBC, the prime minister spoke of her disappointm...
- Tue 11 Jul, 2017 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 11th July 2017
- Replies: 63
- Views: 24949
Re: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Cable edging closer to assisting May whilst bashing Corbyn. Good old Lib Dems. "Ten years’ work by David Cameron to detoxify the brand has been trashed by what they are now doing, clinging to power, the DUP. And on the other side - we all have to admire what Jeremy Corbyn did, he massively outp...
- Tue 11 Jul, 2017 3:00 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 11th July 2017
- Replies: 63
- Views: 24949
Re: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Corbyn about May.
"The prime minister now heads a zombie government that has no ideas, no answers and no leadership. Her premiership has run out of steam and she will soon have to deal with her own insecure employment." Feel the burn!
"The prime minister now heads a zombie government that has no ideas, no answers and no leadership. Her premiership has run out of steam and she will soon have to deal with her own insecure employment." Feel the burn!
- Tue 11 Jul, 2017 2:28 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 11th July 2017
- Replies: 63
- Views: 24949
Re: Tuesday 11th July 2017
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/po ... 35136.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Tue 11 Jul, 2017 9:45 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 11th July 2017
- Replies: 63
- Views: 24949
Re: Tuesday 11th July 2017
I think Crosby is utterly deluded here, hope that's not wishful thinking. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jul/11/tory-pollster-lynton-crosby-says-theresa-may-right-to-call-early-general-election" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; "All the evidence I’ve seen, is ...
- Tue 11 Jul, 2017 8:56 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 11th July 2017
- Replies: 63
- Views: 24949
Re: Tuesday 11th July 2017
I misspoke. It was not my intention to insult. I was overtired, I'm a hard working MP. Lessons have been learnt. Let's move on.
It would appear that a lot of the press think that there's nothing to report and move on from.
It would appear that a lot of the press think that there's nothing to report and move on from.
- Mon 10 Jul, 2017 10:11 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 10th July 2017
- Replies: 71
- Views: 25498
Re: Monday 10th July 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jul/10/rebel-mps-form-cross-party-group-to-oppose-hard-brexit?CMP=twt_gu The repeal bill, due to be published on Thursday, will be a historic piece of legislation reversing the 1972 European Communities Act that took Britain into the bloc, as well as adopti...
- Mon 10 Jul, 2017 8:59 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 10th July 2017
- Replies: 71
- Views: 25498
Re: Monday 10th July 2017
Morning all. This pretty much sums up the latest news... Jane MerrickVerified account @janemerrick23 Follow More April: PM calls an election because she says Labour & LibDems are meddling in Brexit. July: May asks Labour & LibDems to meddle in Brexit :roll: Morning all. Yes, it's the Torie...
- Sat 08 Jul, 2017 9:06 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2017
- Replies: 84
- Views: 31353
Re: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2017
There are some green supporters I enjoy reading. And there are some I don't.
Nice weather today, most pleasant. Garden looks tidier.
Nice weather today, most pleasant. Garden looks tidier.
- Fri 07 Jul, 2017 1:56 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 7th July 2017
- Replies: 64
- Views: 22985
Re: Friday 7th July 2017
Stale old white men that like to bray and bang on tables?PorFavor wrote:Apprently, it's "similar" to the 1922 Committee.