The General Election

[Ray Scully]

I just hope they choose another left wing, union backed, marxist socialist, class conscious bigot as their leader, in that way they have no hope of ever winning the next election.

as opposed to a right wing, big business backed, nationalistic, class conscience bigots

[towny44]

I just hope they choose another left wing, union backed, marxist socialist, class conscious bigot as their leader, in that way they have no hope of ever winning the next election.

as opposed to a right wing, big business backed, nationalistic, class conscience bigots

No Ray as opposed to a sensible new labour politician who realises that it is big business that helps to swell the tax earnings and sensibly grow the economy, rather than one who wants to bring central govt. dictats into every aspect of business life.

[poole boy]

well said towny44 completely agree with you
graham

[Silver_Shiney]

Even the Communist government of China realised that, to get ahead, you have to be a capitalist!

[Manoverboard]

As for our Scottish friends, if the Tories decided to stuff them, i.e reviewing the Barnet formula and bringing their constituencies in line with the UK, they will then know what fools gold looks like.

Me thinks that is exactly the plan so that when Labour regain those seats, as they surely will in due course, there will be significantly less of them.

How will they do it ... simple, by offering the Scottish Parliament legal powers to raise their own Taxes.

The same deal could be offered to Wales and Northern Ireland which in turn will secure massive savings regarding benefit payments in those regions ... all to the advantage of us English types of course

[Romig1]

Just been watching Chuka Umunna on the Anrew Marr show. I've thought for a while that he's a future leader of the Labour Party. He's articulate, intelligent and presents himself very well.

[david63]

He's articulate, intelligent and presents himself very well.

Just a pity that he has the same "chip on his shoulder" about everything that the Tories do is wrong and the only possible way forward is Labour's, as Millichip has/had.

[Romig1]

He's articulate, intelligent and presents himself very well.

Just a pity that he has the same "chip on his shoulder" about everything that the Tories do is wrong and the only possible way forward is Labour's, as Millichip has/had.

That will probably appeal to the party members, and most of the MPs!

[towny44]

He's articulate, intelligent and presents himself very well.

Just a pity that he has the same "chip on his shoulder" about everything that the Tories do is wrong and the only possible way forward is Labour's, as Millichip has/had.

That will probably appeal to the party members, and most of the MPs!

It might appeal to the diehard core labour members, but fortunately it does not appeal to many of the floating voters. But I agree with you Romig that Chukka does present himself well on TV, if he does put himself forward maybe we will find out just what his policies would be.

[Onelife]

Hi Romig,

Yep!...best candidate by far. The bookies have him at 2/1 fav which looks a pretty good bet to me......fill your boots.

Regards

Keith

[david63]

If I recall correctly I believe that in a previous life Chuka Umunna was a banker!

[Romig1]

If I recall correctly I believe that in a previous life Chuka Umunna was a banker!

A solicitor.

[Romig1]

...well that's according to his Wiki page I looked at earlier. There's an interesting comment on there that 50% of Labour members will leave the party if he becomes leader. The comment will disappear before long though I would imagine.

[Onelife]

[quote="david63"]If I recall correctly I believe that in a previous life Chuka Umunna was a banker![/quote


Hi David,

The fact that he comes from a banking background may not be a bad thing espesially if he has the moral compass to challange the working practices of what in essence has been an unregulated industry.

Regards

Keith

[Ray Scully]

Its a no brainer Major Dan Jarvis MBE MP for Barnsley, that is if those brainless Union leaders can be kept in their cages

[Onelife]

Hi Ray,

The bookies have him at 12/1 to become the next labour leader which in betting terms doesn't bode well for his chances...that being said l have just read an artical published by the New Statesman magazine about him and can see why you think so highly of him.

Regards

Keith

[Ray Scully]

Hi Keith
Averaging 4/1 on Oddschecker this afternoon

Ray

[Onelife]

Hi Ray,

l know my eyesight aint that good but l could have sworn the Major was 12/1 with William Hill this morning........well taking into consideration what l have read about the him he's got to be worth a fiver even at 4/1

Regards

keith

[Romig1]

Hi Ray,

l know my eyesight aint that good but l could have sworn the Major was 12/1 with William Hill this morning........well taking into consideration what l have read about the him he's got to be worth a fiver even at 4/1

Regards

keith

I hope nobody put their house on him...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/election ... ws_central

[Not so ancient mariner]

The Andrew Marr show even had Mandy talking more sense than I have heard him do for a long time!

[oldbluefox]

Hi Ray,

l know my eyesight aint that good but l could have sworn the Major was 12/1 with William Hill this morning........well taking into consideration what l have read about the him he's got to be worth a fiver even at 4/1

Regards

keith

I hope nobody put their house on him...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/election ... ws_central

Not another of Onelife's certs gone belly up?

[Onelife]

Ha ha Mr Foxy,....one of these days l will shock you and find a winner

It was my intention to pop into the bookies after taking the mutt for a walk this morning but luck would have it l got caught short and diverted back home....just as well l did as it would have cost me a fiver....thanks Romig

[Stephen]

Ha ha Mr Foxy,....one of these days l will shock you and find a winner

It was my intention to pop into the bookies after taking the mutt for a walk this morning but luck would have it l got caught short and diverted back home....just as well l did as it would have cost me a fiver....thanks Romig

I thought it was a £100 for fouling the pavement

[Onelife]

Messy old business Stephen. ...just as well l had some Aurora sick bags at hand

[Stephen]

I thought this was excellent. And they wonder why they done so bad in the elections.