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By *oo hot OP Couple
over a year ago
North West |
The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think? |
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over a year ago
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago
Bristol |
"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
There will be a few toys out of the pram if they are not  |
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
They will get their usual votes. Even at the local government level. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
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Are only Tories voting in the Locals?  |
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals? "
No, anyone registered to vote can. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke. |
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals?
No, anyone registered to vote can."
Then the people will vote for who they want in power. If that is business as usual for the Tories what does that say about Labour?
It means we are a one party state. |
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals?
No, anyone registered to vote can.
Then the people will vote for who they want in power. If that is business as usual for the Tories what does that say about Labour?
It means we are a one party state. "
Sad times.
The opposite of voting Tory, is not voting Tory. |
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By *oo hot OP Couple
over a year ago
North West |
"Are the champagne socialists Liebour party still going? Libtards still around? Any good independent parties worth voting for? "
You must have done your homework lol
These are local elections, you will have been told locally who is up for election to your local council.
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke. |
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals?
No, anyone registered to vote can.
Then the people will vote for who they want in power. If that is business as usual for the Tories what does that say about Labour?
It means we are a one party state.
Sad times.
The opposite of voting Tory, is not voting Tory. "
Yea but . . .
" 'Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people'. "
What do Labour have to do to get into power? Serious question really.
Locals in every country in the whole world are always a protest vote - it's never been any different - does Labour have to make a pact with Mother Teresa? Ras'Putin? Donald Trump? I mean, what is it going to take?
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke. |
"Are the champagne socialists Liebour party still going? Libtards still around? Any good independent parties worth voting for?
You must have done your homework lol
These are local elections, you will have been told locally who is up for election to your local council.
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Nope. Not one leaflet here. |
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By *oo hot OP Couple
over a year ago
North West |
"Are the champagne socialists Liebour party still going? Libtards still around? Any good independent parties worth voting for?
You must have done your homework lol
These are local elections, you will have been told locally who is up for election to your local council.
Nope. Not one leaflet here. "
Odd
I have had a letter from the Council. I have had information on the postal voting form. The Council have advertised the candidates ward by ward on the Internet and local Facebook books are full of it. |
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals?
No, anyone registered to vote can.
Then the people will vote for who they want in power. If that is business as usual for the Tories what does that say about Labour?
It means we are a one party state.
Sad times.
The opposite of voting Tory, is not voting Tory.
Yea but . . .
'Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people'.
What do Labour have to do to get into power? Serious question really.
Locals in every country in the whole world are always a protest vote - it's never been any different - does Labour have to make a pact with Mother Teresa? Ras'Putin? Donald Trump? I mean, what is it going to take?
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What does Labour have to do to get into power: same as they did last time. Out Tory the Tories and represent the interests of those who own the media and represent the interests of those with the money that fund their campaigns.
But yeah, people don't care as much about local elections, the odd Tory might defect, but at the GE it will be back to normal. |
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By *oo hot OP Couple
over a year ago
North West |
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals?
No, anyone registered to vote can.
Then the people will vote for who they want in power. If that is business as usual for the Tories what does that say about Labour?
It means we are a one party state.
Sad times.
The opposite of voting Tory, is not voting Tory.
Yea but . . .
'Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people'.
What do Labour have to do to get into power? Serious question really.
Locals in every country in the whole world are always a protest vote - it's never been any different - does Labour have to make a pact with Mother Teresa? Ras'Putin? Donald Trump? I mean, what is it going to take?
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Last time Labour were in power it was inconceivable to imagine the Conservatives getting anywhere near them after the Thatcher hangover.
If people could be reintroduced to open, fair and honest debate and the newspapers prevented from conducting hit jobs by perpetuating lies and propaganda - we might just get people voting according to manifesto’s.
I watched a clip today of David Dimbleby interviewing Harold Wilson and it reflected starkly as to how far political discourse has fallen in this country.
It really says something when political parties have to use bots to try to influence voters with a constant barrage of negativity. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke. |
"Are the champagne socialists Liebour party still going? Libtards still around? Any good independent parties worth voting for?
You must have done your homework lol
These are local elections, you will have been told locally who is up for election to your local council.
Nope. Not one leaflet here.
Odd
I have had a letter from the Council. I have had information on the postal voting form. The Council have advertised the candidates ward by ward on the Internet and local Facebook books are full of it."
Just messaged two friends (out of interest) nope they don't have anything either.
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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
The Russians and chinese will make sure you vote for the party they want running the country |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nah, it will be business as usual for the Tories. Their voters don't care about how badly Johnson and the government rip off British people.
Are only Tories voting in the Locals?
No, anyone registered to vote can."
If they can be arsed. Other than a protest vote never actually noticed any difference at all between one part or another at local level. If the area is wealthy then there will be leas littler and fewer potholes in the road. Otherwise all councils seems to be generally quite shit. |
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" I watched a clip today of David Dimbleby interviewing Harold Wilson and it reflected starkly as to how far political discourse has fallen in this country. "
I watched the same clip - Rory Stewart posted it with the comment, “To see how far British politics has fallen - look at Wilson, his automatic respect for constitutional precedence - the lack of slogans, his fairness towards his opponent, the mature style of the whole conversation. It makes me ashamed of what we’ve become.”
I found one of the responses to this post particular interesting - “But also, RoryStewartUK, Dimbleby asks short questions, lets Wilson talk without constant interruptions, & doesn't put words into his mouth. Wilson isn't worried a phrase will be taken out of context as 'gotcha' against him. The problem is not just politicians.”
That is the stark contrast between then and now |
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" I watched a clip today of David Dimbleby interviewing Harold Wilson and it reflected starkly as to how far political discourse has fallen in this country.
I watched the same clip - Rory Stewart posted it with the comment, “To see how far British politics has fallen - look at Wilson, his automatic respect for constitutional precedence - the lack of slogans, his fairness towards his opponent, the mature style of the whole conversation. It makes me ashamed of what we’ve become.”
I found one of the responses to this post particular interesting - “But also, RoryStewartUK, Dimbleby asks short questions, lets Wilson talk without constant interruptions, & doesn't put words into his mouth. Wilson isn't worried a phrase will be taken out of context as 'gotcha' against him. The problem is not just politicians.”
That is the stark contrast between then and now "
Interesting, on the other hand, why would any politician care about a "gotcha". They are constantly caught out lying to the public and it rarely makes a jot of difference. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" I watched a clip today of David Dimbleby interviewing Harold Wilson and it reflected starkly as to how far political discourse has fallen in this country.
I watched the same clip - Rory Stewart posted it with the comment, “To see how far British politics has fallen - look at Wilson, his automatic respect for constitutional precedence - the lack of slogans, his fairness towards his opponent, the mature style of the whole conversation. It makes me ashamed of what we’ve become.”
I found one of the responses to this post particular interesting - “But also, RoryStewartUK, Dimbleby asks short questions, lets Wilson talk without constant interruptions, & doesn't put words into his mouth. Wilson isn't worried a phrase will be taken out of context as 'gotcha' against him. The problem is not just politicians.”
That is the stark contrast between then and now
Interesting, on the other hand, why would any politician care about a "gotcha". They are constantly caught out lying to the public and it rarely makes a jot of difference. "
Not every politician is just out for themselves. I'd say there are plenty decent backbenchers and local councillors. The trouble being that to climb up the slippery pole, they need to be even more slippery. I think it is the same in many walks of life. The decent ones stay at the coal-face and power the organisations. While the useless but ruthless, the liars, the backstabbers and those willing to step on anyone and everyone... They play the game and rise to the top.
And as for the hatchet jobs being done by the media, I think you would have to have a fairly ruthless or downright ambitious streak to even think of putting yourself in that line of fire. Pretty sure I wouldn't. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What differences do people expect to see from voting one way or another in the local elections?
Genuinely curious. I’ve no idea what the local pressing matters are or who stands for what. Have never paid any attention to local elections beyond the barometer factor. What kind of things change? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
Up my way it's the SNP that people want to spank. Which invariably means Tories get in... Both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Councils are run by Con/Lab/Ind coalitions formed to outnumber SNP and take control. My town seems to be embracing indepentant candidates that have actually done good for the local area, not just based on party allegiances. I hope this trend continues. |
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"Are the champagne socialists Liebour party still going? Libtards still around? Any good independent parties worth voting for?
You must have done your homework lol
These are local elections, you will have been told locally who is up for election to your local council.
Nope. Not one leaflet here.
Odd
I have had a letter from the Council. I have had information on the postal voting form. The Council have advertised the candidates ward by ward on the Internet and local Facebook books are full of it.
Just messaged two friends (out of interest) nope they don't have anything either.
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Not all councils are due for elections, my area isn't, nearest to me would be 20 miles at Hastings.  |
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
Local elections shouldn't reflect national government HOWEVER the tory led council down here has been utterly damnable so won't be getting my vote |
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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago
near ipswich |
"Are the champagne socialists Liebour party still going? Libtards still around? Any good independent parties worth voting for?
You must have done your homework lol
These are local elections, you will have been told locally who is up for election to your local council.
Nope. Not one leaflet here.
Odd
I have had a letter from the Council. I have had information on the postal voting form. The Council have advertised the candidates ward by ward on the Internet and local Facebook books are full of it.
Just messaged two friends (out of interest) nope they don't have anything either.
Not all councils are due for elections, my area isn't, nearest to me would be 20 miles at Hastings. "
Mine neither no local elections here. |
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I have the mayoral referendum where we get to decide if Bristol should get rid of it’s mayor, the implication of which seems to be that Bristol might end up being absorbed into the control of the West of England Metro mayor which would be a bit shit! |
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By *eroy1000Man
over a year ago
milton keynes |
"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
Yep I agree the conservatives will end up getting spanked. I know it should be local issues but national leadership usually plays a part and apart from by elections it is one of the few chances voters get to protest before a GE. I'm expecting to hear phrases like' we hear what the voters are saying and will strive to win them back'. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke. |
The Guardian are searching for Unicorn Poo wipes, lol . . .
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/03/tell-us-have-you-received-any-2022-local-election-leaflets
As rare as ashtrays on motorcycles. |
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over a year ago
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"The Guardian are searching for Unicorn Poo wipes, lol . . .
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/03/tell-us-have-you-received-any-2022-local-election-leaflets
As rare as ashtrays on motorcycles. "
More chance of finding a benefit of Brexit  |
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By *ulaMan
over a year ago
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Of course the Tory's will get a spanking it's only local elections, but come the GE to big a task for Starmer and need some real policy's and so far none of them are calling them out only what the Tory's are doing wrong, lets face it there not even a good opposition or why they teaming up to win seat's with the Lib dem's ? |
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By *ulaMan
over a year ago
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?
The Russians and chinese will make sure you vote for the party they want running the country "
Now i know why i got extra bean shoots in my local Chinese they was buying my vote
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
The local councillors I have dealt with make MP's look like Prof Brian cox.
Start a meeting with long winded drawn out nonsense, break for a drink and snacks (on expenses). Planning permissions always highlight friendships... Strange bunch and no reflection on national thinking, unless you are reporting on it and then of course it reflects the mood of the nation..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Of course the Tory's will get a spanking it's only local elections, but come the GE to big a task for Starmer and need some real policy's and so far none of them are calling them out only what the Tory's are doing wrong, lets face it there not even a good opposition or why they teaming up to win seat's with the Lib dem's ? "
Starmer does have policies. It's hardly his fault if you don't read or listen to them. You seem to prefer to just parrot the Tory lie that Labour has no policies.
As for why are they teaming up with the Lib Dems? I'm guessing it's because it's the best way to dethrone our appalling government. |
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By *ulaMan
over a year ago
Hitchin |
"Ok over to you give us few that you think would work ?
You will disagree with anything I say.
Just look it up for yourself. It's very easy."
I have all i can find is from 2019 and now local stuff or the guardian |
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By *ulaMan
over a year ago
Hitchin |
"Ok over to you give us few that you think would work ?
You will disagree with anything I say.
Just look it up for yourself. It's very easy."
Head line from the guardian August2021
Labour values are meaningless without policies |
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What do Labour have to do to get into power? Serious question really.
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Change their name for a start.
Nobody wants to vote for some thing which sounds like hard work when the alternative sounds like "I will be able to keep everything", whether or not either is true.
Labour made a huge mistake years ago by not grabbing the name 'Democrats' for themselves before some other wastes of space did. It is a name which conjures up the image of thoughtful, reasonable, considerate people. Like the nice ones in America. |
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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago
near ipswich |
"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
Yes me too but that is nothing new for a mid term government.I expect the greens and liberals to gain plenty of seats the real test for labour is can they convince those who vote tory to vote for them? i doubt it thats why the greens and liberals will gain. That will once again give the libs a boost and we will hear that they can win the next election only for them to have their dreams shattered at the next general election. |
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"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?"
Local Elections have nothing to do with Westminster elections. Local issues are different to national. People who link them are not really aware of the different roles and responsibilities. |
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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago
near ipswich |
"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?
Local Elections have nothing to do with Westminster elections. Local issues are different to national. People who link them are not really aware of the different roles and responsibilities. "
I think they are |
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By *eroy1000Man
over a year ago
milton keynes |
"The Johnson Government have been around for a couple of years now.
Anyone think that they will be judged quite harshly in the upcoming local elections?
Lots of social media chatter about millions of people who have become ideologically groomed to support Johnson because of Brexit and will forgive him for anything.
Personally, I think the Conservatives will be well spanked. Happy to hear what others think?Yes me too but that is nothing new for a mid term government.I expect the greens and liberals to gain plenty of seats the real test for labour is can they convince those who vote tory to vote for them? i doubt it thats why the greens and liberals will gain. That will once again give the libs a boost and we will hear that they can win the next election only for them to have their dreams shattered at the next general election."
In my area it's a lib/ lab coalition. The only question is can one of them gain enough to rule outright. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am not voting tory again, due to brexit and Johnson is a liar and partygate just want to see him and the Tories finished. "
I suspect many people feel that way.
There are reports lots of election leaflets refer to "local" conservatives, as candidates are trying to distance themselves from their own party. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am not voting tory again, due to brexit and Johnson is a liar and partygate just want to see him and the Tories finished. "
Not going to bother voting at all in these. Won’t make slightest bit of difference. Whoever own council take will go up. Meh. What. Hardly ever use any council services and they do a reasonable job of the basics like street sweeping and lighting. Most other things you end up paying for better services elsewhere anyway so makes no odds who gets to decide what biscuits they buy for the planning committee. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If the Tories get trounced in the local elections, maybe they'll finally boot out Johnson."
I doubt it, he will linger on a bit longer, there is a war on |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If the Tories get trounced in the local elections, maybe they'll finally boot out Johnson.
I doubt it, he will linger on a bit longer, there is a war on "
Guess we'll see. But it feels like a bunch of Tories were waiting to see how much Johnson will hurt them in the local elections... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If the Tories get trounced in the local elections, maybe they'll finally boot out Johnson.
I doubt it, he will linger on a bit longer, there is a war on "
Oh I do hope so. It is comedy gold. And the amount it winds up the ‘other people’s money’ spenders….. It would almost be worth switching votes from Labour to Tory to see the apoplexy. |
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