All my money is on a labour win though unfortunately. Backed them for most seats, a majority win and a minority win, may as well win some money out of a shit situation!
It was mention y'day (LBC) that the people manning the poll stations are not allowed to leave the building until polling finishes at 22.00. I had a chat to the staff at my 'station' this afternoon. They started at 6.30 and will be there all day. That is a LONG time. (They are allowed rest and meal periods) One lady told me that one major consideration when choosing polling stations, is adequate lavatory facilities for both sexes .. I didn't dare ask about Transgenders etc.
I'm sure most will get breaks, I'm on one now, but to get the job you have to sign a paper waiving your rights to them. At ten o'clock you just can't walk out. You have to close down, tidy everything away, complete a quantity of paperwork and deliver the ballot box to the count centre.
I’ve used this day to exercise a big cull on Facebook, general elections are always good for that. I also implore anyone on twitter to keep an eye on the @dhotya feed, some absolute belters on there today
My 3 year old quipped earlier that the "high predicted turnout was contrary to the assumed disenfranchisement with the political system deemed of the British electorate and one that will have a significant impact on the social and cultural history of the modern nation" before getting back to watching Bing.
Informed and insightful political commentary - it's a Bing thing.
All my money is on a labour win though unfortunately. Backed them for most seats, a majority win and a minority win, may as well win some money out of a shit situation!
Polling station was very busy
I haven't spoken to anyone in the last few days who think Labour will win so I'm surprised by your thoughts. In the nicest possible way, I hope you lose all your money
All my money is on a labour win though unfortunately. Backed them for most seats, a majority win and a minority win, may as well win some money out of a shit situation!
Polling station was very busy
Boss votes for the bosses party and fears a Labour success. No surprises there then.
It was mention y'day (LBC) that the people manning the poll stations are not allowed to leave the building until polling finishes at 22.00. I had a chat to the staff at my 'station' this afternoon. They started at 6.30 and will be there all day. That is a LONG time. (They are allowed rest and meal periods) One lady told me that one major consideration when choosing polling stations, is adequate lavatory facilities for both sexes .. I didn't dare ask about Transgenders etc.
I'm sure most will get breaks, I'm on one now, but to get the job you have to sign a paper waiving your rights to them. At ten o'clock you just can't walk out. You have to close down, tidy everything away, complete a quantity of paperwork and deliver the ballot box to the count centre.
Interesting .. I presume you're on polling station 'duty' .. seems odd that you can't leave the building but can email/text/etc .. IF the point is to prevent any detrimental info getting out (Can't think of another reason) then this defeats the object .. (If you're 'mailing' out on the QT, your secret is safe with me lol)
It was mention y'day (LBC) that the people manning the poll stations are not allowed to leave the building until polling finishes at 22.00. I had a chat to the staff at my 'station' this afternoon. They started at 6.30 and will be there all day. That is a LONG time. (They are allowed rest and meal periods) One lady told me that one major consideration when choosing polling stations, is adequate lavatory facilities for both sexes .. I didn't dare ask about Transgenders etc.
My father used to regularly work at the polling stations, hence when I was young I had a lot of those stubby pencils to draw with
It was mention y'day (LBC) that the people manning the poll stations are not allowed to leave the building until polling finishes at 22.00. I had a chat to the staff at my 'station' this afternoon. They started at 6.30 and will be there all day. That is a LONG time. (They are allowed rest and meal periods) One lady told me that one major consideration when choosing polling stations, is adequate lavatory facilities for both sexes .. I didn't dare ask about Transgenders etc.
My father used to regularly work at the polling stations, hence when I was young I had a lot of those stubby pencils to draw with
so did my Mum .. but I never got any stubbies ((:<) .. this was still just in the days of post war rationing so I guess every stubby had to be signed and accounted for
Feels like a generational battle between young (majority labour) and old (majority conservative).
I wonder how the Conservatives will fare long-term when they've spent so long completely ignoring the young to focus on getting out their 'base' to the polls.
It was mention y'day (LBC) that the people manning the poll stations are not allowed to leave the building until polling finishes at 22.00. I had a chat to the staff at my 'station' this afternoon. They started at 6.30 and will be there all day. That is a LONG time. (They are allowed rest and meal periods) One lady told me that one major consideration when choosing polling stations, is adequate lavatory facilities for both sexes .. I didn't dare ask about Transgenders etc.
I'm sure most will get breaks, I'm on one now, but to get the job you have to sign a paper waiving your rights to them. At ten o'clock you just can't walk out. You have to close down, tidy everything away, complete a quantity of paperwork and deliver the ballot box to the count centre.
Interesting .. I presume you're on polling station 'duty' .. seems odd that you can't leave the building but can email/text/etc .. IF the point is to prevent any detrimental info getting out (Can't think of another reason) then this defeats the object .. (If you're 'mailing' out on the QT, your secret is safe with me lol)
The point isn't about letting information out, it's that you have to be on site to deal with any issues that may arise whilst ensuring that polling continues uninterrupted. As for phones, where I work (not saying it's national) you only get the gig if you agree to use your private phone for work purposes. They used to issue us with walkie talkies, but that was far less secure.
A crate of beers on the go waiting to celebrate the result and the end of Corbyn. Will be following BBC coverage. Should be a good evening as most of my mates have the day off tomorrow so will meet up for breakfast tomorrow. I reckon a Tory majority of 15+.
just want to see johnson the lying toff buffoon with egg on his face tomorrow - metaphorically and physically would be nice
This is explicitly not a thread for cheering one side or the other or spouting political views, but in the interest of balance:-
Just want to see Corbyn the lying Marxist buffoon with egg on his face tomorrow - metaphorically and physically would be nice
fine - he doesn't impress me a lot either although i like some of his ideas - albeit the establishment would have him assassinated before he implimented them - bit of a play off betweeen who's lieutenant is more ridiculous as well - gove and abbot, christ the whole thing has become a joke
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All my money is on a labour win though unfortunately.
Backed them for most seats, a majority win and a minority win, may as well win some money out of a shit situation!
Polling station was very busy
Not expecting a good result though from the red and white army.
Fearing a 20-25 majority.
Just want to see Corbyn the lying Marxist buffoon with egg on his face tomorrow - metaphorically and physically would be nice
I wonder how the Conservatives will fare long-term when they've spent so long completely ignoring the young to focus on getting out their 'base' to the polls.
Its remarkable how many prominent politicians across the spectrum are "hidden away" for the duration.
I hear the Lib Dems are now wishing they had kept Swinson out of the way.