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The General Election - June 8th 2017

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  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,091
    se9addick said:

    Friend Or Defoe said:

    Would libs want to go in a coalition with the Tories?

    No surely the only parties that would join the Tories would be the Unionist parties in NI
    How many parties would have to join for a labour led coalition? Crazy situation. Still expect a Tory majority though.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    I've a sneaking suspicion the Tories may end up with a small majority, especially.as I hear it's very tight in scotland, may either way, May made a big call and it looks like she lost. And she only has herself to blame. She's toast.
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,448
    Theresa May is dead in the water. Resignation by the end of tonight.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    What is it with Tories and calling unnecessary votes then fucking it up?
  • C_A_F_C
    C_A_F_C Posts: 3,866
    A small Tory majority is possible but would still be a major embarassment for May who called the election to significantly increase her majority.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    DamoNorthStand said:

    McBobbin said:

    DamoNorthStand said:

    My prediction of a hung parliament was correct.

    I think my prediction of May going will be correct.

    I think the prediction of a Lab minority gov will be correct.

    I think we will be back here in a year!

    Surely a Tory minority government?
    I wouldn't want that. May has to go if this is correct as she hasn't done what she set out to do.

    Frankly we don't have a clear choice for the country. We will have total division, the U.K. will be broken in half.

    Watching the coalition builder and every option is shit.

    Based on the figures the progressive alliance won't get there so McBobbins post could be right
    She called the election because Labour was massively behind and she thought a shambles. She had a majority and enough support to do what she wanted. If these figures are correct and it is an if, she is probably finished as a politician. She did fight one of the poorest campaigns in living memory - understandable in may ways to let Corbyn cock it up, but when he performed stronger than expected, she didn't react and change tack. She also allowed herself to move away from the safe ground - this was because she thought she could destroy Labour but it could go into the realms of legendary cock ups.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,679
    May is toast.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,954
    C_A_F_C said:

    It's worth looking at the widely panned (including by me) YouGov model which predicted a Hung Parliament

    https://yougov.co.uk/uk-general-election-2017/

    Could Labour gain Canterbury?

    Not a chance unfortunately.

    They'll vote Brazier back in reasonably confortably.
  • EveshamAddick
    EveshamAddick Posts: 7,015
    Might be almost as exciting as the Portillo 1997 moment if Rudd and other ministers get dumped.
  • Red_in_SE8
    Red_in_SE8 Posts: 5,961
    CHG said:

    Might have to throw an all nighter now. Triffic Exit Poll excitement

    I normally do. But I decided I wasn't going to tonight so I haven't got my supplies in!
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  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,850
    Well, judging by the political opinions of those talking about Theresa May's leadership to date, and by calling an election when she already had a majority, Theresa May has successfully fucked Britain up for everyone.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    The problem with Michael Fallon is he is completely incapable of giving an honest answer and resorts to well-rehearsed, choreographed spin every time.
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,256
    Fiiish said:

    What is it with Tories and calling unnecessary votes then fucking it up?

    If, if it fucks up, then it reaffirms the arrogance of the inner sanctum of the Tories. They need to be taught a lesson and I hope this is it
  • Red_in_SE8
    Red_in_SE8 Posts: 5,961
    edited June 2017
    Are SNP losing seats to the Conservatives or Labour.
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,467
    seth plum said:

    Fuck me!
    Glad I had a sleep this afternoon, it is going to be quite a night.
    I think it is fair to say a 75 seat majority isn't going to happen.

    Almost half 2 in the afternoon here. Seriously considering a bit of a kip given we won't have any interesting results for like 2-3 hours.
  • C_A_F_C
    C_A_F_C Posts: 3,866
    edited June 2017
    Red_in_SE8 said:

    Are SNP losing seats to the Conservatives or Labours.

    Both and Lib Dems
  • colthe3rd
    colthe3rd Posts: 8,486
    DamoNorthStand said:

    McBobbin said:

    DamoNorthStand said:

    My prediction of a hung parliament was correct.

    I think my prediction of May going will be correct.

    I think the prediction of a Lab minority gov will be correct.

    I think we will be back here in a year!

    Surely a Tory minority government?
    I wouldn't want that. May has to go if this is correct as she hasn't done what she set out to do.

    Frankly we don't have a clear choice for the country. We will have total division, the U.K. will be broken in half.

    Watching the coalition builder and every option is shit.

    Based on the figures the progressive alliance won't get there so McBobbins post could be right
    Disagree. If this is the outcome then it shows clearly how the country feels. Like it or not it is a divided country as shown by Brexit and potentially now this. No politician or party has come out to accurately represent the view of the majority of the nation.

    My hope is that this a big old reset on the bullshit and career politicians we've had for far too long. A chance for all the parties to get their shit together and serve the people. Then again that's all unlikely and the gravy train will carry on as usual.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,766
    Amber Rudd losing her seat would be a victory all in itself.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,846
    IA said:

    Still expect a Conservative majority, but if it is a Conservative minority government, I think that would be good for the EU negotiations.

    Absolutely this - the Brexit negotiations will call for reflection, serious thought and consensus, not railroading a hard brexit.

    Oh and if the exit poll is correct, even if the tories manage to limp over the line, then all I can say is:

    GET THE F**K IN!
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,679
    May thought Corbyn was so unelectable that she called an election.
    So did I to be fair.
    Over the last few weeks Corbyn has absolutely proved her wrong.
    She is history
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  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    May missed an open goal.
    Talk about underestimating things. She walks in Snowdonia and decides to call an election for the most spurious of reasons. She wrong foots the opposition yet they fight back. What does that say about her judgement?
    Who will be the next Tory leader?
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    Red_in_SE8 said:

    Are SNP losing seats to the Conservatives or Labour.

    I guess labour since they had most of them before, but the Tories there were doing quite well (by their standards)
  • C_A_F_C
    C_A_F_C Posts: 3,866
    Callumcafc said:

    Amber Rudd losing her seat would be a victory all in itself.

    Im sure there will be job offers from Saudi Arabia
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,766
    edited June 2017
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,846
    seth plum said:

    May missed an open goal.
    Talk about underestimating things. She walks in Snowdonia and decides to call an election for the most spurious of reasons. She wrong foots the opposition yet they fight back. What does that say about her judgement?
    Who will be the next Tory leader?

    Don't, just don't. I'm shuddering at the prospect.
  • Addickted4life
    Addickted4life Posts: 7,467
    Callumcafc said:

    Official exit poll:

    CON 314
    LAB 266
    SNP 34
    LD 14
    PC 3
    GRN 1

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  • EveshamAddick
    EveshamAddick Posts: 7,015
    seth plum said:

    May missed an open goal.
    Talk about underestimating things. She walks in Snowdonia and decides to call an election for the most spurious of reasons. She wrong foots the opposition yet they fight back. What does that say about her judgement?
    Who will be the next Tory leader?

    Bojo.
  • AddickUpNorth
    AddickUpNorth Posts: 8,325
    Damn, and I promised the missus an early night.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,856
    Pound down 2 cents to usd and 1.5 cents euro
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,467
    bobmunro said:

    seth plum said:

    May missed an open goal.
    Talk about underestimating things. She walks in Snowdonia and decides to call an election for the most spurious of reasons. She wrong foots the opposition yet they fight back. What does that say about her judgement?
    Who will be the next Tory leader?

    Don't, just don't. I'm shuddering at the prospect.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO9F6BDffx4
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