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  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,117
    se9addick said:

    So the Tory MPs vote on whether they have confidence in her leadership. if she looses this then there is a leadership contest.

    Is that basically how it works?

    Pretty much, if it succeeds, MPs are put forward as potential leaders, which MPs vote on by way of a secret ballot, the final two are then voted on by all party members.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,447
    We continue on self-destruct mode. This country is a laughing stock.

  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    edited December 2018
    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    se9addick said:

    So the Tory MPs vote on whether they have confidence in her leadership. if she looses this then there is a leadership contest.

    Is that basically how it works?

    Pretty much, if it succeeds, MPs are put forward as potential leaders, which MPs vote on by way of a secret ballot, the final two are then voted on by all party members.
    If she wins, however, she cannot face another vote of no confidence for a year.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,803
    and one of the reasons I voted to Remain, it wasn't worth the fucking hassle and what it could do to the country.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    Chizz said:

    I, for one, am utterly shocked at the implication that some ministers are being less than totally honest.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,843
    Chizz said:

    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    se9addick said:

    So the Tory MPs vote on whether they have confidence in her leadership. if she looses this then there is a leadership contest.

    Is that basically how it works?

    Pretty much, if it succeeds, MPs are put forward as potential leaders, which MPs vote on by way of a secret ballot, the final two are then voted on by all party members.
    If she wins, however, she cannot fave another vote of no confidence for a year.
    She will win - just needs a simple majority.

    Assuming there's a significant number (eg 100+) voting against her then anyone with any scruples at all would walk - she won't.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,002
    edited December 2018


  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    Today is the day for Corbyn's no confidence vote.
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  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,803
    Chizz said:

    Michael Gove being dishonest shocker
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    Today is the day for Corbyn's no confidence vote.

    I know you mean in the government but If only the Labour Party had the balls to put in a vote of no confidence in Corbyn today that would be fantastic.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    bobmunro said:

    Chizz said:

    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    se9addick said:

    So the Tory MPs vote on whether they have confidence in her leadership. if she looses this then there is a leadership contest.

    Is that basically how it works?

    Pretty much, if it succeeds, MPs are put forward as potential leaders, which MPs vote on by way of a secret ballot, the final two are then voted on by all party members.
    If she wins, however, she cannot fave another vote of no confidence for a year.
    She will win - just needs a simple majority.

    Assuming there's a significant number (eg 100+) voting against her then anyone with any scruples at all would walk - she won't.
    It would be interesting to see how Jacob and his chums would react if she were to win by 52:48.

    Would they be calling for her to step down? Or would they be determined to follow the mandate, on the basis that it's the will of the party and they knew what they were voting for?
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,447
    We have managed to assemble the worst set of politicians in recent British history - useless, dishonest etc.....
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,628
    bobmunro said:

    Chizz said:

    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    se9addick said:

    So the Tory MPs vote on whether they have confidence in her leadership. if she looses this then there is a leadership contest.

    Is that basically how it works?

    Pretty much, if it succeeds, MPs are put forward as potential leaders, which MPs vote on by way of a secret ballot, the final two are then voted on by all party members.
    If she wins, however, she cannot fave another vote of no confidence for a year.
    She will win - just needs a simple majority.

    Assuming there's a significant number (eg 100+) voting against her then anyone with any scruples at all would walk - she won't.
    Agree. I think she'll get the 158 votes needed......but will stand down after April 29th.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,843
    Chizz said:

    bobmunro said:

    Chizz said:

    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    se9addick said:

    So the Tory MPs vote on whether they have confidence in her leadership. if she looses this then there is a leadership contest.

    Is that basically how it works?

    Pretty much, if it succeeds, MPs are put forward as potential leaders, which MPs vote on by way of a secret ballot, the final two are then voted on by all party members.
    If she wins, however, she cannot fave another vote of no confidence for a year.
    She will win - just needs a simple majority.

    Assuming there's a significant number (eg 100+) voting against her then anyone with any scruples at all would walk - she won't.
    It would be interesting to see how Jacob and his chums would react if she were to win by 52:48.

    Would they be calling for her to step down? Or would they be determined to follow the mandate, on the basis that it's the will of the party and they knew what they were voting for?
    That would be too wonderful for words!
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

    We continue on self-destruct mode. This country is a laughing stock.

    Someone commented to me it's like we've shat ourselves in public and are now slipping about in our own mess in front of everyone.
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,491
    But they had an election less than two years ago. It was the democratic will of the Tory party that May lead them and once a decision like that is made, it can never be changed no matter how bad things get.
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    Today is the day for Corbyn's no confidence vote.

    In the Tories or Labour?
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  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    They say the secret of great comedy is timing.

    The CCHQ Christmas Party is tonight.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    She’ll win I’ve no doubt. I don’t think even this shower of shite are stupid enough to get rid at this point.
  • seriously_red
    seriously_red Posts: 5,741
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    Today is the day for Corbyn's no confidence vote.

    Is it? They get one shot at this, perhaps two? All depends upon what's going through the minds of Soubry, Clarke and the rest of the Tory remainers - what are the angles on May surviving?

    When it becomes clear that May is toast and cannot secure 158 MPs might be when the Tory remainers might support a change of government.

  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    T May to make an announcement outside Downing Street this morning... gen election? Resigning? People’s vote?
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,035
    seriously_red said:

    MuttleyCAFC said:

    Today is the day for Corbyn's no confidence vote.

    Is it? They get one shot at this, perhaps two? All depends upon what's going through the minds of Soubry, Clarke and the rest of the Tory remainers - what are the angles on May surviving?

    When it becomes clear that May is toast and cannot secure 158 MPs might be when the Tory remainers might support a change of government.

    All of Muttley’s predictions have come true - let’s see if that trend continues!
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,803
    So in answer to the question posed by the thread title.

    The influence was strong and stable governance, a decent economy, and a few fringe nutters who should have been ignored.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:

    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

    We continue on self-destruct mode. This country is a laughing stock.

    Someone commented to me it's like we've shat ourselves in public and are now slipping about in our own mess in front of everyone.
    Stealing that. Genuinely creasing up here.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,126
    Dominic Raab strangely quiet on Twitter. The rest have all backed her before the knife her in the back tonight.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,035
    kentaddick said:

    T May to make an announcement outside Downing Street this morning... gen election? Resigning? People’s vote?

    She’s made it, she’s fighting the challenge to her premiership.
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,256
    edited December 2018
    Teresa May announces that if she is toppled, Brexit may be cancelled.
    Listen kiddies, behave yourselves of I'll take away christmas. Christ on a bike!!
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