General Election - December 12th, 2019

[Ban-jani]

Wow - there must be soooooo many Brexit supporters utterly distraught to hear this news

I wish he’d extent that to some of us remainers.

 

[hilts]

How many voted to stay under those same figures?

OOOOOPS! You have no mandate, we are leaving.

Can’t believe they still try that shit argument, it was desperate 3 years ago. Pmsl.

 

[Metal Biker]

Can’t believe they still try that shit argument, it was desperate 3 years ago. Pmsl.

It's like an open net when they do.

 

[dave_blue12]

How many voted to stay under those same figures?

OOOOOPS! You have no mandate, we are leaving.

One day you may grow up and realise what an idiot you are.

But I'm not holding my breath .

However, you are correct when you say we are leaving, which is a novelty.

 

[Metal Biker]

One day you may grow up and realise what an idiot you are.

But I'm not holding my breath .

However, you are correct when you say we are leaving, which is a novelty.

I... really don't know why you felt the need to chime in.

I already know i'm an idiot :)

But i'm an idiot who's been proven correct.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

That article’s a bit desperate. Labour were up against a government that had just given us 9 years of austerity and cutbacks and managed to turn that huge political advantage into defeat. Foot had the Falklands war victory to contend with in 1983. 2019 was three times as bad as 1983 for Labour, and the blame lies squarely with Corbyn.

I agree that trying to draw parallels between 1983 and 2019 is a bit silly but there are reasons why this GE might not necessarily be a pointer to the future. All things being equal, Thatcher might have struggled in 1983 had it not been for the Falklands but I think Foot as Labour leader was too much of a throwback to 1979 and she'd probably have got a majority, albeit smaller.

But in 2024, Brexit shouldn't be an issue (if it is then Boris will be in big trouble) so it will be fought on policy and not on a single issue. Assuming we've done Brexit and there's been a significant economic hit, Labour will pick up votes as politics returns to what passes for normal. Also they won't be led by Corbyn which will help. If the new leader is presentable and credible, and they focus on a few key policies rather than promising everything to everyone, then they will stand a much better chance. Also if we Jimmy Krankie has had her referendum and lost it again, or if it's been made clear she isn't getting one, they could pick up votes in Scotland that they've lost.

 

[mcfc1632]

Brexit's not going to help economically mate!
I'm not clear about your schemes in para 2 or para 3 ( do you mean the workhouse in 3?). They seem long term and such initiatives have been tried before and fizzled out as they get blown away by lack of success or other events.
On your last point -yes, but then fcuk experts.

Len - FFS mate - you need to cheer up a bit

All this depression is not going to help one jot - so you might as well 'get with the programme'

 

[mcfc1632]

Just hearing a Conservative MP saying that we are going to do things differently and be led by professional negotiators

Music to my ears

 

[dave_blue12]

I... really don't know why you felt the need to chime in.

I already know i'm an idiot :)

But i'm an idiot who's been proven correct.

It's a free country (for now) and I'll chime in when I want.

You are not correct but I hope one day you'll achieve the enlightenment that will enable you to see what is actually happening.

So far you talk nothing but shit.

 

[bluemoon32]

Just hearing a Conservative MP saying that we are going to do things differently and be led by professional negotiators

Music to my ears

What stopped them doing that 3 years ago ?