British General Elections Live Thread

The Daily Telegraph ^ | 05/07/10 | Daily Telegraph

[goldstategop]

Under the rules of the British constitution, Brown remains Prime Minister and yes he does get first call to form a government. Only then would Cameron be called in the event Brown couldn't form one with the LibDems.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

[goldstategop]

The working class in England has traditionally voted for socialist party. In this case Labour.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

[Vanders9]

Well obviously logically you wouldnt. So what does that tell you about leftists?

[GeronL]

The “working class” must mean unemployed, retired and government employees.

heh

[GeronL]

lol

[GeronL]

When I said way back when that the Raving Looney Party was my kind of party, it was because Looney is my last name. :O)

[GeronL]

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Jacqui Smith in trouble.

hhmmmm

[Vanders9]

Traditionally they voted liberal. Those few of them who could vote that is. Up until the 1920's there was still a wealth qualification to vote, so obviously most working class people were excluded. The Unions fought against that iniquity (and lets face it, it was an inequity) and one way was to form their very own political party. The Labour party, which soon supplanted the liberals in working class affections.

Of course, all this is completely irrelevent today, but in the minds of many labour is still "for the working man".

[GeronL]

Redcar kicked out Labour and picked LibDems, a 21.8% swing.

ouch

[advance_copy]

It doesn’t look like LibDems and Labour combined will get 326, or even if they add SNP they won’t get 326. If the Tories can get close to 326, they should be able to form a coalition with some of the smaller parties.

[Chet 99]

Interesting. This seems to be going district by district - a “uniform” swing is not materializing.

[GeronL]

Oxford West goes Con! Another gain.

[Chet 99]

The Irish parties will be the easiest to make a deal with - they’re very provincial and just want pork for N Ireland. Otherwise, they don’t care about anything else.

[GeronL]

That would be nuts wouldn’t it?

[goldstategop]

Just give their supporters government pork. Its the easiest way to buy their vote.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

[GeronL]

Luton South has a LOT of candidates

[advance_copy]

Yep, but it would mean Cameron would be Prime Minister.

[Vanders9]

Yes the sitting MP was HEAVILY involved in the expenses scandal, and a lot of independents are standing on anti sleaze tickets.

[BCEagles]

The Lib Dems have a net loss of 5 seats over half way through. Definitely not what most people were expecting.

[Norman Bates]

I am now projecting a Conservative majority. With 375 seats in, Conservatives have steadily rose to 48% of the current tally. The bulk of the remaining seats out look to be in southern half, which with expected pickups, will lean Conservative.