It's called democracy
I call it mediocrity
It's called democracy
I call it mediocrity
MPs need a Prime Minister they can work with
Ultimately they are the people who are elected by the country
And soon to be voted out.
Truss was popular but the left hated her because she had the correct policies. This would have shifted politics in our country rightwards, which would have been even more disadvantageous to Labour, and it would have moved the government away from the centre ground, which is what the establishment wanted.
In time, the truth will be admitted. Her removal was a stitch-up that was there for all to see, but only within the population’s blind spot created by the duplicity of Sunak’s supporters.
No, it’s relevant. Voters want to express their disapproval of the mess the Conservatives have got themselves in, but they don’t relish the idea of Starmer’s Labour alternative either.
This dilemma people are facing may well produce a surprise outcome. Reform UK should benefit, but the present electoral system will deny them the seats they need to make an impression.
Farage would definitely change the fortunes of the Conservative Party, but from what he’s said so far, I don’t think he will be tempted to move in that direction. But you never know!
Do not question the decisions of the moderators. That is liable to get you banned. We will step in when we see fit. Now back to the topic.
This is a better indication of popularity - actual concert sales.
And yet no doubt they have no qualms about Iranian funding of Hamas and Hizballah, not to mention other funding arrangements for groups like the Houthis.
No now we know what the obscure Devon Live say Farage a known liar says Trump another known liar might have said how stupidly he would have responded had he been in office which he wasn't.
It’s always good to hear your take on things, Steve!
Maybe they forsaw what a clust fcuk she'd be.
I never liked her in the campaigning phase, less so once elected, but your entitled to your view.
Your mistake is to blame her instead of the City, who lovingly obeyed Rishi’s lead.
maybe this is off-topic but aren't you breaking the law by doing this ?
Not on this thread, please. We have a separate thread on the BBC licence fee.
It sounds unfair to Rishi, who has done his best, but sadly, he has to go.
However, I’m not confident now that the Conservatives will find a person on the right of the party who can inject hope for the benefit of the population.
It’s a sad day. How the hell do we stop this insane support for Labour that comes about simply because people think it’s ’time for a change’?
Maybe now is the time for me to join the rest of my family in Australia. Mind you, even they have recently installed a Labour government.
What do you mean by British values?
You don’t know? Are you not British? With a name like yours?
Just for balance…
Enough, Echo. Keep to the topic. If new ideas come to you from posts that are not relevant, just start a new thread. It’s not hard.
The Beatles are in a league of their own. Its akin to comparing Beethoven with a pub pianist.
Maybe so, and we understand your view. However, this is a thread about Taylor Swift. She is a modern phenomenon.
No part OB has a full blown leadership ballot if there is only one candidate, Labour didn't do it for Brown, not sure what went down in Wales but I wonder if they call Gethin a squatter.
I couldn't agree with you more, that is part of the reason why Truss was always going to fail.
I agree with your first point. Only Truss could win in that situation if members of the party were to have a say.
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On your second point, I have to ask - if a candidate is properly elected (as Truss was) then why did the parliamentary MPs ignore it and just install their own favoured candidate?
Hardly democrztic, is it?
He won't run out of men. Russia's population is 120m, it's whether he starts to mobilise people in the main cities like Moscow and St Petersburg en masse. He has been limiting the recruitment to criminals, foreigners and those in provincial towns and cities.
If the Muscovites are put upon, that might change things, as they're a lot closer to Putin than those in Siberia.
The only way the war will end is for Russia to be defeated. He won't stop.
Yes, but my point is that the more people he mobilises for cannon fodder, the fewer people who will be economically active in the country.
There are hundreds of instances with our police ("policing by consent"?) arresting people, threatening violence, etc for nothing more than expressing an opinion and even for what the THINK - MIGHT BE THINKING - George Orwell.
There is a reason why PACE was introduced.
I’m not getting how that relates to the topic…
I suppose if Rishi is destined to lose the election for the Conservatives, they may feel they have everything to gain by choosing a new leader at this stage.
But Penny Mordaunt? Isn’t she just more of the same?
This is how Donald Trump would fire back at Putin. Now we know…