Demitri_C Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 first safe seat to labour. only shock was how well UKIP did there. Lib Dems got destroyed. Think they are in for a thumping tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 At least this will likely signal the end for Ed. The Labour Party needs a MASSIVE shake up. Frankly if this is how it is I would much rather see a Tory majority then go again in 5 years. Ed arguably took them further left and the public appear to have rejected him ... Would the next labour leader take them back to the centre in a bid to regain power or keep them left or even go further left ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) At least this will likely signal the end for Ed. The Labour Party needs a MASSIVE shake up. Frankly if this is how it is I would much rather see a Tory majority then go again in 5 years.Ed arguably took them further left and the public appear to have rejected him ... Would the next labour leader take them back to the centre in a bid to regain power or keep them left or even go further left ? I don't think Ed's politics are the problem. His face didn't fit, he has all the charisma of a soggy biscuit and he comes across as weak. I think he is weak. I like their politics, those of which they are clear on. The rest is a bit of a jumbled mess. Edited May 7, 2015 by dont_do_it_doug. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thinking a bit more about the "disaster" for Ed They've possibly lost 41 seats in Scotland but are only predicted to be down 19 on the overall count , so they've actually gained seats in England , clearly not enough seats but Scotland is a freak result and not really down to Ed So freaky Scots apart , is it really a disaster ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I've just been sat in the old thread for the last 10 minutes refreshing it totally oblivious that it had been closed. As for the election after first two results looks like UKIP may be big winners in terms of votes if not in number of seats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Any permutation where the Tories are in power for another 5 years is a disaster. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Second safe seat for labour no surprises there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 From the previous thread (I hope this wasn't why MI5 locked it): Maybe the return of David M in a year or so ? 6 months in Egypt and 6 months in Syria on the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rodders Posted May 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2015 Time for a murderous rampage. I fear for the lives of many now. Food banks to become increasing present, the rich to get even richer and the divide deepening further. I despise the electorate I really do at times. Feel a need for herbal tea now. The ukip swing makes me want full devo in wales too, the less connection with that cesspool of an english parliament the better. The self has been well looked after tonight, pity about the other. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Second safe seat for labour no surprises there Yes well done Sunderland they are good at something if not football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 So would it have been better if the Scots had voted for independence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Anyone know when Leeds declares, rumours that Balls may well lose his seat so wouldn't mind staying up for that one if it isn't silly O'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I think we should get rid of the English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thinking a bit more about the "disaster" for Ed They've possibly lost 41 seats in Scotland but are only predicted to be down 19 on the overall count , so they've actually gained seats in England , clearly not enough seats but Scotland is a freak result and not really down to Ed So freaky Scots apart , is it really a disaster ? A good point if Scotland weren't just as valid a part of the UK as anywhere else. Getting absolutely trounced in their heartland is unforgivable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I just can't get my head around people voting UKIP. Rodders sums it up perfectly. I despise the electorate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Going to be an expensive night for the Lib Dems if they keep losing their deposit. Shocking results so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 UKIP vote is a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted May 7, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 7, 2015 I know people who have voted UKIP. Fools. Like others have said above, I despair at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I went off for a bit of a dad dance with a very nice glass of red. Came back and the thread was locked. Just wasted 10 minutes reading the last few pages looking for where it all kicked off......nothing. Hey, democracy, we're all winner for taking part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 7, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 7, 2015 At least this will likely signal the end for Ed. The Labour Party needs a MASSIVE shake up. Frankly if this is how it is I would much rather see a Tory majority then go again in 5 years. Ed arguably took them further left and the public appear to have rejected him ... Would the next labour leader take them back to the centre in a bid to regain power or keep them left or even go further left ? He'd have to take them a fair bit further left to get back to the centre. Personally, I don't think he did enough. Labour need to distinguish themselves from the Tory party, because it would appear that they aren't as good at it as the Tory party. I'm with DDID, hopefully this could give Labour a bit of a shake and the opportunity to find their bollocks again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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