The Johnson Government 2019-2022
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The Johnson Government 2019-2022
Nailed on for October...
Could go anywhere.
Could go anywhere.
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2019 General Election
With Labour agreeing for a General Election, I thought it would be good to create a separate thread to discuss the election! My bet is another hung parliament.
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Re: 2019 General Election
Tories biggest party, no overall majority. Labour to lose a few seats.
BxP won't get anything.
BxP won't get anything.
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Re: 2019 General Election
Hung parliament would be my bet and god knows where from there.
I am not convinced the public will really buy into Johnson for 5 more years. I think they would stomach him to get Brexit done.
I am not convinced the public will really buy into Johnson for 5 more years. I think they would stomach him to get Brexit done.
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Re: 2019 General Election
I think having a GE before Brexit brings Farage into play, and the gamble from Labour would be that he'd eat into the Tory vote more than their own.
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Re: 2019 General Election
Pinky may need to lock this again. Talk now that the bill will be blocked in the same way the WAB was.
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Re: 2019 General Election
Kuennnnseeesssssberg is saying Labour are backing it?SammyLeeWasOffside wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:03 pm Pinky may need to lock this again. Talk now that the bill will be blocked in the same way the WAB was.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50221856
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50221556
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Re: 2019 General Election
Looks like Labour want the voting age reduced to 16 and allow EU citizens to vote in the UK General Election in December if it get's through.
I'm glad I don't live on their planet.....
I'm glad I don't live on their planet.....
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Re: 2019 General Election
They are going to get a kicking, under 18s are more likely to vote Green anywayHammers Dad wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:10 pm Looks like Labour want the voting age reduced to 16 and allow EU citizens to vote in the UK General Election in December if it get's through.
I'm glad I don't live on their planet.....
As for EU citizens, hoping to capture the vote by promising more free money that doesn't exist
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Re: 2019 General Election
The votes at 16 seems to be an ongoing trend that's grown legs over the years.
They let 16 year olds vote in 2014 in the Scottish referendum.
There's a lack of joined-up-thinking regarding voting age, drinking age, pay tax as an adult age and so on.
They let 16 year olds vote in 2014 in the Scottish referendum.
There's a lack of joined-up-thinking regarding voting age, drinking age, pay tax as an adult age and so on.
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Re: 2019 General Election
Assuming it happens, Tory/no overall majority both evensish, Labour majority 20/1
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Re: 2019 General Election
Vote at 16 amendment tabled. Looking at the sponsors it looks to be more about a possible 2nd referendum than this election.
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Re: 2019 General Election
I don't think they will get a vote on franchise changing amendments 6 weeks before an election. I support the principle but it would be daft to do it now.
I think this is going to be a wild ride. So many variables. labour leave seats, Brexit v Tory, resurgent LDs.
I think this is going to be a wild ride. So many variables. labour leave seats, Brexit v Tory, resurgent LDs.
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Re: 2019 General Election
I can't believe that they are considering votes for 16 year olds when they are not allowed to:
Leave school and find work (unless an apprentice)
Get married without parental consent
Buy alcohol
Buy cigarettes
Buy (or star in) porn mags/films
Gamble (lottery excluded)
Join the Armed Forces and go to war
Earn a living wage (under 18's rate is £4.35 per hour; £3.90 for apprentices)
Work in a bar or bookies
Hold a driving licence for a car
etc etc
Let them grow up first.
I'd make the age 21 and then make it compulsory!
Leave school and find work (unless an apprentice)
Get married without parental consent
Buy alcohol
Buy cigarettes
Buy (or star in) porn mags/films
Gamble (lottery excluded)
Join the Armed Forces and go to war
Earn a living wage (under 18's rate is £4.35 per hour; £3.90 for apprentices)
Work in a bar or bookies
Hold a driving licence for a car
etc etc
Let them grow up first.
I'd make the age 21 and then make it compulsory!
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Re: 2019 General Election
Too soon to try to get something passed giving 16 year olds the vote. I'm all for it but it needs completely overwhelming support from the public lest it just become a wedge issue used to entrench people on one side of the other.
There's the front page of every Lib Dem or Labour election pamphlet for you. And a talking point for every door knocker.Lewis Goodall
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The minimum amount of money the government has spent on no deal Brexit preparations would equate to around £3 million per constituency.
4:34 PM · Oct 28, 2019