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The EU: In, out, shake it all about.... (6 Viewers)

  • Thread starter jimmyhillsfanclub
  • Start date Jun 8, 2016
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As of right now, how are thinking of voting? In or out

  • Remain

    Votes: 23 37.1%
  • Leave

    Votes: 35 56.5%
  • Undecided

    Votes: 3 4.8%
  • Not registered or not intention to vote

    Votes: 1 1.6%

  • Total voters
    62
  • Poll closed Jun 15, 2016.
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,191
skybluetony176 said:
He’s said that he won’t talk until no deal is off the table. That’s called setting out the foundations for talks.
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Acting in the national interest, in fact.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,192
He’s not playing it brilliantly though. He should be making hay on May wasting 2 years and then making a major boob and wasting another month. Despite wishing to take no deal off the table I am willing to have discussions to see where things are at. I hate that pr is so much a part of this but it really is. Oh well. The saga continues. Social media going mental at May for having a press conference to say nothing at all
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,193
Sky Blue Pete said:
He should be making hay on May wasting 2 years and then making a major boob and wasting another month.
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I do agree that she's getting off rather. Two years... and are we really any further forward?

Unless you subscribe to the view that it was always going to be impossible to move forward in those timescales... in which case she was downright stupid for ploughing ahead with no real idea of direction.

Under the initial proposals as to how this was going to be dealt with, May's deal would be what we were leaving with... and sod parliament. It would have followed the result of the referendum, mind you...
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,194
Otis said:
You think so?

I am not at all sure. May has totally ballsed this up.
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A poll out today shows her rating a massive 16 points ahead of Corbyn and the Tories taking a 5 point lead over labour
 

Astute

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,195
Sick Boy said:
Don’t buy it myself, it’s not it like she is a dedicated europhile either and there are plenty of pro-Brexit ministers.

I remember being laughed at on here for suggesting it would take at least a decade for the UK to leave due to the complexity of it all.

‘Project Fear’ was and is done by both sides, as you well know.
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It wouldn't take a decade to leave if we wanted it that badly. And for starters we would need those running the country to want to leave.

Project fear from both sides? Would you like to point out where I have said something different? I am not the one who is so biased that I don't care what rubbish I come out with.

The problem is that if I say something you agree with or looks good for remain you never make a comment. As soon as I say something that doesn't look good for remain in any way you are straight on it. The only thing that would make you slightly happier is if every time I said something that doesn't look good for remain I also say something that doesn't look good for leave in the same sentence. Just like where you have commented here.
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,196
So let me get this straight, various politicians want to take a No Deal off the table even though this is currently one of the main incentives for the EU to get a (sensible) deal done ?!

Beggars belief !

My understanding is that from a legal stand point this is also currently not possible. However, from just a logical view....if you can’t agree a deal with someone you don’t get a deal done ie No deal !

Ps Sounds like Corbyn might have to decide whether to whip his party for a second referendum next week, in line with party members wishes (now failed with no confidence). Think he might have to
 

Astute

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,197
Sky Blue Pete said:
He’s not playing it brilliantly though. He should be making hay on May wasting 2 years and then making a major boob and wasting another month. Despite wishing to take no deal off the table I am willing to have discussions to see where things are at. I hate that pr is so much a part of this but it really is. Oh well. The saga continues. Social media going mental at May for having a press conference to say nothing at all
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As everyone knows I have said that Labour needs a strong leader. They should be well ahead of the Tories. This is the best chance Labour has had since John Smith was leader and Bliar had everything prepared for him after he sadly unexpectedly passed away. A proper politician who had proper plans and put them forward very well. But we are stuck with Corbyn and most probably another Tory government.

And yes SB I can't think of anything to even this post out. Labour hasn't had a decent leader since Smith and I can't think of anyone now who would make a decent leader.
 

Ian1779

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,198
A theory:

Previously we had no-deal, May's deal and no Brexit on the table. If Corbyn (and the SNP) want to remove no-deal it leaves her deal or no Brexit.

Deep down both May and Corbyn know that no Brexit is electoral suicide, she is desperate for him to come out and back it, and likewise the other way. So that really only leaves her deal.

That won't get through as it stands, however if she was prepared to stay in CU it could get Labour support, enough to get it through and negate the rebellion of Tories.

Unfortunately for May she knows staying in the CU will be the line that tears her party in two.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out... but coming out for remain is the thing either of them will want to do.
 
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Astute

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,199
CCFCSteve said:
So let me get this straight, various politicians want to take a No Deal off the table even though this is currently one of the main incentives for the EU to get a (sensible) deal done ?!

Beggars belief !

My understanding is that from a legal stand point this is also currently not possible. However, from just a logical view....if you can’t agree a deal with someone you don’t get a deal done ie No deal !

Ps Sounds like Corbyn might have to decide whether to whip his party for a second referendum next week, in line with party members wishes (now failed with no confidence). Think he might have to
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Legal matters don't come into it on here. It is only what some on here want and nothing else should be mentioned.

Everything should be left on the table. Then decide which way we go. No deal isn't good. But neither is going against a public vote. So they should decide what the next step is. And I can't see leaving without a deal is even a possibility now. And like I have been saying party politics should be forgotten about for this. They should all join together and sort this crap out.

Thanks again Cameron.
 

Astute

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,200
Ian1779 said:
A theory:

Previously we had no-deal, May's deal and no Brexit on the table. If Corbyn (and the SNP) want to remove no-deal it leaves her deal or no Brexit.

Deep down both May and Corbyn know that no Brexit is electoral suicide, she is desperate for him to come out and back it, and likewise the other way. So that really only leaves her deal.

That won't get through as it stands, however if she was prepared to stay in CU it could get Labour support, enough to get it through and negate the rebellion of Tories.

Unfortunately for May she knows staying in the CU will be the line that tears her party in two.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out... but coming out for remain is the thing either of them will want to do.
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Which is the way I see it. And staying fully in the EU is much better than the EEA.
 

Otis

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,201
Grendel said:
A poll out today shows her rating a massive 16 points ahead of Corbyn and the Tories taking a 5 point lead over labour
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What does that tell you about the general public then?

She has been a disaster, but they are surely just clinging to the fact she has promised Brexit.
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,202
Otis said:
What does that tell you about the general public then?

She has been a disaster, but they are surely just clinging to the fact she has promised Brexit.
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It tells you that for all her mistakes, pathetic negotiations etc, the public still see her as at least trying to deliver on the referendum result.

Whether people on here accept it or not, the politicising of such an important subject will not go down well with a large section of the public/electorate. The withdrawal agreement could have been amended to provide elements that labour would be willing to support...they didn't because Corbyn wanted an election. Fortunately for him the public also has short memories so the polls will probably improve next week !!!
 
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Ian1779

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,203
Grendel said:
A poll out today shows her rating a massive 16 points ahead of Corbyn and the Tories taking a 5 point lead over labour
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You failed to mention the other poll yesterday that put Labour ahead by 2 points.

In fact every pollster other than Tory You Gov has Labour level or ahead... makes you wonder about the You Gov agenda.
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,204
Otis said:
What does that tell you about the general public then?

She has been a disaster, but they are surely just clinging to the fact she has promised Brexit.
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It’s an accurate assessment - anyone removing no deal is unfit for office
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,205
Grendel said:
A poll out today shows her rating a massive 16 points ahead of Corbyn and the Tories taking a 5 point lead over labour
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Some polls are saying very different things with a few polls having Labour ahead by 1-2%, others having them neck and neck with YouGov having the Tories up by 4%. There's some analysis that suggests Labour would gain around 23 seats from the Conservatives but lose 4 to the SNP in Scotland and the Lib Dems would gain 4 from the Tories - leaving the Tories on about 290 seats and Labour on 280-odd seats. These aren't ironclad by any means since the UK system usually isn't so indecisive and manifestos haven't been published nor campaigning started, but it's an interesting insight.

Theresa May will call an election if she thinks the Tories can regain their majority.
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,206
Ian1779 said:
You failed to mention the other poll yesterday that put Labour ahead by 2 points.

In fact every pollster other than Tory You Gov has Labour level or ahead... makes you wonder about the You Gov agenda.
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Agreed, the parties are neck and neck in reality (frightening when Tories are in turmoil) but as I mentioned before however much a mess May has made of things in recent months she's consistently polled ahead of Corbyn in the leadership polls. surely that tells you something ?
 
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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,207
Otis said:
Exactly.

How has she been acting in the national interest when she has been pushing a deal that no-one wants. Not even people in her own party.

She's allowed red lines and everyone else isn't?
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Frankly, had she shown a willingness to cooperate with others, we wouldn't even be in a position where her deal was rejected by 230 votes. She really should have resigned for this monumental cock-up. Theresa May is in no position to lecture anyone on the national interest and is guilty as anyone for politicking, and if her decision to call the 2017 GE doesn't make that point clear, what will?
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,208
Mucca Mad Boys said:
Some polls are saying very different things with a few polls having Labour ahead by 1-2%, others having them neck and neck with YouGov having the Tories up by 4%. There's some analysis that suggests Labour would gain around 23 seats from the Conservatives but lose 4 to the SNP in Scotland and the Lib Dems would gain 4 from the Tories - leaving the Tories on about 290 seats and Labour on 280-odd seats. These aren't ironclad by any means since the UK system usually isn't so indecisive and manifestos haven't been published nor campaigning started, but it's an interesting insight.

Theresa May will call an election if she thinks the Tories can regain their majority.
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Let’s be honest - your interpretation of outcomes regarding this issue have been to say the least lacking
 

Ian1779

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,209
CCFCSteve said:
Agreed, the parties are neck and neck in reality (frightening when Tories are in turmoil) but as I mentioned before however much a mess May has made of things in recent months she's consistently polled ahead of Corbyn in the leadership polls. surely that tells you something ?
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It very much is down to what you perceive as leadership. Some people see leadership as fist shaking, soundbites and fancy suits. Some people see leadership as having a vision of how you will make the country a better place.

Take the election, Labour's manifesto was on how to improve the country, make it fairer. The Tory one had nothing, and their campaign was solely 'don't pick them you'll get chaos'

I know which one I see as real leadership.
 
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Ian1779

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,210
Grendel said:
Let’s be honest - your interpretation of outcomes regarding this issue have been to say the least lacking
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Bit like yours then.
 

Otis

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,211
Ian1779 said:
It very much is down to what you perceive as leadership. Some people see leadership as fist shaking, soundbites and fancy suits. Some people see leadership as having a vision of how you will make the country a better place.

Take the election, Labour's manifesto was on how to improve the country, make it fairer. The Tory one had nothing, and their campaign was solely 'don't pick them you'll get chaos'

I know which one I see as real leadership.
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Historically they have all done it though and it's one thing that puts me off politics.

I don't see of how a policy of they are worse than us is something to be proudly campaigning upon.
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,212
Astute said:
OK all. So Corbyn is spot on and should say what will or won't happen before they talk about what happens next.

Some people need to take off their pro EU and pro Labour hats off to see what is going on. We won't be leaving the EU. As I have said all along I don't think May really wants to take us out. She is a remainer. She is sacrificing her political career to make the Tories look the good ones to those who voted out. Project fear is working. And Corbyn hasn't got the brain cells to work it out. He went against his principles to go against May. So he isn't going to get what his principles wanted yet he is going to come out of this not looking good to the floating voters who voted leave. But on the other hand you have May who tried to follow what was voted for who will not be PM and Tory MP's who went against her. This will take votes away from Labour.

I don't know which way we will stay in the EU. You can't make decisions on what you don't know. But I have called just about everything correctly so far. You can't trust a politician. This shitfest has a long way to go yet.
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For starts, the SNP, LD, Greens and PC have all said for talks to be 'constructive', the PM needs to rule out the possibility of a no-deal Brexit and seriously entertain the prospect of a People's Vote. Labour's position on this is the same minus the People's Vote part, which Corbyn will not back unless he absolutely has to. The PM has used these token meetings with the opposition leaders as a PR stunt, and it has worked on the likes of you who have gobbled this nonsense up as a lifelong Labour voter who'll abstain rather than vote for Corbyn over this issue!

Frankly, the Tories are setting a trap for Labour. Now, the immediate pressure is on Corbyn to back a Second Referendum which is a bad idea because of a lot of Labour's northern heartlands backed Leave. A group of Labour MPs are pressuring him to do this today! Theresa May wants to portray Corbyn and the Labour Party as attempting to subvert the democratic will of 2016 in a potential election.


Grendel said:
Let’s be honest - your interpretation of outcomes regarding this issue have been to say the least lacking
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Not at all, this is only the first motion of no confidence that will be tabled against the Government. Unless a 'no deal Brexit' becomes Government policy, Tories won't rebel. Theresa May has broken convention by not resigning.
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,213
CCFCSteve said:
Agreed, the parties are neck and neck in reality (frightening when Tories are in turmoil) but as I mentioned before however much a mess May has made of things in recent months she's consistently polled ahead of Corbyn in the leadership polls. surely that tells you something ?
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For what it's worth, Labour had led the Conservatives on economic management in 2010, in the middle of the recession.

Polls on leadership and the economy usually favours the incumbent PM and party -- but a party typically doesn't win power if it trails on both of those measures.
 

skybluetony176

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,214
Grendel said:
Let’s be honest - your interpretation of outcomes regarding this issue have been to say the least lacking
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Ha ha ha ha. Why don’t you tell us all again how the Tories are going to smash Labour in the GE consigning Corbyn to the trash bin.
 

skybluetony176

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,215
CCFCSteve said:
even though this is currently one of the main incentives for the EU to get a (sensible) deal done ?!
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How’s that worked out by the way? Presumably the deal must be done with the threat of no deal?
 

Nick

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,216
Serious question.

Do we think there will be "Brexit" and "Remain" firms that will meet up for scraps?

On another note, Corbyn seems like a sly bastard to me. All MPs are but something about him. The sort who would come to save you after being mugged but take your wallet and keys.
 

Captain Dart

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,217
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Ah so 'destroying' means telling packs of lies in an emphatic way? From a guy who fucked the education system so much even Cameron thought enough was enough.

Cretins like him recycling old Tory smears and bigger cretins like you lapping it up.
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Give an example of one lie.
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,218
skybluetony176 said:
How’s that worked out by the way? Presumably the deal must be done with the threat of no deal?
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Haha, not well ! however, its exactly the point though Tony. The withdrawal agreement, for all its faults, would have ensured No Deal didn't happen. The next stage of the discussions (as Ive said before) would have involved a trade agreement, which considering the backstop issues may have ended with some type of permanent customs union....so basically the giving the opposition parties the two things they are now all pushing for ! (taking no deal off the table and a potential CU)

So basically Corbyn and Labour could have taken No Deal off the table earlier in the week by voting in favour with, for example, a proposed amendment for the government to prioritise a CU arrangement ahead of entering the backstop. It would have weakened our negotiating position, which I wouldn't have liked, and may not have been voted through, but would have at least been a sensible proposal by the opposition.

To busy trying to force a GE though !
 
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Otis

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,219
There's an awful lot of MPs I wouldn't buy a used car off for sure, Nick
 

Nick

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,220
Otis said:
There's an awful lot of MPs I wouldn't buy a used car off for sure, Nick
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Not unless you want to find a bag of coke and a tied up rent boy in the boot.
 
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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,221
Nick said:
Serious question.

Do we think there will be "Brexit" and "Remain" firms that will meet up for scraps?

On another note, Corbyn seems like a sly bastard to me. All MPs are but something about him. The sort who would come to save you after being mugged but take your wallet and keys.
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Wouldn't be a very good mugging if you still had your wallet and keys!
 

clint van damme

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,222
Nick said:
Serious question.

Do we think there will be "Brexit" and "Remain" firms that will meet up for scraps?

On another note, Corbyn seems like a sly bastard to me. All MPs are but something about him. The sort who would come to save you after being mugged but take your wallet and keys.
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Look at his expense claims compared to other MPs and tell me you think the same.
But why the Corbyn bashing is going on it takes the spotlight of the people who are really running the country into the ground.
I don't like Vince Cable, but just like Corbyn his party are not in office and his influence is minimal so I would never point the finger at him over what has gone on in the last few years, it's the government who should be shouldering the blame.

That doesn't mean any politician is beyond criticism but when opposition politicians are in the headlines more than cabinet ministers any one with half a brain should be able to work out there's a con trick being pulled.
 
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Ian1779

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,223
Otis said:
Historically they have all done it though and it's one thing that puts me off politics.

I don't see of how a policy of they are worse than us is something to be proudly campaigning upon.
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Grendel and Captain Dart do.
 

Liquid Gold

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,224
This country could be choosing between ice cream and a punch in the face and the polls would still be
40% - Ice Cream
40% - Punch in the face
11% - Don't know
9% - Lib Dem
 
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Astute

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  • Jan 17, 2019
  • #29,225
Ian1779 said:
You failed to mention the other poll yesterday that put Labour ahead by 2 points.

In fact every pollster other than Tory You Gov has Labour level or ahead... makes you wonder about the You Gov agenda.
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The same YouGov that always has remain higher than leave and always higher than any other poll? Yet it is said by some that Labour wants remain and the Tories leave.
 
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