Scottish Election 2016

[Doon frae Troon]

I know, I'm in despair. Labour can't even put an electable candidate up in my constituency. The country's doomed. DOOMED, I tell you!

In some constituencies I believe Labour could not even get a candidate to stand, not sure if that has been resolved yet.
Who would have thought that a few years ago?
Labour head office have a lot to answer for, without their formally 'taken for granted' Scottish seats they are lost in the UK.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

In my mother's GE constituency Kirsten Oswald (SNP) hoofed Jim Murphy out of Wesminster - and she seem pretty good,

For Holyrood - in Eastwood constituency - will Ken MacIntosh (Labour Constituency MSP) fight off Stewart Maxwell (SNP List Member MSP) - or will Jackson Carlaw (Tory List Member MSP) demonstrate Tory party revival in Scotland. If it's going to happen anywhere in Scotland - then Tories have to start winning seats like Eastwood.

it's going to be interesting on May 5th/6th

Also interesting to see whether the D'Hondt method AMS electoral system works this time and prevents an SNP overall majority. I read that if you want maximum pro-Indy representation in Holyrood you don't vote for SNP as your second vote for List Members - as that won't translate into SNP List members if SNP win majority of constituency elections. You vote for Greens or RISE.

This is getting quite complicated. The system is flawed and what you suggest is not the case.
If SNP voters second vote goes for their natural allies The Greens then it is more likely that the Labour/Tory candidate will win the list seat vote. All the Parties are now advising a double vote so it rather negates a fairly good system [IMO]

It seems crazy that neither the Labour or Tory party leaders have sufficient support to stand as a constituency candidate and will only be elected to the Parliament via the list process. Not good enough to win a seat but good enough to lead a party is hardly a ringing endorsement.

 

[chippa1909]

This is getting quite complicated. The system is flawed and what you suggest is not the case.
If SNP voters second vote goes for their natural allies The Greens then it is more likely that the Labour/Tory candidate will win the list seat vote. All the Parties are now advising a double vote so it rather negates a fairly good system [IMO]

It seems crazy that neither the Labour or Tory party leaders have sufficient support to stand as a constituency candidate and will only be elected to the Parliament via the list process. Not good enough to win a seat but good enough to lead a party is hardly a ringing endorsement.

Yes, the media seem to be pushing the list vote for Greens or Rise, which makes me very suspicious and inclined to vote SNP in both ballots.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Sums it up pretty well IMO.
A few days to voting and I have yet to see a displayed Labour/Tory/LibDem or UKIP poster/placard.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...tion-on-road-to-independence-2f8rjtblf?shareT

 

[chippa1909]

Sums it up pretty well IMO.
A few days to voting and I have yet to see a displayed Labour/Tory/LibDem or UKIP poster/placard.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...tion-on-road-to-independence-2f8rjtblf?shareT

That's behind a paywall. Here's another link.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...f?shareToken=b5bcf8b275358c321d0a1b24c5eba2fc

 

[Hobbit]

Seen some blue banners around Ellon and up towards Cruden Bay. Probably seen about the same amount of yellow. Doesn't seem like there's much action for a national election. Not seen much in the Ellon Times either.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

That's behind a paywall. Here's another link.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...f?shareToken=b5bcf8b275358c321d0a1b24c5eba2fc

Thanks chippa.....bloody Murdochs:angry:

 

[Doon frae Troon]

SNP now winning seats in England [according to the London press map readers]

http://wingsoverscotland.com/the-howling-of-the-furies/

 

[Jacko_G]

I'm going Tory just for the poops and giggles.

They all tax me and subsidise lazy layabouts and junkies. Makes zero difference who are in power

 

[MegaSteve]

SNP now winning seats in England [according to the London press map readers]

http://wingsoverscotland.com/the-howling-of-the-furies/

How do you, or the author of the piece, know for sure the graphics error was made in London?
Or, is it just a best guess to allow for a de rigueur casual pop at London...

Oh, and as usual, the comments attached to piece make for 'interesting' reading...

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Spectator.....Press Holdings, London based but taxes paid in Jersey.

 

[Tashyboy]

Another Scotish vote. 😳

 

[Jacko_G]

Another Scotish vote. 

Better than another London taxation.

 

[Hobbit]

Better than another London taxation.

Think you'll find it is the SNP that are pushing for higher taxation. But don't let facts get in the way of a good story.

 

[Jacko_G]

Think you'll find it is the SNP that are pushing for higher taxation. But don't let facts get in the way of a good story.

Yes. Like the better together campaign that said the steel industry was safe in Britain.

Lying toads to a tee.

 

[Hobbit]

Yes. Like the better together campaign that said the steel industry was safe in Britain.

Lying toads to a tee.

Poor attempt at deflection. Thought your point was higher taxation from London, which is blatantly wrong.

 

[Jacko_G]

Poor attempt at deflection. Thought your point was higher taxation from London, which is blatantly wrong.

I never mentioned higher taxation. I was referring to historical theft and abuse stemming from London based taxation.

 

[chippa1909]

I'm going Tory just for the poops and giggles.

They all tax me and subsidise lazy layabouts and junkies. Makes zero difference who are in power

Enjoy paying £8 an item for a prescription.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

According to the BBC News

'Voting takes place today in England and the devolved nations'

Interesting choice of words.

 

[SocketRocket]

I never mentioned higher taxation. I was referring to historical theft and abuse stemming from London based taxation.

Now that Scotland can set it's own income tax are you looking forward to paying less