Urgent Statement from PM today

[SocketRocket]

I think people are reading too much into this. It's probably exactly what she is saying, she and her Cabinet are frustrated by the gerrymandering over Brexit being carried out by Labour, SNP, LibDems, HOL and want to get a better majority and mandate from the General Public to get the job done. I cant see what the problem is, we will all have the opportunity to vote for who we prefer as our MP. Or does it work some other way now?

 

[Beezerk]

So what would happen if Corbyn suddenly resigned and Labour get a new "popular" face in charge? Sadly impossible but it would make for a great race.

 

[SocketRocket]

So what would happen if Corbyn suddenly resigned and Labour get a new "popular" face in charge? Sadly impossible but it would make for a great race.

Problem is they dont have one.

 

[Beezerk]

Problem is they dont have one.

Well there is that as well 😁

Chuka Umunna a tell thi.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Aeroplane for the elder Miliband 😀. That would make it a contest.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Lib Dems very near won South West Surrey from the Tories back in the 2001 GE. On a vote of 50,000 the Tories held it with a majority of 800. Jeremy Hunt is a fairly popular constituency MP but a lot of unhappiness with him over the NHS; he was a Remainer but has just now gone with the Brexit Flow. And Waverley Borough - most of SW Surrey - was massively Remain. Potential for an upset - Lib Dems unseat Jeremy Hunt?

 

[delc]

I am reasonably convinced that this election has been called to settle another internecine battle between different factions within the Tory Party, as was last year's referendum. It would nice if they governed in the National interest for once! ☹️

 

[SocketRocket]

I am forecasting a Tory majority of around 100

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I am forecasting a Tory majority of around 100

How many seats do predict UKIP will win?

 

[Dellboy]

I am forecasting a Tory majority of around 100

Would like 110-115 but could live with 80-90

 

[SocketRocket]

How many seats do predict UKIP will win?

Probably none but I'm a Tory so Hey Ho.

 

[FairwayDodger]

I'm afraid it's just terribly weak leadership. She flip flops on the big issues, makes unambiguous statements only to change her mind later, shows rank hypocrisy over the timing of indyref2 while calling a GE and pure cowardice by calling an election but refusing to debate with the other leaders.

Embarrassing.

 

[delc]

If Mrs May thinks she has such a strong case, why is she so afraid of debating it in public? Is it because she can't just read out a pre-written speech? At least David Cameron was a good debator! 🙄

 

[Hacker Khan]

I'm afraid it's just terribly weak leadership. She flip flops on the big issues, makes unambiguous statements only to change her mind later, shows rank hypocrisy over the timing of indyref2 while calling a GE and pure cowardice by calling an election but refusing to debate with the other leaders.

Embarrassing.

Yes but she's a bit like Thatcher! You know, smash the unions, make Britain great again, exterminating all benefit scroungers. And she wears leather trousers so as a man of a certain age, that introduces some sexual frisson into politics which we have been sorely missing since Thatch went. Grrrrrrr. What's not to like about that??

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I'm afraid it's just terribly weak leadership. She flip flops on the big issues, makes unambiguous statements only to change her mind later, shows rank hypocrisy over the timing of indyref2 while calling a GE and pure cowardice by calling an election but refusing to debate with the other leaders.

Embarrassing.

Totally agree, unfortunately some people will still believe the lies.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I'm afraid it's just terribly weak leadership. She flip flops on the big issues, makes unambiguous statements only to change her mind later, shows rank hypocrisy over the timing of indyref2 while calling a GE and pure cowardice by calling an election but refusing to debate with the other leaders.

Embarrassing.

Her historical voting record is not great either, shows another side of her.

 

[SocketRocket]

Totally agree, unfortunately some people will still believe the lies.

Yes, you seem to.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'm guessing it helps take all the focus away from the scandal the Tories are currently facing

 

[SocketRocket]

If Mrs May thinks she has such a strong case, why is she so afraid of debating it in public? Is it because she can't just read out a pre-written speech? At least David Cameron was a good debator! 

If my memory is correct Cameron refused to debate on TV with the others.

Regarding why she doesn't want to, rather than can't, I suggest it because she has better things to do with her time than stand on a stage with a bunch of Muppets throwing insults at each other.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Yes, you seem to.

Please tell me why the current Government majority that was good enough last week/month to continue with Brexit is no longer good enough, please remember I voted to leave the EU.