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"Whatever they would say these days about his methods, the general level of discipline did me a power of good." sez Boris Johnson of getting yelled at by a drill sergeant in cadets.The younger generation is just scared. Brave Boris would sign up (instantly becoming a lance corporal of course) proving that everyone would be in it together:
BORIS JOHNSON: Would I sign up to fight for King and country? Yes Sah!
Yes, Sah! Lance Corporal Johnson reporting for duty, Sah! Let me use this column to fire off my best and wristiest salute in the direction of General Sir Patrick Sanders.www.dailymail.co.uk
I can only imagine how much of a wanker he must have been BEFORE the drill sergeant got through with him. It's a wonder the universe didn't implode itself just to get rid of him.
I know it's illegal in Australia to run misleading campaign material like that. Surely Britain isn't falling behind a bunch of smelly convicts in electoral integrity now?
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Election fraud claims being reviewed by Derbyshire police - BBC News
Derbyshire Police says it received a "number of messages" related to claims of election fraud.
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I doubt the police will do anything, the intention is clearly to mislead, but ultimately technically it's probably fine.Election fraud claims being reviewed by Derbyshire police - BBC News
Derbyshire Police says it received a "number of messages" related to claims of election fraud.
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Don't think I'm gonna be able to make it for this election as I'm out of the country from mid-June to mid-July. Looks like Rishi's plan to call an election while a lot of people are abroad was successful in my case.
Hopefully what remains of the electorate will let his party know how they feel about their borked economy and politics of division.
Hopefully what remains of the electorate will let his party know how they feel about their borked economy and politics of division.
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How to vote
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
One thing better than the Tories getting a battering, will be a battering from a high turnout.
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I sent it off last month but they can't send me the pack until the 18 June deadline for candidates has passed. I won't have time to vote as I leave next Friday.How to vote
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.www.gov.uk
One thing better than the Tories getting a battering, will be a battering from a high turnout.
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"Man of the people, rejecting the political establishment"
Was an MEP for 2 decades, tried to become an MP 7 times (and lost every time)
Also goes on about Sunak not being elected by voters or Tory members - he and Tice own Reform, it's a company not a political party, they elected themselves (and pocket any donations)
Was an MEP for 2 decades, tried to become an MP 7 times (and lost every time)
Also goes on about Sunak not being elected by voters or Tory members - he and Tice own Reform, it's a company not a political party, they elected themselves (and pocket any donations)
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General Election 2024: Tory wipeout and 12 ministers at risk of losing seats, YouGov poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer could be heading to Downing Street with the biggest majority for 100 years - the biggest since Stanley Baldwin was elected - according to the first polling projection by YouGov since the election was called.
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General Election 2024: Tory wipeout and 12 ministers at risk of losing seats, YouGov poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer could be heading to Downing Street with the biggest majority for 100 years - the biggest since Stanley Baldwin was elected - according to the first polling projection by YouGov since the election was called.news.sky.com
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When Farage says the 'Youth vote' he means the 58-74 demographic. Over that is loyal tory territory.
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Not a problem. Apply for a postal vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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No, there's definitely at least a couple of people there under 50. Very diverse crowd of supporters.
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It's ridiculous that Starmer, who oozes weakness and vacillation, should be set to grab the biggest electoral win of anyone since WW2. He's not even got the statesmanlike presence of Michael Foot.General Election 2024: Tory wipeout and 12 ministers at risk of losing seats, YouGov poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer could be heading to Downing Street with the biggest majority for 100 years - the biggest since Stanley Baldwin was elected - according to the first polling projection by YouGov since the election was called.
Blair I understood. Major, although his stock has risen since 2015, was totally unequipped to handle the charisma (and policy pinching) off the back of sex scandal after sex scandal that left the Conservatives deeply unpopular, and a 176-seat majority was virtually inevitable. Actually better than it could have been.
But this? A man who takes two days to make a decision and four hours to contradict it is worth a 200-seat majority? Sunak's not exactly Dynamic Man of the Year but compared to Starmer it's like Tom Cruise vs. a tub of low-fat Creme Fraiche.
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It’s nothing to do with Starmer really. Most of those polled likely couldn’t pick him out of a lineup.
After 15 years of Tory-led crap any Labour leader is an improvement. Statesmanlike, charisma, decisiveness, who cares a flying F about any of that (and I know that’s a sad state of affairs). Just get the current lot out of government.
I’d prefer someone different. I agreed with a lot of Corbyn’s ideas and I vote LD locally. Starmer is what we have. So be it. Hopefully he discovers his inner Leftie when he finds himself with a huge majority, able to pass any legislation.
Sunak/Cruise - good call. Both megarich with homes in California, love their helicopters, creepy smiles. I see it.
After 15 years of Tory-led crap any Labour leader is an improvement. Statesmanlike, charisma, decisiveness, who cares a flying F about any of that (and I know that’s a sad state of affairs). Just get the current lot out of government.
I’d prefer someone different. I agreed with a lot of Corbyn’s ideas and I vote LD locally. Starmer is what we have. So be it. Hopefully he discovers his inner Leftie when he finds himself with a huge majority, able to pass any legislation.
Sunak/Cruise - good call. Both megarich with homes in California, love their helicopters, creepy smiles. I see it.
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