General Election, June 8th

[Vacamion]

 

Bloody democratic deficit.

 

Scottish Tory votes imposing a government on England.

 

Tsk.

 

[Bobby Hundreds]

Going to relish shouting "Will of the people!" at anyone who seems slightly crestfallen at this result.

[lifted*fox]

5 minutes ago, goose2010 said:

The power of social media is astonishing, 72% of 18-24 voted unbelievable! 

 

Finally someone chose to engage the future generations of this country instead of ignoring them and look what happened. It's not a win but it's a big shake up and the government will need to pay more attention to young people in the future.

[RobHawk]

Strong and stable, what does that really look like?

 

Trigger article 50, start the process for the biggest political decision of a lifetime.

 

Then decide you need a mandate from the voters whilst also aiming for an increased majority!

 

**** up your campaign, be arrogant, refuse to debate and take the electorate for mugs.

 

Lose your majority and potentially put the country in a hole over brexit! 

 

Strong and stable? My Arse!

[The Guvnor]

The Tories have fcuked this up on a monumental scale, I don't believe it was a anti Brexit vote as the only party to offer a true way back in was the Libs and they bombed out. This is a result of a total miscalculation from TM and her advisors in almost every dept, but especially the dementia tax and her persistence that nothing had changed then she mentioned the cap but couldn't tell us what it was, plus the reluctance to commit to the triple lock pension agreement. She has learnt a salutary lesson you don't bite the hand that feeds you.

The only satisfying thing about last night was watching people like Yvette Cooper squirm when asked if they had got it wrong with JC. The sad thing is there are no real winners here and the Country is back to square one what a fcuking mess.

[stripeyfox]

Like it or not, facebook has become the new political battleground. Which means the messages (however accurate or inaccurate they may be) is reaching to the younger age groups who traditionally couldn't be arsed to vote.

 

 

[Sharpe's Fox]

The Labour Party is back. Midland and Northern marginals have been won by working class former UKIP voters who recognise their community has been ****ed over by 35 years of Thatcherism and massive majorities have been overturned in the cities by educated young people who have been equally ****ed over by handouts to middle class baby boomers.  Such a great movement working together for shared interests.

[The Doctor]

1 minute ago, stripeyfox said:

Like it or not, facebook has become the new political battleground. Which means the messages (however accurate or inaccurate they may be) is reaching to the younger age groups who traditionally couldn't be arsed to vote.

 

 

I dont think it's been a "can't be arsed" thing for low youth turnout, it's been an disenfranchisement thing - they didn't really own their registration, they just got registered when they turned 18; and individual registration solves that, combined with very few policies being geared towards young people - there's almost a "can't back any of these when they don't care about me" attitude. A leader who recognised that and spoke to them has turned that around.

[Guest Kopfkino]

Just in from working on the ITV coverage, was ****ing awesome to do and loved every minute of it.

 

 

Now waiting for May to go. Says a lot that she has no intention of resigning, she is very much getting pushed by the party from what I've heard.

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

Just now, The Doctor said:

I dont think it's been a "can't be arsed" thing for low youth turnout, it's been an disenfranchisement thing - they didn't really own their registration, they just got registered when they turned 18; and individual registration solves that, combined with very few policies being geared towards young people - there's almost a "can't back any of these when they don't care about me" attitude. A leader who recognised that and spoke to them has turned that around.

This has been the first election which seemed to really offer a reason for voting for a while now.  Thats why the young have voted this time

[The Doctor]

1 minute ago, KingGTF said:

Just in from working on the ITV coverage, was ****ing awesome to do and loved every minute of it.

 

 

Now waiting for May to go. Says a lot that she has no intention of resigning, she is very much getting pushed by the party from what I've heard.

No intention of resigning? She called an unnecessary election to strengthen her hand, and wiped out not only the 20% polling lead she had but her parties existing majority. Surely even the most ardent may supporter has to admit she's a disaster?

[Bobby Hundreds]

I really don't think the public has any appetite for Boris, Gove or Davis. Surely the Tories have something better to offer?

[Jon the Hat]

1 minute ago, The Doctor said:

No intention of resigning? She called an unnecessary election to strengthen her hand, and wiped out not only the 20% polling lead she had but her parties existing majority. Surely even the most ardent may supporter has to admit she's a disaster?

I'm not sure there are any ardent May supporters are there?  She was a better option than Leadstrom, and the others all screwed themselves over.

 

Clearly lots of of the Tory vote stayed away here, I doubt many of them voted Labour.

[Vacamion]

1 minute ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

I really don't think the public has any appetite for Boris, Gove or Davis. Surely the Tories have something better to offer?

 

 

Fabricant

 

 

 

[Finnaldo]

Meanwhile, at May HQ:

[Jon the Hat]

1 minute ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

I really don't think the public has any appetite for Boris, Gove or Davis. Surely the Tories have something better to offer?

BACK ZAC!

[foxes21]

7 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

I really don't think the public has any appetite for Boris, Gove or Davis. Surely the Tories have something better to offer?

Christ you're right.

This is like sacking Martin Allen and bringing in Ian Holloway!

[Guest Kopfkino]

8 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

I really don't think the public has any appetite for Boris, Gove or Davis. Surely the Tories have something better to offer?

 

Dreaming of Michael Portillo miraculously appearing

[foxes21]

1 hour ago, lgfualol said:

Excellent news. Off you pop, May. 

 

Country is ****ed though. Brexit negotiations start in 10 days may as well just stay in for a few more years.

in hindsight, the timing of this general election was awful

[lgfualol]

1 minute ago, foxes21 said:

in hindsight, the timing of this general election was awful

This is what makes it delicious for me. May thought it would be a walk in the park and now everything has gone to shite. 

[foxes_rule1978]

May blew it big time, she must go asap! Corbyn took her to the cleaners

[The Doctor]

16 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

I'm not sure there are any ardent May supporters are there?  She was a better option than Leadstrom, and the others all screwed themselves over.

 

Clearly lots of of the Tory vote stayed away here, I doubt many of them voted Labour.

I'd assume that may herself is at least an ardent may supporter; but I've seen a fair few nodding along at her school ma'am running the country sensibly image (although far more making jokes about how while the last lady wasn't for turning, this one will beat you to it)

[foxes21]

We have the Conservatives regulated & restrictive internet policies to look forward to.

[lgfualol]

1 minute ago, foxes21 said:

We have the Conservatives regulated & restrictive internet policies to look forward to.

I am looking forward to foxestalk.gov.uk 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, foxes21 said:

We have the Conservatives regulated & restrictive internet policies to look forward to.

Do we bollocks