Mailwatch(ed) Forum

What are the odds on Ed Davey hilariously getting stuck on a zipwire before July 4th?

Ed Davey is "acting the fool" apparently.

What policies does Camilla think Rishi can pull out of the hat to relaunch his campaign. He has already unleashed his national service idea and pension boost what else can he propose that won't increase public spending or taxation?

The one thing she has right there is Ed Davey acting the fool. So far the Lib Dem campaign seems to consist entirely f him pulling a new daft stunt every day.

satnav wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 7:35 pm What policies does Camilla think Rishi can pull out of the hat to relaunch his campaign. He has already unleashed his national service idea and pension boost what else can he propose that won't increase public spending or taxation?

Benefit cuts are almost certainly coming. I wish somebody other than Liz Kendall was in the shadow role. I think she can certainly do a job, but don't want her there.

What policies does Camilla think Rishi can pull out of the hat to relaunch his campaign.

Jumpers for goalposts, free Green Shield stamps and stringing up nonces.

Kemi in "here's a backbencher asking a question about foreign affairs". And something about the other side having "cranks". Say what you like about Tahir Ali, but they're not going to make him Prime Minister.

Bloke from Opinium promising fireworks tmrw.

satnav wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 7:35 pm What policies does Camilla think Rishi can pull out of the hat to relaunch his campaign. He has already unleashed his national service idea and pension boost what else can he propose that won't increase public spending or taxation?

Not forgetting suddenly developing a personality

From Kemi's wokemadness gone mad thread. The usual good taste.

The next Tory leader in the making

There's no mention of "open borders" for that charity Thangam Debonnaire, who'll probably lose her seat, donated to.

And campaigning to reduce misogyny is "virtue signalling", apparently. Not an important issue that holds lots of women and the economy back.

Does Kemi think "here are some wacky people you've never heard of" is going to cut it given the idiocy of people who've been Prime Minister under her lot?

Adjusting for tactical voting. I wonder how the Mail is going to present this. "Wake Up Britain" or "Get Penny Mordaunt In!"

WTF would she know about Atlee and Bevin’s politics? Kemi’s correct that they died a long time ago.

satnav wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 7:35 pm What policies does Camilla think Rishi can pull out of the hat to relaunch his campaign. He has already unleashed his national service idea and pension boost what else can he propose that won't increase public spending or taxation?

He'll be kicking himself that he didn't trumpet "hanging fly-tippers".

(In fairness, if he had then added to that a spot of drawing and quartering, he would have secured my vote.)

Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 9:21 pm Adjusting for tactical voting. I wonder how the Mail is going to present this. "Wake Up Britain" or "Get Penny Mordaunt In!"

A few more silly hats and Davey could become LOTO

Funny thing with this is that Labour get fewer seats with tactical voting in the model- I assume the Tories hold on to some with Reform supporters voting tactically for them.

Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 9:21 pm Adjusting for tactical voting. I wonder how the Mail is going to present this. "Wake Up Britain" or "Get Penny Mordaunt In!"

That's amusing to look at, but never in 100 million years is the final result going to be anywhere near those numbers. I always work on the assumption there are 150-180 seats which are never going to return anybody other than a Tory MP, whatever the circumstances. Same numbers probably apply to Labour, as well.

Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 9:21 pm Adjusting for tactical voting. I wonder how the Mail is going to present this. "Wake Up Britain" or "Get Penny Mordaunt In!"

I assume that polling was only done in England?

Arrowhead wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 11:01 pm

Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 9:21 pm Adjusting for tactical voting. I wonder how the Mail is going to present this. "Wake Up Britain" or "Get Penny Mordaunt In!"

That's amusing to look at, but never in 100 million years is the final result going to be anywhere near those numbers. I always work on the assumption there are 150-180 seats which are never going to return anybody other than a Tory MP, whatever the circumstances. Same numbers probably apply to Labour, as well.

The trouble with these numbers is we'll have Kuenssberg at 05:00 on 05/07 saying "Disappointing result for Labour"