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Post by capitalomnibus on Oct 21, 2023 23:00:58 GMT
Whilst I can understand dissatisfaction with the current government if you want to see what it'll be like with a Labour government then look at Wales. Less than half the electotate bothered to vote at all in Mid Bedfordshire. That's still less than half the electorate that didn't vote Tory, everyone that stayed at home didn't vote Tory either so clearly weren't interested in them. Even if the turnout was still low, that low turn out historically would still result in a Tory win. Labour despite the low turnout increased their voters. By elections never really gain as much votes. Would be interesting to see if it garners the same momentum come the general election. Most people just do not vote mid-term or by elections as they do not see it as important. |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Oct 29, 2023 17:24:26 GMT
Normally the least successful by-elections or local elections for governments are mid-term then gradually people become more forgiving and accepting towards the incumbent government (even though usually not enough to secure a similar majority or even re-election).
However, last year we were getting swings of 12% to Labour, at Wakefield and Chester for example, but now 20%.
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Post by ServerKing on Nov 6, 2023 0:14:28 GMT
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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 13, 2023 9:54:43 GMT
Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as home secretarySuella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary, after she defied No 10 over an article accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67401753
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Post by northlondon83 on Nov 13, 2023 10:09:59 GMT
Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as home secretarySuella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary, after she defied No 10 over an article accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67401753 Not a fan of Suella Braverman, but I think that this was the wrong decision. The police should be doing their job properly and not allowing these pro Palestine protests to take place on Armistace day which I think is really offensive. Not to mention that a lot of the people protesting in the Pro Palestine protests are antisemitic |
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Post by WH241 on Nov 13, 2023 10:11:15 GMT
Reshuffle happening and David Cameron appointed as foreign secretary! Never see that coming.
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Post by southlondon413 on Nov 13, 2023 10:12:08 GMT
Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as home secretarySuella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary, after she defied No 10 over an article accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67401753 And David Cameron appointed as her replacement!! Never saw that coming!! James Cleverly has replaced Braverman and Cameron has taken the Foreign Secretary role. Either way I only had Bravermans sacking on my list for today. But she had to go because whilst I don’t support these marches for Palestine they have, for 99% of attendees, been largely peaceful. Her words did raise tensions with the EDL types. |
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Post by wirewiper on Nov 13, 2023 10:20:09 GMT
Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as home secretarySuella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary, after she defied No 10 over an article accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67401753 Not a fan of Suella Braverman, but I think that this was the wrong decision. The police should be doing their job properly and not allowing these pro Palestine protests to take place on Armistace day which I think is really offensive. Not to mention that a lot of the people protesting in the Pro Palestine protests are antisemitic It is absolutely the right decision, she has abused her office. The Home Secretary does not have the authority to direct police operations and the public has a right to protest peacefully, a right the Met has upheld. |
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Post by WH241 on Nov 13, 2023 10:22:52 GMT
And David Cameron appointed as her replacement!! Never saw that coming!! James Cleverly has replaced Braverman and Cameron has taken the Foreign Secretary role. Either way I only had Bravermans sacking on my list for today. But she had to go because whilst I don’t support these marches for Palestine they have, for 99% of attendees, been largely peaceful. Her words did raise tensions with the EDL types. Yes sorry I deleted my original post as it was a mistake. |
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Post by northlondon83 on Nov 13, 2023 10:41:11 GMT
Not a fan of Suella Braverman, but I think that this was the wrong decision. The police should be doing their job properly and not allowing these pro Palestine protests to take place on Armistace day which I think is really offensive. Not to mention that a lot of the people protesting in the Pro Palestine protests are antisemitic It is absolutely the right decision, she has abused her office. The Home Secretary does not have the authority to direct police operations and the public has a right to protest peacefully, a right the Met has upheld. They shouldn't be protesting on Armistace day which is the issue here. |
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Post by southlondon413 on Nov 13, 2023 10:58:13 GMT
Not a fan of Suella Braverman, but I think that this was the wrong decision. The police should be doing their job properly and not allowing these pro Palestine protests to take place on Armistace day which I think is really offensive. Not to mention that a lot of the people protesting in the Pro Palestine protests are antisemitic It is absolutely the right decision, she has abused her office. The Home Secretary does not have the authority to direct police operations and the public has a right to protest peacefully, a right the Met has upheld. Agree, especially as the Met Commissioner confirmed earlier last week that they were monitoring counterterrorism chatter and could find no legal reason to stop the march. Yes, there were isolated incidents of antisemitism and breakout groups of radicals but that happens at every protest. Banning it would have done even more harm as those people would have still been on the streets but angry rather than peaceful. |
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Post by southlondon413 on Nov 13, 2023 11:02:50 GMT
It is absolutely the right decision, she has abused her office. The Home Secretary does not have the authority to direct police operations and the public has a right to protest peacefully, a right the Met has upheld. They shouldn't be protesting on Armistace day which is the issue here. Why, armistice day is about promoting peace and honouring those lost during war. Not just wars involving the UK but all war. This protest is about bringing peace to Palestine which we can all agree with. You don’t have to agree with terrorist methods used by Hamas but peace is something we should all want for the region. |
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Post by towerman on Nov 13, 2023 12:34:16 GMT
How can Cameron be in the cabinet when he’s not a MP or peer.
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Post by southlondon413 on Nov 13, 2023 12:39:48 GMT
How can Cameron be in the cabinet when he’s not a MP or peer. He has been given the title Barony of the United Kingdom for life so is now Lord Cameron and can sit in the House of Lords. Subsequently also means he can be Foreign Secretary. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 13, 2023 13:06:58 GMT
Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as home secretarySuella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary, after she defied No 10 over an article accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67401753 Not a fan of Suella Braverman, but I think that this was the wrong decision. The police should be doing their job properly and not allowing these pro Palestine protests to take place on Armistace day which I think is really offensive. Not to mention that a lot of the people protesting in the Pro Palestine protests are antisemitic Awww poor Suella, I am a fan of her's I have a crush on her  Unfortunately with comments that hse has been doing recently she has to go, she completely lost the plot. I do agree that any protest or march organised on Armistice day is tasteless |
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