UK General Election 2024 (or 25)

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jamesedwards
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Boris now neck and neck with Sunak and flipped fav earlier before dropping back a little, now @ 2.16

This would surely be the most remarkable comeback in UK politics, perhaps ever?

Fascinating!
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Derek27
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LeTiss wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:33 am
These political markets could change dramatically with a Boris return.

There may be some haters of him here, but he remains the number 1 choice for Tory supporters.
I can also guarantee you, that he is the option Starmer would fear the most.
I can't believe they're daft enough to have him back. If he wins there could be calls for his resignation within weeks when the investigation concludes.
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Archangel wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:36 pm
I laughed out loud a few times :lol:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aIh7XJVxCAY&t=28s
He looks like a drunk and agitated businessman who got laid off yesterday, slept in a car park, and hasn't been home since.

Will have to watch some more of this stuff. Comedy gold! :lol:
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Derek27
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LeTiss wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:57 am
Lefties are terrified of BJ. They know he's a vote winner amongst the Tory voters
I'm not terrified of him, he just makes me want to vomit, nevertheless, I'm looking forward to all the comedy and people saying, "why did we have him back?". After all the chaos and turmoil the party/government has been through in the last year and they want the man who started it all back. :lol:

Seriously though, I don't think people who lost relatives to Covid and couldn't visit them or bury them will be so forgiving. Nor will people who are paying an extra £500 a month for the Tory experiment or are made homeless.
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LeTiss wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:09 am
However, all politicians lie. They always have done
I don't go along with that, but more importantly, it's Johnson's blatant lying, or complete inability to tell the truth that makes him stick out.
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Archangel wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:36 pm
I laughed out loud a few times :lol:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aIh7XJVxCAY&t=28s
this is also a good un, tho not quite as comic!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPqDp90f6-Y
Archery1969
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For those who want a general election.

The King has it within his power to call one if he believes it is in the country's best interests. That last happened back in 1834.

Although, that would put the King / Royal Family in direct conflict with the government, who, in return, could seize all Royal assets.

Charles is not a fan of Boris, so he might do it if BJ is elected the new/next PM.

Funny old times.

:D
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Derek27
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Archery1969 wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:48 am
Who cares if Boris was having a drink or cake when people were dying of Covid. Did Boris bring it to the country, no he didnt, he also nearly died of it too.

What about all the people in the UK dying at the moment from god knows what, does that mean each of us shouldn’t be celebrating something we like, of course not.
The issue wasn't celebrating but prioritizing his celebrations above others, visiting dying relatives and attending their funerals.
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Archangel wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:36 pm
I laughed out loud a few times :lol:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aIh7XJVxCAY&t=28s
:lol:
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Derek27
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jamesedwards wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:48 pm
Archangel wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:36 pm
I laughed out loud a few times :lol:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aIh7XJVxCAY&t=28s
He looks like a drunk and agitated businessman who got laid off yesterday, slept in a car park, and hasn't been home since.

Will have to watch some more of this stuff. Comedy gold! :lol:
I think he's really angry that that will be his last rant at Truss. :)
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Archangel
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Boris supporters are a bit like Trump supporters. They are members of a cult and can see no wrong in the 'glorious leader'.
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Derek27
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Archery1969 wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:55 pm
For those who want a general election.

The King has it within his power to call one if he believes it is in the country's best interests. That last happened back in 1834.

Although, that would put the King / Royal Family in direct conflict with the government, who, in return, could seize all Royal assets.

Charles is not a fan of Boris, so he might do it if BJ is elected the new/next PM.

Funny old times.

:D
I'd go along with that. Instead of political parties fighting each other they should get together and fight the monarchy. :D
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Derek27
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I think it's good news for Labour supporters. The chaos and infighting that will unravel will be curtains for the Conservative. Truss has trashed the country, now Johnson will to the same for the party. :D
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Labour is getting prepared for government with an MP resigning over sexual harassment allegations. :)
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