General Election 2019 (UK)

[Dallas]

Sterling up to 1.35 from 1.32 and a low of 1.30 earlier

[Euler]

Britain rejects socialism once again.

This was a really bad form of it. I don't think people really object to helping those less fortunate. But this extreme looney left stuff is off the radar even for a lot of Labour supporters. I mean this is 2020 not 1820.

[Euler]

Big rally by sterling.

[superfrank]

Britain rejects socialism once again.

This was a really bad form of it. I don't think people really object to helping those less fortunate. But this extreme looney left stuff is off the radar even for a lot of Labour supporters. I mean this is 2020 not 1820.

Agreed. Being on the right doesn't mean not caring for your fellow man. I do. Socialism simply doesn't work (for anyone but those that pull the strings).

[greenmark]

What amazes me is the prediction of 13 Lib. They were equal with Labour, and then Swinson chose to differentiate the Libs by going Revoke. But still are predicted to maintain their mp's.
In any case, finally it would seem we have some democratic clarity.
Whether its rght or wrong will emerge over the next few years.
I don't like the apparent result.
But democracy is more clever than me and democracy is the best system I've seen during my life.
Think of the alternatives.
Hussien, Gadafi, Assad.
Putin.
Don't even know the names of the Chinese leaders.
Whats clear is this only the beginning.
Massive change in our relationship with the world.
Could be crap.
But, come on, make it great!!

[Dallas]

First result coming in

[weemac]

Labour stronghold since 1950 taken by Cons.

[Euler]

Blyth valley turns blue for first time since 1950, that's a massive swing.

[Dallas]

Might be an earlier night than expected

[Euler]

I think so, not much movement left in the markets.

[Euler]

Tweet of the night

So ex-miners are not that fussed about gender neutral toilets and obesity awareness classes for lesbians after all?

[spreadbetting]

Think we all underestimated the fact people are sick of brexit hanging over them.

[superfrank]

Think we all underestimated the fact people are sick of brexit hanging over them.

Still in denial. People WANT Brexit.

[Euler]

Think we all underestimated the fact people are sick of brexit hanging over them.

Most people were. It's gone on far too long and all the parties voted to push their own political agenda rather than trying to reach a consensus. People were getting really pissed at that.

[weemac]

#peoplesvote (2)

No more needed, thanks.