Richmond Park by-election

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Welsh-lad

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Aurora13:
“What was the turnout in May 2015? Given the demographic I'd expect it to be high even though it was a very safe seat.”

It was 76%

wizzywick

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad:
“Andrew Neil is such a brazen brexiter.
He didn't much like some of the pertinent points made by the LibDem just then, hence shutting her down and belittling her.”

No he didn't. She was delusional.

Aurora13

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Fizzbin:
“76.5% - 59,101 votes”

Thanks quite a drop then.

nethwen

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad:
“Andrew Neil is such a brazen brexiter.
He didn't much like some of the pertinent points made by the LibDem just then, hence shutting her down and belittling her.”

I've always thought that Andrew gives the best balance to any side on the political spectrum. He's a rarity for the BBC.

Welsh-lad

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Aurora13:
“Thanks quite a drop then.”

Bound to happen though. Some constituencies don't have 54% turnout even at GE!!

nethwen

02-12-2016

Guardian source saying Lib Dems have won.

Aftershow

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad:
“Andrew Neil is such a brazen brexiter.
He didn't much like some of the pertinent points made by the LibDem just then, hence shutting her down and belittling her.”

Neil is probably the best political broadcaster we have. He's deliberately provocative in that manner to politicians of all colours.

Welsh-lad

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by nethwen:
“I've always thought that Andrew gives the best balance to any side on the political spectrum. He's a rarity for the BBC.”

I don't like him. I find him sneering and touchy.
And I'd say the same if he was being like that to someone I didn't agree with too.

Aurora13

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad:
“Bound to happen though. Some constituencies don't have 54% turnout even at GE!!”

Oh I know but I was responding to a post about turnout in Labour constituencies being so low. They drop off from usually lower starting point.

Reports Labour may lose deposit in Richmond.

wizzywick

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by nethwen:
“Guardian source saying Lib Dems have won.”

Yes, I heard that! Maybe the Tories should have run a remainer and an anti-Heathrow candidate against him?

I get the impression Zac believed he would walk it! Bet he regrets his decision if he does lose!

MARTYM8

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad:
“Andrew Neil is such a brazen brexiter.
He didn't much like some of the pertinent points made by the LibDem just then, hence shutting her down and belittling her.”

I think her prattling on about how the poor people of Richmond park living in their expensive houses were being ignored by the government was just a bit much.

Fizzbin

02-12-2016

Zac losing two elections in one year would be hilarious.

Perhaps the racism of his first campaign might have had a bearing in the second.

wizzywick

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Fizzbin:
“Zac losing two elections in one year would be hilarious.”

Well, I'm a Tory voter, but it would be wickedly delicious! Serves him right! Shouldn't be so arrogantly presumptive!

MARTYM8

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by nethwen:
“Guardian source saying Lib Dems have won.”

Certainly a big shift in the bookies odds too with Zac drifting badly.

Aurora13

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“Yes, I heard that! Maybe the Tories should have run a remainer and an anti-Heathrow candidate against him?

I get the impression Zac believed he would walk it! Bet he regrets his decision if he does lose!”

This is all coming from Labour sources. Best to wait and see.

Welsh-lad

02-12-2016

I'd agree. There'd be serious ego bruising there. He's such a prima dona.

wizzywick

02-12-2016

Crikes! Abbott is speaking sense!

Fizzbin

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“Crikes! Abbott is speaking sense!”

Are you feeling alright?

wizzywick

02-12-2016

Is Susan Kramer Tim Farron in drag?

wizzywick

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by Fizzbin:
“Are you feeling alright?”

I'm a bit shell-shocked if I'm honest.

Welsh-lad

02-12-2016

No it wasn't Diane.

Gwynedd - remain
Ceredigion - remain
Vale of Glamorgan - remain
Monmouthshire - remain

None in London nor 'university cities'.

Not to mention the Scottish results.

wizzywick

02-12-2016

So, LibDem peers will vote against A50! Confirmed by Tim Farron......errrr. Susan Kramer!

Welsh-lad

02-12-2016

You say he's balanced. He has not challenged any of the others yet.
He has been bashing Susan Kramer for 30+ minutes.

MARTYM8

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“Crikes! Abbott is speaking sense!”

Totally agree.

Exposing the Lib Dems for the opportunistic hypocrites they are on the Brexit issue.

Aurora13

02-12-2016

Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“So, LibDem peers will vote against A50! Confirmed by Tim Farron......errrr. Susan Kramer!”

Well it is the stance of Lib Dems. They are doing an Iraq War making a significant difference between themselves and the main political parties. Worked for them then. Labour and Tory Peers out number Lib Dems.

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