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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2010 21:53:35 GMT
Minority government? Coalition? Looks interesting for the first time since 1974.
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Post by fumobici on May 6, 2010 22:16:53 GMT
Back to Earth fro the Lib-Dems, I'd like to see a Tory Lib-Dem coalition government just for shits and giggles. Take that Labour!
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 9:27:32 GMT
So,what was the result of all this chatter? I only heard snippets on the radio this a.m. I haven't really been following too closely. To quote a friend of mine: "I tried voting once...it didn't work"
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 10:31:50 GMT
When a thread like this is so quiet,usually ,not a very good sign
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Post by spindrift on May 7, 2010 11:01:30 GMT
I am very happy that the Tories took back Winchester from the Libdems...with a 3,O48 majority. I did my part
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Post by tillystar on May 7, 2010 11:14:35 GMT
Well you see I am just wondering. Now it's officially a hung parliament, do they all have a little lie-down and a cup of tea, maybe some cake, and recover from their late night before deciding the future of the country? I am hoping everyone will make sure they are a little rested before making these decisions.
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Post by spindrift on May 7, 2010 11:28:09 GMT
UK Stockmarkets and Pound in free-fall
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Post by lola on May 7, 2010 14:51:32 GMT
I get the impression the US stock market thing was unrelated.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 17:51:09 GMT
I am very happy that the Tories took back Winchester from the Libdems...with a 3,O48 majority. I did my part I saw that the Lib Dems had won Winchester in the previous election by a margin of.... 2 votes. That is always hard to swallow for the losers.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 17:53:14 GMT
I get the impression the US stock market thing was unrelated. Nobody mentioned the US stock market, lola.
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Post by lola on May 7, 2010 21:27:38 GMT
ooops sorry.
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Post by spindrift on May 7, 2010 21:41:04 GMT
The LibDems in winchester have been beset by scandals concerning their recent MP... having no honour he refused to resign so people have voted for the tories. I hope he'll fade out of the news now and disappear. No one wants to be reminded of his behaviour.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2010 20:36:49 GMT
So, what's going to happen? A new election in less than a year seems likely.
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Post by spindrift on May 10, 2010 21:46:53 GMT
I think that Clegg is only speaking with Labour for the sake of 'good form' and he has to be seen to explore every option. Now that a Tory has made a statement saying that the Libs will be given their electoral reforms...I can see a nice Conservative: LibDem pact tomorrow. Cameron is an excellent leader and so is Clegg. They look so alike they could act for each other and no one would be the wiser!
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Post by fumobici on May 11, 2010 18:12:05 GMT
Odd couple these two even if they do look rather alike. What shape will electoral reform take though? Alternate vote?
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2010 18:22:16 GMT
Looks like Labour is backing away, but probably only because the other coalition cannot survive for long.
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Post by spindrift on May 11, 2010 18:22:32 GMT
I don't know the answer to that.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2010 18:28:48 GMT
Ah, Gordon Brown is resigning in just a few minutes. I guess Labour is just getting ready for the upcoming elections.
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Post by spindrift on May 11, 2010 18:38:35 GMT
David Cameron is our new prime minister.... He is going to Buckingham Palace within 15 minutes. Her Majesty will 'invite' him to form a government. David Cameron will be the youngest prime minster since 1812. He is 43. He is the 19th Old Etonian to be prime minister, went to Oxford University and was a member of the elitist Bullington club (good on him ). He is, therefore, seen as a 'toff'! We do not yet know whether we'll have a Coalition government or a Minority government.
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Post by spindrift on May 11, 2010 19:39:52 GMT
David Cameron married the daughter of a Baronet. He is said to have modelled his career on Disraeli. * He has now arrived at the Palace with his wife. The guards did not salute him when he arrived (but they will salute him when he leaves). He will be the 12th prime minster of the Queen's reign. *Tax threshold to be raised to £10,000 per annum. This will cost over £16 billion. Harriet Harman is taking over from Gordon Brown as Labour leader (deputy leader). Gordon Brown says he is pleased that the labour party have denied the conservatives a majority parliament. 20:27 ...David Cameron has been with the Queen for over19 minutes. We are waiting for him to leave Buckingham Palace. He will be going straight to Downing Street (Gordon Brown left by the back door). He must now form a Cabinet. (People are gathering outside the palace. It's a lovely sunny evening in London). There are crowds waiting in Downing Street. New microphones are in place for David Cameron to make his first speech. 20:34...David and Sam Cameron leave the palace. The guards salute them on their way out. Sam looks radiant in the back of the silver Jag. There are no out-riders.
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Post by spindrift on May 11, 2010 19:44:33 GMT
20:42. David C has arrived at Downing Street. The crowds are cheering. He will now make a speech.
He pays tribute to the outgoing prime minister. He is forming a full Coalition government between the Conservatives and the Liberals.
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Post by spindrift on May 11, 2010 19:47:55 GMT
His aims = Values of Freedom, Fairness and Equality; rebuilding responsibility in our country.
He enters No. 10 for the first time.
(well done, David Cameron).
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2010 20:00:16 GMT
It's funny how they always go to the Queen after being elected. I wonder if that tradition will carry on after she passes away?
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Post by tillystar on May 11, 2010 20:59:11 GMT
Goodbye Mr squashed monkeyface, hello Mr potatohead.
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Post by tillystar on May 11, 2010 21:00:42 GMT
Goodbye Mr squashed monkeyface, hello Mr potatohead.
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Post by tillystar on May 11, 2010 21:01:45 GMT
Well I thought it worth saying twice!
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2010 21:41:40 GMT
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Post by spindrift on May 11, 2010 21:44:52 GMT
We'll see the UK stockmarkets rise tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2010 9:03:09 GMT
In view of the number of compromises, I'd don't think they're going to get along for very long.
There will be a "significant acceleration" of efforts to reduce the budget deficit - including £6bn of spending reductions this year. An emergency Budget will take place within 50 days. Plans for five-year, fixed-term parliaments, meaning the next election would not take place until May 2015. The Lib Dems have agreed to drop plans for a "mansion tax" on properties costing more than £2m, while the Conservatives have ditched their pledge to raise the inheritance tax threshold to £1m. The new administration will scrap part of Labour's planned rise in National Insurance and will work towards raising income tax thresholds for lower earners.
A pledge to have a referendum on any further transfer of powers to the EU and a commitment from the Lib Dems not to adopt the euro for the lifetime of the next Parliament. The Lib Dems have agreed to Tory proposals for a cap on non-EU migration.
The Conservatives will recognise marriage in the tax system, but Lib Dems will abstain in Commons vote. The Lib Dems will drop opposition to a replacement for Britain's Trident nuclear missiles but the programme will be scrutinised for value for money. There will be a referendum on moving to the Alternative Vote system and enhanced "pupil premium" for deprived children as Lib Dems demanded.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2010 19:16:00 GMT
Vince Cable, the most popular politician in the UK? True? Isn't he now in a dangerous place as far as the Conservatives are concerned?
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