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24-04-2019, 08:18 AM | #1 | |||
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Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe has announced she is set to return to politics - for the Brexit Party.
Ms Widdecombe, 71, said she would still vote Conservative in the upcoming local elections but would stand as a candidate for Nigel Farage's new party in the European elections. She said she wanted to "fire a very loud warning shot across the bows" of the established parties. The former shadow home secretary has been retired since 2010. Writing in the Daily Express, Ms Widdecombe said the "last thing" she wanted was "a full-on return to the political fray" but she felt it necessary to re-affirm "the supremacy of the will of the people". She added: "What the Remain campaign failed to achieve by fear must not be achieved by fatigue." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48034732 Standing for the brexit party, but voting for the conservatives ... that shows conviction |
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24-04-2019, 09:00 AM | #2 | ||
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Nice to see some fresh faces with new ideas entering politics.
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24-04-2019, 11:03 AM | #3 | ||
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24-04-2019, 11:06 AM | #4 | |||
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I don't particularly agree with people like this coming back into politics, but at least she has the get up and go and courage of her convictions to do that at 71, where are all these young fresh faces at I wonder?
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24-04-2019, 11:10 AM | #5 | |||
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24-04-2019, 11:58 AM | #6 | |||
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I agree with that, but Ann Widdecombe will be subject to the same criticism if not worse!
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24-04-2019, 11:17 AM | #7 | ||
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24-04-2019, 11:19 AM | #8 | |||
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more like they find it harder to be unpopular |
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24-04-2019, 11:28 AM | #9 | ||
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I find this to be mostly false; dissenting voices with things to say that are worth hearing are lost in the rabble of millions, and those that do shine through are quickly shouted down by those "who already have status" and believe that their own voice carries more importance and gravitas... and by those who already trail around after those individuals crowing the same borrowed opinions ad infinitum.
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24-04-2019, 11:31 AM | #10 | |||
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I have to smile at all the people who consider themselves to be young people, not understanding what experience is and the fact you can't buy it on Amazon. I wonder whether people's views will change when they get a few more years under their belts? |
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24-04-2019, 11:52 AM | #11 | ||
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Age isn't a barrier nor should it he. Winston Churchill was near 80 when ending his last term as PM. I've always believed I can learn from all ages. I may disagree with Ann Widdecombe but not because of her age. I agree with for instance Michael Heseltine. He was my Dad's favourite in politics. I still agree mostly with Heseltine. I'm just using 2 elder Statespersons as examples of one I agree with, one I don't. Their age not relevant to be at all. I think if you are fit, eager and dedicated in wanting to he in politics or achieve something. That's great. Nothing to do with age in my view at all. Last edited by joeysteele; 24-04-2019 at 01:42 PM. |
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24-04-2019, 12:46 PM | #12 | ||
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I mean if I'm going to be totally honest, I'd have to say that retiring from full-time politics at 65 is probably sensible. That's not to say that older people can't be politically active and have strong political opinions but modern politics easily CAN become stuck in a rut when we have the same high profile politicians active for 30+ years and yes, Mr Corbyn is a prime example of that. A huge chunk of his politics should have been left back in the 70's / 80's where it belongs. I don't think it's ageism. In fact, there are plenty of examples of older politically active people whose politics has moved with the times. Corbyn isn't one of them for the mostpart; and the fact that Ms Widdecombe has only now resurfaced to hammer on about Brexit doesn't give me much hope that she has anything new or fresh to add to the debate, either. Quote:
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24-04-2019, 11:33 AM | #13 | |||
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24-04-2019, 09:37 AM | #14 | |||
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one to bring in the young tibbers
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24-04-2019, 09:41 AM | #15 | ||
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Loving it, Ann is a strong, outspoken woman and just what the party needs
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24-04-2019, 09:43 AM | #16 | |||
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I've got to be honest... I thought she was older than 71.
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24-04-2019, 10:28 AM | #17 | ||
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Well that news alone would send my vote elsewhere.
I find what she says interesting admittedly but I just rarely ever agree with her. If she feels strongly enough to return to active politics however, good luck to her definitely. |
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24-04-2019, 11:01 AM | #18 | |||
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The chance of me voting Brexit Party (very unlikely) has now been decreased to never in a million years.
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24-04-2019, 11:11 AM | #19 | |||
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I saw on twitter the other day a young (22 year old) Tory council candidate had a brick through his HOUSE window. This loutish behaviour has to stop if people want young/new people in politics
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24-04-2019, 11:23 AM | #20 | |||
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sad she can't just enjoy rest of her life in sweet relaxed retirement
at her age she shouldn't have to work in politics anymore, way too stressful (especially this brexit mess)
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24-04-2019, 11:32 AM | #21 | |||
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There's a lot of rampant ageism on this thread. If the same kind of insults were aimed at young people there'd be uproar!
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24-04-2019, 12:38 PM | #22 | |||
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Back on topic, Ann is an intelligent lady, and her politics have always been with 100% conviction. That said, some to most of her opinions have been completely batty, and that was true even when she was a lot younger. Really, she has a lot in common with Corbyn in that regard.
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24-04-2019, 12:41 PM | #23 | |||
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24-04-2019, 12:47 PM | #24 | ||
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Btw, I read something not long ago that apparently Corbyn is thinking of retiring. I wonder how far the party is infiltrated with his people and how fast it could recover...? |
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24-04-2019, 12:58 PM | #25 | |||
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