[Kizzy]

Labour are ruling out Jeremy Corbyn taking part in any TV debates that do not feature Theresa May, Huffington Post’s Paul Waugh reports.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...-politics-live

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Labour are ruling out Jeremy Corbyn taking part in any TV debates that do not feature Theresa May, Huffington Post’s Paul Waugh reports.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...-politics-live

That's a bit stupid of him really.

[Braden]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Labour are ruling out Jeremy Corbyn taking part in any TV debates that do not feature Theresa May, Huffington Post’s Paul Waugh reports.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...-politics-live

That's really disappointing. He has more to prove than May, why would he not take part in TV debates?

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Braden

That's really disappointing. He has more to prove than May, why would he not take part in TV debates?

I think this new found 'fight' in him has gone to his head. I think he thinks everyone cares and he has clout.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I think this new found 'fight' in him has gone to his head. I think he thinks everyone cares and he has clout.

Most people intending on voting care about the leaders' opinions.
I'm completely disappointed in any leader that isn't prepared to share theirs on a live platform alongside other leaders.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Braden

That's really disappointing. He has more to prove than May, why would he not take part in TV debates?

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I think this new found 'fight' in him has gone to his head. I think he thinks everyone cares and he has clout.

Originally Posted by Withano

Most people intending on voting care about the leaders' opinions.
I'm completely disappointed in any leader that isn't prepared to share theirs on a live platform alongside other leaders.

Ridiculous decision and it will cost him votes. an empty podium standing in for May would have spoke volumes.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Ridiculous decision and it will cost him votes. an empty podium standing in for May would have spoke volumes.

I agree.

Although it seems she can promise nothing,throw out most of the last manifesto.
Insist her word is sound but backtrack on most she says.
.... and still get solidly supported or not criticised one inch.

Beyond belief or it should be,at least in my view anyway.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

If I hear a tory say 'strong and stable' one more time.... who's idea was this mind ****ery?

And the anagram of those words make "Satans lord"

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I agree.

Although it seems she can promise nothing,throw out most of the last manifesto.
Insist her word is sound but backtrack on most she says.
.... and still get solidly supported or not criticised one inch.

Beyond belief or it should be,at least in my view anyway.

I think the majority of voters only give politics a cursory glance.

[Sticks]

Originally Posted by Braden

That's really disappointing. He has more to prove than May, why would he not take part in TV debates?

Because Labour wants to have nothing to do with the other opposition parties and a total rejection of the idea of a progressive alliance favoured by the Green Party, Plaid and SNP and a few others apart from UKIP.

Labour has always been arrogant refusing to do any deals and thereby allowing the Conservative Party in, that is why these calls for tactical voting are doomed to fail. Labour wants to do it on their own.

It seems they hate the other opposition parties more than the Tories and this clip from the Life of Brian illustrates the problem

Youtube video

[Northern Monkey]

Yeah the TV debates won't benefit the Tories at all.
Labour however desperately need to take part and pull out their A game.

[Greg!]

Watched PMQs today (lol). Jezza Corbyn is useless. Angus Robertson holds Theresa May to account better than him and he's only allowed two questions

[Braden]

Originally Posted by Sticks

Because Labour wants to have nothing to do with the other opposition parties and a total rejection of the idea of a progressive alliance favoured by the Green Party, Plaid and SNP and a few others apart from UKIP.

Labour has always been arrogant refusing to do any deals and thereby allowing the Conservative Party in, that is why these calls for tactical voting are doomed to fail. Labour wants to do it on their own.

It seems they hate the other opposition parties more than the Tories and this clip from the Life of Brian illustrates the problem

Youtube video

That's always annoyed me. I'm a member of The Green Party, so I'm aware of the idea of a progressive alliance. Labour always seems to rebuke it though (I guess, because they feel they'd be criticised if they their triumph would not be wholly their own doing ). However, I did read a news update suggesting that they have came together at last, but I'm not sure if there's any truth that considering what you've said.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

I think the majority of voters only give politics a cursory glance.

lol labour voters seem to think everyone who doesnt agree with them must be ill informed ill educated muppets....lol they need to take a long hard look at themselves

[Withano]

The ageing population is steering the vote again, Corbyn is more popular than May for those younger than 40

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...=facebook-post

[Livia]

It's no secret I am not, in any way, a supporter of Corbyn. However, I think Boris Johnson's comments this morning, childishly calling him silly names, was damaging to the Tories, rather than to Corbyn himself. I was an election agent for many elections, European, Parliamentary, County and District... and I have never run a negative election campaign, it makes people look small. Cut out the name calling and show us you're taking things seriously.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's no secret I am not, in any way, a supporter of Corbyn. However, I think Boris Johnson's comments this morning, childishly calling him silly names, was damaging to the Tories, rather than to Corbyn himself. I was an election agent for many elections, European, Parliamentary, County and District... and I have never run a negative election campaign, it makes people look small. Cut out the name calling and show us you're taking things seriously.

It is,all you say I agree with there.

Also my massive full credit to you for doing so too.
I hate negative campaigning too, it's in my view unnecessary.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Withano

The ageing population is steering the vote again, Corbyn is more popular than May for those younger than 40

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...=facebook-post

The older generation use the power of the ballot box, anyone over 18 and under 40 who doesn't use their vote is contributing to the older generation steering the vote

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The older generation use the power of the ballot box, anyone over 18 and under 40 who doesn't use their vote is contributing to the older generation steering the vote

Well theres more 40+'s than 18-40s

Infact over 40s nearly make up half of the UK by themselves at ~49.4%

There isnt much anybody can do about an age divide in the vote in this country, the UK has an ageing population.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's no secret I am not, in any way, a supporter of Corbyn. However, I think Boris Johnson's comments this morning, childishly calling him silly names, was damaging to the Tories, rather than to Corbyn himself. I was an election agent for many elections, European, Parliamentary, County and District... and I have never run a negative election campaign, it makes people look small. Cut out the name calling and show us you're taking things seriously.

He called Corbyn a "mutton headed mugwump"

I don't even know what that means.Sounds like something from Harry Potter.

But yeah,The Tories don't need to try and damage Corbyn.He's doing a great job of it himself.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

And the anagram of those words make "Satans lord"

[Kizzy]

'I don’t think [who becomes prime minister is] the real issue in this campaign. I think the real issue is blank cheque. It’s what mandate does she claim, both on Brexit and on the health service, education and all the other things. And I think the most powerful argument for Labour in this election, because of the way the polls are and the way the opinion polls are on the leadership issue, the most powerful argument for Labour is to say it is important for our democracy that the government is held properly to account and that she needs a strong opposition.'

Like you were tony?.....pffffffffftttttttttttttttttt.

How is he still in the Labour party?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...b0e81396c87246

[Black Dagger]

Boris is a ****ing moron. Sick of people making out as if he's this endearing figure head when he's a diabolical, arrogant, dangerous tool.

Keep him as the spokesperson though he can't help himself, Theresa will be wanting shot.

[Kizzy]

Laura Kuenssberg ✔ @bbclaurak
Corbyn says 'I don't do personal attacks' but says disappointing the tories are doing negative campaigning
11:52 AM - 27 Apr 2017

That's not personal Kuenssberg you silly twunt ( that's personal)

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Withano

Well theres more 40+'s than 18-40s

Infact over 40s nearly make up half of the UK by themselves at ~49.4%

There isnt much anybody can do about an age divide in the vote in this country, the UK has an ageing population.

are you saying all over 40s vote Tory? If you take the attitude that it's pointless because your age group is in the minority you are defeated before you start