news & politics:discussion

[pink_triangle]

Interesting how little Tom T has cut through. I didnt think he would win, but though he may get some buzz like Rory Stewart did. Have heard him come across well on Matt Forde podcast, but seems a wooden campaigner.

[squirrelarmy]

I felt a great disturbance in the force, it’s as if 100s of millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. 
 

In other words Twitter is down 😂

[lost]

16 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

Interesting how little Tom T has cut through. I didnt think he would win, but though he may get some buzz like Rory Stewart did. Have heard him come across well on Matt Forde podcast, but seems a wooden campaigner.

Probably Boris's fault that. Apparently he was the first ever Tory PM not to create a cabinet across different parts of the party and he's created more factionalism. I think the left of the party have all their money on Rishi and daren't split the vote. The other side seem more undecided trying to decide who should be excluded from taking him on, either Mordaunt due to the trans stuff or Truss because she voted remain. 

[steviewevie]

47 minutes ago, lost said:

Probably Boris's fault that. Apparently he was the first ever Tory PM not to create a cabinet across different parts of the party and he's created more factionalism. I think the left of the party have all their money on Rishi and daren't split the vote. The other side seem more undecided trying to decide who should be excluded from taking him on, either Mordaunt due to the trans stuff or Truss because she voted remain. 

Suddenly Sunak is on the left of the party. Christ alive.

[steviewevie]

So, talk is that Braverman will be out, Tugenhadt may drop out, and then it will just be looking at what the numbers are for the others.  And then where does Braverman's support go...Badenoch or Truss? Truss could still end up in last two, as could Badernoch I guess, but I doubt it...but Sunak would probably fair better against them then against Mordaunt.

[lost]

Just now, steviewevie said:

Suddenly Sunak is on the left of the party. Christ alive.

Well as pointed out a few weeks ago he's to the left of Gordon Brown when it comes to hand outs when oil is $120 a barrel + Obviously wont be the same for every policy.

[ian the worm]

This is reminiscent of that time when Eastenders first went five nightly. 

[steviewevie]

6 minutes ago, lost said:

Well as pointed out a few weeks ago he's to the left of Gordon Brown when it comes to hand outs when oil is $120 a barrel + Obviously wont be the same for every policy.

yeah, but can't compare...we have had a pandemic, and now a cost of living crisis.

[pink_triangle]

58 minutes ago, lost said:

Probably Boris's fault that. Apparently he was the first ever Tory PM not to create a cabinet across different parts of the party and he's created more factionalism. I think the left of the party have all their money on Rishi and daren't split the vote. The other side seem more undecided trying to decide who should be excluded from taking him on, either Mordaunt due to the trans stuff or Truss because she voted remain. 

My MP is supporting Rishi. Maybe she isn't as right as I thought as she supported Boris untill things started falling apart. I live on the old Ken Clarke constituency which o would consider is more economically right, but socially liberal.

Your right about the Boris cabinet. I think he purposely left the more capable people out to look better himself. The fact his minions are supporting Truss makes me think she is the candidate Starmer can beat 

[steviewevie]

...and none of the candidates are complaining about the spending...or the borrowing it seems...they just don't like the tax rises. And if they're going cut taxes, then they're going to have to borrow more...and/or start making cuts...maybe some efficiency savings like getting rid of superfluous support staff and peripheral activities in schools ffs.

[steviewevie]

ok...announcement soon...gripping stuff.....

[steviewevie]

Badenoch 49
Braverman 27
Mordaunt 83
Sunak 101
Truss 64
Tugendhat 32

Braverman out

[Punksnotdead]

Thank God for that. Now fuck off back into obscurity where you belong!

[steviewevie]

If all Braverman and Badernoch's support goes to Truss she could storm into the lead.

[Neil]

penny's gonna win, i find a blonde with big glasses very attractive. 😍

[Crazyfool01]

I’m going for the hat guy 

[steviewevie]

5 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

I’m going for the hat guy 

Tom? He's losing votes. He'll probably drop out soon.

[Ozanne]

4 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

If all Braverman and Badernoch's support goes to Truss she could storm into the lead.

Yeah, this could happen. I would think Truss’ team will try to get some of those teams on side. 

[squirrelarmy]

So basically the Tory members are going to choose their leader because they’ve seen her in a swimsuit. 

[steviewevie]

7 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

Yeah, this could happen. I would think Truss’ team will try to get some of those teams on side. 

or they might think Mordaunt has the best chance...anyone but that commie Sunak.

[pink_triangle]

8 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

Tom? He's losing votes. He'll probably drop out soon.

Tv debate on Sunday with the next ballot on Monday. Even if he knows he cant win, don't think he will give up the exposure.

 

[Ozanne]

2 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

or they might think Mordaunt has the best chance...anyone but that commie Sunak.

Truss’ team aren’t going to throw in the towel 😂 they’ll try all sorts of tactic to get her to the final. 

[Crazyfool01]

11 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

Tom? He's losing votes. He'll probably drop out soon.

Everyone needs a hat … especially in hot weather 

[steviewevie]

9 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

Truss’ team aren’t going to throw in the towel 😂 they’ll try all sorts of tactic to get her to the final. 

could end up Truss vs Mordaunt.

[steviewevie]

6 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

could end up Truss vs Mordaunt.

(but I doubt it!)