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  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867
    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I think of all the scandals he’s being investigated for this is the weakest. It might not stick according to the economist.

    What else is he being investigated for?
    I don't know. I just thought I'd take that from another thread to sound well informed.
    OK - in any event, this could be interesting :)
    do you not think this is very bad news for the Tories?
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    surrey_commuter said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I think of all the scandals he’s being investigated for this is the weakest. It might not stick according to the economist.

    What else is he being investigated for?
    I don't know. I just thought I'd take that from another thread to sound well informed.
    OK - in any event, this could be interesting :)
    do you not think this is very bad news for the Tories?
    Bearing in mind recent election campaigns have been “coalition of chaos” and “but Corbyn”, I’d say it is.

    Although a Scottish vote split between labour and SNP could see Tories pick up seats in Scotland.
  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867
    morstar said:

    surrey_commuter said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I think of all the scandals he’s being investigated for this is the weakest. It might not stick according to the economist.

    What else is he being investigated for?
    I don't know. I just thought I'd take that from another thread to sound well informed.
    OK - in any event, this could be interesting :)
    do you not think this is very bad news for the Tories?
    Bearing in mind recent election campaigns have been “coalition of chaos” and “but Corbyn”, I’d say it is.

    Although a Scottish vote split between labour and SNP could see Tories pick up seats in Scotland.
    surely more likely that Lbour gains more seats in Scotland than the Tories
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    surrey_commuter said:

    morstar said:

    surrey_commuter said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I think of all the scandals he’s being investigated for this is the weakest. It might not stick according to the economist.

    What else is he being investigated for?
    I don't know. I just thought I'd take that from another thread to sound well informed.
    OK - in any event, this could be interesting :)
    do you not think this is very bad news for the Tories?
    Bearing in mind recent election campaigns have been “coalition of chaos” and “but Corbyn”, I’d say it is.

    Although a Scottish vote split between labour and SNP could see Tories pick up seats in Scotland.
    surely more likely that Lbour gains more seats in Scotland than the Tories
    Agreed completely. But I do see Tories picking up some.

    But it’s a conversation including Stevo where the prism must be through the eyes of Tory wins.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,307
    Won’t make the blindest bit of difference in a UK election.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,137
    pblakeney said:

    Won’t make the blindest bit of difference in a UK election.

    Labour currently have 1 MP, the tories 6. Current polling shows Labour could pick up 10-12, and the tories could be pretty much wiped out. A swing of 15+ seats could be significant and to be honest the way things are going that number could be more.

    So don't be so dismissive. That's half the problem we have up here.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,307
    I predict the Labour majority to be much higher than 15.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,137
    pblakeney said:

    I predict the Labour majority to be much higher than 15.

    Fair point.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    edited April 2023
    surrey_commuter said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I think of all the scandals he’s being investigated for this is the weakest. It might not stick according to the economist.

    What else is he being investigated for?
    I don't know. I just thought I'd take that from another thread to sound well informed.
    OK - in any event, this could be interesting :)
    do you not think this is very bad news for the Tories?
    Don't know if it'll affect the vote at the next GE but it'll be interesting to see Sturgeon squirm.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 20,317
    Squirgeon.
    https://www.facebook.com/unanglaisendiois
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,307
    briantrumpet said:

    Squirgeon.

    I think she’ll be past caring?
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    pblakeney said:

    briantrumpet said:

    Squirgeon.

    I think she’ll be past caring?
    Not if it taints what she sees as her legacy. Even if in reality her legacy was a bit crap.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    I think it’ll hurt.

    She’s clearly aiming to retain a public persona for all the riches that entails.

    Her lifetime earnings potential swings massively on the outcome of the next few weeks.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,307
    morstar said:

    I think it’ll hurt.

    She’s clearly aiming to retain a public persona for all the riches that entails.

    Her lifetime earnings potential swings massively on the outcome of the next few weeks.

    I was referring to the next election result. She has more to worry about, as you say.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Why was Phil Mitchell from Eastenders looking after the SNP accounts?
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,137
    Pross said:

    Why was Phil Mitchell from Eastenders looking after the SNP accounts?

    He's my MSP. I've been getting bland yellow themed leaflets with his smug little face on it through the door for years, telling me independence is great because it would be great to be independent. Despite the fact that the fastest I can drive my car around here now is about 35 mph or it will break on one of the potholes.

    I'd love to go to a hustings and ask why if they can't run a small member's club competently, they should be trusted to run a country - let alone create a new state.

    Basically, I never really understood why, if you can sum up the entirety of the intellectual contribution of the SNP on an envelope sized flier most of which is a chubby bearded white man's face, that they spent all that money on the white papers.

    Monkeys, typewriters?
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    edited April 2023
    Pross said:

    Why was Phil Mitchell from Eastenders looking after the SNP accounts?

    Phil Mitchell probably would have done a better job.

    That video footage of Sturgeon warning NEC members about suggesting that the SNP may have financial issues strongly suggests she knew what was going on. At best she will be left with a toxic legacy, but let's see how this police investigstion goes.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,137
    Stevo_666 said:

    Pross said:

    Why was Phil Mitchell from Eastenders looking after the SNP accounts?

    Phil Mitchell probably would have done a better job.

    That video footage of Sturgeon warning NEC members about suggesting that the SNP may have financial issues strongly suggest she knew what was going on. At best she will be left with a toxic legacy, but let's see how this police investigstion goes.
    Did you like the part where she says that people shouldn't talk about it because it will hinder open debate?

    It's like that scene in the first episode of Chernobyl.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    edited April 2023
    First.Aspect said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Pross said:

    Why was Phil Mitchell from Eastenders looking after the SNP accounts?

    Phil Mitchell probably would have done a better job.

    That video footage of Sturgeon warning NEC members about suggesting that the SNP may have financial issues strongly suggest she knew what was going on. At best she will be left with a toxic legacy, but let's see how this police investigstion goes.
    Did you like the part where she says that people shouldn't talk about it because it will hinder open debate?

    It's like that scene in the first episode of Chernobyl.
    Yep. Quite amusing how she warns about leaks when someone is filming her.

    I shall continue to watch with interest. Stuff like this makes you wonder how they could ever run a small country when they can't even manage a few hundred grand of party funds competently or honestly.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    edited April 2023
    ddraver said:

    Surprising day of News, not for the usual "and another corrupt one gets revealed" ways.

    One of the most successful British politicians of the 20th century in every way apart from the only one that mattered to her?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64647907

    (Starmer right now... 😎)

    The first para of the OP's post maybe needs revising :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,532
    edited April 2023
    ...
    1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
    Pinnacle Monzonite

    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,137
    Priceless. The SNP treasurer who was arrested and questioned for 11 hours yesterday has resigned, saying it was a difficult decision.

    "Dear Captain Smith,

    Reflecting on recent events, it is with great regret that I tender my resignation as night watchman for RMS Titanic, and I will be leaving the vessel with immediate effect.

    Sincerely,

    Mr F Fleet"
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    Daily Telegraph clearly enjoying the SNP predicament as they are now in p1$$ taking mode :)
    https://telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/04/19/snp-arrests-test-drove-campervan-battle-bus-nicola-sturgeon/

    "It’s said that all political careers end in failure and if we’re lucky, there’s a random comedy element by way of a leaving gift to voters. Nicola Sturgeon’s career epitaph could be written on the side of a stationary deluxe motorhome."

    :D
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    The fact the article goes to great lengths to explain how the vehicles hold their value, there was no reason not sell it on. Unless…
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    Paging our resident Scottish independence supporter to the thread. Any thoughts on the SNP and Wee Jimmy Krankie just now, @orraloon ? :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,137
    edited April 2023
    He is a bit conspicuous with his independent absence.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    edited April 2023
    I wonder where he could have got to, this is such a relevant topic for him.

    I guess independence supporters are 'sweating' a bit now? :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,137
    Stevo_666 said:

    I wonder where he could have got to, this is such a relevant topic for him.

    I guess independence supporters are 'sweating' a bit now? :)

    I know. Look at all the $h1t I get in the thread devoted to "greatness", it ain't bloody fair.

    Come on Loon, take a good dose of grief!
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,354
    focuszing723 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    I wonder where he could have got to, this is such a relevant topic for him.

    I guess independence supporters are 'sweating' a bit now? :)

    I know. Look at all the $h1t I get in the thread devoted to "greatness", it ain't bloody fair.

    Come on Loon, take a good dose of grief!
    I guess a thread devoted to bitterness and failure isn't that popular, even in Cake Stop.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,137
    Stevo_666 said:

    focuszing723 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    I wonder where he could have got to, this is such a relevant topic for him.

    I guess independence supporters are 'sweating' a bit now? :)

    I know. Look at all the $h1t I get in the thread devoted to "greatness", it ain't bloody fair.

    Come on Loon, take a good dose of grief!
    I guess a thread devoted to bitterness and failure isn't that popular, even in Cake Stop.
    I'm loving it.

    Particularly the way the SNP are addressing housing shortages across Scotland by purchasing motor homes.

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