Cameron is also a leader that couldn't even muster an overall majority against Gordon Brown - one of the most unpopular prime ministers in British history
I read the news today oh boy! Page 2,700
It's like one of those Doctor Who episodes where an old Doctor comes back to help the new Doctor.
... and the opinion polls say we're starting to prefer his assistant. I read Katherine Tate is going to reprise her roll as Dr Who's "side kick". She initially wasn't bothered.
Quote: lofthouse @ 14th November 2023, 7:08 PMSunak didn't even want Cameron
He wanted William Hague, but he declined
Cameron was next choice
How do you know? Are you secretly in the inner sanctum?
However, according to reports, the role of foreign secretary was originally planned to be given to someone else. William Hague, Rishi Sunak's close ally and a previous foreign secretary, is rumoured to have been offered the position by the prime minister first.
But, Lord Hague is said to have turned down Sunak's offer, instead suggesting the former prime minister take his place.
F**king hell 😳😳😳
Polling done on behalf of GB News today.....
🔴 Labour - 49%
🔵Conservatives - 19%
➡️Reform UK - 11%
🟠Lib Dems - 9%
🟢Greens - 7%
Via: @PeoplePolling
gbnews.com
Polls mean nothing until the actual election day. The Government is always in the minority.
Quote: lofthouse @ 14th November 2023, 8:27 PMaccording to reports, --- rumoured ...
Is that just another way of saying:
Quote: lofthouse @ 7th November 2023, 3:25 PMApparently
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Quote: Chappers @ 14th November 2023, 9:49 PMPolls mean nothing until the actual election day. The Government is always in the minority.
The Blair government was often ahead in the polls...and got re-elected (twice).
A 30% poll deficit cannot be easily dismissed.
Quote: Chris Hallam @ 15th November 2023, 6:37 AMThe Blair government was often ahead in the polls...and got re-elected (twice).
A 30% poll deficit cannot be easily dismissed.
Ah that was a popular Tory government.
Quote: Chappers @ 15th November 2023, 8:32 AMAh that was a popular Tory government.
The Good Friday Agreement. An improving NHS. Falling levels of homelessness. Low unemployment. Equality legislation.
A shame the current Tory government isn't more like that one was!
Quote: Chris Hallam @ 15th November 2023, 6:37 AMA 30% poll deficit cannot be easily dismissed.
But then again,
Quote: Chris Hallam @ 11th November 2023, 9:47 AMI think she's safe. Sunak doesn't have the balls to sack her.
Inflation down significantly today
Funny how when Inflation was rising and rising it was nothing to do with government policies
Today, apparently the reason it's now falling the other way - is ALL due to government policies
Supreme Court rules uk governments Rwanda plan is unlawful
Back to the drawing board Rishi! (We've already given 140 million pounds to Rwanda)
"Suella Braverman has said that seeing a flight take asylum seekers to Rwanda is her "dream" and "obsession"
Tough luck, you vile cretin
Rwanda kicked into touch by the highest court in the land.
Rwanda not a safe country, therefore illegal.