Election - Place yer bets. - Page 14

jaysay · 30-04-2010, 09:58

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Originally Posted by claytonender

As quite a few members of this forum know, not only am a Labour councillor but also Chair of the Hyndburn Constituency Labour Party and this post is addressed directly to Jaysay.

I hope you can back up the accusation (which could be construed as libelous) that you have just leveled against the Hyndburn Constituency Labour Party's integrity regarding election expenses, as you appear to be suggesting that there will be financial irregularities in the completion of the expenses forms.

As you are no doubt aware there are two separate parts to this years General Election spending limits. These limits are as follows-
In the 'Long' campaign (which ran from 1/1/2010 to the date of dissolution 12/4/2010) is £25000 (per constituency) + 5p per elector.
In the 'Short' campaign (which runs from 13/4/2010 to 6/05/2010) is £7150 (per constituency) + 5p per elector.

Also, as you no doubt know the expense forms for all candidates at the General Election will be checked by the Electoral Commission.

Maybe you could provide me with proof that Hyndburn Constituency Labour Party have exceeded these spending limits.

You have no need to go into all the diatribe, I am quite aware of rules and regulation where election Expenses are concerned, I was merely say that when 8 page leaflets are being distributed and having some idea on costs, it made me wonder, see that all Labours Printing is undertaken by Daltons who are probably the best printers in Hyndburn, I was only raising a valid point as printing isn't cheap these days

yerself · 01-05-2010, 15:35

There's an interesting article here about a politician from a foreign country coming over to tell people who to vote for.

BBC News - Chasing the UK vote in Pakistan's 'Little Britain'

Tealeaf · 06-05-2010, 17:49

Anyway, who's up for a running commentary as the night progresses? All you need is plenty of booze, a packet of fags and the TV tuned in to BBC, ITV or SKY.

K.O. 9.55pm.

This election should be fun.

Yeah...I forgot...keep yer computer switched on and tuned in to this site.

Eric · 06-05-2010, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Anyway, who's up for a running commentary as the night progresses? All you need is plenty of booze, a packet of fags and the TV tuned in to BBC, ITV or SKY.

K.O. 9.55pm.

This election should be fun.

Yeah...I forgot...keep yer computer switched on and tuned in to this site.

I'm up for it ... 'cause I got time on my hands and time on my side

... I got lots of beer and vodka .... and some gin, just in case the tories come on big

... don't smoke too many "fags", but I have lots of weed and my Yoda bong .... tuned into CBC; mostly, the comments are about a "hung parliament" and why you guys are so concerned about one .... and lots of comments about what has to come after the election, whoever wins. Seems like your economy is right down there with the PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain).

You guys could move this discussion to Chat.

shillelagh · 06-05-2010, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Anyway, who's up for a running commentary as the night progresses? All you need is plenty of booze, a packet of fags and the TV tuned in to BBC, ITV or SKY.

K.O. 9.55pm.

This election should be fun.

Yeah...I forgot...keep yer computer switched on and tuned in to this site.

Sorry tealeaf .. i wont be here .. im off to the count at the sports centre ..

Eric · 06-05-2010, 21:29

Looks like a "hung parliament" heading your way ... we prefer the term "minority government" .... Canadians are quite content with having a minority government ... as it looks like you guys may be getting one, maybe it's time to look at the advantages ... our system of government is very similar to yours, and we don't seem to see the necessity to have one party so dominant that it does what the hell it wants for four or five years. Having a powerful opposition does tend to keep the government honest ... well, at least as honest as is possible when you are talking politicians. It would be nice to see Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition and the folks they represent as being more than a cipher.

Tealeaf · 06-05-2010, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Eric

I.... Seems like your economy is right down there with the PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain).

You guys could move this discussion to Chat.

Aye, we could....but at least this way we have a record.

You're quite right about the PIGS, though...

Tealeaf · 06-05-2010, 21:55

first result sunderland.... 8.4 % swing to tories. Low turnout, though - only 55%. If that's repeadtd in Hyndburn, then Buckley gets it. But Sunderlands a very safe Labour seat

cashman · 06-05-2010, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

first result sunderland.... 8.4 % swing to tories. Low turnout, though - only 55%. If that's repeadtd in Hyndburn, then Buckley gets it. But Sunderlands a very safe Labour seat

To be honest T, if that swing is repeated in Hyndburn, I'll show me arse to the Town Hall clock.

Tealeaf · 06-05-2010, 22:08

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Originally Posted by cashman

To be honest T, if that swing is repeated in Hyndburn, I'll show me arse to the Town Hall clock.

I thought dogging was done on t'coppice.

cashman · 06-05-2010, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I thought dogging was done on t'coppice.

Nah never saw any up yon last weekend.

Tealeaf · 06-05-2010, 22:19

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Originally Posted by cashman

Nah never saw any up yon last weekend.

That must have been frustrating for you.

Anyway, 2nd result coming up.

Did everyone manage to vote in Hyndburn? There is going to be some real fun over the polling booths shutting bang on ten with queues still round the block.

Eric · 06-05-2010, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Aye, we could....but at least this way we have a record.

You're quite right about the PIGS, though...

Given the state of the economy over there, the question is: Which party in its right mind would want to be the government? A minority government, or a coalition would seem to be the best outcome, considering the mess that such a government will have to address.

And the question of membership in the EU maybe a non-issue as it looks like the EU might just self destruct.

Tealeaf · 06-05-2010, 22:28

Yeah, Eric...you're right. One common factor amongst all the parties here is that none of 'em spelt out the real measures to be faced in expenditure cuts.

I dunno if the EU will self destruct....but certainly the Euro is going south.

2nd Sunderland seat ...11.6 % swing to Tories. The Labour winner is ugly as sin. She should be wearing a burka.

steeljack · 06-05-2010, 22:30

anyone know what time the Hyndburn results are usually announced ?
thx