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Post by easteregg on Jun 15, 2016 9:17:46 GMT
There is the possibility of a Brexit Government with some Labour leave members brought into to also negotiate the UK's exit. There has never been a time when both political parties are so split and some politicians so out of touch. Some kind of a "national unity" grand coalition? It's probably the least-worst idea, but I can't really see it getting much actually done except for sniping and in-fighting. I was reading on Twitter one Labour MP chastising another Labour MP and praising Boris Johnson, while watching one Tory MP make personal attacks on Boris Johnson, with David Cameron praising her. Politics has changed - at least in the short tem. If the UK votes to leave a large number of MP's needs to accept the will of the people or resign.
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Post by ilmoro on Jun 15, 2016 9:18:12 GMT
One slight problem. The turkeys would have to vote for Christmas as General Election cant be just called anymore. Not sure they are that altruistic.
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Post by adrianc on Jun 15, 2016 9:25:21 GMT
One slight problem. The turkeys would have to vote for Christmas as General Election cant be just called anymore. Not sure they are that altruistic. General Elections could only ever be called by the PM. The Fixed Term Parliament act really just says "fixed five years" - there's still the possibility for a house No Confidence vote in the government (rather than the PM) to bring an election early.
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Post by ilmoro on Jun 15, 2016 9:34:45 GMT
One slight problem. The turkeys would have to vote for Christmas as General Election cant be just called anymore. Not sure they are that altruistic. General Elections could only ever be called by the PM. The Fixed Term Parliament act really just says "fixed five years" - there's still the possibility for a house No Confidence vote in the government (rather than the PM) to bring an election early. Or 434 MPs vote for one - with both parties in a mess, seems unlikely - Leave have indicated they would expect Dave to stay, expect George would be sacrifice as hes running campaign.
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Post by skippyonspeed on Jun 15, 2016 9:36:52 GMT
Some very interesting times ahead by the looks of it. Who'd want to be an MP at the mo', getting home every night to pull all the knives out of your back.
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Post by adrianc on Jun 15, 2016 9:41:29 GMT
Leave have indicated they would expect Dave to stay A cynic would suggest that's primarily so they have a scapegoat for when the promised utopia doesn't happen... So who would replace Osborne as chancellor? Gove? That's going to be popular. Current Financial Secretary - Gauke, my old MP (don't start me on him...) - is Remain.
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Post by yorkshireman on Jun 15, 2016 9:51:12 GMT
No wonder the markets are volatile when a pm and chancellor keep claiming their economy will be a disaster. Totally irresponsible behavior which will probably finish them personally whatever the outcome. It is worth a Brexit just to see Smarmy Dave's face the day after the decision. Exactly and also to stick one finger up at the elites (They're not worth two)
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Post by yorkshireman on Jun 15, 2016 9:53:37 GMT
Some kind of a "national unity" grand coalition? It's probably the least-worst idea, but I can't really see it getting much actually done except for sniping and in-fighting. If the UK votes to leave a large number of MP's needs to accept the will of the people or resign. That's what should happen, it's called democracy but it won't happen as they've all got their snouts in the trough with too much to lose.
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Post by bigfoot12 on Jun 15, 2016 10:45:05 GMT
Some kind of a "national unity" grand coalition? It's probably the least-worst idea, but I can't really see it getting much actually done except for sniping and in-fighting. Sounds a bit European to me!
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Post by blender on Jun 16, 2016 8:57:41 GMT
If the UK votes to leave a large number of MP's needs to accept the will of the people or resign. That's what should happen, it's called democracy but it won't happen as they've all got their snouts in the trough with too much to lose. Quite right. Of course there is no role for the current PM if Brexit, he would have to jump before being pushed, but a good number of the top Tory losers will set aside their differences (till next time) and generously offer their services to the next PM for the good of the country and party unity.
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Post by Liz on Jun 16, 2016 11:13:47 GMT
Polls swinging towards Leave. 50/50 chance now, hold on to you hats, one eventful week ahead.
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Post by registerme on Jun 16, 2016 11:53:05 GMT
I'm not sure if I'm amused by this thought (because it should be absurd), or horrified by it, but what chance of England being thrown out of the Euros for fan hooligan behaviour before the referendum? I suspect zero, because they will fear a negative impact on the referendum ie increasing the chances of Brexit.
The timing (not to mention some of the behaviour) is.... unfortunate.
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Post by adrianc on Jun 16, 2016 13:24:24 GMT
Polls swinging towards Leave. 50/50 chance now, hold on to you hats, one eventful week ahead. There's been a lot of "Polls swinging" claims in the past, but now they really do appear to be, for the first time. ig.ft.com/sites/brexit-polling/
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Post by yorkshireman on Jun 16, 2016 15:04:51 GMT
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Post by earthbound on Jun 16, 2016 17:02:35 GMT
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