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The Tory party represents the elite, the landowning classes, aristos, bankers and the corporations. The 1%. Why on earth people who don't fit into any of the above categories vote for them is a mystery. What are the Conservatives conserving? the elite's grip on power. If I thought we had a democratic system, I'd suggest the ability to vote is wasted on some people. They're the ...

Lynne
Lynne
24 Apr 2017

"The Tories should never forget that the roots of decay often emerge when an empire seems strongest". Wasn't it Theresa MaybeI'llchangemymind who described the Tories as the nasty party?

John Clatworthy says that the Tories have made "no reduction in the Education Budget". Correct. They have not. But this is mis-information . All children receive a set amount to attend their school and it is this which pays for their education. It has not increased. But costs have increased: eg NI costs, pension costs, energy, books and materials, salaries and so on. Thus the budget now buys ...

General Election
Andrew
Andrew
24 Apr 2017

UKIP law morphs into Sharia-like levels of oppressive conformity.

Lynne
Lynne
24 Apr 2017

And what about brides' veils?

French Election
Paul
Paul
24 Apr 2017

As Burneside says Corbyn has trashed Labour. Jeremy Corbyn, the best Tory supporter of all time. Thanks Jeremy.

Lynne
Lynne
24 Apr 2017

Well, as none of us have crystal balls we, all of us , are assuming things.

General Election
Andrew
Andrew
24 Apr 2017

Does Paul Nutall's ban mean I won't be able to wear my Balaclava in the winter time? Will children and adults be allowed to wear Halloween masks? Are masquerade balls to be made illegal? What if you're a bit kinky, can you wear a gimp mask under UKIP law?

You are assuming that all those who voted Labour in 2015 will do so again this time around.  In the meantime Corbyn has decimated Labour's standing in the polls, Bradshaw's success is far from assured.

thanks @Lynne , interesting reading. i wonder how the code of conduct for councillors differs? Seems some don't practice what they preach to others. These 2 points stand out; " Member obligations When a member of the Council acts, claims to act or gives the impression of acting as a representative of the Council, he/she has the following obligations. 1. ...