Who will win next years UK General Election

[Eofaerwic]

The Greens will win, and the BNP will be the Official Opposition.

Can I have what you're smoking?

[No Names Left Damn It]

and in social policies revert to an older time.

That's not a good thing.

[No Names Left Damn It]

Can I have what you're smoking?

That was clearly sarcasm.

[Eofaerwic]

and in social policies revert to an older time.

That's not a good thing.

The only reason I'm not completely dreading the current conservatives getting in is that, with the current party leadership, I can at least be reasonably certain that they won't undermine one of the few really good things Labour did in the last 10 years - ie gay rights. So no, returning to older time social policies is not only a bad thing, it's unlikely to happen.

[United Divinia]

Eofaerwic wrote:
The worse they can really do is push for a referendum which, based on recent opinion polls, they'd loose. ]

When the Tories get in, we'll see support for independence in Scotland go up.

Yea that's what I'm worried about. A lot of scots don't feel British at all and are all for independence. Its a bit sad really. But if you confront them the main reason for wanting independance is a dislike of the English and resentment from the past. They claim they are getting a raw deal.

But I say they get free prescriptions, nouition fees, cheaper universities as a whole and a lot more per head in education than us English.

I hope we make a real push to justify the union instead of just sitting on our asses and pretending its not going to be a problem. If the scots are convinced independance is the better way forward then we're going to lose them.

As a scot Brown could have done more to firm up things in the north.

[Pure Metal]

sadly, probably the tories. i can still hope that Labour keep it, and magically go more left (as they should be) after they win...

[No Names Left Damn It]

But I say they get free prescriptions, nouition fees, cheaper universities as a whole and a lot more per head in education than us English.

With our taxes. I say let 'em leave.

[No Names Left Damn It]

sadly, probably the tories. i can still hope that Labour keep it, and magically go more left (as they should be) after they win...

Assuming Labour pulled off the miracle of winning the elections, they aren't moving more left. Brown said so.

[Sionis Prioratus]

Can I have what you're smoking?

That was clearly sarcasm.

Indeed it was! But if you want to smoke, you'd better do it before the Conservatives win!

[Burchadinger]

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[No Names Left Damn It]

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The DUP are still there, even though they only contest seats in Northern Ireland. Why?

[Burchadinger]

sorry. Updated

[Pure Metal]

sadly, probably the tories. i can still hope that Labour keep it, and magically go more left (as they should be) after they win...

Assuming Labour pulled off the miracle of winning the elections, they aren't moving more left. Brown said so.

that's why it would be magical... a sprinkling of fairy dust here, a little powder of unicorn balls there, voilà! left. *nods*

[Molested Sock]

and in social policies revert to an older time.

That's not a good thing.

I agree, it'd probably cause oppression and not just for those it affects directly, but also for those that stand up for equality whether they believe in the cause or not.

But I know it wouldn't happen, unless it was some V for Vendetta scenerio.

[United Divinia]

Thus leaves most of our army, a sizeable chunk of our economy and national identity.

I doubt our taxes would be decreased they would more likely increase if Scotland left.

The Lib Dems seem to be one of the few parties admitting things need to be cut back across the board. We shouldn't spend beyond our means. So I ideally would like to see them voted in. Maybe then council tax can be reduced to reasonable levels.

[Sionis Prioratus]

The Gordon Brown guy is SO classy... (VIDEO)

http://www.viddler.com/explore/failblog/videos/181/

[UNIverseVERSE]

Yea that's what I'm worried about. A lot of scots don't feel British at all and are all for independence. Its a bit sad really. But if you confront them the main reason for wanting independance is a dislike of the English and resentment from the past. They claim they are getting a raw deal.

But I say they get free prescriptions, nouition fees, cheaper universities as a whole and a lot more per head in education than us English.

I hope we make a real push to justify the union instead of just sitting on our asses and pretending its not going to be a problem. If the scots are convinced independance is the better way forward then we're going to lose them.

As a scot Brown could have done more to firm up things in the north.

What's wrong with not feeling British and wanting independence? Why shouldn't they be allowed to go for independence?

I'll be the first to say that nationalist sentiments don't seem to be a particularly good reason for claiming independence. But then nationalist sentiments don't seem a particularly good reason for opposing it either.

[No Names Left Damn It]

Thus leaves most of our army

Not most.

a sizeable chunk of our economy

English people lose money off them.

and national identity.

No. No-one would lose English or Scottish national identity just because the 2 are no longer unified.

[West Failure]

David Cameron and the Conservative party need to win. They need to show America that this socialist nationalized healthcare plan is garbage, and send the message to their own people, and Parliament as well.

And this is all coming from a 14 year old who knows nothing of Britain.

...and the level of ignorance shows

[Eofaerwic]

Can I have what you're smoking?

That was clearly sarcasm.

Indeed it was! But if you want to smoke, you'd better do it before the Conservatives win!

Bah, my coffee hasn't kicked in yet and it's Friday. I'm usually better with my sarcasm detectors.

[No Names Left Damn It]

and it's Friday.

Yes it fucking is!

[Eofaerwic]

and it's Friday.

Yes it fucking is!

And thank fuck for it. But it usually means my cognitive powers aren't what they should be.

[Burchadinger]

Guys, this forum is to discuss the UK, UK politicians, Political ideologies and next year's election. PLEASE, dont post these stupid posts about coffee etc

[No Names Left Damn It]

Guys, this forum is to discuss the UK, UK politicians, Political ideologies and next year's election. PLEASE, dont post these stupid posts about coffee etc

Welcome to NSG. Also, why don't you fucking go and post something then?

[Eofaerwic]

Guys, this forum is to discuss the UK, UK politicians, Political ideologies and next year's election. PLEASE, dont post these stupid posts about coffee etc

You've not been on NSG long have you? Expect a bit of off-topic wandering in amongst the discussion.

But if you want a predicition, I'll repeat what I already said, Conservatives win big in England, nabbing a lot of seats off Labour, SNP and possibly Lib Dems make gains in Scotland, similar with Plaid in Wales. Lib Dems gain a few seats from Labour in urban areas but don't do too well in more traditional Conservative territory - probably a decent gain, maybe break 100. Conservatives form government with Cameron as PM, but only have a relatively slim majority due to nationalist party wins. Unfortunately the opposition will as such be divided and thus less effective.