Category Archives: Hung Parliament
Oxymoron Government
In an election of personalities Gordon Brown has inevitably lost. It’s been said his personality was a stumbling block amongst others, to an agreement with Nick Clegg. The perception of personality has been central to this election, and it’s one … Continue reading
Brown head on the block Tories path to power
Gordon Brown’s resignation isn’t surprising – but the manner in which it was ushered in is. He resigned as he announced formal negotiations will begin regarding a LibLab coalition. It won’t be publicly admitted but it’s a price he’d always … Continue reading
Clegg on the precipice?
Whatever government we’re served up – the Lib Dems will have a fairly big hand to play. So what will that mean for Nick Clegg – presuming he opts for the Tories? If I look up ‘hypocrite’ in the English … Continue reading
LibCon political incest
My tactical vote for the Liberal Democrats worked (just) as it stopped the Conservatives from taking the seat. It worked albeit with a 6.1% swing to the Tory candidate. I’ve always voted in this manner, but before I turned up … Continue reading
Spinners & Losers – Deal or No Deal
The exploration into who won last night’s election largely depends in typical political terms of who you back. The fact Labour have an opportunity to form a government is quite extraordinary, especially considering where they were in the polls weeks … Continue reading
Tactical vote for tactical govt
When I visit my local polling station later I shall exercise my vote not as a mandate for what I believe in, but for what I passionately believe against. It is an infamous tactical vote that the likes of Tony … Continue reading
Brown bouncing back?
Have we seen what’s called a ‘game changer’? I’m referring to Gordon Brown’s quite outstanding speech at the Citizens UK Conference. Before I watched the footage I heard some commentators go as far as saying it was the best speech … Continue reading
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Is Clegg a Tory Pleb?
Is Clegg a secret Tory boy? Well he has a background that any Tory Toff would be proud of. In regards to his party going into a coalition with the Conservative Party – I would say that it would go … Continue reading
Lib/Con – New Nazi-Soviet Pact?
David Cameron seems to have finally acknowledged that it seems likely the Tories will not win a majority large enough to govern outright. That is significant – especially with the timing of Nick Clegg’s message that his party will not … Continue reading
Lab/Lib far from a fib – it can prevent a Con
A small rift from within the Tory Party has exposed Cameron & Letwin’s manifesto for what it is – a con. A shadow minister told the Guardian “Oliver Letwin had this great ‘big society’ idea, though it might have been … Continue reading
