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So, the Scottish Elections Results are slowly filtering through. SNP 30 seats, Labour 32 seats (at latest count). But 100 000 votes spoiled due to technical error, complexity of voting system (2 elections in one day, and some people didn't realise), and the like.
Be interesting to see how this plays out.
In local elections, Conservatives, Lib Dems and the BNP (upsetting the CRE) have all made gains at Labour's expense. Conservatives predict a General Election success next time round.
Thoughts?
Be interesting to see how this plays out.
In local elections, Conservatives, Lib Dems and the BNP (upsetting the CRE) have all made gains at Labour's expense. Conservatives predict a General Election success next time round.
Thoughts?
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BBC website, Labour 33, SNP 32
Probably unfortunately. And I fucking hate Cameron. He's just got a face you want to smash in a car door Lock Stock style. Not to mention him trying to get in touch with the common man, and be caring and green, all the time filling his cabinet up with his ex-Eton toff chums. Sorry for the rant, just can't stand the fucker. I could've put up with David Davis as well.
As for the Welsh Assemby, looks like Rhodri Morgan won't be honouring his statement to step down if the electorate don't want him. 26 seats, and 30 needed to lead. Coalition talks to be expected in Wales as well.
Why is this relevant in the grand scheme of things? If Labour can lose votes in the Valleys, where they would vote for a donkey with a Labour rosette, they can lose them anywhere.
Conservatives have done well here and are beginning to make a presence for themselves, Plaid Cymru look like they'll get the number of seats they would've expected. The Lib Dems have been disappointing and will probably get into bed with Labour to keep them in power.
:yippe:
:thumb:
:mad:
And I offically recant this statement. I've never seen an election this close...
What are they aiming for for the win?
Final count @ 1730GMT
SNP 47
Labour 46
Conservative 17
Liberal Democrat 16
Other 3
Wow. Now it gets interesting.....
Fantastic. Now the SNP will attempt to gain 'independence' and will bankrupt the whole of Scotland. Great stuff :thumb:
I wonder who they will form a coalition with? I don't think anyone wants to.
They were wanting rid of student debt. Handy as I was wanting to go to uni next year.
pfffft, Scottish students ALREADY don't pay any fees! don't ya think ya have it easy enough already like?! :razz:
the most they'll do is Ruffle Westminsters feathers a bit, and maybe thats a good thing
Hahaha, of course. I was just waiting for someone to say that so I can SAY HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA IN YO FACE SUCKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Now it does get interesting.
The Lib Dems can't do their political prostitute thing again or they would lose a lot of votes next time around. After all, who would waste their vote on Lib Dems when you know they'll just whore themselves out to the largest party?
The Conservatives won't be playing anyone else's game and Labour would need all of the minorities to make a majority (just!)
So is it to be another election or a minority government? Either way, here's hoping McConnell gets the boot as Labour leader.
How do you work that one out?
ETA: Well done SNP.
When the oil runs out, how are we supposed to sustain ourselves? Whisky and Haggis?
The coalitions will be interesting, particularly given everyone else bar the SNP is against independence. Even the lib dems won't put their power with the SNP.
Well, if anything, this set of elections has put the scarers up Labour. IT will definitely make for a tight General Election.
And yes, it probably will be, but replaced with a tax based on income rather than on area of residency.