@Victor-Meldrew said in British Politics:

@Catogrande said in British Politics:

It's rarely in GEs that the fringe parties have anything other than a swing effect to one of the two main parties.

We be seem to living in times where the "rare and unprecedented" is becoming the normal.

We're certainly in interesting times. I guess we'll find out whether there is any impact on a GE as the Tories are in disarray and you do wonder if a GE is likely sooner than the calendar would indicate.

@Victor-Meldrew said in British Politics:

@Catogrande said in British Politics:

@Victor-Meldrew said in British Politics:

@MajorRage said in British Politics:

IF the EU maintain their stance that the deal negotiation is over and closed

Big IF.

What do you think would make them change their stance? Genuine question as I can't see what anyone else would bring to the table that would make any great difference.

What stance? May has been so supine I'd question if it's ever been challenged.

Can't think of a single concession the EU has made can you?

I honestly don't know but I'd be interested to know what concessions anyone thinks would be appropriate AND get the backing of the commons

@Catogrande said in British Politics:

It's rarely in GEs that the fringe parties have anything other than a swing effect to one of the two main parties.

We be seem to living in times where the "rare and unprecedented" is becoming the normal.

@Catogrande said in British Politics:

@Victor-Meldrew said in British Politics:

@MajorRage said in British Politics:

IF the EU maintain their stance that the deal negotiation is over and closed

Big IF.

What do you think would make them change their stance? Genuine question as I can't see what anyone else would bring to the table that would make any great difference.

What stance? May has been so supine I'd question if it's ever been challenged.

Can't think of a single concession the EU has made can you?

@Victor-Meldrew said in British Politics:

@MajorRage said in British Politics:

IF the EU maintain their stance that the deal negotiation is over and closed

Big IF.

What do you think would make them change their stance? Genuine question as I can't see what anyone else would bring to the table that would make any great difference.

@Calf said in British Politics:

@Victor-Meldrew One question I’ve not seen properly debated is how MPs that have remain constituencies should vote. Are they disrespecting the result of the referendum by voting in line with the preference of their constituents?

What manifesto were they elected on?

No Tories or Labour MP was elected on a revoke Article 50 or re-run the referendum policy.

@MajorRage said in British Politics:

IF the EU maintain their stance that the deal negotiation is over and closed

Big IF.

@Rembrandt said in British Politics:

For what its worth. Recent Westminster intention poll showing Brexit just 1 point behind Labour.

Although pretty damning for the Tories, it is only the Euro elections. Expectations of a protest vote, especially in the current balls up are high. How this would translate to e General election is probably quite different. The Euro backlash vote would likely see the Tories lose out to Labour or the LibDems and the same for Labour. It's rarely in GEs that the fringe parties have anything other than a swing effect to one of the two main parties.

@MiketheSnow said in British Politics:

Pretty bad if it is faked but I see the telegraph is running with it now and the Twitter account that wrote this has been suspended.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/23/army-veteran-attacked-milkshake-outside-polling-station-wearing/

edit.
Yeah looks like the assault was real but this 'shop owner's tweet is fake, looks like he is some sort of prankster

https://mobile.twitter.com/JoshWoogsMotoGP/status/1131578476757159937

Who knows, maybe if the euro elections go a certain way we might see not just Farage but also Carl Benjamin and "Oh Voldemort Voldemort". I reckon a couple weeks with those guys in the European parliament will be enough for the EU to come back to the negotiation table begging for Brexit.