General Election 2024
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Good, feck off you racist piece of shit.
https://x.com/themuslimvoteuk/status/1797976711155605914?s=46&t=KouA3v1zOiJF0ySTmsMYDQ
Looks like Faiza Shaheen looking to run as an Independent. Split the Labour vote in Chingford and allow IDS another term. So it was about "her" all along
Looks like Faiza Shaheen looking to run as an Independent. Split the Labour vote in Chingford and allow IDS another term. So it was about "her" all along
I can just imagine a compilation video of various milkshakes and Beers hitting his face in slow motion with Johann Strauss ll Blue Danube as the backdrop music.
Delightful timing
If Labour didn't want left wing opposition, they should have left her in the job she has spent 6 years working towards.
The ONLY reason they are in with a shout of beating IDS is because she has been working that campaign for so long. This was entirely predictable, and the only people to blame are the people who wanted the co chair of Luke Akehurst's labour to in to have the seat.
Which would be luke akehurst.
It’ll never happen. Unlike Reform, he’ll need to be nominated and elected by the Conservative Party. All it needs is one good investigate journalist to really scratch the surface of the Arron Banks relationship and Russian influence and it’ll put enough members off.
The reason why no on pushes hard on him is they know it’s a protest vote at most, and he’ll never amount to much. He’s not won any general election so far that he’s gone into.
Also her life will never be the same when the press find out who she is, it's so silly.
It’ll be fine, bit of noise for 24hrs, nothing more.
No one remembers the individual that did the last effort on Farage, I don’t see this being any different.
I'm conflicted obviously because it's Farage but you do have to worry about people attacking candidates just because they have different ideas. I hope she gets prosecuted to discourage more of the same. His supporters will gladly escalate given the opportunity.
Usual BBC bullshit. Actually unreal Reform gets on but LibDems doesn't.
Completely bullshit
Confused, which debate are people talking about here? Aren't they all in the debate on Friday?
Prosecuted for throwing a drink? Give your head a wobble. It’s barely a proper crime.
I hope that every place he shows up, protesters have McDonalds cups in hand. Just so his skin itches every second he’s on public display.
I also hope that he gets at least another five or six throw over him. It’s harmless but inconvenient protest.
The man is a cancer and a spoiled suit is no drama at all.
Two people have been arrested after Nigel Farage had a drink thrown over him while launching his personal election campaign in Clacton.
The Reform UK leader was leaving a pub after carrying out media interviews when a woman appeared to launch the drink over his face and suit jacket.
Essex Police said a 25-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of assault.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6pp7yg0y3po
Not sure what you mean I thought this Friday was all 7 leaders. Then you get the question time debate which is tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP and then just Starmer vs Sunak.
Nothing big will come of it. Will be a caution I expect.
Apparently the guy was arrested for assault of an emergency worker when the lady who threw the drink was arrested, I imagine he'll be treated far more harshly.
All it takes to understand that Farage is not a serious politician is the whole “net zero migration” nonsense. Anyone who knows anything about anything (which sadly isn’t as many people as you would hope) will immediately see that and recognise it’s completely non workable.
By the same boat, it’s easy to apply the same basic litmus test with the people here arguing to get rid of the nuclear deterrent, who are apparently oblivious to anything that has happened in the last two or even ten years.
By the same boat, it’s easy to apply the same basic litmus test with the people here arguing to get rid of the nuclear deterrent, who are apparently oblivious to anything that has happened in the last two or even ten years.
Ann Black's report from today's NEC:
Hello
Below is a brief report on today's NEC meeting - please feel free to circulate or share online, and mail annblack50@btinternet.com with any comments or questions. A pdf version is available here.
Everything is now falling into place for 4 July, and it only remains to wish everyone good luck and success, wherever you are campaigning. You’re welcome to continue writing about anything, but the priority for candidates, activists and staff is securing a Labour government, and all other business is on hold. See you on the other side!
Ann Black
NEC constituency representative
National Executive Committee, 4 June 2024
This replaced the meeting scheduled for 28 May and took us straight from the local elections into the thick of the general election campaign. Rishi Sunak’s decision seems to have surprised his own party more than Labour, which has been preparing for months, but better to put them out of their misery than drag on until November.
The NEC endorsed by acclamation a list of candidates for all 632 contested Westminster seats, except for two where outstanding processes had yet to conclude. Since then another vacancy has arisen. Members were pleased that Diane Abbott’s situation was now resolved and hoped that lessons had been learned, so that policy announcements were not overshadowed. I highlighted the loyalty and commitment of applicants who were unsuccessful and of local parties unable to choose their preferred candidate. Most have not complained on social media or talked to journalists, but continued working for a Labour government despite their disappointment. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and I will have more to say on improving selection procedures later this year.
Reasonable Adjustments
The deadline for conference delegates, constitutional amendments and NEC and other nominations will be extended beyond 28 June, with the website updated and members notified in the next few days. I also asked that the qualifying membership period for conference visitors should be six months, the same as for delegates, rather than the 12 months adopted recently, and am awaiting a reply.
Farewells
The NEC paid tribute to Margaret Beckett and George Howarth who have stood down as MPs, and will be replaced by elections within the new parliamentary party. Six other NEC members are standing for parliament and, if elected, they will also leave the NEC on 4 July. For the CLP section the runners-up from the 2022 elections will immediately join the NEC, with by-elections for vacancies in the trade union and socialist societies sections.
Final Stages
On Friday 7 June the Clause V committee, comprising the NEC, the shadow cabinet, the parliamentary committee, the Scottish and Welsh leaders, the national policy forum officers and eleven members of the national trade union liaison committee meets to sign off the manifesto, based on the policies agreed by the NPF last July. Attendance is in person only, and phones will be confiscated on arrival, so hopefully there will be no leaks.
Below is a brief report on today's NEC meeting - please feel free to circulate or share online, and mail annblack50@btinternet.com with any comments or questions. A pdf version is available here.
Everything is now falling into place for 4 July, and it only remains to wish everyone good luck and success, wherever you are campaigning. You’re welcome to continue writing about anything, but the priority for candidates, activists and staff is securing a Labour government, and all other business is on hold. See you on the other side!
Ann Black
NEC constituency representative
National Executive Committee, 4 June 2024
This replaced the meeting scheduled for 28 May and took us straight from the local elections into the thick of the general election campaign. Rishi Sunak’s decision seems to have surprised his own party more than Labour, which has been preparing for months, but better to put them out of their misery than drag on until November.
The NEC endorsed by acclamation a list of candidates for all 632 contested Westminster seats, except for two where outstanding processes had yet to conclude. Since then another vacancy has arisen. Members were pleased that Diane Abbott’s situation was now resolved and hoped that lessons had been learned, so that policy announcements were not overshadowed. I highlighted the loyalty and commitment of applicants who were unsuccessful and of local parties unable to choose their preferred candidate. Most have not complained on social media or talked to journalists, but continued working for a Labour government despite their disappointment. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and I will have more to say on improving selection procedures later this year.
Reasonable Adjustments
The deadline for conference delegates, constitutional amendments and NEC and other nominations will be extended beyond 28 June, with the website updated and members notified in the next few days. I also asked that the qualifying membership period for conference visitors should be six months, the same as for delegates, rather than the 12 months adopted recently, and am awaiting a reply.
Farewells
The NEC paid tribute to Margaret Beckett and George Howarth who have stood down as MPs, and will be replaced by elections within the new parliamentary party. Six other NEC members are standing for parliament and, if elected, they will also leave the NEC on 4 July. For the CLP section the runners-up from the 2022 elections will immediately join the NEC, with by-elections for vacancies in the trade union and socialist societies sections.
Final Stages
On Friday 7 June the Clause V committee, comprising the NEC, the shadow cabinet, the parliamentary committee, the Scottish and Welsh leaders, the national policy forum officers and eleven members of the national trade union liaison committee meets to sign off the manifesto, based on the policies agreed by the NPF last July. Attendance is in person only, and phones will be confiscated on arrival, so hopefully there will be no leaks.
But as I understand it they are not excluding them. Sorry really confused!
Farage has worked out some time ago that through platforms such as UKIP, BREXIT and now REFORM, acting really as political pressure groups, rather than political parties realistically seeking power, that he never has to be in power, to influence things.
It's more than a protest vote, his 'dog whistle' appeals at various levels in many areas in this country, especially in what used to be called the 'silent majority'. I suspect there is further little damage Farage can now do to the Tories, they are already a 'busted flush'; however, he can still damage Labour, especially if the former Labour Muslim support continues to move towards 'Gorgeous George's Workers Party of Britain, and Farage's new appeal reaches some of the former Brexit supporters/'red waller's (many of whom are still unconvinced by Starmer).
Farage knows he can ensure that the large majority Starmer wants (an needs) to 'move the dial' significantly, will be that much harder to gain, with him in the game. He also likes to play 'King-maker' and now his 'King over the water' is battling to steady his ship, but keeps getting blown of course, Farage may prefer to remain in the UK and try to work this side of the pond.
Other parties in particular Labour, are going to have to push hard on him, they cannot take the gamble of ignoring him.
I don't think they are excluding them either:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/election-debates-network-tv-question-time-leaders-special
The BBC Election Debate
The seven-handed debate will take place in front of an audience which reflects the broad electoral map of Great Britain.
This audience will ask questions and the BBC will also ask members of the public to submit questions via the BBC website.
The seven parties taking part are the Conservative Party; the Labour Party; the Liberal Democrats; The Scottish National Party; Plaid Cymru; the Green Party; and Reform UK.
Parties’ representatives will be announced in due course.
Question Time Leaders’ Special
Fiona Bruce will present a special two-hour programme in which leaders from the Conservative Party; the Labour Party; the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party will answer questions from the studio audience for thirty minutes each.
The BBC Prime Ministerial Debate
The final debate will be a head-to-head between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer, in front of a studio audience.
I don't know if it is against the law...possibly an assault, trespass to the person? The point stands though that we shouldn't encourage physical assaults like this.
It's assault apparently. I can't help but smile when this happens to him as I did when Prescott had his moment and fought back. But absolutely agree with your sentiment, especially since we've had MPs murdered.
The last thing Farage wants is to become PM - he'd actually have to work for a living and take responsibility.
If he gets elected in Clacton, he'll turn up now and again in parliament and have a rant or for any freebies going and go to Clacton twice a year.
How anyone actually takes this moron seriously is beyond belief. Con-man.
If he gets elected in Clacton, he'll turn up now and again in parliament and have a rant or for any freebies going and go to Clacton twice a year.
How anyone actually takes this moron seriously is beyond belief. Con-man.
The current MP is a former actor who appeared on Bread and Allo Allo! I'm curious whether Farage will work hard for Clacton issues?
I very much doubt it. He never went to meetings in Brussels or Strasbourg when he was an MEP. He just likes the sound of his own voice.
Doubtful, he refused to answer any questions about the area today. "I'm not here to answer silly quiz questions"
Depends on how Farage responds, if he laughs it off as he has done before, it probably will be 48 hour story.
If however he takes it seriously and he gives the story 'legs' by claiming intimidation, health &safety issues, (wasn't he descending some steps when this happened) could have been blinded, fallen etc. etc. etc.... then life could very difficult for the woman involved, and the press will be all over her.
Given Farage's normal response to such tomfoolery, then this woman may get away with it, but anyone else who tries it again....!!!
God bless Nigel Farage, without whose grace and clemency we'd have people hanged for chucking milkshakes.
I can confirm that the liquid thrown at Mr Farage was not a milkshake. Probably a mixture of jizz, vomit, piss and shite.
That's what usually comes out of his mouth.
I think you are confused with the picture. Nigel Farage is the one to the right. The liquid is indeed milkshake or beer
If it's ok to do it to Farage it's ok to do it to other politicians. Should everyone start throwing stuff over those they don't like? If not what would be wrong with it?
I'm not confused. McDonalds milkshakes are a myth. The machine is permanently broken.
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