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[Chinner]

Press release from Lib Dems:

Over the past four days we have been working flat-out to deliver an agreement that can provide stable government that can last. The talks with the Conservatives have been very constructive and I am grateful to David Cameron and his team for the effort they have put in. But so far we have been unable to agree a comprehensive partnership agreement for a full parliament.

We need a government that lasts, which is why we believe, in the light of the state of talks with the Conservative party, the only responsible thing to do is to open discussions with the Labour party to secure a stable partnership agreement. We will of course continue our discussions with the Conservative party to see if we can find a way to a full agreement.

Gordon Brown has taken a difficult personal decision in the national interest. And I think without prejudice to the talks that will now happen between Labour and the Liberal Democrats, Gordon Brown's decision is an important element which could help ensure a smooth transition to the stable government that everyone deserves.

 

[Xavien]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUbOhq1q07Y

"Don't tell me what I think!"

:lol :lol :lol

Campbell is having a hell of a time watching Boulton self-destruct.

Press release from Lib Dems:

I knew it would happen, its happened exactly how i said it would.

If Brown resigns doesn't that mean that the Queen can officially offer the Tories the chance to form a minority govt?

Nope because the Queen is supposed to be neutral, its whoever can form a majority government can go to the Queen first before Minority governments are considered. Remember nobody won, so its whoever can cobble together a majority first. If talks with Lib-Lab fall through and talks with Con-Lib fall through then the Tories can lead as a Minority government.

 

[defel]

If Brown resigns doesn't that mean that the Queen can officially offer the Tories the chance to form a minority govt?

 

[killer_clank]

If Brown resigns doesn't that mean that the Queen can officially offer the Tories the chance to form a minority govt?

I dunno, but Gordon Brown isn't resigning immediately.

 

[syllogism]

If Brown resigns doesn't that mean that the Queen can officially offer the Tories the chance to form a minority govt?

He isn't resigning immediately, but in a few months

 

[Gary Whitta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUbOhq1q07Y

"Don't tell me what I think!"

:lol :lol :lol

Yup, true colors emerging. There's got to be a TON of frustration on the Tory side - and yes I include Sky News in that.

I know it's serious business, future of the country and all that, but I have to say this is all bloody brilliant theater. Most interesting UK political story since... what, Thatcher's night of the long knives? Just fascinating to watch, so much drama and intrigue. If you wrote this as fiction nobody would believe it.

 

[Varion]

Footage of Adam Boulton getting all angry at Campbell
http://www.twitvid.com/MSJH1
:lol :lol

:lol :lol

First Kay Burley and now this, Sky's coverage of this election has been such a trainwreck.

 

[Shanadeus]

Yup, true colors emerging. There's got to be a TON of frustration on the Tory side - and yes I include Sky News in that.

Although it's serious business, future of the country and all that, but I have to say this is all bloody brilliant theater. Most interesting UK political story since... what, Thatcher's night of the long knives? Just fascinating to watch, so much drama and intrigue. If you wrote this as fiction nobody would believe it.

Next theme for the gaf writing contest?
This would be a killer novel.

 

[DECK'ARD]

http://www.conservativehome.com is in full swing!

It's quite clear that the LyingLibbies have 'done the dirty' and have been conducting dual 'negotiations'. This has the fingerprints of the 'Scottish Libbie mafia' all over it. What offends me is that the Conservatives let the Libbies/lyinglabour get away with them calling themselves 'progressive' and that conservatives are 'somewhat evil'. Cameron should walk away from the LibbieLiars NOW. If the Libbies want to align themselves with a bunch of liars- let them.

A Lib/Lab coalition would almost certainly not bring back fox and stag hunting.

As Andrew Hart, the outstanding new Tory MP, said today, the reintroduction of hunting is the priority for any new government.

He understands rural Britain. Why don't these faceless Lib Dem negotiators get it?

:lol

 

[GarthVaderUK]

Full thing in better quality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gkHwU4DRA8

 

[Xavien]

http://www.conservativehome.com is in full swing!





:lol

:lol :lol :lol

I can't wait to watch the Murdoch papers go into meltdown tomorrow.

 

[killer_clank]

:lol :lol :lol

I can't wait to watch the Murdoch papers go into meltdown tomorrow.

The Sun's headline will ba amazing. :lol

 

[Veidt]

Press release from Lib Dems:

I'm loving this.
Finally,Brown resigns. He wasn't the PM we wanted. But he was the PM we needed. So he'll resign. Because he can take it. Because he's not our PM. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector...

 

[Jex]

Yup, true colors emerging. There's got to be a TON of frustration on the Tory side - and yes I include Sky News in that.

I know it's serious business, future of the country and all that, but I have to say this is all bloody brilliant theater. Most interesting UK political story since... what, Thatcher's night of the long knives? Just fascinating to watch, so much drama and intrigue. If you wrote this as fiction nobody would believe it.

The News Coverage is almost as interesting as the election.

 

[Empty]

delicious rightwing meltdowns how i love you.

 

[Veidt]

Conservative blogger Tory Bear tweets:" Never thought I would be so angry at Gordon's resigning. Spent three years waiting for this and when he goes I scream nooooo stay"

:lol

 

[Wes]

Fox hunting :lol

 

[CruxisMana]

Finally, Brown resigns. He wasn't the PM we wanted. But he was the PM we needed. So he'll resign. Because he can take it. Because he's not our PM. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector...

:lol

 

[RedShift]

So what do you think the Sun will go with? A clever pun or just CLEGG BETRAYS BRITAIN

 

[Veidt]

So what do you think the Sun will go with? A clever pun or just CLEGG BETRAYS BRITAIN

:lol

 

[Raydeen]

I actually hope Fox hunting is brought back.....not because I agree with it, but because how outraged the urban elite will be, throwing their Soya Lattes into the ground in anger.

 

[Gary Whitta]

So what do you think the Sun will go with? A clever pun or just CLEGG BETRAYS BRITAIN

I think they will continue with the Brown/squatter theme, just kick it up a notch.

 

[Varion]

So the Conservatives are actually offering an AV referendum?

Well that's a step forward. I assume it's standard AV and not AV+ though.

 

[Chinner]

So what do you think the Sun will go with? A clever pun or just CLEGG BETRAYS BRITAIN

Daily Mails will be like:
Clegg and NON BRITISH Wife rein-act Diana's car crash but on a national scale; it'll be like 7/7 all over again but with dirty immigrants.

 

[Subliminal]

Conservatives are gonna offer AV?!

Everyone wants PR!

 

[Xavien]

Conservatives are gonna offer AV?!

Everyone wants PR!

:lol

Tories are gone now whichever way they turn.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Reuters reporting Tories are now offering a referendum on electoral reform.

 

[Wes]

www.electoral-reform.org.uk beginning to crash :lol

 

[Veidt]

"The Conservatives are making a "final offer" to the Lib Dems, promising a referendum on bringing in a different voting system - known as AV - shadow chancellor George Osborne says. Labour had a referendum on AV in the their election manifesto."

 

[Empty]

Press release from Lib Dems:

the 'full term' bit is the most interesting of that. i guess the lib dem's wanted protection against the tories going for a majority in a few months, and the tories weren't willing to offer it. maybe todays events will change that.

edit: or not.

 

[Xavien]

"The Conservatives are making a "final offer" to the Lib Dems, promising a referendum on bringing in a different voting system - known as AV - shadow chancellor George Osborne says. Labour had a referendum on AV in the their election manifesto."

I wonder if Labour will push for AV+ to try and one-up the Tories.

 

[Veidt]

I wonder if Labour will push for AV+ to try and one-up the Tories.

I wouldn't rule this out.
Labour is in a position where they'll do anything to stay in the game. Brown's resignation is merely a first step.

 

[Chinner]

AV isn't even proportional. Won't budge Lib Dems.

 

[killer_clank]

"The Conservatives are making a "final offer" to the Lib Dems, promising a referendum on bringing in a different voting system - known as AV - shadow chancellor George Osborne says. Labour had a referendum on AV in the their election manifesto."

This is like E3 times a million. :lol

 

[D4Danger]

Reuters reporting Tories are now offering a referendum on electoral reform.

whatatwist.jpg

It's interesting that this was made public so quickly. They really want the public back on their side.

 

[Subliminal]

I wonder if Labour will push for AV+ to try and one-up the Tories.

Lib Dems will Push for PR, AV+ isn't that much more than AV

 

[Gary Whitta]

I don't know how Inception can possibly top this.

 

[DECK'ARD]

Osbourne offering (pointless) AV to the lib Dems.

Panic is setting in!

 

[gerg]

Can someone explain to me why Brown's proposed resignation is such a big deal? Is it because it offers the possibility of a Lib/Labour coalition?

 

[Wes]

Is AV even that much better than FPTP?

 

[Veidt]

I don't know how Inception can possibly top this.

Nolan will come back home, and be elected PM. Because he's able to incept the dreams of election candidates.
That's how he's planning to top the election. Election rhymes with Inception, coincidence? I think not.

I think Clegg and co are just too busy watching the Inception trailer to even be able to come to an agreement. :lol

 

[Chinner]

Is AV even that much better than FPTP?

yeah it is, but not by much. the guardian showed a what if with AV with the election votes and lib dems would get 75ish votes.

 

[Raydeen]

I don't know how Inception can possibly top this.

The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised to see the House of Parliment folding in on itself.

 

[Wes]

Wait, the Lib Dems want AV?

Hague painting the Lib Dems as only wanting AV and gon't give a shit about education, defence, public services etc

 

[D4Danger]

Osbourne offering (pointless) AV to the lib Dems.

Panic is setting in!

no doubt. They're getting desperate.

 

[Jex]

Is AV even that much better than FPTP?

It's not what I'd call a great change. Better then nothing?

 

[dr_octagon]

Can someone explain to me why Brown's proposed resignation is such a big deal? Is it because it offers the possibility of a Lib/Labour coalition?

He was a roadblock and he said 'I'll go soon, in the interests of the party'. Also, the chance to slay the dragon that is the Tory party. This helps negotiations and Lib Lab is a real possibility. Nick Clegg wasn't happy with Gordon and everyone knew it, he's taken a bullet and helped Labour in the process.

 

[Varion]

I wonder if Labour will push for AV+ to try and one-up the Tories.

Unless Labour offer full PR, they're out. It's not worth risking the rainbow coalition just for the relatively small difference between AV and AV+.

Also Hague making a statement, says they'll go with AV referendum.

.......I think I'd take it.

 

[killer_clank]

Wait, the Lib Dems want AV?

this. goddam

 

[Sage00]

Is AV even that much better than FPTP?

It's not any more proportional, but it at least makes sure the "best option for most people" in a constituency is elected, rather than simply the one with the most votes. (ie if it's Tory #1, Lib #2, Lab #3, the Labour votes would transfer over to those voters' second choice, ensuring their votes aren't wasted and getting rid of tactical voting).