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MAY 7th. 2015

(38 Posts)
Brendawymms Fri 02-Jan-15 17:56:21

I only get back into the UK on 3rd May so I miss most of the rubbish, discussions and back biting.

Soutra Fri 02-Jan-15 17:49:25

BTW THE "Fixed Term Parliaments Act "received royal assent in September 2011 in case anybody is wondering.

Riverwalk Fri 02-Jan-15 17:47:02

One of the disadvantages of a fixed-term parliament.

Five effin' months is more than I can bear!

Something to be said for snap elections hmm

Soutra Fri 02-Jan-15 17:46:56

I think we have known this date since this government passed the Five Year act. And I suspect everybody involved is regretting it! There might have been a time when "cutting and running" might have been in their interests more than going the full 5 years.

hildajenniJ Fri 02-Jan-15 17:45:59

What!!!
The General Election on DH's birthday!!!
Oh my, he's going to love this, wait 'til I tell him. Stand well back.

Nonu Fri 02-Jan-15 17:41:11

As I posted earlier Let the Games begin I think it will be interesting .
It will interest me anyway!!
tchsmile

Riverwalk Fri 02-Jan-15 17:39:57

Thank you Nonu for spoiling our evening grin

Gawd, the thought of it all ....... Xmas isn't even over yet!

Charleygirl Fri 02-Jan-15 17:31:48

Teetime I also have been known to stay up all night and this year it is going to be very close run I think.

rosesarered Fri 02-Jan-15 17:10:20

I think I may have to lie down in a darkened room until May the 8th !

Teetime Fri 02-Jan-15 13:43:20

DH usually stays up all night so I might book myself into a spa!

Nonu Fri 02-Jan-15 12:54:25

Well I was informed by Mr N that HEwas not going to be away for it, so at least I can make a plan now.
Goody!!
L A L

rosequartz Fri 02-Jan-15 12:49:25

Well, that's ruined DH's birthday!!
Hope to be away anyway. wink

Nonu Fri 02-Jan-15 12:33:43

Have just heard that is the day of the general Election.
Let the games begin.!!
tchsmile