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Rigby46 Sat 03-Jun-17 17:59:38

My prediction( not hope) is for TM to have about a 40/50 overall majority. I reserve the right to change this prediction up to the announcement of the exit poll. Anybody else have a prediction?

MaizieD Wed 07-Jun-17 10:19:28

Actually, I think roses suggestion was rather bigotted and shows how southerners really have very little idea about the North of England.

Anniebach Wed 07-Jun-17 10:22:05

Hiding behind closed doors makes more sense than hiding behind a glass door.

dizzygran Wed 07-Jun-17 13:19:53

Hey ho..... I for one will be glad to see the election over with - whatever the result. I can't see anyone being any better off under either party. I would like to see some parity between the north and the south too. Maybe we could also see house prices coming down in the south - ridiculously high and no way most young couples can get on the housing ladder. Happy voting...

rosesarered Wed 07-Jun-17 14:07:14

How funny! I have said quite a few times that I am a Northerner on GN Maizie but nobody can know every small area in the North, and since it was stated that Boris needed a police escort in Shildon, my question was to be expected.

rosesarered Wed 07-Jun-17 14:08:49

I agree ab Corbyn only goes where the Labour vote is rock solid.

devongirl Wed 07-Jun-17 14:52:19

roses I would have thought you would have been pleased about that - since he would be preaching to the converted - instead of critical.

trisher Wed 07-Jun-17 14:56:46

Haven't things changed? At the start of this election there were people saying no one wanted Corbyn and no one would vote for him. Now he has record crowds it's because he only goes where the Labour vote is strong. TM and Boris of course only perform to invited audiences and they aren't that big.

rosesarered Wed 07-Jun-17 15:04:42

Why would it please me devongirl hmm I don't mind where he goes, but in order to attract crowds and look good he only goes to Labour places.

rosesarered Wed 07-Jun-17 15:05:20

He enjoys preaching to the converted, less heckling.

Rigby46 Wed 07-Jun-17 16:02:03

Just like TM then

phoenix Wed 07-Jun-17 16:13:52

BBC Labour biased shock first I've heard of it.

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 16:43:27

skwawkbox.org/2017/06/07/video-signs-even-their-heartlands-that-the-tories-will-be-sweating-ge17/

To cheer Labour followers up, and watch a silly Tory who happens to be the MP for Keighley saying what he thought the crowd wanted to hear.

Tegan2 Wed 07-Jun-17 18:28:19

grin!
I wish I could post the link to Jaoob Rees Mogg wearing the biggest rosette I've ever seen anyone wear; have been having many chuckles over it.....

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 18:36:36

I find this frightening.

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durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 18:44:44

The best tweet on Corbyn's rainbow and May's van was "Looks like God is voting Labour."

Another one was "M6 blocked by huge metaphor."

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 18:46:42

Have you changed your prediction yet, Rigby?
I am still on for Labour having a small majority.

Rigby46 Wed 07-Jun-17 18:52:01

If anything,dj I would up the majority to nearer 80 now

rosesarered Wed 07-Jun-17 19:05:22

Blimey! You're hopeful.

varian Wed 07-Jun-17 19:28:14

For most of my 70+ years I have been an optomist, but I'm afraid after the ghastly events of last year I have become a pessimist.

I am afraid that TM and her dreadful party will win. I hope me prediction is wrong.

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 19:30:06

So what has May managed to do to make you increase your number, Rigby?

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 19:32:26

I agree with this.

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 20:32:24

Rigby, are you really Paul Waugh of Huffpost?
He's the only other person I have read who has said 80.

Take notice of this, and I will be right.

think-left.org/2017/06/07/turn-away-from-the-lies-of-the-right-wing-press-and-choose-peace-love-and-justice-toriesout/

Tegan2 Wed 07-Jun-17 20:53:41

According to the latest poll I've seen Rigby is right and I'm inclined to agree. What that means for the future of this country I can't even begin to imagine but, if that's what people want, sobeit. The next couple of years are going to be very interesting to say the least. However, as with brexit, the percentage of people concerned about having each party leader as PM seems to be 50/50 on most issues which means that, even if the Conservatives get a huge majority 50% of the people aren't happy with what they're doing at any given time .And if, as seems likely, there is a breakaway centre group formed, what about the people who voted Labour because of Corbyns ideas and ideologies?

durhamjen Wed 07-Jun-17 21:42:12

Well, I've seen what they call a Comres eve of election poll, but it does not give dates and directs me to one four days old.
So can you tell me which one you've seen, Tegan.
Aren't you interested in betting? What are the betting shops saying?

Tegan2 Wed 07-Jun-17 21:50:51

I think it's 10/1 on on a tory win.