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BBC exit poll

(354 Posts)
Gonegirl Thu 12-Dec-19 22:02:02

They reckon a huge majority for the tories!

Opal Fri 13-Dec-19 06:40:11

I'm delighted with the result, have been watching it all night. The country voted before, and were ignored. We've now voted again, and we are finally going to leave the EU. We saw through Corbyn and his cronies - ignore the electorate at your peril. A bright future is ahead, great day for the UK. Democracy in action.

Eloethan Fri 13-Dec-19 06:40:47

I am disgusted and appalled at the British public voting for such a devious and unprincipled man and party.

travelsafar Fri 13-Dec-19 06:44:14

Was it all just a Brexit Referendum under the guise of an election???????

Opal Fri 13-Dec-19 06:46:06

The time for name calling is over. He's been voted PM with a landslide, so the vast majority don't agree with you. Time to change the record and move on.

annep1 Fri 13-Dec-19 06:49:15

I must echo some of the comments including "heaven help us". In tears this morning. This election was so very important. People will realise this as Labaik said earlier. But regret won't change anything.

GagaJo Fri 13-Dec-19 06:53:27

I'm ashamed to be British.

We've thrown away the poor, the NHS, our wellfare state, any chance for real change. FIRST time I've ever cried at an election result.

Maggiemaybe Fri 13-Dec-19 07:00:09

So, five more years and a clear mandate to do their worst. I dare say me and mine will be all right Jack, but I doubt there’s any bright future ahead for the poor and vulnerable if the last few years are anything to go by.

Opal Fri 13-Dec-19 07:00:47

I'm proud to be British, we haven't thrown anything away! Onwards and upwards, time to accept the result - for the second time of asking.

MawB Fri 13-Dec-19 07:01:05

Rockingchair Fri 13-Dec-19 04:59:27
To quote my Grandmother "We're in a right bugger's muddle now ‘.
The “Andrews ” ( Marr and Neil) could not have put it better !

craftyone Fri 13-Dec-19 07:21:38

I am proud and happy. The silent majority have spoken loud and clear

love0c Fri 13-Dec-19 07:36:33

I am happy and proud too. So happy that it is now clear the majority of people in this country are decent, honest, caring and have ASPIRATIONS!

rosecarmel Fri 13-Dec-19 07:40:58

Can anyone answer travelsafar's question?

Welshwife Fri 13-Dec-19 07:43:35

Well Boris Johnson seemed to think it was!

love0c Fri 13-Dec-19 07:44:03

Yes, you can read it like that. All the 'remainers; who insisted that if we voted again it would be a 'remain' result were wrong. It is a resounding 'Leave'!

annep1 Fri 13-Dec-19 07:44:27

I agree Maggiemaybe.

Perhaps you could explain your statement loveOc. Proud??

GagaJo Fri 13-Dec-19 07:46:04

Opal, YOU try standing in front of poor and hungry children everyday. Trying to teach HUGE classes with no books.

This isn't just 'P'olitics. It is political on a personal level too.

SO yes. I'm ashamed. Ashamed of all of the British that put SELF and MONEY before children, the sick, disabled and needy.

annep1 Fri 13-Dec-19 07:46:11

Gagajo. First time for me too.

Opal Fri 13-Dec-19 07:55:37

I didn't put SELF and MONEY before them Gagajo, I voted for the party that would be best for our economy, because without a strong economy, public services and the welfare state cannot be properly provided. I think the Tories know that they HAVE to deliver for the less fortunate during this term, or the backlash would be huge. Time will tell.

love0c Fri 13-Dec-19 08:00:38

Opal, don't bother. 'Self' and 'Money', they are the two words the Corbynists understand. They think only of themselves and that is why they can not wait to put their hand into someone else's purse!

NfkDumpling Fri 13-Dec-19 08:06:20

Agree Opal. Especially with your 07.00 post.

Opal Fri 13-Dec-19 08:06:24

Watching Good Morning Britain, young Labour supporter called Grace on there, obviously a huge Corbyn supporter, she is SO arrogant and arguing with other Labour centrist supporters. Insults being thrown around on national TV. No wonder the LP are in the State they're in, they can't agree amongst themselves on the way forward!

Sara65 Fri 13-Dec-19 08:08:16

Luckygirl

I agree

GagaJo Fri 13-Dec-19 08:09:37

You know what I find so offensive? Some of you seem to see this as a big game. The 'game' of politics. Those of us that work in the social sectors SEE the results of poverty, day in, day out.

I've lost count of the number of times I've given children food, money, even bringing in clothes etc that I might have at home that would fit them.

So don't accuse me of being mean. Those of YOU who thought of self first are to blame for those poor, hungry, impoverished kids. Vote how you like, but that is the effect of your vote.

Corbyn is gone now. What are you going to call people with social consciences now?

GrannyGravy13 Fri 13-Dec-19 08:24:24

Same old same old!!!!

Conservatives do care, if the entrepreneurs and big business are not encouraged there will be more unemployment, less taxes collected, less investment in infrastructure.

In my opinion as expected anyone who voted for the Conservative Party and admits to it on GN is up for ridicule from the same posters.............boring, insulting and predictable.

Opal Fri 13-Dec-19 08:27:56

No Gagajo I am NOT to blame for those kids. I sympathise greatly with their plight, but their families have to take responsibility for their own children.