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General Election to be called today?

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Jaxjacky Wed 22-May-24 15:31:22

The news feeds are buzzing, July 4th mentioned - ironic.

MayBee70 Sat 25-May-24 19:13:28

Babamaman

I heard Rishi knows he’s going to lose the GE. And that he’s off to work for a tech company in the US!
As if he really needs the stress here in the UK

I also think he’s stabbed the MP’s in the back that were ganging up against him. Hubris methinks. He’ll want to get his children settled into their new schools before the autumn.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 25-May-24 19:55:13

I keep reading that Sunak May throw in the towel before the election.

Probably wishful thinking on some of the right wing if th3 Tory party.

MayBee70 Sat 25-May-24 20:20:43

My gut feeling is that he’s had enough. I can’t quite believe what’s actually happening at this moment in time.

Casdon Sat 25-May-24 20:44:04

It’s fascinating, MayBee70, and exciting for the politics watchers, because it’s so hard to predict what’s going to happen next. I’m expecting a sweating Boris Johnson with a big shiny weapon of victory on a white unicorn along any minute.

Galaxy Sat 25-May-24 21:16:45

I agree Maybee, I also think hes had enough. I suppose I dont really get a sense of a strong commitment to politics from him.

ronib Sat 25-May-24 21:50:19

Casdon I don’t think the Conservatives want to win the next election and are hoping for a hung parliament with maybe an early election 18 months later. But the image of a sweaty Boris Johnson isn’t going to happen in the 2024 election but further down the line I guess! Oh dear …. What a mess…..

MayBee70 Sat 25-May-24 21:50:41

Casdon

It’s fascinating, MayBee70, and exciting for the politics watchers, because it’s so hard to predict what’s going to happen next. I’m expecting a sweating Boris Johnson with a big shiny weapon of victory on a white unicorn along any minute.

Supposedly he phoned his dad up to see if he wanted to stand in one of the constituencies. He’s 83!

DrWatson Sun 26-May-24 02:22:53

Oh, whoopee. Nearly 6 weeks of every flipping news bulletin being devoted to where this or that leader is making tedious speeches that day, and which Minister or Shadow has been wheeled out to try and score some tiny point.

And the chance at some point to enjoy a Sunak-Starmer debate. Pass the cocoa . . .

Gundy Mon 27-May-24 12:46:49

I am so happy for you, all of you, that you will have a chance to VOTE‼️

Sooner, rather than later, unlike our U.S. election season which drags on forever and only makes for more division and hate within the country, not to mention the amount of (wasted) money.

Everyone is looking for change. I wish you peace, fairness, reason and calm. Let the people speak‼️
USA Gundy