Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35968661)

It is necessary to remind people of what Corbyn would do as many of May's detractors are left wing and would vote for Corbyn in a heartbeat. When they criticise the actions of the Conservatives, it is a sobering thought to take a look at Corbyn's alternative aspirations.

Any idiot can criticise. But if you criticise, you should have a viable alternative.

I know that not all those on the left of politics support Corbyn, but that's who you'd get if you voted Labour.

Regarding the issue of raising spending, paying down borrowing and maintaining or cutting taxes, yes you can, but it's a matter of degree. The intention is still to reduce the deficit and our debts, but not so quickly now so we can ease off the austerity.

Even Corbyn wouldn't have put £12bn extra into the NHS! But that move will gain a lot of public support, and the Chancellor and PM have certainly caught the public mood with that one.

Of course, if you are now indicating your disapproval of such a sum of money being allocated to our health service, that would be a bit of a U-turn for you, I would suggest! :D

Originally Posted by Angua (Post 35968696)

This perfectly highlights the problems with our electoral system. No party has to listen to anyone but their membership and backers. The ordinary voters are left with somewhat of Hobsons choice.

Originally Posted by Angua (Post 35968696)

This perfectly highlights the problems with our electoral system. No party has to listen to anyone but their membership and backers. The ordinary voters are left with somewhat of Hobsons choice.

Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35968706)

Best way is to look at the incumbent party and see how terrific or useless they have been. Perhaps to ignore party politics altogether and to look at and research about the person you will be voting for as an MP.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35968707)

However if you live in a 'non swing seat', which most are, your vote is virtually pointless. Every vote should count for something, but it depends which constituency you're in under our system.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35968708)

We live in a swing seat and given what has transpired in the last few years we shall certainly be voting on a good many issues affecting our constituency.

Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35968706)

Best way is to look at the incumbent party and see how terrific or useless they have been. Perhaps to ignore party politics altogether and to look at and research about the person you will be voting for as an MP.

Originally Posted by Angua (Post 35968751)

In too many seats it really does not seem to matter what the MP is like, they will be elected to parliament because they are wearing the right colour rosette.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35969846)

So much for strong and stable government...

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35969927)

It depends on what you are comparing it with, Den.

When you look at Corbyn's lot, Theresa appears to be in firm control! ;)

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35969927)

It depends on what you are comparing it with, Den.

When you look at Corbyn's lot, Theresa appears to be in firm control! ;)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35969928)

We are not talking about Corbyn and his calamities as there is a separate thread for that if you noticed.;)

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Well there is nothing like the blind leading the blind as you keep deluding yourself that everything is nice and rosy in HMG and you won't go far wrong.;)