Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh
it's been nothing but bad news for the Government, internal arguments tearing the Tory Party apart, seemingly endless bad press and bad feelings towards government initiatives (Doctors strike, EU Referendum, Universal Credits, Disability Living Allowance changes, etc. etc.)
|
and you still support them
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh
btw, winning the by-election in Sheffield Brightside & Hillsborough was a bit a foregone conclusion, wasn't it, what with it being a very safe seat, and the widow of the previous incumbent standing for Labour?
|
An increased majority in Sheffield, and increased Labour vote nationally (btw, the widow mention is a bit low for you Hugh..).
Not pretending it's a fantastic night for Labour, just not the meltdown some were predicting/hoping for. I get the feeling Jezza might be a bit of a slow burner - some on the right seem to be obsessed daily with him, suggesting he's more of a threat than they let on.