Blair To Call General Election In October

[sir_drinks_alot]

in a shock move today it's been revealed that pm tony blair
is considering calling a snap election this winter for more
look here

[luftys]

Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot

in a shock move today it's been revealed that pm tony blair
is considering calling a snap election this winter for more

just wat I said in the other thread
lib dems: we will scrap council tax

[MovedGoalPosts]

As that BBC article indicates it's about guessing the feelgood factor, and the USA presidential election results potential must scare Blair. At the same time the Conservatives are improving thier strength all the time. Going to the polls sooner, gives the Tories less time to really get their act together.

As an aside, is it right that the PM can choose the timing of an election? Our local government works on a fixed term of office before a poll. Why can the government of the day, choose when it thinks it has the best chance of winning?

[sir_drinks_alot]

i don't think the pm will take the risk of calling a snap election
just look what happend whan Edward Heath did it in october
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