UK Intelligence report in to Russian interference in UK Elections/Scottish Referendum - Page 2

Carth · 17-07-2020, 16:24

It works though doesn't it?

Well it seems to draw a massive amount of people stupid enough to be taken in by it

1andrew1 · 17-07-2020, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Mick

But the Russians appeared to be helping Corbyn, with these illicit obtained documents, so what gives?

Enough of the silly humourless attempts, every time Hugh posts something. Are you not bothered about the leaking or you just posting today, in sarky response mode with a wink or smiley?

If so, pathetic Andrew, pathetic.

I have been critical many times on here that the Russia report has not been released, so I am delighted that this it is finally seeing the light of day as I hope everyone on this forum is too. I'm seeing a concerted effort to try and make Corbyn the headline here in some quarters and I say what I see.

**Maggy** · 17-07-2020, 23:00

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/po...LKKSdWEwUPxyag

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The Intelligence and Security Committee has unanimously agreed that it will publish the Report on Russia prepared by its predecessor “before the house rises for the summer recess”, it has been revealed this morning.

The ruling comes just hours after Dr Julian Lewis was appointed as chair of the committee, much to the dismay of the Prime Minister.

It was expected that Chris Grayling would take the role with members reportedly being “whipped” to support the former transport secretary despite concerns about his expertise.

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According to a senior Whitehall source the cross-party report into illicit Russian activities in Britain could have been suppressed because it raises questions over the validity of the referendum result.

So if Labour were so complicit why wasn't the report released months ago? Why was it sat on for so long by the Tories?

1andrew1 · 18-07-2020, 00:47

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Originally Posted by Maggy

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/po...LKKSdWEwUPxyag

So if Labour were so complicit why wasn't the report released months ago? Why was it sat on for so long by the Tories?

denphone · 18-07-2020, 05:30

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Originally Posted by Maggy

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/po...LKKSdWEwUPxyag

So if Labour were so complicit why wasn't the report released months ago? Why was it sat on for so long by the Tories?

Some interesting questions and it would be nice if they could give us the answers.

Sephiroth · 18-07-2020, 10:12

Putin was, is and always will be KGB. So, no brainier.

Kushan · 20-07-2020, 17:00

I love the mental gymnastics going on here.

A Tory government refuses to release a report that would almost certainly damage their election chances and that's somehow Corbyn's fault.

I know it's fun to rag on Corbyn and blame Labour for every failing this country has ever had, but the Tories have been in power for a decade now, any failures are squarely on their head. The sad excuse for an opposition is only to blame for being a shit opposition.

**Mick** · 20-07-2020, 17:28

I like the your almost certain Labour would have beat Conservatives in 2019, we had all the Russian meddled in the EU referendum crap for 3 years, Tories still won, so no, actually things are not "certain" at all. Utter rubbish.

Kushan · 20-07-2020, 17:53

I never said almost certain Labour would have beat the conservatives, I said almost certain it would have damaged their chances. There's a marked difference.

Carth · 20-07-2020, 19:11

Was anyone on here influenced by any Russian interference - in anything requiring a vote?

be honest now

I certainly wasn't, I never gave it a second thought. In fact I voted the same way as I did back in '75 (Europe) . . . about the same time Putin was joining the KGB

In the last decade, I was influenced more by belonging to a 'club' that had a 'level playing field' similar to the back of a Bactrian camel

**Maggy** · 20-07-2020, 19:45

I still want to know why the present government have failed to release the report?

Kushan · 20-07-2020, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Maggy

I still want to know why the present government have failed to release the report?

That's really the crux of the issue. Downplay the report all you want, blame Corbyn even, but ask that question - why was the report not released when it should have been?

Even if you're a diehard tory, you should be questioning their actions.

pip08456 · 20-07-2020, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Carth

Was anyone on here influenced by any Russian interference - in anything requiring a vote?

be honest now

I certainly wasn't, I never gave it a second thought. In fact I voted the same way as I did back in '75 (Europe) . . . about the same time Putin was joining the KGB

In the last decade, I was influenced more by belonging to a 'club' that had a 'level playing field' similar to the back of a Bactrian camel

Join the club!

denphone · 20-07-2020, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Kushan

That's really the crux of the issue. Downplay the report all you want, blame Corbyn even, but ask that question - why was the report not released when it should have been?

Even if you're a diehard tory, you should be questioning their actions.

Exactly.

pip08456 · 20-07-2020, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Kushan

That's really the crux of the issue. Downplay the report all you want, blame Corbyn even, but ask that question - why was the report not released when it should have been?

Even if you're a diehard tory, you should be questioning their actions.

Anyone would think it was a revelation that Russia would even attempt to interfere with any election anywhere in the world.