renton Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) If it's July it'll be too soon for Swinney to do much about the SNP polling position and they are likely to get fragged. I'm surprised at Sunak not trying to waiy out one more budget cycle in the hope of a big giveaway but perhaps he's eager enough to get out of dodge and start a new life over in the States.... Edited May 22 by renton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 The rumours of an early election are still going on. from the Mail though Quote The drama is threatening to set the Tory tinderbox ablaze, with MPs telling MailOnline that Mr Sunak has a 'death wish' and the Parliamentary party will go 'nuts' if he tries to call an election. There are claims that 1922 chair Graham Brady is now accepting texts voicing no confidence in the leader. One former Cabinet minister said: 'There will be queues outside Graham Brady's door.' Another senior backbencher told MailOnline that even if Mr Sunak went to see the King they could attempt a coup to try to prevent the writ being moved to dissolve Parliament. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Sunak must be very confident of a Rwanda flight taking off soon if he is going to call an election now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 What seems to be causing this is cabinet ministers cancelling travel plans and TV appearances. Cameron home from albania early; Shapps delaying his trip; Hunt pulling out of Robert Peston, etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS_FFC Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 42 minutes ago, renton said: If it's July it'll be too soon for Swinney to do much about the SNP polling position and they are likely to get fragged. I'm surprised at Sunak not trying to waiy out one more budget cycle in the hope of a big giveaway but perhaps he's eager enough to get out of dodge and start a new life over in the States.... In a way it’s not a bad thing for Swinney. Having an election so soon into his time as leader, he doesn’t really have to own the result. If the SNP make major losses now he can just throw the last guy under the bus. If the poll was held 6-9 months into his tenure and they made huge losses, that could be a resignation matter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 David Cameron had to fly home early from this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 General election speculation feels different this time The BBC saying it could be on, too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Full respect to these absolute mad lads. Tory backbenchers going to vote out Sunak if he calls an election so they can hang onto their seats for a few more months. Absolute legends, committed to the chaos. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) I'm not particularly happy about this as a US resident. I want to enjoy the coverage of lots of worstcunts getting their Portillo moment, but knowing they'll be replaced by almost equally as shit c***s means I'm loth to hold back on my day of getting patriotically pished for Murica. Edited May 22 by carpetmonster 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Genny Lec 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Genny genny Lec lec 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 *banging the table in time to the chant, getting progressively louder and more unhinged" GENNY LEC GENNY LEC GENNY LEC GENNY LEC GENNY LEC 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 In anticipation (though the title is so misguided). Meet the new boss, same as the old boss… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Guardian going with a "sources" news story now https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/22/rishi-sunak-will-call-general-election-for-july-in-surprise-move-sources 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: In anticipation (though the title is so misguided). Meet the new boss, same as the old boss… Is this about you voting for Brexit to speed up Scottish independence? Because you certainly got fooled there! Edited May 22 by ICTChris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I will be voting for the party known as the Scottish National Party, perhaps better known by the abbreviation SNP. Thank you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Can someone please explain how Tory MPs think submitting letters of no confidence will stop an election? No matter what internal party soap opera they have going on, Sunak remains the PM until he pops along to Buck House and says cheerio to Charlie. And as PM, it remains his right to ask Charlie to dissolve Parliament. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Just now, The Master said: Can someone please explain how Tory MPs think submitting letters of no confidence will stop an election? No matter what internal party soap opera they have going on, Sunak remains the PM until he pops along to Buck House and says cheerio to Charlie. And as PM, it remains his right to ask Charlie to dissolve Parliament. I'd laugh myself inside out if the election was called and the Tories announced a leadership campaign to happen at the same time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Khaki Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, scottsdad said: What seems to be causing this is cabinet ministers cancelling travel plans and TV appearances. Cameron home from albania early; Shapps delaying his trip; Hunt pulling out of Robert Peston, etc Pardon? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 1 minute ago, Boo Khaki said: Pardon? I was wondering if anyone would spot that! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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