OT - New Prime Minister now we need an election!

[swaledale]

So we have a new Prime Minister, elected only by her constituents and Tory MP's those so concerned about our Sovereignty and democracy must surely want a general election so the government has a genuine mandate?

[Andy_Faber]

So we have a new Prime Minister, elected only by her constituents and Tory MP's those so concerned about our Sovereignty and democracy must surely want a general election so the government has a genuine mandate?

only if you want Labour completely Mullered and UKIP as the official opposition

[Manofpride]

I'm no conservative voter, and no way did I want May running the Country but to have an election now the way things are would be a bit daft imo. Lets give her a chance to see what she can do. I must admit that I don't have much faith in her but we have to let May have her day! She might even push the self destruct button!

[ramspride]

Let's hope it's not a Mayday.��

[ramAnag]

So we have a new Prime Minister, elected only by her constituents and Tory MP's those so concerned about our Sovereignty and democracy must surely want a general election so the government has a genuine mandate?

Personally I don't think there's much of a mandate for either this government or the move to leave the EU at the moment Swale, but Andy F is probably right. Any sort of opposition is in such complete disarray at the moment - Angela Eagle ffs - that an election could be completely counter productive and would possibly only provide an opportunity for the wretched Arron Banks to create more bother.
Frankly having seen our MP's at such close quarters recently, and especially the Tories childishly banging their desks prior to lining up for the photograph with their beloved new leader yesterday, I have to admit to increased sympathy for Guy Fawkes. There's some real talent in this country, unfortunately little of it is to be found in Westminster imo..

[Manofpride]

i have to admit to increased sympathy for guy fawkes.

[Akwesasne]

He was the only person to enter Parliament with honest intentions.

[Oldtimeram]

"Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it".

We all know who said that, but it all sounds rather similar 80 years on!

[ramAnag]

"Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it".

We all know who said that, but it all sounds rather similar 80 years on!

Spot on OTR. Certainly what happened with the 'battle bus' slogan but all sides are at it. Aside from a tiny minority, lies, vanity and lack of integrity seem to be the essential prerequisites of today's politicians, plus they all seem a little bit dim too.

Get rid of the buggers...put a proven teacher in charge of Education, a doctor in charge of Health, a military man (or woman) at Defence and make Branson or Sugar the new Chancellor. Save a fortune and get some proper expertise in the job. Politicians...what are they good for? Put them all in Room 101 with the Estate Agents.

Maybe the word 'politics' comes from the words 'poly'...meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'little blood sucking leeches'.

[ramspride]

Personally I don't think there's much of a mandate for either this government or the move to leave the EU at the moment Swale, but Andy F is probably right. Any sort of opposition is in such complete disarray at the moment - Angela Eagle ffs - that an election could be completely counter productive and would possibly only provide an opportunity for the wretched Arron Banks to create more bother.
Frankly having seen our MP's at such close quarters recently, and especially the Tories childishly banging their desks prior to lining up for the photograph with their beloved new leader yesterday, I have to admit to increased sympathy for Guy Fawkes. There's some real talent in this country, unfortunately little of it is to be found in Westminster imo..

Well he was the only one to go to the parliament with good intentions