Could this cause problems for May, at the very least a by-election or two may happen. I believe that there are possibly up to around 30 seats that could be affected and with the Tories only have a majority of 16 in the House of Commons: Tory MP 'interviewed under caution by police over election spending' | The Independent
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Well it could actually. These were all marginal seats so if, for example, by-elections had to be called in enough of them and the Tories lost those seats to other parties then they wouldn't have a majority in the house of commons which could cause them problems.Originally posted by vetran View Postprobably not its not like there is an opposition.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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The desperation is strong in this one!!Originally posted by darmstadt View PostWell it could actually. These were all marginal seats so if, for example, by-elections had to be called in enough of them and the Tories lost those seats to other parties then they wouldn't have a majority in the house of commons which could cause them problems.
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Pointless, the damage will be irreversible by then. And no one will receive a custodial sentence."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Note he said "other parties" not "Labour".Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostThe desperation is strong in this one!!
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