The new prime minister is.....

[jamesbrown]

And I agree , the TV debates are a total waste of time and effort for all concerned. Just another pointless side show.

Probably, but perhaps not if some of the candidates with little/no experience of scrutiny get through - there's a chance they will wilt, so may as well test it.

[WTFH]

I suspect things might change in the next couple of hours.

[d000hg]

I suspect things might change in the next couple of hours.

I'm not sure. Given the fact we ARE having these debates, it gives people a rare opportunity to take part in a high-level debate in front of the nation (well those who are watching). That's a really valuable experience in itself and has the potential to build some longer-term support.
I would imagine anyone who is planning to stand down would wait until after their time in the spotlight.

[jamesbrown]

Please don't use words you don't know the meaning of. I'm aware that doesn't leave you with many.
I doubt Sue really needs you to white knight for her either.

Oh dear, d000gh's three neurons are all greatly agitated whenever someone mentions Rish!

[d000hg]

Oh dear, d000gh's three neurons are all greatly agitated whenever someone mentions Rish!

Sorry if I bruised your ego. Can we get back to the leadership contest now?
I'm sure J-hole will give you a if you need it.

[SueEllen]

I suspect things might change in the next couple of hours.

The quote "A week in politics is a long time" was wrong it's actually 24 hours.

[jamesbrown]

Can we get back to the leadership contest now?

Just as soon as you stop crying and gnashing, d'ohg!

[d000hg]

Just as soon as you stop crying and gnashing, d'ohg!

What an imagination you have. Let's wind back to who crashed into who's conversation because they couldn't contain their emotions...

[saptastic]

Boris never did hardly any debates or interviews so it is good that people get to see the runners and try to "relate" to them - if that is possible.
Interesting to see if Kemi does well when no one knows of her. I reckon less than 1% of the population knew of her before this contest which is amazing really - now that she is '4th in line' to be PM.
Nick Clegg had a massive bounce post a TV debate.

[SueEllen]

Boris never did hardly any debates or interviews so it is good that people get to see the runners and try to "relate" to them - if that is possible.
Interesting to see if Kemi does well when no one knows of her. I reckon less than 1% of the population knew of her before this contest which is amazing really - now that she is '4th in line' to be PM.
Nick Clegg had a massive bounce post a TV debate.

I agree with Kemi...

Least she can get a good job with Facebook afterwards.