Originally posted by SueEllen
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thats a bit harsh
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Originally posted by AtW View PostI'd expect Labour to start panicing soon - probably right after local elections when I hope they will get whacked - I am going to vote myself.
"Their confidence in the economy - the "feel-good factor" - has dropped to its lowest level recorded.
"Essex man", the typical family voter seen as the key to election success, in particular appears to be deserting Labour.
Increasing anxiety has left Labour trailing the Conservatives by 14 points. Some 43 per cent of people plan to vote Tory compared with 29 per cent for Labour. Seventeen per cent would vote Liberal Democrat. "
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...8/npoll128.xml
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Gordon Brown and Tony Blair (as well as other cabinet ministers) should be charged with treason by Her Majesty
My local Labour MP (Jim Fitzpatrick) knocked on my door a couple of Saturday mornings ago, for the first time ever.
I wouldn't have thought that he would think he would get a good reception in the block that I live in, and from the tone of his voice it didn't sound like he was expecting to.
So, what prompted him to try?
Tower Hamlets was always a rock solid Labour area. The conservatives won the three local seats on the council at the last election, but that was only because George Galloway's Respect party split the labour vote.
It won't be the same next time and it will be mostly labour again. Or will it?
Which way are the Eastern Europeans most inclined to vote? That is a factor that has not been in play before.
East London has always been the part of London that immigrants settle first, before moving onwards and upwards. The eastern european presence has become more noticeable in the last year. My local off licence has started stocking Polish lager.
Maybe then, there is more for Labour to be worried about than we might think?Comment
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Eastern Europeans won't vote.
I don't think the Labour reached bottom yet because the financial crisis in only starting to have effect.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostEastern Europeans won't vote.
I don't think the Labour reached bottom yet because the financial crisis in only starting to have effect.
BUT, he's never bothered with mine before. Why now?Comment
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Originally posted by Gonzo View PostI know that knocking on doors is part of an MP's job.
BUT, he's never bothered with mine before. Why now?
Labour MPs are certainly fearing bloodbath in the next elections and I hope it will happen - so they are probably starting early.
Or maybe Brown is going to announce general election in May, not sure if he is allowed to do it with such a short notice?Comment
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