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Previously on "European Elections (UK) 23 May 2019"

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post
    Especially the Brexiters, They have two chips - on on each shoulder.
    The perfect accompaniment to a fried egg face and pineapple ring hat. Just don't ask about the brown sauce source.

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  • NotAllThere
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    We could all chip in a bit.
    Especially the Brexiters, They have two chips - on on each shoulder.

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
    Not many people vote, but perhaps that will change this year, but £5k is quite a lot to drop without some hope of a refund for deferred success.

    I hadn't read far enough into it to realise there was an additional payment on top of the €1800 bribe.
    We could all chip in a bit.

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    We'll start the Vassalage Party.
    Can we not get Belusconi over to the UK to start a BungaBunga party?

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
    I may pay the €1800 to get my name on the ballot. I don't have any policies yet but can I rely on your vote?
    We'll start the Vassalage Party.

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  • Yorkie62
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
    Not many people vote, but perhaps that will change this year, but £5k is quite a lot to drop without some hope of a refund for deferred success.

    I hadn't read far enough into it to realise there was an additional payment on top of the €1800 bribe.
    Could be a lot worse, you might have invested £150M in Debenhams.

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  • ladymuck
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    Originally posted by DaveB View Post
    Was considering the same if the extension goes for a year. The deposit is £5000 though, refundable as long as you get more than 2.5% of the vote.

    https://www.electoralcommission.org....-candidate.pdf
    Not many people vote, but perhaps that will change this year, but £5k is quite a lot to drop without some hope of a refund for deferred success.

    I hadn't read far enough into it to realise there was an additional payment on top of the €1800 bribe.

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  • DaveB
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
    I may pay the €1800 to get my name on the ballot. I don't have any policies yet but can I rely on your vote?
    Was considering the same if the extension goes for a year. The deposit is £5000 though, refundable as long as you get more than 2.5% of the vote.

    https://www.electoralcommission.org....-candidate.pdf

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  • Yorkie62
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
    I may pay the €1800 to get my name on the ballot. I don't have any policies yet but can I rely on your vote?
    What makes you think you need any policies. The only policy you need is a promise to attend and to claim your pension.

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  • ladymuck
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    I may pay the €1800 to get my name on the ballot. I don't have any policies yet but can I rely on your vote?

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by Mordac View Post
    That's assuming anyone's going to vote in the Euro elections. Unless we're given a credible Brexit alternative party, I'm going to cross out one of the names and change it to Brexit, and put my X there. Childish I know, but no more so than what's happening in the House of Commons right now.
    Make sure you use a gammon coloured crayon. That will show 'em.

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  • meridian
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    Originally posted by Mordac View Post
    That's assuming anyone's going to vote in the Euro elections. Unless we're given a credible Brexit alternative party, I'm going to cross out one of the names and change it to Brexit, and put my X there. Childish I know, but no more so than what's happening in the House of Commons right now.
    Nice one, that’s a great plan. You should encourage any Brexit-supporting friends and family to do the same ;-)

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  • Mordac
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
    The EU allocated UK seats elsewhere. And now have to allocate them back.
    That's assuming anyone's going to vote in the Euro elections. Unless we're given a credible Brexit alternative party, I'm going to cross out one of the names and change it to Brexit, and put my X there. Childish I know, but no more so than what's happening in the House of Commons right now.

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  • meridian
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    Originally posted by woohoo View Post
    yup, tbf it was a bit half arsed.
    No, it was fine. Perhaps mine was too subtle.

    President of the European Union - Wikipedia

    The official title President of the European Union (or President of Europe) does not exist

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  • AtW
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
    The EU allocated UK seats elsewhere. And now have to allocate them back.

    Why do the EU put up with this nonsense? Can't we focus on the common enemy? Trump and that guy who looks like Winnie the Poo.....
    It’s called rule of law

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