rik2304 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 A worrying resurgence for the Conservative Party in Scotland. What does this point to? The simple embarrassing failure of the Labour party? Or a warning for the SNP to calm down with the independence talk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunblanemike Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 A low turnout has helped them. Less than 60% last I heard. A pal on fb has put a message up asking who the f*ck still votes Tory in Scotland. I don't get it either, particularly when you see the job their southern brethrens are doing of ruining the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 No overall majority for SNP. Good news for democracy. HertsAgain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Just when you thought it was safe to go back. To all who voted Conservative, is there a news blackout about what they are doing south of the border? Think I might retire to Tenerife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 The news is filtering through down south seemingly................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Good showing from the Greens. More MSPs than the Lib Dems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I think the outcome is more to do with the shape Labour's in rather than anything the Tories have done? Also the SNP honeymoon wearing off a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintj Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I think Labour imploding multiple times since Indy Ref and a little voter apathy is a probable cause. To me, the Tories with Ruth in charge are the only real Unionist party in Scotland that can actually be any kind of opposition to the SNP. Rennie and Dugdale are just a couple of bams. Despite that the SNP came close to beating the system again, falling short by 2, no bad going.Shame the Greens didn't get some more in the door though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Are Labour still an actual real political party? I thought they were a parody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Not so long ago you could put a red rosette on a monkey in Glasgow & it would have got voted in. Never thought I would see the day they couldn't get a MSP in the whole of Glasgow.Mind you it was on the cards as Dugdale is a lightweight. Fair Maid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 The only thing that's changed is that it's now a yellow rosette. John Mason getting in is an embarrassment. Horrible man. Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 IMO Scottish politics is now caught on a hook. A constitutional bun fight is all that matters......interesting how everyone blames the Labour Party for everything even the Tory resurgence I suppose myths are real in terms of consequences. The only party who talked issues was the Labour Party the rest postured about the constitution................the SNP doing the work of the right since 1934, and they still are! Tartan Tory or Real Tory......coke or pepsi, the organised working class out of office and reduced to 20% of the vote....well done all you patriots get yer flags oot.............. while the footbanks grow and public services are scrapped or sold off! sixties saintee and uphallsaint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 I'm not that close to it (living down here in England) but it seems to me that the SNP got a shot across their bows with the loss of their majority? I suppose it depends who those who deserted the SNP voted for, you'd kind of assume labour, or maybe liberal, but tory?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 No one deserted the SNP. Their vote increased. The Tories rose to a derisory 22%. The unionist/racist/Sevco vote is coelescing around Roothie because Dugdale is feckin useless, has no idea what her party stands for, and is perceived as soft on independence. Despite all the media shit, nothing much really changed. uphallsaint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fair Maid Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 I go by the handbags, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 IMO Scottish politics is now caught on a hook. A constitutional bun fight is all that matters......interesting how everyone blames the Labour Party for everything even the Tory resurgence I suppose myths are real in terms of consequences. The only party who talked issues was the Labour Party the rest postured about the constitution................the SNP doing the work of the right since 1934, and they still are! Tartan Tory or Real Tory......coke or pepsi, the organised working class out of office and reduced to 20% of the vote....well done all you patriots get yer flags oot.............. while the footbanks grow and public services are scrapped or sold off!Now i know why i like you Smarmy, need Neil Findlay as leader. Smarmy Arab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not into Politics -the folk are as corrupt as each other -why is it that Tony Blair is still walking free following the Iraq war etc - Why do we pamper to Uncle Sam and like little lost sheep follow them into war.Politicians are paid a very good wage considering the length of time they are in Government yet still milk the system both here and in Brussels.Amazing when the Independence vote was about to take place HOW the so called big 3 made time to venture north yet are now fighting over whether the UK should stay in Europe Boris v Dave.Farmers in Scotland particularly in the Borders have always supported the Tories a they know they will get subsidies from Westminster and Europe -so it will be interesting how they vote IF the UK leaves via Brexit bearing in mind the SNP would welcome staying in the European community as they see the benefits of doing so for Scotland as a whole.Yeah the Tories are taking advantage of Labours demise BUT will it be the same result in Scotland if there is a UK exit.Thats where the SNP will benefit and as a result another Scottish referendum.Shit that was a political message ---SORRY Jiangsu Sainty and fazman1977 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazman1977 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Not into Politics -the folk are as corrupt as each other -why is it that Tony Blair is still walking free following the Iraq war etc - Why do we pamper to Uncle Sam and like little lost sheep follow them into war.Politicians are paid a very good wage considering the length of time they are in Government yet still milk the system both here and in Brussels.Amazing when the Independence vote was about to take place HOW the so called big 3 made time to venture north yet are now fighting over whether the UK should stay in Europe Boris v Dave.Farmers in Scotland particularly in the Borders have always supported the Tories a they know they will get subsidies from Westminster and Europe -so it will be interesting how they vote IF the UK leaves via Brexit bearing in mind the SNP would welcome staying in the European community as they see the benefits of doing so for Scotland as a whole.Yeah the Tories are taking advantage of Labours demise BUT will it be the same result in Scotland if there is a UK exit.Thats where the SNP will benefit and as a result another Scottish referendum.Shit that was a political message ---SORRYno apology required and you made several very valid points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Saw one of FB earlierNappies and politicians should be changed frequently, both for the same reason HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's what worries me about the SNP, although I continue to vote for them with the bigger prize in mind. One stat that's not been covered by the media is that support for independence, at around 49% according to polls, may now be running ahead of support for the SNP, which is bizarre in a situation where the SNP just scored the highest % vote of any party in Western Europe. At least it isn't boring. We've got the result of the Eu ref to come, with the possibility that Scotland might keep England in Europe, which is beyond hilarious, then next year the probable complete removal of Labour from Scottish local government, which is well overdue. It will be very interesting to see the books in some councils after decade of corrupt labour rule. Meanwhile the Tories will probably rise to 23 or even 24%, which the media will declare as extraordinary", a "revolution" etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's what worries me about the SNP, although I continue to vote for them with the bigger prize in mind. One stat that's not been covered by the media is that support for independence, at around 49% according to polls, may now be running ahead of support for the SNP, which is bizarre in a situation where the SNP just scored the highest % vote of any party in Western Europe. At least it isn't boring. We've got the result of the Eu ref to come, with the possibility that Scotland might keep England in Europe, which is beyond hilarious, then next year the probable complete removal of Labour from Scottish local government, which is well overdue. It will be very interesting to see the books in some councils after decade of corrupt labour rule. Meanwhile the Tories will probably rise to 23 or even 24%, which the media will declare as extraordinary", a "revolution" etc etc.Dont start crowing to soon AS, how many Nats under investigation/ had whip removed, and how much did Tasmina raise and hand over from her Charity ??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Two, not even questioned by police, and Tasmina received public apologies from the paper that made up that story about her six months ago. Keep up. Meanwhile, 26 Tory MPs are under criminal investigation for electoral fraud. Oldermoresensiblepack, HelsinkiSaintee, saintj and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_saint Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 little englanders are going to force the uk out of europe, which will trigger the breakup of the unon - much instability ahead. id cash in on your house value sooner rather than later (ive been reading the dailymail so maybe ill invest in antizombie weapons too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 That's what worries me about the SNP, although I continue to vote for them with the bigger prize in mind. One stat that's not been covered by the media is that support for independence, at around 49% according to polls, may now be running ahead of support for the SNP, which is bizarre in a situation where the SNP just scored the highest % vote of any party in Western Europe. At least it isn't boring. We've got the result of the Eu ref to come, with the possibility that Scotland might keep England in Europe, which is beyond hilarious, then next year the probable complete removal of Labour from Scottish local government, which is well overdue. It will be very interesting to see the books in some councils after decade of corrupt labour rule. Meanwhile the Tories will probably rise to 23 or even 24%, which the media will declare as extraordinary", a "revolution" etc etc.I love stats.......where did you see that 49% support for indy? Last I saw was 42%....remember also the shy unionist counterbalance which is why the polls were pushed to the edge of their margin of error (4%) in 2014 ref. The Snp did of course win comfortably, but 47% of the vote...on a 55% turnout is circa 26% of the population, 1 in 4 hardly a mandate for anything....and a major seepage of support compared to previous plebicites. This may be easily dismissed by their supporters, but on with these figure there is an inherant legitimacy question over any major constitutional change such as 2nd ref. IMO they have reached their high water mark and will find it increasingly difficult to blame anyone and everyone for everything....with Ruth spliting unionist vote we may remain in a state of stasis for a number of years, but 0 evidence of any slide towards indy, not in any meaningful sense. HertsAgain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Bless. Tick tock. You're an educated, intelligent guy Smarmy. Why back a party that has colluded in the impoverishment of the class your party is supposed to support? All they're interested in is their blood sucking jobs and expenses. Do the right thing, vote for a progressive, left of centre party. No one believes in old men filling in dodgy expenses claims pretending to be socialists anymore. 16 year old school leavers have got it, the old ladies the Labour Party lied to repeatedly about their pensions have got it. Get with the programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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