Off Topic Politics Thread

Labour hold Darlington. That's good news as the Tories targeted that seat.

 

That's a big hold that: Darlington was a massive Tory target.

 

You're screwed Theresa.

 

Labour confident of taking Sheffield Hallam from Nick Clegg.

 

Turnout way up in Southampton:

Test - 68% from 62% last time
Itchen - 79% from 62% last time!

 

Labour could gain seat in South West from Tories: Sutton and Devonport.

 

Scotland is going to be really interesting: SNP losing seats to Tories, Lib Dems as expected, but also Labour surprisingly on course to gain some.

 

I just wish Labour's own politicians could let go of their bland, middle ground, Tory-lite policies and get behind Corbyn!

 

I think that is changing now though - Jack Straw and Douglas Alexander, both of the New Labour regime, very very complimentary about JC and the campaign.

 

Some saying Labour GAIN Vale of Clwyd from Tories.

 

Labour hold Wrexham - another target seat for the Tories.

 

Labour hold Wrexham.

 

Labour doing remarkably well in these marginal seats.

 

Labour gain Rutherglen & Hamilton from SNP.

 

First Welsh result is my constituency and as expected a Labour hold for Nia Griffiths. No turnout figure yet but I'm expecting to be in the high 70s.

Why can't we have an election on Friday - I've got to work in 7 hours!! (apologies to those who work on weekends)

 

And winning again in Scotland - wonderful to see.

 

SNP are dead

 

Adnams Southwold Bitter for me, picked up some in the bargain bin at Asda....90p a bottle..

 

Looks like the electorate have a been a bit smarter this time tactically...