Gordon brown resigns as pm!

jamespir

i dont think he will

Harry_Powell

kaisersoze wrote: »

Surely though Cameron cant be that happy with this result. A very unpopular (unelected) PM, a labour party riddled with in fighting, a world recession, banking collapses, high unemployment, national debt at a record high and still he cant get a big enough majority to create his own government.

Despite what it looks like, something did not go right for the tories. This election should have been like labour in 1997 but there was no Michael Portillo moments, to be honest it all felt a bit flat, this was supposed to be the tories moment.

Perhaps there are more people with a vested interest in keeping Labour in office. Certainly the public sector is bloated under Labour and these people rightly worry that their jobs (or non-jobs in some cases) will be under threat from a conservative government.

PhylPho

kaisersoze wrote: »

This election should have been like labour in 1997 but there was no Michael Portillo moments, to be honest it all felt a bit flat, this was supposed to be the tories moment.

I guess it depends on what you feel like savouring.

One of the most obnoxious, untalented, self-serving politicians ever to get undeservedly promoted to high office was a significant player in Brown's Government.

With no background in Law, no experience of running a business or large organisation -- but yet *another* New Labour politician armed with a PPE: what is it about that qualification which New Labour seems to prize above all else? -- this mediocrity brought neither expertise nor gravitas to a role which demands both. Personal greed, however, there was in abundance.

The high office was that of Home Secretary. The politician was Jacqui Smith.

I didn't actually see her tearfully losing her Parliamentary seat but even without the visuals it's still a joy to learn she's been chucked out with no prospect of return: it would be a singularly suicidal constituency party that ever decided to adopt her as a candidate.

It was also wonderful to hear of Nick Griffin's latest failure and, at local level, the total wipe-out of all BNP Councillors in their Barking stronghold.

There may not have been a Portillo Moment. But knowing that Jacqui Smith's political career has crashed and burned is good enough for me.:rotfl:

PS: Forgot to add: the ending of the political careeer of one of New Labour's "golden boys" was also great news. The Party machine had high hopes for Tom McNulty because of his apparent 'man of the people' appeal. He looked good and sounded just like yer ordinary average voter. Well, a voter with access to an expense account funded from the public purse.

Jonbvn

PhylPho wrote: »

The high office was that of Home Secretary. The politician was Jacqui Smith.

There may not have been a Portillo Moment. But knowing that Jacqui Smith's political career has crashed and burned is good enough for me.

In other news, the body of a man believed to be the husband of former home secretary Jacqui Smith has been discovered in a wheelie bin on the outskirts of Redditch with a VHS copy of Creamy Jugs IV sticking out of his badly bruised face.

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/business/lord-ashcroft-to-buy-belgium-instead-201005072708/

Gorgeous_George

On the other hand, more than 75% of those eligible to vote, did NOT vote for the Tories (even more didn't vote Labour of course).

Of those who actually voted, 2 out of 3 did NOT vote Tory (despite the unpopularity of Gordon Brown and the unprecedented media campaign to get Cameron into No 10). 3 out of 4 didn't vote Labour and 4 out of 5 didn't vote Lib Dem. We don't know how many Lib Dem voters would have chosen Tory or labour as second choice.
It is my guess that more of those that didn't vote would have voted Labour rather than Tory but that is just (pointless) speculation.

Gordon Brown has no option but to wait and see. If the Tories meet the Lib Dem's asking price, Gordon will resign (probably quite happily). If not, a Lib Dem/Labour pact may be considered and failing that a minority Tory Government would take over. I would have preferred a majority government of any colour (well, red or blue).

GG

chris_m

Gorgeous_George wrote: »

I would have preferred a majority government of any colour (well, red or blue).

Me too, although prferably not Clown and co. A true majority would have given stability whichever way though..
However, if a decent coalition can be brokered (i.e. properly defined and agreed so as to avoid any bickering later) it would mean the Lib Dems could act as a moderating influence and keep their partner party honest.

treliac

Harry_Powell wrote: »

GORDON BROWN RESIGNS AS PM!


Is the headline I can't wait to see!

I don't think you'll be waiting much longer.

Harry_Powell

treliac wrote: »

I don't think you'll be waiting much longer.

Just like a broken clock or an MSE 'bear', I'll be right eventually!

chris_m

Harry_Powell wrote: »

GORDON BROWN RESIGNS AS PM!


Is the headline I can't wait to see!

Here you are then ;-)
Not exactly "resigns" but good enough, as long as it's soon enough.

elfen

I have been waiting for this with baited breath. Now here's the hope Clegg and Cameron work their differences out and go for a coalition govt - would love to see Cameron as PM and Clegg as Deputy PM - somehow if Cameron ever left Clegg would be MUCH better as PM than Brown ever was