SarahBell Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 http://labourlist.org/2017/03/council-by-elections-labour-loses-salford-seat-to-the-conservatives/ Labour lost a seat in Salford to the government last night, as the Conservatives held the other seat up for grabs. In Kersal, Salford, Labour lost the ward to the Conservatives, seeing their vote share drop 21.5 points as the Tories were more stable losing 1.4 points support, according to results reported by Britain Elects. The ward remained Labour during our poor local elections results of 2008. The ward is, according to the 2011 census, 41 per cent Jewish. Many have feared that Labour has lost credibility in the community as a result of the poor handling of anti-Semitism complaints in the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossybabe Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 This is worrying. We need a credible and effective opposition to keep the ruling party in check, no matter which one it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEATH Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bossybabe said: This is worrying. We need a credible and effective opposition to keep the ruling party in check, no matter which one it is. I think it's the SNP now... Things will get worse, Corbyn supported the brexit bill unamended then praised the Lords for amending it. Does anyone not think this guy is bonkers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 56 minutes ago, Bossybabe said: This is worrying. We need a credible and effective opposition to keep the ruling party in check, no matter which one it is. In a multicultural/multiracial society politics gets carved up along identitarian lines. The largest group rules by its majority power. Society ignores or actively persecutes its minorities. Majority rule becomes undemocratic and sometimes tyrannical. Have a read of 'Into the Cannibal's Pot' by Ilana Mercer for more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossybabe Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, hotairmail said: Don't worry, the combined forces of the Establishment are trying to keep them in check. More effective opposition than anything the Commons can muster. True enough. <<gets back on board galley and starts rowing>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken biscuit Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, DEATH said: Things will get worse, Corbyn supported the brexit bill unamended then praised the Lords for amending it. Does anyone not think this guy is bonkers? Agreed.Totally and utter bonkers. He probably doesn't even know if he's got an ar3e and an elbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 No. No Jewish person will vote Labour. Thats more than Salford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 he Kersal ward by-election was held on Thursday 2 March 2017. Candidate Party Votes cast Barnes, Christopher UK Independence Party 182 Pevitt, Mike Labour Party 553 Reading, Jason Green Party 48 Saunders, Arnie Conservative Party 850 Slack, Adam Liberal Democrats 39 Wineberg, Jonny Independent 354 Elected: Arnie Saunders, Conservative Party Electorate: 8427 Votes cast: 2033 Turnout: 24.12% Majority: 297 Void votes: 7 Turnout better than our red ward nearby. Which was 17% Total votes 1420 Electorate 7925 Number of ballot papers rejected 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEATH Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The Liberal Democrats did well coming 6th. I thought they might do much worse and come last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrashingisles Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Time for a comeback from the leading Labour Salford politician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattydread Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Oh jeez I remember her - stuck up northern twit. Can't remember the name though ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbonic Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, mattydread said: Oh jeez I remember her - stuck up northern twit. Can't remember the name though ^^ Red and Green should never be seen. Basic clothes putting together stuff rules (for womenfolk anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbonic Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 15 hours ago, DEATH said: I think it's the SNP now... Things will get worse, Corbyn supported the brexit bill unamended then praised the Lords for amending it. Does anyone not think this guy is bonkers? No. he's an old communist. essentially. Hopefully he'll witlessly kill off the twitching corpse of the labour party, before they expire and turn into something even worse for democracy. Sargon of Arkkad dismantled the pro Corbyn **** wittery rather well here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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