tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post3645914640364389689..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Morning Live BlogIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3232133548823576872007-05-04T17:12:00.000+01:002007-05-04T17:12:00.000+01:00Labour minority administration destroyed in Bright...Labour minority administration destroyed in Brighton, lost ten seats including Council Leader, Deputy Leader and former Leader. Labour now only one seat in front of the Greens, who double their presence from 6 to 12. LibDems have 2 seats, down one from 03. <BR/><BR/>Conservatives on 26, still not majority (54 councillors), but Cameron's visit yesterday made the difference.<BR/><BR/>Big issues were school admissions, after the controversial lottery system was introduced. Also, Greens took significant left, anti-war and gay vote in Central Brighton, which made LibDems pointless. <BR/><BR/>Last major Labour unitary in the South East annihilated. Neighbouring Nick Soames currently laughing his well-upholstered ass off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4229765582594886352007-05-04T15:59:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:59:00.000+01:00Aren't you a bit tired Iain?Aren't you a bit tired Iain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25559910447705207592007-05-04T15:51:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:51:00.000+01:00The BBC needs to use words like "genuine revival",...The BBC needs to use words like "genuine revival", "growing belief", "the Conservatives are now the natural choice" - because they said is the Tory's erached this level then this is what is means. (see below)<BR/><BR/><BR/>By Nick Assinder <BR/><BR/>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6607191.stm<BR/><BR/>"David Cameron's Tories are enjoying what appears to be a genuine revival, with rising poll showings and the growing belief amongst his MPs they really can win the next general election.<BR/><BR/>He needs to underpin that by seizing the advantage offered by Mr Blair's unpopularity and show the Conservatives are now the natural choice for disillusioned or dissatisfied voters.<BR/><BR/>He needs to win something in the region of 500 to 600 seats in the polls."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-48334529992818950352007-05-04T15:46:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:46:00.000+01:00Remember the BBC said yesterday that 600+ seats wo...Remember the BBC said yesterday that 600+ seats would be an excellent result for the Torys. Let's hope they stick to their guns and say this is an excellent result for Cameron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-77875502350797742082007-05-04T15:37:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:37:00.000+01:00Really not a good day for the Lib Dums..and the BB...Really not a good day for the Lib Dums..and the BBC's line is looking more and more biased...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-84334974031213182862007-05-04T15:32:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:32:00.000+01:00Am I the only one to worry about the tone of the B...Am I the only one to worry about the tone of the BBC coverage?<BR/><BR/>Cons +655<BR/><BR/>BBC keeps repeating that no party can claim a win.<BR/><BR/>Next they'll be saying that the results are "disastrous" for the Torries and Cameroon should resign.<BR/><BR/>Uh, just like they did to IDS 4 years ago when he won 550.The Military Wing Of The BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811519612440901811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-20963294559341460402007-05-04T15:26:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:26:00.000+01:00No change in South Tyneside, Labour gain two seats...No change in <A HREF="http://curly15.wordpress.com/2007/05/04/detailed-results-for-south-tyneside/" REL="nofollow">South Tyneside</A>, Labour gain two seats but lose one to Independents. Conservatives still stuck on three seats, but more worrying is the strength of the BNP vote at almost twice as much as the Conservatives!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-58063317201830308342007-05-04T15:18:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:18:00.000+01:00Idiot! The tories have always had seats in stoke, ...Idiot! The tories have always had seats in stoke, and its no change for them there. Interestingly, the BNP are now the second party in Stoke, can't the tories raise their game?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-63872666510226174792007-05-04T15:07:00.000+01:002007-05-04T15:07:00.000+01:00Disappointing result in Leeds. Labour seem to hav...Disappointing result in Leeds. Labour seem to have gained three seats at the expense of Conservatives and Lib Dems.<BR/><BR/>Local news is reporting that Lib Dems may challenge the Labour win in Gipton, the ward at the centre of the Sunday Times fraud allegations.Rich Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037296506942507747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10679609408460974832007-05-04T14:59:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:59:00.000+01:00On the subject of Crewe & Nantwich (Con: 28, all o...On the subject of Crewe & Nantwich (Con: 28, all others: 28) Iain's right to say that our BBC friends haven't got it. The independents on the council are in the old-fashioned "ratepayer" (=independent Tory) mold. The Tories effectively now control C&N.<BR/><BR/>Nick Robinson, showing his usual grasp of the facts, said last night that the Tories need outright control in C&N because it used to be a Tory seat. Not so: since the two constituencies were amalgamated, the MP has been the formidable Gwyneth Dunwoody - I don't think anyone who called her a Tory would get away alive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19887603923427976052007-05-04T14:58:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:58:00.000+01:00More stories of incompetence appearing all over th...More stories of incompetence appearing all over the place. A lady was on BBC Radio Scotland news at lunchtime as I was driving home saying at her Polling Station the plastic voting boxes had failed/broken and the returning officer was stacking the papers up on the floor next to him. So much for secrecy/security/honesty etc etc etc. Apparently she complained and the officer was rude to her. She is chasing the matter up with Chief Returning Officer.Fitaloonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872861873594626781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75584667263082127992007-05-04T14:54:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:54:00.000+01:00Don't get too excited about Bradford and Leeds.......Don't get too excited about Bradford and Leeds.....could be a vote against incumbents or an ethnic split because ethnic wards had the highest turnoutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-41028483858843821202007-05-04T14:48:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:48:00.000+01:00Dont think you have got Con gain South Cambridgesh...Dont think you have got Con gain South Cambridgeshire (C+3, LD-1, Ind -2)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-83377186802078348162007-05-04T14:45:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:45:00.000+01:00Anonymous said... Dang...lol! Yes, you have ...Anonymous said...<BR/><BR/> Dang...lol!<BR/><BR/> Yes, you have a good point. In fact, I just think that nice, middle class people should vote, except that they get drawn in by this political correctness nonsense, and your actual neds and schemies can see through all the shite.<BR/><BR/> aw.. let's stick with votes for everybody after all.<BR/><BR/> May 04, 2007 1:26 PM <BR/><BR/>You're absolutely spot on. Let's stick with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21470236248484599142007-05-04T14:40:00.002+01:002007-05-04T14:40:00.002+01:00Labour have been completely wiped off Tonbridge & ...Labour have been completely wiped off Tonbridge & Malling Council!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-70213558320556355682007-05-04T14:40:00.001+01:002007-05-04T14:40:00.001+01:00Hmm..DD is talking a good game here.Hmm..DD is talking a good game here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19488270691566929782007-05-04T14:40:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:40:00.000+01:00Labour have been completely wiped off Tonbridge & ...Labour have been completely wiped off Tonbridge & Malling Council!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-42287675720347916622007-05-04T14:38:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:38:00.000+01:00David Davis now LIVE on News 24David Davis now LIVE on News 24Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-20431650867907756232007-05-04T14:33:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:33:00.000+01:00Looks like they might break 600 gains in England.....Looks like they might break 600 gains in England....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30766625404454059272007-05-04T14:26:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:26:00.000+01:00Latest English results according to the BBCLOCAL C...Latest English results according to the BBC<BR/><BR/>LOCAL COUNCIL RESULTS<BR/> Councillors Councils <BR/>Party +/- Total +/- Total <BR/>After 220 of 312 councils. <BR/>CON 555 3077 21 106 <BR/>LAB -272 1364 -7 31 <BR/>LD -205 1280 -1 17 <BR/>OTH -77 669 0 4 <BR/>NOC - - -13 62Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-49473040099579752007-05-04T14:19:00.000+01:002007-05-04T14:19:00.000+01:00Conservatives increase majority in WELLINGBOROUGHT...Conservatives increase majority in <B>WELLINGBOROUGH</B><BR/><BR/>The new composition of the council chamber is:<BR/><BR/>Conservative - 30 (+3)<BR/>Labour - 4 (-4)<BR/>Independent - 2 (+1)<BR/><BR/>On a personal note, I have been elected as a Councillor for the first time.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936858144046032905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40736149724983690872007-05-04T13:54:00.000+01:002007-05-04T13:54:00.000+01:00Blair is 100% right, this election is a springboar...Blair is 100% right, this election is a springboard for Labour.<BR/><BR/>And the most common use for a springboard is taking a dive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-32339858935613919772007-05-04T13:50:00.001+01:002007-05-04T13:50:00.001+01:00Taunton update: Cons loss to NOC, so depends on th...Taunton update: Cons loss to NOC, so depends on the Inds!<BR/>The Labour Party 1 -4<BR/> <BR/>The Conservative Party 25 -6<BR/> <BR/>Liberal Democrat 26 +11<BR/> <BR/>Independent 4 +2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47697696597115790852007-05-04T13:50:00.000+01:002007-05-04T13:50:00.000+01:00Didn't you say a good result was the tories winnin...Didn't you say a good result was the tories winning more than 400 and labour losing more than 200 ?<BR/><BR/>Tories +476 and Labour -225 with 126 councils still to declare.<BR/><BR/>Keep deluding yourself Labour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-77660574385125014332007-05-04T13:46:00.000+01:002007-05-04T13:46:00.000+01:00I'm really disappointed that Norfolk Blogger didn'...I'm really disappointed that Norfolk Blogger didn't win his seat.<BR/><BR/>If he had, it would have meant that he would have had less time to post dumb comments on your blog, Iain!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com