tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post114866046408656724..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Nick Clegg Sticks the Knife In Ming's BackIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148775970348340222006-05-28T01:26:00.000+01:002006-05-28T01:26:00.000+01:00I was back in York (my old University) this weeken...I was back in York (my old University) this weekend, and I noticed that the campus LDYS were doing their bit to promote Campbell by... advertising an upcoming visit by Nick Clegg with the by-line "come and listen to a potential future leader of the Liberal Democrats"... bravo chaps!<BR/><BR/>http://blog.iainlindley.com/?p=219Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148729232655107652006-05-27T12:27:00.000+01:002006-05-27T12:27:00.000+01:00I have known Kevin for nearly twenty years - he's ...<EM>I have known Kevin for nearly twenty years - he's not my politics - he's Old Labour.</EM><BR/><BR/>I am no Cameron luvvie, but Kevin Maguire's unhealthy obsession with Cameron and Osborne's toffness and his espousal of class war makes him an inverted snob I wouldn't care to be friends with.Shaun (editor)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17665336537543006891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148727697977690092006-05-27T12:01:00.000+01:002006-05-27T12:01:00.000+01:00If Clegg is now stabbing Ming in the back the way ...If Clegg is now stabbing Ming in the back the way Ming did to Charlie this does not entirely inspire confidence. I didn't think he was more than adequate on Question Time (the Tory Indian woman was good & outstanding when she got the bit between her teeth on immigration which she has obviously thought about).neil craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157898238945726349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148686197824496992006-05-27T00:29:00.001+01:002006-05-27T00:29:00.001+01:00Unless Maguire wandered up unbeknownst to Clegg I ...Unless Maguire wandered up unbeknownst to Clegg I find it a bit unusual that he was caught out in this way.<BR/><BR/>However since Clegg has the profile of Joe Bloggs, of Acacia Avenue, Sometown he strikes me as someone who is hardly a household name in his own household. He's not even known well amongst LibDems never mind the public.<BR/><BR/>Huhne has a better profile even if it may still be as "oh I recognise that face from somewhere..".<BR/><BR/>Clegg will be an even greater let down for the LibDems as they realise they've shot themselves in all limbs by getting rid of Charlie and replacing him with a duffer and a nobody.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148686185398394862006-05-27T00:29:00.000+01:002006-05-27T00:29:00.000+01:00OK, it's based on his feeble appearence on Questio...OK, it's based on his feeble appearence on Question Time, but I think Clegg is a loser. Lib Dem hopes were built on a pretty face and a nice haircut. But when the guy opens his mouth.... Nah. I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148676051884775392006-05-26T21:40:00.000+01:002006-05-26T21:40:00.000+01:00Delicious. Positively delicious. I wish, I wish, t...Delicious. Positively delicious. I wish, I wish, that over-sensitive souls hadn't sought to have the Ming's Dynasty blog deleted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148675657997482632006-05-26T21:34:00.000+01:002006-05-26T21:34:00.000+01:00Nick Clegg will be good for the party, he has reco...Nick Clegg will be good for the party, he has recognised the democratic deficit in England.<BR/>He has argued the case for an English Parliament,and this was reported in the Yorkshire Post last month."On April 21, the party said it was "to end decades of support for regional devolution, including elected regional assemblies. Senior figures in a party working group on devolution and local governance have conceded that the policy is outdated. This follows voters' rejection of a North East Assembly in 2004". <BR/><BR/>Party home affairs spokesman Nick Clegg said: "It was unrealistic to continue backing such an unpopular concept." LibDem senior figures did say this would cause a rift among members. Well done Nick Clegg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148675627123107772006-05-26T21:33:00.001+01:002006-05-26T21:33:00.001+01:00IainYou haven't published the by-election results ...Iain<BR/><BR/>You haven't published the by-election results for this week. They look pretty good for the Lib Dems.<BR/><BR/>BY-ELECTION RESULTS: THURSDAY 25TH MAY 2006.<BR/><BR/>Caradon DC, Saltash-Pill<BR/>LD Graham Syass 474 (43.6 +15.8)<BR/>Ind 334 (30.7 –23.5)<BR/>Con 280 (25.7 +7.7)<BR/>Majority 140. Turnout 31.97. LD gain Ind. Last fought 2003.<BR/><BR/>North Kesteven DC, Branston & Mere<BR/>Con 570 (49.1)<BR/>Ind 440 (37.9)<BR/>Lab 150 (13.0)<BR/>Majority 130. Con gain Lab. Last fought 2003 Con and Lab elected unopposed.<BR/><BR/>Tynedale DC, Wylam<BR/>LD Tom Appleby 364 (44.5 +13.8)<BR/>Con 247 (30.2 +21.1)<BR/>Lab 206 (25.2 +13.2)<BR/>Ind [0.0 –48.1]<BR/>Majority 117. Turnout 52.29.LD hold. Last fought 2003.<BR/><BR/>Haywards Heath TC, Bentswood<BR/>LD T Fisher 550 (38.5)<BR/>Con 506 (35.4)<BR/>Lab 371 (26.0)<BR/>Majority 44. Turnout 37.4. LD gain Lab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148675588728446362006-05-26T21:33:00.000+01:002006-05-26T21:33:00.000+01:00I voted for Ming Campbell as leader but if I'd kno...I voted for Ming Campbell as leader but if I'd known then what I know now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148669805013881892006-05-26T19:56:00.000+01:002006-05-26T19:56:00.000+01:00What are we supposed to believe - that all and sun...What are we supposed to believe - that all and sundry in the LibDems think Ming is doing a good job and wouldn't dream of slagging him off behind his back?<BR/><BR/>It's not that they've not got 'previous' on this is it? Shall we ask Charles Kennedy what his perspective is here?<BR/><BR/>I'm with the journo on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148667672787033772006-05-26T19:21:00.000+01:002006-05-26T19:21:00.000+01:00I think Clegg needs more experience and to gain mo...I think Clegg needs more experience and to gain more support within his party before standing in a leadership election. Even so if Ming hangs on for 1 or 2 years he could appear to be the 'saviour' leading up to a general election.<BR/><BR/>Could we be about to see the second Lib Dem leader to be stabbed in the back within 6 months?<BR/><BR/>Politics is all about the timing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148667275164729902006-05-26T19:14:00.000+01:002006-05-26T19:14:00.000+01:00Come back Charlie all is forgiven.Come back Charlie all is forgiven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148665613093642732006-05-26T18:46:00.000+01:002006-05-26T18:46:00.000+01:00If Ming is obviously "done in" by his lieutenants,...If Ming is obviously "done in" by his lieutenants, even though it might be done more ingeniously than in the traditional "Ides of March" style, the public will see the Lib Dems for what they really are, which will be most damaging for them. He is going to have to carry on for quite a while until some "illness" can be conjured up enabling him to retire.ContraToryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479054357874249861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148664483656144502006-05-26T18:28:00.000+01:002006-05-26T18:28:00.000+01:00you know what's funniest about this though..the ma...you know what's funniest about this though..<BR/><BR/>the majority of the general public have no idea (or dont care) about most of what's goin on.<BR/><BR/>It's mainly stuff for bloggers to salivate over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148664240095136822006-05-26T18:24:00.000+01:002006-05-26T18:24:00.000+01:00I hope you're not right Paul.Recess aint far away,...I hope you're not right Paul.<BR/><BR/>Recess aint far away, Ming wont have PMQs then!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148663646508837542006-05-26T18:14:00.000+01:002006-05-26T18:14:00.000+01:00Gotta love the way leon phrased his comment. "Ming...Gotta love the way leon phrased his comment. "Ming is fucked" followed by a reference to Simon Hughes.<BR/><BR/>OuchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148663270199596162006-05-26T18:07:00.000+01:002006-05-26T18:07:00.000+01:00Ming is Fucked, utterly so! Hughes' rightly picked...Ming is Fucked, utterly so! Hughes' rightly picked up the scent of a weak prey and framed the debate about Ming’s leadership. The Orange bookers and the LibDem left are sizing themselves up for yet another leadership battle and poor incompetent (or should that be incontinent?) Ming is being ripped on from both sides...<BR/><BR/>Dear me, I bet the LibDems are regretting electing him now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148662728749841552006-05-26T17:58:00.000+01:002006-05-26T17:58:00.000+01:00Kevin Maguire may be a Brownite but he doesn't mak...Kevin Maguire may be a Brownite but he doesn't make up stories. I believe this 100pc. Furthermore I believe that Nick Clegg <B>will</B> challenge for the Lib Dem leadership <B>before</B> the next election once Ming the Meanderer has been despatched on "health grounds."<BR/>He won't have a walkover for the leadership though - the Huhnester will certainly stand again and will stand a much better chance now he is better-known.Paul Linfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977920120772282561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148662265403904962006-05-26T17:51:00.000+01:002006-05-26T17:51:00.000+01:00I think Maguire embellished (and probably down rig...I think Maguire embellished (and probably down right lied...)<BR/><BR/>He's a journo after all...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148662114456129602006-05-26T17:48:00.001+01:002006-05-26T17:48:00.001+01:00Anonymous (typically you don't give your name), of...Anonymous (typically you don't give your name), of course he has issued a rebuttal. He would wouldn't he? He could do little else. You think Maguire made the whole thing up? Cmon.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148662089231471612006-05-26T17:48:00.000+01:002006-05-26T17:48:00.000+01:00Chris:Could you imagine such a limp pussy such as ...Chris:<BR/><BR/>Could you imagine such a limp pussy such as Cameron being PM?<BR/><BR/>thankfully, I can'tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148661865067427642006-05-26T17:44:00.000+01:002006-05-26T17:44:00.000+01:00Thought you'd pick up on this innacurate story - k...Thought you'd pick up on this innacurate story - kind of form for you I guess.<BR/><BR/>This is utter crap. Clegg has released a rebuttal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148660973352811022006-05-26T17:29:00.001+01:002006-05-26T17:29:00.001+01:00Lib Dems... Losing Control Here!Lib Dems... Losing Control Here!Jonathan Sheppardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268578038100287575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148660964698046502006-05-26T17:29:00.000+01:002006-05-26T17:29:00.000+01:00Could you ever imagine such a limp pussy being Hom...Could you ever imagine such a limp pussy being Home Secretary?Chris Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270498803593841764noreply@blogger.com