tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post5282605030175898286..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Labour Leadership Campaign: Where It StandsIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-69937132929875123162010-06-13T23:21:56.629+01:002010-06-13T23:21:56.629+01:00The fact that no-one can make a break from the wor...The fact that no-one can make a break from the worst aspects of the last 13 years - spin and the failure to control public spending - means that none have anything new to offer. Like with the Tories, Labour need a time for reflection. That means a leader who is prepared never to be Prime Minister.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-51539438125661737502010-06-13T12:01:35.826+01:002010-06-13T12:01:35.826+01:00I agree that Abbott will do better than people are...I agree that Abbott will do better than people are predicting because, as she points out, all the others are basically continuity candidates despite their attempts to differentiate themselves. Most Labour party members know they need change and voting for Abbott is the only way to indicate that. It's not that different to when Maggie challenged Heath in 1975. A lot of her original support was an anti Heath vote and it was assumed she would open the race for others. But in the end she gained too much momentum and couldn't be stopped. Abbott may lack the credibility to go all the way but I think she could surprise some people.Chris and Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546434673164522680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75520111383870148992010-06-13T00:36:33.386+01:002010-06-13T00:36:33.386+01:00I've emailed Ellie whatsername as recommended ...I've emailed Ellie whatsername as recommended on Guido's blog. Support Balls for leader as any good Tory would. (Yes O know its puerile but i don't care. That b*st*rd Brown has ensured my old age will be very uncomfortable - I become an OAP in a couple of months - so anything that help keeps them in opposition eternally is fine by me.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333501249832195399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-61192242120005000622010-06-13T00:08:21.663+01:002010-06-13T00:08:21.663+01:00Labour have to face facts, whoever wins is unlikel...Labour have to face facts, whoever wins is unlikely to fight a General Election much less become Prime Minister. William Hague and Ian Duncan Smith were only transitional leaders. It is a long way for Labour to come back let alone win back power. <br />Hence the lack luster leadership campaign.<br />Also the quality of the candidates is simply awful!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810788783886456639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-42198523155106524602010-06-12T23:34:06.384+01:002010-06-12T23:34:06.384+01:00"So, why the change of heart? I think it is p..."So, why the change of heart? I think it is partly because of the backwash of the David Laws affair. He's decided, like David Cameron, that an aspirant Prime Minister has to be completely open about every aspect of his life."<br /><br />Miliband does what every politician who wants to be a top flight politician does - he pimps his family to the media gaggle.<br /><br />It is as cynical as Blair demanding people not take pictures of his children and then parading them around for select cameras and as cynical as Brown claiming to not use his family as props and spend three years doing so.Garethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182144080955551878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74588810252634499022010-06-12T18:00:18.708+01:002010-06-12T18:00:18.708+01:00Tom Harris will not allow questions on his blog ab...Tom Harris will not allow questions on his blog about his support for D. Milliband if they refer to Milliband's abandonment of Purnell last year and Tom's previous friendship with Purnell. <br /><br />It's against his comments policy. His blog. Fair enough.Jim Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817293012642419524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-59149001324113113572010-06-12T17:51:47.726+01:002010-06-12T17:51:47.726+01:00You can send your messages of support to Mr Balls ...You can send your messages of support to Mr Balls over at Guido's and I think you'd all like to join with me in hoping for his success. He really is an outstanding politician of rare character, ability, intellect and charissma that would undoubtedly be a distict individual in an party.<br /><br /> Predictions Iain? 2-0 to England (hopefully). The South Africa v Mehicco game had a couple of scorchio goals - yowzers. Apparently South Korea looked good but I fell asleep.Dick the Prickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683095612320513712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-36768817739086645502010-06-12T16:45:43.576+01:002010-06-12T16:45:43.576+01:00@JJ
Portillo was on? I can't say I noticed.@JJ<br /><br />Portillo was on? I can't say I noticed.Moriartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636946960473769348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-38300509085577744722010-06-12T15:45:27.960+01:002010-06-12T15:45:27.960+01:00Ed M is a nobody to anybody outside the Westminste...Ed M is a nobody to anybody outside the Westminster Village. And I am mystified as to what appeal you think he has.<br /><br />I do want Abbot to do well for juvenile reasons. I am increasingly aware of how upset many mild mannered not politically active people are becoming with the odd left policies on everything from immigration to education and everything in between.<br />Abbot on telly week in week out will keep this to the fore. The English protestant majority are becoming tired. <br /><br /><br />Must start watching This Week again.....stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440640503681625170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-70636557765815778142010-06-12T14:31:49.099+01:002010-06-12T14:31:49.099+01:00Moriarty...not juvenile at all...I was trying to l...Moriarty...not juvenile at all...I was trying to listen to Portillo make some points, but couldn't take my eyes off Caroline Flint, and therefore developed a ludicrously obvious erection! I suspect old brillo-pad has got a thing for her too.<br /><br />Anyway, I think its about time for a change on the sofa...I got tired of Abbott a long time ago, Caroline would be perfect.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239651363530826401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-78134612730433494172010-06-12T14:21:20.407+01:002010-06-12T14:21:20.407+01:00Enjoyed your lathering of Yasmin A-B last night.
...Enjoyed your lathering of Yasmin A-B last night.<br /><br />http://fxbites.blogspot.com/2010/06/young-gifted-and-white.html<br /><br />http://fxbites.blogspot.com/2010/06/tillo-brillo-shrillo.htmlMaverick Wayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332863613116516006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10292072203359650992010-06-12T14:07:51.793+01:002010-06-12T14:07:51.793+01:00'He's decided, like David Cameron, that an...'He's decided, like David Cameron, that an aspirant Prime Minister has to be completely open about every aspect of his life.'<br /><br />Or he's decided to play the 'I'm human too' card.<br /><br />Iain tends to see the good in people, where possible.Jim Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817293012642419524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-33816413558901686532010-06-12T13:29:01.398+01:002010-06-12T13:29:01.398+01:00In addition to Ian's excellent article, read f...In addition to Ian's excellent article, read further shocking tales of the candidates here: <a href="http://www.annaraccoon.com/politics/the-marxist-brothers-leadership-elections" rel="nofollow">The Marxist Brothers - Leadership Election Special</a><br /><br />Read of Diane's heartfelt confession, Ed's failed stage career and poor Whotsisname's pursuit of recognition ...Daedalus X. Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090829086722692993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-36027483196630465132010-06-12T12:01:11.660+01:002010-06-12T12:01:11.660+01:00I want Abbott to win. Not for the juvenile reason ...I want Abbott to win. Not for the juvenile reason that it will be good for the Tories but for the even more juvenile reason that it might keep Caroline Flint on This Week.Moriartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636946960473769348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72830669773964785952010-06-12T11:48:39.308+01:002010-06-12T11:48:39.308+01:00It's like watching paint dry, or possibly anot...It's like watching paint dry, or possibly another substance known for its capacity to stick onto walls (or hit fans).Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-34376662728118625252010-06-12T11:48:39.309+01:002010-06-12T11:48:39.309+01:00It's like watching paint dry, or possibly anot...It's like watching paint dry, or possibly another substance known for its capacity to stick onto walls (or hit fans).Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.com