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Title: election
Post by: amazon on May 11, 2010, 10:00:19 PM
Now That we know who the lib dems have gone in with would it have altered the way you voted .
sensible answers please .
         
Title: Re: election
Post by: The Giffer on May 11, 2010, 10:15:28 PM
I for one have historically voted Lib Dem [especially in national elections] to  " tactically " keep out the Tories in this constituency ,
Title: Re: election
Post by: The Giffer on May 11, 2010, 10:19:43 PM
Meant to add that to see Andrew Stunnell on the negotiation team that has brokered a deal with the Tories is not what i voted for and i feel cheated.
Title: Re: election
Post by: jet on May 12, 2010, 07:18:20 AM
It  shows that the Lib Dems always sit on the fence , and swing either way when it suits them.I predict this Coalition will not last Six months before are new PM ditches the Lib Dems and calls a 2nd Election.
Title: Re: election
Post by: moorendman on May 12, 2010, 03:07:07 PM
Voted for Stunnell, an excellent local MP although I may have voted tory for the first time had they put someone up with a little more appeal than some young political careerist who was parachuted in for experience. That said , I for one am happy with the coalition and believe it will last. This is a historic day for British politics and we might now make some progress with policies driven by concensus rather than party political dogma. It could mean the end of "political correctness"

Worried about coalition goiovernment? Look at Germany!
Title: Re: election
Post by: OliverJohnstone on May 12, 2010, 04:31:56 PM
Just for the record Annesley Abercorn was NOT parachuted in - I have no idea where that rumour has come from because it is a complete lie.

I am broadly pleased at the coalition although I think the Conservatives have ceded a disproportionate amount to the Liberal Democrats. Having said that we now have a workable coalition and at least the Liberal Democrats in the Cabinet are the best of a bad bunch  ;)
Title: Re: election
Post by: Belly on May 12, 2010, 07:40:08 PM
Now That we know who the lib dems have gone in with would it have altered the way you voted .
sensible answers please .
         

No - I'm actually quite pleased with how its all ended up.

I think AS does a good local job and I'm glad he's my MP.

I think the need for 'tactical voting' illustrates everything that is wrong with the current system.
Title: Re: election
Post by: moorendman on May 12, 2010, 09:39:39 PM
Perhapsit was the 10 square yards of silk found hiddden under a shrub in Torkington Park. Nevertheless , Mr Abercorn had no real local profile which was surely necessary given Andrew Stunnel's reputation as a community focused MP to provide a credible alternative.

I will watch his next candidacy location with interest...................
Title: Re: election
Post by: Taurus on May 13, 2010, 08:36:09 AM
I think Nick Clegg is an embarrassment to the Lib Dems. It was all about ME ME ME and nothing to do with the good of the country. His behaviour will have greatly damaged his party. Can't believe he considered a pact with Labour just because he didn't like what Cameron said. I agree with Jet, it won't last. Clegg needs to grow up and stop throwing his toys out of his pram when things don't go his way.
Title: Re: election
Post by: bat man on May 13, 2010, 08:49:28 PM
I liked MR Abercorns London bus,just shows how local he was,the Cons didnt Con me...... ???
Title: Re: election
Post by: bat man on May 13, 2010, 08:52:13 PM
Annesley Abercorn was educated at Highgate School and the University of London and is from north London. Sums it up.......
Title: Re: election
Post by: OliverJohnstone on May 13, 2010, 09:01:26 PM
Andrew Stunell is from Sutton, Surrey and attended Surbiton County Grammar School. He moved to Romiley 2 years before the 92 election when he first stood in Hazel Grove Constituency - Annesley Abercorn was here for 2 and a half years prior to last Thursday.

What is your point, bat man?
Title: Re: election
Post by: Taurus on May 14, 2010, 05:53:40 AM
Sums it up for Andrew Stunell too then
Title: Re: election
Post by: OliverJohnstone on May 14, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
The overriding point being - we need some proper northerners taking centre stage in British politics. At the minute William Hague is carrying the torch all by himself.
Title: Re: election
Post by: Dave on May 16, 2010, 03:08:54 PM
I for one am happy with the coalition and believe it will last. This is a historic day for British politics and we might now make some progress with policies driven by concensus rather than party political dogma. It could mean the end of "political correctness"

Worried about coalition goiovernment? Look at Germany!


Well said moorendman.  Maybe the UK can look forward to some grown up politics at last. 
Title: Re: election
Post by: Mike W on May 16, 2010, 06:54:46 PM
I'm not sure what a 'proper Northerner' is.  In fairness to Andrew Stunell, though, it's hardly his fault that he was born in Surrey and, as far as I can see, he's lived in the North West since he came to Manchester University well over 40 years ago. 
Title: Re: election
Post by: jet on May 17, 2010, 07:52:10 AM
The Solution to the where our MP originates from does not matter to myself,but i do think that a well none local person should have a good and stand for the Cons in the Next election,and then see what happens to Mr Stunnell majority
Title: Re: election
Post by: amazon on May 17, 2010, 04:31:05 PM
As with the cons hear today gone tomorrow .
Title: Re: election
Post by: Victor M on May 18, 2010, 12:20:27 PM
Oliver, that means our local MP has been a resident in the constituency for 20 years. How long have you got to live somewhere before you are considered local! Also did Annesley Abercorn actually reside in the constituency for the whole 2 years, or did he just have a postal address here?
Title: Re: election
Post by: OliverJohnstone on May 18, 2010, 01:28:56 PM
He worked in London as lots of people in this area do but lived in Romiley. Yes he has lived here 20 years but he moved here to stand for election - no other reason. I have no problem with Andrew or Annesley's background but to say one is more local than the other in real terms is absurd.
Title: Re: election
Post by: bat man on May 19, 2010, 08:35:05 AM
Andrew Stunnell has been here since 1992 thats my point,whats yours........