Labour leader Corbyn says condition for early election support has been met

 

Britain's opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn is seen at the House of Commons in London, Britain October 22, 2019. ©UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told his top team of policy advisers on Tuesday the party’s condition for supporting a new election had been met and “we will now launch the most ambitious and radical” election campaign.

 

“I have consistently said that we are ready for an election and our support is subject to a no deal Brexit being off the table,” he told his so-called shadow cabinet, according to his office.

 

“We have now heard from the EU that the extension of Article 50 to 31st January has been confirmed, so for the next three months, our condition of taking no deal off the table has now been met. We will now launch the most ambitious and radical campaign for real change our country has ever seen.”

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2019-10-29

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Game on.

 

 

Now we can put this zombie parliament behind us and take Britain forward  -  in whichever direction that is, and under whichever government it is.

1 minute ago, snoop1130 said:

“I have consistently said that we are ready for an election and our support is subject to a no deal Brexit being off the table,”

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The preset condition clearly has not been met, and with the polls showing a big loss for Labour, it looks like he felt he had no choice anymore and that further postponement would be even more devastating.

 

Just face saving. The European Commission has said that no changes can be made to the deal already struck so no extension after 31st January next year will be allowed. 31st January next year will be BREXIT  with or without a deal.

44 minutes ago, Jip99 said:

Game on.

 

 

Now we can put this zombie parliament behind us and take Britain forward  -  in whichever direction that is, and under whichever government it is.

 

what makes you think that the GE will alter the composition of the HoC significantly?

I'd guess the next will be rather like the current

 

 

Cue Nigel Farage...

3 minutes ago, melvinmelvin said:

 

what makes you think that the GE will alter the composition of the HoC significantly?

I'd guess the next will be rather like the current

 

 

 

 

It will be a different composition for sure. 

 

You are aware that the Brexit party might pick up a few seats.

 

 

Will you be voting Melvin.

7 minutes ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

It will be a different composition for sure. 

 

You are aware that the Brexit party might pick up a few seats.

 

 

Will you be voting Melvin.

in my dreams . . .

 

13 minutes ago, melvinmelvin said:

 

what makes you think that the GE will alter the composition of the HoC significantly?

I'd guess the next will be rather like the current

 

 

The degree of alteration will depend on the quality and reputation of those who stand and win, as well as the priorities of the voters. Any change may also depend on how many present MPs do not to stand all, or who are dropped by their own parties!

 

Candidates of any party, who can best show that they may be trusted and can demonstrate that they are the most likely ones to carry through their manifestos will be the most likely winners in marginal seats. That is the way it should be and it is more likely to happen this time (for a change) because most voters realise how important this election is and also because that trust in many individual MPs has been lost completely.  

Do remember that the population is still split (about) half-half on Brexit, and that only 2 small parties have a clear view on Brexit.....

The saga will continue.....

Heidi Allen has just thrown in the towel.

More will follow ????

 

What happens re the speaker? It makes sense to me to wait until the new Parliament is formed rather than to shoe-in a Bercow-esque clone from the current rabble.

5 minutes ago, evadgib said:

Heidi Allen has just thrown in the towel.

More will follow ????

I assume that you know why she made that decision?

What do you exactly mean with "More will follow ????"? Are you advocating the abuse that led to her "throwing in the towel"?

source: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2019-10-29/heidi-allen-mp-will-not-seek-re-election-after-nastiness-and-intimidation/

 

In a letter to her constituents she said: "I am exhausted by the invasion into my privacy and the nastiness and intimidation that has become commonplace."

She added that she had installed panic alarms in her house after "threats, aggressive emails, being shouted at in the street, sworn at on social media".

 

Well done Boris.  Took his drop dead date off the table to force an election to let the People decide.  Corbyn clearly thought Boris would never do that and he sure looks like he doesnt want to go to the Polls, but give him his due, he has stood by his word.  

 

The single issue election that UK had to have - Brexit or No Brexit.  Choose the lying two faced Pollie you think will best deliver on their promise the outcome you want. 

 

Will Boris and Nigel form an alliance and deliver Brexit? 

Or will Jeremy, Nicola and Jo form an alliance and deliver a No Brexit?

It is gonna be very close I think.

 

 

 

Loads of Remain MP's bleating on Sky News right now, looking close to tears and complaining how a defeat for them wouldn't represent a Pro Brexit vote as the election would be about roads, schools etc. Yeah right.

 

The time is up, Turkeys. Geoffrey Cox was right, Christmas is coming. Bring it on.

20 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

I assume that you know why she made that decision?

What do you exactly mean with "More will follow ????"? Are you advocating the abuse that led to her "throwing in the towel"?

Jumping before she is pushed. An attempt to save face before a well deserved humiliating defeat.

 

Good riddance. May the other traitors and liars fall on their sword also.

34 minutes ago, AussieBob18 said:

Well done Boris.  Took his drop dead date off the table to force an election to let the People decide.  Corbyn clearly thought Boris would never do that and he sure looks like he doesnt want to go to the Polls, but give him his due, he has stood by his word.  

 

The single issue election that UK had to have - Brexit or No Brexit.  Choose the lying two faced Pollie you think will best deliver on their promise the outcome you want. 

 

Will Boris and Nigel form an alliance and deliver Brexit? 

Or will Jeremy, Nicola and Jo form an alliance and deliver a No Brexit?

It is gonna be very close I think.

 

 

 

If that is the only issue, as you claim, it should not be a GE.

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

If that is the only issue, as you claim, it should not be a GE.

 

Of course that is not the only issue - but it will be campaigned as THE main issue.

 

Getting rid of this zombie parliament is biggest issue.

1 hour ago, nauseus said:

The degree of alteration will depend on the quality and reputation of those who stand and win, as well as the priorities of the voters. Any change may also depend on how many present MPs do not to stand all, or who are dropped by their own parties!

 

Candidates of any party, who can best show that they may be trusted and can demonstrate that they are the most likely ones to carry through their manifestos will be the most likely winners in marginal seats. That is the way it should be and it is more likely to happen this time (for a change) because most voters realise how important this election is and also because that trust in many individual MPs has been lost completely.  

 

yes,

we hope you are right regarding your expectations - and it would be very good for UK if you are right

 

if the plebs follow that recipee you might be able to turn UK into a well functional and prosperous

country before the sun sets for good

 

I am  just  wondering if  in some  alternative  reality  the  EU  just  exited  the  UK ?

And ceremoniously  filled  and  blocked  the Chunnel  with  vomit?

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Jumping before she is pushed. An attempt to save face before a well deserved humiliating defeat.

 

Good riddance. May the other traitors and liars fall on their sword also.

"traitors and liars"...... Are you talking about the 1930s in Germany or Soviet Union?

Shame on you!

Whispering Jerry will have changed his mind by morning even he wont vote for himself????

15 hours ago, stevenl said:

The preset condition clearly has not been met, and with the polls showing a big loss for Labour, it looks like he felt he had no choice anymore and that further postponement would be even more devastating.

 

 

Indeed. But notice how he tries to use weasely words to pretend his red-line condition has been met! That's how he would be in power - <deleted> and twisted lies and crackdowns on descent. Straight out his Stalinist play book!

14 hours ago, AussieBob18 said:

Well done Boris.  Took his drop dead date off the table to force an election to let the People decide.  Corbyn clearly thought Boris would never do that and he sure looks like he doesnt want to go to the Polls, but give him his due, he has stood by his word.  

 

The single issue election that UK had to have - Brexit or No Brexit.  Choose the lying two faced Pollie you think will best deliver on their promise the outcome you want. 

 

Will Boris and Nigel form an alliance and deliver Brexit? 

Or will Jeremy, Nicola and Jo form an alliance and deliver a No Brexit?

It is gonna be very close I think.

 

 

 

 

Bear in mind Jeremy himself as always been anti EU. That's why he never really campaigned properly against Brexit pre referendum. He wants UK out of EU and preferably out of NATO. Then he can build much closer relations with the countries he admires, like Russia, China, North Korea, Venezuela, etc

34 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

Indeed. But notice how he tries to use weasely words to pretend his red-line condition has been met! That's how he would be in power - <deleted> and twisted lies and crackdowns on descent. Straight out his Stalinist play book!

No, but straight out of a politician with his back against the wall playbook.

 

Your stalinist reference is only there to make him look bad, and there is no need for that, he is doing it all by himself already.

14 hours ago, oldhippy said:

source: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2019-10-29/heidi-allen-mp-will-not-seek-re-election-after-nastiness-and-intimidation/

 

In a letter to her constituents she said: "I am exhausted by the invasion into my privacy and the nastiness and intimidation that has become commonplace."

She added that she had installed panic alarms in her house after "threats, aggressive emails, being shouted at in the street, sworn at on social media".

 

I too have had a panic alarm system fitted that activates should Heidi Allen walk in my house, also works if Jo Swinson and Ian Blackford should attempt entry.

2 hours ago, vogie said:

I too have had a panic alarm system fitted that activates should Heidi Allen walk in my house, also works if Jo Swinson and Ian Blackford should attempt entry.

A lame attempt to ridicule something serious here. An MP can't do his/her job due to harassment, that is a major issue.

15 minutes ago, stevenl said:

An MP can't do his/her job due to harassment, that is a major issue.

They can't do their job, because they arrogantly thought they knew better than their constituents. That is a major issue. But fear not, these arrogant politicians will be turfed out in the election, or as we are seeing are quitting now and making silly excuses to stop losing face. 

13 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

They can't do their job, because they arrogantly thought they knew better than their constituents. That is a major issue. But fear not, these arrogant politicians will be turfed out in the election, or as we are seeing are quitting now and making silly excuses to stop losing face. 

Yes, don't like them, vote them out.

 

But again, also you are ignoring the issue, ' An MP can't do his/her job due to harassment, '.