Truss surges ahead, wins key backers in U.K. leadership race for prime minister

[Bluespunk]

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Yes.....Liz is in the lead and will continue to be in the lead over Rishi.......

Folk outside of politics are the ones running her down, same with Boris and his haircut, more interested in that than his ideas...????

The audience who were questioning truss are the ones involved in choosing the next leader-they are the ones involved in this aspect of the political system and they voted sunak on the night. 
 

Let’s hope truss pulls out of any future debates and the tories get those ballots out sharpish. 

 

#votetrussnow- the opposition’s choice. 

[Mac Mickmanus]

7 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

 

 

#votetrussnow- the opposition’s choice. 

You should be realistic .

You want Truss to win and YOU do not speak on behalf of the opposition

You really need to change the "the Opposition" to *my*  

[transam]

14 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

The audience who were questioning truss are the ones involved in choosing the next leader-they are the ones involved in this aspect of the political system and they voted sunak on the night. 
 

Let’s hope truss pulls out of any future debates and the tories get those ballots out sharpish. 

 

#votetrussnow- the opposition’s choice. 

Perhaps felt sorry for the flound-ering Rishi..........????

[Bluespunk]

8 minutes ago, transam said:

Perhaps felt sorry for the flound-ering Rishi..........????

Keep telling yourself that. 

[Bluespunk]

17 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

You should be realistic .

You want Truss to win and YOU do not speak on behalf of the opposition

You really need to change the "the Opposition" to *my*  

Nope, I really don’t. 
 

#votetrussnow- the opposition’s choice. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, Bluespunk said:

Keep telling yourself that. 

Indeed, besides, they all know his agenda......????

[Bluespunk]

13 minutes ago, transam said:

Indeed, besides, they all know his agenda......????

That’s true, because unlike truss he can explain his policies. 

[transam]

6 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

That’s true, because unlike truss he can explain his policies. 

I was referring to his journey to a position of grandeur, and how to get there...????

PS. It's Truss, you are not impressing anyone being childish....????

[transam]

11 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

That’s true, because unlike truss he can explain his policies. 

But you're not a Tory, why would you listen and prefer to his stuff....????

[Mavideol]

3 hours ago, transam said:

Fuel price is fuelling inflation, everywhere....???? 

don't divert please, keep on track, fuel price is not the reason for the UK recession, look deeper and you will find the right answer

[Mac Mickmanus]

2 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

don't divert please, keep on track, fuel price is not the reason for the UK recession, look deeper and you will find the right answer

Covid , Ukraine , World in turmoil .

 

[Bluespunk]

13 minutes ago, transam said:

I was referring to his journey to a position of grandeur, and how to get there...????

PS. It's Truss, you are not impressing anyone being childish....????

Oh, I see you were deflecting  again...

Edited August 5, 2022 by Bluespunk
deflecting or off topic...so hard to tell what some posters are doing.

[Bluespunk]

8 minutes ago, transam said:

But you're not a Tory, why would you listen and prefer to his stuff....????

I listen to the tories because they are the party in govt and what they say affects the country.

 

I think sunak would be a better choice for the tories because he could conceivably win the next election.

 

truss not so much...that's why I hope she wins.

 

She is the only one capable of overturning a 70+ majority...

[Mavideol]

7 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Covid , Ukraine , World in turmoil .

 

yes more like it but not fuel as @transam said, add to that poor head of government

[Mac Mickmanus]

7 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

yes more like it but not fuel as @transam said, add to that poor head of government

Although fuel cost increases have be a contributing factor in the U.Ks woes

[Mavideol]

2 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Although fuel cost increases have be a contributing factor in the U.Ks woes

instead of using the very expensive (high way robbery type) prices from BP try switching to Total Energies  555

[Mac Mickmanus]

1 minute ago, Mavideol said:

instead of using the very expensive (high way robbery type) prices from BP try switching to Total Energies  555

Yes, like driving a ten hour round trip to buy cheaper fuel .

[Mavideol]

4 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Yes, like driving a ten hour round trip to buy cheaper fuel .

I gave you an option, I didn't say it was an easy one, up to you, however just imagine if you had stayed in the EU the 10 H drive would have become slightly over an hour drive  555

Edited August 5, 2022 by Mavideol

[Mac Mickmanus]

7 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

I gave you an option, I didn't say it was an easy one, up to you, however just imagine if you had stayed in the EU the 10 H drive would have become slightly over an hour drive  555

How would staying in the E.U have made UK fuel cheaper ?

[RayC]

3 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Thankfully truss, but many more terrible performances like last nights and it could get closer. 
 

#votetrussnow- before it all goes wrong

I doubt that very much.

 

Truss could claim that the Earth was flat and she would probably still win, so long as she promised tax cuts and some EU bashing.

[RayC]

2 hours ago, transam said:

Perhaps not in the eyes who are backing her, I mean, those who are backing her know about her past and present jobs and how she faired, which has nothing to do with a television side show that The Sun readers and Coronation Street watchers love....????

A comment worthy of an insular Islington elitist.

 

Very disparaging towards your fellow Tories in the 'Red Wall' constituencies, don't you think?

[RayC]

2 hours ago, transam said:

Yes.....Liz is in the lead and will continue to be in the lead over Rishi.......

Folk outside of politics are the ones running her down, same with Boris and his haircut, more interested in that than his ideas...????

Folk inside and outside of politics have an opinion about who their next PM will be.

 

You are wrong. Truss is being criticized for her policies, not her appearance.

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25 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Covid , Ukraine , World in turmoil .

 

Euro zone economy grows 0.7% in the second quarter despite gas crisis and inflation surge

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/29/euro-area-gdp-q2-2022-growth-accelerates-for-euro-zone.html

[Mac Mickmanus]

15 minutes ago, placeholder said:

Euro zone economy grows 0.7% in the second quarter despite gas crisis and inflation surge

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/29/euro-area-gdp-q2-2022-growth-accelerates-for-euro-zone.html

Move on, we left, that's all history now and irrelevant to the present 

But from your link n

 

"However, a growing number of economists are expecting the euro zone to slide into a recession next year, with Nomura, for example, forecasting an annual contraction of 1.2% and Berenberg pointing to a 1% slowdown.

Even the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, has admitted that a recession could be on the cards — and as early as this year if Russia completely cuts off the region’s gas supplies."

[Bluespunk]

Major boost for truss as sunak makes a massive howler and puts his foot in it…

 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/aug/05/video-emerges-of-rishi-sunak-admitting-to-taking-money-from-deprived-areas?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

 

However truss’ threats to the Bank of England’s independence could yet trip her up. Let’s hope no asks any awkward questions at this evenings hustings in Eastbourne- or any other time…

Edited August 5, 2022 by Bluespunk

[Bluespunk]

Just watched the hustings and regarding answering questions or having the facts at hand, sunak is streets ahead of truss. Not that what he says is any better than truss, but he comes across as being more aware and on top of things, quite worrying really.

 

truss really is a wooden, stilted, terrible public speaker, and just seems unconvincing. The opposition must be praying she wins and hoping truss' lead amongst the tory base carries her to victory.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2022/aug/05/kwasi-kwarteng-boris-johnson-nadhim-zahawi-economy-recession-liz-truss-rishi-sunak-tory-leadership-uk-politics-live#comment-158010538

Edited August 5, 2022 by Bluespunk

[Excel]

3 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Just watched the hustings and regarding answering questions or having the facts at hand, sunak is streets ahead of truss. Not that what he says is any better than truss, but he comes across as being more aware and on top of things, quite worrying really.

 

truss really is a wooden, stilted, terrible public speaker, and just seems unconvincing. The opposition must be praying she wins and hoping truss' lead amongst the tory base carries her to victory.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2022/aug/05/kwasi-kwarteng-boris-johnson-nadhim-zahawi-economy-recession-liz-truss-rishi-sunak-tory-leadership-uk-politics-live#comment-158010538

Seems some people had more interesting things to say than Liz Truss did. Her response is to clamp down on protesters i.e. stop people from voicing their opinions. 

 

Protesters interrupt Liz Truss speech - BBC News

 

Edited August 5, 2022 by Excel

[transam]

16 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Oh, I see you were deflecting  again...

Strange how you always bring out the "deflection" card....????

[transam]

15 hours ago, RayC said:

A comment worthy of an insular Islington elitist.

 

Very disparaging towards your fellow Tories in the 'Red Wall' constituencies, don't you think?

I am not a Tory, I have no elegance, I look at what's out there, and go from there.

Which is the opposite to you socialists, you stick to your socialist ideals, even if your leader is cavorting with terrorists...????

[transam]

16 hours ago, Mavideol said:

don't divert please, keep on track, fuel price is not the reason for the UK recession, look deeper and you will find the right answer

What is it with you socialists and your "divert" thing, are you in a corner or something............Gawd...????