by GuyD73 » Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:46 pm
Well, given I started this post, it's only fitting that I comment further close to its conclusion.
Firstly to the people who have erroneously accused me of being a lefty plant or somehow wishing my intentions to appear 'innocent', I was 'curious' because I do not want either Brexit or any more of this hideous government, so was keen to canvas my neighbours to inform me of how best to achieve that outcome.I voted Tory in 2010 and 2015 but will be voting labour for the first time today, here's why...
I've been appalled by how JC has timidly followed TM's lead on Article 50 etc, but appreciate he was in a difficult position re. core leave constituencies in the north, however, I notice he wouldn't be drawn on the 'brexit at any cost' question, leaving a door open. If, when the 2 years are up and 2.5m newly enfranchised voters come of age and 1.5m old (mostly leave) voters have died, there may be a very strong argument for saying the 'will of the people has changed'. If there were sustained pressure for a vote on the deal (not another EUref) then I think Labour would see the democratic merit in that. Kier Starmer already said they'd only vote for the 'deal', if it delivered the 'exact same benefits', which it can't possibly. What I am hoping for is a hung parliament and an eventual coalition of Lab/Lib/Green. In the same way that LDs mitigated against the worst excesses of the Tories (tuition fees aside), so they will do the same with the more extreme Corbyn ideology. I have supported the independent in my Battersea constituency Chris Coghlan, because I think he's a decent, capable, principled guy and he'll take tory votes but I'm afraid he gave himself too much to do in too little time. Likewise I'm entirely with the Lib dems on giving people a vote on the Brexit deal but I can't see them adding large numbers to the 2k votes they got last time. I will be voting Labour because it's the best chance of unseating Jane Ellison. It's a bit weird hoping for a hung parliament but it's what best serves my agenda. I hope those of you who passionately believe that Brexit is an act of monumental self-harm which will have a negative impact for much of our children's lives, will grasp the nettle and (hold your nose if you have to) vote labour. I pray some of you willput aside party affiliation and vote tactically like me to avoid the catastrophe that is Brexit and promote a more equal society. PS. Thanks for all your contributions btw (well, the sensible ones, the rants, not so much!)
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Well, given I started this post, it's only fitting that I comment further close to its conclusion.
Firstly to the people who have erroneously accused me of being a lefty plant or somehow wishing my intentions to appear 'innocent', I was 'curious' because I do not want either Brexit or any more of this hideous government, so was keen to canvas my neighbours to inform me of how best to achieve that outcome.I voted Tory in 2010 and 2015 but will be voting labour for the first time today, here's why...
I've been appalled by how JC has timidly followed TM's lead on Article 50 etc, but appreciate he was in a difficult position re. core leave constituencies in the north, however, I notice he wouldn't be drawn on the 'brexit at any cost' question, leaving a door open. If, when the 2 years are up and 2.5m newly enfranchised voters come of age and 1.5m old (mostly leave) voters have died, there may be a very strong argument for saying the 'will of the people has changed'. If there were sustained pressure for a vote on the deal (not another EUref) then I think Labour would see the democratic merit in that. Kier Starmer already said they'd only vote for the 'deal', if it delivered the 'exact same benefits', which it can't possibly. What I am hoping for is a hung parliament and an eventual coalition of Lab/Lib/Green. In the same way that LDs mitigated against the worst excesses of the Tories (tuition fees aside), so they will do the same with the more extreme Corbyn ideology. I have supported the independent in my Battersea constituency Chris Coghlan, because I think he's a decent, capable, principled guy and he'll take tory votes but I'm afraid he gave himself too much to do in too little time. Likewise I'm entirely with the Lib dems on giving people a vote on the Brexit deal but I can't see them adding large numbers to the 2k votes they got last time. I will be voting Labour because it's the best chance of unseating Jane Ellison. It's a bit weird hoping for a hung parliament but it's what best serves my agenda. I hope those of you who passionately believe that Brexit is an act of monumental self-harm which will have a negative impact for much of our children's lives, will grasp the nettle and (hold your nose if you have to) vote labour. I pray some of you willput aside party affiliation and vote tactically like me to avoid the catastrophe that is Brexit and promote a more equal society. PS. Thanks for all your contributions btw (well, the sensible ones, the rants, not so much!)