Election
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BrianH
At the Start
OK, own up, UKIP!
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Ardross
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As if merlin would ?
Colin Phillips
At the Start
Just a W that shouldn't be there, you're wexcused. 
Colin
Colin
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Derek.Burgess
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DEMOCRAT
Merlin the Magician
At the Start
Edited for personal abuse
But I never have voted Conservative but seems they got their manifesto correct ? but doubt they would implement as such......(and its not racist to talk about how many immigrants are being let in this country) ah I remember it well !!
I told you this last FEB do you remember???...... 
And I would not vote for Blair after being a member of the Labour party for 30 yrs I was/am a socialist not someone masquerading under a pretext of a Labour party FLAG..
So the best of a few choices in my eyes would be LIB-DEM if they had a better leader I think they would have more votes too....
But I never have voted Conservative but seems they got their manifesto correct ? but doubt they would implement as such......(and its not racist to talk about how many immigrants are being let in this country) ah I remember it well !!
I told you this last FEB do you remember???...... And I would not vote for Blair after being a member of the Labour party for 30 yrs I was/am a socialist not someone masquerading under a pretext of a Labour party FLAG..
So the best of a few choices in my eyes would be LIB-DEM if they had a better leader I think they would have more votes too....
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Griffin
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That was me
Shadow Leader
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Hey, where's the option for the BNP??????!!!!!!!
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Ah, look at that.....I hope Ardross doesn't look at the result so far, he'll have heart failure!!!! Either that or register another half a dozen usernames..... 
BrianH
At the Start
If anyone ses this very scientific poll as an indicator of the likely election result, my betting book is open...
Latefortheraces
At the Start
None Of The Above
simmo
Senior Jockey
Saw an interesting couple of pieces of information on this subject on the news the other day. A majority of people believe that more immigrants are being let into the country than 2 years ago, but there are actually less being let in. And a majority of people believe that those immigrants who do get let in receive more or equal benefits to UK citizens, but the truth is that they actually receive less.
The Sun has a lot to answer for.
BrianH
At the Start
Not just the Currant Bun. How about the newspaper whose name I dare not speak?
simmo
Senior Jockey
I'm sure it's not blameless, and whilst we're at it, I can't really see the epitome of hypocrisy, the Daily Express reporting the facts in this instance either. However, The Sun has a much larger circulation, and it would perhaps not be unfair to assume that a greater percentage of it's readership are less able to decide whether their "news"paper of choice is actually reporting facts or not.
BrianH
At the Start
Immigration strategy backfiring on Tories
Alan Travis
Thursday April 14, 2005
The Guardian
Michael Howard's 'dog whistle' immigration strategy is encouraging more reluctant Labour voters to return to their party than recruiting new Tory voters, according to the results of this week's Guardian/ICM election poll.
The survey shows that the first phase of the election campaign has left Labour in a stronger position - up two points on 39% of the vote and the Conservatives down a point on 33%. The six-point lead - in line with other recent polls - will steady nerves among Labour's strategists.
The ICM findings suggest that Mr Howard's hardline stance on asylum and immigration is putting off more voters than it is attracting. The Conservative lead on the issue has fallen from 13 points to 10 over the last week.
Immigration is also slipping down the list of "most important" concerns, being named by only 8% of voters this week compared with 12% 10 days ago.
At the same time Labour has extended its lead on the key battleground of the past week - tax and public services - from three to eight points and retained its substantial leads on health, education and the economy. The only "first order" issue in voters' minds on which the Tories are ahead is law and order.
Just 3% of voters regard the Iraq war as the "most important" issue when deciding their vote. This ranks the same as Europe.
While Labour has extended its opinion poll lead, the ICM survey also has its support firming up with 59% of Labour supporters saying they are certain to vote compared with 52% a week ago. This compares with 65% of Conservative voters and 54% of Liberal Democrat voters.
The poll also shows that the voters do take some notice of manifestos, with 78% of Labour voters and 56% of Conservative voters believing that some of the election promises made will be implemented. But hardly anyone believes that the parties will do everything they pledge.
ICM interviewed a random sample of 1,524 adults aged 18 and over by telephone between April 10 and 12. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
Alan Travis
Thursday April 14, 2005
The Guardian
Michael Howard's 'dog whistle' immigration strategy is encouraging more reluctant Labour voters to return to their party than recruiting new Tory voters, according to the results of this week's Guardian/ICM election poll.
The survey shows that the first phase of the election campaign has left Labour in a stronger position - up two points on 39% of the vote and the Conservatives down a point on 33%. The six-point lead - in line with other recent polls - will steady nerves among Labour's strategists.
The ICM findings suggest that Mr Howard's hardline stance on asylum and immigration is putting off more voters than it is attracting. The Conservative lead on the issue has fallen from 13 points to 10 over the last week.
Immigration is also slipping down the list of "most important" concerns, being named by only 8% of voters this week compared with 12% 10 days ago.
At the same time Labour has extended its lead on the key battleground of the past week - tax and public services - from three to eight points and retained its substantial leads on health, education and the economy. The only "first order" issue in voters' minds on which the Tories are ahead is law and order.
Just 3% of voters regard the Iraq war as the "most important" issue when deciding their vote. This ranks the same as Europe.
While Labour has extended its opinion poll lead, the ICM survey also has its support firming up with 59% of Labour supporters saying they are certain to vote compared with 52% a week ago. This compares with 65% of Conservative voters and 54% of Liberal Democrat voters.
The poll also shows that the voters do take some notice of manifestos, with 78% of Labour voters and 56% of Conservative voters believing that some of the election promises made will be implemented. But hardly anyone believes that the parties will do everything they pledge.
ICM interviewed a random sample of 1,524 adults aged 18 and over by telephone between April 10 and 12. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
BrianH
At the Start
Having seen the poster displays in windows and gardens, I'd like a bet for the LibDems to retain Cheltenham
Merlin the Magician
At the Start
Where are Labour going to get their voters from??? WITH ALL THESE OPPOSINGANTE FOX HUNTING
ANTE IRAQ WAR
ANTE STUDENTS FEES
ANTE ROVER WORKERS + PLUS SUPPLIERS
STAFF IN TAX OFFICES REGARDS THEIR PENSIONS ETC
SCHOOL TEACHERS OVER THE LACK OF DISCIPLINE THEY ARE ALLOWED TO DISH OUT ETC ETC.
May be others too that oppose them I can’t think at this moment in time.....
So is there anybody left to vote for them now?????
:lol: So I don’t think its cut and dried regards the result.................
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BrianH
At the Start
Merlin, Labour will win with a reduced but still significant majority, possibly 80 to 95
Watson Lake
At the Start
Conservative.
I agree with UKIPS European policy but they are lacking in substance elsewhere, and will be a wasted vote.
I agree with UKIPS European policy but they are lacking in substance elsewhere, and will be a wasted vote.
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Ardross
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The more vile the Conservatives get the more Labour voters will return to the fold . There have been few more disgusting political stunts than Howard trying to blame Labour for the murder of PC oakes - how low will this son of an economic migrant and grandson of an illegal immigrant go ?
Thus Labour's widening lead in the polls
Thus Labour's widening lead in the polls
Watson Lake
At the Start
Labour aren't really leading this particular poll.
I find the all the main parties fairly unappealing. Labour are pretty vile too with all their claptrap.
I find the all the main parties fairly unappealing. Labour are pretty vile too with all their claptrap.
