The results overall are quite a vindication for them - an increase even while actively spiting their activist base, and that too in an election where the "permission" to vote 3rd party or sit it out is higher (would expect a lot of protest votes to come home for the GE). Winning the mayoralty against the incumbent ex-Labour guy also shows the drastic limits of independent left campaigns against them.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
It's such a indictment this country when the average Joe is more outraged over their taxes going to people on benefits (even ones who need them) than they are over them going on David Cameron's private jet.
When the angry gammon agrees too you know it’s shocking.
She’s been hitting the wine again.
At least super anti capitalism champions like Purkiss and Blakely give away their show tickets and books for free. We'd hate it if they were hypocrites.
Didn't even know that they did shows but this isn't the point you think it is. We live in a capitalist society so unless you're mega rich, yes, you'll have to charge tickets for your show. That's common sense, the money for the tickets goes to far more than just the talent and I doubt either are rich enough to cover all fees and expenses of a free show.
Also, weird that's where your anger lies considering what they're talking about...
No anger from me, more an observation.
A silly observation.
Maybe. But I feel like being provocative while I'm waiting to laugh (hopefully) at Susan Hall.
But, yeah I'm well aware you can't say anything critical about two good looking ladies from the **** of corbyn.
No one take this bait.
It's looking like the London race was a bit of expectation management so far. Pretty decent results for Khan so far. Shame about West Mids but Street is a strong candidate.
Spoil sport.
Bailey won there last time didn't he? If so its looking good for Khan, assuming there aren't any major upsets in the other wards.
Pre count: "Susan Hall might win"
Actual count: "Khan picks up region that has never voted labour":
Actual count: "Khan picks up region that has never voted labour":
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Well thank feck for that. I have a friend who was volunteering in the campaign HQ and they said people were literally bricking themselves last night.Pre count: "Susan Hall might win"
Actual count: "Khan picks up region that has never voted labour":
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current swing TO labour is around 5%.
So thats West Central, North East and South West all going to Khan.
It would take a monumental upset in the other wards for Khan to lose this now. Doom mongers in the mud.
It would take a monumental upset in the other wards for Khan to lose this now. Doom mongers in the mud.
I posted this yesterday but I think the byelection in Wandsworth with the swing away from Labour really unsettled people. Anyway I am pleased. I like Sadiq.
I am delighted to have been proven wrong.
I think its pretty clear this was just a publicity stunt. Either to keep him in the limelight (another woopsie, aint he a laugh moment), or an attempt by the Tories to convey that their new ID checks are not intended to carry out voter suppression considering even a former Tory PM was not beyond the new rules.
I was taken in by the online rumours, thank feck they were incorrect.
Interesting that some of the outer boroughs are swinging Labour, despite ULEZ.
Genuinely very happy to see the Labour vote significantly drop in the Muslim population and that the Greens have made large gains. Some positive news in what has been 7 months of sadness over Gaza.
The Muslim voting block is a very big one, and yet doesn't feel anywhere near as influential or organised as say the Jewish voting block in America is. I'm very glad to see that people backed the Greens who very early on called for a ceasefire.
In London, Khan winning was always pretty likely in my view. He's insulated from the Gaza stuff because he's always strayed from the Labour line, and I expect most Londoners are actually pro less polluting cars. Of course the Conservatives fielding three terrible candidates in a row hasn't helped them. You don't need another Boris but just some regular professional guy with no history of xenophobic comments would've helped them tremendously, something all of the last three have failed to be.
The Muslim voting block is a very big one, and yet doesn't feel anywhere near as influential or organised as say the Jewish voting block in America is. I'm very glad to see that people backed the Greens who very early on called for a ceasefire.
In London, Khan winning was always pretty likely in my view. He's insulated from the Gaza stuff because he's always strayed from the Labour line, and I expect most Londoners are actually pro less polluting cars. Of course the Conservatives fielding three terrible candidates in a row hasn't helped them. You don't need another Boris but just some regular professional guy with no history of xenophobic comments would've helped them tremendously, something all of the last three have failed to be.
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Yeah, it's all just one big show.
Long may it continue.
Conservatives take Bexley & Bromley
The Conservatives have held the constituency of Bexley & Bromley, marking their first win in this year's mayoral race.
Susan Hall received 111,216 votes - or 54.6% - while Sadiq Khan received 48,952 - 24.1%.
Those percentages are exactly the same as those won by the Conservatives and Labour in 2021, meaning there was no swing in this result.
The Conservatives have held the constituency of Bexley & Bromley, marking their first win in this year's mayoral race.
Susan Hall received 111,216 votes - or 54.6% - while Sadiq Khan received 48,952 - 24.1%.
Those percentages are exactly the same as those won by the Conservatives and Labour in 2021, meaning there was no swing in this result.
Sounds painful.
What the increase of rape and knife crime?
Tories cutting police numbers definitely didn't have an effect there. I'm sure the dumpster fire candidate that is Susan Hall had a solid plan to tackle it.
Solihull suggests West Midlands too close to call
In the West Midlands mayoral race, results in Solihull have been declared.
They show a 5% swing from Conservative to Labour. Labour need a 4.5% swing to win the mayoralty.
The early intelligence that this contest is too close to call is, on this evidence, correct.
In the West Midlands mayoral race, results in Solihull have been declared.
They show a 5% swing from Conservative to Labour. Labour need a 4.5% swing to win the mayoralty.
The early intelligence that this contest is too close to call is, on this evidence, correct.
Crime is up pretty much everywhere, no? Same as a lot of other major cities in other countries I believe. Probably a mix of things like policing cuts, social services cuts, living standards erosions (things getting more expensive, stagnating wages) all making crime more attractive
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Why was the decision made to switch from PR to FPTP in London? I'm guessing it's above the Mayor's authority for obvious reasons, but seems a very backwards step in general?