But, surely with such a MASSIVE poll lead and popularity rating surely ANY seat in the country would vote him in almost unopposed? (Even a head to head with Jessa in his north London sinecure)
Boris a shoe in then
Sorted …6. You could always put me on "ignore", but then you'd miss my words of extreme boredom
I think ex pats like yourself Mike need to be cognisant of the fact that there is a slight difference between having a view on an issue where you look at things from afar without too much personal consequence and those with direct skin in the game as a British resident. An example of that you cite the potential loss of the ability of predominantly middle class kids to live and work in Europe like you did, I don’t know how often you visit home but for some of us, Brexit was about ordinary British youngsters not having their wages and opportunities suppressed by unfettered EU migration. I enjoy your contributions to this thread and you’ve every right to voice your opinion, but it is quite naturally informed by your decision not to live in the country we are usually discussing.
I agree with all you say about Europe and it’s Peoples. However, the European Union is what we voted to leave and it is important to keep in mind the distinction. I doubt very much that the Spanish and the French in particular will want to stop Brits from settling there or visiting. They need and love our money.Thank you
But I'll answer your question.
Having lived in Germany and Spain I found the people to be incredibly friendly, especially the Spanish but the Germans, too. I think the quality of life in both countries (at least from.my experience) was (is?) really good. So I have an affinity with Europe (at least with a few of the countries) and I think our young people should have the chance to live there as I did.
I like the idea of inclusion, not exclusion, so I believe that close and very amicable relationships with the EU are important. I also think that people are always better people when their horizons are broadened.and they are exposed to different cultures, customs and languages.
I honestly don't see any threat, inconvenience or hardship resulting from being a member of the EU - in fact, the reverse.
Of course, I am English and an Exeter bauy.
Disagreeing fervently with Brexit, disliking some of our politicians and living abroad doesn't mean I wouldn't defend my country. I have never given up my British nationality here which results in me being much less affluent than I could been.
Any implication that the millions of Brits who live abroad have no right to comment or don't care (a theory which one or two of our fellow posters have expressed, much to their shame) is absurd and frankly stupid.
Finally, you support Somerset but live in Tebbern. So why do you feel so strongly about the Zidermen?
Not sure Magic Grandpa will agree with that.
Don't think he'll have much choice in the matter, To be a leader after two election defeats will mean Labour unelectable for as long as he stays and even Corbyn will see that
I read an article in the paper that said some of his most fervent supporters were foaming at the mouth at some sort of rally in Northampton yesterday when it was suggested he should resign if he loses.
His supporters alone won't win elections, It needs to reach more than them
