dAVe80 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The National Executive Committee have voted in favour of Corbyn being an automatic candidate on the ballot. With that I think we can say Angela Eagle is about to get smashed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 10 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: The National Executive Committee have voted in favour of Corbyn being an automatic candidate on the ballot. With that I think we can say Angela Eagle is about to get smashed. Is that some sort of post-vote ceremony? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted July 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: The National Executive Committee have voted in favour of Corbyn being an automatic candidate on the ballot. With that I think we can say Angela Eagle is about to get smashed. Her role as sacrificial lamb is complete. Now, what do they do...? Split off? Dark arts with their media friends? Or wait for the next convenient moment to try to push him again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Watching Corbyn on the news live now, he really comes across as a condescending p**** when he talks to the press. He clearly has disdain for the press, but needs to realise that when he talks like that to the cameras, that's how most of the electorate will see him. Not at a party rally, but via the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, jon_c said: Watching Corbyn on the news live now, he really comes across as a condescending p**** when he talks to the press. He clearly has disdain for the press, but needs to realise that when he talks like that to the cameras, that's how most of the electorate will see him. Not at a party rally, but via the press. Edit: Sorry, reading that back it sounded a bit off. Apologies. I disagree with this though. I actually laughed out loud, at the way he spoke to the press. I like that he's got the balls not to play the game. The majority of them are desperate to stitch him up anyway. Edited July 12, 2016 by dAVe80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 ^ The problem is, he has to learn to talk to and play the press if he is ever to have any chance of winning a GE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I agree no matter how strong his policies are at the moment I don't think he has enough leadership qualities to make people listen to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted July 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2016 Word going around that members from after February won't be able to vote and anyone wanting to vote has to pay £25 for the privilege in the next 2 days. **** the Labour Party. I hope it burns to the ground. That is despicable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 52 minutes ago, jon_c said: Watching Corbyn on the news live now, he really comes across as a condescending p**** when he talks to the press. He clearly has disdain for the press, but needs to realise that when he talks like that to the cameras, that's how most of the electorate will see him. Not at a party rally, but via the press. Yeah but the media are all bitter Blairites who are out to get him. Apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, Chindie said: Word going around that members from after February won't be able to vote and anyone wanting to vote has to pay £25 for the privilege in the next 2 days. **** the Labour Party. I hope it burns to the ground. That is despicable. If that's true - and I don't know how reliably to value 'word going around' - it might very well be the quid pro quo for keeping Corbyn on the ballot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, Chindie said: Word going around that members from after February won't be able to vote and anyone wanting to vote has to pay £25 for the privilege in the next 2 days. **** the Labour Party. I hope it burns to the ground. That is despicable. Are they still on the edge of bankruptcy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, Chindie said: Word going around that members from after February won't be able to vote and anyone wanting to vote has to pay £25 for the privilege in the next 2 days. **** the Labour Party. I hope it burns to the ground. That is despicable. This was reported on the BBC. Bit of a kick in the pants, but I still can't see Corbyn getting beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted July 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2016 Just now, HanoiVillan said: If that's true - and I don't know how reliably to value 'word going around' - it might very well be the quid pro quo for keeping Corbyn on the ballot. It's been reported in a few places now. Slight correction though. Only post February joiners have a £25 surcharge in a 2 day window to be able to actually do what their membership they paid for days they could do. It's bullshit. Whether part of a deal or not, you've sold hundreds of thousands down the river. All because you're desperate for power. words removed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 52 minutes ago, jon_c said: ^ The problem is, he has to learn to talk to and play the press if he is ever to have any chance of winning a GE. This needs to change. If only someone would stop playing the game and get back to substantive adult level discussions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Just now, villakram said: This needs to change. If only someone would stop playing the game and get back to substantive adult level discussions... In order to get adults to vote for you in substantial numbers you need to treat them like children. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, Chindie said: Slight correction though. Only post February joiners have a £25 surcharge in a 2 day window to be able to actually do what their membership they paid for days they could do. What is their reasoning behind that? It sounds utterly pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, Chindie said: It's been reported in a few places now. Slight correction though. Only post February joiners have a £25 surcharge in a 2 day window to be able to actually do what their membership they paid for days they could do. It's bullshit. Whether part of a deal or not, you've sold hundreds of thousands down the river. All because you're desperate for power. words removed. Do you have a link to anywhere clarifying this mate? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Just now, snowychap said: What is their reasoning behind that? It sounds utterly pathetic. They saw how the Dems did something very similar to this to nuke Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 1 minute ago, dAVe80 said: Do you have a link to anywhere clarifying this mate? Cheers! It's on the Beeb page about Corbyn being on the ballot. Quote Only those who joined Labour before February will be able to vote in the leadership contest. Anyone who joined after then will have to pay an extra £25 to become a "registered supporter" - and will only get a two-day window in which to do so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Cheers Comrade! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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