Whoever’s idea it was it was a mistake The basic fact is that you don’t launch moves like this unless you are going to win. I’ve never been a fan of Bercow but to use what amounted to procedural trickery flew in the face of the way the House operates. What’s clear is that he emerges stronger from this failed attempt. He’s now there as long as he wants. Surely the best thing would have been to have done this…
Reminder: PB gathering March 17th at 7pm The next PB get-together will take place on Tuesday March 17th from 7pm at the Shooting Star in Middlesex Street. As the map below shows this is just round the corner from our normal venue, Dirty Dicks. We are hoping that this will be less crowded and noisy than the pre-Christmas bash. Thanks to Fat Steve for finding the new venue. There are also plans for overnight May 7/8 – details soon.
Latest @LadPolitics odds on whether a debate involving at least Dave & Ed will take place http://t.co/hyfbkvi3BO pic.twitter.com/2iLMfALAAz — TSE (@TSEofPB) March 5, 2015 Ed Miliband is prepared to take part in a head to head debate on his own says @LucyMPowell #wato — norman smith (@BBCNormanS) March 5, 2015 TSE
Date for your Diary March 17th at 7pm The next PB get-together will take place on Tuesday March 17th from 7pm at the Shooting Star in Middlesex Street. As the map below shows this is just round the corner from our normal venue, Dirty Dicks. We are hoping that this will be less crowded and noisy than the pre-Christmas bash. Thanks to Fat Steve for finding the new venue. There are also plans for overnight May 7/8 – details soon.
Marf with a poignant cartoon on Jihadi John pic.twitter.com/ZT1gNSLw6n — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 27, 2015 LAB back in the lead with Populus CON 31 LAB 33 LD 9 UKIP 16 GRN 6 — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 27, 2015 Another week & another forecast from Oxford's @StephenDFisher Very tight pic.twitter.com/3Pi3aE54Zf — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 27, 2015 A bit unfair on UKIP? Publicity stunt for "The Producers" at Margate – UKIP conference venue. Hot pants & swastikas pic.twitter.com/cXwRT8vZ1j — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 27,…
Marf on 2 job MPs pic.twitter.com/90nvhU5cEI — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 25, 2015 If you would like to purchase one of Marf’s prints or originals, please contact her here. Marf is speaking at an event tonight in London on freedom of speech and political cartoonists Changes in latest YouGov just published 2230 CON – 33% (-2) LAB – 33% (-) UKIP – 15% (+1) LDEM – 8% (+2) GRN – 6% (-1)
Marf on Sir Malcolm pic.twitter.com/aKlmQdU3MV — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 24, 2015 Two polls due this evening. Survation for the Mirror and the usual YouGov. They’ll be posted here as soon as they are out. Last month Survation had CON 31, LAB 30, LD 7, UKIP 23, GRN 3. Last YpouGov had CON & LAB tied. UPDATE LAB moves from 1% behind to 6% ahead in tonight’s Survation/Mirror poll Thee was a slightly smaller lead, check the third box on…
Politicalbetting's Marf on Cameron playing it cool with Putin pic.twitter.com/7ZkBqcX4Ac — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 20, 2015 The next PB gathering in London has been arranged for 7pm on March 17th at The Shooting Star 125-129 Middlesex Street London E1 7JF. This is just round the corner from Dirty Dicks. Hopefully the new venue will be more comfortable.