Continuation Thread

Continuation Thread

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  Following on from the previous thread, does recent polling make a Tory/UKIP more likely or less likely? POPULUS It found that only 21 per cent are “positive” about Britain’s membership of Europe, while 31 per cent say they are “negative” and think the country would be better off leaving. However, 23 per cent who are negative about UK membership still think Britain would be worse off leaving the EU, while 25 per cent do not have a strong view…

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What happens if Tory MPs and associations start approaching UKIP ?

What happens if Tory MPs and associations start approaching UKIP ?

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  In the Spectator today, Nigel Farage raises the possibility of joint Conservative/UKIP candidates at the next election. He says “What I do know is there are Conservative associations up and down the country who think this could be a way forward. “All I would say to you is that in terms of co-operation or deals or anything in the future, firstly it’s some way off. But secondly, I can see that there are associations thinking along these lines. If…

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Should Cameron just ignore Ed Balls?

Should Cameron just ignore Ed Balls?

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Catching up with PMQs, the most memorable exchange was The Prime Minister referring to Ed Balls as “A muttering idiot” It went down well with the Tory Backbenchers (as did Calm Down Dear) But is this something Cameron should avoid doing, will it enhance the Flashman meme? Link to the exchange here   http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W3YjCudUpIk   TSE Note: Mike Smithson is on holiday until June 7th.