Jeremy Corbyn's time is up

[Biscuitician]

What happens in Brighton if the re run puts forward the same people? They can't keep anulling the results surely!

 

[killer b]

It'll be after the conference though, and give them time to organise against the left in Brighton.

 

[Pickman's model]

What happens in Brighton if the re run puts forward the same people? They can't keep anulling the results surely!

are you sure? easy enough, surely, simply expel the victorious candidates.

 

[Bernie Gunther]

Jeremy Corbyn has turned the Labour Party into a safe haven for violent thugs

Tom Harris is a former Labour MP and government minister at the Department for Transport. He now runs his own company, Third Avenue Communications Ltd, offering lobbying and political strategy advice. He is a member of the advisory board of the Reform Scotland think tank and maintains a Blairite perspective on UK politics.

Isn't he the one who did that Alex Salmond as Hitler thing?

 

[Sifta]

Isn't he the one who did that Alex Salmond as Hitler thing?

Yes. Kinder, gentler politics:

Labour's 'Twitter tsar' forced to quit after comparing Alex Salmond to Hitler in 'Downfall' spoof

 

[ViolentPanda]

the naughty step. Fucking party politics. Pull a stalin while weeping about bullying

What better time to pull one?

 

[Louis MacNeice]

What happens in Brighton if the re run puts forward the same people? They can't keep anulling the results surely!

It stays suspended if historical precedent is anything to go by. The party was suspended in 1990 following the refusal of six Labour councilors to pay the poll tax; by 1992 the party had lost 8 local council seats and the disciplinary action had spread to a further twenty party members.

Cheers - Louis MacNeice

 

[sheothebudworths]

Re Brighton, I've just had this email...

I'm writing to let you know that following the recent Brighton and Hove AGM, many complaints and reports of concern have been made to the National Labour Party. These allege abusive behaviour by some attendees, as well as reports that the ballots results were not properly reached. We are particularly concerned that the safety of members at the meeting was compromised. The decision of the Chair of the NEC’s Disputes Panel is that the results of this AGM be voided.

There will be a new AGM at a later date which will be organised and operated by Party staff and members of the regional board, who will also act as monitors.

Also, the procedural rules of the up and coming Leadership election state that no CLP meetings may be held during the contest. Brighton and Hove Labour Party is also precluded from meeting to make a supporting nomination, or any other business. Please note that this also precludes Brighton and Hove Labour Party from organising any leadership hustings.

I hope that the local Party will soon return to comradely conduct, and that this matter will soon be behind us.

 

[J Ed]

Uncle Joe is very concerned that you have may breached the politburo's safe space policy with abusive and threatening language, therefore for your safety and that of fellow party members you will be taking a trip to Siberia

 

[ViolentPanda]

it's quite stark how far London is drifting offshore.

As for Streatham CLP, you're far braver than me.

Streatham CLP is a pit of cunts, and no mistake. Has been since the 90s, and probably always will be.

It was one of the first in S.W. London to become dominated by Blairists, and they've held on there since, often through extremely dirty tricks against local party officers - and ward councillors - who don't toe the line.

 

[BeverlyCrusher]

Re Brighton, I've just had this email...

I hope members are funneling that anger into undermining these toerags.

 

[ViolentPanda]

I haven't been! Never tried. Never had any intention of going! Only joined the labour party by accident. Just felt I should at least have a nosy after recent events, but they seem to be very coy about how to find them.

Mount Ephraim Rd, IIRC.

 

[agricola]

Mount Ephraim Rd, IIRC.

they probably turn their noses up at the ABC Roads set

 

[gosub]

Is Gisela Stuart shadow Brexit minister yet?

 

[andysays]

Owen Smith: Only one MP should challenge Corbyn

this made me laugh

Former shadow business secretary Angela Eagle was the first to mount a challenge, with Mr Smith - the former welfare spokesman - now also putting himself forward. Speaking on the Daily Politics, Mr Smith said the party owed Ms Eagle a "debt of gratitude" for mounting the challenge, and that he had delayed coming forward himself because he had been visiting his brother in hospital.

 

[sheothebudworths]

These allege abusive behaviour by some attendees, as well as reports that the ballots results were not properly reached.

What does that mean? ETA - Sorry, I mean what are they implying it means?!

Ballot papers have been retained and anyone can inspect them in paper or electronically on request to the secretary on secretary@bhlabour.org.uk.

(The last from EC 2016 Results )

 

[ruffneck23]

But for those who think that Corbynism/The Labour Party is the right way to go, surely they should have the nous to get something together (I don't mean individuals who have just joined obviously, but the likes of Momentum). The social democrats have had the numbers in the party, if not the leading positions at the CLP/NEC level. FFS, do something about it!

Like the 'red drinks ' being organised by my clp then ( see earlier post )

 

[DaveCinzano]

NUC president at Hull uni

Freudian much?

 

[ViolentPanda]

One where winning at the cost of all credibility, most members and national humiliation is still winning. Limit the electorate to just Angela Eagle and her pet dog and victory is guaranteed.

Assuming the dog wouldn't vote Corbyn, of course. I just bet the monstrous bastard would suborn Fido with Bonios!!!

 

[ViolentPanda]

Why don't you members demand/hold ward meetings and have votes of confidence/no confidence at that level? Like, right now.

Which is exactly what used to happen back in the 70s when local branches were suspended with alarming frequency.

 

[ViolentPanda]

Owen Smith: Only one MP should challenge Corbyn

this made me laugh

Slightly better than "the dog ate my bus pass", but only slightly.

 

[Cid]

I'm not a member yet incidentally. Applied last Wednesday, suspiciously pending.

Labour have edited their member sign up page... No longer do they say you can take part in leadership elections. And apparently "We now have over 380,000 members". Lost the other 120,000 down the back of the sofa did you?

 

[Biscuitician]

are you sure? easy enough, surely, simply expel the victorious candidates.

 

[wtfftw]

I'm not a member yet incidentally. Applied last Wednesday, suspiciously pending.

Labour have edited their member sign up page... No longer do they say you can take part in leadership elections. And apparently "We now have over 380,000 members". Lost the other 120,000 down the back of the sofa did you?

I'm pending since just before the no confidence vote.

 

[Casually Red]

alan johnson smells of putrid elderberries. for the record, like.

Smells of putrid elderberries that John McCririck keeps warm and snug up his sweaty bum hole as a marinade gourmet snack, I think you'll find .

 

[Xenonxenon]

Fuck the Labour party. All cunts.

 

[Raheem]

Fuck the Labour party. All cunts.

Knew a Blairite would turn up here eventually.

 

[Buckaroo]

Smells of putrid elderberries that John McCririck keeps warm and snug up his sweaty bum hole as a marinade gourmet snack, I think you'll find .

Jesus H triggered by that and demand mind bleach on tap ffs

 

[Lord Camomile]

Owen Smith: Only one MP should challenge Corbyn
this made me laugh

Owen Smith said there was a "widespread view" among MPs that there should only be one challenger, but that he was not sure how they should be chosen.

A pre-ballot ballot to see who goes on the ballot?

But only mates are allowed to vote.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Wait, he's also calling for a second EU ref., isn't he? I think he's just stuck in that schoolkid mentality where a vote means a day off!