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Posted by: gel Apr 13 2019, 11:30 AM

Local WBC Council votes:
(Downlands Ward)

I've just received my postal voting forms, and I find it puzzling that just one candidate
refuses to show their home address.?
That is the Labour Candidate, a Mr Murphy.
Previously has shown a Chaddleworth residence.

Posted by: Cognosco Apr 13 2019, 03:25 PM

West Berkshire and Newbury Town Councils have a couple of Labour Councillors with no address shown. Perhaps they are too embarrassed to let neighbours know they are standing for councilors?
As the Nationals have proven that democracy is now dead is there any point in voting?
Of all the candidates standing there is not one that I can vote for so therefore will be spoiling my papers!

Posted by: SirWilliam Apr 13 2019, 03:28 PM

Perhaps the poor chap is homeless? By getting a job as a councillor he would be in a better position to obtain one? Just a thought.

Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Apr 13 2019, 04:04 PM

Nah.. he has probably been "parachuted in by momentum. Do you remember when the Tories did that with Mr Blobby after Judith Chaplin sadly passed?

Posted by: newres Apr 13 2019, 04:43 PM

Parachuted implies some sort of action. Labour have no chance here.

Posted by: Strafin Apr 15 2019, 07:31 AM

Everyone has a chance.

I found out at the weekend Labour and conservatives are the only two parties fielding candidates in every ward. I think it's extremely interesting that Labour have gone from almost no support whatsoever, to a position where they are able to match the tories in terms of numbers.

Posted by: Berkshirelad Apr 17 2019, 06:30 PM

These and the seemingly inevitable European elections will be ABC* elections.


* Anybody But the Conservatives



I certainly won't bother to vote at the local elections - they are all a bad as each other - none of the above.

Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Apr 17 2019, 06:40 PM

You should. Just put your "sentiments" down on the ballot paper..😂

Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Apr 18 2019, 07:19 AM

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2019/04/17/brexit-party-leading-eu-parliament-polls

Oh dear...🤣🤣🤣

Posted by: newres Apr 18 2019, 07:36 AM

Just polls. Can't believe them.

Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Apr 18 2019, 08:26 AM

But you seemed to? Only believe the polls you like eh?🤣

Posted by: Turin Machine Apr 18 2019, 12:31 PM

Even the 'viral' ones? You quote polls ad infinitum. When it suits of course.

Posted by: newres Apr 18 2019, 12:58 PM

I was being sarcastic as people had been dismissing the polls that show a majority wish to remain but one that shows Brexit doing well is being highlighted. I reckon what would make the elections really interesting is if Labour offer a second referendum.

Posted by: SirWilliam Apr 18 2019, 06:58 PM

Any party who is stupid enough to offer a third referendum would feel the wrath of the electorate. A possible repeat of the last 3 years is enough to send most of us to the funny farm.

Posted by: newres Apr 18 2019, 07:51 PM

Well most people now want to remain so in what way would this wrath be felt?