Labour candidate mystery as other parties launch battle plans
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| TORY CHOICE: Conservative candidate Davena Rankin steps out to meet residents of Glasgow East with her party leader Annabel Goldie MSP. Picture Colin Mearns |
As the battle of the Glasgow East by-election began in earnest yesterday only one major party remained without a candidate.
Labour, which holds the seat, were faced with the embarrassment of having to postpone its selection when the favourite, local councillor George Ryan, appeared to pull out of the running at the last minute for family reasons.
The Tories, meanwhile, hit the campaign trail and Solidarity unveiled its candidate for July 24.
Solidarity leader, former MSP Tommy Sheridan, announced he would not stand for the Westminster seat and revealed that party member Tricia McLeish had been unanimously elected.
Mr Sheridan said that his colleague, who lives in the constituency, was "the most appropriate, able and credible" candidate. Glasgow East is one of Labour's safest seats, with David Marshall winning a comfortable 13,507 majority at the 2005 general election.
But since Mr Marshall resigned on health grounds last weekend, the SNP have had their eyes on the prize of securing a 21.9% swing for victory.
Mr Sheridan admitted the by-election was a "two horse race". "I'm not going to be dishonest to the electorate," he said. "We don't think we have a realistic chance of winning at this stage. We have got no problem with the SNP winning this election. Solidarity will be pleased to see the demise of Gordon Brown. However, there is a fight for third place.
"There will be some people who are fed up with the political establishment and the empty promises of the mainstream political parties. Solidarity must make a stand.
"We are proud and pleased to have not only a local candidate but a credible candidate as well. She knows exactly the issues that face people in Glasgow East."
Glasgow East is one of the most deprived areas in Scotland. One in 10 men over the age of 25 are unemployed and life expectancy for men is just 63, 14 years below the British average.
Ms McLeish, 44, works as a technical officer for Glasgow City Council's Land and Environmental Services and has been a trade union shop steward for 15 years.
She said: "I'm very aware of the problems facing the constituents.
"The constituents have been abandoned by the Labour party and the political establishment. We only have to look at the health record and the poverty levels to realise that there are major problems there. "
For the Liberal Democrats, Ian Robertson, a maths teacher at Bellahouston Academy, has said he will be a "strong local champion" on unemployment and crime issues.
In the heart of the constituency yesterday, Annabel Goldie, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, joined the party's candidate Davena Rankin for a walkabout in the Parkhead area.
Along with their campaign team, carrying blue balloons and banners, they chatted to shopkeepers, passers-by and people standing at bus stops and in pub doorways.
Ms Rankin acknowledged the party faced a "challenge" to win over the electorate in the Labour heartland.
"It's not traditional ground, but I'm not a traditional Tory candidate," said Ms Rankin, an active trade union member who has twice stood in city seats.
"I'm known as a tireless fighter and I will take the fight to Labour in their heartland.
"I'm passionate about the issues that matter most to the people of Glasgow East.
"The issues that matter most is about crime, unemployment, poor health. It is about what we can do to encourage sustainable recover for this area. I won't deny it's a challenge. I welcome challenges.
"We have had Labour failures in this city for years. The SNP is a risk. They are more interested in constitutional change. The only way they will get change at Westminster is to vote Conservative."
Ms Goldie added: "We think the voters of Glasgow East need a genuine choice. If you want change at Westminster you're not going to get it from the SNP.
"I'm saying to voters to vote for what will serve you best and that will be the Conservatives."
At least two local residents were impressed with the promises made by the Tories during their campaign trail.
Having never voted before, Jean Letham, 40, and Ann McCartney, 47, said they would turn out on July 24 to back Ms Rankin. "She is nice and approachable and took the time to talk to us," said Ms Letham. "Most people wouldn't bother."
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Posted by: Christoo, Gourock on 12:19am Sat 5 Jul 08
Another Labour disaster - the expected candidate chucks it before he's even began...
Another Labour disaster - the expected candidate chucks it before he's even began...
Posted by: Mrs I P Knightly, Scotland on 12:24am Sat 5 Jul 08
'tis a bit of embarressment - did he find he had a holiday booked during the fair weeks?
'tis a bit of embarressment - did he find he had a holiday booked during the fair weeks?
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 12:24am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote]Labour were faced with the embarrassment of having to postpone its selection when the favourite, local councillor George Ryan, appeared to pull out of the running at the last minute for family reasons.[/quote] Nobody wants the job. It's a poisoned chalice.
Labour were faced with the embarrassment of having to postpone its selection when the favourite, local councillor George Ryan, appeared to pull out of the running at the last minute for family reasons.
Nobody wants the job. It's a poisoned chalice.
Posted by: Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 12:38am Sat 5 Jul 08
The people of Glasgow East are not going to fall for empty tory or nat promises.
It dosen't take a rcoket scientist to realise that the nats and tories only want to rock the boat.
Sure this constituency has it's problems, many do, put the people there are not whining nat types - they just get on with it.
Labour will retain this seat and it will be widely acknowledged that this is the beginning of the end for the nats
The people of Glasgow East are not going to fall for empty tory or nat promises.
It dosen't take a rcoket scientist to realise that the nats and tories only want to rock the boat.
Sure this constituency has it's problems, many do, put the people there are not whining nat types - they just get on with it.
Labour will retain this seat and it will be widely acknowledged that this is the beginning of the end for the nats
Posted by: aapeacock, Falkirk on 12:39am Sat 5 Jul 08
Wait till the shat hits the fan about how the Lobour Lab dums have sold the best site in boness for peanuts to a Dutch Multinational
The romour is the Liebor Coonciloor and the Chairman of the Cooncil were paid £ 50,000 each
The Boness Folk are planing to turn up on the streets of East Glasgow with brochures explaining why ING are stealing their best building ground
This brochure will be pushed into the face of every Liebor overpaid Politico who shows his snout from out of the trough
Wait till the shat hits the fan about how the Lobour Lab dums have sold the best site in boness for peanuts to a Dutch Multinational
The romour is the Liebor Coonciloor and the Chairman of the Cooncil were paid £ 50,000 each
The Boness Folk are planing to turn up on the streets of East Glasgow with brochures explaining why ING are stealing their best building ground
This brochure will be pushed into the face of every Liebor overpaid Politico who shows his snout from out of the trough
Posted by: Brian Blessed, Glasgow on 12:46am Sat 5 Jul 08
[bold]Proud to be a Space Cadet[/bold] said:
[quote]It dosen't take a rcoket scientist to realise that the nats and tories only want to rock the boat.[/quote]
Aye, God forbid anyone would want to rock the boat. The steady vessel HMS Labour that's led us to lower life expectancy than Gaza whilst squandering our mineral wealth.
Thanks, Captain Smith.
Proud to be a Space Cadet said:
It dosen't take a rcoket scientist to realise that the nats and tories only want to rock the boat.
Aye, God forbid anyone would want to rock the boat. The steady vessel HMS Labour that's led us to lower life expectancy than Gaza whilst squandering our mineral wealth.
Thanks, Captain Smith.
Posted by: Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 12:51am Sat 5 Jul 08
Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.
Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 12:58am Sat 5 Jul 08
Proud To Be Skittish[quote]If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.[/quote] Yeah! Let's censor truth. After all, spin has failed to stem knowledge. Better to let the folk of that parish rot in peace.
As ever, good, clear-headed thinking from a Scot. (Alleged.)
Proud To Be Skittish
If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.
Yeah! Let's censor truth. After all, spin has failed to stem knowledge. Better to let the folk of that parish rot in peace.
As ever, good, clear-headed thinking from a Scot. (Alleged.)
Posted by: jimmy, best wee country in the world (!) on 12:59am Sat 5 Jul 08
PTBS
You whine that promises have not been kept.
Do you think 31 years of Thatcher-Blair-ism has served the area? (or don't you want to "rock the boat"?)
Do you think people shouldn't question and "get on with it" (the Labour norm)?
Would you consider leaving Glasgow if the SNP took power there?
You're a genius.
PTBS
You whine that promises have not been kept.
Do you think 31 years of Thatcher-Blair-ism has served the area? (or don't you want to "rock the boat"?)
Do you think people shouldn't question and "get on with it" (the Labour norm)?
Would you consider leaving Glasgow if the SNP took power there?
You're a genius.
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 1:01am Sat 5 Jul 08
Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 12:38am today
[quote][bold]Labour will retain this seat and it will be widely acknowledged that this is the beginning of the end for the nats[/bold][/quote]
I hope for your sake that is correct PtbS.
The bigger the boast, the bigger the ............
I wouldn't want to be crawling down from that position come July 25th
Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 12:38am today
Labour will retain this seat and it will be widely acknowledged that this is the beginning of the end for the nats
I hope for your sake that is correct PtbS.
The bigger the boast, the bigger the ............
I wouldn't want to be crawling down from that position come July 25th
Posted by: nouveauxscum on 1:01am Sat 5 Jul 08
There is poverty and low life expentancy in Glasgow.
[bold]It is not a claim, it is a fact.[/bold]
There is poverty and low life expentancy in Glasgow.
It is not a claim, it is a fact. Posted by: Stevie, Bo'ness on 1:02am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Proud to be Scottish[/bold] wrote:
Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.[/quote] The SNP are only telling the truth.
Life expectancy in Labour's heartlands is often lower than that of Iraq.
It' is a sad state of affairs.
How is that "running them down" exactly?
Shame on you, and shame on your greedy corrupt party for allowing this to happen in a rich country. You have had 50 years to sort it out.
Absolutely disgusting.
Proud to be Scottish wrote:
Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.
The SNP are only telling the truth.
Life expectancy in Labour's heartlands is often lower than that of Iraq.
It' is a sad state of affairs.
How is that "running them down" exactly?
Shame on you, and shame on your greedy corrupt party for allowing this to happen in a rich country. You have had 50 years to sort it out.
Absolutely disgusting.
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 1:02am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Proud to be Scottish[/bold] wrote:
Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.[/quote]
Were you on question time wearing a green t-shirt yesterday PtbS?
It was either you, Highland Mighty or Jason4queen
That's if your all not the same person.
Proud to be Scottish wrote:
Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.
Were you on question time wearing a green t-shirt yesterday PtbS?
It was either you, Highland Mighty or Jason4queen
That's if your all not the same person.
Posted by: JC on 1:15am Sat 5 Jul 08
The nats love to run Scotland down, they thrive on telling us how hard done by we are, by the nasty English (pardon me 'Westminster') to try and justify their existence.
Meanwhile..... we just get on with our lives.......
The nats love to run Scotland down, they thrive on telling us how hard done by we are, by the nasty English (pardon me 'Westminster') to try and justify their existence.
Meanwhile..... we just get on with our lives.......
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 1:16am Sat 5 Jul 08
Can't see the SNP wiping out Labour's thirteen thousand plus majority, no matter how disillusioned voters are with their traditional party. I can, however, see it much reduced ... but even winning by one will allow Labour to crow.
Is Brown planning a walkabout to meet the people?
Can't see the SNP wiping out Labour's thirteen thousand plus majority, no matter how disillusioned voters are with their traditional party. I can, however, see it much reduced ... but even winning by one will allow Labour to crow.
Is Brown planning a walkabout to meet the people?
Posted by: Steve A, Independence for Scotland! on 1:16am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Wardog[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Proud to be Scottish[/bold] wrote: Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.[/quote] Were you on question time wearing a green t-shirt yesterday PtbS? It was either you, Highland Mighty or Jason4queen That's if your all not the same person. [/quote] Has Lord foukesake had plastic surgery recently?
Wardog wrote:
Proud to be Scottish wrote: Might I also suggest that the people of Glasgow East and Glasgow in general are getting a little fed up with the nats continually running them down with claims of poverty and low life expectancy. If they haven't got anything nice to say maybe they should put a zip in it.
Were you on question time wearing a green t-shirt yesterday PtbS? It was either you, Highland Mighty or Jason4queen That's if your all not the same person.
Has Lord foukesake had plastic surgery recently?
Posted by: nouveauxscum on 1:19am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]JC[/bold] wrote:
The nats love to run Scotland down, they thrive on telling us how hard done by we are, by the nasty English (pardon me 'Westminster') to try and justify their existence. Meanwhile..... we just get on with our lives.......[/quote] I think you mean - [bold]The Labour Party.[/bold]
JC wrote:
The nats love to run Scotland down, they thrive on telling us how hard done by we are, by the nasty English (pardon me 'Westminster') to try and justify their existence. Meanwhile..... we just get on with our lives.......
I think you mean -
The Labour Party. Posted by: Steve A, Independence for Scotland! on 1:21am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Los Angeles[/bold] wrote:
Can't see the SNP wiping out Labour's thirteen thousand plus majority, no matter how disillusioned voters are with their traditional party. I can, however, see it much reduced ... but even winning by one will allow Labour to crow. Is Brown planning a walkabout to meet the people? [/quote] Don't think the onion jack bunting will be on display for him if he does!
Los Angeles wrote:
Can't see the SNP wiping out Labour's thirteen thousand plus majority, no matter how disillusioned voters are with their traditional party. I can, however, see it much reduced ... but even winning by one will allow Labour to crow. Is Brown planning a walkabout to meet the people?
Don't think the onion jack bunting will be on display for him if he does!
Posted by: Mrs I P Knightly, Scotland on 1:21am Sat 5 Jul 08
amen
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 1:22am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]JC[/bold] wrote:
The nats love to run Scotland down, they thrive on telling us how hard done by we are, by the nasty English (pardon me 'Westminster') to try and justify their existence.
Meanwhile..... we just get on with our lives.......[/quote]
Getting on with some of the shortest lives in western europe if the stats are to be believed..... your grovelling to Glasgow East that they should sput up and shut up is quite frankly disgusting.
Next you'll be telling us that the residents should vote Labour to save Gordon Brown....
Oh I see Tom Clarke alreayd has.
Disgraceful.
What else if politics for than to change people & places for the better.
Labour have failed on all accounts the people of Glasgow East.
Let's hope they vote positively for change and don't buy into the usual Labour Fear agenda..... the aprty of scoialsim, don't make me laugh!
JC wrote:
The nats love to run Scotland down, they thrive on telling us how hard done by we are, by the nasty English (pardon me 'Westminster') to try and justify their existence.
Meanwhile..... we just get on with our lives.......
Getting on with some of the shortest lives in western europe if the stats are to be believed..... your grovelling to Glasgow East that they should sput up and shut up is quite frankly disgusting.
Next you'll be telling us that the residents should vote Labour to save Gordon Brown....
Oh I see Tom Clarke alreayd has.
Disgraceful.
What else if politics for than to change people & places for the better.
Labour have failed on all accounts the people of Glasgow East.
Let's hope they vote positively for change and don't buy into the usual Labour Fear agenda..... the aprty of scoialsim, don't make me laugh!
Posted by: Seannair, Oban on 1:22am Sat 5 Jul 08
PTBS does not - apparently - do irony. Possibly he, or she, does not understand the concept? The sad fact is that Glasgow East, on any measuremenet you can choose, is a testament to the falure of Labour or, if you insist, New Labour, to take reponsibilty for the steady decline of an environment for which they have been responsible for generations and they have failed consistently and with spectacular lack of success. Let them now face the consequences.
I suspect that Mr Marshall and his family has derived much more profit from his years of representing Shelltleston than have his electors - to use the term loosely - but there is nothing new under the sun and to cut and run before the truth be known is only par for the course (cf Tony Bliar the arch prince of deception and self aggrandisement)
PTBS does not - apparently - do irony. Possibly he, or she, does not understand the concept? The sad fact is that Glasgow East, on any measuremenet you can choose, is a testament to the falure of Labour or, if you insist, New Labour, to take reponsibilty for the steady decline of an environment for which they have been responsible for generations and they have failed consistently and with spectacular lack of success. Let them now face the consequences.
I suspect that Mr Marshall and his family has derived much more profit from his years of representing Shelltleston than have his electors - to use the term loosely - but there is nothing new under the sun and to cut and run before the truth be known is only par for the course (cf Tony Bliar the arch prince of deception and self aggrandisement)
Posted by: jimmy, Glasgow on 1:22am Sat 5 Jul 08
PTBS, JC
I've been considering your theory that socio-economic problems and poverty stem from the nationalists "running down" the loyal people. You present a convincing case.
"If they haven't got anything nice to say...."
= they're rocking the boat.
(You mean they'd cut off the kind of benefits and advantages that only the world's 12th biggest oil producer could provide, right?)
It certainly explains the shortening of odds on Labour retaining the seat. I never saw it that way before!
Could voters "not rock the boat" by staying at home?
PTBS, JC
I've been considering your theory that socio-economic problems and poverty stem from the nationalists "running down" the loyal people. You present a convincing case.
"If they haven't got anything nice to say...."
= they're rocking the boat.
(You mean they'd cut off the kind of benefits and advantages that only the world's 12th biggest oil producer could provide, right?)
It certainly explains the shortening of odds on Labour retaining the seat. I never saw it that way before!
Could voters "not rock the boat" by staying at home?
Posted by: Samoyed, Costa del Menie on 1:23am Sat 5 Jul 08
Hey! Pish to be Sprayed, long time no read I haven't been to the Northbritonperson since March. What are you doing here? Is your masochism strike not being feed enough there? Well, you are for a treat, stick around and you'll be showered with ephitets...no, just words but you are going to be very pleased. Is your mum well too? remember not to tire her much with your requests.
What are you going to do after independence? They don't want you in england either.
Hey! Pish to be Sprayed, long time no read I haven't been to the Northbritonperson since March. What are you doing here? Is your masochism strike not being feed enough there? Well, you are for a treat, stick around and you'll be showered with ephitets...no, just words but you are going to be very pleased. Is your mum well too? remember not to tire her much with your requests.
What are you going to do after independence? They don't want you in england either.
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 1:26am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Los Angeles[/bold] wrote:
Can't see the SNP wiping out Labour's thirteen thousand plus majority, no matter how disillusioned voters are with their traditional party. I can, however, see it much reduced ... but even winning by one will allow Labour to crow.
Is Brown planning a walkabout to meet the people?
[/quote]
It is a huge ask but the SNP have nothing to lose.
If the swing is big enough, it will have the same ramifications for Brown, his MP's will check their own constituency majorities and realise that a similar swing would annihilate them.
I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers, who exactly are they holding responsible for the state that Glasgow East is widely reported to be in?
Los Angeles wrote:
Can't see the SNP wiping out Labour's thirteen thousand plus majority, no matter how disillusioned voters are with their traditional party. I can, however, see it much reduced ... but even winning by one will allow Labour to crow.
Is Brown planning a walkabout to meet the people?
It is a huge ask but the SNP have nothing to lose.
If the swing is big enough, it will have the same ramifications for Brown, his MP's will check their own constituency majorities and realise that a similar swing would annihilate them.
I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers, who exactly are they holding responsible for the state that Glasgow East is widely reported to be in?
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 1:32am Sat 5 Jul 08
Wardog[quote]I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,[/quote] This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence?
We need solid ideas.
Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies.
But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition.
Wardog
I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,
This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence?
We need solid ideas.
Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies.
But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition.
Posted by: Jock Politicaljunkie, Glasgow on 1:35am Sat 5 Jul 08
I don't think Ryan [italic]has[/italic] pulled out - they're just stalling while they scramble round behind the scenes to raise the deposit having lost it at Henley.
I don't think Ryan
has pulled out - they're just stalling while they scramble round behind the scenes to raise the deposit having lost it at Henley.
Posted by: Steve A, Independence for Scotland! on 1:39am Sat 5 Jul 08
The SNP can win this, that majority was gained in 2005 long before the political earthquake that happened in 2007 .
Who in the onionist brigade would have thought the snp would be running Scotland before may 2007?
We can and we will !!!!!!!!!!
The SNP can win this, that majority was gained in 2005 long before the political earthquake that happened in 2007 .
Who in the onionist brigade would have thought the snp would be running Scotland before may 2007?
We can and we will !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 1:40am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Los Angeles[/bold] wrote:
Wardog[quote]I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,[/quote] This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence? We need solid ideas. Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies. But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition. [/quote] The SNP are proposing:-
isolationism
seperatism
economic downfall
to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
Los Angeles wrote:
WardogI genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,
This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence? We need solid ideas. Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies. But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition.
The SNP are proposing:-
isolationism
seperatism
economic downfall
to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
Posted by: nouveauxscum on 1:45am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Proud to be Scottish[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Los Angeles[/bold] wrote: Wardog[quote]I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,[/quote] This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence? We need solid ideas. Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies. But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition. [/quote] The SNP are proposing:- isolationism seperatism economic downfall to name but three things immediately of the top of my head[/quote] Haven't seen any of that in any SNP proposals.
Are you just making stuff up to get people to talk to you?
Proud to be Scottish wrote:
Los Angeles wrote: WardogI genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,
This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence? We need solid ideas. Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies. But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition.
The SNP are proposing:- isolationism seperatism economic downfall to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
Haven't seen any of that in any SNP proposals.
Are you just making stuff up to get people to talk to you?
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 1:45am Sat 5 Jul 08
Proud To Be Skittish[quote]to name but three things immediately of the top of my head[/quote] [bold]That'll be why its empty so quickly.[/bold]
Proud To Be Skittish
to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
That'll be why its empty so quickly. Posted by: Sean Connery for President, Perth on 1:47am Sat 5 Jul 08
It's poor to see the good People of Glasgow East being used as political pawns once again. When are nu-lab going to wake up and support the people they are supposed to cherish, maybe learning to hold onto their socialist principles might mean they
a./ can select a candidate
b./ stop inviting Thatcher for tea
c./ stop their trough-snouting - see this weeks Westminster vote
d./ actually challenge voters to vote for a 'socialist' party instead of the pseudo tory guff masquerading as tax cuts we are force fed
Good luck Cllr John Mason (soon to be MP) - it's only a mere 22% :-)
It's poor to see the good People of Glasgow East being used as political pawns once again. When are nu-lab going to wake up and support the people they are supposed to cherish, maybe learning to hold onto their socialist principles might mean they
a./ can select a candidate
b./ stop inviting Thatcher for tea
c./ stop their trough-snouting - see this weeks Westminster vote
d./ actually challenge voters to vote for a 'socialist' party instead of the pseudo tory guff masquerading as tax cuts we are force fed
Good luck Cllr John Mason (soon to be MP) - it's only a mere 22% :-)
Posted by: Steve A, glasgow on 1:47am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Proud to be Scottish[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Los Angeles[/bold] wrote: Wardog[quote]I genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,[/quote] This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence? We need solid ideas. Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies. But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition. [/quote] The SNP are proposing:- isolationism seperatism economic downfall to name but three things immediately of the top of my head[/quote] isolationism
seperatism
economic downfall
Sounds like Westmonster to me .
Proud to be Scottish wrote:
Los Angeles wrote: WardogI genuinely fear for the folk of Glasgow East if they continue to vote for Labour in any meaningful numbers,
This may sound like heresey ... but besides the long-term prospect of getting their own country back to rule, what is the SNP offering the people of Shettleston that will, in the short-to-medium term improve their existence? We need solid ideas. Labour have none, the Blue Meanies are playing silly buggers even entering the fray, and the Nice Party will suggest free potato crisps with every three pints ordered at your local bar - they always suggest sensible policies. But exactly what are the SNP proposing? I am not being cynical. I am asking for ammunition.
The SNP are proposing:- isolationism seperatism economic downfall to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
isolationism
seperatism
economic downfall
Sounds like Westmonster to me .
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:06am Sat 5 Jul 08
Stedve A.[quote]Sounds like Westmonster to me .[/quote] LoL
Stedve A.
Sounds like Westmonster to me .
LoL
Posted by: jimmy, best wee country in the world (!) on 2:09am Sat 5 Jul 08
Spot on Proud To Be Scottish!!!!!
I don't want 'English' or 'Welsh' to become foreigners either !
To the bullies making up names like "Pish To Be Sprayed" and getting personal, ask yourselves if they celebrated "Separation Day" in the USA yesterday? Hardly.
The nationalist candidate is on ALL the council committees, so how can he be specialised at anything?
Spot on Proud To Be Scottish!!!!!
I don't want 'English' or 'Welsh' to become foreigners either !
To the bullies making up names like "Pish To Be Sprayed" and getting personal, ask yourselves if they celebrated "Separation Day" in the USA yesterday? Hardly.
The nationalist candidate is on ALL the council committees, so how can he be specialised at anything?
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:13am Sat 5 Jul 08
Patronising Jimmy[quote]I don't want 'English' or 'Welsh' to become foreigners either[/quote] How big is your apartment?
Patronising Jimmy
I don't want 'English' or 'Welsh' to become foreigners either
How big is your apartment?
Posted by: Steve A, glasgow on 2:15am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]jimmy[/bold] wrote:
Spot on Proud To Be Scottish!!!!! I don't want 'English' or 'Welsh' to become foreigners either ! To the bullies making up names like "Pish To Be Sprayed" and getting personal, ask yourselves if they celebrated "Separation Day" in the USA yesterday? Hardly. The nationalist candidate is on ALL the council committees, so how can he be specialised at anything?[/quote] At least he has no desire to spend more time at home with his staff.
jimmy wrote:
Spot on Proud To Be Scottish!!!!! I don't want 'English' or 'Welsh' to become foreigners either ! To the bullies making up names like "Pish To Be Sprayed" and getting personal, ask yourselves if they celebrated "Separation Day" in the USA yesterday? Hardly. The nationalist candidate is on ALL the council committees, so how can he be specialised at anything?
At least he has no desire to spend more time at home with his staff.
Posted by: MtnKat on 2:15am Sat 5 Jul 08
jimmy,
I would imagine that the Americans are probably celebrating "Independence Day " with fireworks, the length and breadth of their country, about now.
And your point would be?
jimmy,
I would imagine that the Americans are probably celebrating "Independence Day " with fireworks, the length and breadth of their country, about now.
And your point would be?
Posted by: jimmy, Glasgow on 2:18am Sat 5 Jul 08
"We can and we will"
-Braveheart (bully) propaganda
"Westmonster"
-childish
"We can and we will"
-Braveheart (bully) propaganda
"Westmonster"
-childish
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:19am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote]"We can and we will"
-Braveheart (bully) propaganda
"Westmonster"
-childish[/quote] Patronising Jimmy's Post - banal.
"We can and we will"
-Braveheart (bully) propaganda
"Westmonster"
-childish
Patronising Jimmy's Post - banal.
Posted by: nouveauxscum on 2:22am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]jimmy[/bold] wrote:
"We can and we will" -Braveheart (bully) propaganda "Westmonster" -childish [/quote] Was that line in Braveheart?
You making stuff up too?
jimmy wrote:
"We can and we will" -Braveheart (bully) propaganda "Westmonster" -childish
Was that line in Braveheart?
You making stuff up too?
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:23am Sat 5 Jul 08
Mount Kitty[quote]I would imagine that the Americans are probably celebrating "Independence Day " with fireworks, the length and breadth of their country, about now.[/quote] Big style.
The vast majority take their official holidays very seriously, and that one especially ... bar a few African-Americans, and some native Americans, better known as Commanche, Navajo, Hopi, Apachi...
Bit like the Scots those native Americans. Can't see what there is to celebrate.
Mount Kitty
I would imagine that the Americans are probably celebrating "Independence Day " with fireworks, the length and breadth of their country, about now.
Big style.
The vast majority take their official holidays very seriously, and that one especially ... bar a few African-Americans, and some native Americans, better known as Commanche, Navajo, Hopi, Apachi...
Bit like the Scots those native Americans. Can't see what there is to celebrate.
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:24am Sat 5 Jul 08
Nouveauxscum[quote]You making stuff up too?[/quote] Wee sma' hour idiot poster.
Nouveauxscum
You making stuff up too?
Wee sma' hour idiot poster.
Posted by: Steve A, glasgow on 2:27am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]jimmy[/bold] wrote:
"We can and we will" -Braveheart (bully) propaganda "Westmonster" -childish [/quote] "Westmonster"
-childish
AGREED !!
jimmy wrote:
"We can and we will" -Braveheart (bully) propaganda "Westmonster" -childish
"Westmonster"
-childish
AGREED !!
Posted by: MtnKat on 2:28am Sat 5 Jul 08
Los Angeles,
" Can't see what there is to celebrate."
No longer being ruled by Westminster, perhaps?
Los Angeles,
" Can't see what there is to celebrate."
No longer being ruled by Westminster, perhaps?
Posted by: Steve A, Independence for Scotland! on 2:30am Sat 5 Jul 08
Jimmy ! Just remind me who it was that took a month to congratulate the first minister after winning the Scottish election ? mmmm let me see oh aye it was Gordon Brown wasn't it ?
Childish or What !!!!!!
Jimmy ! Just remind me who it was that took a month to congratulate the first minister after winning the Scottish election ? mmmm let me see oh aye it was Gordon Brown wasn't it ?
Childish or What !!!!!!
Posted by: jimmy, Glasgow on 2:42am Sat 5 Jul 08
Gordon Brown was bad mannered in not congratulating Salmond, and a dud PM before taking office.
Gordon Brown was bad mannered in not congratulating Salmond, and a dud PM before taking office.
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:52am Sat 5 Jul 08
Davina Rankin says she will "Fight to keep the Union."
Davina Rankin says she will "Fight to keep the Union."
Posted by: Los Angeles, Edinburgh on 2:53am Sat 5 Jul 08
That'll be of great comfort to the poor and downtrodden of Shettleston.
That'll be of great comfort to the poor and downtrodden of Shettleston.
Posted by: Steve A, Independence for Scotland! on 3:02am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Los Angeles[/bold] wrote:
That'll be of great comfort to the poor and downtrodden of Shettleston. [/quote] LA
They need help ! Professional !
Los Angeles wrote:
That'll be of great comfort to the poor and downtrodden of Shettleston.
LA
They need help ! Professional !
Posted by: jonny bond, glasgow on 3:06am Sat 5 Jul 08
They dont need a candidate they need a fall guy to take the blame for brown the clowns attrocious term in office when he sold the gold when things were on the up and its now worth three times what he sold it for. The last time there was such a need in this or any other country was when JFK was assasinated. Wanted labour voters to ensure we don't lose another deposit.
They dont need a candidate they need a fall guy to take the blame for brown the clowns attrocious term in office when he sold the gold when things were on the up and its now worth three times what he sold it for. The last time there was such a need in this or any other country was when JFK was assasinated. Wanted labour voters to ensure we don't lose another deposit.
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 5:17am Sat 5 Jul 08
[bold]Blueprint for how candidates can tackle deprivation[/bold]
Issues raised by Dr Gerald Spence is a GP at Shettleston Health Centre.[italic]
[/italic]
www.theherald.co.uk/
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[quote]....alcohol is a terrible problem and drug abuse is absolutely ghastly. We do not think methadone is an appropriate treatment for heroin addicts as all it does is stop people robbing shops....[/quote]
The SNP's new drug policy focuses on real rehabilitation rather than continued dependancy on methadone. See also the SNP's various proposals for dealing with Scotland's alcohol problem and targeting the anti-social behaviour that stems from it.
[quote]The criminal justice system needs to target the dealers.[/quote]
More funds are being directed to stopping dealers and using their ceased assets and money to fund youth initiative sin the areas where the problem is most acute.
[quote]....Small industry was the lifeblood of the area and should be again. Why not halve business rates for 10 years and provide incentives for local businesses that recruit more people....[/quote]
The SNP have reduced rates & for 150,000 Small Business Rates these will be reduced to zero.
[quote].....We need more young people like her who do well at school and show by their actions that there are choices to make, between clowning around or getting the head down in hopes of securing the reward of further education or sustainable, meaningful employment.....[/quote]
Scrapping the Graduate Endowment Fee and making it easier for Students form poorer backgrounds to get grants for full time and part-time study.
[quote].....we will not have the role models we need for our young people to aspire to unless we have the skilled jobs in place. If there are very few skilled people around, the jobs they do cannot be seen as career choices...[/quote]
Growing Scotland's Economy is the only way to ensure that jobs and a minimum wage is there for ebeyone, ensuring that people want to work.
To see the full effects of that we need full fiscal autonomy, we need [bold]Independence[/bold] .
Blueprint for how candidates can tackle deprivation
Issues raised by Dr Gerald Spence is a GP at Shettleston Health Centre.
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....alcohol is a terrible problem and drug abuse is absolutely ghastly. We do not think methadone is an appropriate treatment for heroin addicts as all it does is stop people robbing shops....
The SNP's new drug policy focuses on real rehabilitation rather than continued dependancy on methadone. See also the SNP's various proposals for dealing with Scotland's alcohol problem and targeting the anti-social behaviour that stems from it.
The criminal justice system needs to target the dealers.
More funds are being directed to stopping dealers and using their ceased assets and money to fund youth initiative sin the areas where the problem is most acute.
....Small industry was the lifeblood of the area and should be again. Why not halve business rates for 10 years and provide incentives for local businesses that recruit more people....
The SNP have reduced rates & for 150,000 Small Business Rates these will be reduced to zero.
.....We need more young people like her who do well at school and show by their actions that there are choices to make, between clowning around or getting the head down in hopes of securing the reward of further education or sustainable, meaningful employment.....
Scrapping the Graduate Endowment Fee and making it easier for Students form poorer backgrounds to get grants for full time and part-time study.
.....we will not have the role models we need for our young people to aspire to unless we have the skilled jobs in place. If there are very few skilled people around, the jobs they do cannot be seen as career choices...
Growing Scotland's Economy is the only way to ensure that jobs and a minimum wage is there for ebeyone, ensuring that people want to work.
To see the full effects of that we need full fiscal autonomy, we need
Independence .
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 5:21am Sat 5 Jul 08
Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 1:40am today
PtbS, what exactly are the Labour Party proposing regarding the following?
These are the key issues raised by Gerald Spence in his recent opinion piece in the Herald, Gerald has served the Bailieston Area for over 20 years as a GP.
[bold]
Alcohol + Drug Addiction/Rehabilita
tion
Anti-Social behaviour
Widening Access to Higher Education
Helping Small Businesses
Crime Prevention
Improving the Economy (both Locally & Nationally)
Reducing Proportional Burden of Local Tax
[/bold]
Maybe you can fill in the policy gaps for them.
Think very carefully before you answer
I suggest that you swot up on their 2007 manifesto.
Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 1:40am today
PtbS, what exactly are the Labour Party proposing regarding the following?
These are the key issues raised by Gerald Spence in his recent opinion piece in the Herald, Gerald has served the Bailieston Area for over 20 years as a GP.
Alcohol + Drug Addiction/Rehabilita
tion
Anti-Social behaviour
Widening Access to Higher Education
Helping Small Businesses
Crime Prevention
Improving the Economy (both Locally & Nationally)
Reducing Proportional Burden of Local Tax
Maybe you can fill in the policy gaps for them.
Think very carefully before you answer
I suggest that you swot up on their 2007 manifesto.
Posted by: Wardog, Buckie on 5:25am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Wardog[/bold] wrote:
Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 1:40am today
PtbS, what exactly are the Labour Party proposing regarding the following?
These are the key issues raised by Gerald Spence in his recent opinion piece in the Herald, Gerald has served the Bailieston Area for over 20 years as a GP.
[bold]
Alcohol + Drug Addiction/Rehabilita
tion
Anti-Social behaviour
Widening Access to Higher Education
Helping Small Businesses
Crime Prevention
Improving the Economy (both Locally & Nationally)
Reducing Proportional Burden of Local Tax
[/bold]
Maybe you can fill in the policy gaps for them.
Think very carefully before you answer
I suggest that you swot up on their 2007 manifesto.
[/quote]
My Apologies PtbS
Labour hasn't actually got a condidate in aplce.
Never mind policies to fight for.
Bankrupt in [bold]ALL[/bold] sense of the word.
Wardog wrote:
Proud to be Scottish, Glasgow on 1:40am today
PtbS, what exactly are the Labour Party proposing regarding the following?
These are the key issues raised by Gerald Spence in his recent opinion piece in the Herald, Gerald has served the Bailieston Area for over 20 years as a GP.
Alcohol + Drug Addiction/Rehabilita
tion
Anti-Social behaviour
Widening Access to Higher Education
Helping Small Businesses
Crime Prevention
Improving the Economy (both Locally & Nationally)
Reducing Proportional Burden of Local Tax
Maybe you can fill in the policy gaps for them.
Think very carefully before you answer
I suggest that you swot up on their 2007 manifesto.
My Apologies PtbS
Labour hasn't actually got a condidate in aplce.
Never mind policies to fight for.
Bankrupt in
ALL sense of the word.
Posted by: Donald Anderson, glasgow on 7:04am Sat 5 Jul 08
Even the Iraqi Interpreters for the British Army don't want to live in Glasgow East. Come the think of it. The Vietnamese Boatpersons did not want to live in Labour's Drumchapel neither and preferred to go back to Vietnam.
The Great British Labour Party are proposing:-
isolationism for Scotland
separatism from the rest of the planet
and have already created economic downfall
to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
Even the Iraqi Interpreters for the British Army don't want to live in Glasgow East. Come the think of it. The Vietnamese Boatpersons did not want to live in Labour's Drumchapel neither and preferred to go back to Vietnam.
The Great British Labour Party are proposing:-
isolationism for Scotland
separatism from the rest of the planet
and have already created economic downfall
to name but three things immediately of the top of my head
Posted by: Jimmy the Pie on 7:30am Sat 5 Jul 08
I asked for expense details from the London parliament, on Ann McKechin, MP for Glasgow North, David Cairns, MP for Inverclyde and Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Mark Lazarowicz.
I also asked for info on His Lardship, Lard Foolkes from the Hoose of Lords @ foilords@parliament.
uk.
They are very helpful, even acknowledging my enquiry and promising details next week. I will of course pass on details of their sleaze
I was going to enquire about George Ryan but seemingly he never showed up at his acceptance meeting!!!!
Looks like Purcell, so its his financial details I'm after.
Might find them in HALLS OF INFAMY?????
I asked for expense details from the London parliament, on Ann McKechin, MP for Glasgow North, David Cairns, MP for Inverclyde and Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Mark Lazarowicz.
I also asked for info on His Lardship, Lard Foolkes from the Hoose of Lords @ foilords@parliament.
uk.
They are very helpful, even acknowledging my enquiry and promising details next week. I will of course pass on details of their sleaze
I was going to enquire about George Ryan but seemingly he never showed up at his acceptance meeting!!!!
Looks like Purcell, so its his financial details I'm after.
Might find them in HALLS OF INFAMY?????
Posted by: Arnold Codger, Glasgow on 7:34am Sat 5 Jul 08
The SNP are the only party that have the real interests of Glasgow East and Scotland at heart. The have started to prove that the able and willing. They are accused of not filling some manifesto promises but it is have only been in power for one year, out of four, and were giving the smallest handout from Westminster. Glasgow East people must know how that feels - not getting a fair share and then bieng chastised for it.
However i think this will still be hard battle to win because of early election date, Brown just wants it over with, and many people might not vote anyway, nevermind being on holiday, many people will have given-up on aspirations for better government by now. Not to mention that the other parties will draw votes away from the SNP and Labour. It will take some clever and innovative canvassing to win this.
The SNP are the only party that have the real interests of Glasgow East and Scotland at heart. The have started to prove that the able and willing. They are accused of not filling some manifesto promises but it is have only been in power for one year, out of four, and were giving the smallest handout from Westminster. Glasgow East people must know how that feels - not getting a fair share and then bieng chastised for it.
However i think this will still be hard battle to win because of early election date, Brown just wants it over with, and many people might not vote anyway, nevermind being on holiday, many people will have given-up on aspirations for better government by now. Not to mention that the other parties will draw votes away from the SNP and Labour. It will take some clever and innovative canvassing to win this.
Posted by: Dave, Livi Village on 7:54am Sat 5 Jul 08
May I be allowed a comment on the article by Carolyn Churchill (that's the one at the top of this column)
According to the article the SNP don't seem to have a candidate either. There is no mention of an SNP candidate in the article. Lots of detail about everybody else, but no mention of an SNP candidate.
I noticed the same omission in BBC reporting of this by-election. After all the lying and scaremongering in previous elections, could this be the shape of things to come? Ignore the SNP and maybe they'll go away?
May I be allowed a comment on the article by Carolyn Churchill (that's the one at the top of this column)
According to the article the SNP don't seem to have a candidate either. There is no mention of an SNP candidate in the article. Lots of detail about everybody else, but no mention of an SNP candidate.
I noticed the same omission in BBC reporting of this by-election. After all the lying and scaremongering in previous elections, could this be the shape of things to come? Ignore the SNP and maybe they'll go away?
Posted by: Karin, glasgae. on 8:09am Sat 5 Jul 08
did the labour cooncillor decide that he didnt want to run and lose his councillors seat and the lovely money that goes with it or does he want to do both?
did the labour cooncillor decide that he didnt want to run and lose his councillors seat and the lovely money that goes with it or does he want to do both?
Posted by: naylabour, glasgow on 8:14am Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Proud to be Scottish[/bold] wrote:
The people of Glasgow East are not going to fall for empty tory or nat promises. It dosen't take a rcoket scientist to realise that the nats and tories only want to rock the boat. Sure this constituency has it's problems, many do, put the people there are not whining nat types - they just get on with it. Labour will retain this seat and it will be widely acknowledged that this is the beginning of the end for the nats[/quote] 'they just get on with it'........???? what a gross insult the the people of the east end. do you think thats acceptable? give the people s#ite and as long as the vote for you thats ok? that comment is labour at it worse. even now in these desprate times you you, you still insult the electorate. the east end is a forgotten midden...and its not the peoples fault..you (labour) have been in power for years in this city but are too interested in the merchant city and the like.
Proud to be Scottish wrote:
The people of Glasgow East are not going to fall for empty tory or nat promises. It dosen't take a rcoket scientist to realise that the nats and tories only want to rock the boat. Sure this constituency has it's problems, many do, put the people there are not whining nat types - they just get on with it. Labour will retain this seat and it will be widely acknowledged that this is the beginning of the end for the nats
'they just get on with it'........???? what a gross insult the the people of the east end. do you think thats acceptable? give the people s#ite and as long as the vote for you thats ok? that comment is labour at it worse. even now in these desprate times you you, you still insult the electorate. the east end is a forgotten midden...and its not the peoples fault..you (labour) have been in power for years in this city but are too interested in the merchant city and the like.
Posted by: Mr Angry, ayrshire on 8:15am Sat 5 Jul 08
Dave,maybe that would be because they announced their candidate days ago. They did not need to search around and beg people.
Dave,maybe that would be because they announced their candidate days ago. They did not need to search around and beg people.
Posted by: waldenman, East Lothian on 8:44am Sat 5 Jul 08
Someone please tell me that PtBS is, at best, an 'agent provocateur' and, at worst, a deliberate Herald 'plant'.
I've never come across someone who defends the indefensible with such blind zeal.
I must away to "...just get on with it."
Someone please tell me that PtBS is, at best, an 'agent provocateur' and, at worst, a deliberate Herald 'plant'.
I've never come across someone who defends the indefensible with such blind zeal.
I must away to "...just get on with it."
Posted by: Observer, Glasgow on 8:59am Sat 5 Jul 08
Whilst i want John Mason to win Tricia McLeish is a decent woman who wants the best for the people of Glasgow East, as she is one of them herself. Good Luck Tricia.
Whilst i want John Mason to win Tricia McLeish is a decent woman who wants the best for the people of Glasgow East, as she is one of them herself. Good Luck Tricia.
Posted by: Jimmy the Pie, Orkney on 9:00am Sat 5 Jul 08
It will have to be pointed out that New Labour Sleaze will only ever pay attention to marginal seats and ignore their 'safe' seats.
The electorate don't deserve any consideration.
As a financially and morally bankrupt party, New Labour Sleaze can be clearly seen for what they really are.
Selfish, greedy, self serving and arrogant.
Will Steven Purcell end his political 'career' by fighting a lost cause???
I don't think so. And there is the 'Halls of Infamy' which is being investigated by one of the Sundays. When that story breaks that'll be the end of the Glasgow mafia
The whole point of this election is saving Comrade Broon from humiliation, saving the Party and not giving a to$s about the electorate.
They will pay the ultimate price.
It will have to be pointed out that New Labour Sleaze will only ever pay attention to marginal seats and ignore their 'safe' seats.
The electorate don't deserve any consideration.
As a financially and morally bankrupt party, New Labour Sleaze can be clearly seen for what they really are.
Selfish, greedy, self serving and arrogant.
Will Steven Purcell end his political 'career' by fighting a lost cause???
I don't think so. And there is the 'Halls of Infamy' which is being investigated by one of the Sundays. When that story breaks that'll be the end of the Glasgow mafia
The whole point of this election is saving Comrade Broon from humiliation, saving the Party and not giving a to$s about the electorate.
They will pay the ultimate price.
Posted by: pehman, sussex on 9:04am Sat 5 Jul 08
Wardog @1;22,
Is that right ? Tom Clarke the slab mp for Coatbridge, the former shadow sec of state for Scotland, who holds the record for the shortist time in the job, is campaigning in Glasow East on the basis of "saving maggie brown"
Wardog @1;22,
Is that right ? Tom Clarke the slab mp for Coatbridge, the former shadow sec of state for Scotland, who holds the record for the shortist time in the job, is campaigning in Glasow East on the basis of "saving maggie brown"
Posted by: Stuart Black on 9:05am Sat 5 Jul 08
waldenman, he is morally and intellectually bankrupt, best to ignore him.
waldenman, he is morally and intellectually bankrupt, best to ignore him.
Posted by: Colin B, Bearsden on 9:10am Sat 5 Jul 08
Full metal Camay Knickers nearly lost John Smith's old Airdrie and Coatbridge seat to SNP's Kay Ulrich
Full metal Camay Knickers nearly lost John Smith's old Airdrie and Coatbridge seat to SNP's Kay Ulrich
Posted by: Andrew, Scotland on 9:13am Sat 5 Jul 08
All of you Glasgow posters and anyone who cares about this country needs to think about getting onto the streets of Glasgow East over the next three weeks and helping the parties which oppose New Labour. Just a few hours handing out leaflets and encouraging people to vote for CHANGE will do. New Labour needs a metephorical kicking and now is the chance.
All of you Glasgow posters and anyone who cares about this country needs to think about getting onto the streets of Glasgow East over the next three weeks and helping the parties which oppose New Labour. Just a few hours handing out leaflets and encouraging people to vote for CHANGE will do. New Labour needs a metephorical kicking and now is the chance.
Posted by: James McLaren on 9:14am Sat 5 Jul 08
Why is it that we have o go to an English broadsheet to get the most balanced, intuitive article on The Glasgow by election?
http://www.guardian.
co.uk/commentisfree/
2008/jul/04/scotland
.scotland
ZanuLab are still going to get their collective Erse kicked though
Why is it that we have o go to an English broadsheet to get the most balanced, intuitive article on The Glasgow by election?
http://www.guardian.
co.uk/commentisfree/
2008/jul/04/scotland
.scotland
ZanuLab are still going to get their collective Erse kicked though
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