Hexus OFFICIAL 2015 General Election results thread

[peterb]

Farage has quit as UKIP leader according the bbc live election coverage

edit: He is considering whether he should stand for re-election as leader when leadership contest occurs... FFS

Well that's a perfectly reasonable position to take. He is effectively seeking a vote of confidence in him as PARTY leader. Whether he gets it is a matter for the UKIP leadership. In terms of votes he has actually done quite well, so he probably stands a reasonable chance of being re-elected as party leader.

[Phage]

I was hoping for a hung parliament in which a coalition wasn't possible so that we had a chance of electoral reform. I was optimistic that we could get that before the next election but this result makes me think otherwise.

This "Equalise the size of parliamentary constituencies" sounds like spin for gerrymandering considering they also want to reduce the amount of seats.

I guess there are more worrying things like the snoopers charter rearing its ugly head, I'm worried about the state of this country's digital future in the hands of technology illiterate MPs.

Exactly my position also. Well put.

[Biscuit]

A friend told me that there is apparently a record number of phallic doodles on ballot papers, which makes me laugh on so many levels. Unfortunately I cant find any official info on it myself.

[ik9000]

I was hoping for a hung parliament in which a coalition wasn't possible so that we had a chance of electoral reform. I was optimistic that we could get that before the next election but this result makes me think otherwise.

This "Equalise the size of parliamentary constituencies" sounds like spin for gerrymandering considering they also want to reduce the amount of seats.

I guess there are more worrying things like the snoopers charter rearing its ugly head, I'm worried about the state of this country's digital future in the hands of technology illiterate MPs.

I might be wrong, but I'm fairly certain labour redrew boundaries when they were in control. Around Hammersmith etc springs to mind.

If I understand correctly the proposal is to aim to make each MP represent approximately the same number of people which seems like a reasonable thing to do, though I'm probably missing some subtlety that means it isn't.... No doubt someone will correct me.

Regarding hung parliaments,
1) to plagarise an old Ali-G episode on the legal system, why does it matter how big the MP's members are?
2) since we don't have a hung parliament what can we therefore conclude about the people who were and weren't re-elected?

A friend told me that there is apparently a record number of phalluc doodles on ballot papers, which makes me laugh on so many levels. Unfortunately I cant find any official info on it myself.

Maybe those doodles expressed a desire to see a hung parliament? (Look I'm trying to see the positives here...)

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Sorry guys, this was all a dream and Nigel Farage is the new PM.

I hope not!

[ik9000]

I hope not!

LOL now I feel doubly sorry for this chap...

[Jowsey]

Sorry guys, this was all a dream and Nigel Farage is the new PM.

Mustering point is Jarrow, South Tyneside. We will march on Westminster. Bring any weapons you own.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Bahahahahahha:

http://www.reddit.com/r/unitedkingdo...ies_will_give/

The first act of the new government - more snooping!!

"A conservative government would be giving the security agencies and law enforcement agencies the powers that they need to ensure they're keeping up to date as people communicate with communications data. We were prevented from bringing in that legislation into the last government because of the coalitions with the Lib Dems and we are determined to bring that through because we believe that is necessary to maintain the capabilities of our law enforcement agencies so they can continue to do the excellent job day in day out of keeping us safe and secure"

[Phage]

Should have voted Lib dem

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Well,England has spoken - they voted Conservative and UKIP and now expect to be treated like monkies,with the odd banana shoved up somewhere.

Unless OFC you are very rich,then I expect a nice large donation will make sure your privacy and rights are respected.

Its going to be so funny when people whine whats going to happen now - I can dangle it in their faces!

[Phage]

Well,England has spoken - they voted Conservative and UKIP and now expect to be treated like monkies,with the odd banana shoved up somewhere.

Unless OFC you are very rich,then I expect a nice large donation will make sure your privacy and rights are respected.

Its going to be so funny when people whine whats going to happen now - I can dangle it in their faces!

I tried to tell ye - But ya wouldna listen !

[kalniel]

Well,England has spoken - they voted Conservative

Yes.

and UKIP

Nope. One seat is not being voted for by England

[ik9000]

Well,England has spoken - they voted Conservative and UKIP and now expect to be treated like monkies,with the odd banana shoved up somewhere.

Unless OFC you are very rich,then I expect a nice large donation will make sure your privacy and rights are respected.

Its going to be so funny when people whine whats going to happen now - I can dangle it in their faces!

So given the choice the people of England have voted to have the continuity of the current lot (flaws, privatisation, snooping and all) rather than gamble on the labour leadership who it seems not enough people had confidence in to give them a go. I don't think it was solely a policy matter this time!

[scaryjim]

I was hoping for a hung parliament in which a coalition wasn't possible so that we had a chance of electoral reform. ...

Be careful what you wish for - if seats were distributed to parties based on share of the Vote, UKIP would have 82 seats and significant influence in a Tory/UKIP coalition. Just about the only benefit of FPTP is that it tends to suppress extremist movements. As much as I dislike the thought of another 5 years or Tory austerity and the damage they're likely to inflict on the most vulnerable in society, I'd rather they could do it on their own terms than be pushed around by a significant UKIP block *shudder*...

[Jowsey]

Nope. One seat is not being voted for by England

I agree, but 3.8m votes is a lot! That's roughly the same as SNP and LibDems added together!

[peterb]

I think memories are long and labour haven't been forgiven for the Ed Balls up of the economy. Of course, had the Lib Dems won the referendum bid for electoral reform, we would now probably have a much larger UKIP presence in Parliament.

Makes you think....