Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson lost her East Dunbartonshire seat after 12 years of being the serving MP.
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The Edition: can Remainers unite against Boris?
James Forsyth writes in this issue’s cover article that the Remain side’s inability to unite may well cost them this election and, if Boris Johnson wins, put the last nail in the coffin for Remain. On the podcast, Alastair Campbell also explains why the People’s Vote campaign seems to have imploded in recent weeks.
CBI hears from party leaders as Tories, Labour and Lib Dems try to win business votes
In a bid to secure support from industry ahead of polling day on December 12, the leaders of the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats will each make a speech on stage at the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) Annual Conference at the InterContinental London – The O2.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson admits electoral pact plot as rumours swirl ‚Remain Alliance‘ could target 60 seats
Talks have been under way between the unashamedly pro-EU Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the Greens maximise their chances in key constituencies in the December 12 election.
The pact would see two of the three parties stand aside to favour the one with the best chance of victory – replicating the success in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election.
Oh dear, oh dear. Student politician Jo Swinson showing that when it comes to fundamentally basic economics (and maths) she hasn’t got a clue. This is embarrassing. The thought of her anywhere near the levers of power is frightening.
Lib Dem Compares Brexit to Nazi Germany and Domestic Abuse
The candidate claimed that Brexit is causing divisions that have “split families and friends have led to huge rises in violent crime on our streets and domestic abuse in our homes.” He went on to say:
“We have to stop this – just as we stopped the Nazis in Germany and their sympathizers in this country at the time from destroying this country in the 1930s.”
This would be a government of national betrayal
They’re openly, shamelessly talking about forcing out Boris Johnson and creating a ‘government of national unity’ whose job would be to delay Brexit – again – and then hold a second referendum or a General Election. That the political class is casually chatting about taking such a drastic, emergency, anti-democratic measure as setting up an unelected government to stop Brexit is the most worrying sign of the times yet.
Remainer alliance goes on the attack: Opposition parties plot to bind Boris Johnson during Tory conference by bringing forward deadline for him to beg Brussels for Brexit extension to SATURDAY
– Labour, the Scottish National Party, and the Lib Dems will hold emergency talks
– Ministers on standby to travel back to London if an attempt is made to topple PM
– Rebels could try to force Boris Johnson to seek Brexit delay as early as Saturday
Brexit latest: Opposition leaders to meet again to discuss stopping No Deal and Jo Swinson’s plan to ask for another extension
Parliament has already passed the so-called Benn Act requiring him to request a further extension to the Article 50 withdrawal process if he cannot get a new agreement by October 19.
But some on the opposition side fear that could leave too little time to take action through the courts if Mr Johnson tries to circumvent the legislation and push through a no-deal break.
E.U.-Kader Verhofstadt: „Die Welt von Morgen ist eine Welt der Imperien“
Anlässlich des seit drei Jahren durch die paneuropäische Nomenklatura sabotierten und nun kurz bevorstehenden Austritts von Großbritannien aus der „Europäischen Union“, verdeutlicht einer ihrer Unterhändler für die Austrittsverhandlungen deren wahren Hintergrund.
Es folgen Auszüge aus der gestrigen Rede von Guy Verhofstadt im britischen Bournemouth auf der dortigen Konferenz der „Liberaldemokratischen Partei“.
Guy Verhofstadt speech at the UK Liberal Democrats conference [14.09.2019]
Guy Verhofstadt’s speech at the conference of the UK Liberal Democrats September 14h, 2019.
Guy Verhofstadt is on stage getting applauded for saying the world of tomorrow will be one of empires. How do these people dare call themselves progressive? Guy’s done a great job of reminding me why I voted Brexit in the first place.
The rebel alliance has taken control of parliament – and Brexit. What happens next?
Every Monday, a group of unlikely bedfellows meet in Jeremy Corbyn’s parliamentary office. Jo Swinson, Liberal Democrat leader; Ian Blackford, the SNP’s Westminster leader; Caroline Lucas, the Green party’s sole MP; and Liz Saville Roberts from Plaid Cymru all gather to discuss their common aim — preventing a no-deal Brexit. This rebel alliance is more than just a group therapy session: last week, they succeeded in taking control of parliament and immediately started to give instructions to the Prime Minister.
Rogue Tories plot with Liberal Democrats: Rebel MPs stripped of the whip for voting against Boris Johnson’s Brexit policy on verge of agreeing Election pact with Jo Swinson’s party
Under the plan, if the rebels are not allowed back into the party, the Liberals and the Greens would not put up a candidate against MPs Rory Stewart, Sam Gyimah, Margot James and Dominic Grieve.
In return, if they were to beat the official Tory candidates and win election to the Commons, they would agree to take a ’soft whip‘ from the Liberals, meaning they would vote with Ms Swinson’s party on selected issues.
Brexit: Opposition parties to reject PM election move
Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP and Plaid Cymru say they will vote against the government or abstain in Monday’s vote on whether to hold a snap poll.
Johnsons Mehrheit schrumpft auf Minimum
Seine konservativen Tories verloren eine Nachwahl zum Unterhaus in einem Wahlkreis in Wales. Der konservative Kandidat Chris Davies unterlag im Wahlkreis Brecon and Radnorshire der Kandidatin der europafreundlichen Liberaldemokraten, Jane Dodds, wie in der Nacht veröffentlichte Ergebnisse zeigen.
Jo Swinson defeats Ed Davey to become the new Liberal Democrat leader
The party’s deputy leader defeated rival Sir Ed Davey in the race to succeed Sir Vince Cable.
Ms Swinson, the MP for East Dunbartonshire, received 47,997 votes, comfortably ahead of her rival on 28,021.
Ian Blackford: „In all eventualities, there must be a people’s vote“ SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, Greens and the Independent Group issue joint statement saying they will push for a public vote to be included in #Brexit legislation
Westminster Voting Intention: Poll of Polls
End date: 22 Mar 2019
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Client: Observer
CON 36
LAB 35
LD 7
TIG
GRN 4
UKIP 9
End date: 21 Mar 2019
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Client: Daily Express
CON 34
LAB 35
LD 8
TIG 6
GRN 4
UKIP 7
End date: 19 Mar 2019
Company: Ipsos MORI
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CON 38
LAB 34
LD 8
TIG 2
GRN 4
UKIP 7
Today’s @thetimes cartoon.
Sir Vince Cable to stress commitment to EU in farewell Liberal Democrat conference speech
The 75-year-old who will step down as leader after the local elections in May, said the party had to continue arguing for the benefits of staying in the European Union (EU) as the Brexit debate rages at Westminster.
Vince Cable to stand down as @LibDems leader. As one of the key people behind austerity he played a major part in the most destructive set of policies in my lifetime. The duplicity of his party after 2010 meant they were crushed. It also helped lay the foundations for Brexit.
So Vince Cable is quitting as Lib Den Leader. Good riddance. He along with Clegg enabled Tory #austerity causing misery for millions and decimating public services.
Minor UK opposition parties table vote of no confidence in government
The SNP, the third-largest party in the House of Commons, was joined by the Liberal Democrats, Welsh party Plaid Cymru and the Green Party, but not the main opposition Labour Party, in tabling the motion.
The parties want the government to debate the motion before parliament rises for the Christmas recess.
‚STOP BREXIT‘ PLOT: Remainers launch bid to force a second Brexit referendum by twisting Jeremy Corbyn’s arm to back it
Politicians from the Lib Dems, Greens, SNP and Plaid Cymru have written to the Labour boss begging him to move a motion of no confidence in Theresa May