Council elections 2022

[Sooperstar]

11 minutes ago, jonesy said:

The photos of the councillors is the most worrying aspect in all of this. Lumpen tatties with deviant eyes, the lot of them.

You getting confused with the cup final ticket thread?

Edited May 6, 2022 by Sooperstar

[Poseidon]

Lib Dems picking up another from the Tories in Corstorphine/Murrayfield

Edited May 6, 2022 by Poseidon

[maroonlegions]

9 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said:

In council elections, why do people get excited about results outside their own council area.

 

I couldn't give a shit about anything but the Edinburgh council result

Maybe they have family and friends that live in other council areas.

 

Plus its a Tory mantra to be Selfservative  .

[maroonlegions]

Tories expected to take  it dry up here, worst than down south.

 

 

 

[Don Dan]

Durham Police to investigate whether Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules when he drank beer in an MP's office last y

[maroonlegions]

8 minutes ago, Imaman said:

Durham Police to investigate whether Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules when he drank beer in an MP's office last y

[maroonlegions]

Scottish Tories saying a lot of their voters just stayed at home..

 

So **** it cant be arsed we know we are getting spanked then..

 

Bit like the Hibs fans in the semi..

[Ray Gin]

 

 

[Nucky Thompson]

5 minutes ago, Ray Gin said:

 

 

Are you happy with the job that the Edinburgh Council are doing?

 

Hopefully the Lib Dems replace the SNP in Edinburgh council. Lib Dem/Labour council might work

 

[Taffin]

It's great seeing the Tories lose...until you see their replacements are the Lib Dems.

 

Out of the fire and into the frying pan.

[Joey J J Jr Shabadoo]

22 minutes ago, maroonlegions said:

Scottish Tories saying a lot of their voters just stayed at home..

 

So **** it cant be arsed we know we are getting spanked then..

 

Bit like the Hibs fans in the semi..

A lot of their supporters will be in the high pile of bodies caused by covid.

[WorldChampions1902]

1 hour ago, maroonlegions said:

Labour looking like they are taking over from the Tories as the main opposition to the SNP up here. 

So do we now need to launch a new thread titled, “More Labour Lies“? 😉

[OTT]

1 hour ago, Imaman said:

Ditch Salmond would be my guess 

Honestly, I think they need to ditch the negativity. I’m sick to my back teeth of seeing Alba people ripping into the SNP. It comes off as bitter and must be off putting. 
 

Definitely requires some thinking and soul searching I think. It’s not been a good run so far.  

[maroonlegions]

6 minutes ago, WorldChampions1902 said:

So do we now need to launch a new thread titled, “More Labour Lies“? 😉

Hurting??

 

Lies?

 

 

[WorldChampions1902]

@maroonlegions calm doon. It wiz a joke. 

[Dennis Reynolds]

Adam McVey holds his seat sadly.

[redjambo]

Looks like the Labour-Tory alliance could be losing overall control in Aberdeen. Will be interesting to see if the SNP forge an alliance with the Liberal Democrats because I doubt very much they'll be cosying up to Labour given the last few years of politicking in the city.

[I P Knightley]

5 hours ago, Japan Jambo said:

 

I'd like to understand the reasons behind why Labour have cut through down here in London but looked to have struggled badly to progress in the rest of England. It'll be interesting to see if they make any impact on the SNP up north. Have they started weighing the votes yet? 

I'm putting it down to provincial racism and general ignorance.

 

There's a high correlation between the results in these local elections and the brexit vote.

[Ray Gin]

30 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said:

Are you happy with the job that the Edinburgh Council are doing?

 

Hopefully the Lib Dems replace the SNP in Edinburgh council. Lib Dem/Labour council might work

 

 

Have a few gripes. I'm sure I'd have a lot more if there were Tory snakes running the show.

 

I'd be happy enough with a Labour/Lib Dem Council tbh.

[maroonlegions]

10 minutes ago, WorldChampions1902 said:

@maroonlegions calm doon. It wiz a joke. 

 

 

It went right over ma heid..

 

[maroonlegions]

3 minutes ago, Ray Gin said:

 

Have a few gripes. I'm sure I'd have a lot more if there were Tory snakes running the show.

 

I'd be happy enough with a Labour/Lib Dem Council tbh.

[The Real Maroonblood]

Edinburgh council elections 2022: SNP-Green coalition tipped as most likely new administration

An SNP-Green coalition was today being tipped as the most likely outcome of Edinburgh's council election as the counting of votes got under way.

By Ian Swanson

[Don Dan]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-61235136

[Don Dan]

1 minute ago, The Real Maroonblood said:

Edinburgh council elections 2022: SNP-Green coalition tipped as most likely new administration

An SNP-Green coalition was today being tipped as the most likely outcome of Edinburgh's council election as the counting of votes got under way.

By Ian Swanson

goodbye cara in Edinburgh if that’s the case

[The Real Maroonblood]

Just now, Imaman said:

goodbye cara in Edinburgh if that’s the case

If that prediction happens it would be a surprise. 

 

[Shanks said no]

Tories out of Drumbrae / Gyle

 

Edinburgh Elects 

@EdinburghElect

Ward 3 Drum Brae/Gyle results:

Robert Aldridge (Lib Dem)

Euan Hyslop (SNP)

Ed Thornley (Lib Dem)

Changes: Lib Dems (+1)

Conservatives (-1) (City of Edinburgh Council election 2022)

[The Real Maroonblood]

Just now, jonesy said:

Just launched my car into the Forth before they can get their filthy mitts on it as an ornamental planter.

Can't blame you.

[redjambo]

1 minute ago, jonesy said:

Just launched my car into the Forth before they can get their filthy mitts on it as an ornamental planter.

 

Excellent. It will be a great structure for the fish to swim around in, providing environmental enrichment for them. How green and thoughtful of you!

[Don Dan]

Mhairi Hunter a senior councillor and constituency worker for Nicola Sturgeon, has lost her seat in the Southside as Labour gain two seats for including a third term for Soryia Siddique.

[maroonlegions]

12 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said:

Edinburgh council elections 2022: SNP-Green coalition tipped as most likely new administration

An SNP-Green coalition was today being tipped as the most likely outcome of Edinburgh's council election as the counting of votes got under way.

By Ian Swanson

Coalition??

 

Are the SNP not streets ahead ??

[Don Dan]

Boris Johnson has admitted the Tories endured a “tough night” after suffering a string of losses in council elections but insisted he would not be deflected from his economic agenda.

[The Real Maroonblood]

Just now, maroonlegions said:

Coalition??

 

Are the SNP not streets ahead ??

Don't know.

15.30 is supposed to be the declaration time.

We'll know then.

[maroonlegions]

3 minutes ago, redjambo said:

 

Excellent. It will be a great structure for the fish to swim around in, providing environmental enrichment for them. How green and thoughtful of you!

Yip. Feck the next generations children..  Lazy scrounging students and all that jazz.  

[Don Dan]

2 minutes ago, maroonlegions said:

Coalition??

 

Are the SNP not streets ahead ??

They would be if it wasn’t for “Spaces for people” 

Edited May 6, 2022 by Imaman

[redjambo]

Just now, Imaman said:

Boris Johnson has admitted the Tories endured a “tough night” after suffering a string of losses in council elections but insisted he would not be deflected from his economic agenda.

 

Of course not. There's still a lot of money to be made by the big cheeses.

[The Real Maroonblood]

Just now, Imaman said:

Boris Johnson has admitted the Tories endured a “tough night” after suffering a string of losses in council elections but insisted he would not be deflected from his economic agenda.

"Lets get the job done."

[maroonlegions]

Just now, Imaman said:

Boris Johnson has admitted the Tories endured a “tough night” after suffering a string of losses in council elections but insisted he would not be deflected from his economic agenda.

He answers to no one, not even the protocols of Westminster.

 

This Eton Mess is worse that Thatcher.

 

 

[maroonlegions]

1 minute ago, Imaman said:

They would be if it wasn’t for “Spaces for people” who 

 

Or bicycles right of way?? 

[maroonlegions]

APNI  in N.Ireland take first scalp.

 

Could be a shift from the usual green/orange political battles.

 

 

 

 

[maroonlegions]

1 minute ago, jonesy said:

Didn't think about that as I knocked out a six-pack sat on the pier watching it bubble under. Thankfully I managed to snag half a dozen ducks to take home with the can holder. Dinner sorted.

Very green of you to consider the ducks too.

 

Me i prefer  Chinese duck from my local Chinese takeaway..

 

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

SNP loses a seat to the Lib Dems in the Leith Walk ward. Not surprisingly as the area is an absolute cluster**** for the second time in recent memory. Quite a tight vote as well 

Edited May 6, 2022 by Dennis Reynolds

[Nucky Thompson]

11 minutes ago, maroonlegions said:

Coalition??

 

Are the SNP not streets ahead ??

Do you not even know who are running Edinburgh Council 

I think you're oblivious to the fact that it was local elections that were held 

[Don Dan]

Joined by the capital's SNP candidates including group leader Adam McVey, Ms Sturgeon took a walk along the promenade earlier this week, stopping to chat and take selfies with locals in a final push for votes before the polls open on Thursday.

 

Not aging well is she👿

 

Edited May 6, 2022 by Imaman

[Ron Burgundy]

30 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said:

Edinburgh council elections 2022: SNP-Green coalition tipped as most likely new administration

An SNP-Green coalition was today being tipped as the most likely outcome of Edinburgh's council election as the counting of votes got under way.

By Ian Swanson

Won't somebody think of the motorists??

 

That will make our city an absolute nightmare for working class folk trying to go to work or go about their business.

[Tazio]

As usual the Lib Dems destroy the other parties in Almond ward. 8,325 votes out of 13,909 votes cast. Neither Labour or the Greens broke 1k and the Tories just squeezed past it by 40 votes. 

[Don Dan]

[redjambo]

Moray's an interesting one. The final result is Tories 11, SNP 8, Labour 3, Independent 2, Green 1, Lib Dem 1. It was previously run by an administration formed by the Conservatives and independents.

[Gizmo]

5 minutes ago, Imaman said:

Joined by the capital's SNP candidates including group leader Adam McVey, Ms Sturgeon took a walk along the promenade earlier this week, stopping to chat and take selfies with locals in a final push for votes before the polls open on Thursday.

 

Not aging well is she👿

 

How to stop another independence referendum. In a local election. 🙄

[Shanks said no]

Is it significant that apart from the thick Leithers SNP haven't finished first in any other ward declared so far?

[Taffin]

5 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said:

Do you not even know who are running Edinburgh Council 

I think you're oblivious to the fact that it was local elections that were held 

 

Those who shout loudest and all that.

 

 

Unrelated, the reduction of cars would be good imo. Any city I've been to that has minimal ICE vehicles cutting about centrally has been very pleasant. Linked to that point I was surprised that there aren't more electric buses in Edinburgh when I was up recently.