UK General Discussion

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

If Cameron were to be forced out, would Clegg bolt as well? I feel like he'd be the kind of guy to try to spin it as "the ship is sinking" and take the Lib-Dems out of the coalition.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

Apparently there are now enough anti-Cameron backbenchers to trigger a confidence vote but they aren't ready yet.

http://www7.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2013/05/26/tory-backbenchers-reportedly-tell-cameron-he-may-have-to-break-up-the-coalition-to-remain-leader/

Probably too close to the summer recess for them.

I hope they gain some momentum soon, the hilarity that would ensue would be priceless.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

I doubt any amount of charisma or good speech-making could've saved Brown - as his economic legacy came crashing down on him (there's a reason why incumbents have been dropping like flies).

It probably could've at least evened out the tide. From what I remember in 2010, Brown was incredibly lacking in charisma and looked like he was being run out of office no matter what. A little bit of strength and energy in Labour at the time may have lead to us having a Lab-Lib coalition gov right now. (Now that would be a funny scenario to watch)

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

Clegg with dat sex appeal.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

Farage says that we should take in Syrian refugees, UKIPers explode. Such fun.

Maybe now the BNP will surge in the polls too.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV5z9d2W6gs

This fella's just been made a peer by Nick Clegg's LibDems.

Considering Clegg wanted to gut the Lords, this could be ironic.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

This probably does nothing to Cameron but it's still pretty funny.