Mock Parliament Revival - Sign Ups (UK, 2012 and on) (Where to go next?)

[Blair]

I'll play as Clegg then.

FWIW I can't see John McDonnell becoming Labour leader in 2012 (as the rules that let Corbyn win were introduced in 2014) but the butterfly could be say Gordon Brown (or whoever was leader after 2010) changing the leadership rules in 2012, and then John McDonnell somehow winning- which would lead to the coalition collapsing.

[Lumine]

I'll play as Clegg then.

FWIW I can't see John McDonnell becoming Labour leader in 2012 (as the rules that let Corbyn win were introduced in 2014) but the butterfly could be say Gordon Brown (or whoever was leader after 2010) changing the leadership rules in 2012, and then John McDonnell somehow winning- which would lead to the coalition collapsing.

Welcome!

And agreed, the backstory is being worked on, but as per your suggestion Brown changed the rules (expecting it would help his chosen heir, possibly Balls) in 2011, resigned, McDonnell got in the ballot ala Corbyn and rode an unlikely wave of momentum to win in late 2011.

Clegg pulled the plug, and the Labour minority was brought down via vote of no confidence, leading to a February 2012 election.

We now have the main parties at least, so I'll be posting backstory, info and rules soon.

[Barnes]

On the other hand, the fact that the Tories would have tossed Dave after losing his first election is entirely predictable!

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I guess it's Plaid Cymru for me

[Lumine]

I guess it's Plaid Cymru for me

Oh, that should be fun! Which leader?

[Dereich]

I'll take either a spot in the Conservatives or the Lib Dems, whichever you think is more needed at the moment.

[Barnes]

Well we definitely need a good amount of people on both the Labour and Conservative benches to actually make a Cabinet possible---I was thinking something pretty streamlined to 4 or 5 positions.

[Dereich]

Sure, but the Lib Dems are part of the cabinet right now and need a minister or two. Plus, there's the danger that the Lib Dems just won't have enough people willing to join as the main parties will.

[Barnes]

I believe we are starting with the election campaign, so the makeup of the outgoing government should be somewhat academic.

My point being, there will hopefully be a large enough group of players within the major parties to ensure they are actually viable.

But, honestly, I should just be campaigning for you to join the Tories!

[Lumine]

List of Players (so far)

Labour Party
John McDonnell, Labour Leader and Prime Minister (Ted Bessell)
Lisa Nandy MP (Siren)
Jeremy Corbyn MP (GoTfan)
Owen Smith MP (Truman)

Conservative Party:
Theresa May, Conservative Leader (Barnes)
Ken Clarke MP (Dereich)
Philip Hammond MP (Kalwejt)

Liberal Democrats:
Nick Clegg, Lib Dem Leader (Blair)
Charles Kennedy MP (Dr. Cynic)

UKIP:
Paul Nuttall, UKIP Leader (Classic Conservative)
Nigel Farage (ChairmanSanchez)

SNP:
Nicola Sturgeon, SNP Leader (Tim Turner)

Green Party:
Caroline Lucas, Green Leader (CMB222)

Sinn Fein:
Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein Leader (SJoyce)

[Lumine]

The government is not a factor in election gameplay, and the Lib Dems stormed out of the cabinet and coalition before the election (in protest against McDonnell).

Labour is capped , Ted may give Siren, Truman and GoTfan frontbench positions if he wants. We need at least three more Tories and hopefully one more Lib Dem, so I encourage Dereich to join the Tories as well.

[Dereich]

Fine fine, I suppose I'll join as Kenneth Clarke.

[Lumine]

Fine fine, I suppose I'll join as Kenneth Clarke.

Yes, sir!

[Barnes]

Fine fine, I suppose I'll join as Kenneth Clarke.

How exciting!

[Dr. Cynic]

If you have room for a Lib Dem, I'll play as the late, great Charles Kennedy...

[Lumine]

If you have room for a Lib Dem, I'll play as the late, great Charles Kennedy...

Yes, sir!

Lib Dems capped at the moment, I need two more Tories to balance out the parties.

[Anna Komnene]

I can switch parties if it helps.  Is there anything you need?

[Lumine]

I can switch parties if it helps.  Is there anything you need?

We do need more Conservatives to balance out with Labour, but I'll wait a day or two for more sign ups.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I can switch parties if it helps.  Is there anything you need?

We do need more Conservatives to balance out with Labour, but I'll wait a day or two for more sign ups.

If I'll be more useful as a Conservative MP than leading tiny party with a leader I'm yet to decide on, I'd do this.

[Lumine]

I can switch parties if it helps.  Is there anything you need?

We do need more Conservatives to balance out with Labour, but I'll wait a day or two for more sign ups.

If I'll be more useful as a Conservative MP than leading tiny party with a leader I'm yet to decide on, I'd do this.

I'd actually prefer it if you do, Kal. I think your talents would be far more useful there, as there is a limit to how far Plaid could get due to the new electoral system.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I can switch parties if it helps.  Is there anything you need?

We do need more Conservatives to balance out with Labour, but I'll wait a day or two for more sign ups.

If I'll be more useful as a Conservative MP than leading tiny party with a leader I'm yet to decide on, I'd do this.

I'd actually prefer it if you do, Kal. I think your talents would be far more useful there, as there is a limit to how far Plaid could get due to the new electoral system.

OK, I'm a Tory then!

[Lumine]

I can switch parties if it helps.  Is there anything you need?

We do need more Conservatives to balance out with Labour, but I'll wait a day or two for more sign ups.

If I'll be more useful as a Conservative MP than leading tiny party with a leader I'm yet to decide on, I'd do this.

I'd actually prefer it if you do, Kal. I think your talents would be far more useful there, as there is a limit to how far Plaid could get due to the new electoral system.

OK, I'm a Tory then!

Great! Which one?

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Phil Hammond. Too bad I can't be a Lord (you know which Lord I'm referring to) or Ken Clarke

[Blair]

I've got a mountain of questions Lumine; and thought it would be easier to post here so everyone can see?

1.) Has the general election campaign officially started? E.g can I spend tomorrow uploading all speeches and stuff.

2.) Do we post all our campaign stuff publicly like the allocation of CP points, or do we sent it in PMs (like in the ASIOF Game)

3.) Do we need to copy you into PM's between players?

I'm really looking forward to this

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Can I claim Farage for UKIP?