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I know that. But it doesn't exist in the sense that there is no singular constitution as it is as you say made up of all manner of things.
These 'centre ground' voters who din't vote for Labour in 2017 - who did they vote for then? The Liberals and Greens both saw a drop in their share of votes so it can't be them?That only leaves the Tories - which would then mean a policy of Brexit, more austerity cuts, blocks on immigration and tax cuts is now the 'centre ground' of British politics.There was a poll out recently which said something similar. It asked people where they thought each party stood on particular policies and found that whilst the centre was pretty much covered there was room for a new right wing party. Which is pretty much born out by what's happening across Europe.Corbyn and Momentum have created something different in this country. A strong, mass movement party with pretty much social democratic policies. The biggest danger to it are the old Blairites who refuse to accept this whilst bleating for a return to the centre - whilst refusing to look around and seeing they aren't in the centre anymore.This is the poll i referred to, which I for one find quite worryinghttps://yougov.co.uk/news/2018/08/01/where-most-fertile-ground-new-party/
There'd be a lot more Tories I think as the Scottish unionist vote tends to go to them these days.
I wouldn't have classed UKIP as far right.
Quote from: Axholme Lion on September 22, 2018, 11:51:04 amI wouldn't have classed UKIP as far right.If you don't class UKIP as far right, maybe you don't know as much as you think about Politics
Well that's the usual reply anyone who doesn't vote labour or remain gets....Next.
Of course people like me aren't allowed an opinion, because we are too stupid to be allowed to vote because we didn't go to university and are not 'right on' lefties.
I would say that UKIP stand for the silent majority of normal, hard working people.
Quote from: Axholme Lion on September 27, 2018, 12:47:40 pmI would say that UKIP stand for the silent majority of normal, hard working people.I'm not sure about a silent 'majority' but I reckon there's a hell of a lot more silent UKIP supporters than their opponents like to think there are. They are silent because of the accusations of racism they get, just like those who voted leave get.
Quote from: Axholme Lion on September 27, 2018, 12:47:40 pmI would say that UKIP stand for the silent majority of normal, hard working people.If that's true, how come they don't vote for UKIP? That big a majority would sweep them to power, surely?
Quote from: tommy toes on September 05, 2018, 07:28:09 pmAs was the Brexit vote..... its those who were too young to Vote I feel sorriest for particularly the 16 to 18 group (have to draw the line somewhere). They will be saddled* with the outcome of our EU departure without ever having a chance to vote* Saddled is assuming the outcome is negative to them and I accept the outcome may be favourable.
As was the Brexit vote.