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« Reply #75 on: July 23, 2017, 03:16:23 PM »


3-5 February: Perth and Kinross Council area
6 February: Western Isles
7 February: Highlands
8 February: South Lanarkshire
9 February: Inverclyde
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« Reply #76 on: July 23, 2017, 11:45:30 PM »

February 3 - February 9


First Minister Arlene Foster with a group of DUP volunteers

February 3, 2012:

DUP Leader Arlene Foster began the final week of campaigning with a rally in Bleary at Bleary Primary School. Foster promised “a strong and steady commitment to the needs of Northern Ireland” if the DUP is given “an undeniable mandate” from the Northern Irish people. She pledged that the DUP would hold “any government - Tory, Labour, or LibDem - to task” on devolution and rights for Northern Ireland.

After the rally, Foster led a group of DUP volunteers door knocking in Bleary and Craigavon.

February 4, 2012:

DUP Leader Arlene Foster held a press conference in Bangor to launch the DUP Party Political Broadcast. She called the ad “a bright vision for the future of Northern Ireland”.

After the press conference, Foster led a group of DUP volunteers door knocking in Bangor and Comber.

February 5, 2012:

No public events were held, because DUP Leader Arlene Foster attended church in Enniskillen.

February 6, 2012:

DUP Leader Arlene Foster spent the morning holding a fundraising breakfast in Newtownabbey.

She then led a group of DUP volunteers door knocking in Newtownabbey.

In the afternoon, Foster appeared on UTV and discussed her thoughts on the election. She said “I am very confident we will be the largest party in Northern Ireland by a healthy margin. The Unionists message - our message, specifically - is really resonating with the voters as they come to realize that when I say we’ll stand up for Northern Ireland I mean it. We won’t be the pushovers and lapdogs that Sinn Fein make us out to be.”

She also made a shock statement when she told the reporter “I think we could be in a position, not this year, but probably the next election, to win a few seats nationally, probably in England. The preservation of the Union is such an important issue for voters from Belfast to Norwich, from Glasgow to Portsmouth, that we could see a rise in DUP voters in England, Wales, or Scotland, especially under the new proportional system. If Labour, and the Tories, and UKIP can contest Northern Ireland, why can’t we contest England, Wales, or Scotland?”

In the evening, she held a supper with senior DUP officials and volunteers in Newtownabbey, thanking them for their hard work and reminding them “the fight isn’t over”.

February 7, 2012:

DUP Leader Arlene Foster began the day with a group of DUP volunteers door knocking in Ballyclare.

She then drove to Lisburn, touring the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue headquarters in the city with Jeffrey Donaldson, the MP for the area. The pair also toured the Lisburn railway station and touted the DUP’s “aggressive” agenda on infrastructure.

Foster, Donaldson, and a group of DUP volunteers went door knocking around North Lisburn and Lisburn in the afternoon.

In the evening, Foster and a group of DUP volunteers went door knocking in Ballyskeagh. Foster also met with members of Lisburn Distillery F.C., and toured New Grosvenor Stadium.

February 8, 2012:

DUP Leader Arlene Foster began the day in Derry, holding a breakfast with Over 60s DUP volunteers to kick off the DUP’s Final 48 Barnstorming Tour. Over 60s DUP volunteers across Northern Ireland would spend the day making phone calls, informing likely DUP volunteers where to vote.

Foster then held a rally at the DUP headquarters in Derry with DUP volunteers, rallying them for “the most difficult but most rewarding 48 hours of” their lives. She stressed the importance of “turning our every voter, securing every vote, and strengthening the DUP message at every turn.” She then sent the groups out across County Londonderry, door knocking and engaging with voters.

Foster drove around County Londonderry and door knocked with various groups at various points in the day, knocking in Derry, Coleraine, Portstewart, Culmore, and Ballykally.

In the evening, Foster held the final DUP rally of the election at Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Foster began by thanking each and every person who “knocked a door, handed a leaflet, wrote a letter to the editor, or spoke about the election to their neighbor”. She stressed the importance of actually turning out to vote, saying “We can’t win - we can’t send the strong Unionist force to Westminster - if people don’t go out and vote. It’s fine to say you like the DUP and you want to see us fight for you, but it’s all a wash if you don’t vote.”

She also took time to reinforce the DUP’s manifesto promises, saying “The last vote on the European Union took place when I was only 5 years old. It’s simply time to give the British people the opportunity to decide if they want to renew our relationship with the EU.” She also said “only the DUP can actually fight for you in London. You can vote for Sinn Fein, sure, but you’re not going to get anything out of it, because they don’t take their seats, they don’t show up. They always make a big fuss about how they don’t like the current relationship between Belfast and London. That’s all they do - make a big fuss! You can’t fix a problem by sitting on the sidelines and yelling about it, you actually have to get up, dig your hands in, and get to work!”

February 9, 2012:

DUP Leader Arlene Foster began the day at her home in Enniskillen, voting at her local polling place with her husband, Brian, shortly after the polling place opened.

She then met with senior DUP leaders at the County Fermanagh DUP headquarters and reviewed the party’s Get Out The Vote strategy for the day.

Foster spent the afternoon in Belfast, meeting with voters across the city. She also drove a DUP van across the city for a few hours, helping Over 60s voters get the polls.

Foster spent several hours in the late afternoon and early evening at Stormont in meetings related to her role of First Minister of Northern Ireland.

She spent the evening watching election returns on UTV from the DUP headquarters in Dublin with senior DUP officials, including Party Chairman Lord Morrow, DUP Westminster Leader Nigel Dodds, DUP MEP Diane Dodds, Ian Paisley, Jr., MP, and Ms. Emma Little-Pengelley.

Once the outcome of the election, at least in respect to Northern Ireland, became clear, Foster returned to her home in Enniskillen.
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« Reply #77 on: July 24, 2017, 01:33:48 AM »

The 2012 Democratic Unionist Party Party Political Broadcast


The broadcast opens with rolling shots of various scenes in Northern Ireland, beginning with waves lapping the coast in Antrim, to the majestic Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains, to the great Enniskillen Castle, to the awe-inspiring St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. As each person speaks, the shot fades to them, with their name and occupation below them. When they finish talking, it fades back to the landmarks.

Jim, a grammar school teacher: I’m Jim from Kilkeel and I’m voting for the DUP on February the 9th because we need real commitment to grammar schools and our children’s early education, not just more empty promises.

Judy, a dairy farmer: I’m Judy from Holywood and I’m voting for the DUP on February the 9th because I want a say on the EU, not just most regulations from unelected bureaucrats.

Mary and Daniel, pensioners: We’re Mary and Daniel from Belfast and we’re voting for the DUP on February the 9th because we need the triple lock on our pensions and the senior bus cards, not just more slogans.

Kevin, a lorry drive: I’m Kevin from Ulster and I’m voting for the DUP on February the 9th because our roads, bridges, airports, and docks need major investment, not just more vague commitments.

As each of the following speakers speaks, the shots fades to video of them at their work, either in Stormont, Westminster, or in their community.

Norah Beare, Banbridge District Councillor: Since 2008, I’ve been the Chairman of the Banbridge District Council. At a local level, the DUP have been hard at work to make government more efficient, more responsive, and more transparent. Since the 2011 Legislative Assembly elections, the DUP-led Executive in Stormont has been developing its programme for the further reorganization of local government to better suit the needs of Northern Ireland. With a strong vote on February the 9th, our mandate in Stormont will only increase.

Ian Paisley, Jr., MP: Since 2010, I’ve been the MP for North Antrim in the House of Commons, working for the needs of Northern Ireland. During that time, we’ve secured increased powers for the devolved legislature in Stormont, stood up against the national parties when they tried to put their personal party politics before the country, and defended the rights of Northern Ireland. With a strong vote on February the 9th, our power to fight for you will only increase.

Diane Dodds, MEP: Since 2009, I've represented Northern Ireland in Brussels and Strasbourg. Even though Northern Ireland has three MEPs, most of the work we hear about the European Union doing is from the many unelected bureaucrats in the European Commission. That's why the DUP is calling for a referendum to give the people the chance to have their voices heard on our relationship with the EU.

Arlene Foster, MLA, First Minister of Northern Ireland: I agree with Jim, we need a strong commitment to our schools. That’s why I made it clear at the BBC Leaders debate that the DUP will stand up for our fine grammar schools.

I agree with Judy too; we should have a say on the EU regulations that affect every aspect of our lives, from our local dairy farms to our new building projects to the type of bananas we can buy at the market. That’s why the DUP has made it a central plank of our manifesto to secure a referendum on the future of the UK-EU relationship.

Mary and Daniel are right; our Over 60s rely so heavily on their pensions and their bus passes to get around and live a good life, we can’t think about taking them away. That’s why I’ve been so adamant that the triple lock must be maintained and our bus passes protected.

And Kevin, you couldn’t be more spot on. Our roads, bridges, airports, and docks are long overdue for major reinvestment and renovation. That’s why the DUP will work tirelessly to secure new funding for renovations to all of Northern Ireland’s infrastructure: from the Belfast and Derry airports, to Portrush Harbor, to the A5 and M22.

That’s why I’m asking for you to vote for the DUP on February the 9th, for better education, a more responsive government, a secure future, and strong infrastructure. Only the DUP can stand up for Northern Ireland in Westminster and fight for a stronger Northern Ireland and a better Britain.

As Foster finished talking, the shot fades to the DUP logo with the words “On 9th February, vote DUP for a stronger Northern Ireland and a better Britain”.

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« Reply #78 on: July 24, 2017, 03:01:52 AM »
« Edited: July 24, 2017, 03:06:44 AM by Siren »

Lisa Nandy Barnstorms for the Labour Party


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Campaign Schedule

February 3: London

February 4: Bournemouth (South West)

February 5: Liverpool (North West)

February 6: Sunderland (North East)

February 7: Leeds (Yorkshire and Humber)

February 8: Edinburgh and Glasgow (Scotland)

February 9: Wigan (Home Constituency)
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« Reply #79 on: July 24, 2017, 10:09:18 AM »
« Edited: July 25, 2017, 09:30:40 PM by Representative CMB222 »


Caroline Lucas meets with voters

February 3:
Rally with young people in London
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Lucas at London rally

February 4:
Door-knocking and meeting with voters in London

February 5:
Door-knocking in Reading

February 6:
Door-knocking in Oxford

February 7:
Rally in Southampton
Speech on Green manifesto
Meet with voters

February 8:
Door-knocking in Portsmouth

February 9:
Ends campaign with rally in Brighton
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CP:
5 for canvassing in South East
5 for canvassing in South East
5 for canvassing in London
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« Reply #80 on: July 24, 2017, 12:02:35 PM »

February 3rd-Clegg warns of 'BLU-KIP' Coalition, and hits May. 'If she can't stand up to Ian Duncan Smith, how will she stand up to Paul Nutall?'' Bristol, South West


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February 4th-Clegg woos Labour voters in Edinburgh; tells them the old days of tactical voting are over, and it's time to vote Lib Dem for a fair deal.Edinburgh

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February 5th-Clegg and Cable urge families 'to vote for a fairer future', and touts £2,000 tax cut for working families, guaranteed job training and balanced budget. Cardiff, Wales



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February 6th-Clegg blasts Corbyn for taking money 'from a regime that hangs Gay People from Cranes': says 'only Lib Dems can fight for equality. Islington, London.



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February 7th-'Use your vote, it's your voice. You don't want to wake up to UKIP in number 10 with the Tories' Clegg tells student as he tours universities. Leeds, Sheffield and York. Yorkshire and Humber


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February 8th- Clegg holds final rally in Manchester-'Put me in number 10, and I'll give power back to you. North West


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February 9th-Clegg votes in Sheffield with Miriam.


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« Reply #81 on: July 25, 2017, 07:57:19 AM »


A Fair Future: A Party Political Broadcast

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« Reply #82 on: July 25, 2017, 08:06:54 PM »

February 3: Barnstorming the Northwest specifically Labour strongholds and convicing former Labour to support UKIP. 5 CP on campaigning.
February 4: Barnstorming the NorthEast and visiting de-industrialized towns and cities and convicing former Labour supporters to vote for UKIP. 5 CP on campaigning.
February 5: Barnstorming the South East and visiting fishing towns and the Tory heartlands and talking to them about leaving the EU and a safer Britain. 5 CP on campaigning.
February 6: Barnstorming the East on England and speaking to Tory voters and undecided voters about leaving the EU and border controls. 5 CP on campaigning.
February 7: Barnstorming the West Midlands and meeting local voters and speaking with them about bringing back jobs, the failure of the Trio of Doom and a Brexit. 5 CP on campaigning.
February 8: Barnstorming the East Midlands to speak with voters about the need for a Brexit, jobs and immigration control. 5 CP on campaigning.
February 9: Barnstorming in the NorthEast and having a final rally in Bishop Auckland.
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« Reply #83 on: July 25, 2017, 08:10:28 PM »

[quote]And now a party political broadcast by the Conservative Party:

(We open on an upbeat, hopeful tone.  The skies are cloudy and grey, but as the music takes hold, sun begins to emerge and we see people, old and young, from all walks of life, on the move; in their homes, their neighborhoods, their schools, and their workplaces.  There is a visceral feeling of dynamism and action.  Over this montage, we hear Theresa May's voice.)

"I can feel something moving in our country; we have been through some hard, difficult times. You know first hand how difficult it has been to make ends meet, to balance the cheque book, and make sure that your kids are looked after.  We have to get Britain on track again, we have to deliver a better future.

(As the music reaches a high point, we cut to a montage of Theresa May meeting with voters, talking about their concerns and visiting their homes; along with this, we see high profile regional figures, like Boris Johnson campaigning in London and Ruth Davidson in Scotland.)

"The Conservative Party has a plan which will help every family in this country which needs it.  We are going to energize our economy and energize our country.

(We cut to Theresa May speaking to small business owners on the campaign trail; as the voice over continues, the policies appear on the screen in accompaniment.)

"We will slash taxes on small business immediately and institute a start-up fund to help support new businesses in their first year.

"Our apprenticeship program will see young people being trained in their local communities and revitalize their economies.

(Cut to footage of young couples with their new families, playing in their homes.)

"Our tax cuts will benefit every family in the country and put more money in your budget to help out your family and loved ones.  Our plans to fix the education system will see the greatest amount of choice possible given over to parents about their children's education, and not in the hands of Whitehall.

(Footage now of Theresa May and the Conservative Shadow Cabinet touring workplaces and meeting with industrial workers.)

"We will give a voice to every single worker in this country by requiring employee representation on every corporate board and a commitment to a fair share in how their workplace in run.

(We cut to Theresa May standing outside as the sun emerges, facing the camera.)

"Our entire vision is about growing families, communities, and regions. We wan to enhance freedoms and choices for every man, woman, and child in our country and get the government and politicians out of the way.  This is our vision, for a strong, responsible, stable government; but there is another option.

(The tenor of the music changes to a fast and ominous track as we cut through dark flashes of John McDonnell, Nick Clegg, and Paul Nuttall.)

"For four weeks you have watched Labour and the Liberal Democrats tear each other down as they will do and say anything to cling on to power; these are the very same people who served in the same government together, sat around the same Cabinet table, and made the choices to double our deficit, increase taxation, and sell Britain short.  They have both delivered the same empty promises and bad government, and will do so again.

(Cut to archive footage of Paul Nutall responding to May's attacks, claiming to believe in fairy tales and media coverage of proposed NHS privatization.)

"On the other hand, you have UKIP which has no plan and no clue for how to govern this country.  They complain about taxes, yet want to increase them; they attack the NHS, yet want to sell it off; they are a one-issue party and yet want to govern a country of sixty-seven million people. They don't have a plan, and frankly don't have a clue.

(We return to Theresa May, now surrounded by some of the Shadow Cabinet and Conservative volunteers.)

"It is finally time for you to have your voice heard, loud and clear, to show what kind of country we are, and the values we truly believe in.  Hard work, families, communities, a good, positive way of life for us and the next generation.  By voting Conservative on February 9, we can deliver that future: together."

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« Reply #84 on: July 25, 2017, 08:34:50 PM »

Nuttall responds to May:
"Mrs. May is just flat out lying at this point. She's grasping at straws because her campaign is going horribly. UKIP will pledge to never raise taxes on the British people and Her industries, Mrs. May is lying and should apologize immediately."
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« Reply #85 on: July 25, 2017, 09:27:31 PM »
« Edited: July 26, 2017, 10:29:59 AM by Barnes »



'May kicks off final week of campaign in Tory heartlands blasting UKIP.'

3 February, East of England

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4 February, East of England

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Later that same day, Mrs May and the Tory battle bus drove to the East Midlands.

5 February, East Midlands

'May blasts Clegg and Lib Dems as 'more of the same".'

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'May taunts other parties, pledges new deal for workers.'

6 February, Yorkshire and the Humber

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« Reply #86 on: July 25, 2017, 09:28:29 PM »
« Edited: July 25, 2017, 10:22:16 PM by Barnes »

"May swings through Scotland, pledging to protect local industry."



7 February, Scotland

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"May finishes campaign back where it all began in Bolton."

8 February, North West

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9 February, Maidenhead, South East



Theresa and Philip May arrived in Maidenhead early on polling day and walked with Conservative door-knockers on the street before going to vote at their polling station.  The couple then retired to their home and rested in the afternoon; Mrs May confirmed that she will be following an election superstition of not watching the exit poll at 10 pm, but will have her husband relay the news.



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Canvassing team: 15 for East of England, 10 for London, 10 for Yorkshire, 5 for Scotland, 10 for North West, 5 for East Midlands, and 5 for West Midlands.
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« Reply #87 on: July 25, 2017, 09:44:17 PM »

"Mrs. May can say that we have no plan all she wants but it has been proven time and again that she is willing to say anything to get elected. She is willing to lie to our working-class and say that the Tories have their backs while their austerity policies will kill their local communities. She says that we want to privatize the NHS and cut government programs that help our people. That is a lie, flat out lie and it's a shame that the gentle lady from Maidenhead is saying this. Everybody knows what the Tories want for our NHS, they want eventual privatization, they've had the same policy for decades and Mrs. May is just lying to our people for votes. She wants to cut vital government programs to pay for her more benefits for her cronies and she is willing to lie to suffering citizens for more seats in parliament. I will say this today, UKIP will never go into government with liars, never ever and it would take a Brexit for us to do. To Theresa May, I say if you really, Believe in Britain, believe in her people and believe that we can have a better life outside the EU. The fear mongering of Theresa May is quite sad honestly and I'm ashamed to be a former member of that party but I'm proud to be voting UKIP this week!
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« Reply #88 on: July 25, 2017, 10:15:08 PM »

McDonnell: Help is On the Way

McDonnell Campaigning in Leeds

At a campaign stop in Leeds, McDonnell was asked about Jeremy Corbyn's acceptance of payments from an Iranian state-sponsored television network.

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McDonnell spent the next three days campaigning across Yorkshire and the Humber. At a stop in Bradford, he was asked about the possibility of forming coalitions after the election.
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Then, McDonnell headed to London to shore up Labour's base in the critical region. A concerned voter questioned why Labour had intensely criticized Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats over the past several weeks.

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February 4: Barnstorming in Yorkshire and the Humber

February 5: Barnstorming in Yorkshire and the Humber

February 6: Barnstorming in the West Midlands

February 7: Barnstorming in the East Midlands

February 8: Barnstorming and Rally in Birmingham

February 9: Ends campaign with a rally in London



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5 points on canvassing in Yorkshire and the Humber
10 points on canvassing in London
5 points on canvassing in South West England
10 points on canvassing in the Midlands (1 team each)
5 points on canvassing in Scotland
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« Reply #89 on: July 25, 2017, 11:01:15 PM »

[quote author=Labour Television Broadcast]("Time Won't Wait" by Jamiroquai plays in the background, gradually growing more powerful (this is just how the song goes) as the camera slowly moves towards Prime Minister McDonnell, shrouded in darkness and bobbing his head slightly while facing a black background. As the music peaks and the strings parts kick in, McDonnell dramatically turns around, and spotlights roam across an expansive red wall in the background, with a neon Labour rose in the center. As McDonnell begins grooving his way forward, the camera pulls back along with him.)

MCDONNELL: We have an opportunity before us unlike any ever known, but Britain has to open the door.

(The camera pans around to a literal door, a replica of the one at 10 Downing Street, which McDonnell opens and walks through. On the other side is a high school gymnasium, bleachers packed with cheering Britons of all shapes, sizes, ages, colors, and probably sexual orientations, except you can't really tell because it's a video, etc)

MCDONNELL: Are you ready to change the world?

CROWD: YEAH!!!

(An electric guitar is tossed through the air to McDonnell from offstage. Catching it perfectly, he briefly shreds out a sick solo before quietly placing it on a stand to the side of the podium.)

MCDONNELL: Do you want to know how we're gonna change the world?

CROWD: YEAH!!!

(Now, as the music drops off, we transition to more traditional political stuff. Standard shots of McDonnell roaming the floor, speaking.)

MCDONNELL: My friends, this is not an easy time for us Britons. (Low murmurs through the audience) While the political class is thriving more than ever, the income and wealth gaps between the rich and everyone else are growing wider by the day (video of a homeless shelter). Our infrastructure is decaying (shots of bumpy roads), and our health system is lacking (people waiting in hospitals). So, we ask, what is there to do about this?

Some of our opponents have suggested that the answer to the problems facing our people is austerity -- massive spending cuts and caps that would ostensibly improve our economy. To these people, I ask a simple question - what happens when you take billions out of the economy? Even plan that suggest tax cuts would result in a significant amount of spending simply vanishing from the economy (On the screens behind the Prime Minister, stacks of paper money are shown vanishing in a flash of light and smoke). In these troubled times, it is this that Britain's economy cannot afford.

We are proposing a bold alternative to what any other major party has put forward: increases in spending. Now, I understand that this may make inspire skepticism in many, but when we think about spending, we have to remember that it isn't just dumping money into a hole somewhere, or chucking it off a boat into the Channel (muffled laughter as a cartoon of a boat dumping piles of cash into the ocean is covered up by a ❌). Government spending is no different than investment of capital by a private organization: we shuttle money into the economy to stimulate growth. In addition to providing basic public services, our proposals will directly facilitate economic growth, and I'm about to tell you why.

First of all, the living wage. I think everyone here can agree that no man deserves the indignity of working full-time and being unable to support himself (cheering). However, what isn't talked about is the fact that when people have more money in their pockets, they spend that money, and it goes straight back into the businesses that are paying them more -- growing our economy even as it improves the wages of the working class.

Our infrastructure plan is even more beneficial -- if we are voted into Westminster, Labour will invest billions in the rebuilding of Britain's roads, trains, bridges, airports, power facilities. First, this will create thousands of new jobs for those who are constructing these wind turbines, and building these bridges. However, when power is cheaper, the air is cleaner, and the roads are smoother, people are going to want to use more power, use those roads, and go places -- to spend money on our economy. Who wouldn't want that? (Throughout, a montage of mentioned things plays on the screens)

Finally, Labour will improve our healthcare. Who here uses the NHS? (A fair portion raise their hands) Alright, who has had to wait for weeks for care? (Most hands still stay up) This is intolerable. Think of those who have been sick for weeks waiting. Think of those who have died waiting. (Deathly silence) We will not allow this to continue. By investing in staffing of NHS hospitals, we can reduce these wait times, and get those who are sick back into life, and back into our economy.

(McDonnell stares directly into the camera)

Now, I understand that we are down. However, we are most certainly not out. This is a fight that is bigger than you, bigger than me. And it is bigger than this election. And this is a fight that we will fight for the rest of our lives, and a fight that our children will fight when we are gone -- the fight for justice, the fight for equality, and the fight for the forgotten man. So, I remind you, Britain -- help is on the way!

(The room goes dark, except for a red spotlight on the Prime Minister, who clenches his microphone in a fist that he dramatically raises to the sky while looking down and closing his eyes.)

MCDONNELL: Labour out!

(The broadcast ends with a short, punctuating guitar riff over the cheers and applause of the crows)



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« Reply #90 on: July 26, 2017, 12:07:57 PM »

Election Night 2012:
February 9th, 2012:


Dimbleby: (cont.) Yes, it's been a remarkable campaign, turned into sheer unpredictability after the events of the past few days. Westminster is still reeling after the shock sacking of Chancellor Jeremy Corbyn due to the Iranian scandal, which has sent shockwaves across the Labour Party and indeed, the nation. There's an air of triumphalism within the Conservatives and much hope within the Lib Dems, but it is only tonight that we'll learn what the results are.

BIG BEN STRIKES TEN

Dimbleby: Ten o'clock. Voting closes across Britain, and it's time to reveal our BBC Exit Poll. So here's our forecast, and what we're saying is that:


Dimbleby: It's a Hung Parliament, with the Conservative Party as the largest party. Let us look at the figures:

Conservative Party: 246 (-41)
Liberal Democrats: 212 (+140)
Labour Party: 111 (-152)
UKIP: 42 (+42)
SNP: 12 (+6)
Green Party: 3 (+2)
Others: 25 (+3)

Dimbleby: Quite astounding. Due to the nature of our new electoral system, the Conservatives would lose a substantial number of seats despite a clear lead on the popular vote, but nothing compared to the electoral collapse of the Labour Party, which would lose more than half their seats. The surprise of the night goes to the Lib Dems, who on those numbers would triple their seats and become the second largest party in Westminster, possibly the government, possibly the opposition. UKIP is also performing strongly, winning over 40 MP's to represent them at Westminster. We'll await the declaration of the North East to make a further projection.
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« Reply #91 on: July 26, 2017, 12:14:27 PM »

Who are the "Others" aside from the Northern Ireland seats?
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« Reply #92 on: July 26, 2017, 12:15:33 PM »

Who are the "Others" aside from the Northern Ireland seats?

Plaid Cymru. No other minor party or independent is expected to win seats on this exit poll.
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« Reply #93 on: July 26, 2017, 02:46:22 PM »


Justine Greening, Shadow Education Secretary, discussing the exit poll.

"Well I think that if this exit poll is proved correct, and remember, this is the first election under the new system, we have scored a clear victory. We are clearly going to be the largest party in Parliament and have the largest number of votes.

"I think Theresa May has every right to lead the charge to form a government and become Prime Minister. Now, the process is going to be very different than what we may be used to, but I think the Conservatives have plainly won."
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« Reply #94 on: July 26, 2017, 06:54:14 PM »


Nigel Dodds, MP, DUP Westminster Leader, on BBC after the exit poll

"Well, this Exit Poll really doesn't tell us anything about the DUP or the results in Northern Ireland. Our internal polling has shown us coming out very well ahead of Sinn Fein and the Nationalists, so we're feeling cautiously optimistic about the results.

What this Exit Poll does show, however, is the strength of the Unionist cause. The SNP hasn't done as well as they should have, it doesn't like like Plaid Cymru has done well. The Unionist Parties - remember, the proper name of the Tories is the Conservative and Unionist Party - are looking set for a very good night.

The success of the Unionist Parties across the country is why the DUP is looking into running a national campaign in the next election. We're confident that we could easily win at least 5% of the Unionist vote in some of the areas that voted Tory tonight, the South West, the South East, and the North West, for example. While we may not win as many seats as we could have under the old system in Northern Ireland, we think that the proportional system has really opened a door to expanding the Unionist cause across the country."
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« Reply #95 on: July 26, 2017, 07:14:28 PM »

SOMETIME LATER

Dimbleby: (cont.) There you have it, reactions from Nigel Dodds of the DUP and Justine Greening from the Conservatives. Quite a stunning development what we continue to hear from Arlene Foster and her party, the news that the DUP might contest seats across the UK at the next General Election. We'll look into the implications of that with our panel later, but I hear the result of the North East region is coming:

NORTH EAST: 29 seats
Labour Party: 32% (10)
Conservative Party: 27% (8 )
Liberal Democrats: 25% (7)
UKIP: 13% (4)
Green Party: 2% (0)
Others: 1% (0)

LABOUR NARROWLY WINS IN THE NORTH EAST, PAUL NUTTALL ELECTED MP


Vine: Easily one of the most pro-Labour areas of the country, this appears like a sign of times to come, David. Under the new system Labour goes from having 25 MP's to just 10, a tough loss for a party which is already facing backlash. But more than strong showings by the Conservatives and the Lib Dems, the story of the night on this region is UKIP, with Paul Nuttall's populist message aimed at working class voters having brought its rewards. It seems many former Labour voters have defected to UKIP as they hit 13% on the region, up nearly 10%. And, of course, UKIP Leader Paul Nuttall makes history as the first elected UKIP MP.

Dimbleby: Sorry to cut you off there, Jeremy, results in Scotland are being declared at Edinburgh:

SCOTLAND: 59 seats
Labour Party: 30% (18)
Liberal Democrats: 26% (16)
Conservative Party: 25% (15)
Scottish National Party: 17% (10)
Green Party: 1% (0)
Others: 1% (0)

SNP FOURTH IN SCOTLAND, CONSERVATIVES WIN 15 MP's

Vine: After a stunning victory in Holyrood in 2011, many expected the Scottish National Party to soar, and the polls had them narrowly ahead at the start of this campaign. Still, a bitter night for the SNP as their failure to get their message across pushes them back to fourth place in Scotland despite winning 4 seats. One has to wonder for how long Mr. Salmond will remaind First Minister and SNP Leader. On an interesting upside to the Conservatives the new system brings them a comeback in Scotland, jumping from a single MP to over 15 in a stunning success for the new Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson. Labour is set to lose their domination of the region despite holding onto first place, losing over half their Scottish seats.
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« Reply #96 on: July 26, 2017, 08:34:23 PM »


Ruth Davidson MSP, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, celebrating the Tories success north of the border.

"This is just a fantastic result for the Scottish Conservatives. I cut my teeth in politics in 1997, so you can imagine the feeling of joy tonight to see Scotland vote in such strong numbers for the Conservative Party. I think what is very clear is how successful our campaign for a modern, dynamic Conservative Party has resonated in Scotland, with UKIP not even showing on the map.

"I know some of my English colleagues are still getting used to this system, but we have something a little similar in Holyrood, and I think Theresa May can clearly claim victory tonight."
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« Reply #97 on: July 26, 2017, 09:04:45 PM »

Caroline Lucas on Twitter:

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« Reply #98 on: July 26, 2017, 09:29:00 PM »

[quote author=Labour Party Spokesperson]It is splendid to see victories out of the gate, and we expect more as the night goes on. Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Cry Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #99 on: July 26, 2017, 10:24:25 PM »

SOMETIME LATER

Dimbleby: (cont.) Our Exit Poll may have been a bit off as some of the latest results show, overestimating the Lib Dems despite the collapse Labour is suffering. The next result is from Wales, so let's go to Cardiff:

WALES: 40 seats
Conservative Party: 29% (12)
Labour Party: 25% (12)
Liberal Democrats: 24% (10)
Plaid Cymru: 13% (5)
UKIP: 7% (3)
Green Party: 1% (0)
Others: 1% (0)

CONSERVATIVES CAPTURE WALES, EVEN SPLIT IN SEATS

Vine: And the collapse of the Labour vote in some areas of the country begins to manifest. Despite running more than ten points ahead of the Conservatives in 2010, Labour is pushed back to a close second as Theresa May achieves a historic win in the region. Labour loses more than half its MP's as UKIP, Plaid and the Lib Dems make significant gains. It seems the era of Wales as a stronghold for Labour may be over.

Dimbleby: The battlegrounds at the West and East Midlands are declaring now as well:

WEST MIDLANDS: 59 seats
Conservative Party: 44% (27)
Liberal Democrats: 24% (14)
Labour Party: 21% (13)
UKIP: 9% (5)
Green Party: 1% (0)
Others: 1% (0)

EAST MIDLANDS: 46 seats
Conservative Party: 44% (21)
Liberal Democrats: 26% (12)
Labour Party: 18% (8 )
UKIP: 10% (5)
Green Party: 1% (0)
Others: 1% (0)

CONSERVATIVES HOLD THE MIDLANDS, LIB DEMS SURGE

Vine: Key areas to win, the West and East Midlands were hotly contested during the campaign, and their results tell us a lot of what is happening. Compared to 2010 you can see the Conservative Party making clear gains in the popular vote, yet their share of MP's for these regions is significantly down due to the electoral system, which is also the case for Labour. Besides UKIP, which made a good impact on the area, the main benefit goes to the Lib Dems. From a mere 3 MP's on both regions they now have 26, which bodes well for them as they have become the main alternative to the Conservatives in this part of the country.
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