Poll: Exit Poll: UK General Election 2017 - Results discussion and OcUK Exit Poll - Closing 8th July

[Spud21]

It is a loss to the taxpayers, that money will come out of borrowing which will add to the debt and increase interest payments. whats the return on investment? i'm seem to recall it is less than 1:1

Aren't the Rail networks relatively profitable enterprises? I know that the German, Dutch and French National Rail companies that own large parts of our rail network get a fairly hefty amount of money from their ownership of them.

For me i'm pleased with the result (I Voted Labour) i'm happy that labour have strengthened their position and opposition, I would also like to think that it could lead to a grown up discussion about the future of the country and public services, where what people actually want is talked about and they ways to get those things are also discussed. It seems that people want to put more money into the NHS and other public services, how we do this actually needs to be discussed, the Tories seem to want to do it by cutting other things and lowering direct taxation but as per usual raising indirect taxation so they can pretend to be the party of low taxes. Labour want to hit the best off the hardest, which to me seems like somewhat the politics of Envy.

Maybe this result could lead to a proper discussion on Taxation, and they way to get the best tax take rather than just raising tax rates on the richest and making them pay more, I would like to see a lot more work from GOVT on how to increase the overall tax take in the most efficient way, as both the Tories and Labour policies on taxation seem to have big holes, and I would love to see an open and honest discussion about the future.

 

[ubersonic]

So, May is not resigning, and will go to the palace at 12.30.

To be expected, they're 4 seats off a majority with 1 left to declare, they can probably rely on deals to push through what they want.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Hear, Hear. They're known as butter sponges in my household.


Anyway, what are the odds on Queeney telling May to sod off and quit?

Slim to none, because one of the other options is to give the SNP a larger voice and she won't want the union to be broken up.

 

[icehot]

Shouldhavethoughtaboutthatbeforestartingthedegree.........

To be fair, a degree is to show commitment and the ability to achieve something. I work with people in IT architecture who have degrees in psychology and zoology lol... put your mind to something and go for it.

 

[Kronos]

Where are the party leaders this morning?
Apart from Paul Nuttall who has resigned I have not heard a peep out of Corbyn, May, Sturgeon and Clegg.

 

[Caged]

Noooooo Crumpets are purely for slaty butter and lots of it, NOTHING else, this is the law.

This is correct opinion

 

[thenewoc]

I hope you don't have an important job with logic like that. At last year’s referendum, voters were only asked one question: should we remain in or leave the European Union?

Oh the ballot paper only said stay or leave argument

In an ideal world leave would include single market access without freedom of movement. That was yet to be negotiated and had been rebuffed by the EU not least in DC's initial negotiations where he returned with no concessions from the EU.

 

[wildman]

A Tory minority proped up by the DUP could get spicy on Brexit issues ? Even though the DUP want out aren't some of their views not Tory compatible with regards to still wanting soft borders, free movement across the borders and single market ? Can't say I have ever really paid much attention to the DUP untill now so not overly familiar with their manifesto

 

[Caged]

Where are the party leaders this morning?
Apart from Paul Nuttall who has resigned I have not heard a peep out of Corbyn, May, Sturgeon and Clegg.

He's down on the allotment

 

[antijoke]

So any truth in the fact the DUP are climate change deniers?

 

[Christmas themed thank]

A Tory minority proped up by the DUP could get spicy on Brexit issues ? Even though the DUP want out aren't some of their views not Tory compatible with regards to still wanting soft borders, free movement across the borders and single market ? Can't say I have ever really paid much attention to the DUP untill now so not overly familiar with their manifesto

Want triple lock, want abortion to be illegal, deny climate change.

 

[adolf hamster]

Not if you're doing a degree in Klingon or something no, but if you're actually doing a proper worthwhile degree that leads to a decent job it is, you'll be earning many times that a year in no time and have ages to pay it off.

oh how i wish that were the case, really i do.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Where are the party leaders this morning?
Apart from Paul Nuttall who has resigned I have not heard a peep out of Corbyn, May, Sturgeon and Clegg.

Corbyn has been out buying jellybeans so he can explain the result to Abbott.

 

[platypus]

Nutall gone, give it 2 hours and Nige will be back in play

Don't ruin the -so far - sunny day.

 

[G J]

To be fair, a degree is to show commitment and the ability to achieve something. I work with people in IT architecture who have degrees in psychology and zoology lol... put your mind to something and go for it.

Seems like IT degrees are the courses people shouldnt be doing then if people are giving jobs to people without a IT degree.

I guess what people are calling micky mouse degrees

 

[Chris Wilson]

Where are the party leaders this morning?
Apart from Paul Nuttall who has resigned I have not heard a peep out of Corbyn, May, Sturgeon and Clegg.

They're probably still fighting over access to the smelling salts, before putting in an appearance.

 

[wildman]

Want triple lock, want abortion to be illegal, deny climate change.

so basically they are the republicans on crack ? This going to be interesting

 

[Kronos]

Corbyn has been out buying buying jellybeans so he can explain the result to Abbott.

Should it not be grapes given her ill health or has there been a laying on of hands resulting on her miraculous recovery?

 

[Sankari]

Apart from Paul Nuttall who has resigned

 

[Felon]

Faisal Islam on Sky made the point earlier; Whilst the DUP on paper would provide enough for a Tory majority, the DUP comes with a lot of baggage that is pretty distant from the rest of UK politics.. Things like anti-abortion, anti-gay, etc - it's going to be pretty unpalatable for many senior Tories, if they have to get in bed with the DUP - just to get them past the finish line