[Lilly]

Originally Posted by claytonender

Lily, no one is claiming to be whiter than white, but being extemely rude in a very public arena (with members of the public present), is completely unacceptable.

I was at the count as well in May, there was also bad behaviour from the Conservatives - with football style chants.

Also Peter Britcliffe attempted to go into the centre of the room, where the votes were being counted (which is not allowed unless you are an agent of one of the candidates).The agent for the Conservative Party candidates was Marlene Howarth - so she was the only member of the Conservative PArty allowed in the middle of the counting area. I assume that you are unfamiliar with the rules governing the conduct of count.

I admit that I was unfamiliar. I soon learnt though. What an eye-opener, and not a pleasant one at that.

It seems to me that the main goal is to get one over on the opposition.

I didn't hear the football chants but did see PB in the counting area. I couldn't agree more with what you say about unacceptable behaviour in a public arena. Here's one example of unacceptable behaviour for you from me.

Re Marlene Haworth, when she offered her hand and her commiserations to the Labour leader over a lost Labour seat, the Labour leader wouldn't shake her hand and told her to f off.

Several people heard this and were embarrassed.

What I'm trying to convey is that there are many barbed comments and much sniping galore between the two main parties.

All this doesn't matter, our towns do, but Graham Jones is quick to point out all the comments directed at him but not so quick to advertise those he has made. I just wanted to illustrate how bad it seems things are between them. There is no innocent party.

It's time it all stopped but I won't hold my breath. Is this what politics is like in general? It's a wonder anything gets done.