Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 796021)

No back stabbing at local level, we just don't agree with CCO and imposed lists

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 796021)

No back stabbing at local level, we just don't agree with CCO and imposed lists

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 796060)

So is everybody fully supportive of Peter Britcliffe and his running of the council? Would they have been more happy to see him as candidate than Janet Storey?

I ask out of curiosity rather than trying to have a political dig.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 796107)

Well he's been leader since we took control, and seen off about 4 or 5 labour counterparts, and why do you think there is so much animosity towards CCO

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 796122)

I take your point, John, but do Tory supporters truly believe he is the best man for the job or simply the best available option?

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 796123)

I have respect for you John but seen off? Not sure when Peter became Leader but guess 1992?

George Slynn. Peter Britcliffe was Leader when Tories won election after election
Someone briefly ICQR
Ian Ormerod. Ian won an election against Peter and then retired due to serious ill health
Jean Battle. Had to step down to take cabinet position at LCC
David Myles. Lost an internal vote. Nothing to do with Tories.
Myself. Still Leader.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 796129)

Ya he saw um off:D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 796842)

I wonder if John Moss will still post, and give his views on local issues, here in Hyndburn?

He seemed nice, and full of ideas and enthusiasm.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 796853)

O.K. it's official, a Candidate has been chosen, there is nothing left to see in this thread, please, move along there, I'm sure there are other threads that need your attention, don't look at me like that sonny Jim or I'll book you for loitering.

"Z victor One to V.D., (well it always sounded like that on our telly), can we have some horses brought in to clear the area?, over...

:cool:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 796129)

Ya he saw um off:D

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 796953)

( By the way, he has a snowball in hells chance of getting in.)

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 796953)

He certainly didn't "see" my Uncle Ian Ormerod off, Ian was the hardest working Mayor this Borough has ever seen and Britcliffe's daft shenanigans certainly contributed to his stroke, from which he is thankfully recovered.If Mr Britcliffe is at all proud of his actions at that time he deserves to be pitied more than scorned.
As an aside to this I read one of the Rev Kev's vile missives in the Telegraph about a week ago where he was banging on about the "unholiness" of same sex marriages, if I ever needed any proof as to what a narrow minded bigot this man is , it was there , writ large. I know lots of same sex couples, if they had entered into heterosexual marriages these would inevitably have broken down leaving a trail of domestic debris. Homosexuality is not a disease to be cured by marriage, Kev, it's a lifestyle choice, and the sooner you open your eyes to the real world the better it will be for all of us.
( By the way, he has a snowball in hells chance of getting in.)

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 796991)

He'll be down in the overheated, firey, bargain basement, forced to dance to Donna Summer records for all eternity, with a load of sweaty sinners. ________________


Here's hoping!

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 796999)

Save the first dance for me.

;)

:D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 796842)

I wonder if John Moss will still post, and give his views on local issues, here in Hyndburn?

He seemed nice, and full of ideas and enthusiasm.

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 796953)

He certainly didn't "see" my Uncle Ian Ormerod off, Ian was the hardest working Mayor this Borough has ever seen and Britcliffe daft shenanigans certainly contributed to his stroke, from which he is thankfully recovered.If Mr Britcliffe is at all proud of his actions at that time he deserves to be pitied more than scorned.
As an aside to this I read one of the Rev Kev's vile missives in the Telegraph about a week ago where he was banging on about the "unholiness" of same sex marriages, if I ever needed any proof as to what a narrow minded bigot this man is , it was there , writ large. I know lots of same sex couples, if they had entered into heterosexual marriages these would inevitably have broken down leaving a trail of domestic debris. Homosexuality is not a disease to be cured by marriage, Kev, it's a lifestyle choice, and the sooner you open your eyes to the real world the better it will be for all of us.
( By the way, he has a snowball in hells chance of getting in.)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 797182)

...as you say Homosexuality cannon be cured.....

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 795434)

'And all Tories have threatened to go Independent leading to a break down between CCHQ/Region Ass and local Conservatives.
There is no effective or functioning Party at grassroots, no budget I am told they are broke (Con club sold off last year to pay debts) and several high profile Councillors are in danger of losing their seats.'
ukpollingreport.co.uk » Hyndburn

:eek:

I did ask, after the candidate list was haughtily imposed on the local Conservative party, if they'd considered putting forward a break-away Independent Conservative candidate, so they could decide for themselves, who'd they prefer to represent them in the General Election.

The idea was pooh-poohed, as a last attempt was made to feign a show of Conservative party unity.

However, a friendly little tit tapped on my ever open window at Rindy Towers, and whispered the rumour that just such a plan was going to be put in place, which would have allowed the local Conservative party's preferred candidate to stand.

Unhappily it appears they missed the deadline for registering, and plans for a 'third time lucky' campaign have been thwarted.

This story has more twists and turns than a well-thumbed Jeffrey Archer, and they've not even had the interviews yet, to decide on whose name will appear on our ballot papers come May.

Roll on Saturday.

:eek:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 797238)

By choosing the word cured you are implying that there is something wrong with homosexuals.

Originally Posted by heywoodknight (Post 798393)

I would stand as an independent candidate If I has the chance.

Originally Posted by jaysay

Gay people do not choose to be Gay

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

Homosexuality is not a disease to be cured by marriage, Kev, it's a lifestyle choice

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 798394)

There's nothing to stop you, only a limited time frame.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 798421)

And maybe money

Originally Posted by heywoodknight (Post 798393)

I would stand as an independent candidate If I has the chance.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 798394)

There's nothing to stop you, only a limited time frame.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 798421)

And maybe money

Originally Posted by yerself (Post 798412)

Come on make your minds up you two. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 798433)

'To be a candidate, you need to have a nomination form signed by 10 voters from that constituency. The papers must be returned by 19 April, along with a £500 deposit. Candidates do not need to be a member of a political party.
BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | The Basics | Q&A: The general election

I'm sure we could always organise a whip round.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 798511)

people do not wake up one morning a suddenly say oh I'm Gay

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 798514)

Saving your deposit is the hardest part

Originally Posted by Less (Post 798515)

I used to wake up most mornings, leap out of bed and shout at the top of my voice through my open bedroom window, "Hey everybody, I'm feeling gay today".

Then the willie wufters hijacked the phrase, I keep my windows firmly locked these days.

:(