Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

It was probably that sort of negativity that resulted in the local Conservative Association not being trusted to pick their own candidates.

Perhaps there is some appeal to the new look Conservatives, at least nationally, after all.

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

What, so they can take it with them ?? They don't need yours mate, they've been taking it from Joe Public for years !! :D :D

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

I've just re-read the whole of this thread again, (absolutely right andrewb, I have too much time on my hands),

But in amongst the variety of to-ing and fro-ing that has gone on, not one, nil, zero, of the Tory few on here has looked aghast at this thread and proclaimed in a loud voice,

The Tory Party is too principled and honest to have a "dirty tricks brigade"

Perhaps because of such an omission we can all conclude that...

Oh yes, they have a "dirty tricks brigade" and they don't care who knows it!

:)

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

"The Tory few" is surely down to "the Tory one" now that Jaysay has jumped ship?

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

That reminds me of a phrase I remember from somewhere, something about sinking ships and what happens to rats when this happens.

For the life of me though I can't remember what it was, but I think it was the catchphrase for one of the Conservative Annual Conferences, still it's not that important is it?
:)

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Didn't remind me of that.

http://www.party-games.net/images/pi...e-donkey-3.jpg

:rolleyes::D

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Personally, I couldn't give a toss for any of them. They've all been peeing in the Westminster pot for so long, a little extra wouldn't do any harm!

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Is this an age thing?

:)

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Things have been a little limp, lately -but I do enjoy a stiff whisky!.

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Yeah well........Thanks to Mr.Eyebrows, that stiff Whisky is going to come with an even stiffer price !! :(

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Surely you don't resent having to pay an exhorbitant amount of tax on everything but the air that we breath in order to subsidise our grossly overburdened benefits for all (except the worker) system!

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Though of course a worker may benefit from some of the following benefits.

Benefits and tax credits for people in work

Statutory Sick Pay : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits

NI17A - A guide to Maternity Benefits (April 2009) - DWP

HM Revenue & Customs: Child Benefit: Introduction

;)

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Hmmph!

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

Is that code, for thank you?

Re: The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media
 

I will wee myself laughing if she does get in after all the moaning about her selection and no canvassing etc. :rolleyes::D