Diane Abbott to be Labour Leader...
Discussion
Ahh bless.
Diane Abbott has just thrown her hat into the ring live on Radio 4. To say that the interviewer was surprised would be an understatement! He was completely stumped for a few seconds.
So, would this mean that Michael Portillo would be pulling the strings from behind the scenes?
Don
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Diane Abbott has just thrown her hat into the ring live on Radio 4. To say that the interviewer was surprised would be an understatement! He was completely stumped for a few seconds.
So, would this mean that Michael Portillo would be pulling the strings from behind the scenes?
Don
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hornetrider said:
Are you taking the piss?!
No, I'm not. It's bloody hailarious.They were interviewing her about the other contenders when she dropped the bombshell.
Funny thing is that the Today programme is always trying to make, rather than report, the news. When they got handed this little gem the interviewer didn't know what to make of it. I think that he thought that she was taking the piss.
If Portillo was listening, I bet he did an enormous facepalm.
Don
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Breaking news...
Alastair Darling has just failed to throw his weight behind her.
How long before she realises her mistake?
I've just realised that it's Thursday. Is she on the telly with Neil and Portillo tonight? I can just imagine the green room chat before the show. I reckon that they will advise her to back out gently.
I'm still chuckling.
Don
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Alastair Darling has just failed to throw his weight behind her.
How long before she realises her mistake?
I've just realised that it's Thursday. Is she on the telly with Neil and Portillo tonight? I can just imagine the green room chat before the show. I reckon that they will advise her to back out gently.
I'm still chuckling.
Don
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Bloody hell, it's really true!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8693687.stm
More bizarre than the Olympic mascots!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8693687.stm
More bizarre than the Olympic mascots!
It's almost as odd as Lembit Opik doing standup.
don4l said:
Some people may have wanted a female candidate.
I was hoping for Yvette Cooper. A husband/wife brother/brother contest would be good.Everyone make sure you fill out the LabourList survey for a new leader!
Vote for whoever will cause maximum strife in the party, obviously. I suggest a vote for Diane Abbot just to mix it up a bit.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FYPJ22J
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Vote for whoever will cause maximum strife in the party, obviously. I suggest a vote for Diane Abbot just to mix it up a bit.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FYPJ22J
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FasterFreddy said:
Bloody hell, it's really true!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8693687.stm
More bizarre than the Olympic mascots!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8693687.stm
More bizarre than the Olympic mascots!
BBC Article said:
The Londoner told the BBC her bid was "serious", saying there was little between the other candidates, who "all look the same".
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