Arlene Foster

[Boohoo]

The DUP are quite right to protest.

But If Teresa May had had sense (or backbone) she could have gone on TV and said: Westminster has no political control over Northern Ireland; that responsibility and power rests with the devolved government and Westminster will not be interfering in this Northern Ireland/Southern Ireland political dialogue.

Quite simply, NI has it's own elected government, let them sort it out. Maybe they should offer their people a referendum on how they want the border deal sorted out? Or are they merely political lackeys who want power but no responsibility?

NI hasn't had a government for nearly 2 years...

 

[yin ewe]

Or are they merely political lackeys who want power but no responsibility?

Got it in one.

 

[Ashtree]

DUP position nicely summarised here.

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/op...king-same-mistakes-as-molyneaux-37576673.html

 

[thewalrus]

Unionism is a lot weaker because of the dup and their actions over the last 50 odd years

 

[cowmechanic]

 

[thewalrus]

Highly likely we could have another general election in next 12 months.

I’m going to call it now Nigel Dodds will lose his seat

 

[Ashtree]

Highly likely we could have another general election in next 12 months.

I’m going to call it now Nigel Dodds will lose his seat

Who’s the new kid on the block??

 

[nivilla1982]

Both North and South Belfast have small/thin majorities for their current incumbents. Presumably there will be some form of unionist pact on marginal constituencies, North Down of course will be the top target for the DUP.

 

[Ashtree]

Both North and South Belfast have small/thin majorities for their current incumbents. Presumably there will be some form of unionist pact on marginal constituencies, North Down of course will be the top target for the DUP.

Right then .... must watch paddy power!!
Wonder how the little revolt in the heartlands over the TM deal will play out with DUP voters. Enough swing to UUP (even though they have basically same position as DUP in this)?
I imagine if I was one if the DUP voters who’s unhappy with them right now, I would do my part at next election to give my DUP MP or MLA their P45.
NI election next time round will be really interesting!!
Samy’s “puppets” insult to ordinary decent people, well deserves a P45 IMHO. Too much to ask though. As for Paisley ..... out now !!!
You wouldn’t thing if standing yourself? Would you?

 

[it's not over]

Both North and South Belfast have small/thin majorities for their current incumbents. Presumably there will be some form of unionist pact on marginal constituencies, North Down of course will be the top target for the DUP.

Is north down for farage.

 

[nivilla1982]

North Down does have a tendency to elect mavericks, but seems unlikely that Farage would be parachuted in there.
Results from the last General Election in 2017

Candidate Description Votes Polled
Steven Agnew Green Party 2,549
Alex Easton Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. 14,940
Sylvia Hermon Independent 16,148
Thérèse McCartney Sinn Féin 531
Caoímhe McNeill SDLP (Social Democratic & Labour Party) 400
Andrew Muir Alliance Party 3,639
Gavan Reynolds Independent 37
Frank Shivers Conservatives 941

http://www.eoni.org.uk/Elections/El...Parliamentary-Election-Result-2017-North-Down

 

[Boohoo]

Highly likely we could have another general election in next 12 months.

I’m going to call it now Nigel Dodds will lose his seat

Hopefully not, I don't want to be left without an MP.

 

[nivilla1982]

Hopefully not, I don't want to be left without an MP.

Welcome to life West of the Bann.

 

[it's not over]

We had the rivers of blood man here,farage would be a big pussy cat compared to him

 

[nivilla1982]

We had the rivers of blood man here,farage would be a big pussy cat compared to him

True the former member for South Down, Enoch Powell.

 

[Boohoo]

Welcome to life West of the Bann.

Shouldn't be able to stand for election if you have no intention of taking your seat

 

[it's not over]

Shouldn't be able to stand for election if you have no intention of taking your seat

What if I'd had a 100k holiday ,all expensive paid by a banana republic

 

[Boohoo]

What if I'd had a 100k holiday ,all expensive paid by a banana republic

I'd hope that nobody would vote for you.

 

[it's not over]

I'd hope that nobody would vote for you.

Last man had 94% ish constituency support. So he said.Not bad

 

[Boohoo]

Last man had 94% ish constituency support. So he said.Not bad

That's up to them, not my constituency so nothing to do with me.