General Election June 2017

I was referring to the local hunt (Heythrop) at the estate where I live. There are hundreds of people involved in that hunt.

Including David Cameron. All kinds of people involved in fox hunting, including former Conservative Prime Ministers...

Yes I have seen him on a bike ride too, near Chipping Norton. He likes cycling, but geared, Shimano and no sick fades

This is him walking in Suffolk last September. He gets about. He was with a party of friends, including Harry Enfield, just to ruin any pleasure you may ever have got from the loveable comedy rogue.

Tory Lord Mancroft, chairman of the Council of Hunting Associations, said a sizeable majority for Ms May could usher in a new era for fox hunting and a vote on the issue could be scheduled for as early as this year.

Hate to appear to be charitable towards our autocratic unstable leader, but I think you need to read between the lines on this one.

It looks like an astute move by a minority group to push their agenda while they have the chance. It seems to be a given that the Tories will win by a landslide, but I'm sure TM isn't being complacent so now is the time to secure a deal.

As a good Christian, Numbers 35:33 seems apt.

“You shall not pollute the land in which you live, for blood pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land for the blood that is shed in it, except by the blood of the one who shed it.”

Are we sure she's not talking about Liam Fox here? I could be in favour of that.

I'd have had him down as ridingsomething like an enigma?

All of your posts on this subject have this ridiculous subtext centred around those that live in 'rural areas', and those that don't; it seems that you understand only that the two groups are mutually exclusive, and that non-rural dwellers in particular have a particular ignorance of rural affairs.
A bit like supposing that all "cyclists" are completely ignorant of the world of driving and motor vehicle ownership.
You might be surprised/enlightened to learn that huge numbers of urban dwellers are deeply familiar and deeply involved in 'rural' matters, and might even be more deeply rooted there than you're prepared to understand - but don't let that stop you from categorising them accordingly.

I lived in London for 25 years. I currently live in both London and the Cotswolds. I understand both sides. 4 days ago I suggested that fox hunting was a big deal in rural areas and the Tories would campaign on it. This may or may not be true.

I think you have misunderstood me but thanks for your input.

Was a cheap hybrid. He wore a helmet.

I must have misread several of your subsequent posts on the subject.

Good post

Fellas, he's a massive troll. But, credit to him, a good one.

On another note the interview with Theresa & Phillip May on the One Show right now is nauseating.

He's saying many people have lived in London (or other liberal elite cities) and moved to the country and many have made the move the other way, many have family in parts of the county in which they do not dwell, some even live in the no man's land between urban and rural life, people even live in Norfolk. Many people understand both sides of the argument, however those who hunt foxes on horseback with packs of dogs are still cunts.

Absolutely no doubt about this. But how many fox hunters can there be in seats that are marginal, who would vote Tory because of fox hunting , but who wouldn't already have done so because Brexit / sticking it to the poor people?
Why is it being raised now when there's no need (it could be used later to get those same voters when they don't have Brexit to offer)

I'm pretty sure there's an agenda of making the city dwellers look like wreckers / unpatriotic. Fox hunting is a very traditional British thing I guess.

I think Jeremy's only hope might be an all out negative assault on May's record as Home Serectary, and her complete failure to hit any targets on immigration. But he won't.

Will be interesting to hear what gets announced today with regard to the election expenses. Although it would be no surprise if it has been watered down, or if scapegoats are presented. And, besides, you would expect May to be one step ahead.

@dst the blocking thing should be resolved, but may take a day to be reflected at your work. Could you try occasionally and let me know when it changes

And, fox-hunting makes it to the BBC R4 Today program, admittedly in the winding up slot, at 08.50.

Thanks, still blocked, I'll try again later

I'm moving out on the 26th of May with no fixed address as of yet. Currently registered to vote in Hackney South (and have the polling card) but Mrs Hammer ticked 'something about the electoral register' when she informed the council we're going and don't want to pay any more council tax.
a) Am I fine to vote as if I still lived in my current house
b) Would it be fine to register at a friend's house (same constituency) if we're not living there on the vote day?
c) What other options are there?

@Dramatic_Hammer - You can register to vote with no fixed abode. I think you just choose the area that you have a connection to and you can vote there.

More info here - https://www.yourvotematters.co.uk/can-i-vote/registering-to-vote-with-no-fixed-address

The form you need is about half way down this page - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/voter-registration-forms-paper-versions

Thanks, I'll have a read.

woow, this gives a new spin on tactical voting.

I live in fareham, horrid Tory save seat, my parents live in southsea, half a chance of getting a Lib dem back in. So I could register in my parents area where my vote might 'matter' ish.