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In reply to the discussion: Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, London Mayoral, Local Government and PCC elections [View all]T_i_B
(14,737 posts)68. Theory vs practice....
It might not be intended in theory to be a system with a confrontational opposition as we get in Westminster or Washington, but the political culture in both of those places evolved in that way, in spite of all the intentions to the contrary because politicians such as Charles James Fox (who pretty much created the position of leader of the opposition) and Andrew Jackson found that approach to work for them.
And it's not like the SNP are innocent when it comes to polarising politics. The way that Scottish politics is lurching into sectarianism at present is very worrying.
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Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, London Mayoral, Local Government and PCC elections [View all]
T_i_B
Apr 2016
OP
Is Zac Goldsmith related to the Goldsmith who led the "Referendum Party" in the Nineties?
Ken Burch
Apr 2016
#18
Bexley...is that the area that used to be Edward Heath's parliamentary constituency? n/t.
Ken Burch
Apr 2016
#11
I always thought "Old Bexley and Sidcup" sounded like a couple of Beatrix Potter characters.
Ken Burch
Apr 2016
#17
I think that Sidcup sounds more like an overweight elf vainly attempting to perch on a flower.
non sociopath skin
Apr 2016
#22
Labour is going to lose badly in Scotland again...and Corbyn is blameless for that.
Ken Burch
Apr 2016
#16
There are also by-elections in Ogmore and Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
muriel_volestrangler
May 2016
#43
Denzil, I'd be really interested in your views as to why Labour are in freefall in Scotland.
non sociopath skin
May 2016
#50