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Reports indicate @jeremycorbyn will be stepping down as @UKLabour chief.
This is a necessary reminder: Corbyn is asked four times if he regrets working for #Iran's state-run Press TV.
#UKElections2019
This is a necessary reminder: Corbyn is asked four times if he regrets working for #Iran's state-run Press TV.
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@jeremycorbyn @UKLabour UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling out @jeremycorbyn's work for #Iran's state-run Press TV.
@jeremycorbyn @UKLabour .@jeremycorbyn's close ties with #Iran's regime & @JZarif is more reason why we should be happy of his loss & complete humiliation in the #UKElection. 
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(1/3) If the Conservatives stay on course for a predicted big majority in the #UKElection, what does it mean around the world? @BBCkatyaadler tells us what Europe is thinking
(1/3) If the Conservatives stay on course for a predicted big majority in the #UKElection, what does it mean around the world? @BBCkatyaadler tells us what Europe is thinking
(2/3) How have Asia’s markets reacted? We ask @BBCMarikoOi
(3/3) In the US, all eyes are on these results. @awzurcher says the UK outcome could impact the battle for the White House in 2020
I'm reminded of Tony Blair's warning several months ago that @UKLabour shouldn't have called @BorisJohnson's bluff on a snap election. He said Boris would run an anti-Corbyn campaign to muscle through #Brexit. He was right. #UKElection
@UKLabour @BorisJohnson Blair on @BorisJohnson: "He thinks if you have a general election, then he can mask the unpopularity of a no-deal Brexit by pointing to the greater unpopularity of the Labour leadership. That’s one bet that I think he’s making.“ politico.com/story/2019/09/…
@UKLabour @BorisJohnson One other relevant point: @Conservatives won Tony Blair's old seat in Sedgefield, in County Durham. Because @jeremycorbyn didn't listen to Blair's advice.
It will likely take them more than one election to regain all the seats they lost.
It will likely take them more than one election to regain all the seats they lost.
Before the pundits run wild: There's a big difference between the #UKElection & the US elections.
Brexit won by a slim majority in 2016.
The Tories won by a sizeable majority today.
In the US, 3 million more people voted for Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump. 1/
Brexit won by a slim majority in 2016.
The Tories won by a sizeable majority today.
In the US, 3 million more people voted for Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump. 1/
In fact, no Republican president has first entered the White House after winning tbe popular vote since George H.W. Bush in 1988. His son narrowly won the popular vote as incumbent in 2004, but only after first winning while losing the popular vote in 2000. 2/
In fact, by raw numbers, more Americans consistently vote for Democrats for Congress and Senate than for Republicans, even when Republicans win more seats. That's thanks to gerrymandering & the fact that even small states get 2 senators, just like big states. 3/
Been reliably informed that people respond better to Twitter threads so in the spirit of the future here is my #kentvotes master thread for the #generalelections2019 in Thanet!
More to follow.
More to follow.
Had a quick chat with Lib Dem South Thanet candidate Martyn Pennington, who is “really disappointed for the young people” who may not have been able to vote in the referendum #ExitPolls #kentvotes #GeneralElection2019 @kmtv_kent
North Thanet Green candidate Rob Edwards says he will continue to fight for local issues and that we may be on the cusp of the exit process #kentvotes #GeneralElection2019Ů‹ @KMTV_Kent
Tweetstorm on #UKElection with predictions -
I have looked at every seat in the YouGov MRP issued on 10 December. That model, based on a poll of 100,000 residents of GB (No NI), had the Conservative lead at 9%. I looked at every seat and compared the Tory lead with that. 1/x
I have looked at every seat in the YouGov MRP issued on 10 December. That model, based on a poll of 100,000 residents of GB (No NI), had the Conservative lead at 9%. I looked at every seat and compared the Tory lead with that. 1/x
Based on that, the Tories need roughly a 6.5% national lead to get a bare majority of seats. Here's their estimated total at each level of popular vote lead:
+11 - 354, +10 - 348, +9 - 346, +8 - 338, +7, 332, +6 - 320
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+11 - 354, +10 - 348, +9 - 346, +8 - 338, +7, 332, +6 - 320
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Here's the seats in the cusp range of Tory majority a hung parliament (the seats where the Tory lead evaporates in the +6-8 region).
Losses - Aberconwy, Aberdeen S, Vale of Glamorgan, Banff&Buchan, Harrow East, Chingford, Ayr Carrick, MK North, Hendon, Cheltenham
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Losses - Aberconwy, Aberdeen S, Vale of Glamorgan, Banff&Buchan, Harrow East, Chingford, Ayr Carrick, MK North, Hendon, Cheltenham
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Just voted to save our NHS. âś…
Just voted against Britain's violent colonial legacy. âś…
Just voted to end British arms to Israel. âś…
Just voted for Corbyn. âś…
#VotingLabour #GeneralElection2019 #UKElection
Just voted against Britain's violent colonial legacy. âś…
Just voted to end British arms to Israel. âś…
Just voted for Corbyn. âś…
#VotingLabour #GeneralElection2019 #UKElection
My special election analysis from yesterday: electronicintifada.net/blogs/asa-wins…
I don't want to exaggerate the significance of this, as it was only a small queue, but at my usually sleepy polling station I did have to line up to vote for the first time.
First time I can ever remember queuing to vote. #GeneralElection2019 #VotingLabour #VoteLabourToday
First time I can ever remember queuing to vote. #GeneralElection2019 #VotingLabour #VoteLabourToday
Heute wählt das Vereinigte Königreich ein neues Unterhaus. Letzte Umfragen und Modelle deuten auf eine klare Mehrheit für die Tories von Boris Johnson hin. Aber das britische Mehrheitswahlrecht und die vielen Unentschlossenen machen eine Prognose sehr unsicher. #UKElection 🇬🇧
Wird also ne spannende Nacht. Ab 23 Uhr MEZ gibt es erste grobe Exit Polls, verlässliche Zahlen erst gegen Morgengrauen. Der @SZ Liveblog von @xbitz_ et al hält Sie auf dem Laufenden. sueddeutsche.de/politik/grossb…
Hintergrund zu Wahlsystem, Kandidaten und Ausgangslage von @PhilippSaul @munichrocker et moi: sueddeutsche.de/politik/grossb…
1/13 Britain votes in a general election today. The result is likely to be a government that will complete the process of leaving the European Union. #Cambodia #Brexit #UKElection #SamRainsy
2/13 This new chapter in Britain’s history gives it the opportunity to make its own distinctive contribution to human and political rights in developing countries.
3/13 Cambodia is one of forty-nine developing countries that enjoy duty-free access to European Union markets under the EU’s Everything but Arms (EBA) scheme.
BREAKING: Polling stations have opened across the United Kingdom in the parliament elections, it is one of the most crucial elections in the countries history.
Polling stations will close at 10pm Local time, with results to be known most likely only Friday morning.
Polling stations will close at 10pm Local time, with results to be known most likely only Friday morning.
BREAKING: Polling stations across the United Kingdom have closed with exit polls forecasting biggest Conservative majority since Margaret Thatcher
#GeneralElections #UKElection #GeneralElection2019
#GeneralElections #UKElection #GeneralElection2019
UPDATE: Leader of the Labour party Jeremey Corbyn says 'I will not lead the party in any future general election campaign' does not announce his resignation, says he will lead the party during a period of 'reflection and discussion'.
