UK elections thread

[Hoopy]

Looks like Cameron is trying to appeal to possible UKIP converts by saying English MP's will have some kind of veto over English only issues. Either that or giving 2 fingers to the SNP.

[OngBonga]

Looks like Cameron is trying to appeal to possible UKIP converts by saying English MP's will have some kind of veto over English only issues. Either that or giving 2 fingers to the SNP.

It's a desperate attempt to win back the UKIP vote, and it will backfire. He's basically saying that he doesn't trust the Scots to make decisions that affect all of Britain. He's insulting the Scottish democratic choice.

UKIP are a very amusing party, in a sense. They are utterly despised by the left, but many people on the left are failing to realise that thanks to UKIP splitting the right-wing vote in England, the Tories are unable to dominate when they otherwise would be able to. Without Labour's core vote in Scotland, they should be dead and buried, but they're neck and neck with the Tories, thanks to UKIP.

The left should be happy UKIP exist, because it means it's less likely that the Tories win.

[Keith]

Looks like Cameron is trying to appeal to possible UKIP converts by saying English MP's will have some kind of veto over English only issues. Either that or giving 2 fingers to the SNP.

or getting realistic about a possible snp coalition ....english/welsh/irish MPs on english/welsh/irish matters and support the SNPs plans on scottish matters. keeps the scots voting snp for future elections and gives SNP more powers over scotland and reduces labours numbers of seats and influence in england/wales matters.

UKIP don't necessarily just take votes off tories either , plenty of labour supporters have switched to UKIP as well.