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I think the tories will lose

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ethanrayne · 31/05/2017 21:27

I actually thought they would win, and there was nothing anyone could do. Now I think they will lose.

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theduchessstill · 31/05/2017 22:14

Yes, I do believe that most people who vote Tory are either selfish or stupid. Which group are the majority I don't know.

Sostenueto · 31/05/2017 22:14

She will win but not with the huge majority she wants. It pains me to say that but I think there could be a great combined opposition that will take her to Rask and I can see her caving in on a great number of policies if all other parties can swallow their pride and work together. Gotta say was impressed with the greens tonight. Also noticed that there was a lot of assent between all but the Tories and ukip on lots of policy ideas, so I live in a little bit of hope yet. Thinking about it a lot I rather fancy the idea of a mixed party if pride can be overcome.

christinarossetti · 31/05/2017 22:13

No Piglet. People who want the majority to suffer for the financial benefit of the already wealthy are selfish.

Unfortunately, most Tory voters won't realise that this is what they've signed up for until they can't access health care, their children's schools have no teachers and their elderly mother can't afford a carer.

hollieberrie · 31/05/2017 22:13

I think they might lose too....
Social Media analysts called both Brexit and Trump.

MarciaBlaine · 31/05/2017 22:12

Not sure they will lose overall but the majority seems to be at risk. We need some super opposition but not sure Labour will go for coalition.... we DO need the shake up of all this.

PigletWasPoohsFriend · 31/05/2017 22:11

Yes the silent selfish majority will probably swing it for them again

People that don't agree with you are selfish.

Cheesecake53 · 31/05/2017 22:11

I really hope they'll lose :)

Haughtycat · 31/05/2017 22:11

If any of you are in doubt go onto the Facebook page of Southend News Network and see the live polling feed they have on there.

ALittleMop · 31/05/2017 22:10

Tories will win and my heart will break a little bit more.

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 31/05/2017 22:09

Sorry, I'm a Labour voter & despise much of what the Conservative party currently stand for.

I'd love you to be right but, TBH, I think they'll romp home with a bigger majority than ever.

I think that, much like in 2015, the Tory voters aren't talking about their political choices as much as everyone else!

BlueKarou · 31/05/2017 22:09

I'm trying to quell my hopes of a Labour victory. Would rather be cynical and surprised next Friday than hopeful and disappointed.

Sadly, I think the Blues will win, although less comfortably than they had expected.

christinarossetti · 31/05/2017 22:08

Pp have referred to the latest YouGov poll that predicts a hung parliament, not MN.

I expect May's ratings to drop like a stone following tonight's shambles.

muckypup73 · 31/05/2017 22:07

You know on my local newspaper I was berated for talkig about Corbyn, over the last week I cannot tell you the amount of likes I have had! talking about Corbyn.

puglife15 · 31/05/2017 22:07

She/ the Tories truly don't deserve to win with their shitty, integrity-free, question-dodging, pure bullshit election campaign and nasty policies and I'm doing what I can to support Labour in my constituency...

However I think it's naive to think the Tories won't win a significant majority next week.

Really, really hope I'm wrong.

Vango · 31/05/2017 22:06

The silent majority will Excercise their vote Thursday without splashing it all over social media.

I think it speaks volumes that said people keep their voting preferences to themselves.

iamavodkadrinker · 31/05/2017 22:06

Tory majority of between 70 and 100 is pretty much certain I'm afraid.

mynotsoperfectlife · 31/05/2017 22:04

Cameron chose to resign rather than having to.

theduchessstill · 31/05/2017 22:04

Yes the silent selfish majority will probably swing it for them again. It doesn't matter that May has been a absolute disaster in this campaign. Or that the campaign itself has been equally as disastrous. The majority of people who vote Tory do so because they know it will benefit them. They don't need, or want, to spread it about on social media, but they will be out on June 8th nonetheless.

I hope I'm wrong. I didn't vote for Corbyn and he has enraged me over the last couple of years. However, he has impressed me during this campaign without a doubt. But I don't think it will be enough by a country mile.

SuperBeagle · 31/05/2017 22:03

I don't think Mumsnet is representative of the entire population, so I think May will still win by a significant margin.

dontcallmelen · 31/05/2017 22:03

I so wish that could be true, I would even take Lab/Lib dem coalition if it meant the back of the Tories, but unfortunately still a lot of people who believe they are good for the country.

Butterymuffin · 31/05/2017 22:03

Yabba I fear you're right, but aren't the polls trying harder than ever to control for all those things now? I am astonished at the YouGov poll but there it is. YY to 'it's the hope that kills you'

christinarossetti · 31/05/2017 22:03

Cameron made appalling decisions as PM, hence having to resign.

But, yes, better than May.

mynotsoperfectlife · 31/05/2017 22:02

Vangi, my phone thinks it's Corbin tbf!

christinarossetti · 31/05/2017 22:01

Well, they're definitely not going to get the landslide that May was so cocky about just a few short weeks ago.

Maybe not even a majority.

Cuppaoftea · 31/05/2017 22:01

I always got the impression Cameron rather liked being leader of the opposition and wasn't overly chuffed to have won!

Always a PR man, no substance as a leader.