stb12
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Post by stb12 on Mar 13, 2024 23:43:05 GMT
East Thanet
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Post by Pete Whitehead on May 21, 2024 19:19:26 GMT
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on May 21, 2024 19:20:12 GMT
Update on the condition of Craig Mackinlay, who I think will be contesting this seat. It was known he had contracted sepsis but it seems it has had serious consequences. He has had a proxy vote in Parliament since 14 November 2023.
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mrtoad
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He is a toad. Who knows what a toad thinks?
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Post by mrtoad on May 21, 2024 19:23:01 GMT
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Post by london(ex)tory on May 21, 2024 19:58:24 GMT
Just watched the incredibly moving GB News documentary. Poor chap, what he's been through is unreal but he's come out fighting strong.
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Post by finsobruce on May 21, 2024 20:42:58 GMT
Just watched the incredibly moving GB News documentary. Poor chap, what he's been through is unreal but he's come out fighting strong. Apparently they gave him a 5% chance of surviving, so he's beaten the odds and then some. |
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CatholicLeft
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Post by CatholicLeft on May 21, 2024 21:32:13 GMT
Just seen it on the News. Remarkable.
Not easy for him to hold his seat, but, whilst not being a fan of his politics, if he does, I won't be devastated.
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Post by doktorb🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ on May 21, 2024 21:40:50 GMT
Seeing the photos from his hospital bed really puts things into perspective, his arms looked unreal, almost "too" blackened to be real. What a story, to take everything with such bravery and tough spirit. Remarkable indeed.
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Post by rcronald on May 22, 2024 19:53:06 GMT
You have to admire his mental strength, suddenly losing all 4 of your limbs, surviving against the odds, not giving up on life, and garnering the mental strength to come back with your head up high
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Post by doktorb🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ on May 24, 2024 11:46:24 GMT
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Post by batman on May 24, 2024 12:06:00 GMT
I have very little sympathy for Mr McKinlay's political views, but I greatly admire his bravery in his fight for survival and recovery, and the stoic way he has adapted to this horrendous illness and its consequences. His candidacy would very likely have saved this seat for the Conservatives; without him I find it hard to look beyond a Labour gain. I wish him well for the future.
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Post by Merseymike on May 24, 2024 12:09:18 GMT
I have very little sympathy for Mr McKinlay's political views, but I greatly admire his bravery in his fight for survival and recovery, and the stoic way he has adapted to this horrendous illness and its consequences. His candidacy would very likely have saved this seat for the Conservatives; without him I find it hard to look beyond a Labour gain. I wish him well for the future. He could come back as a Tory MP, or go to the Lords? |
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Post by threecrowns on May 24, 2024 12:21:13 GMT
I have very little sympathy for Mr McKinlay's political views, but I greatly admire his bravery in his fight for survival and recovery, and the stoic way he has adapted to this horrendous illness and its consequences. His candidacy would very likely have saved this seat for the Conservatives; without him I find it hard to look beyond a Labour gain. I wish him well for the future. I agree with all of that. Labour will be absolutely delighted with this news, though of course they cannot express this publicly. It's the right decision from McKinlay, the job would be nigh on impossible for him to do effectively and I'd imagine he just wants to spend time with his family. |
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Post by Ports on Jun 2, 2024 20:08:32 GMT
Interesting that Harrison was shortlisted given complaints about CCHQ-dominated selections.
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CatholicLeft
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Post by CatholicLeft on Jun 2, 2024 20:26:18 GMT
Interesting that Harrison was shortlisted given complaints about CCHQ-dominated selections. How depressing, to lose a safe seat in a byelection and, now, to look likely to lose a safe seat in a General Election. I suspect her determination will see her in the Commons eventually. |
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Jun 2, 2024 20:40:46 GMT
Interesting that Harrison was shortlisted given complaints about CCHQ-dominated selections. How depressing, to lose a safe seat in a byelection and, now, to look likely to lose a safe seat in a General Election. I suspect her determination will see her in the Commons eventually. This is not a safe seat |
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Post by evergreenadam on Jun 2, 2024 20:41:46 GMT
Interesting that Harrison was shortlisted given complaints about CCHQ-dominated selections. How depressing, to lose a safe seat in a byelection and, now, to look likely to lose a safe seat in a General Election. I suspect her determination will see her in the Commons eventually. Failure is no barrier! |
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Post by carlton43 on Jun 2, 2024 21:26:26 GMT
Interesting that Harrison was shortlisted given complaints about CCHQ-dominated selections. That party now seems to have some sort of urgent death wish. |
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Post by evergreenadam on Jun 3, 2024 6:27:34 GMT
Interesting that Harrison was shortlisted given complaints about CCHQ-dominated selections. That party now seems to have some sort of urgent death wish. Yes, especially now the other candidates will play the I’m more local than her card. |
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Post by noorderling on Jun 3, 2024 8:08:57 GMT
That party now seems to have some sort of urgent death wish. Yes, especially now the other candidates will play the I’m more local than her card. My recollection may be fáulty, but I seem to remember she did not exactly put the heather on fire in that campaign. You really wonder about the other candidates at that selection. |
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