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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Apr 29, 2024 22:58:44 GMT
Where the hell is Hanham? Surely one of the more obscure constituency nomenclatures? Lesmahagow is smaller, and also widely mispronounced. |
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Post by bsjmcr on Apr 30, 2024 6:46:12 GMT
Where the hell is Hanham? Surely one of the more obscure constituency nomenclatures? North East Somerset and South East Gloucestershire. |
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Post by Ports on Apr 30, 2024 7:21:08 GMT
If it were up to the forum I suspect it would've been given a name like 'Keynsham' (which is certainly nicer)
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Post by carlton43 on Apr 30, 2024 7:47:53 GMT
If it were up to the forum I suspect it would've been given a name like 'Keynsham' (which is certainly nicer) And conduct the subsequent Count by the fully validated Horace Batchelor 'Infra Draw' method. |
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Apr 30, 2024 7:50:09 GMT
They could have revived the old Wansdyke name but that was stupid too and AFAIK only referred to the Somerset side (albeit the constituency so names, as opposed to the district) always included part of Kingswood/South Glos). Of course if it were up to me, the seat wouldn't cross the boundary between Somerset and Gloucestershire in the first place
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Post by John Chanin on Apr 30, 2024 8:47:23 GMT
Where the hell is Hanham? Surely one of the more obscure constituency nomenclatures? Hanham is a Bristol suburb - part of the built up area of the city. The Boundary Commission normally recognises both parts of a constituency in the name when it crosses District boundaries, which seems sensible in general, although it does lead to some small and obscure places ending up in constituency names. And as we know the way the Boundary Commission works there is no consistency. Hanham, broadly defined, is the largest settlement in the South Gloucestershire part of the new seat. It isn't particularly small - there are many smaller settlements named - but it is fairly obscure I agree to anyone outside the Bristol city region. The largest settlement in the seat is Keynsham, which would provide a much snappier title, as well as being close to the centre. |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Apr 30, 2024 9:01:47 GMT
If it were up to the forum I suspect it would've been given a name like 'Keynsham' (which is certainly nicer) And conduct the subsequent Count by the fully validated Horace Batchelor 'Infra Draw' method. At least people of a certain age would know how to spell the constituency name. |
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Post by john07 on Apr 30, 2024 12:29:34 GMT
If it were up to the forum I suspect it would've been given a name like 'Keynsham' (which is certainly nicer) And conduct the subsequent Count by the fully validated Horace Batchelor 'Infra Draw' method. That’s K-E-Y-N-S-H-A-M. A major con from the start. Create a huge block perm and split it up between your followers and collect 10% on any winnings. The only real outlay was the Radio Luxembourg adverts. |
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Post by finsobruce on Apr 30, 2024 12:32:17 GMT
And conduct the subsequent Count by the fully validated Horace Batchelor 'Infra Draw' method. That’s K-E-Y-N-S-H-A-M. A major con from the start. Create a huge block perm and split it up between your followers and collect 10% on any winnings. The only real outlay was the Radio Luxembourg adverts. For those of the younger generation.
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Post by carolus on May 7, 2024 14:29:55 GMT
Has it been noted anywhere that this seat bears a resemblance to some sort of small dog, perhaps a Jack Russell?
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Post by Foggy on May 7, 2024 21:49:51 GMT
Has it been noted anywhere that this seat bears a resemblance to [ ...] Jack Russell? I can't see the likeness myself, but he is from nearby Stroud. |
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Post by johnloony on May 8, 2024 9:25:10 GMT
Has it been noted anywhere that this seat bears a resemblance to some sort of small dog, perhaps a Jack Russell? A bit like Shirley ward in Croydon (on the 2002-2018 boundaries) |
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Post by Ports on May 8, 2024 9:45:43 GMT
Also, if such internationalism is allowed, Washington's 8th Congressional District for the 2012-2020 elections.
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Post by right on May 10, 2024 21:58:01 GMT
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Post by john07 on May 11, 2024 0:15:04 GMT
Has it been noted anywhere that this seat bears a resemblance to some sort of small dog, perhaps a Jack Russell? I used to work with someone called Vic Russell. One of my colleagues kept calling him Jack. |
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Post by batman on May 11, 2024 10:01:18 GMT
Has it been noted anywhere that this seat bears a resemblance to some sort of small dog, perhaps a Jack Russell? I used to work with someone called Vic Russell. One of my colleagues kept calling him Jack. many men with the surname Russell are known as Jack. Another England cricketer of 100 years ago, Albert Russell, was always called Jack. The present-day Labour-voting retired cricketer’s real name is Robert Russell |
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Post by johnloony on May 11, 2024 10:33:58 GMT
I used to work with someone called Vic Russell. One of my colleagues kept calling him Jack. many men with the surname Russell are known as Jack. Another England cricketer of 100 years ago, Albert Russell, was always called Jack. The present-day Labour-voting retired cricketer’s real name is Robert Russell I was at a meeting years ago at which someone referred to Conrad as “Bertrand” |
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Post by flagman on Jun 3, 2024 6:47:48 GMT
If this was my constituency, even though the Conservatives deserve a kicking, I would still vote Rees Mogg , he makes me laugh, which is a mile away from Starmer . At 2/1 worth a punt RM holds on .
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Post by bsjmcr on Jun 3, 2024 8:40:22 GMT
If this was my constituency, even though the Conservatives deserve a kicking, I would still vote Rees Mogg , he makes me laugh, which is a mile away from Starmer . At 2/1 worth a punt RM holds on . I’m sure some Labour people will quietly hope he clings on and becomes leader, thereby casting the Tories into further electoral oblivion and really making Starmer look like a man of the people! |
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Post by right on Jun 3, 2024 8:52:56 GMT
If this was my constituency, even though the Conservatives deserve a kicking, I would still vote Rees Mogg , he makes me laugh, which is a mile away from Starmer . At 2/1 worth a punt RM holds on . I’m sure some Labour people will quietly hope he clings on and becomes leader, thereby casting the Tories into further electoral oblivion and really making Starmer look like a man of the people! Has he ever shown any serious interest in being leader? Fully accept that this may be different in opposition |
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