Pringles Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) BBC World News - November 20th, 1990 - January 21st, 1991 Headlines Saddam Hussein announces that all British hostages in Iraq are to be released. December 8th; The UK grinds to a halt following heavy snow overnight. Large parts of the country are without power after snowfall brings down power lines, disrupting the electricity supply. Storms on Christmas Day leave more than 100,000 British homes without power. Northern Ireland tensions ease, UVF and IRA withdraw from continuous street battle after the Irish Reunification Bill fails. It is announced that unemployment has reached more than 1.8 million, and experts warn that the figure will exceed 2 million later this year. Under orders from the Prime Minister, the UK expels all Iraqi diplomats. Operation Desert Storm begins after US Congress approves further military authorization in Iraq. President George HW Bush coordinates with Coalition forces to begin bombing. RAF plays 'crucial role' in Desert Storm. BBC Opinion Polling for the 1992 General Election Labour - 44% Conservatives - 33% Liberal Democrats - 18% SNP - 2% Other - 3% ------- Parliamentary Votes Scotland Act of 1990 - The Ayes to the right; 123. The No's to the left; 485. The No's have it! (Ayes; SNP, Plaid Cymru, SDLP, Lib Dems, Angry Scottish Labour MP's & Others) VAT Reduction Bill - The Ayes to the right; 536. The No's to the left; 60.) The Ayes have it! (No's; Far-Left MPs. Many Abstentions due to poor reception.) Gender Equality Bill - The Ayes to the right; 258. The No's to the left; 331. The No's have it! (No's; Mostly Conservatives. Female Conservative MP's abstain or vote in favor due to popularity of the bill.) Irish Reunification Bill - The Ayes to the right; 196. The No's to the left; 414. The No's have it! (Ayes; Labour, 2/3 Plaid Cymru, SDLP. Significant amount of angry Scottish Labour MP's oppose or abstain given the establishment vote on the Scotland Act.) ------- Prime Minister Speech Despite winning the closest leadership election in Conservative history, the Prime Minister continues to appeal to the Conservative base and reaffirm her support. Despite being down by 14% in the latest polls, they’re ready to fight and stand by with their Prime Minister. On the night of her speech many British citizens tuned in and despite the recession, despite the lawlessness, they took the Prime Minister’s message quite well. (6/10) Even if Labour is in the lead, and the moderate/working class support the Conservatives once had is now plummeting, the Prime Minister has come a long way and the people of Britain know that she’s gonna fight, and give 'em hell. Parliamentary Motions Wales Devolution Referendum Act (8): Plaid Cymru, following the same path of success their fellow Scotsmen are… finds success in calling for a devolution referendum. Many Welsh citizens enjoy the idea and while many are loyal to Labour, some will certainly be rethinking their loyalty should Plaid become a significant force in the 92’ election. Mental Care Nationalization Act (2): Unfortunately for the Labour Party, this is another bill where it pleases the left-wing base, but simply fails to appeal to everybody else. Many view it as more political ploys in preparation for the 1992 election. Where Labour currently holds a large lead and Neil Kinnock may finally get his chance to get in Downing Street. Deflation Act of 1990 (7): John Major, while seen as relatively new compared to the more experienced individuals of the government, distinguishes himself as the kind of new blood the government needs. He gives a moving speech on the House floor and gets the point across. While there are concerns among all sides of leaving the ERM, Major addresses the necessary concerns and successfully unites plenty of Conservatives behind the legislation. Party Events Green Party Events (7): After a lukewarm beginning, the Green Party begins building the infrastructure in the most left-wing areas. Especially in the cities. A good start. SNP Party Event (10!): The SNP continues their huge ground game effort. They are well on their way to sending a message next election. They will especially see a display of their strength in the upcoming by elections in Scotland. Plaid Cymru Party Event (3): The protests end up coming off as somewhat negative to the Plaid movement but nevertheless, it isn’t a disaster. It’s simply due to the law and order mood of the country at the moment. As IRA and UVF conflicts continue all around. A small setback. SDLP Party Event (6): Hume is certainly the champion of civility and non-violence in Northern Ireland. While the conflicts continue and potentially overshadow his voice a bit, his support and more importantly, the respect people have for him continues to grow. A good start. BNP Party Event (8): Surprisingly, despite hecklers attending all of their rallies of course, BNP activists and Tyndall have a good day of getting the message out. Exploiting the law and order mood of the country, and bashing the fake nationalists and Jew lovers! (sorry.) 😞 Lib Dem Party Event (4): The Press Conference is rather overshadowed by other events, and some press Ashdown on perhaps being “too politicized” in his criticisms and politicking. Nevertheless, no harm, no foul. Neil Kinnock Speech (10!): Despite Labour failing in their legislative efforts, Neil Kinnock has the kind of moderate, yet working class charisma that can appeal to everybody! The honest, working man Kinnock shines through and wins the crowds over! He’s a hit in Liverpool and many are anxious to get a glimpse of the Leader of the Opposition himself. By-Elections Allen Adams, the Labour Member of Parliament from Paisley North has unfortunately passed away at 44 due to a brain hemorrhage. Speaker Weatherill has issued a warrant to the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery to issue a writ allowing a by election to be held. Normal Buchan, the Labour Member of Parliament from Paisley South has unfortunately passed away only a few days after his fellow colleague from Paisley North had passed away. A writ has been issued and a by election will occur over the following weeks. ------ @Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood It's By-Election time! Submit your candidates and add some flava. All By Elections will be considered an event with a D100 roll! Enjoy! Next turn: January 20th, 1991 to Late April of 1991. Edited April 23, 2021 by Pringles spelling mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edouard Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) Paddy Ashdown adresses Commons after the fail of Gender Equality's bill Paddy Ashdown (LD-Yeovil) : May I well heard the reason for the Conservative MPs to reject the bill? A moment of silence follows the question of the LibDem leader Paddy Ashdown : Do we really have a Prime Minister who believes that the Equal Pay Act of 1970 has ensured equal opportunities between men and women? The sole purpus of the Equal Pay Act 1970 was to prohibit any less favourable treatment between men and women in terms of pay and conditions of employment. Does the Prime Minister believes that the bill worked in itself and that there is no gender gap in terms of pay between men and women? Does the Prime Minister knows that ensuring equal pay does not mean ensuring equal chances to get a job? Does the Prime Minister knows that promotions still mainly favorize men over women in our country? Does the Prime Minister is aware that beyond the workplace, there are others ways to discriminate women such as via Social Security and parental leaves consequences which affect professionnal careers of women more than men and help to maintain a lot of them in their house after that they gave birth to a child? If the sole vision of the Prime Minister turns around the idea that something exists in terms of equal pay and work -once that a woman has the opportunity to get a job- without checking if the law has worked, and what are the others way to descriminate women, I do understand why she is disconnected of the realities of employments and why unemployment is booming under her leadership. I would have loved that it be caricatural to say that the Conservative party is closed into the early 70s vision of what equality should be, sadly it is the real truth. The Prime Minister does not care if millions of women have to remain in their kitchen as long as she can be the exception leading this country. I note the invitation of the Prime Minister, and as she brags about involving women while she only has 15 female MPs in her majority and a male cabinet, I call to these honorable gentlewomen, JOIN us ! We will give you leadership positions inside the liberal democrats and shadow cabinet positions according to your experience and domains. Liberal Democrat new year Conference The devolution vote is interesting, it showed what are political lines of every parties If you live in Scotland or Wales, or even Northern Ireland, here is the answer from major political parties to your claims for more devolution : Conservatives : Shut up. Labour : Shut up or Leave. Liberal Democrats : What do you want exactly? We will do our best. Both major parties have a real difference, we have to specify that Labour has an alternative, it is shut up OR leave ! You can be forced to stay without powers or to leave and be on your own ! Traditionnaly they can have disdain and despise for voters, in the Commons it's between gentlemen which for a big portion of them are from England. I do hope that Labour and Conservative candidates in Paisley North and South will go to meet their constituents in the next week, proud Scottish who are part of our Union, and will tell them what they told them in the House of Commons : Shut up, or leave. I will be there, with my fellow democrats to make sure that those candidates be forced to explain to their Scottish voters why they don't deserve more rights, why London is the central place for everything, while their voice should be minor, but their votes are important. We have prooved in a couple of weeks that we, the Liberal Democrats, are the only reasonnable government for Britain, and it is what we will push untill voters have the opportunity to vote them out. Liberal Democrats introduce Alistair Carmichael for Paisley South And Eileen McCartin for Paisley North Paddy Ashdown will focus the next turn focusing on campaigning in both constituencies; campaigning on the results of last votes for Scotland where Labour and Conservatives opposed the devolution bill and ads his attacks on the refusal from Conservatives to deny several discrimination for women. Overall the Libdem strategy is to point the irationnality in which the current political system is going, to the malus of millions of british citizens. Edited April 23, 2021 by Edouard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVProgressive Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Neil Kinnock campaigns in Scotland, talking about how the entire UK is one big family, and that the people of Scotland matter to parliament just as much as the people in England, or Wales do. The Labour Party will run Douglas Alexander for Paisley South, and Irene Adams for Paisley North The Labour Party proposes the British Energy Act, that would reopen 50% of the British mines previously closed by the Thatcher government. They cite the recent energy shortages, and the need to curb unemployment as the primary reasons to pass the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F Kennedy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 The Green Party will now tour battleground constituencies looking where due to various parties running the Greens can field candidates when the next election happens so they can potentially pick up a seat or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringles Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 @Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood Don't Forget to include your position on these pieces of legislation! Should've included it in the post. Got caught up in everything else, my mistake! (For those of you that have MPs that is) Wales Devolution Referendum Act (8): Plaid Cymru, following the same path of success their fellow Scotsmen are… finds success in calling for a devolution referendum. Many Welsh citizens enjoy the idea and while many are loyal to Labour, some will certainly be rethinking their loyalty should Plaid become a significant force in the 92’ election. Mental Care Nationalization Act (2): Unfortunately for the Labour Party, this is another bill where it pleases the left-wing base, but simply fails to appeal to everybody else. Many view it as more political ploys in preparation for the 1992 election. Where Labour currently holds a large lead and Neil Kinnock may finally get his chance to get in Downing Street. Deflation Act of 1990 (7): John Major, while seen as relatively new compared to the more experienced individuals of the government, distinguishes himself as the kind of new blood the government needs. He gives a moving speech on the House floor and gets the point across. While there are concerns among all sides of leaving the ERM, Major addresses the necessary concerns and successfully unites plenty of Conservatives behind the legislation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edouard Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) Wales Devolution Referendum Act : Libdems vote in favor, they hope next by-elections to bring a clear correction to current major parties. Mental Care Nationalization Act : Paddy Ashdown personnaly votes against because he doesn't know why the public administration should be extended to so many people but he let his MPs vote their counscience. Deflation Act of 1990 : Libdems support the bill but point that the problem is "That Middle Class and working families are completely ignored in fiscal reforms", Libdems add in their press release that both last actions from Labour and Conservatives is the sign of two major parties which aim to please their base. Edited April 23, 2021 by Edouard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVProgressive Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Wales Devolution Referendum Act: Aye Mental Care Nationalization Act: Aye Deflation Act of 1990: Nay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hestia Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Pringles said: Wales Devolution Referendum Act (8): Plaid Cymru, following the same path of success their fellow Scotsmen are… finds success in calling for a devolution referendum. Many Welsh citizens enjoy the idea and while many are loyal to Labour, some will certainly be rethinking their loyalty should Plaid become a significant force in the 92’ election. Mental Care Nationalization Act (2): Unfortunately for the Labour Party, this is another bill where it pleases the left-wing base, but simply fails to appeal to everybody else. Many view it as more political ploys in preparation for the 1992 election. Where Labour currently holds a large lead and Neil Kinnock may finally get his chance to get in Downing Street. Deflation Act of 1990 (7): John Major, while seen as relatively new compared to the more experienced individuals of the government, distinguishes himself as the kind of new blood the government needs. He gives a moving speech on the House floor and gets the point across. While there are concerns among all sides of leaving the ERM, Major addresses the necessary concerns and successfully unites plenty of Conservatives behind the legislation. SNP Wales Devolution Referendum Act: Aye! We support our Welsh brothers and sisters 😛 Mental Care Nationalization Act: Nay - they won't attach themselves to a sinking ship. Deflation Act of 1990: The SNP will vote NAY on the bill, as they believe it will be a tough deal for Scotland and hurt them in the long run. Candidates: Fiona McLeod (Paisley South) and Bill Wilson (Paisley North). Party Politics: The SNP leader, Alex Salmond, delivers a speech in Paisley attacking the Labour Party. He praises the Scottish Labour MPs who defied the party whip and voted in Scotland's interests. He declares that "the Scottish Labour MPs who voted in favour of the devolution bill deserve a party that cares as much about Scotland as they do" and attacks Labour for intending to vote for a Welsh devolution referendum, but refusing the same for Scotland. He declares that Labour "has no respect for Scotland". Poll Request: Devolution Support in Scotland ------------------------------------ Plaid Wales Devolution Referendum Act: Aye! They champion the Act and vote enthusiastically in favor. Mental Care Nationalization Act: Nay. Deflation Act of 1990: Free Vote on the bill. Candidates: Plaid does not field candidates in Scotland. Party Politics: Plaid Cymru releases pamphlets that attack Labour as "Tories in Red Clothes" in several rural areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F Kennedy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Greens announce first candidates! Paisley North Gerta Pruet Paisley South Richard Saxon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F Kennedy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sean F Kennedy said: Greens announce first candidates! Paisley North Gerta Pruet Paisley South Richard Saxon Edit to candidates P North David Mellor P South Lizbeth Collie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, Pringles said: Wales Devolution Referendum Act SDLP votes aye 23 minutes ago, Pringles said: Mental Care Nationalization Act SDLP votes aye 24 minutes ago, Pringles said: Deflation Act of 1990 SDLP votes nay Party event: John Hume holds a rally in Belfast where he talks of the need for peace in order to bring much needed change to Northern Irish rights. Legislation: SDLP submits legislation Northern Irish Education and Policing Act calling for some devolved powers to Northern Ireland, such as policing, for more funds for better policing, and more education funds in Northern Ireland in order to educate the youth about the dangers of extremism (aka the IRA) and to instead use their voices in more peaceful ways such as politics in order to bring change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVProgressive Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 The Labour Party will commission a poll of likely voters in the upcoming 1992 election, seeking to both see the amount of popular support each party has, as well as the amount of seats each party can expect to get, broken down by region in England, London, Wales, and Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobs Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Pringles said: @Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood Don't Forget to include your position on these pieces of legislation! Should've included it in the post. Got caught up in everything else, my mistake! (For those of you that have MPs that is) Wales Devolution Referendum Act (8): Plaid Cymru, following the same path of success their fellow Scotsmen are… finds success in calling for a devolution referendum. Many Welsh citizens enjoy the idea and while many are loyal to Labour, some will certainly be rethinking their loyalty should Plaid become a significant force in the 92’ election. Mental Care Nationalization Act (2): Unfortunately for the Labour Party, this is another bill where it pleases the left-wing base, but simply fails to appeal to everybody else. Many view it as more political ploys in preparation for the 1992 election. Where Labour currently holds a large lead and Neil Kinnock may finally get his chance to get in Downing Street. Deflation Act of 1990 (7): John Major, while seen as relatively new compared to the more experienced individuals of the government, distinguishes himself as the kind of new blood the government needs. He gives a moving speech on the House floor and gets the point across. While there are concerns among all sides of leaving the ERM, Major addresses the necessary concerns and successfully unites plenty of Conservatives behind the legislation. Wales Devolution Act: Nay. The Prime Minister will facetiously ask, "If my friends across the aisle were so interested in fueling instability in Northern Ireland and division in Scotland, I suppose we should not be surprised, Mr. Speaker, at their persistence to bring it to Wales!" Mental Care Nationalization: Nay. The Tories will make a big deal of slamming the unpopular legislation for being a Labourite power grab. Minister for Health, John Moore, will decry the legislation saying "The last thing that the government needs is control over the mental health of our citizens. That is a manifestly personal and private issue, and it needn't be regulated by this House or by Number 10!". More Tory MPs will blast it as "clear electoral gaming." Deflation Act of 1990: Yea! The primary Parliamentary focus for the Tories this turn will be passing the first piece of our economic agenda. The Prime Minister herself will deliver a speech outling why Deflationary policies are necessary to end the recession and begin the process of starting growth in Britain again. She points to the bipartisan support the legislation has gotten as a clear indicator that these are the policies that will work for Britain. By-elections: The Tories recognize that this is a contest for the SNP and Labour. We will field two local party activists in both and expect a benchmark of roughly 15% support in each election. Local Scottish Conservatives will make a show of visiting Paisley, however, as part of the Tory message of a truly United Kingdom in accordance with the Prime Minister's message of a New British Century. New Legislative Item: The Coal Industry Act of 1991 will be introduced by Minister of Energy, John Wakeham. This is the beginning of the Tories' second prong to tackle the recession: beating back unemployment and increasing personal small-dollar investment. The Act will complete the privatization process of British Coal and should provide an important jump-start to the economy and make British energy much more afforable and more efficient for the average consumer while creating better paying jobs across the economy due to restructuring in the energy sector. This should gel quite well with the latest tax cut passed by the government. Prime Minister Event 1: The Prime Minister, during her trip to Iraq with President Bush, will order and commit a great deal of Royal Air Force resources for major air support for Coalition. The Prime Minister will make sure the world knows that a victory for the Coalition is a victory for Freedom and certainly is a victory for Britain. Prime Minister Event 2: The Prime Minister will also hammer our arms sales agreements with allied Middle Eastern nations including Saudi Arabia and, of course, Kuwait. These deals not only will aid us in the war against Iraq but should also help improve the British economy and provide an extra tool in our belt of dealing with the recession. Party Event: In an effort to win back the support of much of the working and middle classes as well as moderator voters, the government will put a spotlight on the British presence in the Gulf War. While our economic recovery policies begin to work their magic, the Prime Minister has ordered full British involvement in Iraq and has just returned from a tour of Allied installments and discussions with British Airmen with President Bush. As Operation Desert Storm reaches its climax, the Prime Minister will address the nation. She must remind them of the strength on which she was elected. It is through defeating Authoritarianism and Communism alike that she will prove to Britain why the Iron Lady is the only choice to keep Britain safe. "My fellow Brittons. A few months ago, I came to you with a message of resolve. In so many words, I told you that Britain was not for turning. That those words of Winston Churchill uttered decades ago remain true. That we shall never surrender. Not to economic adversity, communism, authoritarianism, or terrorism. No, we shall never surrender. It is with great pride that I inform you that remains true. I have just returned from a tour of British and American soldiers in Iraq with President Bush. I have committed to him and to the world the full might of Her Majesty's Royal Air Force and Royal Navy to bombard and destroy advancing Iraqi forces. Furthermore, tactically deployed British units have supplemented their American brothers in arms. We expect nothing but success." "Saddam Hussein is a brutal dictator who cannot be allowed a stranghold over the world's oil. His invasion of Kuwait was an inexcusable abuse of power. It is in times like this that the Free World must never seek to appease, rather to correct. It is in times like these we cannot afford to get wobbly. And it is with a love of Britain that I proudly inform you we have not gotten wobbly. No, we have stayed firm to our principles, we have stood upon our values, and we will win. Even as we speak now, Operation Desert Storm rolls across the Iraqi sands with a clear course for Baghdad and President Hussein. The Coalition of Free World Forces are being led by British and American soldiers and officers. It is them to whom we all owe a great debt of gratitude." "It is in moments like these that we can all take pride in our nation. A power on the world stage and a force for freedom and global stability and security. It is with special pride we can recall the brave men and women serving Her Majesty's Armed Services and are valiantly beating back the forces of tyranny. Britain shall always fight on. Be it against recession, terror, communists, or rogue dictators, Britain shall always be prepared to act on what is right. We will always be prepared to defend our people and global democracy. Thank you all and God Bless you" Edited April 24, 2021 by Dobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F Kennedy Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Robin Harper stumps across the constituency for the Green Party Robin Harper the leader of the Green Party in Scotland will travel across the constituency for his party. Going to local pubs and public events talking to everyone he can to spread the Green Party and it’s message as young members hand out flyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blood Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Pringles said: Wales Devolution Referendum Act (8): Plaid Cymru, following the same path of success their fellow Scotsmen are… finds success in calling for a devolution referendum. Many Welsh citizens enjoy the idea and while many are loyal to Labour, some will certainly be rethinking their loyalty should Plaid become a significant force in the 92’ election. Mental Care Nationalization Act (2): Unfortunately for the Labour Party, this is another bill where it pleases the left-wing base, but simply fails to appeal to everybody else. Many view it as more political ploys in preparation for the 1992 election. Where Labour currently holds a large lead and Neil Kinnock may finally get his chance to get in Downing Street. Deflation Act of 1990 (7): John Major, while seen as relatively new compared to the more experienced individuals of the government, distinguishes himself as the kind of new blood the government needs. He gives a moving speech on the House floor and gets the point across. While there are concerns among all sides of leaving the ERM, Major addresses the necessary concerns and successfully unites plenty of Conservatives behind the legislation. Parliamentary Motions: Wales Devolution Referendum Act: Nay Mental Care Nationalization Act: Nay Deflation Act of 1990: Yea Edited April 24, 2021 by The Blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cenzonico Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 The BNP won't contest either by-election cause Scotland. As for the actual event... Tyndall takes a break (definitely not a lazy bum), and let his underlings do the dirty work. They start a leaflet campaign targeting the Labour heartlands in Northern England, claiming that Labour has failed to fight for the British worker and that the British National Party is the only party who will stand up for you! (as referring to the reader) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConservativeElector2 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Wales Devolution Referendum Act: Nay Mental Care Nationalization Act: Nay Deflation Act of 1990: Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringles Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 BBC World News - January 21st, 1991 -> April 21st, 1991 General Headlines 7 February – The Provisional Irish Republican Army launch a mortar attack against 10 Downing Street, blowing in all the windows of the cabinet room, during a session of the War Cabinet, but there are no injuries. (57/100) (Had to roll 80-90 for injuries. 90-100 for death.) 8 February – Heavy snow disrupts the country for a second time during the winter 1990–1991 season as Britain experiences a prolonged cold snap. 28 February – Iraq accepts a provisional ceasefire, and British troops halt their advance on Baghdad. 28 February - Saddam Hussein withdraws from Kuwait. Coalition forces claim victory. 14 March – The Birmingham Six are freed after the Court of Appeal quashes their convictions over the 1974 pub bombings in Birmingham which killed 21 people and injured more than 160 others. Prime Minister Thatcher under the advise from Chancellor John Major, announces abolition of the Community Charge. (Poll Tax) April - Social services in the Orkney Islands are criticized for their handling of more than 100 children who have returned to their families after being taken away over allegations of child abuse. BBC Opinion Polling 1992 Election Labour - 43% Conservatives - 34% Liberal Democrats - 19% SNP - 2% Other - 2% Prime Minister Events Trip to Iraq and RAF Support (6): The trip goes relatively well for the Prime Minister and her standing alongside President George HW Bush is a powerful statement. The RAF continues to play a critical role in Desert Storm as the Coalition forces continue to pound Saddam's Army into the ground. Arms Sales (8): While there will always be some criticism of the Arms Sales, this is quite a good tactic and the British Economy, while still in a recession is sure to appreciate it as the stock market has a streak of good days throughout February. -------- Parliamentary Votes Wales Devolution Referendum Act - The Ayes to the right; 243. The No's to the left; 385 The No's have it! (No's; All Conservatives, Angry Scottish Labour MP's abstain or vote no.) Mental Care Nationalization Act - The Ayes to the right; 229. The No's to the left; 374. The No's have it! Deflation Act of 1990 - The Ayes to the right; 361. The No's to the left; 253. The Ayes have it! Parliamentary Motions British Energy Act (1!): It's been a tough few months for the Labour Party on legislative matters. The bill is proposed and simply sees disaster. Upon the bill being proposed the Speaker has to continuously shout "ORDER!" for more than 10 minutes as the Government benches ridicule the proposal. Even on the Labour Left some are demanding a bill that re-opens ALL British mines. Northern Irish Education and Policing Act (4): The bill could have certainly been more popular, but it doesn't cause a disaster and many in Ireland and around the UK like the idea. Some believing the UK needs to step in and solve these matters, but devolving them and giving Northern Ireland the policing funds, and necessary support for combatting terrorism is sure to be a bi-partisan policy. The Coal Industry Act of 1991 (2): It seems that the people of the UK dislike both Labour and Conservatives bills. While the Coal Industry Act avoids complete disaster, it is likely to face opposition as a good chunk of the most moderate One Nation Conservatives feel the bill goes too far. Even Thatcher's old foe, Ted Heath makes a point of order saying the bill goes too far. It'll likely be his faction that opposes it. But with the Conservatives continuing to have such a large majority, it appears likely that'll be down to a slim party line vote with a few stragglers. Parliamentary Action Items British Energy Act Northern Irish Education and Policing Act The Coal Industry Act of 1991 -------- Party Events Lib Dem By-Election Campaigning (5): It's going to be a long road in what's shaping up to be a mainly SNP vs Labour contest. But the Lib Dems are making some ground... mainly because of Alistair Carmichael. Carmichael is a certain brand of Liberal Democrat that remarkably resonates with Scottish voters. The Paisley South By-Election will surely be the one where Liberal Democrats have a shot. Labour Scotland Campaigning (10!): Neil Kinnock is a hit! While other people in the Labour establishment may not be enjoyed so well to Scottish Labour MP's... Neil Kinnock does an excellent job thanks to his smooth words of reminding them why they are in the Labour Party. Scotland is going to be an interesting battle in the 1992 election. Green Party Event (4): The Greens run into a bit of another bland week. But isn't a disaster. SNP By-Election Campaigning (8): The SNP once again has another great turn preparing for the By-Elections. Salmond gets the message across and while Labour is also in town doing some good ole' campaigning, the SNP is putting up a fight of their own. In the end, it's going to be a close battle. Plaid Cymru Event (9): Plaid gets the message across as Labour and even Conservatives continue to lose some ground in Wales. SDLP/Hume Event (4): A bit of a boring day for John Hume. But no harm, no foul. Conservative Party Event (4): While this seems like a good tactic many voters find it a little too clever, but it doesn't harm the Prime Minister so no harm, no foul. At the very least the Prime Minister is appearing with a popular President who just won a war. That's good for her image. BNP Party Event (9): The dirty leaflet campaign works! Labour begins to lose a little ground in Northern England thanks to dirty tricks. While many have extreme distaste for the BNP, angry working class white dudes are a formidable force to be reckoned with. We'll see what happens when election time comes. By Election Results Paisley North Labour - Irene Adams (39) -> 37% SNP - Bill Wilson (43) -> 35% Conservative - Ed Marwick (32) -> 14% Lib Dem - Eileen McCartin (19) -> 7% Scottish Green - David Mellor (45) -> 7% Irene Adams wins the Paisley North By-Election! Replacing her husband Allen Adams who sadly died a few weeks prior. Paisley South Labour - Douglas Alexander (80) -> 33% SNP - Fiona McLeod (33) -> 17% Lib Dem - Alistair Carmichael (98) -> 32% Conservative - John Workman (63) -> 15% Scottish Green - Liz Collie (42) -> 4% Douglas Alexander wins the Paisley North By-Election! However, Alistair Carmichael came within striking distance as the SNP candidate suffered unfortunate gaffes throughout her campaign, and the young energetic Carmichael ate up a lot of what was supposed to be SNP support. Carmichael has clearly established himself as a force to be reckoned with as he turned a contest that wasn't supposed to be close at all, into a mere 1% victory for Labour. More By Elections Ribble Valley: David Waddington has been appointed as a life peer to the House of Lords. By election set to occur over the following weeks. (Next turn) Neath: Labour MP Donald Coleman has unfortunately passed away. By election set to occur next turn. ------- @Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood Enjoy! Don't forget to give your positions on legislation and submit by election candidates! Next turn: April 21st 1990 to August 21st 1990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F Kennedy Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Robin Harper and Jean Lambert privately appeals to famous Britain’s support for the Green Party The Greens will appeal to actors and activists such as Alan Rickman, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ian Mckellen, Gary Oldman and Maggie Smith. Looking to draw attention to the new party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, Pringles said: British Energy Act SDLP votes aye 21 minutes ago, Pringles said: Northern Irish Education and Policing Act SDLP votes aye and vigorously hold meetings with MPs in order to get them to come out and support the bill in order to combat extremism. 21 minutes ago, Pringles said: The Coal Industry Act of 1991 SDLP votes nay. 21 minutes ago, Pringles said: The Provisional Irish Republican Army launch a mortar attack against 10 Downing Street, blowing in all the windows of the cabinet room, during a session of the War Cabinet, but there are no injuries. SDLP denounces terrorists and calls for the people of Northern Ireland to stand up against the IRA. "Peace will be the way for Irish Reunification. Peace will be the way my friends" Party politics: SDLP begins to send out pamphlets all over Northern Ireland in preparation for the next election as they hope to become Northern Ireland's largest party. The pamphlets talk about respecting the rule of law and if the Reunification Referendum were to happen and if it were to fail the SDLP would respect the will of the voters and then work within parliament in order to make sure that laws passed work for Northern Ireland and not just England. Legislation: SDLP proposes a Devolution Referendum for Northern Ireland(timetable is up to the parliament) with a powersharing agreement if passed between all parties in Northern Ireland in order to bring the Troubles to an end and to bring the people a grand coalition together of men and women who desire to make sure that Northern Ireland is a safe place for everyone and can make its own local laws such as taxing, social policy, policing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edouard Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Paddy Ashdown coming back from Paisley South where they celebrated the big score of Alistair Carmichael Paddy Ashdown (Yeovil-LD) : Tonight Scotland may have reconducted Labour, but Scottish proudness has ROARED accross the country ! We enjoy tonight a swing of more than 15 points in a seat which was considered as a good stronghold for the Labour party. Labour considered for too long that Glasgow and its suburbs would remain, even when devolution was refused by its left-wing, now we prooved that nothing is due. Conservatives have disappeared from Scotland because they simply don't pay attention to Scottish rightfull claims, we hope soon to make them disappear of Wales and England because they are not really listening to them neither. I also want to congratulate Eileen McCartin, she did her best and I am proud of her, she will be reconducted in the next general election ! Even if we do not win tonight, we have placed this constituency among those who will receive a gold attention instead of a red mirage or a blue austerity. Action : Back in parliament, Paddy Ashdown is in a less joking tone with what is going on and delivers a simple speech in the Common Paddy Ashdown : I have a single question, why are both major parties ignoring the majority of the British people? Since those last weeks, all bills which are presented to us look likes a parody of partisanship. Do you want more mines or private them? Keynesian recovery plan or the Hayek philosophy? There is no sence of measures in the bills which are proposed, it doesn't seem that this parliament is still considered as a parliament, that is why we will vote against the British Energy Act and the The Coal Industry Act of 1991. Furthermore, the Liberal Democrats will be voting against any piece of legislation from the government excepted those which are of economic necessity untill that a reform be made to clearly reduce taxation on the middle and the working class as well as small business. We will support the Northern Irish Education and Policing Act which is a good bill from the SDLP. Later that day the Liberal Democrats denounce the terrorist attack and express their solidarity to the government despite remaining on their line in the Commons. Liberal democrats introduce Michael Carr as Liberal Democrat candidate for Ribble Valley http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40604000/jpg/_40604863_michaelcarr203.jpg And David Loyd as Liberal Democrat candidate for the constituency of Neath. Party action : Libdems consider Ribble Valley as a must win and will focus the main parts of their efforts while Neath is more considered as a way to "show the strenght" that the party is gaining nationally more than to win the seat. Edited April 24, 2021 by Edouard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Poll: SDLP asks for a poll on the General mood of the electorate in Northern Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hestia Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pringles said: British Energy Act (1!): It's been a tough few months for the Labour Party on legislative matters. The bill is proposed and simply sees disaster. Upon the bill being proposed the Speaker has to continuously shout "ORDER!" for more than 10 minutes as the Government benches ridicule the proposal. Even on the Labour Left some are demanding a bill that re-opens ALL British mines. Northern Irish Education and Policing Act (4): The bill could have certainly been more popular, but it doesn't cause a disaster and many in Ireland and around the UK like the idea. Some believing the UK needs to step in and solve these matters, but devolving them and giving Northern Ireland the policing funds, and necessary support for combatting terrorism is sure to be a bi-partisan policy. The Coal Industry Act of 1991 (2): It seems that the people of the UK dislike both Labour and Conservatives bills. While the Coal Industry Act avoids complete disaster, it is likely to face opposition as a good chunk of the most moderate One Nation Conservatives feel the bill goes too far. Even Thatcher's old foe, Ted Heath makes a point of order saying the bill goes too far. It'll likely be his faction that opposes it. But with the Conservatives continuing to have such a large majority, it appears likely that'll be down to a slim party line vote with a few stragglers. SNP British Energy Act: Nay Northern Irish Education and Policing Act: Aye Coal Industry Act: Nay Party Politics: Alex Salmond delivers a speech after the near-victory in Paisley North. He thanks all of those that came out and voted for a stronger Scotland by voting SNP, and congratulates the Scottish Liberal Democrats for a near victory in Paisley South. He declares that it is emblematic of a stronger will for Scotland to be devolved, and doing so immediately. He says that Labour has done Scotland a great disrespect by voting for Welsh and Northern Irish devolution, but not Scottish. He brands Labour the party of the status quo, who would rather team up with Tories than with Scotland. He says that the worst day of his life was watching as 500 English Members of Parliament told Scotland what they could and could not do. He says with a vote for the SNP, that will all change. Proposal: The SNP will propose the Trident Act of 1991 - moving the Trident nuclear missiles out of Scotland. They say with the beginnings of a collapse with the Soviet Union, they are no longer needed to be based so close to Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. They say it is dangerous and unwanted by the Scottish public to have them in the area. Poll Request: Scottish Seat Projection if a General Election was held Today Plaid Cymru British Energy Act: Nay Northern Irish Education and Policing Act: Aye Coal Industry Act: Nay Party Politics: Plaid Cymru will hope for a titanic upset in Neath, investing in the region to build some infrastructure. They hope that their candidate (Dewi Evans) could prevail in the predominantly Labour area. They distribute fliers to residents saying: "Vote for Change - vote for Plaid". Candidate for Neath: Dewi Evans Edited April 24, 2021 by Hestia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 British Energy Act: Aye! Northern Irish Education and Policing Act: Aye! The Coal Industry Act of 1991: Nay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVProgressive Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 The Labour Party will commission musicians like Billy Bragg, Leon Rosselson, Tom Robinson, The Dubliners, Dick Gaughan, and Roy Bailey to tour Great Britain singing in support of the Labour Party, and its policies in a "Rock against Thatcherism" Tour. The tour will be used to fundraise for the Labour Party, and will be used as a venue to give people Labour Party educational material by Labour volunteers at every concert. Candidate for Neath: Peter G. Hain Candidate for Ribble Valley: Greg Pope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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