UK 1990 -> Present Roleplay - By Prongle

[The Blood]

1 hour ago, Pringles said:

Child Tax Credit Act (10!)

Energy And Rail Act of 1991 (6)

 

Child Tax Credit Act: Yea

 

Energy And Rail Act of 1991: Yea

[Cal]

The Soft Labourites will vote AYE on the Child Tax Credit Act. Citing the need for economic relief for British families and the need for Britons to spend their money to invest in the economy rather than save for a rainy day or throw it at the government. The people need relief even if the national programs are actually quite good. 

The Soft Labourites will vote NO on the Energy and Rail Act, towing the party line and rejecting the austerity message that Thatcher has ran on. Soft Labour will point to exactly this kind of privatization as what we will weaken the UK in the long run. 

[Dobs]

The New British Century

Foreword by Margaret Thatcher

When this government was first elected in 1979, we found a Britain torn apart by decades of decadence and indulgence. The Labour Party has collectivized Britain into the ground, isolated us from our allies in the Free World, and sewn the seeds for massive bouts of violence and instability. Worse yet, the ruling political class in both parties refused to embark on any of the new and imaginative solutions needed to pull Britain out of its rapidly deteriorating state. That is when we stepped in. I was overwhelmed by the support which the British people showed us and have continued to show us since we first got to Downing Street. We delivered the top-to-toe reform necessary not just to keep us surviving, but to get us thriving once more. And thrive we have. Now, coming out of a recession beaten back by the smart economic policies of this government and the industry of the British people, emerging victorious from a Cold War in which we have vanquished the Red Menace which has long haunted Eastern Europe, fighting fiercely againsst all authoritarian dictatorships and ensuring that Britain constantly punches above her weight in world affairs, and triumphantly combatting the spectre of terrorism here at home, Britain is a stronger, prouder, safer, freer nation.

We could not have done this without your support. It's why we ask for it once again this coming general election. Times continue to be difficult and, as we know, only one party and government in history has given to have the grit and the endurance to go the distant to conquer all Britain's problems. To keep this economy strong, to keep you and your families free, to assert Britain as a global power once more, and to eradicate terrorism and violent crime. Only one party has the sort of iron constitution it takes to lead Britain.

This is where I turn to you, my fellow Britton. We have been through thick and thin together as one British people. We have grown our economy to commanding heights. We have vanquished Communism and toppled an Evil Empire. We have dispatched with thugs both internationally and at home. But more challenges await us. The promises and challenges of a new century.

I make the same promise to you today as I did all those years ago when I was first made Leader of the Opposition in 1975. To lead this nation as she deserves. To lead her as a strong nation, a free nation, a proud nation. A nation which takes a lead in world affairs, does not back down from a good fight, and never bows, cracks, or buckles to pressure from terrorists, authoritarians, communists, or socialists. I take it as a badge of honor have been targeted by savage terrorists and thugs not once, but twice for this promise. They come for me because I will not let them get to you.

Britain, I am proud to be your Iron Lady. But more importantly, I am proud to lead an Iron people!

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

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Economic Policy

"The trouble with Socialism is eventually you run out of other people's money" - Margaret Thatcher, 1976

• Finish the mission! Complete the government's plan of full privatization of targeted industries by 1997
• Continue to Cut Taxes to feasible minimum following privatization measures
• Ensure British financial independence by keeping the Pound Sterling strong and stable
• Embrace Free Trade agreements with our allies to keep British markets strong
• Focus targeted relief on middle and working class; boost consumer spending

Foreign Policy

"I would like to thank dearly two of the greatest companions for whom a leader could ever ask. My dear friend former President Reagan and President Bush, for their commendable leadership in bringing about the end of the Evil Empire which stalked the Eastern world for decades. Together, our great nations, the United States and United Kingdom, united in our love of freedom, free markets, and free elections, have delivered to Communism its death throes." - Margaret Thatcher, excerpt from speech celebrating downfall of the Soviet Union, 1992

• Continue to keep pressure and nuclear deterrent on all remaining Communist nations
• Pivot to containing authoritarian regimes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East
• Strengthen our relationship with the Free World including the United States and Western Europe
• Integrate Eastern Europe into the Western World to counter Russian influence
• New British Century: Establish Britain as a primary leader of the Post-War Free World

Domestic Policy

"The reason the terrorists will never win is because they lack something of ours: the British people." - Margaret Thatcher after both attempts on her life and our nation, 1985 and 1991

• Enact Zero Tolerance Policy on Violent Crime and Terrorism to eradicate both scourges
• Prosecute Violent Criminals and Terrorists to the fullest extent of the law; focusing on both heavily
• Support Families as the building blocks of British society; keeping them strong and free
• Work to ensure an immigration policy that meets the economic and social needs of the British people
• Never, ever, ever, negotiate with criminals, thugs, or terrorists

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Our Promise

"Britain, the choice is now yours. As our democracy commands, the charting of our national course ultimately lies with you. The Conservative Party and this government promise to always be a light in the often tumultuously dark waters of international politics and economic situations. Your choice of a government which believes in you or a government that believes in government lies in the days ahead. We do not promise to confiscate your paycheck and spend it how we think we know best. We do not promise to suspend your stockholdings and run your businesses, small and large, as we see fit. We do not promise to give you the world.

No, instead we promise to get out of your way and ensure you have the tools to build your own world for you and your family. We promise to ensure that all social statuses are better off no matter where they are. We promise not to act as a provider of goods and services, some sort of universal backlooped ATM, but rather as a guarantor of your God given rights to have a family, make a living and be free.

The choice, Britain, between a wobbly century of indecision and government indulgence, and a New British Century, a Britain not for Turning, an Iron Britain, is now yours.

Let's make it together."

Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Michael Heseltine, John Redwood, and friends

The Conservative Party

[Sean F Kennedy]

Greens announce 1992 Manifesto

https://green-history.uk/component/phocadownload/file/194

1. Taxing resources not work

2. Combating Climate Change by Saving energy and creating new directions for transport 

3. Revitalization of Inner Cities.

4. Revitalization of rural areas.

5. Peace and Security 

6. Protection of workers from bad Trade Deals

[WVProgressive]

 

http://www.labour-party.org.uk/manifestos/1992/1992-labour-manifesto.shtml

Major promises of the 1992 manifesto remains the same, with the following additions:

Establish a Public Pharmaceutical company to drive down prices or working Britons

Establish closer relations with our European Neighbors, but do not abandon the Pound

Increase police funding, and fight against terrorism

Look into ways of reducing drug use, that doesn't lock thousands of people behind bars

Expand women's rights, and the rights of the LGBT community

Establish a basic income of £450 for those below the poverty line

Implement Single Transferable Vote for By, and General Elections

Keep British Rail in public hands

[Pringles]

BBC News - March 12th, 1992 

Good evening. I'm David Dimbleby of the BBC and it is officially the General Election season in the United Kingdom. Over the course of the following weeks all of the parties across the United Kingdom have released their manifestos. Some being well received, others, not so much. Let's walk you through them; 

Labour Party Manifesto (69): The Labour has quite a well received message and platform. Despite anxieties among many in the middle and upper classes over their plans for nationalization... Neil Kinnock is a man who's restore his reputation once again as the family working man image he's built around himself. Time will tell if he can take down the Iron Lady. 

Conservative Party Manifesto (64): The Prime Minister has come a long way from the 14% deficit she found herself in over a year ago. With the Cold War being over, and economy on the rise once again, the Prime Minister is likely to find herself in what's going to be the toughest fight of her life. The Conservative Platform itself hits on the key points, pleases the base, and keeps the Iron going in the Conservative Party. Time will tell if it's enough.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto (65): The Liberal Democrats under Paddy Ashdown have had quite an up tick in support over the course of 1990. Establishing themselves as the moderate alternative to both parties. Perhaps that explains the success of their manifesto as they appeal quite heavily to the center of politics according to our opinion polls. And more interesting, women around the country are taking a closer look at the Liberal Democrats as their popular Gender Equality Bill failed to pass Parliament, but it has indeed galvanized many women to take up the cause of it. Perhaps it will be through the Liberal Democrats they make their voices heard, perhaps not. 

British National Party Manifesto (62): Oddly... the BNP has stirred up quite a storm among the angry working class voters of the United Kingdom. John Tyndall announces his candidacy in Hartlepool. A Labour stronghold, could potentially end up being competitive should Tyndall and the BNP's platform draw enough working class men of the area to their cause. The BNP is often criticized as extremist, racist, and sexist, yet, there's always some sort of anger that translates to votes, right?

Green Party Manifesto (26): The Greens are a new party and have quite a long way to go. It'll be tough to make significant gains but they might pick up a seat once campaigning begins. They just have to find the right place.

SNP Manifesto (33): While the Manifesto doesn't do much to add to the current situation, the SNP is exploiting the obstruction of Labours and Tories, and it'll be interesting to see what happens in Scotland.
 

Plaid Cymru (55): After a near win in Monmouth, Plaid is running on a decent message and are are ready to take on the Labour machine in Wales. 

SDLP (29): The SDLP has a long way to go with all of the chaos in Northern Ireland, but Hume is well liked and he's certain to get the votes he needs. We shall see if he expands what he already has.

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BBC Opinion Polling 1992 Election

Labour - 38% (-5) - 275-318

Conservative - 37% (+2) - 268-321

Liberal Democrats - 21% (+3) - 19-39

SNP - 2% (-) - 3-8

Other - 2% (-) - 16-21 (Includes Northern Ireland)

As you can see, here at the BBC this is our first major Opinion Poll of the week concerning the election, and it is utterly too close to call. We have no clue who the next Prime Minister is going to be. What we do know is that a hung parliament appears extremely likely. Only time shall tell as the campaigning season continues.

Final Parliamentary Votes

Child Tax Credit Act: Passes 461 to 142

Energy And Rail Act of 1991: Passes 352 to 287

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Regions To Campaign In

• Scotland
• South East England 
• South West England 
• Greater London
• Eastern Anglia
• West Midlands
• East Midlands
• North East England 
• North West England
• Yorkshire and Humberside   
• Wales 
• Northern Ireland

At times I may include polling in regions. Specifically Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Maybe a few others too. But always expect a national opinion poll. 

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Election Rules (If you need to see again)

From here on out for the rest of this RP. These will be the following election rules.

• Party Leaders (So @Dobs, and @WVProgressive get a total of 3 events for election campaigning.)
• Party Factions, will get one event. This is a total of 5 events for the two major parties. For now this includes, @The Blood, @ConservativeElector2, @Cal , @Fbarbarossa.
• Regional parties, are limited to campaigning only in the region they run candidates in. Obviously. So SNP, Plaid Cymru, and SDLP. 
• A list will be provided of regions you can campaign in. Basically the usual 12 you'd see in PMI. Although for purposes to calculate results with my tool, some of them may be different. A map will be included of the regions as well should you need it.
• Every turn, each player may dedicate ONE event to campaigning in a SINGLE  constituency. Meaning 1/5 Major Party events can be spent in a single, specific, constituency. It's easy for me to track them. For smaller parties, 1/3 events can be spent in a single, specific, constituency. 
• General Elections will be exactly 10 turns. UK elections last relatively quick (Around 1 month usually) so I figure we should keep things relatively quick as well. 

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@Edouard has already done his events. So good job! The rest of you are up! LETS GET ER' DONEEEEEEE.

@Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood

 

 

 

[Sean F Kennedy]

Greens kick off Campaign

Greens will target the Brighton Pavill constituency with Caroline Lucas as candidate 

Green will influence the working class to feel at home in a progressive grassroots party.

Greens campaign in Coventry 

[Kitten]

SDLP Campaigns throughout Northern Ireland, bringing their message of hope to all citizens.

SDLP campaigns in Mid Ulster constituency

The SDLP campaigns throughout Northern Ireland

[Pringles]

Influence Numbers

Newspaper Endorsements

The Sun: (Endorsed Conservatives)

Daily Mirror: (Endorsed Labour)

Daily Mail: (Endorsed Conservative)

Daily Express:

Daily Telegraph: (Endorsed Conservative)

The Guardian: (Endorsed Labour)

The Independent:

The Times:

Some of these newspapers are simply bound to one party and always have been. The rest are open and you can get them! Any endorsement will be weighted against reality.

@Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood

[ConservativeElector2]

John Redwood will campaign in Yorkshire and Humberside.

[Hestia]

The SNP releases a pamphlet campaign across Scotland, focusing upon Labour's decision to help the Tories in a vote on Devolution. They release the Labour - Face of Cowardice campaign across primarily northern and rural areas of Scotland, but also aim to take back the central belt of Scotland.

The SNP focuses on Tayside North, hoping to swing the seat to the SNP and gain some ground for the SNP in the area.

The party also campaigns across Scotland on a local message, talking up the benefits of Devolution. 

[Hestia]

Plaid Cymru focuses on Carmathen in an attempt to knock off a Welsh Labour incumbent. They hope to end up with 5 or 6 seats by the end of the campaign as a lofty goal.

Plaid releases an ad in newspapers across Wales, with the intent being on a social safety net.

Plaid Cymru attacks Labour in a series of rallies across Wales. 

[Cenzonico]

The BNP will hit Hartlepool again, where John Tyndall will set-up BNP ground game to become more aggressive with local campaigning.

 

The local BNP candidate D Clarke will campaign in his constituency of Darlington, where he hopes to bring Tyndall's messaging to people there.

 

The BNP will attempt to gain the endorsement of the Daily Express. 

 

[WVProgressive]

Labour attempts to get the support of The Times

Neil Kinnock campaigns in Northwest English cities, drumming up support for the Labour party by promoting their economic policies.

Tony Blair canvasses in Yorkshire, and the Humber for the Labour party, attacking the Tories

[WVProgressive]

Event on Behalf of Barb: Dennis Skinner tears the Conservative party a new one, going through the East Midlands with his usual rhetorical style.

Event on behalf of Cal: John Smith campaigns for the Labour party in London, focusing his appeals to the Middle Class of the city.

[Dobs]

The Tories release a set of ads focusing on Thatchers Iron Lady image and the Torys success against dictators and hardline anti-terrorist stance in order to woo the working class. (influence working class)

 

A second set of ads featuring the eminently likable Chancellor John Major championing the Tory's economic recovery and invoking Thatchers economic policy as the reason for said recovery is launched to win more middle class support (influence middle class)

The Tories will also game for the endorsement of the Times: emphasizing a growing economy with a recovery miracle and the Iron Lady’s defeat of communism, authoritarianism, and terrorism.

For Blood: Michael Heseltine will go mock the opposition Labour for their ineffectual policies in the Northwest.

[Pringles]

On 4/26/2021 at 6:16 PM, Edouard said:

 

Paddy Ashdown party conference :

What a major recovery our country is today.

The Jumpstar act is the major reform which changed things, by cutting taxs on millions of people as well as on enterprises.

Now we experience an economic recovery which has put back food on the table of the lowest and middle class, may I ask who voted for this legislation? Conservatives and Libdems.

May I ask a second question? Which party is the one who stood up in Commons and threatened to vote against any government bill untill that a tax reform be made? The Liberal Democrats.

So, when both major parties, and the major one in opposition bench were fighting over nationalizations and privatizations, one party has said enough, and pushed for a fiscal reform which stabilized this country's economic growth.

With 20 MPs, we got more for the british people than 230 Labour MPs. Imagine if we were a bit more than as of now !

If your imagination pleases you, transforms it into reality by voting for Libdems this year.

 

Even if the economic recovery is the success of a major agreement between Libdems and Tories, we remain a firm opposition to this government.

This government is the one which opposes devolution.

Which opposes more societal rights.

Which keeps an old view of the cold war in an era that has turned the page.

We are the real alternative, an alternative economically credible which stands up for democracy and for more rights, join us.

 

Liberal Democrats support the Child Tax Credit Act

Liberal Democrats adopt free vote on the Energy And Rail Act of 1991

 

1. Rally/Speech  : Libdems organize rallies in Southwest

 

. Influence : Target for Scottsmen

The Libdem member of parliament and proud Scottish Charles Kennedy replaces Paddy to start the campaign in Scotland while others campaign in Southwest.

Charles Kennedy : As a Scottsman I feel insulted by the way our region is still denied its right for devolution.

We're supposed to be in an union, what is an union where consent disappears? I know that Conservatives dislike divorce but time evolved !

Audience laughs

At least before divorce we can still save the couple, and we libdems believe that we have the solution , it's a real devolution and consideration for Scotland.

In order to prevent a brutal divorce, or an unhealthy couple, this country needs to end the Conservative majority it has, and to replace it by a devolution majority !

 

Endorsement : Libdems seek to get the Times' endorsement to create a political revolution in the Center

 

Rally (5): The Liberal Democrats have a decent start in the South West. It doesn't move the needle much though. 

Influence (8): Scottish people love Charles! He's a favorite son for sure, and he could play a key role in building up the ground game for the Liberal Democrats in Scotland. 

Endorsement (67): The Times certainly enjoys the moderate alternative from both parties that the Liberal Democrats have offered. They list the Liberal Democrats as their first endorsement. (See Labour and Conservative Rolls)

Overall: +3. Lib Dems are off to a good start.

23 hours ago, Sean F Kennedy said:

Greens kick off Campaign

Greens will target the Brighton Pavill constituency with Caroline Lucas as candidate 

Green will influence the working class to feel at home in a progressive grassroots party.

Greens campaign in Coventry 

Rally (5): Brighton Pavillion is certainly an area with the Greens can surge. Time will tell if they do it. They have a decent start.

Influence (2): The working class is going to be a tough group for the Greens as many of them are staunch Labour people, but some are even wavering with the economic recovery fresh in mind.

Rally (6): @Sean F KennedyReminder that we're only allowed to campaign in one specific constituency per turn. I'll consider this a rally in the West Midlands though. A good rally for the greens, helps the needle a bit in the battleground region of the West Midlands.

Overall: -2. The Greens are off to a tough start but they certainly have a shot at gaining at least a seat in this election.

23 hours ago, Kitten said:

SDLP Campaigns throughout Northern Ireland, bringing their message of hope to all citizens.

SDLP campaigns in Mid Ulster constituency

The SDLP campaigns throughout Northern Ireland

Rally (5): The SDLP is off to a meh start. But they're well on their way to run a good campaign with the success of John Hume over the course of 1991.

Rally (4): Mid Ulster is definitely vulnerable and will be a close battle between the DUP and SDLP. The SDLP has a bland start to the campaign there. But they can turn it around for sure.

Rally (5): Another 5... kill me.

Overall: -1. Too many fives. I am sorry.

13 hours ago, Hestia said:

The SNP releases a pamphlet campaign across Scotland, focusing upon Labour's decision to help the Tories in a vote on Devolution. They release the Labour - Face of Cowardice campaign across primarily northern and rural areas of Scotland, but also aim to take back the central belt of Scotland.

The SNP focuses on Tayside North, hoping to swing the seat to the SNP and gain some ground for the SNP in the area.

The party also campaigns across Scotland on a local message, talking up the benefits of Devolution. 

Rally (9): The pamphlet campaign is a hit. And many loyal Labour voters are now reconsidering their loyalty after the Labour Party decision to vote against Scottish Devolution. The SNP Is well on their way to making their voices heard this time.

Rally (8): Conservative MP Bill Walker is one of the most vulnerable MP's in the country. The SNP is once again, a hit. Tayside North is a battleground seat in Scotland. And it can definitely go to the SNP on election night.

Rally (3): A little bland this time, but overall, the SNP is still in good shape.

Overall: +5. The SNP is well on their way to getting pickups in Scotland.

13 hours ago, Hestia said:

Plaid Cymru focuses on Carmathen in an attempt to knock off a Welsh Labour incumbent. They hope to end up with 5 or 6 seats by the end of the campaign as a lofty goal.

Plaid releases an ad in newspapers across Wales, with the intent being on a social safety net.

Plaid Cymru attacks Labour in a series of rallies across Wales. 

Rally (7): Plaid has a good start in Carmathen. It'll be a close race for sure.

Rally (4): The newspapers are a little bland. But it's not disaster.

Rally (2): The attacks fail to land as Labour still sits on a high horse in terms in Welsh support. 

Overall: -2. Plaid has a meh start. 

12 hours ago, Cenzonico said:

The BNP will hit Hartlepool again, where John Tyndall will set-up BNP ground game to become more aggressive with local campaigning.

 

The local BNP candidate D Clarke will campaign in his constituency of Darlington, where he hopes to bring Tyndall's messaging to people there.

 

The BNP will attempt to gain the endorsement of the Daily Express. 

 

Rally (3): It'll be tough to knock down such a solid Labour seat. And the BNP fumbles a bit. Maybe they need to advertise more Jew hating T-shirts?

Rally (4): @Cenzonico Remember, only one specific constituency campaigning allowed per turn. Considering this an effect for North East England though, since this seat is up there. It's all good. 🙂

Endorsement Weighted Against Reality (55): The newspaper bosses aren't sure whether the BNP can even be a force to reckon with in the future, so they decline for now. But they surprisingly avoid disaster. Perhaps better luck next time? (80-95 for a good word by the newspaper. 95-100 for endorsement.)

Overall: -3. A tough start for the BNP, but with their good campaigning of the past, it shouldn't hurt too bad.

7 hours ago, WVProgressive said:

Labour attempts to get the support of The Times

Neil Kinnock campaigns in Northwest English cities, drumming up support for the Labour party by promoting their economic policies.

Tony Blair canvasses in Yorkshire, and the Humber for the Labour party, attacking the Tories

 

3 hours ago, WVProgressive said:

Event on Behalf of Barb: Dennis Skinner tears the Conservative party a new one, going through the East Midlands with his usual rhetorical style.

Event on behalf of Cal: John Smith campaigns for the Labour party in London, focusing his appeals to the Middle Class of the city.

Endorsement (61): It appears that the Times favors the Liberal Democrats first. But they list Labour as a second option. Although they express concern over Labour's leftist economic policy, and nationalization plans.

Rally (10!): Neil Kinnock is once again the boy wonder. He's a hit in the North West! 

Rally (1!): Tony unfortunately has a few eggs thrown at him by a Conservative heckler. The clip is rolled over and over on BBC Tonight. Not a good look in Yorkshire unfortunately. 

Rally (4): Dennis, despite laying into the Tories on the floor of the House of Commons, has a bit of a bland campaign trip. But nothing too terrible.

Rally (7): John Smith has a good string of rallies in London. 

Overall: +1. Labour has a decent start to the campaign. Tony Blair getting an egg thrown at him isn't a good look, but they're doing alright elsewhere, and that's what counts.

21 hours ago, ConservativeElector2 said:

John Redwood will campaign in Yorkshire and Humberside.

2 hours ago, Dobs said:

The Tories release a set of ads focusing on Thatchers Iron Lady image and the Torys success against dictators and hardline anti-terrorist stance in order to woo the working class. (influence working class)

 

A second set of ads featuring the eminently likable Chancellor John Major championing the Tory's economic recovery and invoking Thatchers economic policy as the reason for said recovery is launched to win more middle class support (influence middle class)

The Tories will also game for the endorsement of the Times: emphasizing a growing economy with a recovery miracle and the Iron Lady’s defeat of communism, authoritarianism, and terrorism.

For Blood: Michael Heseltine will go mock the opposition Labour for their ineffectual policies in the Northwest.

Rally (10!): John Redwood is a hit. Despite being a snotty High Tory he gets the message across and slams Labour as he promotes the strong economic recovery the UK has experienced. 

Influence (3): While some in the working class still have that hint of law and order Conservatism in them, many are thinking it's time for some new blood in Downing Street. A minor setback among working class voters.

Influence (6): John Major is certainly likeable. And while the ads could be better, the message gets across the the Conservative Party walks away with some increased influence among middle class voters. An important turnout group for the 1992 election.

Endorsement (45/100): The Times has endorsed the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats, while they don't necessarily put in horrible words for the Prime Minister, an article comes out explaining the Times position on the election. "With respect to the Prime Minister, we still hold great admiration for her in her efforts of the Gulf War, and economic recovery. However, we believe it may be best for the country to have new leadership in Downing Street. That is why we will stand by with our endorsement of the Liberal Democrats, and the Labour Party."

Rally (2): Heseltine, while moderate, is still a member of the Conservative Party. And while the North West has potential to be vulnerable, after nearly 14 years of Tory leadership, they're ready to usher in some new leadership.

Overall: +2. The Tories have an ok start. The Times refusal to endorse is quite a shock after loyalty in the past 3 elections. But as the Liberal Democrats remain surgent with their popular policies, many in the country are taking notice. However, by all means it's not a rebuke of the Prime Minister, and is only a minor setback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 28, 2021 by Pringles

[Edouard]

Paddy Ashdown morning breakfast

Not that bad, we got what we wanted.

The Times is a big target, now let us solidify the base.

First of all let us continue our compaign in the Southwest, there are too many seats that we can take.

Liberal Democrats make the show in Southwest

 

In the meantime, a new Libdem politician who run for MP in Twickenham is trying to give an economic speech while campaigning in Greater London, Vince Cable

Vince Cable : it is important to realize that for too long, the british people was forced to choose between a good economy and an unfair society with the conservatives, or a fairer society but with a weak economy under Labour.

We, Libdems, break that equation. With Libdems you can have a fairer society, and a strong economy. Our tax plan is basically what has put back Britain on the recovery plan, but Londonians want more freedoms like in many cities of our country, this is precisely what Liberal Democrats want to give.

 

3 Influence : Liberal Democrats hope to get the endorsement of the Independent. The Independent is much closer of the Liberal Democrats than any other media, however they fear that the editorial remains neutral during the campaign. Getting the independent would finish to constitute the strong base that Libdems have been creating since 2 years.

[Pringles]

BBC Nightly News 

Opinion Polling 

Labour: 37% (-1) -> 318 
Conservative: 37% (-) -> 268
Liberal Democrat: 22% (+1) -> 39
SNP: 2% (-) -> 5
Other: 2% (-) -> 21

General Headlines

• Hung Parliament remains very likely. 
• Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party gain endorsement of The Times!
• The first ecumenical church in Britain, the Christ the Cornerstone Church in Milton Keynes is opened.

Newspaper Endorsements

The Sun: (Endorsed Conservatives)

Daily Mirror: (Endorsed Labour)

Daily Mail: (Endorsed Conservative)

Daily Express:

Daily Telegraph: (Endorsed Conservative)

The Guardian: (Endorsed Labour and Liberal Democrats)

The Independent:

The Times: (Liberal Democrats and Labour Party)

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@Fbarbarossa @Cal @WVProgressive @ConservativeElector2 @Dobs @Edouard @Hestia @Cenzonico @Sean F Kennedy @The Blood

Good first turn people! Remember. You can only campaign in one individual constituency per turn. With that said, we're onto the next turn! Turn 2/10. Good luck!

Edited April 28, 2021 by Pringles

[Kitten]

John Hume campaigns throughout Northern Ireland

The SDLP distribution of pamphlets throughout Northern Ireland begins

SDLP key leaders campaign in Belfast North

[Sean F Kennedy]

Greens turn

1. Greens will blanket the Brighton Pavilion with leaflets.

2. Greens will seek to gain influence with the working class again.

3. Greens will seek the endorsement of Ringo Starr by himself 

[Cenzonico]

John Tyndall campaigns in Uxbridge. (bit lazy but whatever)

[Hestia]

Plaid Cymru campaigns across Wales, hoping to increase the percentage for Plaid Cymru in Wales by visiting with locals in the area.

Plaid invests in the heavy Labour seat of Rhondda, focusing on the Welsh language and how Plaid could help Wales at a national scale in this case. 

Plaid attacks Labour in Wales by making a group of ads to attack them with. 

[Hestia]

The SNP launches an attack in Glasgow Govan, focusing upon Labour's hesitance to vote for Devolution and how the SNP would immediately make a Scottish Parliament a reality.

The Scottish National Party attacks Labour as right hand lieutenants of the Tories who would rather stand against Scotland than against Thatcher.

The SNP promotes their candidates with a meet and greet near Glasgow. 

[Dobs]

Thatcher will deliver a nationally televised law and order speech, once again attempting to bring working class voters to the Tory cause. (Influence - Working Class)

She will then tour working class towns in Northwest England, championing her victories in the Gulf War, the Cold War, and the newly declared War on Terror. (Rally - Northwest England)

Unalayed by the Times kind refusal of support, the Tories will nevertheless seek out the endorsement of the Independent.

CE2: The Tories will run ads on the economic recovery across the East Midlands. (Rally - East Midlands)

Blood: Michael Heseltine will give a speech in London attacking Labour's left-wing economic policy and the inexperience of the Liberal Democrats, solid, stable, stead Tory leadership is the only real option for Moderates. (Influence - Moderates)