Author Topic: MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Tories over 'reactionary politics'  (Read 91 times)

Nearly Sane

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Both the Tory MSPs whose have resigned the whip have done it because they see the Tories moving to the right, meanwhile Reform look to be taking the votes that might be gained there. With the PR system in place, it's unlikely that the Tories would be wiped out but could they be 6th largest party after next year's elections?  (Note I'm assuming there that Your (insert name here) Party won't quite be in place in the time though who knows)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ylwxwlpx1o
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Re: MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Tories over 'reactionary politics'
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2025, 11:12:15 AM »
It's a bit like resigning from the National Secular Society over its atheism.
Say it loud, say it clear -
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Re: MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Tories over 'reactionary politics'
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2025, 11:30:12 AM »
It's a bit like resigning from the National Secular Society over its atheism.
sometimes a pithy saying is just bollocks

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Re: MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Tories over 'reactionary politics'
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2025, 04:05:00 PM »
And another one goes, this one to Reform


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr74kg1vg4jo

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Re: MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Tories over 'reactionary politics'
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2025, 10:45:02 AM »
And an ex Labour Glasgow councillor moves to Reform. I really need Mike Read to shout Runaround Niw to get the proper atmosphere


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