After six months preparation, four weeks campaigning, and 24 hours of mass chaos, we finally have an outcome for the UK General Election 2010. It's a HUNG PARLIAMENT.
Which, in real terms, probably means we'll have to do the whole bloody thing again within a year. Ah well.
I stayed up till about half past 3 last night/this morning to see what was going on, but I have to be honest, it was very, very boring. It started to churn up some interesting results, but none that we wanted.
Lembit Opik lost his seat - one of the most charismatic politicians I've ever met. George Galloway lost his seat - also a very down to earth, honest man.
But then again, we lost some planks. Jacqui Smith lost her seat, thanks to PornGate. Ken Clarke, Labour man, lost his seat. The BNP gained no seats whatsoever.
But then you look at the rest. Caroline Lucas, the Green leader, won a seat for her party for the very first time down in Brighton Pavillion. Sarah Teather, a regular on Question Time, and a clever, wonderfully witty woman, won her seat for the first time. The Tories took nearly 100 seats from Labour.
Plus, should the coalition go the right way, and deals are properly bashed out, a Tory-Liberal alliance would actually work wonders for students. Up minimum wage, AND lose university tuition fees.
Plus, I'd just like to get this one in - I was right with my predictions!
HUNG PARLIAMENT, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 7th May 2010.
Friday, 7 May 2010
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Thursday 6th May 2010 - Nick Clegg
So, ladies and gentlemen, the day has arrived. The day the country has been waiting for, and the day that will change the next few years. It is Isobel's birthday.
It's also Election Day, and today, by equality and fairness and all that, goes to NICK CLEGG.
Now, at the time of writing, the exit polls have just been released, and the Conservatives look to be in the lead, but will need a hung parliament to gain a majority. Fair play I reckon.
But still, Clegg Nut has done a remarkable job. He's taken a party, and within 6 weeks, made them a very 'cool' party to vote for. I think it's a brilliant story - I just hate their policies.
Like I hate all three parties - whats the point in electing someone who will do more harm than good? Get George Galloway or Nigel Farage up there - they'll at least do things for the public, rather than themselves.
The night is young though!
NICK CLEGG, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 6th May 2010.
It's also Election Day, and today, by equality and fairness and all that, goes to NICK CLEGG.
Now, at the time of writing, the exit polls have just been released, and the Conservatives look to be in the lead, but will need a hung parliament to gain a majority. Fair play I reckon.
But still, Clegg Nut has done a remarkable job. He's taken a party, and within 6 weeks, made them a very 'cool' party to vote for. I think it's a brilliant story - I just hate their policies.
Like I hate all three parties - whats the point in electing someone who will do more harm than good? Get George Galloway or Nigel Farage up there - they'll at least do things for the public, rather than themselves.
The night is young though!
NICK CLEGG, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 6th May 2010.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Wednesday 5th May 2010 - David Cameron
So, as promised, General Election Blog #2. And if many are to be believed, this man will be in Number 10 in 24 hours time. Today goes to DAVID CAMERON.
The man who made politics youthful and cool again, Cameron has inspired thousands already. He's rejuvenated a party that was dwindling (still) under the might of Margaret Thatcher's reign - 20 years beforehand.
He revamped the image, and put together a team who could be relied on. The Tories surged ahead in every poll known to man - until the latter half of last year.
Expenses broke, and they were still top, but people slowly began to lose faith. More problems occured, and Cameron stuttered, and now the Tories are level-pegging with all three other parties.
Whatever happens tomorrow, Cameron will still be remembered as the man who really changed the Conservative party. He won't be out of a job, that's for sure.
I reckon the Tories will win by a small majority, but to be honest, I wouldn't begrudge any other party the win. All I want is for the cuts to be slow and less painful than the knife being wielded aimlessly, but providing we get what we pay for in taxes, it's all fine by me.
Tomorrow, its Election Day. Also Isobel's birthday. But we'll be covering ol' Cleggy tomorrow!
DAVID CAMERON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 5th May 2010.
The man who made politics youthful and cool again, Cameron has inspired thousands already. He's rejuvenated a party that was dwindling (still) under the might of Margaret Thatcher's reign - 20 years beforehand.
He revamped the image, and put together a team who could be relied on. The Tories surged ahead in every poll known to man - until the latter half of last year.
Expenses broke, and they were still top, but people slowly began to lose faith. More problems occured, and Cameron stuttered, and now the Tories are level-pegging with all three other parties.
Whatever happens tomorrow, Cameron will still be remembered as the man who really changed the Conservative party. He won't be out of a job, that's for sure.
I reckon the Tories will win by a small majority, but to be honest, I wouldn't begrudge any other party the win. All I want is for the cuts to be slow and less painful than the knife being wielded aimlessly, but providing we get what we pay for in taxes, it's all fine by me.
Tomorrow, its Election Day. Also Isobel's birthday. But we'll be covering ol' Cleggy tomorrow!
DAVID CAMERON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 5th May 2010.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Tuesday 4th May 2010 - Gordon Brown
So, here we go. The next few days will be spent, obviously, covering Thursday's general election. Surprisingly, I'm very excited - because of how unpredicatble it will be. I've decided to take a look at the three major party leaders, so, General Election Blog #1 will be looking at GORDON BROWN.
The man with the charisma of a breezeblock. The man who has slammed everything known to man, and is now called 'The Bigot' because of his comments last week. But has everything he done been bad?
I reckon 75% of the nation would say 'Yes', but how many of them will vote against him? I'm unable to vote, but if I could, I'm still a flux voter. Brown may have caused a fair chunk of the recession in this country, but bloody hell, he's done an incredible job of getting us out. Singlehandedly too.
I don't like the Labour cabinet, or much of the Labour party. I've been brought up in a Tory house. But I'm allowed my own opinion, and I personally think Brown has done a very good job as PM, and handled the media pressure well. His time may be nearing a close, but Labour would be stupid to sack hiom as Leader. There is no-one better.
Tomorrow, we'll have a look at Cameron, then Thursday, we may have a couple of updates throughout the night, but mainly looking at Clegg.
48 hours to go.
GORDON BROWN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 4th May 2010.
The man with the charisma of a breezeblock. The man who has slammed everything known to man, and is now called 'The Bigot' because of his comments last week. But has everything he done been bad?
I reckon 75% of the nation would say 'Yes', but how many of them will vote against him? I'm unable to vote, but if I could, I'm still a flux voter. Brown may have caused a fair chunk of the recession in this country, but bloody hell, he's done an incredible job of getting us out. Singlehandedly too.
I don't like the Labour cabinet, or much of the Labour party. I've been brought up in a Tory house. But I'm allowed my own opinion, and I personally think Brown has done a very good job as PM, and handled the media pressure well. His time may be nearing a close, but Labour would be stupid to sack hiom as Leader. There is no-one better.
Tomorrow, we'll have a look at Cameron, then Thursday, we may have a couple of updates throughout the night, but mainly looking at Clegg.
48 hours to go.
GORDON BROWN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 4th May 2010.
Monday 3rd May 2010 - Boredom
Have you ever had that feeling where you just can't be bothered to do absolutely anything? Or where you just really can't be arsed to move from the forementioned and do something?
Today, I ahd that feeling for most of the day. Today goes to BOREDOM.
Now once I'd done some revision, prepared Isobel's birthday surprises, and sorted everything I needed to, I had absolutely nothing to do - at all. I was so fed up, and had to wait a further 6 hours till bed time. What a joke.
BOREDOM, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 3rd May 2010.
Today, I ahd that feeling for most of the day. Today goes to BOREDOM.
Now once I'd done some revision, prepared Isobel's birthday surprises, and sorted everything I needed to, I had absolutely nothing to do - at all. I was so fed up, and had to wait a further 6 hours till bed time. What a joke.
BOREDOM, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 3rd May 2010.
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Sunday 2nd May 2010 - Rafael Benitez
Just before I begin, I apologise if this bores you. Don't be turned off as it were - just testing the water for the summer. Gonna try a different aspect a bit later in the week as well!
Well, the Premier League season has been taken to the final day for only the 5th time in its 19-year history - but today doesn't involve Chelsea or United. Today, in fact, involves Liverpool, and in particular, this man - RAFAEL BENITEZ.
If the papers are to be believed this morning (and for the last 6 months, in fact), and if the TV cameras this evening were right, it looks as if Rafa Benitez will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season - but to go where? And who will replace him?
Juventus would be stupid to take him on if they can't offer the right package in the next few years. He could be out of a job (twice) because of transfer difficulties and stupid decisions. Send him off to Russia somewhere...
But who could come in for him? Martin O'Neill has said he wants to stay at Villa, and finish the job. Roy Hodgson has apparently told friends he's ready for one more big challenge, but can you see him at Liverpool? I certainly can't.
Mourinho will either stay at Inter for another season, or go to Madrid. If he comes to England now, he'll never be offered the United job, so will stay away.
Which leaves you with the more bizarre candidates. Slaven Bilic could go, and try and make a name for himself. I think Avram Grant would do a good job - just been relegated with Portsmouth, but has proved himself as a manager with high calibre after his spell at Chelsea. Alex McLeish would be a good call too, but he's about to sign a new contract.
Then you look abroad. Another stirling candidate is Laurent Blanc, who has shown he really can do a good job with smaller clubs, but would Liverpool take the risk? I'm sure Alain Perrin wouldn't mind being linked either.
But then you have the one person who has been linked to the club every time the job is under threat - Jurgen Klinsmann. Will he finally join the Reds?
Comment away, Tweet me - however you wish. Just let me know what you think!
RAFAEL BENITEZ, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 2nd May 2010.
Well, the Premier League season has been taken to the final day for only the 5th time in its 19-year history - but today doesn't involve Chelsea or United. Today, in fact, involves Liverpool, and in particular, this man - RAFAEL BENITEZ.
If the papers are to be believed this morning (and for the last 6 months, in fact), and if the TV cameras this evening were right, it looks as if Rafa Benitez will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season - but to go where? And who will replace him?
Juventus would be stupid to take him on if they can't offer the right package in the next few years. He could be out of a job (twice) because of transfer difficulties and stupid decisions. Send him off to Russia somewhere...
But who could come in for him? Martin O'Neill has said he wants to stay at Villa, and finish the job. Roy Hodgson has apparently told friends he's ready for one more big challenge, but can you see him at Liverpool? I certainly can't.
Mourinho will either stay at Inter for another season, or go to Madrid. If he comes to England now, he'll never be offered the United job, so will stay away.
Which leaves you with the more bizarre candidates. Slaven Bilic could go, and try and make a name for himself. I think Avram Grant would do a good job - just been relegated with Portsmouth, but has proved himself as a manager with high calibre after his spell at Chelsea. Alex McLeish would be a good call too, but he's about to sign a new contract.
Then you look abroad. Another stirling candidate is Laurent Blanc, who has shown he really can do a good job with smaller clubs, but would Liverpool take the risk? I'm sure Alain Perrin wouldn't mind being linked either.
But then you have the one person who has been linked to the club every time the job is under threat - Jurgen Klinsmann. Will he finally join the Reds?
Comment away, Tweet me - however you wish. Just let me know what you think!
RAFAEL BENITEZ, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 2nd May 2010.
Saturday 1st May 2010 - iMac
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the last month of Day Dedication. I shall try and make it the best month we've had together, and live in hope that inspiration appears come July!
And today actually proves why I want to nip this little bugger in the bud, and keep it good while I can. Isobel and I had our birthday trip into London today - it was such a brilliant day. But I couldn't Dedicate to Isobel - she's already had a day. So has London. And the BBC, where I FINALLY got to visit today. So I've gone for the second piece of big news today. Today, Dad bought one of these beasty boys. We, as of Monday, will be proud owners of a brand new, 27-inch iMAC.
It's the high-end model - 2.66Ghz, 1TB hard drive, build-in camera model, with loads of software budnled on. We're even gonna be running Windows 7 alongside Mac OS X - which isn't done very often!
So I'm now very excited for this thing to arrive on Monday - and then I'm gonna rip it out the box and have a play!
iMAC, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 1st May 2010.
And today actually proves why I want to nip this little bugger in the bud, and keep it good while I can. Isobel and I had our birthday trip into London today - it was such a brilliant day. But I couldn't Dedicate to Isobel - she's already had a day. So has London. And the BBC, where I FINALLY got to visit today. So I've gone for the second piece of big news today. Today, Dad bought one of these beasty boys. We, as of Monday, will be proud owners of a brand new, 27-inch iMAC.
It's the high-end model - 2.66Ghz, 1TB hard drive, build-in camera model, with loads of software budnled on. We're even gonna be running Windows 7 alongside Mac OS X - which isn't done very often!
So I'm now very excited for this thing to arrive on Monday - and then I'm gonna rip it out the box and have a play!
iMAC, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 1st May 2010.
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