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Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > But that electorate still aren't voting and even > in Labour's own elections for the youth NEC > candidate, turnout was something like just 18%. > > The other thing to note is the location of that > untapped youth electorate. Most of it is found in > dense urban areas, not in marginal rural areas > they can not afford to live in, and where there is > no work for them. Many of them will be students in > cities that are already Labour strongholds. This > is why we have seen voting share go up in Labour > strongholds, but NO movement in marginals. I?m thinking this may be anecdotal rather than factual. Firstly while the turnout of the under 35s was low for the 2015 general election, the turnout was over 60% for the Referendum. Initial reports that this age group had not bothered voting were not true. The students you mention who already live in Labour strongholds would make up a small proportion of the electorate. The voting share increasing in these constituencies may also be explained by the migrant vote. Checking where the marginals were in 2015, these were not mainly in rural areas but predominantly in urban areas outside of London. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-general-election-100-seats-to-watch-out-for-in-may-10004084.html "NO movement in marginals" this would be based on voting patterns before Corbyn became leader. Whilst it?s true that 25% of the population in inner London is aged between 20 and 34, this drops to 16% in outer London compared with a not much lower 13% in the rest of the country. The largest group in many other English cities is 20 to 24 year olds. Of course, this is just a very cursory and superficial look at numbers. The point I?m trying to make is there is a large number of the electorate under 35 throughout the country, not just in labour strongholds, who have never voted who Corbyn just might be able to persuade to the ballot boxes for the first time. The SNP took 40 seats, a huge block, off Labour in Scotland because Nicola Sturgeon was able to enthuse the electorate. Labour needs someone able to enthuse the electorate similarly and it?s possible Jeremy Corbyn may be able to do this with the younger voters. Many of us of a certain age have unpleasant memories of the Militant Tendency and have no desire to return to their kind of politics. However, we want things to get better for the wider society but at the same time we don?t want fundamental change. I think the two may be incompatible.

Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes I went Loz, and yes it was incredibly dull. > Momentum were putting on a far more interesting > programme of events, so much so, that I popped > over to check some out. Horrified to say that I > quite enjoyed myself there :D Rather endorses my point that Corbyn and his followers might enthuse those before now uninterested in politics (of which you're not one of course!).

Unable to assist with restoring the limestone tiles but for future cleaning attacks a mixture of vinegar and bicarbonate scrubbed onto grouting brings it up a treat.

I'm guessing these figures are based on the same turnout there was in 2015? This was over 70% for the over 45s (no surprise there) but for the 25 to 34 age group just 54% and for the 18 to 24 age group just 43%. There is a huge untapped electorate not included in the Fabian Society's projections which could just possibly be galvanised by Corbyn.

I think it would be unwise to write off Labour under Corbyn. I would hazard an informed guess that those posting on this thread are around about 40 or over, and living in either their own properties or in secured tenancies, with reasonably secure jobs. The electorate includes those under 40 who as things are at the moment don't stand a chance of ever owning their own homes and have a future of living in rented accommodation, often in flat shares, and very little security of tenure. In addition, employment rights have been eroded. If I was under 40 and living in these circumstances I would quite happily vote for Corbyn as someone who would improve my circumstances.

Clearly there are a couple of posters here who do not enjoy the rewarding pastime of people watching. Sitting in the window of a cafe / restaurant is an advantageous position and those others who indulge I'm sure will confirm that passersby don't even know you're there let alone be impressed that you are. (Hmmm, this sounds a bit stalkerish)

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Ignore the previous foul post, I would have thought this would be a popular and worthwhile service to offer. Guess you'll just have to dip your toe in and test the water. Good luck!

Whilst I agree with RPC, the body language in photos taken of the couple over the last few years has spoken volumes. No eye contact and both looking miserable.

You are still required to confirm your occupation at the address by completing the form, either a hard copy or online, which is sent out at least once a year.

Or do nothing unless it turns out to be a regular occurrence, a once only event is not worth expending the energy. I just close my eyes and wait for morning and take comfort in the fact that one day these party goers will one day, a few years in the future, be complaining about the noise from a nearby party that went on all night and do you know they never even let us know beforehand.

I'd be interested to learn what residents think of living there. There is a planted area between the two blocks and the visibility yesterday was not good so probably not the best of days to judge the view. I think you'll find that single people live next door to young families all over London, certainly it's bound to happen in the private market. For many years I have to say I thought the estate was incongruous but I've come to appreciate it more over the years. It's certainly well maintained and passed the test of time, unlike other Southwark housing developments.

I've tried the search facility on the website and it doesn't seem to have any effect on the results at all. Would suggest you spend a couple of quid on purchasing the app which works perfectly.

I'm surprised OP who has 3 pets that s/he takes to the vets for check-ups uses these spaces for parking when not visiting the vets as they must realise how vital they can be when taking sick pets to be seen at the vets. I too have been well aware of the signs for many years.

Yes, I should have said the lightbulb recycling facility at Sainsburys is for the low energy type.

There's the recycling centre in Sainsburys car park that has facilities for recycling both. All libraries will recycle batteries.

Yeah, used to be people were beside themselves with curiosity why it was circling overhead. To which the standard response was ...

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm gutted at the news...that Bake Off is going to > Channel 4 And Mel and Sue have quit

Or ED to London Bridge, Jubilee Line to Green Park, Piccadilly to Baron's Court or Hammersmith.

Just passed by Walsh Glazing's old premises in Shawbury Road where they are shooting an advert for Channel 4's Grand Designs. I was told it will be one of the projects they'll be following. Kevin McLeod is there in hi vis and hard helmet.

Perhaps James is referring to the delivery lorries parked on Lordship Lane on the zigzag lines and double yellow lines. To be fair, Iceland's delivery lorries also parked on Lordship Lane but more outside the post office so did not straddle the double yellows or zigzag lines.

I attended a walk about Dulwich Architecture that was part of Dulwich Festival last year that took in Dawson's Heights. I think it ran again this year and perhaps it will be on next year's programme? Led by Ian MacInnes, I didn't know the 20th century architecture of Dulwich could be so interesting!

If you can bear to venture further than East Dulwich for the ordeal, I would recommend Fringe in Herne Hill. It's very low key and reasonably priced.

Oh, I thought this was going to be a thread about Famous bands I have slept with.

You could do a Land Registry search, which will cost you a few quid each, to find out the head leaseholders, that is your fellow joint freeholders if I'm following this correctly, of each of the flats.