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    southy wrote:
    Mr Ellis wrote:
    freefinker wrote:
    Mr Ellis wrote: freefinker, this isn't the forum to debate AGW. All I would say is that I could turn the same arguement on you, with the exception of 4). There really will be a disaster if the scare mongers get their way.
    So, you just can't face up to the fact our species is having a profound and detrimental effect on the climate. It’s what I would have expected of you. All the scientists are lying, all the data is false. And, of course, with your profound knowledge of the sciences you are able to demonstrate all the flaws in this horrendous conspiracy. Tell us, what are they all conspiring to achieve? And why? Almost everything we will hear between now and 6 May is a total irrelevance to the real issues this planet has to tackle. That’s why this IS the forum to present these issues, rather than the verbal froth emanating from the mouths of politicians and their fellow travellers. . S/W "grow-cash" - the money tree all politicians think is real.
    Sorry, I didn't realise you were a scientist. You obviously have "profound knowledge" and are able to talk with authority. I bow to your superior knowledge.
    not all freefinker the TUSC dont and they will do what they have say,
    example:- (cut and paste from their web site)
    Here's a promise that TUSC have made. And will keep.
    They will not claim expenses or allowances, If elected into Parliament has your M.P. They will live on the ordinary people wage, And any thing left over will be giving to a cause.
    there is another part dealing with creating more green jobs.
    the trouble with the green party is that they are right wing and dont have a clear policy on other things. the socialist green party is a bit better but not a lot, they still need to think about what they are up to and how to go about it.
    .. and the Peoples Front, the Popular Front, the Popular Peoples Front and the Peoples Popular Front - what relevance do any of them have?
    You've seen the film southy and it’s a perfect satire of the dinosaur-left - they're all “splitters”
    TUSC can make whatever promises they like as they will never have to keep any of them. Our corrupt and discredited electoral system will see to that – even if they did have a modicum of popular support.
    .
    In your previous post you say “climate change is natural there’s nothing we can do to change it”. Wrong, very wrong. Seems you have much in common with the dinosaur-right.
    But, unless we do start to face up to human induced climate change we will indeed pass a point of no return where there will be nothing we can do. That point is rapidly approaching (if not already passed) but you won’t find any politicians taking it seriously."
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Gordon Brown calls a general election for May 6, 2010

Gordon Brown outside 10 Downing Street Gordon Brown outside 10 Downing Street

THE date has been set for the UK to go to the polls after the Prime Minister called a general election.

While campaigning has been under way for months Prime Minister Gordon Brown this morning went to Buckingham Palace to formally seek a dissolution of Parliament.

The long awaited move has set the stage for an election on May 6, alongside local council polls.

Parliament will be dissolved next Monday.

The Daily Echo will be featuring comprehensive coverage of the campaign across south Hampshire in the coming weeks.

Today we introduce video profiles of the main candidates explaining why they feel they deserve your vote.

The electoral map has changed somewhat since the last general election in 2005 with some minor boundaries changes and the creation of a new constituency in Meon Valley, largely from parts of Winchester and East Hampshire, and some 600 voters from Havant.

For the Conservatives to win a working majority and end 13 years of a Labour Government they must paint most of south Hampshire blue.

They need a huge swing in the share of the national vote of about seven per cent, or a ten point poll lead to avoid a hung parliament.

Liberal Democrat seats in Romsey, Eastleigh and Winchester, are top Tory targets.

Romsey MP Sandra Gidley held her seat in 2005 with the slimmest of majorities – just 125 votes. Tory challenger Caroline Nokes hopes she can go one better this time and take the seat.

Lib Dems also face a battle to hold their Winchester seat where shamed MP Mark Oaten is standing down after 13 years.

Eastleigh MP and former leadership contender Chris Huhne is the highest profile Lib Dem with a vulnerable majority, of 1.1 per cent.

Meanwhile, Labour will be fighting to hold its two seats in Southampton where Cabinet minister John Denham and Alan Whitehead face a battle with leading Tory city councillors Royston Smith and Jeremy Moulton.

COUNTDOWN TO GENERAL ELECTION

This is the likely timetable in the run-up to polling day:

:: Tuesday April 6

The Prime Minister asks the Queen to dissolve Parliament and announces the date to the public.

:: Tuesday April 6 to Thursday April 8/Friday April 9

Parliamentary ''wash-up'' period, as loose ends of legislation are tied up.

:: Monday April 12

Parliament is officially dissolved. Writs are issued for each of the 650 constituencies.

:: Tuesday April 20

Nomination papers for candidates must be submitted by 4pm. Candidate lists published after 5pm. Last day for voter registration and to apply for a postal vote.

:: Tuesday April 27

Last day to apply for a proxy vote.

:: Thursday May 6

Polling day, with polls open from 7am to 10pm.

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