Amber Rudd Vs ???

[Ric.ror]

It would appear Ms Rudd is to represent the torrid at the next televised debate. Who should Labour nominate? Could be fun if it's Ms Abbot

[Ric.ror]

By fun I meant a comedy - Ms Abbot being one of the reasons I won't be voting labour this time

As for Ms Rudd - I have been impressed by her every time she appears on tv
Perhaps the next Tory leader - I know there isn't a vacancy (yet)

[anneasquith]

Are you saying there is going to be a televised debate and amber Rudd will be representing the Tories ?

[Ric.ror]

Yes it's in the Guardian but I'm sorry I cannot post a link

[Cloverjo]

Please, not Diane Abbott. Labour are just starting to close down the Tories in the polls. She would send them right back.

[Ric.ror]

I know Cloverjo
That's where the fun lies

If the best labour can do is Abbot, thornbury or bailey - whatever her name is, yet is content to let the likes of Yvette rot on the backbenchs I say good riddance

[anneasquith]

A big error allowing ms. Abbott near a microphone at the moment,

[-Talbot-]

Abbot being exposed once again ... Andrew Marr Show

[-Talbot-]

What a cow ... uses the death of the Manchester concert goers as a diversion from asking a question.

[-Talbot-]

answering ... ^ not asking

[Kromovaracun]

Rudd is notorious among civil servants for making decisions without bothering to read the appropriate files. She's also incredibly inexperienced - she's been an MP for a remarkably short period of time and really has no impressive record to speak of.

Diane Abbot meanwhile.... (sigh). I truly wish Corbyn's party would have at least tried to co operate with him. That way he would have had some other options than this cannonball around his neck who just seems to cock up every media appearance she makes.

[Ric.ror]

And if things couldn't get worse Richard Burgos about to be on Sunday politics show - more laughs there then

[-Talbot-]

If Miss Diane is allowed to do another interview I can only think Corbyn is doing his best (or maybe worst) to make sure he doesn't get elected.

[Zacs-Master]

I actually think that Mrs May not attending tonight's debate was a BIG mistake. Her substitute made a complete hash of it and Corbyn looked quite at ease against her.

[anneasquith]

Very big mistake zac .

[Zacs-Master]

As a Conservative voter I'm disgusted that May didn't feel it necessary to attend. Terribly complacent message to send out. I think the elections will be a big wake up for the tories.

[agchristie]

Zacs > I think the elections will be a big wake up for the tories.

Indeed. It should never have come to this.

Having called an election, the Tories have made really heavy weather of it. The only thing to have feared was fear itself. Instead, they have dropped a few of their own banana skins and tripped over them whilst trying to pick them up!

This was a golden opportunity for Mrs May to cement her position but instead she has left the door tantalisingly ajar.

[Zacs-Master]

I fear you are correct. Her reputation has been tarnished. Perhaps beyond repair for me as a Tory voter.

[naomi24]

Zacs-Master, Crikey! That's a bit dramatic! Why? Because she didn't debate with the also-rans? She wasn't the only party leader who didn't attend, and quite honestly I can't say I blame her.

[agchristie]

I just can't work Mrs May out at all and I think many others feel the same way.

She just seems uneasy and not able to give good vibes. A certain coolness to the point of iciness.

I don't see any warmth of personality. I know it's about getting the job done but even then I'm not entirely convinced.

This should have been straightforward for me but I have to say, I'm beginning to waver.

[vetuste_ennemi]

Saw the "highlights" on the 10 o'clock News. That was a debate, was it? And that's what we've got to choose among?