BBC Election site

Anthony Butcher · 01-05-2008, 12:36 AM

If you want to keep up with what is happening around the country, then this is the BBC election website:
BBC NEWS | Special Reports | Local elections 2008

Alex McKee · 01-05-2008, 12:09 PM

Ooh, nice one - I was looking for that earlier but somehow must have missed it.

Anthony Butcher · 01-05-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex McKee

Ooh, nice one - I was looking for that earlier but somehow must have missed it.

Yes, I couldn't find it a couple of days ago.

kiwi ukipper · 01-05-2008, 10:56 PM

The BBC site doesn't list UKIP and I don't trust Iain Dale's live-blogging to keep me informed of UKIP's fortunes. Is anyone liveblogging or can point me to a good place to watch the results from a UKIP standpoint?

p.s - this is the one advantage of being in New Zealand - results are coming in during our day time! It's now 10.56am

Westcountryman · 01-05-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi ukipper

The BBC site doesn't list UKIP and I don't trust Iain Dale's live-blogging to keep me informed of UKIP's fortunes. Is anyone liveblogging or can point me to a good place to watch the results from a UKIP standpoint?

p.s - this is the one advantage of being in New Zealand - results are coming in during our day time! It's now 10.56am

I was going to suggest the Telegraph, but even they only list 'others' I'm afraid.

kiwi ukipper · 01-05-2008, 11:04 PM

Thanks EA. This is a real pain in the *ss. I'm actually quite keen to keep up to date on how the other small parties (BNP, EDs, Respect etc) go as well. To me it's more interesting than if the Tories gain from NOC of some obscure Council in a place i've never heard of!

mkpdavies · 01-05-2008, 11:14 PM

I'm seeing a lot of Con holds so far.

Westcountryman · 01-05-2008, 11:20 PM

Should be an interesting night.

Conservatives have gained West Lindsey from the Lib Dems.

kiwi ukipper · 01-05-2008, 11:26 PM

Has anyone heard anything about UKIP gains/holds/losses?

Or which Council results we should be looking out for in particular where UKIP has a good shot?

Anthony Butcher · 01-05-2008, 11:34 PM

I haven't heard the word 'UKIP' mentioned at all on the TV in the last half an hour.

01-05-2008, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-05-2008, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
kiwi ukipper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 68	The BBC site doesn't list UKIP and I don't trust Iain Dale's live-blogging to keep me informed of UKIP's fortunes. Is anyone liveblogging or can point me to a good place to watch the results from a UKIP standpoint? p.s - this is the one advantage of being in New Zealand - results are coming in during our day time! It's now 10.56am Last edited by kiwi ukipper; 01-05-2008 at 10:56 PM. Reason: fix typo

01-05-2008, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 30,604	I'm seeing a lot of Con holds so far. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

01-05-2008, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	Should be an interesting night. Conservatives have gained West Lindsey from the Lib Dems. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

01-05-2008, 11:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
kiwi ukipper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 68	Thanks EA. This is a real pain in the *ss. I'm actually quite keen to keep up to date on how the other small parties (BNP, EDs, Respect etc) go as well. To me it's more interesting than if the Tories gain from NOC of some obscure Council in a place i've never heard of!

01-05-2008, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
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01-05-2008, 11:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anthony Butcher Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Ashton, Bristol Posts: 9,681 Party: None	I haven't heard the word 'UKIP' mentioned at all on the TV in the last half an hour. __________________ If you care about what's in your food and where it comes from, then get it labelled! Label My Food - http://www.labelmyfood.org.uk

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