Comments on: Sheffield Hallam

By: Harry Scott-Parker

Harry Scott-Parker — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:56:25 +0000

Yes, lived in Fulwood. One follows the jobs and the family. Alas, it’s working class Toryism down here – miss the peaks!

By: Joe James B

Joe James B — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:39:06 +0000

What made you go down there, may I ask?
Are you from Sheffield?

Much better Tory position though.

By: Harry Scott-Parker

Harry Scott-Parker — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:39:01 +0000

JJB – I’m now in Sittingbourne & Sheppey.

By: David Ashforth

David Ashforth — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:58:13 +0000

In four of the five wards in this constituency the sitting Liberal Democrat councillor isn’t seeking reelection. Only in Dore & Totley is the sitting councillor standing again. http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/candidates_hoping_for_election_to_the_city_council_1_3988543

By: A Cairns

A Cairns — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:36:55 +0000

I think Labour could get up to 26-30% (a clear 2nd) on these exact boundaries but I don’t want to speculate on the boundaries.

Have to see what happens next year, if Labour can break through in Stannington for example.

By: Joe James B

Joe James B — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:59:47 +0000

I agree Labour could become the main threat here.
It’s difficult to make a proper assessment.
I’m not sure how the area is being redrawn either.

Most likely is the LD and Con shares down a bit with
Labour perhaps nosing into second or being just behind the Tories (on these boundaries).

By: Joe James B

Joe James B — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:56:31 +0000

Welcome back Harry.
Where do you live now?
I love the last statement.

By: Harry Scott-Parker

Harry Scott-Parker — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:55:53 +0000

The reason I no longer post is because I don’t live in Hallam anymore. However, for what it’s worth, I’ll offer some assessment. Clegg looks more and more pathetic by the day. However, the same goes for Ed Miliband. Also, completely coincidentally I’m sure, Clegg has ditched the student areas of Sheffield in return for even more rural areas. I loved his comment the other day about manufacturing jobs in his constituency of Sheffield. He’s always trying to play the gritty northern MP card.

So, anyway, it’s difficult to call. I just can’t imagine the Tories winning here again. Labour are, in the long term, likely to become the main contender. But for now I think Clegg is safe in Hallam. He appeals to the sort of wet middle class voter this constituency plays home to.

By: swanarcadian

swanarcadian — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:49:03 +0000

It is a sad state of affairs that we Brits can’t even make jokes about shooting people any more. A gaffe, maybe, but talk about overreaction.

By: Joe James B

Joe James B — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:15:27 +0000

Perhaps Harry Scott-Parker is Jeremy Clarkson?
I used to enjoy reading his “robust” contributions.

It was mentioned on Question Time last night that Jeremy Clarkson is the Lady Gaga of the motoring world.
I confess I did find that funny.