Prediction Thread; 2022

[Bob8]

Obviously, we will all be completely wrong.

But, I do see a tough few years ahead for the Government, whomever they might be.

And an artificial boost to the opposition parties.  

As everything is topsy-turvy these days, the Labour party opposition getting a boost could be a disaster for them.  If Corbyn does not beocme more popular, but remains strong enough to stay as Labour leader.  

But, we could have a resurrgent UKIP in a few years and a Consrevative party trying to declare war on the EU to avoid ripping into each other over the betrayals of Brexit.  

The ones who really lost out are the Monster Raving Loonies, who after decades of being painfully unfunny, could have had their breakthrough.

Anyone have predictions for 2022?

[JohnM]

Yes. 

 

Oh, you want to know what it is?

 

My prediction is that 2022 is five years away. The rest I'm not sure about,

 

 

[ckn]

Conservatives get a 150 seat majority after Labour split into New Old Labour and New New Labour in 2018 then spend the next four years ignoring the world except for fighting with their old Labour colleagues.  The law suit alone over the party assets bankrupts both parties and both go into the 2022 election with begging bowls outside of train stations, the youth of the day encourage fights between the rival parties' representatives for £5 for the winner.

Lib Dems start saying rude things about the government after they royally screw up the country because of Brexit.  Two more people decide to vote Lib Dem.

The Kippers make a comeback under Saint Nigel, pointing fingers at continental Europe and complaining that no-one will talk to us, and it's all the EU's fault.  Vote Kipper to protest that the EU still have us on hold for a trade deal while they try to find an interpreter for Boris.  Kippers get one seat while Nigel fails to get elected by two votes.

The Tories ride off into another 5 year Parliament under the firm leadership of Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Nicola Sturgeon secures all bar one of the Scottish MP slots, not really surprising given the Tory-led boundary reform changes Scotland to only two seats, The Scottish Borders and The Weird Parts North of Galashiels.

[gingerjon]

Parksider makes a coherent post.

[Kayakman]

Scotland and Northern Ireland petition to join Dominion of Canada as new provinces.  England and Wales also considering joining...TWP  will be champions of Super League.  A thriving rugby league system throughout Canada...Parksider attending and cheering at all Wolfpack games (has become a season ticket holder and is current President of the Fan Club).

Never say never.

[JonM]

No chance. President Trump will have invaded Canada after his re-election in 2020.

[Maximus Decimus]

If Labour win:

A massively unpopular Labour party get devestated in the election. The wave of populism that got them elected soon dissipates after they are unable to do much of what they said without costs skyrocketing and infighting leads to the impression of a chaotic shambles.

Regardless of the deal on Brexit, the inevitable effects will see them blamed for 'selling us out.'  Farage will return and UKIP will recover but not to stop the Tories.

 

If the Tories win:

Things will tick over as usual, with more cuts until Brexit. The aftershock of this will be sudden and severe leading to a national crisis of some sort. The Tories will take the brunt of Brexit and Labour regardless of their leader will surge in the polls with a pro-European Lib Dems also benefitting. Farage will attempt a return but with little effect as the Brexit brand will be toxic. 

 

Happy times all round!

[JohnM]

..and we think rugby league has problems!!!

[Bleep1673]

I think Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will be won by Turkey

Superleague will be won by Wigan (yawn)

FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be won by Spain

F1 will be won by Verstappen

[Tommygilf]

4 hours ago, ckn said:

Conservatives get a 150 seat majority after Labour split into New Old Labour and New New Labour in 2018 then spend the next four years ignoring the world except for fighting with their old Labour colleagues.  The law suit alone over the party assets bankrupts both parties and both go into the 2022 election with begging bowls outside of train stations, the youth of the day encourage fights between the rival parties' representatives for £5 for the winner.

Lib Dems start saying rude things about the government after they royally screw up the country because of Brexit.  Two more people decide to vote Lib Dem.

The Kippers make a comeback under Saint Nigel, pointing fingers at continental Europe and complaining that no-one will talk to us, and it's all the EU's fault.  Vote Kipper to protest that the EU still have us on hold for a trade deal while they try to find an interpreter for Boris.  Kippers get one seat while Nigel fails to get elected by two votes.

The Tories ride off into another 5 year Parliament under the firm leadership of Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Nicola Sturgeon secures all bar one of the Scottish MP slots, not really surprising given the Tory-led boundary reform changes Scotland to only two seats, The Scottish Borders and The Weird Parts North of Galashiels.

 

[Kayakman]

3 hours ago, JonM said:

No chance. President Trump will have invaded Canada after his re-election in 2020.

They already tried this in the War of 1812 and look how it turned out for them.  You know the line about history repeating itself!

[JonM]

Just now, Kayakman said:

They already tried this in the War of 1812 and look how it turned out for them.  You know the line about history repeating itself!

Always interesting to read US accounts of that war. For some reason the capture of Washington DC and the burning of the White House seems to get played down.

[Kayakman]

10 minutes ago, JonM said:

Always interesting to read US accounts of that war. For some reason the capture of Washington DC and the burning of the White House seems to get played down.

Exactly...same as the Naysayers of the success of the Wolfpack.  Called revisionist  history.

[Robin Evans]

54-40 my fat ar se

[Derwent]

Whichever party is in power people will still be declaring that the NHS is in crisis, schools are underfunded, nobody gets paid enough and public services are a disgrace. The more things change the more they stay the same.

[Wiltshire Rhino]

In 2022 Brexit will have been such a great success for Britain that countries will want to leave the EU to become part of the United Kingdom. 

 

Oh, and Rugby League will be the biggest sport in the whole wide world! 

[LeeF]

8 hours ago, gingerjon said:

Parksider makes a coherent post.

Not a chance. It's only 5 years away

[LeeF]

Bradford Bulls VIII come out of Admin for the 8th time with 2 clowns called Ralph & Nigel in charge and are given a place in Super League but with a 42 point deduction

[Futtocks]

8 hours ago, JonM said:

No chance. President Trump will have invaded Canada after his re-election in 2020.

He'll get side-stepped by Prime Minister Billy Slater.

But it will be Warrington's year!

And everything else will be Nigel Wood's fault. Probably.

[shrek]

I'll be mocking you all from an independent Scotland as you approach your General election!

Not brave enough to predict which year I'll see the light and move away from the bright lights of Wigan though!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Mm, five years from now. Just enough time for Hornets to win Super League !

[JonM]

2 hours ago, Futtocks said:

But it will be Warrington's year!

We have a winner!

[Wolford6]

 

Oh, if only ...

Diane Abbott will be leader of the Labour / SDP coalition and Prime Minister following a mass Tory defection to UKIP ... losing the majority by 1 seat. She's late for her meeting with the queen because she can't find a London copper to ask the way. Well, on her budgeted on £300 per annum salary , all the coppers are having to moonlight at Teresa May luxury care homes, or deal recycled drugs and work shifts in the false terrorist passports office. She eventually finds one on duty outside an Albino Charity Home, but delays leaving to have a good rant about how they haven't got any black residents.

Teresa May can't handle the loss of power. She resigns her seat and intends to spend her days touring the country, ordering men to put the bins out. Spreadsheet Phil gets a job with Paddy Power. Bojo goes into showbiz and changes his name to Fred Emney.

David Davis decides to stay on, but as leader of UKIP. He quits his office at Brussels with alacrity, pausing only to place a kipper behind a radiator in JC Juncker's unattended office. Juncker won't be back till after his usual eight week holiday and he'll appreciate the sea air when he returns.

Labour got its winning margin because it retained the Bradford West seat ... no surprise considering there was a 123% turnout, with only 79% of those being postal votes.

Unfortunately, Yvette Cooper lost her seat, then revealed why she hasn't smiled in 15 years ... she's missing a front top tooth. Sarah Champion held her seat in a tight scrap ... good job she'd had some practice in her first marriage.

John McDonnell will instigate a show trial to prosecute Brother Corbyn for failing to win the 2017 election ... only to be forced to admit under questioning from prosecuting advocate Sally Bercow that he also went to public school, always travels first class and often has a chat with Shadow by the champagne shelf in Waitrose.

Nick Clegg is offered a key job in Brussels ... locking the gates of the Bosnia Embassy every night after the last chauffer-driven limousine has left.

Tim Farron retains his seat and reveals he has a criminal record ... It's a Sin by the Pet Shop Boys