Sentences with phrase «permanent opposition»

At the very least they want to be in power not permanent opposition, joining a party with 8 MPs isn't going to provide a route to government anytime soon.

Diane has been in permanent opposition since being elected backing the 1980's.

Enjoy permanent opposition.

The «New Atheism» sets science and religion in permanent opposition, with the ultimate triumph of the former being only a matter of time.

If Labour loses those «stay» votes it is likely to remain in permanent opposition or stay short of a majority.»

Oh and while we are at it the Labour Party better get used to permanent opposition and the country to eternal Tory hegemony if FPTP is retained, because by the time the Tory boundary review and reduction of seats (that will happen regardless of the outcome of the referendum) is finished in 2013 none of us will ever see a Labour majority again.

Mr. Bloomberg had a permanent opposition in a Democratic City Council and a vociferous critic in Gifford Miller, the speaker for his first term.