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Thirty year's ago today, the fall of the Berlin Wall. " A Definitive Moment and Triumph for Liberal Democracy ".

Corbyn and Lib Dem / SNP alliance still firmly on course for Downing Street. The numbers required for an outright Conservative Party working majority in the Commons simply do not stack up at present. The biggest threat to a future Conservative Government being elected and delivering Brexit is Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage refususal to agree an electoral pact.

UK Banking stocks may need to be put on the back -burner quite soon, may be worth a quick speculative punt on Metro Bank ( 5% down) before the close of market today.

heardy. Play the Market Maker's at their own game. Invest where others fear to tread, Bull markets may make you feel confident, but bear markets will make you rich. to be successful in today's fast and ever changing uncertain markets, believe in yourself and keep to a well proven flexible investing strategy plan.

The Dow Jones now standing at an record all - time high. FTSE 100 has showed remarkable resilience throughout 2019 despite Brexit uncertainty and global growth fears.

False market or true value market, companies appear to sit on very attractive valuations with investors continuing to show serene confidence in the current market conditions and future economic global growth outlook.

Takeover target very unlikely. Labour have already stated if elected, they will launch a new Public Inquiry into UK banks and other financial institutions and may want to question and act upon Lloyds dominant position in the UK mortgage and credit card market.

Corbyn is a weak and indecisive leader with a mistaken sense of priorities. The real power behind the Labour Party is John McDonnell, lexicon of the hard left and a true maverick marxist.

OXO42 " Brexit or no Brexit" the UKs long history of inovation and entrepreneurial spirit will remain at the forefront of today's fast changing technological and economic global economy.

DRS1 Absolutely Not.
4000 BP shares 488 - 516 = 28P = £1120
Dealing costs £5. 95 x 2
Stamp Duty £ 97.60
Profit approx £ 1017

4500 HSBC shares 581 - 597 = 16p = £720
Dealing cost £5.95 x 2
Stamp Duty £ 133.87
Profit Approx £ 574

Special dividend, Buybacks ! Lloyds immediate concern, and will need to be factored in, is what will be the effect of extra Banking Regulation and a huge increase in the Bank Levy, will have on the future potential earnings of the bank if Corbyn is elected.

Lloyds "cash cow" Yes but for "Who" Treasury or Shareholders.

Nothing exciting here for Lloyds and the market in general, sideway's trading on wafer-thin margins, very small profits to be gained today.

Current HSBC and BP share high enough for me now anyone who bought on my recommedation for a quick trade on the 30th october will be now be sat on a nice profit, it may be the time to cash in unless you want to qualify for the BP quarterly dividend payment on the 7th November.

The average effective tax rate of the major FTSE five banks was 42% in 2017, almost double the average effective tax rate of 23% paid by FTSE companies as a whole.

Boomer HSBC Hong Kong or Singapore.

Wasred Your15.23 Post. Winston Churchill statesman and protector of the British Empire. Bessie Braddock no- nonsense straightforward talking socialist legend MP for liverpool, from completely differently ends of the of the political spectrum, it would be interesting to know what they would both have to say on today's politically sensitve snowflake MPS.

Newboy58. There are many controversial arguments debates and book's published on the famous quotes of Winston Churchill, until any new credible evidence is uncovered to the true origins and author of the quote , Winston Churchill must remain credited with that particular famous quote.
ATB.

Wids Agree, In the wrong hands Democracy can be dangerous and lethal.

The best argument against democracy is a five - minute conversation with the average voter. Winston Churchill.
The great thing about democracy it gives every voter a chance to do something stupid. Art Spander.

Holly1964, like yourself i voted remain, if democracy is to continue to flourish in this country Parliament and the people must respect the 2016 Referendum result, if Boris fails to negotiate an electoral pact with the Brexit Party we are facing a Corbyn- led SNP coalition, the most - left wing Government in British history and would plunge the country into total economic chaos and would lead to the break- up of the United Kingdom. It would also be pretty ruinous for holders of UK banking sector shares.

Boris, for the sake of the country " swallow Your Pride " and do the right thing, negotiate an electoral pact with Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party. " You Know It Makes Sense " !

Troajan, Management or Private Equity buyout will probably be the most favorable option and solution for Metro Bank and its shareholders, Lloyds needs time to fully integrate the recently acquired Tesco mortgage book into the group before embarking on further aqusititions.

Troajan, Lloyds are in the process of closing " Bricks and mortar " branches rather than opening them, probably more to do with friday takeover chatter and rumours swirling around city trading desks.

Only one deal on the table a " Rainbow Alliance / Coalition" between the Lib Dems, SNP and Labour. The numbers simply do not stack up for Conservative Party.