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Keir Starmer ignoring Mother's Day

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DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 30/03/2025 23:12

AIBU to think it's a bit of a glaring omission?

Nothing on Twix today except something about Ramadan, and an RT about Myanmar.

Lots of upset on there about him ignoring Lent too.

It's probably too late to expect anything now.

What's his objective here? It feels so... deliberate. And bizarre.

Fully expecting some to accuse me of dog whistling. But I'd still be interested in why they think he's done it.

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Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:36

'There have been loads of posts on here about disappointing Mother's Days where husbands and kids have forgotten and arranged nothing, or the OP spends the day waiting on her toxic MIL, or from Mumsnetters who are estranged from their mums.'

We seee loads of posts on here about disappointing Christmases, birthdays, weddings and holidays. I'm not sure what your point is.

If he posts on X then he should recognise all important events on that day.

Inclusivity, it shouldn't need pointing out to our pm.

ExtraOnions · 31/03/2025 09:35

The Prime Minister says “Happy Eid” because he is a global leader, and is saying it to communities and governments around the world.

Little Englanders are so isolationist, they seem to think he shouod only be posting to people in the UK.

SallyWD · 31/03/2025 09:32

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:29

It has evolved to become a celebration of Mothers. Or do you buy flowers and chocolates for the mother church?

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Yep and he posted about it. Just not on X. He also did a very good post for International Women's Day. Perhaps people need to focus on the real issues like KS and other prime ministers are doing.

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:32

PinkFrogss · 31/03/2025 09:30

Well no, it’s a marketing gimmick celebrating mothers. Not all women are mothers. Didn’t you know?

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But all mothers are women.

It is far more than a marketing gimmick for many.

thepariscrimefiles · 31/03/2025 09:31

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:01

Because it is an important date for many. Didn't you know?

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There have been loads of posts on here about disappointing Mother's Days where husbands and kids have forgotten and arranged nothing, or the OP spends the day waiting on her toxic MIL, or from Mumsnetters who are estranged from their mums.

Who the fuck would be genuinely upset because Keir Starmer didn't wish them Happy Mother's Day? An utter twat, that's who. As previous posters have said, the only Prime Ministers that have previously posted about Mother's Day were Liz Truss and Boris in the context of the pandemic.

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:31

DonaldMacRonald · 31/03/2025 09:30

Can't you just say "oops I was wrong, he has posted on social media" instead of continuing, despite being wrong, and making yourself look silly and like you've got some kind of axe to grind against him?

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Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:31

Fatrosrhun · 31/03/2025 09:27

Why on earth should he mention Mother’s Day? Or Lent? What next, The Easter Bunny? Nothing to do with politics or running the country.

Yes one would expect the PM to mention Easter. Not the Easter Bunny, no.

Look. If he's going to use X then he must be inclusive and consistent that is all.

Fargo79 · 31/03/2025 09:30

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 31/03/2025 08:07

Presented without comment.

Basically a mirror of the Mother's Day post he made on social media, then.

Couldn't give a fuck if he posts about Mother's Day or Father's Day. Give even less of a fuck that "he posted on Insta but not Twitter". You obviously don't like him, which is fine, but why not just talk about any legitimate criticisms you have of him as PM? Instead of this silliness.

RancidRuby · 31/03/2025 09:30

Good lord, OP. Get a bloody grip, moaning about such a non issue is totally pathetic.

PinkFrogss · 31/03/2025 09:30

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:22

If he is bothering post on Twitter/X about important events for people then yes, he needs to be consistent.

Mother's Day is not equal to Valentines day. One is celebrating women.

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Well no, it’s a marketing gimmick celebrating mothers. Not all women are mothers. Didn’t you know?

DonaldMacRonald · 31/03/2025 09:30

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 31/03/2025 00:01

Yeh he did not post it to all platforms though. He could have done a text only one for X and it would have saved a lot of gnashing 😄

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Can't you just say "oops I was wrong, he has posted on social media" instead of continuing, despite being wrong, and making yourself look silly and like you've got some kind of axe to grind against him?

LittleGlowingOblong · 31/03/2025 09:29

TrixieFatell · 30/03/2025 23:19

He posted on Instagram this morning about his mum and his wife.

The Lent thing is weird, why would he mention that? I imagine he will post about Easter. People look too much into things to get their knickers in a twist about.

Isn’t Lent on a level with Ramadan, though? If he tweeted about one he should tweet about the other. Mother’s Day has its origins in Lent.

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:29

SallyWD · 31/03/2025 09:26

If you care about British, Christian traditions you'll know that mothers day traditionally has nothing to do with women but refers to the mother church.

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It has evolved to become a celebration of Mothers. Or do you buy flowers and chocolates for the mother church?

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 31/03/2025 09:28

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:25

They don't care about mothers' day. They care about the fact that he said "Eid".

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I suspect this is the case too.

Fatrosrhun · 31/03/2025 09:27

Why on earth should he mention Mother’s Day? Or Lent? What next, The Easter Bunny? Nothing to do with politics or running the country.

Pancakeflipper · 31/03/2025 09:27

Thoughts and prayers with those going out of their way to be offended. Must make enjoying life difficult.

SallyWD · 31/03/2025 09:27

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:25

They don't care about mothers' day. They care about the fact that he said "Eid".

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Indeed

SallyWD · 31/03/2025 09:26

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:22

If he is bothering post on Twitter/X about important events for people then yes, he needs to be consistent.

Mother's Day is not equal to Valentines day. One is celebrating women.

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If you care about British, Christian traditions you'll know that mothers day traditionally has nothing to do with women but refers to the mother church.

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 31/03/2025 09:26

Oh god really? The social media intern probably forgot to check the “Twitter/X” box on the social media scheduling software so it only posted to Instagram and Facebook. I really don’t care if my PM wishes me Happy Mothers Day and I’m not analysing which messages are posted on which platforms - much better things to do! Who even solely uses X these days anyway, with a fascist at the helm?

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:25

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:24

Thoughts and prayers. You are obviously very upset by the PM only validating mums on Facebook and Instagram.

You can at least console yourself that Elon knows the importance of mothers, having created many in his quest for white supremacy. You're doing your bit for mums by supporting X. #rightsideofhistory

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zingally · 31/03/2025 09:25

I honestly give zero fucks whether he tweets about mothers day! I'd rather he got on with the much more important business of running the country.

What a bizarre thing to be upset about!

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:25

SallyWD · 31/03/2025 09:23

Why though? They don't compare. It's like comparing father's day to Christmas. Mothering Sunday originally referred to returning to your mother church where you were baptised. It was nothing to do with mothers.
Unlike previous PM's he cared enough to post about mothers day on other forums. If this is what you worry about given what else is happening in the world, I really do despair.

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They don't care about mothers' day. They care about the fact that he said "Eid".

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:24

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:16

I didn't want to see his wife and mum on there. I'm not bothered about his fanily pics. If he is going to the bother of wishing happy eid on X he should have also wished everyone Happy Mother's Day.

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Thoughts and prayers. You are obviously very upset by the PM only validating mums on Facebook and Instagram.

You can at least console yourself that Elon knows the importance of mothers, having created many in his quest for white supremacy. You're doing your bit for mums by supporting X. #rightsideofhistory

SallyWD · 31/03/2025 09:23

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:16

I didn't want to see his wife and mum on there. I'm not bothered about his fanily pics. If he is going to the bother of wishing happy eid on X he should have also wished everyone Happy Mother's Day.

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Why though? They don't compare. It's like comparing father's day to Christmas. Mothering Sunday originally referred to returning to your mother church where you were baptised. It was nothing to do with mothers.
Unlike previous PM's he cared enough to post about mothers day on other forums. If this is what you worry about given what else is happening in the world, I really do despair.

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:22

PinkFrogss · 31/03/2025 09:19

Does he specifically need to post on X about any day that is a special day for many, what difference does it make?

Valentines day is a special day to many and he didn’t post anything for that. Other posters have pointed out other prime ministers didn’t post for Mother’s Day.

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If he is bothering post on Twitter/X about important events for people then yes, he needs to be consistent.

Mother's Day is not equal to Valentines day. One is celebrating women.