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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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Cynic17 · 31/03/2025 09:22

I'm assuming you're not Sir Keir's mother, OP?
Why does he need to mention it? He's got a country to run, FFS, and some rather pressing international problems.

We do not need performative tweeting from politicians and public figures. We just want them to do their job. So if he tweets about policy issues and matters of (inter)national importance, that's fine.
Mothers' Day is not important.

thepariscrimefiles · 31/03/2025 09:21

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 31/03/2025 08:07

Presented without comment.

He posted about Mother's Day on Twitter last year as well. Maybe he will just post about Father's Day on Instagram this year as Twitter is now a racist/fascist cesspool thanks to Elon Musk.

Despite my disappointment with this Government (not left wing enough, in case you were wondering), he has spoken very movingly about his close relationship with his mum who was very ill for most of his life, and his difficult relationship with his dad. Therefore, I don't think that he thinks that dads are more important than mums which is why you are trying to imply.

Plus saying 'Presented without comment' is a comment OP.

MojoMoon · 31/03/2025 09:21

Janie, can we get a full list of days that you think the 10 Downing Street Twitter feed should acknowledge?

PinkFrogss · 31/03/2025 09:19

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:01

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

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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.

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:17

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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He did.

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:17

Do you know what he's doing at this very moment, @Janiie ?
Addressing the Immigration Crime Summit and raising questions about trafficking gangs.
I think he's got other things to deal with other than making sure he sent out a message on X as well on Instagram.
Priorities.

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:16

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:09

X is certainly not the platform for celebrating women. He did well to avoid. The thick misogynist trolls puppeted by Musk would certainly have been posting vile abuse if he'd posted that picture of his wife and mother on there.

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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.

BodenCardiganNot · 31/03/2025 09:16

The OP's post is a racist dogwhistle.
Exactly. And shame on MN allowing it to stand. Though it is useful to see who the racists are...

BodenCardiganNot · 31/03/2025 09:15

Racists out in force on this thread.

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:13

Allswellthatendswelll · 31/03/2025 00:23

I'd lose all respect for him if he tweeted "hope all mothers are being spoilt by their loved ones". He's the PM not a PR rep for a chain of pubs.

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Why would he say that?!

What he should have said on the same platform that he wished a happy eid is something like wishing a lovely, happy day to all the Mothers and a peaceful day for those missing their Mums this year.

It isnt about a 'chain of pubs' it about recognising the worth and value of women, I'm surprised so many on here are happy to be brushed under the carpet by our pm.

Lentilweaver · 31/03/2025 09:11

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:09

X is certainly not the platform for celebrating women. He did well to avoid. The thick misogynist trolls puppeted by Musk would certainly have been posting vile abuse if he'd posted that picture of his wife and mother on there.

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Exactly.

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 09:09

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:06

That is lovely however we are talking about KS, who didn't. If you are the PM posting about events that people mark on X then he should have some common sense.

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X is certainly not the platform for celebrating women. He did well to avoid. The thick misogynist trolls puppeted by Musk would certainly have been posting vile abuse if he'd posted that picture of his wife and mother on there.

thepariscrimefiles · 31/03/2025 09:08

Ecocool · 31/03/2025 01:09

He doesn't need to mention Mother's day however he should certainly not mention Eid. We are a christian country. He will never mention any other bloody religion will he. He is a disgrace and I think he is trolling us.

He does mention Christian holidays:

https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1871471657380155855

Eid is as significant for Muslims as Christmas is for Christians. Why shouldn't he mention it? Less than 50% of people in the UK identify as Christian. The OP's post is a racist dogwhistle.

https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1871471657380155855

WibbleyPie · 31/03/2025 09:08

Evaka · 31/03/2025 09:02

This is the maddest thing I've seen on here. U OK hun?

I agree, I mean I'm not a political expert or anything but I think I'd rather he was running the country than trying to be some SM influencer.
Sure there's plenty to slate him for, for the way he's doing that job rather than what he does or doesn't post on SM. 🤷🏼‍♀️

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:08

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:06

That is lovely however we are talking about KS, who didn't. If you are the PM posting about events that people mark on X then he should have some common sense.

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Yes he did. Someone upthread linked his Instagram page.

Topseyt123 · 31/03/2025 09:07

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 31/03/2025 00:37

OK, thought there may have been more support for mothers day on MUMSnet but I guess I misjudged!

Thanks anyway I guess.

Oh dear!

I'm actually surprised that anyone gives a shiny shite what Keir Starmer or any other Prime Minister says or does about such piffle as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day etc.

If they mention it or acknowledge it fine. If they don't then absolutely no big deal at all.

Before you ask, I am not a defender of any politicians. I am the mother of three adult DDs. These occasions are something for families to acknowledge amongst themselves if they wish to.

Do people really go seeking tweets from Prime Ministers and other politicians about this!?

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:06

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:03

Also, @Janiie - when I wished my colleague Eid Mubarak yesterday, do you know what she replied:
"Happy Mother's Day and Happy Easter".

That is lovely however we are talking about KS, who didn't. If you are the PM posting about events that people mark on X then he should have some common sense.

Snugglemonkey · 31/03/2025 09:06

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 30/03/2025 23:35

Am looking for the other thread but at 10am I would definitely have given it a bit longer before wondering (or posting)!

If he's not going to do Twitter properly he should probably leave. What could be the aim of feeding different platforms different content?

I don't like the man, but this is ridiculous. Really ridiculous.

Bestfootforward11 · 31/03/2025 09:05

Can’t say it occurred to me even if think if K Starmer had said anything about Mother’s Day!

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:04

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:01

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

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That's why he mentioned it.

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:04

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:03

We are talking about KS. Who posted about eid on X but not Mother's Day. Not very inclusive is it.

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Someone has just linked that he did so on Instagram.
What on earth is the problem? I don't get it.

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:03

Also, @Janiie - when I wished my colleague Eid Mubarak yesterday, do you know what she replied:
"Happy Mother's Day and Happy Easter".

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:03

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:02

Eh? Who is forgetting women?
I've managed to say Ramandan Mubarak and Happy Mother's Day.
Oh, and I also wished my neighbours Happy Diwali.

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We are talking about KS. Who posted about eid on X but not Mother's Day. Not very inclusive is it.

Evaka · 31/03/2025 09:02

This is the maddest thing I've seen on here. U OK hun?

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 09:02

Janiie · 31/03/2025 09:00

Exactly. But forget about all those pesky women, many bringing up the next generation single handedly. Let's say happy ramadan instead.

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Eh? Who is forgetting women?
I've managed to say Ramandan Mubarak and Happy Mother's Day.
Oh, and I also wished my neighbours Happy Diwali.