Page 8 | Keir Starmer ignoring Mother's Day

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 2025-03-30T22:12:51+00:00

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.

RainingRoses · 31/03/2025 11:37

Whatafustercluck · 31/03/2025 11:34

No, it's some sort of Islamophobia. Scratch the surface a tiny bit and it's everywhere. We may still be a Christian country (47%), but 37% have 'no religion' at all, and the second most common religion is Islam. If 'Happy Eid' (a worldwide event) on X (a worldwide platform) triggers so many people, you've got to understand that this isn't really about Mother's Day at all (an event celebrated only within the UK at this time of year).

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He has also posted about Hanukkah, Yom Kippur and Diwali, as well as Christmas, yet it’s only Eid that’s got the lunatics riled up. Says it all really.

Whatafustercluck · 31/03/2025 11:34

beAsensible1 · 31/03/2025 11:01

it is some sort of reform bot comms push.

loads of "people" complaining that the didn't wish a "happy lent" when that is not a thing, because he wished a happy eid. when he will obviously wish a happy easter.

he also did happy Hanukah. everyone needs to get a grip.

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No, it's some sort of Islamophobia. Scratch the surface a tiny bit and it's everywhere. We may still be a Christian country (47%), but 37% have 'no religion' at all, and the second most common religion is Islam. If 'Happy Eid' (a worldwide event) on X (a worldwide platform) triggers so many people, you've got to understand that this isn't really about Mother's Day at all (an event celebrated only within the UK at this time of year).

IsoldeWagner · 31/03/2025 11:34

CurlewKate · 31/03/2025 11:29

I heard Starmer uses his crumby knife to spread his marmite on his toast. And he puts the milk in first.

Too far.
I've read that he thinks Mary Berry's cakes are dull.

ERthree · 31/03/2025 11:31

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.

Why did he mention Ramadan ?

CurlewKate · 31/03/2025 11:29

I heard Starmer uses his crumby knife to spread his marmite on his toast. And he puts the milk in first.

JassyRadlett · 31/03/2025 11:28

Janiie · 31/03/2025 11:25

Which not one person has said.

Rather, if the pm is going to dabble in social media he must be consistent and inclusive.

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Downing St are never allowed to change their social media strategy to reflect changing usage patterns or their objectives, because the professionally offended who already dislike him will feel justified?

It's an interesting approach. Not a good one, but worthy of study just for what lies beneath.

Janiie · 31/03/2025 11:25

JassyRadlett · 31/03/2025 11:23

"AIBU to be devastated and have my day ruined because the Prime Minister didn't wish me a happy Mother's Day on my social media platform of choice" is pretty barrel-scraping, even for MN around Mother's Day.

Which not one person has said.

Rather, if the pm is going to dabble in social media he must be consistent and inclusive.

JassyRadlett · 31/03/2025 11:23

"AIBU to be devastated and have my day ruined because the Prime Minister didn't wish me a happy Mother's Day on my social media platform of choice" is pretty barrel-scraping, even for MN around Mother's Day.

Whatafustercluck · 31/03/2025 11:20

Comtesse · 31/03/2025 10:08

Seriously? Have you completely lost your sense of proportion?

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I don't think some have a sense of proportion to begin with tbh.

Eskarina1 · 31/03/2025 11:19

Alltheprettyseahorses · 31/03/2025 10:24

Has anyone saying that Starmer has more important things to do than post on twitter about Mothers' Day said the same about his twitter posts for Ramadan, Eid or Fathers' Day? There's a lot to be unpacked from that, not least it being somehow seen as acceptable to minimise and show contempt for traditions concerning mothers.

Let's unpack why we think a commercial holiday telling us that we deserve a lie in once a year for carrying the mental load all year round is an important, women affirming holiday. At its best, it's a day for individuals to celebrate their mother/mother figures and an excuse to have family time. From a religious perspective, it's a break from the boredom of lent food and a time to reconnect with your roots. At it's worst, it's misogynistic and reinforces stereotypes about the role of mothers and our desire for flowers. Mostly, it's just an excuse to sell things.

Eskarina1 · 31/03/2025 11:01

MrsSunshine2b · 31/03/2025 10:25

What do you mean by "Lent"? Would you like him to post 40 times to confirm it's still Lent?

Having celebrated lent throughout my childhood, I'm sure if Maggie Thatcher had acknowledged my hardship in not eating sweets for a month I'd have felt much better.

Still she wasn't recognising the single most important day in the calendar for millions of British people either so I guess I can't be offended.

beAsensible1 · 31/03/2025 11:01

LavenderBlue19 · 30/03/2025 23:22

I really don't think it's Keir Starmer himself writing the tweets 🙄

People are looking to be offended - I bet this was hyped up by a Reform-affiliated account. Mother's Day is a personal, family thing, it's nothing to do with the Prime Minister. Ramadan is more of a cultural thing, the same as he would wish people Happy Christmas.

And what's Lent got to do with anything?

it is some sort of reform bot comms push.

loads of "people" complaining that the didn't wish a "happy lent" when that is not a thing, because he wished a happy eid. when he will obviously wish a happy easter.

he also did happy Hanukah. everyone needs to get a grip.

Over40Overdating · 31/03/2025 10:59

If that’s your biggest worry about what this government are doing or not doing, may I suggest you count your blessings, and get a life? Not necessarily in that order.

SapphireSeptember · 31/03/2025 10:59

People are upset about the PM not mentioning Lent? Seriously? Some Christian denominations don't even practice Lent (I know mine doesn't.) Obviously individual members can if they wish, and some people who give up whatever for Lent aren't Christians, they just do it for themselves. (After my ex-H told me about his cousin who gave up chocolate for Lent and then became allergic to it I decided I wasn't going to risk it!)

RedToothBrush · 31/03/2025 10:55

Someone tell me this is a wind up.

HowardTJMoon · 31/03/2025 10:53

Ecocool · 31/03/2025 10:25

YANBU. He's a disgrace. He's trolling us now. I think he's trying to stir up trouble in the UK.

Carry on being outraged at the things you're told to be outraged about.

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 31/03/2025 10:51

SeriaMau · 31/03/2025 10:32

I bet both Churchill and Thatcher posted happy Mother’s Day on their insta accounts. How things have changed. It’s a disgrace.

🤣🤣🤣

Thedogscollar · 31/03/2025 10:48

@DangerQuakeRhinoSnake If you want to be pissed off with someone try the weasel that is Justin Welby saying he would forgive the prolific child sex offender if he was still alive.
Now that is sickening.

Alltheprettyseahorses · 31/03/2025 10:42

MakeYourOwnMusicStartYourOwnDance · 31/03/2025 10:39

Mother's Day is personal, though.
(For those complaining about Fathers Day too, so is that.)
I'd not want to put anything personal about my family on Twitter either, as the amount of shit comments/abuse you get under articles/totally innocuous, innocent posts about "happy mother's day to my mum/wife etc" either.
Underneath would be filled with people shouting"WHAT ABOUT THE BOATS THO?!
or worse.
Why would you want to invite all that crap underneath an acknowledgement to your mum?!

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Fair pont, so I've had a look at the post. He's been shredded on insta too.

MakeYourOwnMusicStartYourOwnDance · 31/03/2025 10:39

Janiie · 31/03/2025 10:33

I'm sure all religious events are also a massive commercial marketers delight?

I am trying to align something, true. If you are a pm or in his comms teams and bother to post on X then you post about all other important events too. Even those that are aimed at women.

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Mother's Day is personal, though.
(For those complaining about Fathers Day too, so is that.)
I'd not want to put anything personal about my family on Twitter either, as the amount of shit comments/abuse you get under articles/totally innocuous, innocent posts about "happy mother's day to my mum/wife etc" either.
Underneath would be filled with people shouting"WHAT ABOUT THE BOATS THO?!
or worse.
Why would you want to invite all that crap underneath an acknowledgement to your mum?!

RainingRoses · 31/03/2025 10:38

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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No. Mother’s Day celebrates mothers. Not all women are mothers.

International Women’s Day celebrates women. And the PM posted about IWD. So what’s the issue?

GCAcademic · 31/03/2025 10:36

Janiie · 31/03/2025 10:11

No. I mean tbh I do think a pm and his comms team should have more important things to do than tweet but if they're going to bother they should be consistent and inclusive.

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I agree. He didn't post about Eid on Instagram at all. He only mentioned Mothers' Day. That's not very inclusive of him at all. I'm outraged, actually.

Alltheprettyseahorses · 31/03/2025 10:35

MakeYourOwnMusicStartYourOwnDance · 31/03/2025 10:33

Maybe try asking this question over on the FWR board instead of trying to make this thread more crackers than it already is.

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Yes this thread is crackers. But not necessarily the OP.

BIWI · 31/03/2025 10:34

The thread that keeps on giving ...

Alltheprettyseahorses · 31/03/2025 10:33

BIWI · 31/03/2025 10:32

Addressing the point? Which point would you like me to address?!

Double standards maybe?