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Labour Voters. Honest question

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Tryingtodobetter82 · 29/12/2025 23:46

I’m not looking to start an argument on this subject. I know it’s a very heated and emotive topic.

I have strong views on political issues. What with algorithms and biased news organisations, it’s very easy to end up only seeing information that confirms what we already believe. Because of that, you don’t often hear the other side of the political divide.

I’m honestly curious whether those who voted Labour at the last General Election, for reference I did not, would vote the same way if there were an early GE in January, purely hypothetical of course.

If so, I’d really appreciate you sharing what you feel they’ve done right so far in their term. I’m asking as I genuinely want to understand different perspectives.

YABU - I would vote labour again
YANBU - I wouldn’t vote for them again (or ever have)

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TheRishi · 31/12/2025 21:42

JWhipple · 31/12/2025 21:08

Oh I'm sorry, please do share how you think Labour will sort out the 14 years of Tory fuckwittery going forward? I'm sure it will be thrilling. Hopefully not nail bitingly so.

But yes, clearly putting someone on the moon was a serious comment and I'm so glad that's what you chose to get angry about. You have the mind of a steel trap.

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Tories made some mistakes but also did a lot of good

JWhipple · 31/12/2025 21:08

Papyrophile · 31/12/2025 20:41

Facetious comments are cheap and easy. Could you even begin to plan a mission to put someone on the moon? Or to develop a solution to begin to solve a 30 year descent into an economic crisis? Which is where the country sits.

If you don't have a constructive thought to contribute, please go back to faffing around with your nails.

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Oh I'm sorry, please do share how you think Labour will sort out the 14 years of Tory fuckwittery going forward? I'm sure it will be thrilling. Hopefully not nail bitingly so.

But yes, clearly putting someone on the moon was a serious comment and I'm so glad that's what you chose to get angry about. You have the mind of a steel trap.

Labour Voters. Honest question
Papyrophile · 31/12/2025 20:45

And to everyone else, who has posted in good faith, a happy new year.

Papyrophile · 31/12/2025 20:41

JWhipple · 31/12/2025 20:28

I know! I'm disgusted that they've not only not fixed it, but they haven't even been arsed to put anyone on the moon. Absolutely disgusting.

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Facetious comments are cheap and easy. Could you even begin to plan a mission to put someone on the moon? Or to develop a solution to begin to solve a 30 year descent into an economic crisis? Which is where the country sits.

If you don't have a constructive thought to contribute, please go back to faffing around with your nails.

JWhipple · 31/12/2025 20:28

araiwa · 30/12/2025 00:46

How shit are labour? They've had 18 months to fix 14 years of the Tories shitting all over the country and they haven't managed it yet.

I know! I'm disgusted that they've not only not fixed it, but they haven't even been arsed to put anyone on the moon. Absolutely disgusting.

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 20:24

Papyrophile · 31/12/2025 20:19

MPs in their own right are fair game, their families are not, just my opinion. So yes, I was extremely disparaging about Diane Abbott's catastrophic interview with Emma Barnett on Women's Hour. We later learned that she was unwell, no details provided, and she played no further part in the campaign. Personally and politically I think this was the correct, kind and dignified response.

Commenting on politician's errors and misdemeanours is fair game. Angela Rayner's attempt to minimise stamp duty is a legitimate gotcha. If you are in the public eye and being paid from the public purse, then the rule is "whiter than Persil". Tulip Siddiq facing corruption charges in Pakistan as an associate for Sheikh Hasina probably says more about Pakistani politics than her implication, but her record as a landlord which came out at approximately the same time does influence my view.

Bangladeshi politics, to be fair.

Papyrophile · 31/12/2025 20:19

MPs in their own right are fair game, their families are not, just my opinion. So yes, I was extremely disparaging about Diane Abbott's catastrophic interview with Emma Barnett on Women's Hour. We later learned that she was unwell, no details provided, and she played no further part in the campaign. Personally and politically I think this was the correct, kind and dignified response.

Commenting on politician's errors and misdemeanours is fair game. Angela Rayner's attempt to minimise stamp duty is a legitimate gotcha. If you are in the public eye and being paid from the public purse, then the rule is "whiter than Persil". Tulip Siddiq facing corruption charges in Pakistan as an associate for Sheikh Hasina probably says more about Pakistani politics than her implication, but her record as a landlord which came out at approximately the same time does influence my view.

MandingoAteMyBaby · 31/12/2025 19:47

BIossomtoes · 31/12/2025 19:11

And denuded his party of all the decent old school Tories who were its redeeming feature. And of course there was the illegal prorogation of parliament …

Not forgetting he hid in a fridge

Strikethepower · 31/12/2025 19:35

I thought the last Tory Gov were a bag of shite - in terms of how they managed the economy and society. I am not impressed with Labour's contributions and I have no clue how I would vote in the next election - LIb dems being out because they would sell women out in a heart beat. I have never felt so disillusioned with the political pile of shit that is on offer.

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 19:28

BIossomtoes · 31/12/2025 19:11

And denuded his party of all the decent old school Tories who were its redeeming feature. And of course there was the illegal prorogation of parliament …

I’m with you on the first bit. Though I think the pendulum will swing back when the Tories rebuild.

As to proroguing, seriously? Governments lose in court all the time. It’s not a criminal matter to breach administrative law.

BIossomtoes · 31/12/2025 19:11

And denuded his party of all the decent old school Tories who were its redeeming feature. And of course there was the illegal prorogation of parliament …

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 18:34

And supported Ukraine more solidly than any other leader.

TheRishi · 31/12/2025 18:33

TheRishi · 31/12/2025 18:26

Johnson did a lot of good things on renewable and the climate.

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And did the vaccine rollout well

TheRishi · 31/12/2025 18:26

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:15

Glad to hear.

Can you point out where I told or insinuated lies?

Johnson was a disaster for the UK and the Tory party imo.

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Johnson did a lot of good things on renewable and the climate.

TheRishi · 31/12/2025 18:25

PandoraSocks · 31/12/2025 17:44

Plenty of that about Starmer plus the absolutely vile personal comments about Rayner.

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Rayner herself was horrible and called the entire opposition party "scum"

PandoraSocks · 31/12/2025 18:24

Ach, it's NYE. Peace and love everyone and Happy New Year.

Excited Happy New Year GIF
DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 18:23

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:20

You have nothing then 😂

Nice talking to you.

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🙄

EasternStandard · 31/12/2025 18:21

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:20

You have nothing then 😂

Nice talking to you.

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Well no not nothing.

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:20

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 18:17

Why would you ‘question’ Sunak’s dealing with his family? You have no reason to do that.

’Question’ is a pathetic attempt to cover your insinuations.

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You have nothing then 😂

Nice talking to you.

EasternStandard · 31/12/2025 18:19

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:18

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@DenizenOfAisleOfShamepost covers it

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:18

EasternStandard · 31/12/2025 18:14

Ok well prepare for unsubstantiated rumour than as questioning, if you want the same. Don’t complain when Starmer and co get similar. About their personal life, wife, children whatever.

It’s the political world some want. I’d prefer not to for anyone, in answer to your question.

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DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 18:17

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:15

Glad to hear.

Can you point out where I told or insinuated lies?

Johnson was a disaster for the UK and the Tory party imo.

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Why would you ‘question’ Sunak’s dealing with his family? You have no reason to do that.

’Question’ is a pathetic attempt to cover your insinuations.

EasternStandard · 31/12/2025 18:17

PandoraSocks · 31/12/2025 18:14

No, it doesn't make me feel bad at all. Again, not sure why you are making this personal. No-one else is.

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It was a question, either you contributed for Conservative female politicians or didn’t. Many did on here.

TopPocketFind · 31/12/2025 18:15

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 31/12/2025 18:13

I don’t tell or insinuate lies about politicians. Nobody should. Not even you.

As for Johnson, an unlikeable man. But nothing like as bad as Labour’s painted him.

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Glad to hear.

Can you point out where I told or insinuated lies?

Johnson was a disaster for the UK and the Tory party imo.

PandoraSocks · 31/12/2025 18:14

EasternStandard · 31/12/2025 17:55

Idk if you feel bad about that question, maybe it makes you think what you’ve added to the debate about female politicians and how Labour are enduring similar.

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No, it doesn't make me feel bad at all. Again, not sure why you are making this personal. No-one else is.