So frustrated with the lack of actual effective governing by our current government. Lifelong labour voter and hoped for rapid, pragmatic solutions to domestic problems and considered leadership on international issues. Instead we get bogged down in murky political appointments and constant U-turns on poorly thought through policies.
Every sympathy to the victims of Epstein and his co-offenders. Those culpable should be investigated and brought to justice however powerful / rich. But this current media storm and government instability should never have happened. One instance of inappropriate and / or illegal behaviour in a public office and that's it - no further government appointments should be allowed. One strike and you are out for life. It is a privilege to form part of our government not a personal opportunity to gain wealth, power or escape the law.
My heart hurts reading about 3 more young people dead this week in knife attacks. What is this government doing about tackling knife crime? I have no idea. Banning online sales of knives (except cutlery)? Automatic custodial sentence for carrying a knife? Knife amnesty? Prison for those selling knives to minors? All of these could be introduced quickly and make a difference. While this government flails about young people are dying.
Also don't understand why Labour keep going after the most vulnerable in our society to reduce benefit spending. Most of the electorate agree the welfare system is too complex and unaffordable but random cuts and changes are unpopular and divisive. The whole system needs radically redesigning to be fit for the world we live in now and not just tweaking a system designed 100 years ago.
Just two examples. There are many more!
AIBU to be so frustrated how Labour are letting us down. Anyone else sick of it? What can we do?