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The Labour Leader race is hotting up!

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ShadeofViolet · 20/05/2010 08:08

So its not just going to be the Miliband show.

We now have 5 prospective leaders (Dianne Abbott, Ed Balls, Andy Burnham, David Miliband, Ed Miliband)

Who would get your vote?

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Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 21:14

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alicatte · 20/05/2010 21:13

I don't think Dianne Abbott's sons should be brought into it. Any parent would choose the right school for her child sometimes that means you have to move or to pay if the local school on offer just doesn't suit your child. Why blame her for being like any other parent?

AndieWalsh · 20/05/2010 19:41

The private school thing was disappointing - I didn't agree with it, but I did understand it. Hackney comprehensives fail black boys. Even black boys from middle class backgrounds .

On balance, Abbott is more principled than most in politics.

Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 19:37

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Coolfonz · 20/05/2010 19:36

It's true, if she hadn't sent her son to private school (like comprehensives in Hackney aren't that bad, teach your son some grind ffs) I wouldn't have such contempt for her.

Having met her and heard her debate I have to say she's an idiot and a liar. But without the school stuff at least she might have some principles.

On a subjective note, it has to be David Milliband.

  1. He's tall.
  2. He does TV.
  3. He's right wing.

So he has 1 and 2 over the other candidates.

Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 19:36

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skidoodly · 20/05/2010 19:34

I think she's easily the best in that field. I would vote for Labour if she were leader.

Second choice: anyone but that utter tosser Ed Balls.

pinkteddy · 20/05/2010 19:30

Well yes exactly. But I don't think she is motivated by ego. Her consituency must be one of the most difficult in the country to work in. She also (I think) was the only Labour MP to up her majority in the last election so she must be doing something right!

AndieWalsh · 20/05/2010 19:28

that should have read bitch

AndieWalsh · 20/05/2010 19:27

I lived in Diane Abbott's constituency for many years. She is far from 'a shameless opportunist'. She is an incredibly efficient, hard working and gutsy MP. She has been in the game for years, om the ground, not poncing about working for a bank or as some Minister's bithc under secretary, or whatever.

Personally, I am leaning towards Balls. He's a rucker, and there is going to be one hell of a ruck at the next election.

I think David Milliband is the one, though.

CaptainUnderpants · 20/05/2010 19:24

But aren't most politicans motivated by their own ego and are unethical ?

skidoodly · 20/05/2010 19:23

Diane Abbot X 1000

"She's just a shameless opportunist, mainly motivated by her own ego."

Unlike say Ed Balls and David Miliband, who are having to be dragged into the limelight to stand.

Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 19:16

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pinkteddy · 20/05/2010 19:15

tell us more stranded...?

Please not Andy Burnham. He is hopeless - I know plenty who've had lots of dealings with him as health secretary, lets just say he wasn't exactly effective.

strandedatsea · 20/05/2010 18:42

No no no no no to Diane Abbott. There are things I would like to post here about her but I don't want to be sued.

Let's just say she hasn't always been entirely ethical.

Coolfonz · 20/05/2010 17:26

I'm having a great day, just Dianne Abbott is an idiot, woman or not.

I've debated the woman, she was talking utter crap about Labour's aid policy. She's just a shameless opportunist, mainly motivated by her own ego.

Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 17:07

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Kathyjelly · 20/05/2010 17:02

I'm not Labour so can't really express a preference but nice to see a woman in the race.

smallwhitecat · 20/05/2010 16:56

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Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 16:39

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Coolfonz · 20/05/2010 16:37

Yeah she's really hoisting the flag for women...

Prolesworth · 20/05/2010 16:18

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earthworm · 20/05/2010 16:17

I don't know how anyone can take Diane Abbott seriously.

jackstarbright · 20/05/2010 16:14

The deadline has been extended to the 9th June - so maybe Labour will get an even wider field of candidates.

Coolfonz · 20/05/2010 16:02

I really love the way Abbott is a massive hypocrite as well as an utter airhead. She would make a great Labour leader.