To be honest, I think some form of delusion has taken hold on these threads. They’re plainly partisan left-wing, pro-Labour. Just admit it!
There isn’t any real criticism of Labour here. Every so often some undeniably bad thing about Labour makes the news - like, say, the slum landlord - and there are tuts of disapproval. But other than that the ‘criticism’ is just comment about how Labour could be doing better, as with its comms messaging, for example.
On the last thread I pointed out that Tulip Siddiq’s difficulties were being studiously ignored. There was ‘nothing to see here’ I was told. She’d referred herself to the Standards Commissioner, so was obviously better than a Tory. Now she’s gone - the anti-corruption minister!
What was mostly said to me, though, was that there’s no rule or code requiring impartiality or balance in the comment. Very true. But at least don’t pretend that these threads are anything but a Labour love-in. There’s nothing wrong with that, but why you all say you’re non-aligned and uncommitted is beyond me.
I enjoy reading the discussion. But I know it’s the MN equivalent of a campaign leaflet covered in red that falls on the doormat.