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Labour isn't working Thread 2

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TheNuthatch · 05/04/2025 22:18

A chat thread for those who don't like this Labour government.

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caringcarer · 16/04/2025 10:26

Parsley1234 · 16/04/2025 07:21

@caringcarer what !!!! What bullshit is this ?

It's true KS is giving away the Chagos Islands. Then he's going to rent it back. I was hoping Trump would have put a stop to it.

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 10:35

Liker · 16/04/2025 07:29

I am a lurker to this thread as others say it much better than me, but long may this thread continue.

Last summer, I was surrounded by lots of people who openly admitted to 'getting the Tories out' and voted labour. Including family. Now they are looking to Reform as the answer. Time will tell but there's a possibility they could in government in a few years time.

However, I would not discount the Tories coming back up in the polls nearer to the next election. We are mainly a centre right country.

Thank you 😊
Please join in with the conversation whenever you're able 💐

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 10:40

Nant90 · 16/04/2025 09:20

Good news about inflation being down by more than expected today isn't it? Bit like the better than anticipated growth figures last week. Nice to hear something positive now and again.

I'm sure that's a huge comfort to those who have recently lost their job, or are about to lose their benefits, or are overrun with massive rats.

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EasternStandard · 16/04/2025 10:43

Liker · 16/04/2025 07:29

I am a lurker to this thread as others say it much better than me, but long may this thread continue.

Last summer, I was surrounded by lots of people who openly admitted to 'getting the Tories out' and voted labour. Including family. Now they are looking to Reform as the answer. Time will tell but there's a possibility they could in government in a few years time.

However, I would not discount the Tories coming back up in the polls nearer to the next election. We are mainly a centre right country.

Welcome @Liker

It'll be interesting to see where votes go in May.

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 10:45

Felinnefine · 16/04/2025 09:29

Oh good. We’re in for a summer of strikes - TU’s rule.

Welcome to a Labour government everybody.

Except it’s even worse than expected..

WFA removed for All (despite the fact hundreds of thousands need it), attack on disabled benefits, attack on workers just trying to get by (who now have no job as their employers can’t afford to keep them due to Labour policies), attack on education.

That’s just whilst I drink my morning coffee. I’m sure there’s more. Where does it end. I’m afraid not for 4.5 more years.

🤯🥺

Oh yes, lucky Birmingham with their useless labour council. 🫣

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Ha another day in Labour land then.

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 10:48

Labour council leader steps down after being suspended by the party. I wonder what he's been up to? They could not lie in bed straight.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74n1ene1gzo

A smiling Joe Baker stands in the middle of an empty sports hall in Redditch, the location for the results of the 2024 district council elections. Tables and chairs stand behind.

Redditch council leader suspended by Labour and steps down

Joe Baker had led Redditch Borough Council since May 2024 and stepped down citing personal reasons.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74n1ene1gzo

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Parsley1234 · 16/04/2025 10:50

Never fear the Birmingham Labour MP will ensure an airport in Pakistan is sorted regardless

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 10:54

Parsley1234 · 16/04/2025 10:50

Never fear the Birmingham Labour MP will ensure an airport in Pakistan is sorted regardless

Yep, got to get their priorities right.

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Nant90 · 16/04/2025 11:04

It's reassuring that Labour usually seems to step in and suspend people quite promptly when they do things wrong, isn't it?

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:14

Nant90 · 16/04/2025 11:04

It's reassuring that Labour usually seems to step in and suspend people quite promptly when they do things wrong, isn't it?

Unless it's one of Starmer's mates of course. Took a while with Tulip didn't it!

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Maddy70 · 16/04/2025 11:17

I'm not a fan of this government (too right wing for me) but I have to be fair they are delivering on their promises

Labour isn't working Thread 2
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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:19

Supreme Court judge rules that a woman is a.....biological female!

Hopefully someone will explain it to Stamer and Lammy.

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EasternStandard · 16/04/2025 11:20

TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:19

Supreme Court judge rules that a woman is a.....biological female!

Hopefully someone will explain it to Stamer and Lammy.

They’d be mad to give more votes to Reform and opposition if so. Then again they might be mad enough.

Delighted with the ruling.

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:21

Is the Starmer thread a bit quiet and boring at the moment 🤔

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:27

EasternStandard · 16/04/2025 11:20

They’d be mad to give more votes to Reform and opposition if so. Then again they might be mad enough.

Delighted with the ruling.

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It's been fun watching the Guardian slowly reverse ferret on this. A slow enlightenment.

Labour give votes to Reform every time they speak 😂

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SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 11:30

TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 10:48

Labour council leader steps down after being suspended by the party. I wonder what he's been up to? They could not lie in bed straight.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74n1ene1gzo

They are not the only ones though, are they.Some people seem to have very short memories.

SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 11:30

TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:27

It's been fun watching the Guardian slowly reverse ferret on this. A slow enlightenment.

Labour give votes to Reform every time they speak 😂

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I find it anything but funny that Reform gets stronger. It's fucking terrifying.

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TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:32

SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 11:30

They are not the only ones though, are they.Some people seem to have very short memories.

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They are the only ones in government though. My memory is fine thank you.

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EasternStandard · 16/04/2025 11:34

TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:21

Is the Starmer thread a bit quiet and boring at the moment 🤔

Possibly 🤔

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 16/04/2025 12:19

SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 11:30

I find it anything but funny that Reform gets stronger. It's fucking terrifying.

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I would agree with you on something here.

I find the rise of Reform worrying. I do, however, understand how it's come to this and I think Labour is facilitating the current rise the same way the Conservatives did when they were in government. Labour are shepherding the left to Reform and the Conservatives are doing their bit to lose the centre and centre right, voters, just like me.

SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 12:28

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 16/04/2025 12:19

I would agree with you on something here.

I find the rise of Reform worrying. I do, however, understand how it's come to this and I think Labour is facilitating the current rise the same way the Conservatives did when they were in government. Labour are shepherding the left to Reform and the Conservatives are doing their bit to lose the centre and centre right, voters, just like me.

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I couldn't agree more.

SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 12:32

TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:32

They are the only ones in government though. My memory is fine thank you.

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They are the ones in government now. Were you also on here starting threads when the Tories were fucking up everything with total moral bankruptcy?

SpringerSprockerCocker · 16/04/2025 12:33

EasternStandard · 16/04/2025 11:34

Possibly 🤔

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If this is directed at me, you tell me, I haven't looked.

EasternStandard · 16/04/2025 12:36

TheNuthatch · 16/04/2025 11:27

It's been fun watching the Guardian slowly reverse ferret on this. A slow enlightenment.

Labour give votes to Reform every time they speak 😂

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Labour can’t seem to grasp what is happening. Deflecting blame doesn’t help.

I guess we’ll see how they do at the local elections.

Felinnefine · 16/04/2025 12:42

So good to see (understatement).

Starmer, Lammy, Butler, Eagle and the rest of the silly Labour ‘women have penises’ gaggle must be feeling sad about this ruling. Shame.

Meanwhile Duffield will be smiling this morning.

Labour isn't working Thread 2