Labour isn't working - Thread 11

[TheNuthatch]

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

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.

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This sums up exactly how I feel. Every sentence.

Oh no, there's been a terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester. Four people injured. Looks like there is a concern the suspect had a bomb. He's been shot by the police.

I feel the same way. I think the Conservatives under Kemi are my nearest match. I’m not sure that I would feel the same if Jenrick took over- might as well vote Reform. He’s too reactive for me.

😂😂😂😂

Oh this is terrible. 😢

The PM is coming back from Denmark and there's a scheduled Cobra meeting.

Awful awful news 😪. I know where this synagogue is.

Well, perhaps some recognition by Labour, politicians and supporters, of the dangers facing British Jews might have helped. You know, like not encouraging the murderous fringes of the anti-Israel industry by not ‘recognising’ Palestine and not forcing through motions at the Labour conference about a bogus genocide.

I was sat on my hands trying to think how to write that coherently.

Labour’s rhetoric is dangerous. Starmer is stoking tensions with his sloganeering.

I got teary reading about that attack. It’s awful.

Agreed 💯

Actions have consequences

The person who was stabbed appears to be the synagogue's security guard.
The fact that they even need a security guard speaks volumes. Disgusting.

There is an organisation called the Community Security Trust and they are trained volunteers who protect Synagogues and Jewish schools. The fact any community in our country needs this protection is horrifying. They are the people you can see on the news with CST on their caps.

to those affected.

Just read that today is Yom Kippur 😪.

Fuck.
It's horrific

^^The Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South said he had noticed Jewish constituents feeling less safe in recent years.

Asked if that was the case, he told GB News: “Yes, the Community Security Trust who are the Jewish security operatives have been reporting, really since the start of the Gaza war, an increase in violence against Jewish people of about 400 per cent.

“Having said that, I mean, Manchester is a very tolerant city by and large. The synagogue is next to an area which is mixed, really... and it is a very tolerant multicultural community.”^^

How tolerant can the multicultural community be if there's been a 400% rise in concerns about the safety of Jews in his constituency since 2023?

A lot of nasty stuff his happening to Jews in our country. Excrement on synagogue doors, people being harried in the street, etc. Somehow never makes the BBC.

Two people other than the terrorist confirmed dead, how terribly sad.

Yes, the attack was timed to cause maximum effect. It's appalling.

Terrible terrible news

Just no words. Awful news 😢

They've locked down the nearby hospitals.

I fear for the UK, I really do.

Some of the recent rhetoric has been irresponsible, and I will be keenly watching how the government handles this.

Any attempt at gaslighting or deflection will not be accepted by the majority of reasonable people.

I agree politically homeless. Just want someone to balance the books. If you have private schooling, healthcare. Fine relieves the pressure on the state.

If someone has spent their adult life paying into a pension, leave them be. They won't need state care in a home if they have assets.

I just want them to think like the old fashioned family. Can I afford this? If not do without or save up.

They've followed all the rules. Been careful with money. Not burdened the state. What have they done to deserve such a kicking.

Yep. Just heard my local one is in lockdown. Life threatening and urgent patients only. I hope that doesn't mean that they're expecting further attacks.