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Labour isn't working - Thread 11

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TheNuthatch · 29/09/2025 22:18

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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Upstartled · 30/09/2025 15:14

twistyizzy · 30/09/2025 15:10

That's her standard face until she remembers her "smile training". Seriously, anyone who needs training in how to smile must be some sort of sociopath no?

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For sure.

EasternStandard · 30/09/2025 15:15

justasking111 · 30/09/2025 15:07

The speech. Missed the beginning. Was watching the audience. Not a smile to be seen. Half hearted clapping.

Keir has such a monotone pitch he can't whip up a crowd at all.

I'm tired of the racist terms if you don't agree with everything. Tired of reform bashing.

Just crack on please with our present problems. You've four years. . Stop blaming others.

Yeh it’s just bashing everyone. Surely it’s only a few who are that Labour loyal as some on mn.

It doesn’t work for nearly everyone else.

Plantatreetoday · 30/09/2025 15:30

I’m not watching so a big thanks to those who are and keeping us updated

I see democracy and free speech has taken another hit with Owen Jones kicked out of the conference

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Pr1mr0se · 30/09/2025 15:30

Pulls up chair.....

upseedaisee · 30/09/2025 15:48

MantleStatue · 30/09/2025 11:27

I was on a waiting list for something and after months and in increasing pain went private. Thing is, the letter I got from the NHS confirming I was on the list also gave me two ways I could cancel my NHS appointment should I wish to.

Neither of those two ways worked. The website version did not recognise the details (codes) that I had been told to give and the phone number I was given meant I spoke to a person who said 'the pin number does not work' which is what I had told them, and they could not cancel it for me manually. The person on the phone then gave me a 'direct number' which was for a hospital in Manchester (hint, I don't live anywhere near Manchester.... I've just googled and it's close to 250 miles away from where I am). I ended up turning up at my hospital's reception and telling them I no longer needed the appointment and they told me disapprovingly that this was not really how things were done.

The whole thing took weeks in the end by the time I got it sorted..... wasted weeks where my spot could have been freed up.

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I can do one better. I was put on a waiting list and received a letter saying I had been put on a waiting list for the waiting list! You can't make this stuff up.😄

Absentosaur · 30/09/2025 15:49

Owen Jones is a repulsive little shit. I’d expect him to get on rather well with Bridget et al. Funny that they all dislike each other as much as we dislike them.

Rivalled · 30/09/2025 15:50

Ha I was thinking the same @Absentosaur!

upseedaisee · 30/09/2025 16:05

justasking111 · 30/09/2025 15:07

The speech. Missed the beginning. Was watching the audience. Not a smile to be seen. Half hearted clapping.

Keir has such a monotone pitch he can't whip up a crowd at all.

I'm tired of the racist terms if you don't agree with everything. Tired of reform bashing.

Just crack on please with our present problems. You've four years. . Stop blaming others.

I had to go out so will see if it's on youtube.

EasternStandard · 30/09/2025 16:08

Absentosaur · 30/09/2025 15:49

Owen Jones is a repulsive little shit. I’d expect him to get on rather well with Bridget et al. Funny that they all dislike each other as much as we dislike them.

It is funny. Apparently Unite had a bit of a go. I wonder if they’ll pull funds.

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TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:14

I only saw about 10 minutes of the speech, sorry I switched off.
Starmer doesn't inspire me to stop what I'm doing and listen to him. There was a lot of flag shagging from what I saw. Looked like last night at the proms.
I won't be joining Labour any time soon. Glad this bloody conference is over.

Farage has hit back and said that he used to think Starmer was a decent man, but now says he is not fit to be PM. The gloves are off.

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TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:16

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Julen7 · 30/09/2025 16:19

Starmer getting much praise on the other thread for his speech 🤷‍♀️

Plantatreetoday · 30/09/2025 16:20

Absentosaur · 30/09/2025 15:49

Owen Jones is a repulsive little shit. I’d expect him to get on rather well with Bridget et al. Funny that they all dislike each other as much as we dislike them.

I’m not disputing that.

Just pointing out the lack of democracy if only journalists who they like are allowed in

(Although I was in favour of Trevelyan being sidelined in Ireland )

drivinmecrazy · 30/09/2025 16:22

I think Starmer has made a huge mistake by poking the Farage bear.
He might have inadvertently sparked a real turf war which is not necessary nor helpful.

I fear for the centre right now more than I did before he opened his mouth.

I can only hope that the reform army are not particularly switched on enough to listen to his speech.

EasternStandard · 30/09/2025 16:25

Julen7 · 30/09/2025 16:19

Starmer getting much praise on the other thread for his speech 🤷‍♀️

I bet. It’s kind of the opposite to general reaction though.

Absentosaur · 30/09/2025 16:25

The fact that Starmer and friends have tried to 1. out reform reform, 2. Started to attack Farage 3. Called the reform policies (and we all know really they meant reform voters) racist.. just tells us, clearly, how fcking stupid they are.

Absentosaur · 30/09/2025 16:26

Julen7 · 30/09/2025 16:19

Starmer getting much praise on the other thread for his speech 🤷‍♀️

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Says it all.

EasternStandard · 30/09/2025 16:26

Absentosaur · 30/09/2025 16:25

The fact that Starmer and friends have tried to 1. out reform reform, 2. Started to attack Farage 3. Called the reform policies (and we all know really they meant reform voters) racist.. just tells us, clearly, how fcking stupid they are.

They’re a mess. Panicking.

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TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:29

Julen7 · 30/09/2025 16:19

Starmer getting much praise on the other thread for his speech 🤷‍♀️

I nearly spat my tea!
Are they actually discussing Starmer for once?? 😱😱🤣

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TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:31

drivinmecrazy · 30/09/2025 16:22

I think Starmer has made a huge mistake by poking the Farage bear.
He might have inadvertently sparked a real turf war which is not necessary nor helpful.

I fear for the centre right now more than I did before he opened his mouth.

I can only hope that the reform army are not particularly switched on enough to listen to his speech.

Judging by Farage's almost immediate response, I think the bear has been poked, and the gloves are off.

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justasking111 · 30/09/2025 16:31

Anyone mentioning Kemi?

Julen7 · 30/09/2025 16:32

TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:29

I nearly spat my tea!
Are they actually discussing Starmer for once?? 😱😱🤣

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Yes! First time in weeks he has got a mention, it’s all about Reform on there usually.

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TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:33

justasking111 · 30/09/2025 16:31

Anyone mentioning Kemi?

No. I think Labour are deliberately ignoring her to paint her as irrelevant. Its one less flank they have to fight on.

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EasternStandard · 30/09/2025 16:33

TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:31

Judging by Farage's almost immediate response, I think the bear has been poked, and the gloves are off.

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The DM comments are quite funny. Look at the it’s Farage or me one. He does make it easy for them.

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TheNuthatch · 30/09/2025 16:36

EasternStandard · 30/09/2025 16:33

The DM comments are quite funny. Look at the it’s Farage or me one. He does make it easy for them.

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Yep. Starmer is the most unpopular PM we have EVER had fgs. Quite an achievement.
It was stupid to go after Farage like that in the current climate, but hey, it's their funeral 🤷‍♂️

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