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Labour isn't working - Thread 26

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TheNuthatch · 26/01/2026 17:47

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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EmeraldRoulette · 03/02/2026 10:34

Thank you @TheNuthatch @Upstartled

That is scary. I had no idea that was on the agenda.

Pacificsunshine · 03/02/2026 10:57

SpaceRaccoon · 03/02/2026 09:09

That’s chilling. It would destroy the economy.

https://archive.ph/eqdvd

Upstartled · 03/02/2026 12:05

Pacificsunshine · 03/02/2026 10:57

That’s chilling. It would destroy the economy.

https://archive.ph/eqdvd

Yes, it will destroy the economy first, but it is also engineering the kind of seething resentment that will be the catalyst which sees the social contract between the have nots and those who Labour have identified as the haves, completely destroyed.

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DancingFerret · 03/02/2026 12:21

Upstartled · 03/02/2026 12:05

Yes, it will destroy the economy first, but it is also engineering the kind of seething resentment that will be the catalyst which sees the social contract between the have nots and those who Labour have identified as the haves, completely destroyed.

Destruction of the social contract + current protests about illegal immigration = tinderbox.

The Chinese curse, "May you live in interesting times", is already upon us.

38thparallel · 03/02/2026 12:35

Interesting that that anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist Noam Chomsky was on such friendly terms with billionaire capitalist Epstein.
“I have principles and if you don’t like them I have others”

EasternStandard · 03/02/2026 12:37

38thparallel · 03/02/2026 12:35

Interesting that that anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist Noam Chomsky was on such friendly terms with billionaire capitalist Epstein.
“I have principles and if you don’t like them I have others”

It seems a theme. All those for the people lot turning up delighted at the money and potentially worse.

DancingFerret · 03/02/2026 13:52

Lammy to be questioned over matters relating to Mandelson.

It's as if there's a mycelium under the entire establishment - politicians, royalty and so-called celebrities. Every day some sort of shady or sleazy connection pops up.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/b9c9cf63ccbe8143

Lammy faces scrutiny ahead of Mandelson inquiry

Deputy PM was a minister in business department when disgraced peer was business secretary

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/b9c9cf63ccbe8143

EmeraldRoulette · 03/02/2026 14:42

I have to say, if there's anyone genuinelyoperating in entire ignorance of the situation, my money would be on David Lammy! 😂

DancingFerret · 03/02/2026 15:29

EmeraldRoulette · 03/02/2026 14:42

I have to say, if there's anyone genuinelyoperating in entire ignorance of the situation, my money would be on David Lammy! 😂

😂😂

justasking111 · 03/02/2026 15:36

Mandelson doesn't rem being in the flat, wearing underpants, or talking to a young woman. Dementia defense?

So why make him the ambassador.

CaveMum · 03/02/2026 17:00

It’s all an utter clusterfuck. And now it looks like they’ll let Mandy simply resign from HoL so he can keep his title.

NoWordForFluffy · 03/02/2026 17:35

EmeraldRoulette · 03/02/2026 14:42

I have to say, if there's anyone genuinelyoperating in entire ignorance of the situation, my money would be on David Lammy! 😂

🤣🤣🤣

Where's the laugh reaction when you need it?

AnnasFangs · 03/02/2026 17:37

CaveMum · 03/02/2026 17:00

It’s all an utter clusterfuck. And now it looks like they’ll let Mandy simply resign from HoL so he can keep his title.

He is going to be stripped of his title, but it needs primary legislation. So not something that can be done overnight.

TheNuthatch · 03/02/2026 18:13

EmeraldRoulette · 03/02/2026 14:42

I have to say, if there's anyone genuinelyoperating in entire ignorance of the situation, my money would be on David Lammy! 😂

🤣🤣👌

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TheNuthatch · 03/02/2026 18:14

AnnasFangs · 03/02/2026 17:37

He is going to be stripped of his title, but it needs primary legislation. So not something that can be done overnight.

Has that been confirmed now that Mandy has retired?

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NoWordForFluffy · 03/02/2026 18:23

TheNuthatch · 03/02/2026 18:14

Has that been confirmed now that Mandy has retired?

Yes, he's resigned: news.sky.com/story/did-he-jump-or-was-he-pushed-either-way-mandelson-had-no-alternative-but-to-resign-13502143

AnnasFangs · 03/02/2026 18:39

TheNuthatch · 03/02/2026 18:14

Has that been confirmed now that Mandy has retired?

The media is reporting that steps to strip him of his title are underway. I don't think his resignation will stop that. I hope not!

EasternStandard · 03/02/2026 18:43

Good old sleazy Labour. They’ve lost any moral high ground they thought they had.

LupaMoonhowl · 03/02/2026 18:44

DancingFerret · 03/02/2026 15:29

😂😂

😂😂😂😂

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 03/02/2026 18:49

I don’t for a second think that any of this Mandelson saga or any other Labour scandal, however bad, or any amount of evidence of Labour callousness or dishonesty or cronyism will stop Labour supporters from saying how much more moral is it is to vote Labour. 🙄

EasternStandard · 03/02/2026 18:56

DenizenOfAisleOfShame · 03/02/2026 18:49

I don’t for a second think that any of this Mandelson saga or any other Labour scandal, however bad, or any amount of evidence of Labour callousness or dishonesty or cronyism will stop Labour supporters from saying how much more moral is it is to vote Labour. 🙄

Yeh but they’re really shrinking as a group now. That Labour loyalty above everything is bizarre. But hopefully completely irrelevant soon.

TheNuthatch · 03/02/2026 19:01

AnnasFangs · 03/02/2026 18:39

The media is reporting that steps to strip him of his title are underway. I don't think his resignation will stop that. I hope not!

Thanks. Let's see if its pursued now that he has stood down.

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TheNuthatch · 03/02/2026 19:05

EasternStandard · 03/02/2026 18:43

Good old sleazy Labour. They’ve lost any moral high ground they thought they had.

BUT FARAGE! BUT MONE! BUT BORIS. 🙄

Like there's even a slight comparison to anything we've seen previously.

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DancingFerret · 03/02/2026 19:20

The Met is going to investigate Mandelson in relation to allegations he sent sensitive documents to Epstein.

EmeraldRoulette · 03/02/2026 19:22

@TheNuthatch how's your recovery going?

i'm quite concerned that the left might get even more bonkers as a strange reaction.

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