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Labour isn't working - Thread 27

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TheNuthatch · 09/02/2026 17:26

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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Scotiasdarling · 20/02/2026 19:34

Pacificsunshine · 20/02/2026 19:25

Just heard a Spectator podcast which mentioned, without making the argument, that his friend got £8m for services yo Maritius.

Which friend?

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 19:41

Here you all are! I’ve been on the naughty step / in the dog house / writing lines (schools don’t seem do that any more, a shame!)..

Anyway good to be back :)

Same old same old as far as Labour are concerned. Plumbing the depths of incompetence and bitterness. Nothing changes.

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 19:48

‘While Mandelson has stepped down from the Lords, he retains his title—Lord Peter Mandelson of Foy and Hartlepool— as removal of a peerage requires an Act of Parliament, which is constitutionally complex and has not been initiated.’

I think removal of peerages needs to be less ‘constitutionally complex’. Why is it not. Shocking 👀

EasternStandard · 20/02/2026 19:54

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 19:41

Here you all are! I’ve been on the naughty step / in the dog house / writing lines (schools don’t seem do that any more, a shame!)..

Anyway good to be back :)

Same old same old as far as Labour are concerned. Plumbing the depths of incompetence and bitterness. Nothing changes.

@peacefulpeachwelcome back! Sorry you were got, glad you made it back.

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 19:57

https://archive.ph/tIX5l

‘The Taliban has passed a law that allows men to beat their wives as long as it does not cause “broken bones or open wounds”.
The Telegraph obtained the 60-page penal code – signed by Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban supreme leader, and distributed to courts across Afghanistan – which classifies spousal beatings as “ta’zir” – discretionary punishment – rather than a criminal act.

A husband may strike his wife and children freely, provided the violence does not leave visible bone fractures or open wounds.
Even where serious injury can be proven, the maximum sentence is 15 days in prison.

Translation
Article 32:

"If a husband strikes his wife (the complainant) with severe force (resulting in broken bone, wound, or visible bruising on the body), and the complainant proves her case before the judge, the husband is guilty - the judge shall sentence him to fifteen days of imprisonment."

The law is written to ensure that the bar is almost never met.

To pursue a complaint, a woman must present her wounds in person to a male judge while remaining fully veiled and accompanied by a male guardian.’

Where are the marches in London for this? Where’s the lefty outrage?

Oh. Thought so.

Labour isn't working - Thread 27
TheNuthatch · 20/02/2026 20:13

Pacificsunshine · 20/02/2026 19:25

Just heard a Spectator podcast which mentioned, without making the argument, that his friend got £8m for services yo Maritius.

Yes, it detailed in the DM article I linked about Chagos earlier.
It comes as the Mail revealed a close friend of Sir Keir Starmer shared an £8million pot for his work in negotiating the 'surrender' deal.Philippe Sands KC, who describes himself as a 'great friend' of the Prime Minister, pocketed his share of the sum while acting as chief legal counsel to Mauritius between 2010 and 2024.In that time he secured the controversial deal which will see Britain hand back sovereignty of the strategically important archipelago, also known as the British Indian Ocean Territory, and lease the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years - at an average cost of £101m a year. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15570329/UK-doesnt-remove-migrants-evict-British-subjects-Government-evicts-Chagos-islanders-tried-reclaim-territory.html

Government evicts Chagos islanders who tried to reclaim territory

A small group of Chagossians arrived on the island by boat on Tuesday in a final attempt to reclaim their ancestral land before Labour officially surrenders the territory to Mauritius.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15570329/UK-doesnt-remove-migrants-evict-British-subjects-Government-evicts-Chagos-islanders-tried-reclaim-territory.html

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TheNuthatch · 20/02/2026 20:14

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 19:41

Here you all are! I’ve been on the naughty step / in the dog house / writing lines (schools don’t seem do that any more, a shame!)..

Anyway good to be back :)

Same old same old as far as Labour are concerned. Plumbing the depths of incompetence and bitterness. Nothing changes.

Sorry to hear that. I was wondering where you'd got to. Glad you're back 😊

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TheNuthatch · 20/02/2026 20:17

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 19:57

https://archive.ph/tIX5l

‘The Taliban has passed a law that allows men to beat their wives as long as it does not cause “broken bones or open wounds”.
The Telegraph obtained the 60-page penal code – signed by Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban supreme leader, and distributed to courts across Afghanistan – which classifies spousal beatings as “ta’zir” – discretionary punishment – rather than a criminal act.

A husband may strike his wife and children freely, provided the violence does not leave visible bone fractures or open wounds.
Even where serious injury can be proven, the maximum sentence is 15 days in prison.

Translation
Article 32:

"If a husband strikes his wife (the complainant) with severe force (resulting in broken bone, wound, or visible bruising on the body), and the complainant proves her case before the judge, the husband is guilty - the judge shall sentence him to fifteen days of imprisonment."

The law is written to ensure that the bar is almost never met.

To pursue a complaint, a woman must present her wounds in person to a male judge while remaining fully veiled and accompanied by a male guardian.’

Where are the marches in London for this? Where’s the lefty outrage?

Oh. Thought so.

Its so vile isn't it. Also applies to children ffs.
Why would any woman report it under those circumstances?

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TheNuthatch · 20/02/2026 20:20

Scotiasdarling · 20/02/2026 19:34

Which friend?

Philippe Sands KC, details from the DM above.

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Scotiasdarling · 20/02/2026 20:47

Thank you @Pacificsunshine and @TheNuthatch . It's beyond belief.

DameProfessorIDareSay · 20/02/2026 21:08

Times and Telegraph reporting that the ‘puberty blocker’ trial has been paused over ethical concerns ✊

NoWordForFluffy · 20/02/2026 21:36

DameProfessorIDareSay · 20/02/2026 21:08

Times and Telegraph reporting that the ‘puberty blocker’ trial has been paused over ethical concerns ✊

Nothing to do with James Esses and Keira Bell then?! 🤔

JaneVtwaddle · 20/02/2026 23:45

The gov wants to remove Andrew from the line of succession.
It feels window dressing to me and a total waste of time and money. Yes stranger things have happened but what's the reality of Andrew being king.
I think money and focus should go to bringing these girls justice and pushing those selling out the nation .

JaneVtwaddle · 20/02/2026 23:46

Re the Taliban what laws and teachings are they drawing from.

DameProfessorIDareSay · 21/02/2026 08:38

NoWordForFluffy · 20/02/2026 21:36

Nothing to do with James Esses and Keira Bell then?! 🤔

I have no doubt that the thought of having to discuss this trial in open court has concentrated a few minds...

More details in the Times:

https://www.thetimes.com/article/f538afc5-1a65-42f4-9dab-cfd54f2f915b?shareToken=fb2de6ae670ea9d5f6e501a4fe13cc81

ETA: I can’t see any ‘new’ concerns; these are the same concerns that have been extensively discussed since the trial was announced and numerous groups have written to Streeting and many others expressing those concerns.

Puberty blocker trial paused over ‘new concerns’ about fertility

Recruitment of 250 girls and boys aged between ten and 16 raised fears that some would be asked if they wanted to freeze sperm or eggs

https://www.thetimes.com/article/f538afc5-1a65-42f4-9dab-cfd54f2f915b?shareToken=fb2de6ae670ea9d5f6e501a4fe13cc81

EasternStandard · 21/02/2026 09:00

DameProfessorIDareSay · 20/02/2026 21:08

Times and Telegraph reporting that the ‘puberty blocker’ trial has been paused over ethical concerns ✊

So pleased about this. It should be dropped altogether. Shame on the gov and Streeting for pushing them to start with.

TheNuthatch · 21/02/2026 09:29

DameProfessorIDareSay · 20/02/2026 21:08

Times and Telegraph reporting that the ‘puberty blocker’ trial has been paused over ethical concerns ✊

Such good news, thank goodness. Let's hope this is the beginning of the end.

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peacefulpeach · 21/02/2026 09:39

DameProfessorIDareSay · 21/02/2026 08:38

I have no doubt that the thought of having to discuss this trial in open court has concentrated a few minds...

More details in the Times:

https://www.thetimes.com/article/f538afc5-1a65-42f4-9dab-cfd54f2f915b?shareToken=fb2de6ae670ea9d5f6e501a4fe13cc81

ETA: I can’t see any ‘new’ concerns; these are the same concerns that have been extensively discussed since the trial was announced and numerous groups have written to Streeting and many others expressing those concerns.

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‘ETA: I can’t see any ‘new’ concerns; these are the same concerns that have been extensively discussed since the trial was announced and numerous groups have written to Streeting and many others expressing those concerns.’

Exactly. It’s pathetic. Typical Labour crap.

peacefulpeach · 21/02/2026 09:39

JaneVtwaddle · 20/02/2026 23:46

Re the Taliban what laws and teachings are they drawing from.

The law and teachings of men, I think.

Labour isn't working - Thread 27
peacefulpeach · 21/02/2026 09:40

Good old Rishi. A decent chap.

Labour isn't working - Thread 27
TheNuthatch · 21/02/2026 09:41

peacefulpeach · 21/02/2026 09:40

Good old Rishi. A decent chap.

I was looking at his IG yesterday. I miss Rishi 😢

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peacefulpeach · 21/02/2026 09:42

TheNuthatch · 21/02/2026 09:41

I was looking at his IG yesterday. I miss Rishi 😢

Same. If only!!

EasternStandard · 21/02/2026 09:43

TheNuthatch · 21/02/2026 09:41

I was looking at his IG yesterday. I miss Rishi 😢

Same. He gets a lot of positivity in the comments. Too late now, everyone went for Starmer.

Not everyone but still people believed the nonsense sold.

TheNuthatch · 21/02/2026 09:46

In total, 1,028 councillors have now signed up to "uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people" and ensure their council is not complicit in what they claim are "Israel's violations of international law", such as divesting from pension funds invested in arms companies.

The pledge was launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign - the group behind many of the protest marches in support of the Palestinian cause - and supported by four other organisations, the Palestinian Youth Movement Britain, the Palestinian Forum in Britain, The Muslim Vote and the British Palestinian Committee.

Nothing to do with the upcoming local elections of course.

https://news.sky.com/story/over-1-000-councillors-sign-palestine-solidarity-pledge-amid-claims-of-political-opportunism-13510205

Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'

They signed up to "uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people" and ensure their council is not complicit in what they claim are "Israel's violations of international law".

https://news.sky.com/story/over-1-000-councillors-sign-palestine-solidarity-pledge-amid-claims-of-political-opportunism-13510205

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