Labour isn't Working - Thread 42

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

We're gearing up for the Burnham budget. 😬

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

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Yes, sorry…

Burnham’s as sharp as a beach ball etc….

There’s a report on Guido Fawkes that Burnham is being mocked by civil servants over his impulsive and silly comments, his “no. 10 own goals”. It seems that the way Burnham will fall into ridicule and failure is taking hold: as an untrustworthy big-mouthed blunderer.

He comes across as desperate for validation. Trying to ingratiate himself and get a pat on the head.

It makes him seem psychologically weak.

Breakfast in the bath Springs to my noggin. See I told y'all I was no good at this

😂😂😂 made me chuckle

Good morning 😁

IMF have upgraded our growth prospects a bit, but downgraded next year. Inflation and unemployment not looking good - expected to tick up from current 4.9% to 5.3%.

UK gross domestic product (GDP), a key economic measure of everything produced in the economy, is set to grow by 1.3% this year - up from a predicted 1% rise.
However, the latest world economic outlook cautioned that growth for next year is expected to slow to 1.2%, down from a previous forecast of 1.3%.The influential global economics body also indicated UK households will face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast, which will remain higher for longer.The most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that inflation increased to 3.1% in August and is expected to tick higher over the coming months, amid pressure from higher household energy bills.
The Bank of England has said it expects UK inflation to lift to "slightly above 4%" in the first four months of 2027, in part due to another increase in the household energy price cap in January.

Oh dear.

Big Ange really doesn't care if she upsets Mahmood. If Mahmood is in any way critical of any form of immigration then Ange will be providing her with 'training' to correct her views.

(No surprise to most of us here to discover 'Hope not Hate' connected with this.)

"Money from the taxpayer fund was distributed to Left-wing activists for training sessions on preventing the “disaster” of a Reform government and stifling criticism of migration."

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/de9cf6691d5e9195

This week's YouGov 😁

Ooh nice. Go on Kemi 😬

I see Burnham’s bouncing.

Down.

WTAF! Unbelievable. How dare they use taxpayer's money for this.

Training delivered in targeted areas across England offered guidance on preventing “working class communities” from leaning to the Right, specifically by countering “racist narratives” about immigration.Lectures offered tips on distracting the public from immigration concerns, including fears about small-boat arrivals, and training included role-playing exercises on quelling discontent in “small seaside towns”.This training was devised and delivered by the Ella Baker School of Organising, a network founded by former members of the Left-wing group Hope Not Hate, which was reported to the Electoral Commission in June over alleged campaigning for Labour in the Makerfield by-election.

Ik it doesn’t surprise me at all. It really is a battle over major narratives. Using nudge units and training.

I’m really happy to see that YouGov poll. The support Burnham has lost looks like it’s going to Kemi rather than Greens or Lib Dem as much.

She must be feeling great after that brilliant conference speech and then to see immediate results from it. Keep going it’s working.

Using nudge units and training

While accusing Russia of interference. At least Putin doesn't use our taxpayer money to do it!

There is a crisis meeting in the Lib Dems this evening apparently. Ed Davey is in trouble. Two of his front benchers have now resigned over his leadership. (Sam Coates - Sky).

Coates is also reporting rumours that Healey may do a slight U turn on employer NI increase imposed by Reeves. Talk of some movement around unfreezing threshold to try and improve relations with business.
Nothing confirmed by the treasury obv, but could be dressed up as a move to help NEETS rather than admitting their mistake on ENI.

They are taking a gamble with the budget.

A benign budget will mean they are getting ready for a snap election, on the other hand the YouGov poll is not too good and they would want to see where it goes.

It is someone who supports Brexit....

And what do the lurkers support??? I am obviously a bit slow today

Made me laugh...

Not sure I’m getting the Brexit part.

Re lurkers we get a lot of pro Labour / Burnham who bring it up on other threads. Good times ;

This is outrageous.

😂

Well, I'm a lurker - Kemi all the way for me right now. I think she's doing a fantastic job. I'm watching with glee as Burnham digs himself into an ever deeper hole.

I don’t think telling people they’re thinking incorrectly, need educating, are being manipulated by bots and are in an existential fight for democracy is working. Tbh I do feel Kemi is right that people are tired of hubris. It didn’t work for Trump and I doubt it’ll win back many labour voters either.

If a poorly educated Raynor getting the better of Mahmood then she's not up for the job imo

WTAF! Unbelievable. How dare they use taxpayer's money for this.

I agree. Imagine if the Tories had used taxes to support right wing causes.