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To intensely dislike Keir Starmer

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LemonyTicket · 27/09/2023 00:42

I can't stand Tories.
The current Tories are the worst

But I still intensely dislike Keir Starmer and will probably vote Green.

I find him phony, with no vision, like a terrible 6th form prefect. And to be honest his whole front bench are dreadful. Wes Streeting nauseates me.

Is it just me?

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Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 14:20

Lessexpected · 29/09/2023 14:02

Yabu. I’d vote for him

Says one lone voice

Notonthestairs · 29/09/2023 14:24

Westminster Voting Intention:

LAB: 45% (+2)
CON: 24% (-3)
LDM: 11% (+1)
REF: 8% (=)
GRN: 7% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via YouGov, On 27-28 September,
Changes w/ 21-22 September.

No need to feel lonely Lessexpected Wink

helford · 29/09/2023 14:26

Notonthestairs · 29/09/2023 14:24

Westminster Voting Intention:

LAB: 45% (+2)
CON: 24% (-3)
LDM: 11% (+1)
REF: 8% (=)
GRN: 7% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via YouGov, On 27-28 September,
Changes w/ 21-22 September.

No need to feel lonely Lessexpected Wink

Thats brilliant to see, so much for Sunak ditching Green targets being popular.

I think there is only one lone voice on here @Lastchancechica

Fightyouforthatpie · 29/09/2023 14:29

Lessexpected · 29/09/2023 14:02

Yabu. I’d vote for him

Me too

IClaudine · 29/09/2023 14:43

Wonder what next week's failed attempt at boosting Tory (last) chances will be? We've done:

Bashing immigrants
Bashing the "green brigade" (incorporating the "woke mob")
Bashing the sick and disabled

ilovesooty · 29/09/2023 14:53

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 14:20

Says one lone voice

I think it's rather more than that.

pointythings · 29/09/2023 15:37

It's a pattern on here, isn't it? The Tories drop some insane policy aimed at their extremists and next thing you know there's a post on here going 'Oooooh, that Keir Starmer, I don't like the look of him'...

The smell of desperation is thick in the air.

EasternStandard · 29/09/2023 16:10

pointythings · 29/09/2023 15:37

It's a pattern on here, isn't it? The Tories drop some insane policy aimed at their extremists and next thing you know there's a post on here going 'Oooooh, that Keir Starmer, I don't like the look of him'...

The smell of desperation is thick in the air.

Who knows but going by the votes more agree than disagree

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:16

Fortunately for this country, votes on a MN poll are meaningless - almost as meaningless as conveniently timed anti opposition threads.

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:24

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:16

Fortunately for this country, votes on a MN poll are meaningless - almost as meaningless as conveniently timed anti opposition threads.

Isn’t that convenient? I imagine the polls to be completely different given how left wing the forum it is.

EasternStandard · 29/09/2023 16:25

🤷‍♂️ the op is obviously not alone

People can share annoyances about public figures even if some love them

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:26

Nudging 60%
It doesn’t bode well does it?

BIossomtoes · 29/09/2023 16:26

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:24

Isn’t that convenient? I imagine the polls to be completely different given how left wing the forum it is.

The country seems to be too - Tories 21 points behind in the polls.

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:27

@Lastchancechica there you are! Can you provide me with any supporting evidence for your contention a few pages back that there has been a shift (which you hope will bring a Conservative GE victory)?

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:27

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:26

Nudging 60%
It doesn’t bode well does it?

It doesn't bode anything, given the nature of these threads.

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:28

Let’s see what happens, because I don’t think Starms latest string of failed policies publicly broadcasted as he requested and the clangers have been factored into the latest polls yet.

BIossomtoes · 29/09/2023 16:31

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:28

Let’s see what happens, because I don’t think Starms latest string of failed policies publicly broadcasted as he requested and the clangers have been factored into the latest polls yet.

As of an hour ago.

https://twitter.com/BritainElects?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://twitter.com/BritainElects?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

MidnightOnceMore · 29/09/2023 16:37

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:28

Let’s see what happens, because I don’t think Starms latest string of failed policies publicly broadcasted as he requested and the clangers have been factored into the latest polls yet.

I do love your optimism, it's cute.

The latest polls are really very recent.

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:42

@Lastchancechica you should follow Electoral Calculus. They have correctly predicted the outcomes of 7 out of the last 8 elections, and they accurately predicted Boris Johnson's large majority in 2019. I've been following them.

You won't like what they predict for your friends. And it hasn't shifted for a year.

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:43

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:42

@Lastchancechica you should follow Electoral Calculus. They have correctly predicted the outcomes of 7 out of the last 8 elections, and they accurately predicted Boris Johnson's large majority in 2019. I've been following them.

You won't like what they predict for your friends. And it hasn't shifted for a year.

But that’s not to say it won’t.

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:44

We are a year away from elections.

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:51

@Lastchancechica a serious question: what do you think the Conservatives should do to turn things around? Because clearly flinging around non-policies, culture war soundbites and anti-environmental rhetoric isn't working. Tax cuts are a fiscal impossibility in the current economic climate. And the trans issue isn't going to swing it either, even if it does for you - most people are too worried about jobs, housing, the economy, the environment, education and the NHS.

sep135 · 29/09/2023 16:56

For me, I'd like them to investigate the feasibility of a part-pay NHS model as in France and Germany.

MNers seem to be united in their views that the healthcare is a lot better but we seem unwilling to look to other European countries for solutions.

I don't think the NHS can continue in its current state, for patients and staff alike. And I don't think throwing more money at it is the long term answer.

Lastchancechica · 29/09/2023 16:57

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:51

@Lastchancechica a serious question: what do you think the Conservatives should do to turn things around? Because clearly flinging around non-policies, culture war soundbites and anti-environmental rhetoric isn't working. Tax cuts are a fiscal impossibility in the current economic climate. And the trans issue isn't going to swing it either, even if it does for you - most people are too worried about jobs, housing, the economy, the environment, education and the NHS.

I think Starmer needs to carry on talking. That’s all that is needed.

pointythings · 29/09/2023 16:59

I think you might more usefully ask Rishi to shut up if you want a turnaround...

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