To wonder if Starmer can survive the vibe-shift?

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Trump has been going hell for leather since his inauguration it seems, things are changing fast - Trump likes the UK, but he doesn't like Starmer. Starmer seems out of sync with the changing tide, and seems (to me) to get it wrong and make it worse everytime he opens his mouth. AIBU in wondering how long Starmer can hang on?

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People getting all wound up about a reform lead 4 years from a potential GE. Pointless.

Exactly, how many times 4,3,2,1 year prior to the last election did the polls indicate Labour were not going to win the 2024 election, then they won with a large majority!

https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/01/lakeland-up-for-sale/

Looks like Lakeland will be another victim of this awful budget. Things are not looking good for retailers.

Things aren't going going well for anyone.

has any new gov lost it this quickly?

Yes. Thatcher went on to win two more elections after this.

www.ipsos.com/en-uk/british-public-opinion-april-1980

It seems Reeves is about to give the go ahead for airport expansions. Meanwhile Ed Miliband is spending billions of our taxpayer £ on 'going green'. Make it make sense.

Rachel’s trying to save her arse.

Ed’s trying to save the environment.

I admire your faith and optimism, but I wouldn't say Starmer is the same calibre as Thatcher.

I didn’t comment on anyone’s calibre, I simply answered a question. Maybe Starmer needs a Falklands.

What the actual? I mean I know Labour fans have form for supporting war and death but wow,

Pretty much

Reeves has bet on growth and then stopped it

Are you wishing for a war so your favourite politician save his ratings?

That’s rather desperate.

And in bad taste.

Of course not. It worked for the Iron Lady though.

And we all know how people in the red wall / real world felt about Thatcher.

In your opinion, out of current politicians, who does have the right calibre to be PM? It’s so easy to criticise, so I’m interested to know who you think would be doing a better job. Ta!

None of them.
You're welcome.

Of course not?

It’s literally what you said.

Brilliant - so constructive. Maybe you should go for it, show them how it’s done.

It’s literally not what I said. Is your flippancy detector always so inefficient?

Oh of course.

The old I was being sarcastic, honest guv! excuse.

Again.

Yeah you did; it’s hugely offensive to be honest. As usual.

Have the decency to admit it.

We’ll just let readers of the thread decide for themselves, shall we?

Thank you 💐

I think people feel so disappointed because Labour weren't honest about things. Winter fuel, inheritance tax, waspi women etc etc therefore people don't trust them and wonder about what they will do now. I think people will be looking at Trump and thinking he promised this snd hat and followed up with action. Even if you don't agree with his policy and actions he is doing what he said unlike Labour.