Two Tier’s days are numbered

[Jennps]

Starmer will be gone by this time next year.

This government is imploding right before our eyes, despite a huge (but shallow) majority. People didn’t vote for Labour, as much as they voted against the diabolical Tories in the last election.

Coupled with that, the calibre of MPs in general, but especially the new Labour MPs is shockingly low. These are people who have never had real jobs, and found themselves accidentally in charge of the country. Most them would struggle to use a calculator, let alone understand how the economy works.

Bond markets are already punishing ‘Rachel from accounts’. Cue the insults about misogyny despite the fact that calling her from accounts is an insult to those who actually work in accounts. Gilts are already above when Truss was in charge, meaning the situation is worse. Crazy tax hikes are on the way. Top rate taxpayers are leaving the country in droves.

Boat crossings are at a record high. Unemployment is up, inflation is on the increase. The country is at very real risk of recession.

If Starmer falls, his replacement candidates are terrifying. It’s possible the government could fall within 2 years or so. The chances of Reform getting into power will increase many fold if there is a snap election in that timeframe.

Wonder if the economically illiterate, constantly wanting to constantly shake the magic money tree, are ready for Reform.

Didn't you read the article? It says,

According to the council only two out of the 2,500 flexible tenancies in Westminster have not been renewed meaning the switch will make virtually no difference to housing stock.

So what is the point offering less security of tenure just so you can spend money periodically reviewing tenancies that don't change anyway? Time and expense for nothing. In any case, if/when the Renter's Rights bill is enacted, the tenancies would have to revert because the bill seeks to outlaw ASTs in favour of periodic tenancies.

Yes right. You think Labour’s lines don’t make it on here. Why?

So was it me who made the allegations you took exception to? Am I supposed to scour the board to see if anyone's ever had the same opinion so I can avoid upsetting you by repeating it?

In any case, if you really can't identify the shill and bot posts on here, if you think every post is completely genuine and typed by human hand, I've got news for you.

It’s got nothing to do with the government or the mayor. It’s a decision independently made by the democratically elected Westminster Council. Did you even bother to read the article?

What a sourpuss McDonnell is. Still smarting from not being chancellor.

I’m a Labour supporter and I’m disappointed. But there is no one else credible or who aligns with my values. The political class today is so, so poor. I’ve gone from highly motivated and engaged in politics to being totally apathetic and disinterested.

Drama indeed. The government is in total disarray, whether Labour supporters choose to acknowledge that or not. Starmer is running scared of Reform and has just faced the worst rebellion of his premiership.

He isn’t very smart. In fact he appears to be both talentless and spineless. Plus he’s a hypocrite.

No UK government I’m aware of has ever “robbed the coffers” for personal gain. (How’s the ‘Corruption Tsar’ getting on? That was a dishonest gimmick and some.)

What are these illegal things that others have done and he hasn’t?

He is crashing the economy. And he’s doing so in a way that’s very difficult to repair.

A crying Chancellor. Plenty of drama.

To be fair, it was Rachel Reeves that 'crashed the economy'. In fact, destroyed it completely. Starmer is to blame for not getting rid of her.

I’m not British although lived in London for the majority of my life. We moved to Canada a couple of years ago - DH is French Canadian.
DT’s have graduated from Unis in the UK and one now works in Brussels and the other in Amsterdam.

What are these illegal things that others have done and he hasn’t?

Well there was proroguing parliament for a start. And lying to the Queen to do it …

I doubt we will get Angela Raynor - Labour are not into women leaders. One can but hope, I suppose.

I hope if we do people will finally learn to spell her name. It must drive her mad.

You mean the article written by the (since 2022) Labour council of Westminster. In 2013 we had a Tory Westminster council, a Tory Mayor and a Tory Government. We now have a Labour hat trick.

My point stands.

Keeping homes available for those in need, who then move on when they are self sufficient, and pass those properties on to others in need works for a Tory government but doesn't 'work' for a Labour government.

I quite agree.

Things aren't all bad, the economy is gradually recovering. Most of us are OK.

We've weathered worse than this in the past.

I have three words for you. Dame Shirley Porter. You probably don’t remember - too young, I guess.

Oh no the economy is destroyed? Do I need to get to the cash point? Stock up on bottled water and toilet rolls? Why did nobody tell me!

The economy is not recovering.

Your point appeared to be that flexible tenancies were abolished in Westminster because of some odd Labour spite. I'm pointing out to you, as have others, that they were tried, found ineffective and changed back. Not sure why you're on about the political makeup of Westminster or the country. Just reminding yourself is it?

I mean the Tory party since 1979 has manipulated housing for political ends. Strange to see people claim they're guileless and just want the best for tenants, isn't it?

This article didn’t mention Lincolnshire’s Reform council abolishing the flood prevention committee - for a county under considerable threat from flooding.

“…the economy is gradually recovering.”

Outstanding satire. 👏

No UK government I’m aware of has ever “robbed the coffers” for personal gain.

Really? I mean you don't have to even look too hard for examples of it. Sunak and Infosys, Mone and PPE Medpro, Hancock and Topwood, Patterson and Randox, Rees-Mog and Somerset Capital Management, etc. But I'm sure the fact all those sitting MPs personal bank accounts benefiting directly from government contracts is pure coincidence.

But anyway, there is some good news at least. While the press (for totally unbiased and definitely not self-serving reasons) are doing everything they can to stoke division and build the cult of Farage,
the polls still show traditional left-leaning parties holding a solid lead over the right.

Labour won’t win outright next term, but a left-leaning coalition should keep Reform's lunacy away from us for another term at least. I am looking forward to the inevitable meltdown from the right-whinge snowflakes when it happens though.

Reeves was crying happy tears.