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To think we don’t know how lucky we are under Starmer.

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SevenYellowHammers · 11/05/2026 19:50

Russia have a mad despot who is responsible for the deaths of Russians and Ukrainians and has caused untold damage on the world’s environment and economy. But he’s still in power.

The USA have a mad despot who’s causing deaths worldwide and has started a war he can’t win causing untold damage to the world’s economy and environment. But he’s still in power.

Israel have a mad despot who is committing genocide and putting Jewish people at risk across the world. But he’s still in power.

In the UK, we have a dull bloke who’s doing his best to stand up to the mad despots while not leading us into war. And we’re all trying to get rid of him.

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TemperanceWest · 18/05/2026 09:19

SevenYellowHammers · 18/05/2026 09:09

And Matt Goodwin is going to run for Reform…. Well done everyone who stirred up shit for Starmer

Is that definite?

HeadofAudiology · 18/05/2026 10:50

TemperanceWest · 18/05/2026 09:19

Is that definite?

No, it's bollocks. The Reform candidate is Robert Kenyon who also stood for Reform in the General Election.

Loopylalalou · 18/05/2026 11:06

SevenYellowHammers · 15/05/2026 18:50

@Sherbs12 it does make you wonder about Burnham’s true loyalty doesn’t it? When Corbyn ran for leadership it was because there was no left candidate, yet Burnham seems to have become the left candidate? Shows how right politics have swung….maybe?

I was very impressed with Burn’s compassion and integrity with the Hillsborough enquiry. I will say that. I’m not sure I’d have given up my seat though! I wonder what deal was offered?

It is the people of makerfield I feel for in all this. And ultimately, I don’t feel the time is right for a leadership election. It seems like after just shoring up a leaky roof, you suddenly decide to build a loft extension!

however, I expect it will all blow over one way or another. I just hope not with Nigel National Front Farage in number 10.

Why do you feel sorry for the people of (Ashton in) Makerfield?
Is it that they might not vote for Labour but Reform - they might be so pee’d off with the whole shaboddle. To be honest, most wouldn’t blame them.
Or is those people might show their colours as real gammons and vote for someone not of your liking?

JustGiveMeReason · 18/05/2026 16:45

I would feel VERY put out to be used in this way.

Who are all the people who think Starmer is doing a good job and should remain as PM meant to vote for ?
They don't want to be stuck under a Reform MP, but know that if Burnham gets in his sole intent is to disrupt the Leadership who are currently doing such a good job apart from their PR / media people ?

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