AIBU to feel the media is pushing Starmer out?

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To feel the media is forcing Starmer out and to be annoyed by this.

They need constant drama and content and this is done at the expense of the country. Starmer is boring but things are improving despite major problems like Iran in the background.

If this were 20 years ago he’d have been safe. They are treating government like football clubs and want Burnham as they think he’s more showbiz. These foreign owner media outlets don’t care about the stability of this country, they just want headlines and drama on X to drum up more drama for headlines and opinion pieces where the media all interview each other.

The country is becoming ungovernable because them and I’m sick of it.

You don’t say !! I am disgusted -still it seems people want charisma - never mind the policies or reality

Labour MPs wanted it

Starmer lacked a vision of hope for the country, unfortunately. He gave that speech in the rose garden (I think) near the very beginning stating how dire the whole situation was and that really was the end for my belief that he had the skills to lead. I don’t doubt he’s a pretty decent man but his political instinct (see Mandelson, the WFA as one of the first acts as PM), his lack of a hopeful message, and generally his unease with himself means he hasn’t been up to a lot of the job. At least Burnham can communicate and will cut through. Whether that’s enough, I don’t know

The only way to reduce inequality is to tax the very wealthy and tax wealth, not just income. I like Gary in the clip below. Grew up in poverty and is now a multi millionaire and campaigns to reduce inequality. He’s studied economics and knows his stuff.

m.youtube.com/shorts/V2M0_T-l2LE?ra=m

So people in a couple, both working long weeks, full time hours on minimum wage shouldn’t have kids because they can’t afford (or wouldn’t be given) income protection? That’s your view?

They’re so out of touch!

Yes of course. What do they expect to do if they lost their job or were unable to work through disability?

They are an extreme minority.

Do you want mass capital flight? I don't. I'd rather try and lift the poor up than try and bring down those who worked hard and succeeded.

No one cares about your anti-trans rhetoric on this thread. bore off really.
Intersex people exist. They can choose which gender they feel is right for them based on the own individual biological and how they feel about it.

Gary is clueless. Laughably clueless. And he knows it.

I'm not a labour supporter by any stretch of the imagination however there are a few things that i think you mention that are wrong.

the country isn't skint. We are giving money away to every man and his dog like its confetti. Just stop giving it away.

Invest in opportunities - stop taxing every thing and everyone.

I dont think Farage will win because they give away money - he will win because people of the UK feel like they are being treated like 2nd class citizens in their own country.

It's not the most sensible idea, dear.

Perhaps, improve your finances first?

100% agree. He was ‘boring’ but the most qualified politician we’ve had in years.

if you can’t afford to have kids you shouldn’t have them = only the wealthy/privileged should have them.

So when I had my DC I was married. I didn’t need child support. Now I’m a single parent, I rely on it. I’m not feckless at all.

So their wealth being what then? Stocks and share? Taxed on the income to buy them and taxed on the interest made, taxed when you sell them. Property? Pay stamp duty when you buy and additional stamp duty on 2nd or more properties. Additional council tax on second homes, if properties are rented then tax on income. Taxed capital gains when you sell. Assets like cars pay tax on purchase like everyone else.
radical thought, reduce taxes and encourage the wealthy to return or stay. They then put more into the economy by employing people in their homes and business who then pay tax, they spend their money in the UK rather than overseas and it boosts the economy creating more jobs which then leads to more tax income.
the vast majority of today’s wealth is created through individuals working flipping hard to build businesses and do well for themselves and their family. Long gone are the days of inherited wealth.

I'd take an intelligent leader over a charismatic one.
Too many people thought Boris was charismatic when he was just an incompetent spoiled little rich boy. 🤮

Yes that probably won’t change

Is your ex-husband not providing for you?

Sadly I agree with you op.

Wow.

I'm not anti-trans, I'm pro women's rights.
I don't care what gender you are but I do care what sex you are, it could have a massive impact on my safety.
And what has intersex (outdated term) got to do with anything?

I get CMS. But having gone from no mortgage and half bills to rent and full bills, CMS and Child Benefit are essential.

YANBU. We’re walking into a humanitarian disaster. This culture of bullying leaders out needs to end.

How is it just, that Kier got the hate he did, get Trump seems untouchable after the atrocities he’s done? The sexism, racism, the antagonism and pure stupidity - yet he seems like Teflon.

If we allow this to continue as a country and world, our children will experience the crimes and fear this brings. I want my kids to grow up in a country that supports its vulnerable, grows and invests as an economy in ethical practices and, above all, feels optimistic and kind. There’s too much hatred around now.

Again, you're not supposed to enjoy your fruits of your hard work in their country.