O/T:- ⚠️Impressed with the leadership [The UK Party Politics Thread]

[countygump]

Definitely watching viewing it differently Sid but quoting the BBC makes you case!!

You didn’t however comment if Mr Starmer and yourself misjudged the mood of the country.

Starmer didn't misjudged the mood of the Country, he just had nothing to say and if you leave aside his criticism of Boris and the Tories, well, that's about what you would expect. Also, if you listen to the number crunchers, Labour actually didn't do that badly. This set of results puts them @ the 7% mark behind the Tories while at the last election they were a whopping 14% behind. So some progress, even if it is cold comfort.

[Borg elite]

Well pointed out gump, looking at the bigger picture is rare these days.

[forwardmagpie]

Starmer didn't misjudged the mood of the Country, he just had nothing to say and if you leave aside his criticism of Boris and the Tories, well, that's about what you would expect. Also, if you listen to the number crunchers, Labour actually didn't do that badly. This set of results puts them @ the 7% mark behind the Tories while at the last election they were a whopping 14% behind. So some progress, even if it is cold comfort.

True excellent progress was made in Hartlepool and only losing 207 local councillors to date against the incumbent government must be seen as the green shoots of progress.

[Borg elite]

The tory majority was 80 seats at the last election, media conclusion - End of the Labour party ,no way back from such a hiding . 2001 election, Blair's majority 167.....

[countygump]

True excellent progress was made in Hartlepool and only losing 207 local councillors to date against the incumbent government must be seen as the green shoots of progress.

Is the 'cold comfort ' I mentioned. A 7 % lead is easily enough to take Pool, (which was tight at the last Election) and win over a lot of council seats and take some councils out of N.O.C. Still progress tho! Wonder what Starmer's views are on Scottish Independence as that could massively impact his chances of ever becoming PM and possibly prevent the Labour Party from being in power for many years to come? Unless they find another Tony Blair, that is.

[magpie_mania]

Pretty clear I think that Brexit still sways many voters. Boris was speaking of how it is Brexit that has enabled the vaccine roll-out and investment in the North East.

Still, Dominic Cummings has said that Labour could easily win an election.

Labour have also had their best result in Wales.

[Ayeayeskipper]

Don't you just love how everyone ignores borg elite. He's not very good.

[countygump]

Looks like Paddy Tipping (Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner) got the big elbow as well.

[BanjoPie]

“I Scoff”

[Ayeayeskipper]

Anyone else see my MP and the Left Loin columnist ..Nadia Whiitome walk out on Parliament like a spoilt little brat because the speaker told her off, Come on DaveSmith

[Elite_Pie]

Anyone else see my MP and the Left Loin columnist.

Both my loins aren't what they used to be, but I demand equality for each of them.

[countygump]

Angela Rayner sacked, why was she ever appointed springs to mind?

[Elite_Pie]

Angela Rayner sacked, why was she ever appointed springs to mind?

Maybe it was because she had a few principles.

Having principles seems a definite vote loser these days.

[Ayeayeskipper]

Both my loins aren't what they used to be, but I demand equality for each of them.

I've never liked you.

[magpie_mania]

Angela Rayner sacked, why was she ever appointed springs to mind?

Still Deputy Leader. Sacked as Chair of Party and Campaign Co-ordinator. Makes it a very awkward situation for KS.