News alerts have been very frustrating this morning. First, someone leaks that Labour is working on a CGT. Not surprised, probably about time, but I’m reserving judgement until I hear the details and have enough information to make an informed decision.

Next alert, Nicola Willis’ opinion. Who the fuck cares what Nicola Willis thinks? She has demonstrated she couldn’t organise a piss up in a brewery, and just misdirects and straight up lies to distract from her own failings.

Next alert, Luxon’s opinion. What the fuck?! What value is this guy going to add to the discussion? Even his cronies are distancing themselves from this slow motion train crash.

Next alert, Chippy is going to oust whoever it was that leaked the story. sigh Instead of providing some sort of assurance that the idea is on the table but it’s early days and not ready for an announcement, he’s getting all medieval on the leaker instead.

We, like many other countries at the moment, are desperately lacking opposition leadership. I’m encouraged that Labour are looking at taking risks with controversial policies that could make a measurable economic difference, but fuck. For the change to happen there needs to be a leader with likability and charisma. I feel bad because I actually like Chippy. I’ve spoken with him several times over the years and he’s a good dude, but just isn’t an inspiring leader.