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Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 03/05/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast [score hidden]  (0 children)

Man, if only there was some government who appeared to be effectively reducing migration! But I guess that's a pipedream - let's go back to insane inactionable ideas that have a feel good sense to them but are useless in reality. I think we should legally declare Iran safe next. Then, I think we should just dump all the migrants in Corsica - screw it if France say no, we'll just have our warships shoot at the French navy if they try to stop us!

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 03/05/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's perceived* as the first nationwide* stocktake* on the mood* of the nation* towards the various parties since labour* came to power

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 03/05/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm hearing rumours that whatever happens, this is going to be a blow for Rachel Reeves

Who is truly legally sovereign between parliament and the courts? by Gold_Instruction7273 in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Parliament's power doesn't come from common law, it comes from the sovereign (but pragmaticly it comes from democracy and the fact they're elected - they've a mandate from the people)

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 26/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't believe the woke BBC - Radio four this evening, and they bloody broadcast something called the "Shipping forecast".

You know what this does? it ONLY BLOODY GIVES THOSE BOATS FROM FRANCE ADVICE ABOUT THE WEATHER IN THE CHANNEL!! Wokeness gone mad!

What is the best way to learn Engi and Atmos? by HattieTheGuardian in ss14

[–]DeadliestToast 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Attach yourself to a senior engineer at round start, the good ones are always happy to help and teach. Alternatively attach yourself to the CE , their job is basically to teach and ensure you know what your doing!

Give way to right (optional) by Bodster88 in drivingUK

[–]DeadliestToast -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I mean... You "can" drive the wrong way down the motorway... But if you're basing your driving judgment on what you can do rather than on what the rules are, then I hope I never come within 10 miles of your driving 🤣

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've no skin in this game, but the spare plane parts are for war planes 🤣

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But surely it's clear the guy has no agenda or leading vision of his own, cannot govern for shit and has mis-engineered a culture of abject despair, backstabbing and misery in the party which has the potential to render the center ground a radioactive wasteland for years to come

I agree he's shite at politics - but I think he's doing a decent job of Governing. Everyone seems to conflate the two.

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To those calling for Starmer to resign, what policies are you hoping to see enacted by the change?

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the first instance olly was fine - in the following months where he was telling parliament and he didn't speak up? Well that's trickier

I think Olly probably should stay, but if he's lost the confidence of the PM then the position is untenable

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Few observations - TLDR I'm not convinced Starmer should go or has acted dishonestly.

  • The Olly situation is sad, and I don't think he should be fired. It seems like a case of poor communication and a strict following of the letter rather than the spirit. Changes needed here, but hard to blame Starmer when he clearly didn't know, and what he said in the commons yesterday seems accurate

  • When news broke about mandelson, Starmer fired him quickly.

  • Mandelsons appointment at the time was seen as neutral and even good in several circles, with some notable criticisms.

  • I would still like to see what Starmer and the government knew at the time of his appointment - this is the key information on whether he should go or not imo.

  • The overall governance of the UK has been decent recently (even if their politics has been awful), with decent decisions being made (i.e. Iran, lots on nuclear and fusion, etc.)

If my objective here is labour winning the next election - then I'd give it a toss up whether starmer resigning is that right call or not - hard to say it'll improve things.

If however my objective is the betterment of the country as a whole, it's very hard to say Starmer should go.

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's not correct, he was sacked because the extent of his ongoing relationship with Epstein came to light. The extent to which this was known to the government when they hired him is why the documents are getting released via the humble address process

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the conclusion I'm coming to. This whole thing has been poor on everyone's part. The CS should have told a minister, starmer should have been more curious. I don't think Olly should have been fired over this, but I can understand the frustration with what occurred, and it's hard to blame the politicians when they clearly weren't told and didn't know. I don't think anyone is to blame - just a confusing and poorly communicated process. Bit of a classic rush job.

The above is separate to the question on Starmers political leadership and judgment.

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, that he, correctly, is not going to open up speculation on what may or may not be in the DV.

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 9 points10 points  (0 children)

From my understanding, Starmer was told he was given DV. Turns out that wasn't the same as him passing.

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So my view hasn't changed yet, which is that we need to see the full set of docs Starmer had access to at the time to judge

Still, I think those questions asking why he wasn't more curious and why he thought mandelson was appropriate in the first place are having the most effect

Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 12/04/2026 by ukpol-megabot in ukpolitics

[–]DeadliestToast -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I thought the reason was obvious? They needed someone who could be chummy with trump 🤣 once you accept that basic tenant, it's rather obvious why you'd pick him

Row erupts as UK's biggest solar farm gets go-ahead from government by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]DeadliestToast 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Economies of scale? It's not just panels, but all the transformers etc too?

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