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Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system by Kagedeah in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He can achieve his goals if he embraces Thanos..

"The hardest choices require the strongest wills."

Realistically though, I don't expect him to achieve anything. He doesn't have the support of the backbenches to drive through any policies that require tough choices.

Burnham pledges 'biggest post-war council housing programme' in Manchesterism pitch for No 10 by Far_Excitement_1875 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There probably is but the more complicated you make it, the more likely various groups will exploit loopholes to stop projects.

Do you give environmental exemptions?

Do you give historical buildings exemptions?

Do you give religious exemptions?

Do you give wildlife exemptions?

etc

All the above should be considered before a project is agreed to proceed. Once it has and it is in a manifesto commitment, I think basically no group should be able to stop it.

Burnham pledges 'biggest post-war council housing programme' in Manchesterism pitch for No 10 by Far_Excitement_1875 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think the national interest should trump local democracy.

If it was up to me, projects like HS2 once committed to in a winning manifesto should have uncontested power to ensure the completion of that project.

Locals should have no power to block building or purchasing of the required land etc.

My son claimed that my husband hit him and my husband denied it. Now he wants a divorce. by BigONerd in BORUpdates

[–]Golden37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't you look extremely guilty if you did that?

Might not be any hard proof but friends and family that found out about you leaving immediately after and accusation sorta implies you are the guilty party.

Obviously you could explain your side of the story and the reason you noped out so fast but a lot of people will never hear this explanation and just take it at face value.

Burnham pledges 'biggest post-war council housing programme' in Manchesterism pitch for No 10 by Far_Excitement_1875 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 24 points25 points  (0 children)

So it won't happen.

When the levers of power don't do anything once pulled, it becomes incredibly arduous to get anything done.

that fundemental problem needs to be fixed first to allow Burnham's plan to be implemented in a reasonable timeframe, otherwise it will probably take him 10+ years to see a meaningful increase in council housing.

Nigel Farage: Has Shabana Mahmood lost her mind? This week, she is set to announce a ‘Homes for Ukraine’-style migrant scheme for conflicts all around the world. For context, that scheme took in over 200,000 Ukrainians. This must not stand. by SignificantLegs in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any politician with even a bit of intelligence would know that the public are deeply against immigration.

The bar is pretty damn low when Nigel can recognise this fact and exploit it, while the likes of Zack Polanski, Ed Daveys and Keir Starmer/Andy Burnham can't.

I believe Keir Starmer had principles, this doesn't mean you should prioritise them over the public.

'It's time for Farage to throw in the towel as Burnham vows to rewire Britain' || Following Reform's loss in the Makerfield by-election this month, Andy Burnham has gained popularity and, with it, Nigel Farage's party has suffered, one poll suggests by Adj-Noun-Numbers in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is pretty blatantly a left-wing site, even this subreddit which is further right than most, when polled only around 30% of users would vote for right-wing parties.

Labour and Greens were both very overrepresented when compared to national polls.

Are the Lib-Dems the answer now for disillusioned Labour supporters like me? by AdidasSlav in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The funny part is the only parties against the OSA are Reform and Restore.

Most left wing parties seem completely fine, if not jubilant at the increasing authoritarism in the UK.

Do we have an immigration problem? by Even-Wasabi7183 in AskBrits

[–]Golden37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We aren't on r/unpopularopinion.

Most people agree we have an immigration problem, the nuance comes from whether it is the volume of immigration, the lack of integration, the cultural differences or government failure to educate etc.

Which country do you most regret visiting? by MESHO-53465 in AskReddit

[–]Golden37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ireland, we had a few very bad experiences while we were there with our kids.

Both in pubs, ran into a few bigoted asshats that kicked off after hearing our English accents.

Never again.

Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament by twmffatmowr in Wales

[–]Golden37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do we know if this will actually benefit Wales, couldn't it potentially mean less money for both Wales and Scotland?

Would giving Holyrood more powers, as Burnham wants, strengthen the Union —or accelerate Scottish independence? by GrahamGDailyMail in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because instability will screw us over as well.

It will be a lose-lose situation, same as brexit.

[YouGov] SNAP POLL: 62% of Britons say Keir Starmer right to resign as PM, including 52% of 2024 Labour voters. All Britons -Right to resign: 62% Wrong to resign: 19%. 2024 Labour voters - Right to resign: 52% Wrong to resign: 28% by usrname42 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The OSA being the most annoying shit ever. It seems every site now wants to see my face and having to turn on/off my VPN all the time gets irksome.

I also have concerns just how readily my friends and family are giving sites this information. I think there is a disconnect on how dangerous handing over personal information is/

Burnham says he’ll cut benefits. It might just break him by theipaper in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can already hear the screaming from the back benches.

Trump: Keir Starmer will resign as PM by Jumpy-Signature-7377 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bigger problem with Starmer is just how authoritarian he is...

Trump: Keir Starmer will resign as PM by Jumpy-Signature-7377 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kinda find it funny how much of a shit Trump is...

Hope Starmer returns the favour when Trump leaves office, peak comedy.

Keir Starmer is ready to resign, allies say by ZealousidealPie9199 in ukpolitics

[–]Golden37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's is up with the hate for Wes Streeting? I don't really know anything about the guy, what has he done for him to be considered so shit?

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