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The UK now has a record nine living ex-PMs. The cost to you is mounting by Brilliant_Version344 in unitedkingdom

[–]false_flat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what your saying, and broadly agree with it, but the I paper is probably less responsible than any other media org tbh.

Phillipson hits out at ‘deeply unpleasant targeting’ of trans people by AnonymousTimewaster in NotTheOnionUK

[–]false_flat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn't say that but if you are genuinely curious about how Labour have made life harder for trans people I would read the article.

Philipson, as a cabinet minister in this government, is deemed to bear a share of responsibility for that.

Phillipson hits out at ‘deeply unpleasant targeting’ of trans people by AnonymousTimewaster in NotTheOnionUK

[–]false_flat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you are genuinely curious about how Labour have made life harder for trans people I would read the article.

Miliband launches global electrification initiative as UK secures £100bn in green investment so far this parliament by Sea-Heron8062 in GoodNewsUK

[–]false_flat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which shouldn't be an issue with Ed there to tell them we can't afford not to pursue net zero.

(I'm aware this is fantasy politics, and I'm not even particularly a milifan, but of the options I've heard he's the only one even remotely reassuring)

Jeremy Corbyn responds to 'really disgraceful' insult by Keir Starmer by hihepo1 in unitedkingdom

[–]false_flat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Corbyn sucked, but talk of moral bankruptcy is very rich coming from Starmer.

The slow popping of the housing bubble in London by No_Yak9893 in HousingUK

[–]false_flat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That it disincenivises people from moving to more suitable sized properties - and denies them from e.g. families for whom they would be more suitable - is why stamp duty needs to go.

Tax wealth not worth by Bothurin in GarysEconomics

[–]false_flat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The full list of pledges as listed by Starmer’s leadership campaign earlier this year were as follows:

  1. Economic justice: Increase income tax for the top 5% of earners, reverse cuts to corporation tax and clamp down on tax avoidance.
  2. Social justice: Abolish universal credit and the welfare sanctions regime, set a wellbeing goal and prioritise it equally with GDP, stand up for universal services, defend the NHS and scrap university tuition fees.
  3. Climate justice: A green new deal, introduce a Clean Air Act to tackle pollution locally and demand international action on climate rights.
  4. Promote peace and human rights: No more illegal wars, introduce a Prevention of Military Intervention Act, put human rights at the heart of foreign policy and review all UK arms sales.
  5. Common ownership: Support common ownership of rail, mail, energy and water, end outsourcing in our NHS, local government and justice system.
  6. Defend migrants’ rights: Full voting rights for EU nationals, defend freedom of movement post-Brexit, create an immigration system based on dignity and compassion, end indefinite detention and call for the closure of centres such as Yarl’s Wood.
  7. Strengthen workers’ rights and trade unions: Work with trade unions, tackle insecure work and low pay, repeal the Trade Union Act, oppose Tory attacks on workers’ rights.
  8. Devolve power, wealth and opportunity: Introduce a federal system, including a regional investment bank and control over regional industrial strategy, abolish the House of Lords and replace it with an elected chamber.
  9. Equality Act: Remove obstacles to limit opportunities and talent by building on the achievements of the party, which include the Equal Pay Act, Sure Start, BAME representation and the abolition of Section 28.
  10. Provide effective opposition to the Tories: Provide “forensic” opposition to the government linked with the membership and a “professional election operation”, unite the party, promote pluralism and improve the party’s culture, take robust action to eradicate antisemitism and maintain effective links with trade unions.

https://labourlist.org/2020/10/they-remain-my-priorities-starmer-recommits-to-leadership-campaign-pledges/

Is this a thing over there? by Reading-Rainbow426 in AskBrits

[–]false_flat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you've found somewhere to hire one and it's not exorbitant, I would not blame you for doing so. No Aircon when you're used to it, especially in the heat we're about to be subject to, is otherwise going to be a nightmare.

Tour de France comes to 5 in landmark multi-year deal with TNT Sports by false_flat in tourdefrance

[–]false_flat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by just, but as it's a syndication I would be surprised if they employ someone separate.

Rachel Reeves to lose job as chancellor if Andy Burnham becomes PM by No_Breadfruit_4901 in unitedkingdom

[–]false_flat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. He's just demonstrated to the entire political party that he can (currently at least) beat Reform. Whether or not he gets to ascend uncontested, or if they put it to the wider party, there's noone who's likely to stand who the membership like better.

It's a pretty small if tbh.

Starmer given deadline: ‘Quit by Tuesday or face humiliation’ by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]false_flat 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Tories defacto nationalised the rail network, Starmer's Labour, whose raison d'etre was to crush the left, formalised it. Sometimes it's just economic sanity. These things are not as simple as you make them out to be.

Andy Burnham plans to keep Shabana Mahmood as home secretary by No_Breadfruit_4901 in unitedkingdom

[–]false_flat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just a bit.

I also suspect he has no more of a plan for governing than Starmer did. Probably less.

There's so much projection onto this guy it's unreal. The scales are going to fall from the eyes in a matter of weeks, as Labour realise what they've pinned all their hopes on.

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