Keir Starmer has never been more powerful | Andrew Marr | The New Statesman
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- For Keir Starmer, "this is as good as it gets" says Andrew Marr.
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Andrew Marr argues that Keir Starmer hopes to become Prime Minister at the next election. However, as leader of the opposition with a huge lead in the polls, he has arguably more freedom right now than he will have in government. So what will the Labour leader do with it? Well, it depends on the timing of the next election. But there are some things Starmer must address immediately: a clear message on the £28bn green investment plan, an answer to the challenges of poverty and inequality, and to decide whether he is the "heir" to Tony Blair, or something different altogether.
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Andrew Marr is Political Editor for the New Statesman, and is one of the UK's most senior political journalists. He spent over 20 years at the BBC where he was Political Editor and hosted the wildly successful Andrew Marr show. He is now based in Westminster where he brings his deep experience of political reporting to his analysis of the most important events in UK politics. He also hosts Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC Radio.
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Thank tou for putting together a playlist with Andrew's commentary, excellent idea!
Why did that women have that dog with her.
What a detailed and cogent analysis. I've been really impressed with the output of The New Statesman recently, Andrew Marr is the right commentator at the right time.
He's a weirdo
"I'm all ears, I'm Andrew Marr here"
wonder how much he was paid to waffel on about starmer and who paid him
Absolutely.
Brit watching from New Zealand. It is refreshing during these chaotic times to hear common sense being spoken by a brilliant man. Keep up the good work mate. You are a star.
Not so brilliant, he voted for Brexit!
@@tropicaltrev1617Doubt it. Source?
@@tropicaltrev1617 I have never heard him say anything in support of Brexit. I have heard him say many things against it. As for how he voted, how the f^^ck could you possibly know?
Not only is Starmer not a Blair (which is not necessarily a problem) but the country is not as it was in 1997. People are more pessimistic, more cynical about politicians and the country's finances are in a far worse state. If Starmer is cautious maybe it is because he is acutely aware that he must not over promise and under deliver or in 5 years time he could easily lose power before he has had the chance to put in place the changes that need to happen.
Let's hope he doesn't get into power
Ah yes. Tory or Reform for you my lovely?@@Dusty2feathers
btw if reform, thanks for voting for Labour. Its genuinely appreciated@@Dusty2feathers
@@Dusty2feathers Why?
1997 Tories annihilated because of Major's SEISMIC, catastrophic disasters in '92.. ie Black Wednesday/15% interest rates/ bitter recession
and ''ever closer union'' the disgraceful Maastricht treaty when free trade morphed into political union with Europe. No consultation, no people's vote.
Major stank the room out, he lost the Tory dressing room, lost Middle England. And he didn't give a sh*t about it!
He was a barmy, kamikazi pilot....hell bent on destroying the Conservative Party.
What an excellent video! I'm sure I'm not alone in finding Andrew Marr so much better at The New Statesman than he was at the BBC.
Absolutely. I think it's because he can now speak his mind. At the BBC they're required to be politically neutral.
@@MrTimg12 They're not required to be politically neutral they're required to present the facts. Unfortunately the tories have managed to install party faithfulls to senior roles in the news division. Robbie Gibb is one of those and he has appointed himself arbiter of impartiality. Impartiality is in itself a falsehood, it forces - for example a scientist with 5 PHDs to be challenged by a conspiracy theorist who thinks physics is a lie. It undermines accurate reporting of facts. To be politically neutral is to relay those facts, if they turn out to be politically toxic maybe politicians shouldn't engage in behaviour that is toxic. Not infect a public news agency and corrupt it in order to fashion the news coverage to polish your turds ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Oh I do hope Starmer watches this. Starmer - just get Marr as your part time advisor!
I hope Labour HQ watch this video - they definitely need to flip the arguement on tax cuts, otherwise they’ll be too constrained to make a change if they get into power.
It's probably an easier argument to flip than many people might think: I’m not well off but would happily pay a bit more tax to (properly) sort out public services and reinstate some of the things we’ve lost during the Tory reign e.g. community centres, police stations (and actual police), libraries, NHS, Care, teachers etc. I could go on. But the interesting thing is all the people I speak to (mostly struggling financially) nevertheless agree with this sentiment. It seems to be mostly rich people who object to higher tax rather than poor people who rely on public services.
@@MrArchie800 i agree. I don’t think they should talk about raising taxes, but should challenge the tax cuts that will come in the next Budget - on top of the last ones, they will force more austerity and cuts. As you say, most normal people know our public services are broken. It’s the Tories who can afford private everything who don’t know this.
I have always been conservative, however i did vote for Tony Blair, at the time he appeared to be the right man for the UK. At present i am unable to understand what Labour Plan mandate is. Labour approach in my eyes would be to concentrate on delivering their blue print for the country. Rather than the constant tit for tating.
Politics needs to change from the Oxford and Cambridge elites, the Reform Party will get my vote in the next GE. Unless Labour can convince me otherwise wise.
Love Andrew’s Friday videos great listen on the train home after a long week at work :)
Power is not the measure of a great PM. In fact, until we get proportional representation the country is doomed to be run by power hungry ppl who don't have the country's best interests at heart. We need REAL change.
I think if Starmer doesn't bring in PR he's likely to spend only one term in office.
Undoing 40 years of neoliberalism is going to take two to three terms.
If the electorate don't see much rapid improvement in their lives,and coupled with the constant attrition of the right wing media, he could be shown the door by the new 'Reformed' Tory Party.
PR would negate their influence.
We won't get real positive change with yet another Tory government.
Always perceptive. Thanks Andrew.
Let's test the polls with a GE!
Excellent, Andrew Marr. Such a superb analysis. You have confirmed my choice in the next election.
The notion that Sir Keir is having a rough ride with the press is utter nonsense, especially by contrast to the last leader of the opposition.
Maybe it's because he isn't giving the press the ammunition they need like his predecessor did.
Dear Comrade Jeremy and his love for all things anti-western? A man who couldn't bring himself to say anything bad about Russians assassinating dissidents in the UK and supported Brexit because emulating Venezuela and CUba wouldn't be possible under EU laws? Astounding.
@@joefortey4 Without doubt, but KS has also steered clear of saying anything vaguely leftish. For good reason.
Marr said Starmer isn't having a rough time with the press as they are currently obsessed with the Tory infighting.
Starmer is clearly a far better strategist than Corbyn.
@@Pobotrol unless hes "their man." One was attacked even before he became leader, the other was the media favourite to become leader even before the 2019 election.
Well said, Andrew. The more I watch you; the more I miss you on a Sunday morning.
Great analysis on Sir Keir, but the 28 billion needs to be kept. A greener future is absolutely necessary, and this amount cannot be reduced.
you are effectively giving that money to china on solutions that don't work , in fact make it worse
I'd rather see articulated deliverables and detailed costings. Throwing 28 billion at a problem will result in being 28 billion down and the problem still existing.
Love how Andrew talks about how Starmer being at his greatest strength whilst being Infront of a New Statesman which says he faces his greatest revolt 😂😂😂
Revolt from who? Corbyn? Momentum? 😂
Well spotted.
@@nicks4934everyone who sees his inconsistent character.
I noticed this but don’t know when that cover is from?
One never took to yourself Andrew whilst working for the Main Stream media, however it refreshing to hear an unfettered well balanced impartial summary of current day politics. Good Man excel summary.
I really like these videos - insightful and thorough analysis which ditches the pointless shallow hubris dished out by most others. Thanks Andy!
Andrew Marr is particularly accurate on the taxation argument. The Labour Party should have been making the case for more tax in return for more efficient public services for decades, drawing comparisons with other European countries. By not doing so it has allowed the Tories to convince joe public that tax is bad and egregiously hollow out the state since 2010. If Labour shies away this time it simply won't be able to fund the reforms to our crumbling public sector when in government.
The Independent's article on how the Corporate side of the Labour Party conspired to sabotage Jeremy Corbyn's leadership so that he would lose to Theresa May who they preferred and be replaced with a more corporate friendly leadership like Tony Blair. The truth is Starmer and his ilk preferred Boris Johnson than real actual help for the working class and unless this corporate capture of the Labour Party is rooted out it will be more of the same. Wars, corporate greed and the hollowing out of Britain for the benefit of the 1%.
The system works.
more tax is a proven way to make a country poorer, more money does not equate to more efficient services. We saw that under blair, he upped the NHS budget , worse results.
People should take home more of their pay, they do the work, it encourages investment, spending instead of giving to a public body to be wasted
@@davidmrenton Under Blairs labour, wages increased 25% over inflation, the NHS had its highest satisfaction rates, increased education standards, lower crime, lower poverty, better social care. The list goes on. Better taxation pays dividends to a country. Denmark pay around 50% income tax, they get free childcare, free university, free healthcare the list goes on. The tories removed the 45% tax rate to 'simplify' the tax code but left all the loopholes in which make it complicated. Tax evasion costs the economy £120bn a year! That's the budget for the NHS!
@@SimplySketchyGT the NHS under Blair produced worse results, longer waiting times. Wages 25% over inflation, what fiction is that
You seem to a have a cheat sheet of untruths , Blair was a disaster , can't believe people actually defend him
Thanks for posting
Imagine Corbyn had ever enforced this kind of discipline would have never heard the end of it.
Because Corbyn was a leader…
Starmer is an authoritarian…
If he was any good at politics he would have done…
@@patrickmonkman8151 I agree he should have forced Boris into a temporary government instead of a general election, should have cleared out the right of the party especially those that publicly attacked him and rigged the Labour nomination system to give more power to the members. But who knew how much worse Starmer would be than even Blair
@@patrickmonkman8151 He isn't great at politics, but that doesn't rebutt the initial point. Even if he had enforced discipline like this, it would have been used against him by the press. He had no options because the system is rigged.
@@firstnamelastname7003 you hit the nail on the head with the first five words of your response…
Great to hear your views and insights Andrew.
Top quality stuff, Mr Marr, really impressive. Thank you.
Quality analysis again from Marr👍
Thanks 👏
Clear, concise & challenging. Everything to play for. But what about taxing Meta, Uber, Amazon and all the other mega profit making companies which operate almost tax free in the UK. Not to mention stopping the Non-Dom nonsense.
That's all to play for isn't it if Starmer gets in? 🤞
Keep sayingt it. I just hope somebody in Labour HQ is listening to Andrew
I am waiting for Labour to convince me they believe in anything. It’s all ooh we mustn’t do that in case they don’t like us next week. What policy is it they want to sell me? I would have voted for the green fund. Now I can’t even do that.
Ok don’t vote then
Strengthening worker's rights? End zero hour contracts? Public energy company? Building houses? Investing in the NHS? Onshore wind generation? Free breakfast clubs in schools? Investment in youth services? Nothing take your fancy?
@@frankbrennan1619Little evidence any of that will happen under Labour - why not actually bother to look up how well Labour governments have run the economy, borrowing and public services versus the Tories since the 80s and you might realise that most of what you believe is brainwashing inflicted on you by the right-wing billionaire-owned press..
@frankbrennan1619 No thanks Frank .We have had enough of that for the last 14 years. Its time for something completely different 👢
@@Pobotrol none of that will happen as Labour will bankrupt the country, and why do we need onshore wind generation, a very wasteful use of resources that does'nt solve any problems
Come on kier , we are all waiting for you!
I think a good phrase would be, "Let's get back to square one!"
Excellent! Very pleased you left the BBC!
Well needed positivity :)
Would love to hear Starmer make the case for higher taxes and public investment. Not Scandinavian levels, but more in line with the rest of northern Europe.
And as for the old trope that we can't afford it, the ONS puts average household disposable income at around £30k which amounts to around £600 billion of disposable income as a country. We spend around £10 billion going to coffee shops (about the same as what we spend on children's social care). We have a choice; we can spend our money on more and more holidays, meals out, tat to show off on Facebook, etc or we can spend it investing in our future via improvements to education, infrastructure, national debt repayments, etc. I think now is a good time to have that debate.
How about if 99% of us pay nothing, and we finally bring tech giants and the super-rich to heel?
At 1% interest rates maybe. But not now. Hard choices being made in this household on 30k and no, not holidays. The basics. We've just been walloped with over 2k in.ulez pa and no chance of a new car. Don't know wht planet you're in, but clearly not mine.
@@advocate1563 Why do you assume the taxes would be on you, rather than the 1%?
Quite possible a household on £30k will be struggling right now (depending on area, no. of children, etc), but I was pointing out that the average UK DISPOSABLE income is currently around £30k. Disposable as in money that's left after you've paid all your bills. So whilst some people definitely are struggling, the country as a whole isn't.
As for interest rates, they're high to bring down down inflation. Increasing taxes would also also help bring down inflation. Or the money raised could be used to help grow the economy via infrastructure spending or hiring teachers or whatever.@@advocate1563
God I miss having hope for the future, I do want starmer to go hard on this and talk about good British jobs in future driven industry.
Hope is emmigration. The west is going down - it's just long-term historic cycles.
Three word slogans are usually deemed to be best because people remember them. e.g. "Get Brexit Done", "Led by Donkeys", "Get Britain Working", "Take Back Control". "Stop the Tories". Snappy. Repeatable. Memorable.
I hope all opposition parties are gearing up with their offer to look good to their target audience. No need to reveal anything at this stage but hopefully, once Sunak pulls the trigger it will be "No holds barred", "Britain Expects Better", "Fix the mess"
I know 3 words is best, but I think 'Back To Square One" would be ideal, seeing as we are on a -666 at the moment and heading backwards.
Tax the Rich
Unblock the toilet.
I totally agree. Labour's being way too timid. With it's lead in the polls I think it can afford to be much more radical.
Andrew Marr is brilliant
Brilliant at what? Bullshit?
@@DavidEdwards-uf5lg Well argued; you've obviously been practicing.
Noam Chomsky had his mesure many decades ago, he says what the establishment want and if he said anything different he wouldn't have a mouthpiece to spout his views, still BBC insider
@@barrieroberts75 👍
@@barrieroberts75then why has he left the bbc like so many? Might it have something to do with the take over of the establishment by right ring that gave us Brexit? There’s a war going on for the soul of the country
Fantastic analysis.
Not sure on Marr’s description of the PLP as united/disciplined. Deep divisions over the conflict in Gaza, for example, are quite clear.
I don't see how. He lost hundred councillors and 20 MPs. He sacked and taken whips off other MPs. He is severely wounded and weakened. Any other labour leader would be having a vote of no confidence in them. Seams Starmer on a sinking ship and taking as many mps and councillors with him as possible. He finished
Welll said Andrew.
Labour could be messaging to grow the economy so we're all richer, as opposed to much money to the rich to make them richer.
It is not difficult at all:
- it takes 25-30 years to change the UK economy
- you have to make homes which young women feel they can bring a baby into the world
- you need nursery and childcare so a women feels they can return to work
- you need schools focusing children on maths, science, engineering, manufacturing so we grow an engineering manufacturing future generation
- then sit back and let UK talent then do the rest.
We begin with home building, childcare, and education. Get those right and 25-30 years later those people you caused to exist from good homes through good schools will solve their own problems their way.
We just have to survive the slings'n'arrows of those who made their money a century, or two, earlier, who own newspapers and TV channels here and abroad who just want us thick, poor, and divided.
Good luck, Keir I say this as a Labour veteran of the 1997 General Election
Starmer must know that being PM will mean taking responsibility for lifting the country out of the Tory mess. No wonder he looks burdened.
Anyone in his position would be terrified of what awaits. Never mind a note left behind saying there's no money left, more like one saying 'Good luck fixing the mess mate.'
Short of discovering another country with treasure and no military to defend them we are screwed. I was born just after the war, so I have had a front row seat of our demise as a "powerful" nation to becoming a lapdog of America. Our special relationship: could someone please explain to me how that works because I'm seeing nothing special except our obedience to their demands that are never in our interests, and they never reciprocate. It doesn't matter who is next in power, our time is long past.
Great analysis. Agreed regarding the 28 billion…
Everything is worse since 2010. Labour must win
they will make it far worse, the problem with the tories they are labour lite, you people cannot be saved with your delusions
Am I right in believing the best education, health, transport and social services, are in the Scandinavian Countries? who also enjoy the best standard of living and rank highly in "happiness" are amongst the highest taxing Nations on earth. Britain never compares itself with some of their nearest Neighbours, Odd
Roll on sea levels rising…
A bit weird that all the video clips have the audio only on the left?
The British people demonstrated their willingness to sacrifice the present for the future when the tories got in on the idea of austerity. It turned out to be a lie but I feel that most people were happy to have slightly less ib 2010 to pay down the national debt if it meant a better future.
I think as long as Labour demonstrate that they are willing to reinvest in the economy and infrastructure then the majority of people will not be too bothered about them rejecting the tories tax cuts.
They really need to focus on how high the national debt is and how bad the current public services are in the uk.
Yeh, still more poweful when you are PM
Off piste a bit, but on a recent post Andrew highlighted the need to tax wealth. I agree with him. But I wonder if Starmer will do this. Is he guided by a passion for redistributing wealth, or is he going to put the wants of the few before the needs of the many?
Whoever wins needs to brand as wartime leader, increasing spending and social readiness.
He’s right to point out KS is no TB. Kier should seek to emphasise that he’s no big beast personality but instead a diligent hard-working administrator working night and day to put Britain back on track, with no more drama.
God, if this is the best, i dread to think what the downside will look like. Can't keep a policy for.more than about 2 months.
KS should be talking currently about fundamental values Labour versus Tory, and leaving details until the Labour manifesto
When is the next general election?
KS is a man for the moment , steady, honest, trust worthy and we must trust him and allow him to win in his own way. Don’t rock the Labour boat
Honest and trustworthy 😂😂😂😂😂
you are joking right ,Grooming gangs, Savile , Post Office Starmer
@@davidmrentontry fact checking david you may find you like it! Or at least back up your ridiculous words....
@@juliegregory3900 i can back everything up, it's common knowledge, don't get sore because you are ignorant and don't understand the type of person you support.
@@davidmrenton what utter twaddle david, getting facts from the Daily Mail/GBNEWS doesn't count! Mr Starmer actually set out to challenge rape myths and misogynistic believes and got cases reopened that the police had closed. Nazir Afzal a CPS prosecutor who did eventually bring the Rochdale grooming gangs to justice credited his boss Mr Starmer for supporting him when the police had initially dismissed them. Mr Starmer triggered a review after Rochdale and asked prosecutors to review previous cases where something might have been missedehich led to a string of prosecutions from the past.
Does that tally with your ''facts'' david? I could do similar with your other assertions too. Where did you get such drivel? Feel free to give me any facts you have! Are you a tory supporter david?
He may get more popular in future, how are you so sure Andrew?
Remember when Andrew Marr was a fervent supporter of Tony Blair and New Labour back in the 90's.
You might be keeping a close eye on Westminster. but not so much on USA.
I mean, the conservatives just threw away 37 billion on an completely pointless test and trace system, all forgoteen about, and now there going after labour party for acutally investing in this country. Currently I'm an undergraduate general engineering student, and this 28 Billion is probably the most interesting thing that a political party has acutally got up and said, it would give people like me a job, and maybe the country would be in a bit of a better state.
Really? Labour never more united since 1984? Even under Blair?
My problem is that i dont like the torys, but i dont like kier either. He hasnt said anything in the last few years that have made me want to vote for him. And the fact he wouldnt support the striking workers made me even less likely to vote for him.
I think a lot of people have that problem, they don't know what he stands for, he changes his mind more than I change my socks, he's sat on that many fences, he must have enough splinter's in his arse to build a log cabin.
@@DavidEdwards-uf5lg Exactly. Im a fully trained teacher and i have been unable to get a job in a school because of the lack of investment in the education system. Came from a poor family background so there nots loads of inhertences to help me buy a house or anything like that. Nothing he has said has made me think his government will create a country where i can improve my life considerably. He just seems another posh toff
@@tri-clawgaming7682 exactly right, starmer doesn't give a toss about people like us, he's a champagne socialist. Like the other Islington set.
@@tri-clawgaming7682 A fully trained teacher who didn't learn very much about English grammar. Unless you are there to clean after the children have left, it would be better if you avoided the classroom.
@@tri-clawgaming7682Mr Starmer isn't posh! He's from a working class background his father was a sole trader who rented a unit making tools, so worked long hours. His mum a nurse who developed a serious debilitating illness. He remembers their phone being cut off because they couldn't pay the bill. He worked hard and became head of the CPS and Director of Public Prosecutions for which he was knighted for his public service. He's a serious, capable and decent man. As a teacher you should hope he gets into power and investing in Education. Maybe invest in a dictionary? Inheritance? All the best.
Andrew should join the race! Pretty sure will do far better than any politician in this country today
Andrew really hits the nail on the head. Excellent analysis of past and present leaders and, of what the country needs now! Back then, Labour, and the people of this country, needed Blair. Now, Labour, and the people of this country, need Starmer.
Different people, politicians . But, both perfect for the country at their moments in time.
Vote labour keep ULEZ if that’s what you want! 🤡
@@thealchemist8422 Vote tory and keep the 🤡show!
Additional. Because, unlike you, I read past headlines. You live in London right? So, you understand that "most" working people are not really affected. Apart from having cleaner air to breath. That's Labour that is ;)
@@thealchemist8422 Who cares 🤡
Yes it was a very good video by Andrew Marr, but one of the present main issues, if not the main (external) issue is the terrible situation in Palestine. I am very disappointed with Biden’s policies with the horror that has prevailed. Steamer must not follow & has to completely rethink on this major problem. Otherwise, votes will be lost. I am a UK citizen, but live abroad.
@@eightiesmusic1984 Auto correct! Thankyou & of course it should be Starmer.
There is no point to Labour anymore.
I think, at heart, Marr is a one-nation Conservative. But i also think, like the rest of us, he's sick to the backteeth of the current administration.
Keir Starmer has the right to remain silent, the whole silence and nothing but silence. So help him God.
Starmer gets such an easy ride in the media and this is yet another example
He's a made man, that's why. Reject the uniparty system, there are no political saviours to be had 👍
Labour is fundamentally a social party. It is galling to watch them get dragged into rows about money every election.
Nah, the best phrase is to turn the Tory slogan back on themselves. "Let's get back to square one...". Clear, simple, pushes the fresh start and undermines the Tory rhetoric.
He has been labour leader for about 3 years. And we still do not know what he stands for.
Andrew mar for next PM 👏
how can it be as good as it gets ,its the exact opposite , he cant even back a ceasefire in gazza , just tell me how good is that! awaiting a reply
Sir Keith CPS Steamer presents as a c-list 80’s pop star trying to organise a 40th anniversary reunion comeback tour
he most likely a pm 😮 he is doing well in polls
Get the 37 billion from track and trace where did that money go ..?.
I think they want to be PM for different reasons
I wish Labour had the details of what the Tories are wasting our money on so every time they mention the £28 billion Keir Starmer could counter with "What are you doing with the £xyz billion going towards a b and c?"
Super Kier 2
simple question to you all, should a man who does'nt know what a women is, or is too scared to say what a women is, be the leader of a country
Isn't the "establishment" always all powerful?
£100bn interest pa goes ignored by msm
The problem this time around is that historically the conservatives will have built up a budget surplus which can be inherited by Labour and spent. You can vote Labour to open the purse strings and pump money into the public sector whereupon it will 'trickle down' through outsource contracts (PPI) and into wage packets and circulate back into the economy creating a nice boom time. On this occasion however... there is no surplus to spend. How can Labour do what Labour does if the Conservatives have been running public services the same way 'new labour' did in the 2000s. If todays equivalent of Liam Byrne walks out of the Conservative run treasury leaving the same note "I'm afraid there is no money" for his successor Labour will have little choice but to continue the all round decline of the last 14 years. So why bother voting for them?
Conservatives will do better than everyone thinks
A choice between the cowardly or the cruel 👎
I disagree. I think he is cautious and cunning but I doubt very much that he is cowardly. Wasn't that long ago that commentators were saying Labour wouldn't be back in power for a decade or more.
@@snufkinmatt162 Ok, I respect your opinion. But I don’t necessarily respect political commentators opinions when the entire political landscape is a sham. I understand the reality of the situation but that doesn’t mean we need to be cheerleaders for the lesser of two evils. If you’re privileged enough to be content with the status quo then fair enough, keep shaking them pom poms.
Dear Keir. Please listen to Andrew. Learn the best from it.
You won't get me to vote for Starmer.
Almost..."take back our future"
It's safer certainly not to get carried away in the polls though I think he can maintain confidence based upon recent bi-elections. They are well overperforming. It's the same reason I wouldn't get to panicked about the prospect of another Trump presidency, when his party is constantly underperforming, especially given the current economy.
You are dead right, there has never been a better time to be Labour leader. The only problem is the electorate and they are not impressed with either side and that’s a massive understatement!
The Independent's article on how the Corporate side of the Labour Party conspired to sabotage Jeremy Corbyn's leadership so that he would lose to Theresa May who they preferred and be replaced with a more corporate friendly leadership like Tony Blair. The truth is Starmer and his ilk preferred Boris Johnson than real actual help for the working class and unless this corporate capture of the Labour Party is rooted out it will be more of the same. Wars, corporate greed and the hollowing out of Britain for the benefit of the 1%.
The system works.
Dont forget he has the Civil Service and the Judicery behind him too!
I can't believe keir starmer has not stood up for the workers at port Talbot. He needs to revisit the history of the Labour party and what keir Hardie stood for.
Way too late now
He would expel Keir Hardie
I think a lot of his attitude comes from how Corbyn was an overt leftie, and the voters conclusively rejected him.
Hearing Andrew float the idea of Trump back in power is truly horrifying. A man devoid of a single redeeming quality.
really under him the world was far safter, people in America far better off, now biden is a person with no redeeming qualities, thankfully he will be in a retirement home by next year
2:20 New Labour was more disciplined and united behind young Anthony Blair. Road to Hell is paved with good intentions
GANGLEMAARRRRRR
I watch a lot of these videos and none of the speakers can actually tell us what policies the Labour Party have
Having destroyed treasury’s finances and set to inherit the extra IEDs
The problem with starmer is himself he doesn't inspire anyone and sits on the fence way to much i want a leader that can lead and bring a nation with them not dance on a six pin everytime hes asked a question