Labour

  • The Wales loss is hitting Labour hard

    It’s difficult not to think parts of the Labour party are in planning mode because of its sudden loss of prominence in Wales due to a Plaid Cymru and Reform UK bounce.

    Andy “The Madman” Burnham and Wes Streeting MP (Ilford North/Labour) have both indicated an attempt for the top prize, albeit the former needs a seat first and can then bid for the top office.

    Streeting has a more realistic chance of taking over from the Prime Minister, but Angela Rayner MP (Ashton-under-Lyne/Labour) too has been reported to be looking to launch a leadership bid.

    Albeit it’s a hoo-ha, no one has come out with firm evidence that it will even open up. After an electoral bruising, this period of introspection isn’t turning out well, is it?

  • The Observer should back its own journalism first

    The Observer has sided with the Prime Minister in a no-contest race. Noble of it. I’m sure he doesn’t need the support. He might have appreciated the answers to a blip with Mandelson. This would have improved his leadership standing in a lot more ways.

    This is a classic example of socialism masquerading as social Journalism. It takes the electoral cycle as its only impetus, and brings fresh faces to bear on a tired incumbent. It assumes Starmer can’t know anymore because of years in the job, and junior positions must be easier.

    It’s a hash, not an opinion, and cloaked in our terms and frequent frames of reference. People write like this to turn us red, not keep us black. They like it their way. This isn’t the writing that we need in national titles for public consumption. It’s more depth, not less scrutiny, that helps in these matters.

  • Labour may not boot Starmer, but they’re mad furious

    The Labour party likes a strong leadership, one that holds together in the most trying times. The fact its blown apart in the Foreign Office and in Number 10 has left many fuming. The bad press is even worse for its voters, coming in just before the local elections and showing the worst side of the party possible.

    Labour may not boot Starmer, but he’s got to avoid another scandal like this one. It’s not a strong pitch for remaining in office, even for the bigwigs in the party that look at who should be leader next. Their opinion is that big decisions on appointments need to be done well, albeit they differ on which ones.

  • Few friends, few answers, and a long week ahead

    The Prime Minister is now no doubt gearing up for a difficult week. If a weekend allows some respite, it’s forty-eight hours and no more. Come Monday, some pundits may even be expecting a resignation speech. This is constitutional politics at its heart, too, because in this State it matters who’s who – and who isn’t.

    The resignation or dumping of some key figures doesn’t go unnoticed and promised scrutiny on Tuesday may go down badly, as much as it has done so far, but for so many more reasons. The impressions MP’s then have may determine a more shuddering outcome than before.

    The problem gotten rid of isn’t the rot gone away. It may be more are to blame for this scandal than meets the eye, too many for the casual spectator to observe. It’s possible that other Labour figures have more knowledge on this, having done some digging by themselves. That may result in a few more nasty articles in the press, and embarrassment follows.

  • Churchill knew Labour had deep issues

    The Churchill of the Second World War is a figure of immense power and might. His status might be attributed to the Empire, but it’s more likely that his impressive persona had more to do with the complete deployment of our military might to mobilise against Hitler’s army, than any interests overseas.

    It’s known that States shape up during times of conflict, and what they are comes into full view. Its brightness is seen in brilliance, and its faults in full colour.

    This position put Churchill into the deep end of political intrigue, as many party’s vied to play a part in the War effort – and also to cause trouble in their own way. He knew that trouble was afoot, and trouble had seeped into political debate. He refused further participation of Labour as it was at the time, telling a close General of his “they’re planning something”, and making sure to block their efforts.

    It’s no doubt a problem of many people at all points along the spectrum, but such a move like it put him on a war footing of a kind against his own countrymen. It’s simply not clear who does what sometimes, and a word in public isn’t always a sanction in private. The Empire years are fraught with controversy, as are the War years, but intelligent leaders make sure to separate things as they go.

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  • Grangemouth may come back to life

    After apparently being left without economic life support following the announcement of the closure of its main source of employment, the people of Grangemouth can breathe a sigh of relief that it may finally be promised new life.

    The news that circulates now is that people are interested in the investment opportunities in the area. These are not insubstantial gains, and it looks to support a more vibrant local jobs market than before if it’s now handled correctly.

    The Labour government in London may feel proud of this achievement, but perhaps more relieved that their incoming administration had the chance to save it. It’s an important part of the UK’s economy that could have gone amiss.

  • Caught: Labour extremist

    In a stunning exclusive for Conservative News Site, a Labour party extremist alleged of communicating propaganda and briefing against UK political ministers has now been spotted.

    A suspect alleged of links to terrorist networks, groups, and other actors worldwide, seen here in Reading, Berkshire.

    He’s alleged to have links to African states that are lenient on the presence and activity of terror groups in their remits. He’s not thought to be a threat to UK public safety.

  • Starmer needs a new act

  • MP’s safety (National News Report)