Corbynomics: A Dystopia

Thrugelmir

BobQ wrote: »

Not sure he is yesterday's man, but he has two other limitations. First he is called Milliband and second, why on earth would he risk it?

Requires the support of the Unions. Last time out they preferred his brother. Possibly not their choice of candidate. As Corbyn has proved. Winning elections isn't their primary aim.

mrginge

All this drivel about milliband is just more typical spin from the usual suspects.

He's got no interest in coming back anywhere near the Labour Party. What happenened is a bunch of chukka/Kendal/cooper types leant on Ed to get Dave to say something helpful in whatever public speech he was due to make.
Just a normal tactic to try apply a bit of pressure and grab a few headlines without it coming direct from the plp.

westernpromise

David Miliband is a spineless jelly of inanition. I would think the Tories would be thrilled to have another gormless Miliband sap to defeat.

Conrad

Been hearing a great deal from Labour MP's as to how they need to start listening to voters. Tom Watson been saying this all weekend.


I've heard this refrain many times in the past ->>

2 May 2008 19:55 UK

Mr Brown told reporters: "It's clear to me that this has been a disappointing night, indeed a bad night for Labour."
He conceded that the government had "lessons to learn", but insisted: "My job is to listen and to lead."


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7372860.stm

antrobus

Gerald Kaufman has died
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39099489

So, another by-election. Fortunately this one will be in Manchester Gorton, a constituency so sympathetic to the Conservative cause that the Green Party managed second place last time around. So Labour should be able to hang on to that one.

Filo25

antrobus wrote: »

Gerald Kaufman has died
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39099489

So, another by-election. Fortunately this one will be in Manchester Gorton, a constituency so sympathetic to the Conservative cause that the Green Party managed second place last time around. So Labour should be able to hang on to that one.

No doubt the Corbynistas will still portray it as a massive triumph though

seven-day-weekend

Sapphire wrote: »

Personally, I like Teresa May's style, and I do think she has charisma (as well as competence), though she has a quiet way about her. She seems very different from political leaders we've had in the past – though I still need to see how she will do.

I am definitely so thoroughly sick of the constant spin and lying that occurred especially with people like Bliar, Campbell, Osborn, Cameron, etc.

Yes I agree with this post. I too think she has charisma as well as competence(charisma can be quiet and reflective, it doesn't have to be all-singing-all-dancing). Time will tell but at the moment I am delighted that she is our PM.

setmefree2

antrobus wrote: »

Gerald Kaufman has died
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39099489

So, another by-election. Fortunately this one will be in Manchester Gorton, a constituency so sympathetic to the Conservative cause that the Green Party managed second place last time around. So Labour should be able to hang on to that one.

BLIMEY! I had no idea he was still in HoC thought he was in the HoL - 86 years old!

setmefree2

antrobus wrote: »

Gerald Kaufman has died
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39099489

So, another by-election. Fortunately this one will be in Manchester Gorton, a constituency so sympathetic to the Conservative cause that the Green Party managed second place last time around. So Labour should be able to hang on to that one.

It voted 64% Remain - I wonder if the LIb Dems could cause an upset (seems unlikely)?

MP at 2015: Sir Gerald Kaufman (LAB)
County/Area: Central Manchester (Greater Manchester)
Electorate: 72,959
Turnout: 57.6%

2015 Votes2015 SharePredicted Votes
LAB 28,187
Green4,108
CON4,063
UKIP 3,434
LIB1,782
OTH445
LAB Majority 24,079 57.3%

Doshwaster

Filo25 wrote: »

No doubt the Corbynistas will still portray it as a massive triumph though

And if that secures his "massive mandate" then that can only be good news for Theresa May.

Not even the current Labour party is capable of losing the seat - not unless they were to pick someone like Tony Blair as a candidate. The interesting thing will be to see how the Labour vote holds up.