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No need for that. If we’re going to stop another decade of Tory rule, we need Labour to be united and strong and not tear itself apart over idealogical divisions. You’re quite entitled to hold your own views about your idealised version of what you think Labour should be. But that doesn’t...

As much as Starmer hasn’t blown anyone’s socks off yet, I don’t think he represents an evil of any sort. I get what you’re saying about the limitations of our political system though, it would be great it more people’s vote counted. But I always come back to the thought that PR would end up...

Of course Blair reset the political landscape! There had been 18 years of continuous Tory rule, 11 years of fucking Thatcher! No Labour PM had served 2 consecutive terms and he won 3 landslides in a row. If that's not resetting the political landscape, then resetting the political landscape...

Bravo to you mate, seriously. Takes a big character to stand up publicly and own it. If more people had the courage to do that, the country would be in a lot better place.

Well if you don't choose either of them, one of them will be chosen for you based on who you do actually vote for.

I agree, it's a different time and it's unlikely he'll inherit the economic conditions to be able to have as big an impact as 1997. People can say what they like about Starmer, he's a bit stiff and a bit awkward, he's not got the charisma of a Blair, or even a Johnson. But no one could...

There's an important change that you seem to have completely overlooked. Blair reset the political landscape in this country to where the majority of the electorate hold left of centre views. They know it's achievable, and they know it works with capable people in charge. Even looking at...

Catching bent Tories

As things stand, the choice at the next GE is between Liz Truss or Kier Starmer as PM. Barring some extraordinary event, that will be the choice people make. The will be no magic unicorn Corbyn / Bernie Sanders / Jesus option.

It depends what you mean about "Labour values". A well funded and organised NHS, a well funded education system and a stable economy are Labour values to me. Blair and Brown shared those values, as did the party and the millions who elected them.

I really didn't think we'd ever get a worse PM than the buffoon, but it looks increasingly likely that his successor is going to be even worse! The idea of her steadying the ship and winning the next election is just absolutely implausible. I don't see any way that's possible. I think there's...

Mate, I'm self employed, but if Truss tries to outlaw the ability to strike, I hope the whole nation comes together for a general strike. They've already taken away some of our right of protest, and they're now threatening to take away our rights to strike, both things are fundamental to...

Her parents really need to stage an intervention at this point.

Unfortunately, Truss is going to be more of the same as Boris Johnson, but with a bit more Thatcher fancy dress thrown in! She's actually talking about making striking illegal today. We really are through the looking glass at this point.

Record investment in education, the NHS, the shortest waiting times in history, the longest period of economic growth and low inflation in history are not "superficial nice things". That's real people's lives. Their families lives, their health, the health of their loved ones. Better education...

Exactly mate, he's made it a non-issue, which is definitely the right move. If Truss gets in, Starmer has got an absolute open goal from 10 yards out to win the next general election. The only way he could Ronny Rosenthal it, is by saying he's open to rejoining the EU / SM / CU. He has to...

No, here we are...

Here’s a list of what the “Blairite cunts” achieved in 13 years to help make ordinary people’s lives better. Compare that to the shit show we’ve had for the last 12 years and tell me which you’d prefer, because they are the only two legitimate choices that exist.

It's clear Starmer couldn't win a majority if he campaigned on a re-joining ticket. In fact, I think he'll avoid all talk about Brexit, because the only hope of the Tories winning the next election under Truss is by making it all about Brexit. I think the only way he'd ever consider going...

Fair play to you for saying that. What has changed your mind from when you voted to now? And with hindsight, what are you thoughts in how the referendum was debated at the time?