Rishi Sunak

[The Future’s Blue!]

Agreed but Starmer is a good orator but have my doubts because he threw Thatchers name into the mix, without needing to and gave the media something to talk about. He can’t afford to be careless with words in the run up to GE

The ‘Thatcher’ name drop was very much planned and there to gain favour with the middle of the road Tory. He stated that he didn’t agree with her policies but agreed that she was one of three who actually brought about change.

Labour will probably need that middle of the road vote to get a majority so it’s no surprise that it happened.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

He didn’t have to drop her name into the mix there have been some decent Tories before her who managed to make progress without ripping up everything previous generations had worked hard for.
Thatcher is still regarded with hatred her name is a dirty word in communities up and down the UK. Starmer will appeal to middle of the road community purely because he can comb his hair and look smart.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Agreed but Starmer is a good orator but have my doubts because he threw Thatchers name into the mix, without needing to and gave the media something to talk about. He can’t afford to be careless with words in the run up to GE

He’s alright for me because he’s sensible and intelligent and a remainer. The Thatcher comment didn’t bother me. But after him Cooper would be perfect I think.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

Starmer has surrounded himself with people who are capable of taking the Tories on across the dispatch box, if they win the GE it’s an important part, look at the opposition they are bereft of talent.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

He didn’t have to drop her name into the mix there have been some decent Tories before her who managed to make progress without ripping up everything previous generations had worked hard for.
Thatcher is still regarded with hatred her name is a dirty word in communities up and down the UK. Starmer will appeal to middle of the road community purely because he can comb his hair and look smart.

Can I assume that was a reply to my comment?

No, he didn’t have to but the data crunching would have told them that if they get so many onside then it’s of benefit to the overall total.

I was surprised when he said it but soon realised that the certain media had misrepresented his comment.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

He’s alright for me because he’s sensible and intelligent and a remainer. The Thatcher comment didn’t bother me. But after him Cooper would be perfect I think.

I just want somebody who is competent and can be statesmanlike on the world stage.

 

[TinFoilHat]

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Agreed but Starmer is a good orator but have my doubts because he threw Thatchers name into the mix, without needing to and gave the media something to talk about. He can’t afford to be careless with words in the run up to GE

Pretty sure every Labour leader since Blair, apart from Corbyn obviously, has made a positive comment about Thatcher.

You need to to try and win over swing voters.

 

[Vic]

He’s alright for me because he’s sensible and intelligent and a remainer. The Thatcher comment didn’t bother me. But after him Cooper would be perfect I think.

I'd support that if only so I could say I'd had the PM and her husband round to my place for tea. (26 years ago...)

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

Can I assume that was a reply to my comment?

No, he didn’t have to but the data crunching would have told them that if they get so many onside then it’s of benefit to the overall total.

I was surprised when he said it but soon realised that the certain media had misrepresented his comment

That’s what the media do successfully twist what Labour say looking for the slightest aberration Thatcher is still a swear word and people presenting the news are part of the problem almost sure to be paid well compared to Labours traditional vote haul.