Labour self-destruction

[KTF]

More Lindt, less Toblerone is the answer

[Murph7355]

FredClogs said:

I think the UK public may have had a wizard of oz moment, I know I have.

The question is where from here? More pointless and more decisive democracy? A dictator? A commission style centralised board? A return to monarchy? Anyone know?

If it (the Oz moment) can be sustained into following through on this result, and then into the next elections maybe the politicians will have to wake up and start listening to their constituents more than the party whip.

The resigning of positions in the shadow cabinet strikes me as a bunch of people who aren't up for this. Maybe Corbyn knows his voters and will replace them all with people who are more prepared to listen?

I don't agree with the man's politics, but maybe he can change the face of politics after all. We'll see.

[gothatway]

Vaud said:

Mr GrimNasty said:

David Miliband returns from the wilderness?

He was seen at Heathrow yesterday (inbound).

Which current Northern Labour seat will be uncontested in a few weeks....?

Now that is an interesting thought. Has he expressed his opinion on the EU ?

[MarshPhantom]

Robertj21a said:

Does Labour really have anyone suitable to take over ? - I'm sure that nice Mr Blair will be ready to give loads of advice - and possibly stand for leader himself......

Tom Watson wouldn't be bad.

[dandarez]

MarshPhantom said:

Robertj21a said:

Does Labour really have anyone suitable to take over ? - I'm sure that nice Mr Blair will be ready to give loads of advice - and possibly stand for leader himself......

Tom Watson wouldn't be bad.

Nah, he will be the Obesity Minister.
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/as-labour-cri...

[ewenm]

MarshPhantom said:

Tom Watson wouldn't be bad.

Really? The man who in the phone hacking inquiry was more concerned with being the centre of attention than finding out any facts? For me he embodies everything wrong with UK politics.

[Murph7355]

ewenm said:

Really? The man who in the phone hacking inquiry was more concerned with being the centre of attention than finding out any facts?

I think MarshPhantom is a Tory voter

[anonymous-user]

The New Official Labour party song to be sung at end of conference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE

[ewenm]

Murph7355 said:

I think MarshPhantom is a Tory voter

Still need a strong opposition...

[D-Angle]

Chris Bryant, shadow leader of the house has gone now. Is that 10 or 11 gone now? I've lost count.

[Sylvaforever]

ewenm said:

MarshPhantom said:

Tom Watson wouldn't be bad.

Really? The man who in the phone hacking inquiry was more concerned with being the centre of attention than finding out any facts? For me he embodies everything wrong with UK politics.

would that be the former Lord invergowrie who is a convicted arsonist by chance ?

[Beati Dogu]

Are Labour still doing that £3 membership deal?

If so, I fancy Diane Abbott this time.

[ewenm]

Beati Dogu said:

I fancy Diane Abbott

[ewenm]

D-Angle said:

Chris Bryant, shadow leader of the house has gone now. Is that 10 or 11 gone now? I've lost count.

He has tweeted a pic of his resignation letter. Interesting reading.

[Eric Mc]

Beati Dogu said:

Are Labour still doing that £3 membership deal?

If so, I fancy Diane Abbott this time.

Nurse.............................

[dxg]

Beati Dogu said:

Are Labour still doing that £3 membership deal?

If so, I fancy Diane Abbott this time.

God help us all. An effective government relies on an effective opposition to hold it to account. This bunch of muppets aren't that.

But we have to think of the people of Hackney...

[Einion Yrth]

ewenm said:

Beati Dogu said:

I fancy Diane Abbott

There's someone for everyone, I'm told.

[Murph7355]

ewenm said:

Still need a strong opposition...

Why just one?

[Einion Yrth]

dxg said:

An effective government relies on an effective opposition to hold it to account. This bunch of muppets aren't that.

S'alright, we don't have an effective government either. Actually, come to think of it, we effectively don't have a government at the moment.

[ewenm]

Murph7355 said:

ewenm said:

Still need a strong opposition...

Why just one?

Indeed, but one would be a good start. Big opportunity for a pro-EU centrist party at the moment, without the baggage of LabCon and EURef.