Speculation: Who Will Be In Burnham's Cabinet?

Wyllow3

Why don't you like Ed Miliband?

I take it that you don’t expect an answer?

I genuinely thought Miliband was Millibrand. Sorry. I have to fess up to the millipede one though.

He’s not going to be in the cabinet but have been reading up on James Purnell who Burnham is said to be taking on as an advisor. Ex CEO of a company called Flint who along with other companies advised water boards on investments etc. Rather a controversial appointment if it does happen…

Nanna8 you need to read the room better from down under! Plus stop using nasty names for solid hard working people !
Of course you are entitled to air your views but it amazes me how insulting you can be towards such folk given you haven’t lived here for so long and chose to leave the UK possibly after receiving a decent start in life?
Not sure where you get your info from to make you such an expert on our politics! I don’t even know how many PMs you have had over the years! Albanese looks ok though from where I am sitting at the moment !!

Sarnia

I would like to see John Healey get a Cabinet job. He comes across as a decent and principled man, liked across all parties. Reeves has to go. I have never liked her but she really plumbed the depths on Monday when Sir Keir resigned. Instead of being in Downing Street, supporting the PM delivering his resignation speech, she was front and centre in Andy Burnham's selfie.

Agreed.

nanna8

I genuinely thought Miliband was Millibrand. Sorry. I have to fess up to the millipede one though.

Don’t worry, he’s called a lot worse in our house, and ignore the rude messages that you shouldn’t comment as you live in Australia, if it were me I would report them.

Rachel Reeves has announced that she is supporting Andy Burnham - it really is rats leaving a sinking ship

nanna8

I genuinely thought Miliband was Millibrand. Sorry. I have to fess up to the millipede one though.

A sense of humour and thick skin is needed on the N & P threads.

Well I agree with every word Susieq posted and if you think that’s ‘rude’ and worth reporting good luck with that. Robust responses are absolutely fine and especially when the posts being responded to are hardly polite and well informed. Or is a post to be defined as rude when you don’t agree with it and especially if it’s well informed and accurate.?

Aussies are known for a sense of humour. It is sometimes very different,though and is often misunderstood. More often than not on here ! Thanks for your support Oreo. Very much appreciated.

GrannyGravy13

Rachel Reeves has announced that she is supporting Andy Burnham - it really is ^rats leaving a sinking ship^

Oh wow goodness me first cabinet minister ever in history to express support for a potential new leader. It’s politics GG what on earth did you expect?

Susieq62

Nanna8 you need to read the room better from down under! Plus stop using nasty names for solid hard working people !
Of course you are entitled to air your views but it amazes me how insulting you can be towards such folk given you haven’t lived here for so long and chose to leave the UK possibly after receiving a decent start in life?
Not sure where you get your info from to make you such an expert on our politics! I don’t even know how many PMs you have had over the years! Albanese looks ok though from where I am sitting at the moment !!

I’d be willing to bet I know more about it than you do. You have no idea about my background or interests. Or who I know in your country come to that!

nanna8

Aussies are known for a sense of humour. It is sometimes very different,though and is often misunderstood. More often than not on here ! Thanks for your support Oreo. Very much appreciated.

We have a large Aussie contingent, one of our Melbourne gang is over here at the moment, love your sense of humour.

Keep posting 👍

Thanks GrannyGravy13 My grandchildren will be over in the London on Monday after finally negotiating their British passports. They are looking forward to it but unlike me they have no interest in politics whatsoever .

Tuliptree

Well I agree with every word Susieq posted and if you think that’s ‘rude’ and worth reporting good luck with that. Robust responses are absolutely fine and especially when the posts being responded to are hardly polite and well informed. Or is a post to be defined as rude when you don’t agree with it and especially if it’s well informed and accurate.?

No, it’s just to be defined as rude because it is. Excessive use of the exclamation mark is another reportable offence so I have heard😜

Oreo -excessive use of the exclamation mark a reportable offence ? Don’t start all that malarky again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GrannyGravy13

nanna8

I genuinely thought Miliband was Millibrand. Sorry. I have to fess up to the millipede one though.

A sense of humour and thick skin is needed on the N & P threads.

It wasn't even particularly funny, GG13

Again?🤔
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Funny doesn’t have to mean ROFL

nanna8

Thanks GrannyGravy13 My grandchildren will be over in the London on Monday after finally negotiating their British passports. They are looking forward to it but unlike me they have no interest in politics whatsoever .

Hope they have a great time here😃at least the weather will be cooler by then.

Mazie - it wasn’t funny at all.

Tuliptree

Mazie - it wasn’t funny at all.

For you perhaps, for others it was 😉

Someone upthread thread mentioned Louise Haigh...hasn't she got a conviction for committing fraud? Surely she shouldn't be a Cabinet Minister.

yanda

Someone upthread thread mentioned Louise Haigh...hasn't she got a conviction for committing fraud? Surely she shouldn't be a Cabinet Minister.

She pleaded guilty to fraud by misrepresentation something to do with a work phone.

yanda

Someone upthread thread mentioned Louise Haigh...hasn't she got a conviction for committing fraud? Surely she shouldn't be a Cabinet Minister.

The full story is easily googled but yes she received a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to fraud by misrepresentation over a ‘missing’ mobile phone.