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Andy Burnham now officially Leader of Labour Party.

(38 Posts)
Primrose53 Fri 17-Jul-26 13:24:38

Just saw a bit of his speech and sounds like he is going to make some big changes.

I still don’t get how he was only elected to Parliament a month ago but is going to become Prime Minister next week!

Oreo Fri 17-Jul-26 21:00:02

greyfur

Primrose53

We’ve just sent £153 million of foreign aid to Pakistan.
£153 million! We shouldn’t be sending them anything until they agree to take back the disgusting grooming gang man who has just been released from prison. We are such a soft touch.

Ah yes, somebody else has trotted this out. Must be doing the rounds somewhere.

It’s what most people would think if they took a poll I bet.

Oreo Fri 17-Jul-26 21:03:30

Iam64

Keir Starmer has made some good choices at home and internationally. A man of integrity but for reasons I can’t begin to understand, many people didn’t not just dislike him, you’d hear the word hate.

I’m a Gtr Manchester person, a Labour Party member. I supported Keir and very reluctantly for numerous reasons agreed he should stand down. I’ve met Andy Burnham, seen him speak and as a Gtr Manchester person have seen the positive impact he’s had here. Not perfect but I don’t expect perfection.

I don’t expect perfection either, but expected better than what we got with Keir Starmer.It was one mistake after another.
But I don’t get the hate either, think it must be the disappointment a lot of people including Labour members and voters and MP’s felt about him.

greyfur Fri 17-Jul-26 21:19:34

Oreo

greyfur

Primrose53

We’ve just sent £153 million of foreign aid to Pakistan.
£153 million! We shouldn’t be sending them anything until they agree to take back the disgusting grooming gang man who has just been released from prison. We are such a soft touch.

Ah yes, somebody else has trotted this out. Must be doing the rounds somewhere.

It’s what most people would think if they took a poll I bet.

If they read The Sun.

Oreo Fri 17-Jul-26 21:23:02

If they read any newspaper or none actually greyfur
What kind of person wants this sicko to stay here? He never repudiated the idea that it was wrong to groom and have sex with underage children.He will reoffend for sure.

Primrose53 Fri 17-Jul-26 21:38:23

LizzieDrip

Primrose not sure what this has to do with your OP🤷‍♀️

I am currently multi tasking. I was actually trying to reply to MayBee70 who posted about the “biggest ever trade deal with India.”

Iam64 Fri 17-Jul-26 21:39:32

It was a daily mail article. It has nothing to do with Andy Burnham or attempts to deport this man. I imagine many people will be relieved and delighted when he is deported (hope he is)

LizzieDrip Fri 17-Jul-26 21:40:11

Ok - soz!

LizzieDrip Fri 17-Jul-26 21:40:34

To Primrose

greyfur Fri 17-Jul-26 21:44:21

What kind of person wants this sicko to stay here?

Nobody at all.

Primrose53 Fri 17-Jul-26 22:19:39

greyfur

Oreo

greyfur

Primrose53

We’ve just sent £153 million of foreign aid to Pakistan.
£153 million! We shouldn’t be sending them anything until they agree to take back the disgusting grooming gang man who has just been released from prison. We are such a soft touch.

Ah yes, somebody else has trotted this out. Must be doing the rounds somewhere.

It’s what most people would think if they took a poll I bet.

If they read The Sun.

No need for that! It’s everywhere - papers, Facebook, YouTube, discussed on chat progs etc.

Maremia Fri 17-Jul-26 22:26:41

India/Pakistan?
Two different countries, aren't they?

Maremia Fri 17-Jul-26 22:27:24

Wonder if it has been discussed on GB News?