Really robust and no-nonsense from Starmer. - ThreadSky

iandunt.bsky.social • 137 days ago

Really robust and no-nonsense from Starmer.

Keir Starmer has spoken to President Zelenskyy and reiterated the UK’s “concrete support” for Ukraine “for as long as it’s needed”

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midnightsheep.bsky.social•136 days ago

I do wonder in how many languages Zelenskyy can now say “fine words butter no parsnips.”

ethandlawrence.bsky.social•136 days ago

Just as robust as his commitment to dehumanising Palestinian asylum seekers, eh, Dunt?

waynestuart.bsky.social•136 days ago

Yes. No doubt Putin will be quaking in his platforms at all the hollow words from a temporary leader of a minor country who has no say nor influence on anything.

sixtiessurvivor.bsky.social•136 days ago

Just the kind of defeatist nonsense we need just now. We are still a power in the world and we can rally the rest of Europe.

globalinterest.bsky.social•135 days ago

How are those aircraft carriers working out?

sixtiessurvivor.bsky.social•135 days ago

Just capitulate then. Make a decision. Do you want Putins tanks rolling over Europe or be crushed by the jackboots of the madman in the white house?

globalinterest.bsky.social•135 days ago

No , the madmen are an Achilles heel.

With the Russian economy close to collapse does Putin actually have a slew of working tanks to roll over Europe? It's doubtful.

Not certain Americans are good with bankrolling Putin either . Doubt that American generals would choose to kill their own.

sixtiessurvivor.bsky.social•135 days ago

There is no longer any integrity or law in America, there is only the word according to Donald. He has the will and the power to get rid of anyone who opposes his madness. As for Putin, he only wants 'peace' because he's running short of ammunition. He will be back as soon as he builds stocks.

awatsoncnadida.bsky.social•136 days ago

Fine words bitter no Chieftains. We need to be backing this up with every bit of ordnance we can find.

asim23.bsky.social•136 days ago

All this does is confirm his racism towards Palestinians. He has proven what a horrible man he is and you still use every opportunity to defend him. Labour and Tory loyalty aside, we should all want a more moral leader

sixtiessurvivor.bsky.social•136 days ago

Actually Russia attacked Ukraine and Hamas attacked Israel. There is a difference. Israel did have a right to respond. Their response has been terrible and way above any description of self-defence. I hate Israel and I hope one day they will get what they deserve. Starmer has appeared pro-Israel

asim23.bsky.social•136 days ago

Agree Israel had a right to defend itself, but not commit genocide, the UK has been complicit in this so let's not pretend Keir is a decent human being. Mr Dunt talks a lot about integrity in journalism, perhaps he should show some himself and hold Keir to the same moral standards he does others.

sixtiessurvivor.bsky.social•136 days ago

At least Starmer can support Ukraine, and send weapons. In fairness, he couldn't send help to Hamas, because its a terrorist organisation. He could have stopped selling Israel arms and he could have spoken out more. His family links to Israel have let him down as a man and a leader.

laseine.bsky.social•133 days ago

Looks like he found his balls, leading the way. Noce one Starmer.

gedw23.bsky.social•136 days ago

Nope. Given the reality he's refusing to engage with it's pure nonsense

standandiliver.bsky.social•136 days ago

Sensible form Starmer. Joining NATO would be a process … one that can definitely outlive Trump

optimisticdoomer.bsky.social•137 days ago

The best response to Trump abandoning Ukraine is to act like his unilateral negotiation with Putin is absolutely not speaking for anyone but Trump and Putin.

draconacticus.bsky.social•137 days ago

Those sanctions can stay on until Russia pays to rebuild Ukraine and Putin gargles his own balls.

destinyjones.bsky.social•136 days ago

It's OK - Blackrock, Monsanto and other mega-corps will pay to refashion Ukraine in their own image.

globalinterest.bsky.social•135 days ago

Does this mean Starmer will support the concept of a united Europe?

zooty1.bsky.social•136 days ago

Ian. Here again a pan European approach is required as a minimum. Great words but how sustainable is the UK position. Their contribution valued as it is is insignificant compared yo thr 70 plus billion the US tipped in

adamhw.bsky.social•136 days ago

Yes that's what Starmer is saying, Europe has given more than the US, and this should continue.

fredabhatti.bsky.social•136 days ago

We need more of this from him to challenge the fascist regime of USA

ziggyman.bsky.social•136 days ago

A turning point for Starmer's image and popularity? A Falklands Thatcher move....

nucdog.bsky.social•135 days ago

If a president doesn’t want to do the right thing and commits treason he could end up like the Rosenberg’s. The Supreme Court is wrong. He is not a king. Thank you.

wisengrund.bsky.social•134 days ago

Nice, big "Fuck off mate" to the orange cunt from Florida 🤩

bg-pete.bsky.social•137 days ago

Well it's a position I support but if Starmer carries on with his attempts to out-reform reform then there's a good chance he will lose the next GE to them, leading to a Putin friendly govt in the UK.

psychosia2.bsky.social•137 days ago

It's a long way till the next election.

And whilst I don't agree with everything Labour have/are doing they need more than 7 months to turn around the country.

At this point people are not feeling any positive change yet if that is still the case come 2029 then the electorate will have to decide.

bg-pete.bsky.social•136 days ago

I voted Labour&they are always preferable to the Tories/Reform, however they ran on a manifesto for change&at the moment I'm not seeing significant change. With regards to the EU&immigration they are falling into the same trap that finished the Tories, which benefits reform.

bg-pete.bsky.social•136 days ago

When the Tories faced UKIP they were only polling around 4%, now they're up to 25% and Labour need to develop their own policies rather than try to emulate the populists.

fran-tic.bsky.social•137 days ago

In that case the British voting electorate will get what we deserve just as the Americans have found out when populism wins!

bg-pete.bsky.social•137 days ago

I agree on some level, if populism, ignorance and apathy win the day then my sympathy for most of the UK population is limited. I'm more concerned about what happens to Ukrainians and others as a result.

fran-tic.bsky.social•137 days ago

Absolutely Pete, however the Trump/Putin stitch-up might lead to a fast track on Ukraine joining both EU & NATO and who knows, tip the UK back into a rejoin stance leading to a stronger Europe.

bg-pete.bsky.social•137 days ago

I think fast-track to EU membership is possible (Hungary and Slovakia might need some persuasion) but Trump would block NATO membership.

I hope they do get in the EU, my wife&daughter are Ukrainian and I get automatic residency because of that.

UK needs to rejoin now more than ever though.

dpcarey123.bsky.social•136 days ago

Bluster for a fortnight while Europe, Britain and Canada fortify Ukrainian positions. Include elite troops and advanced weaponry. Then tell the world. Putin would blink. America would be ashamed.

briatt.bsky.social•136 days ago

I take it Johnson will be applauding this.

Boris?

Boris?

Are you there…?

finite187.bsky.social•137 days ago

Well said. Trump doesn't seem to understand that "great powers" agreements don't work in the modern world.

gunweary.bsky.social•136 days ago

Then what does he say to Boss Trump?

sancardo.bsky.social•137 days ago

Given his history of U-turning on pledges, I suspect that it will take one call from Trump for him to change his tune. I hope to be proven wrong.

sixtiessurvivor.bsky.social•136 days ago

Like all bullies Trump won't like it when the leaders of Europe stand up to him. He'll look round for his mates and find Putin is his only pal in the world. A pal with a knife at his throat!

carolinewhimsy.bsky.social•136 days ago

Starmer's a plank. It's just empty words.

firmlyaground.bsky.social•136 days ago

If they’re empty words, KS would be a fool to place them on official and public record, binding him to support Ukraine as much as any legal document ever could.

Your post seems unwarranted and premature.

carolinewhimsy.bsky.social•136 days ago

Almost every single thing he has promised and put on record in order to win the election has been abandoned.
Tony Blair taught me the lesson that you don't go by what a person (especially a politician) says, you go by what they do.
And I repeat Starmer is a plank and a dishonest one at that.

wobwonkoz.bsky.social•137 days ago

Incredibly important for European leaders to come out and basically push back on the guff coming out of the US at the moment. Amongst other things, it makes recent American talk and actions look weak, which they obviously won't like

fitlikemaquine.bsky.social•136 days ago

Phew - so glad to hear it

oliathain.bsky.social•137 days ago

Promising. But he needs to coordinate with the grownup leaders across Europe and go even further...

https://bsky.app/profile/adamkinzinger.bsky.social/post/3li2w7lmzsc2t

profsensible.bsky.social•136 days ago

Yes but what does that look like?
I think a settlement could be reached where Ukraine gives up the Donbas in exchange for NATI membership.

remers28.bsky.social•137 days ago

Damn right! If this acts as a wake-up call for Europe to strengthen armed forces across the continent then great. Do not capitulate to Trump's America. He won't last forever and relationships can be rebuilt.

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