Legitimising far right rhetoric is just doing Farage's job for him. My take in this disastrous political strategy, as a lifelong Labour voter. We need to “take back control”… of The Labour Party. Sack McSweeney and stop this, or step down. youtu.be/k8Z5CYvuptA?... - ThreadSky

supertanskiiii.bsky.social • 2 days ago

Legitimising far right rhetoric is just doing Farage's job for him.

My take in this disastrous political strategy, as a lifelong Labour voter.

We need to “take back control”… of The Labour Party. Sack McSweeney and stop this, or step down.

https://youtu.be/k8Z5CYvuptA?si=ehxHbbIcOrtvnZVx

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marcdeb.bsky.social•2 days ago

Starmer has failed as a Labour leader.
Starmer, Streeting, Reeves and Cooper should resign.

celiawithalfie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Absolutely

vulcress.bsky.social•1 day ago

Labour MP's and the Unions have to be the Voice that was missing with the libdems in 2010. Is Starmer really a good leader that this arrogance is going to make them a one term Govt? 5 weeks of Free gear Keir saw him totally buckle and default onto Tory Targets to "save money"

vulcress.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tories tried the same and look at the state of them. The way you "beat" Farage is offering the exact opposite. This filth over Migrants they cant talk about losing the Dublin Agreements as its linked to #brexit all roads lead back to bloody #brexit and Starmer would talk about it.

right-wing-dude.bsky.social•1 day ago

Its the SPADs, political parties need to stop using them unless they are people who have expertise in an area rather than allowing the glorified bag carriers decide policy based on what the read on socials.

adeencityartsboard.bsky.social•2 days ago

He'll have his own show on GB news soon🤣

petemarchetto.bsky.social•2 days ago

Sack Starmer as well.

Sure, McSweeney is pulling his strings right now, but why have Starmer continue when we don't know who will be pulling them next?

We need someone with conviction as PM, not someone who puts himself out there as others' puppet.

Corporate capture is easy. Those people have...

petemarchetto.bsky.social•2 days ago

... cash, influence. They'll be the ones to pick up Starmer's strings if McSweeney drops them, not people on NHS waiting lists, refugees or people in their thirties fearful they will never own their own homes. As a PM for hire, he'll go for the highest bidder.

petemarchetto.bsky.social•2 days ago

PS. If he DOES go, I think he should be kept on as an international troubleshooter. I haven't had a good word to say for the bloke until he picked that up. Now I can think of no one I'd prefer to do that job.

garyknow.bsky.social•2 days ago

Not my Labour Party. Cannot in all conscience vote for people with these views.

ddraiglinc.bsky.social•1 day ago

Starmer and Cooper are a disaster but where the hell is the rest of the Labour party? Nandy is missing and the rest of the cabinet are sheep.

martandelus.bsky.social•1 day ago

The term "Hypernormalization" explains the last 15 years perfectly, defo about 15 years it's been a deluge of anti-migrant vitriol. It's the pits now like.

I can't vote for Labour as they've lost their way. I did in the GE tho, much changes it seems.

daveh1951.bsky.social•1 day ago

Spot on Tan! McSweeney is doing exactly what Cummins did for the Torries and that ended well. Tufton Street seems to have taken over Labour

cindymichels.bsky.social•1 day ago

Policy Exchange are happy 🙄

jtfromhome1.bsky.social•2 days ago

Spot on as always. Stay with it lady 👏👍

chrisarundel.bsky.social•1 day ago

They seem to think the way to defeat Nigel Farage is to do Nigel Farage’s job for him.

jimmc.bsky.social•2 days ago

They really need to stop being afraid of the hobgoblin uttering his bollocks and start highlighting his failures such as the imminent sacking of thousands of council staff, his fossil fuel blow jobs and the fact he’s so far up Putins arse he can lick trumps balls

nevercreek.bsky.social•1 day ago

Agree!

oz9650.bsky.social•2 days ago

Full fess. I was a first-time labour voter. I saw BJ as mayor of London and knew immediately he was a fuckwit. Keir didn't really impress me, but I appreciated that those less fortunate needed help, so I voted Labour. Since being in power, he has mocked us voters and played as a Tory. Utter sell out

aliflower-63.bsky.social•1 day ago

I voted Labour and am suffering buyers remorse. I hoped that would get rid of the toxic rhetoric around immigration. But their policies since coming to power have been un-Labour if that's a word.

haggiswrangler.bsky.social•2 days ago

Time to consign Kid Starver's cabal to the disporia it originated from ...... probably not England 🤔

iainsneddon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Listen, I feel your pain. I’m a socialist at heart. I voted Labour back in 1979 and got Thatcher. Next week I joined the SNP, not perfect by any means but looking at the current mess probably the best choice.
Hopefully one day we can work together as two progressive nations.

david--v.bsky.social•1 day ago

Another excellent video. Thank you for making this. And why aren't you running the PM's communications department?

donnarejoin.bsky.social•1 day ago

I wish you were Starmer's advisor!

neilfromneath.bsky.social•1 day ago

Great video! And eloquently put. I think the only way any change can cut through is if the Cabinet resigned en masse [obvs Reeves wouldn't]. It would make Starmer either, resign; or sack McSweeney & recalibrate. But then he would be hostage to the MP's instead of SPADs coz Sir Keir is a blank slate.

twocvbloke.bsky.social•2 days ago

You're doing something right when all sides are upset, because they aren't seeing the idiocy going on, must be the neurodivergency in us which gives us an advantage in spotting illogical behaviour...

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•2 days ago

Honestly, people that have followed me for years have been just turning on me using the awful insults that my trolls use.

Not understanding that I’m criticising this to try and help stop Reform winning and Labour from totally fucking it.

ccjones90.bsky.social•1 day ago

I would love to know who in the blue hell thought that advising Starmer to do this was a good idea.

Am in a staunchly Labour constituency, but really not sure who to vote for next time if they keep this nonsense up.

twocvbloke.bsky.social•2 days ago

As the saying goes, none so blind as those who refuse to see, heck, even back when I was in school I felt a great distrust of blair (who as an MP had re-opened said school post-refurbishment), couldn't explain why, and then he became bush's pupped, and there was my distrust proven...

twocvbloke.bsky.social•2 days ago

And a greater irony, my mother knew him pre-politcs when he did folk singing, still says he was a "nice guy", and we all know how "nice guys" turn out...

stuartwhomsley.bsky.social•2 days ago

I am amused by people waking up to Starmer.

tamarainportugal.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm not amused by any of it. Its true that Starmer was never going to be the messiah that so many in blind faith believed. But he/Labour have still been worse than I ever imagined. I come at from this with no tribal allegiance to any political party. That was equally the case before leaving the UK.

stuartwhomsley.bsky.social•1 day ago

I am amused because I saw it long ago. Starmer is a nasty piece of work and in it for himself. Always has been.

tamarainportugal.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just tying to identify what is humanely right or wrong and any politician who appears to recognise those virtues. Very few do. The UK continues on its race to the bottom in this respect. The racist/anti immigrant rant of last week from Starmer has been a latest peak of disgust.

carlslexicon.bsky.social•2 days ago

I labelled them 'Tory-Lite' before the election but f🤬k me if they continue like this to save on characters just say Tory...Simply take on FarRightRage and show him up for what he, a racist. How do we know, well he courted a man that told those who were called racists to wear it as badge on honour.🤬

interactions.bsky.social•1 day ago

It needs to happen sooner rather than later.
Return Labour back to what was voted for and the things we believe in and support.
Starmer,MC Sweeney, Glasman, gone as a minimum.
Time for members, unions and MPs to speak up can't ignore us all and can't sack and remove the whip from everyone.

chrisarundel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lord Glasman’s biog. reveals why he shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near government. “Dialogue with the EDL “

jonathanmet.bsky.social•2 days ago

TBH I am lost, what is Starmer playing at? He has a massive majority, just get on with using it for good.

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•2 days ago

It’s a terrible strategy

distahl4.bsky.social•1 day ago

What is the alternative.. the vote for lesser evil…

almunro.bsky.social•2 days ago

Too many people take the 'lifelong party voter' route. It's not a foodball team. It matters who wins and they should be held accountable for promises made.

If you voted Labour this time then you should have expected cuts as they promised not to increase tax for the working person.

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•2 days ago

I have not voted for them out of tribalism or whilst on autopilot. I just liked their policies more.

jimtherhino.bsky.social•2 days ago

The Overton Window has shifted so far to the right in this poxy country, it’s got a view of Enoch Powell’s headstone. 😔

hallett.social•1 day ago

I voted for the party, and for my MP, not fecking Morgan McSweeney. I don't want policy designed by pollsters and strategists. I want policy based on doing what is right, and best for the country.

wrenkh.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well said Tan
& I did check to see if I was subscribed - quite relieved that I was. It's a shame you're not Starmer's advisor. We'd all be better off if you were!

hgn-732b.bsky.social•1 day ago

I voted Labour last time round to oust the Tories (not that my constituency was going to elect anyone, but Labour). If we had a GE tomorrow, I'd be voting Green after the recent anti-migrant shitshow. I'll take almost any migrant over a Reform voter any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

nicholasbannan.bsky.social•2 days ago

The Glasman Cometh

grumpybb.bsky.social•1 day ago

@supertanskiiii.bsky.social have you read this yet?

https://bsky.app/profile/ianfraser.bsky.social/post/3lpetxdusgk2o

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•1 day ago

No, but I will as @adambienkov.bsky.social is a ledge

grumpybb.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s rather informative 😉

alastair-3153.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good video, sharing. Keep your dystopian warnings going.

doggoduck.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is what happens when you’re beholden to rich donors. Shall we tax the rich? Not bloody likely.

philw12.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tan, I fear it’s too late McSweeny set out to destroy Labour by wrecking the balance between left and right in the party and he has won! The result is what we are left with a hollowed out shell of right wing tinkerers whose sole aim is to stay in power!

jonnoblett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Labour cannot fight Farage on his own turf. They need to make measurable and concrete improvements to people's lives.
Do that and Reform withers and dies.
Fail to do that and who the fuck knows what awaits us.

daveredwine.bsky.social•2 days ago

McSweeney is Labours Cummings, where do they dig these wankers up from?

industryowl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Follow the money

carlostheghost.bsky.social•2 days ago

When you go so deep under cover that you forget which side you're on

lizm24.bsky.social•1 day ago

Absolutely nailed it. All the more powerful as @supertanskiiii.bsky.social speaks as one who has been on Labour's side and wanted them to succeed.

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•2 days ago

Agree 💯

Borrowin from Dylan to speak to Labour...

Your old road is rapidly agin
Please get out of the new one
If you can't lend your hand
For the times they are a-changin

It seems Labour is in the toaster too 🤦🏻‍♂️

Check out @zackpolanski.bsky.social for a real alternative 🙏🏻

#VoteGreen #BackZack

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•2 days ago

Can’t stand the guy, personally. Prefer Carla.

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•2 days ago

She's great too. I've got time for every Green politician. What bugs you about Zack?

petemarchetto.bsky.social•2 days ago

I'm a member of the Green Party, and I too am not a fan of Zack. Don't get me wrong, love the bloke as an activist. But as a leader?

Really sad Carla is standing down from the leadership. My hope was that we'd lose Ramsay and she'd go solo.

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•2 days ago

Get a working class woman in, not another privately educated white guy

petemarchetto.bsky.social•2 days ago

My problem with him is that he says too much.

As a social democrat, I was a strong supporter of Corbyn. But he was an activist leader. He didn't adapt, and it didn't go down well.

Zack has already talked about pulling out of NATO even as he declares he's going to campaign for the leadership...

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•1 day ago

You got me thinking about my dream team leaders...

Black, Brown, Pink and White

Young and old

Female and Male

Woman and Man

Rooted in Gravity

Bendy in Shape

Enabled to Thrive

Light

Deep

Big

Small

Fast

Still

Soft

Strong

African, Caribbean, South and East Asian

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have more to learn 🙏🏻

Love Carla too ✊🏻

Know Ramsay less 🤷‍♂️

petemarchetto.bsky.social•1 day ago

That in itself speaks volumes, which is why I prefer Denyer. (I've got a thing about using surnames when it comes to politicians and others in the limelight, I think since 'Boris' became a thing. I've been bouncing round between first names and surnames in this conversation. Time for a reset...)

supertanskiiii.bsky.social•2 days ago

I still miss Caroline Lucas.

Zack was awful to me when I was smeared on Twitter. Decided to stick the boot in. Which helped.

We don’t need more privately educated male leaders, in my view.

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•1 day ago

Been meaning to ask what Zack did to you on Twitter? Sounds important. I've not been on Twitter since the X was stamped on it and I didn't know about you being smeared. Maybe there's something I should know and something he can learn? 1/2

alex-fiddes.bsky.social•1 hour ago

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•1 day ago

Since you're both leading lights for the left in the UK, I would message you privately if I could. I hope you're enjoying the sunshine this weekend. Much love and thank you for all the work you do. Paul 2/2

kinlovesmusic.bsky.social•1 day ago

I miss her too 🔥

Happy she is still in the frame 🙏🏻

So sorry to hear this 😢

With you on less privately educated leaders 👍🏻

With you on more female leaders 🌚 🌔 🌕 🌖 🌚

Wanting more powerful women 💥

Also wanting more compassionate, empathetic, peaceful men 💯

lillmagill.bsky.social•1 day ago

You need to remove the influence of Blair and Mandelson. That's where the rot started and they have never gone away.

shakyjoanne.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes, it's a deliberate move into fascism.

wisteela.bsky.social•1 day ago

This country is utterly screwed, and the Reform voters are too stupid & ignorant to realise that they are going to make things worse. To think that these people celebrated VE Day, and the defeat of fascism, yet they voted for fascists a week before. I voted Green as I believe in positive change.

marionvers.bsky.social•2 days ago

I agree: Starmer s speech writer is an agent for Reform.

And worse, real issues are neither raised nor solvef

declanpope.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes to this

declanpope.bsky.social•2 days ago

The frustrating thing is that cos there’s enough people locked-in to vote reform that the only credible electoral defence is to have people vote labour (which many are disinclined to do and I find it hard to try inspire them to do), that it’d only take a change of WORDS from Starmer to prevent it.

declanpope.bsky.social•2 days ago

Change of advisors. McSweeney out as @supertanskiiii.bsky.social says. It’s so obvious that it definitely won’t happen. When we start seeing ministers culled in some futile and pathetic re-shuffle is probably day I just give up on what counts for politics now.

declanpope.bsky.social•2 days ago

Tbh I may have already given up and these words are just my learned thoughts running on fumes. I honestly don’t know.

gillymg.bsky.social•2 days ago

Brilliant. Says everything that needs saying. It’s time for Starmer to go (and Reeves). How can anyone ever trust a thing he ever says again, when he does an about turn on immigration cosplaying Powell?

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