I said there was validity in anticipating a public statement in line with other leaders. That one did take a while to filter out via the BBC. For a short while, when yes people were being quite emotional about it all, the lack of visible statement did stand out.
And that, in hindsight, Starmer has responded well and much more effectively than just a public statement. But the emotions were valid at the time although publishing them was perhaps premature. I think that stems from Starmer being too slow and too safe previously. This week he has done well.
my wider point is why a tweet on a site owned by a fascist ? they should all walk from it ? those on here calling for a tweet, well I just shake my head !!
I just think sometimes we need to take a collective breath and think whether what we demand could force an error. We saw it in the pandemic. Coercing speed and certainty from scientists unsure of all the facts, resulted in volte-faces that shook confidence. Deliberation does not equal equivocation.
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I said there was validity in anticipating a public statement in line with other leaders. That one did take a while to filter out via the BBC. For a short while, when yes people were being quite emotional about it all, the lack of visible statement did stand out.