That's the one thing about Starmer, I believe him. I'm not especially inspired by him, but the absolute worst case scenario of a Labour government under him is still one that works hard, has integrity and respects the people. Best case scenario is that a lot of us have underestimated Starmer and with a clear majority, he can actually enact policy for the common good without worrying about in-fighting and Westminster politics.
Can’t say I’m massively enthused by Starmer but he’s managerial and businesslike and that alone is better than the unethical chaotic bluff of the last few years. Most worrying for me is the reform voice. The spam party. Disappointed the greens haven’t picked up more than the tailored fascists Reform have, there are a lot of racists sadly, but glad the Lib Dem’s are also a significant voice.
They’re expecting Truss to go. That would be a sweet one for anyone who’s had to update their mortgage deal.
Reform have largely succeeded due to a single issue in my opinion - immigration. Labour need to tackle that issue. It's good that the Rwanda planes will be permanently grounded, but they have to get a competent system up and running. They can't be wishy-washy on that subject as it's clearly a priority for the electorate in my opinion.
Well this and the news has made rather pleasant reading this morning. Just a shame Reform picked up so many votes
They have to secure the borders. Cooperation with the EU has to be the way. At least Starmer won’t be xenophobic. I also think though that financial hardship and austerity is a factor for reform, life being harder and no hope means the finger gets pointed. A fairer settlement will help.
Loving that truss has gone and all other former unelected snobs have lost there seats - today is a great day - next the euros
3 out of 5 isn't too bad. Mordaunt and Hunt are the biggest scalps and both very surprising to me. Mordaunt was the potential leader to make them respectable again in my opinion. I can only see them veering to the right from here. Shapps, Keegan and Coffey all gone too.
Sad to say that I'm waking up still in a Tory seat, but happy to see that people elsewhere have made better choices. I'm stunned that Reform have got 14% of the vote though. That's worrying.
Lib Dems have had a great night, I'm happy about that. The strength of their performance and that of reform, brings fptp into question. I doubt it'll be on the agenda in the early days of this government but it might become a topic before the next election.
Getting a striker in is the next big thing. Seems a few in Sun'land might have had the same issues as this lad...
Tells you all you need to know about the man and the party in general. https://x.com/itvnews/status/1809111423265427847?t=mVt0jYttZIz9mglALhuB6w&s=19
The number of Independents is interesting and the next referendum could be on NI as Sinn Féin’s a solid block against the split Unionist vote.
