Starmer's vision quest

[First Aspect]

Currently there is no alternative

Much easier to keep criticising than offer a solution isn't it.

 

[CXRAndy]

Much easier to keep criticising than offer a solution isn't it.

Certainly is.

I like you have very little influence with our single vote.

The collective will decide come next election

 

[CXRAndy]

View: https://x.com/i/status/2020052676453585308

 

[briantrumpet]

I think that’s a bit harsh.

We know Mandelson was only picked because of Trump. There is no other explanation.

So to say there was no justification for his selection is wrong. The justification was the hope that they could keep Trump happy.

Without Trump in office none of this would have happened.

Starmer has had a crap hand of cards, but has played them badly to.

They probably thought Mandelson is one step removed from the young girls so is reasonable protected. No one knew about the latest stuff spying stuff. Hindsight is wonderful

I don't necessarily completely agree with Dunt here, but I still like his 'forthright' writing.

 

[Psamathe]

I don't necessarily completely agree with Dunt here, but I still like his 'forthright' writing.

Unusually the other evening Newsnight had a "panel" that was appropriately experienced and with "inside experience". They were saying (so repeating what they said) that the in-post ambassador (Dame Karen Pierce) was doing an excellent job but Starmer wanted a political appointment, to "bring it into Labour". I've heard several commentators say that professional diplomats could have handled Trump fine (though again repeating as I have no personal experience of professional diplomats).