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Dennis the Menace and Beryl the Peril next door.

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 13-Jan-25 22:07:38

What do you think of Labour so far?
Yes 14 years of ‘chaos and division’ with the Tories and so 6 months isn’t long by comparison.

But how do you feel they’re doing?
Anyone with voter’s remorse or is it still too early to tell?
Are you optimistic about 4 more years with them or are you disappointed?

eazybee Tue 14-Jan-25 17:27:35

They don't use 'working class' any more; it is always 'working people' so if you don't work you are not entitled to all the benefits AI is going to deliver.

I have never been much impressed by Labour generally, but I am genuinely surprised at how inept this present group is. The Conservatives destroyed themselves by infighting, and rash promises which they were unable to keep, not entirely all their fault, Stuff Happens, which Labour is now experiencing.

The landslide which has given Labour so much power is the result of tactical voting; anything to keep Conservatives out which resulted in the loss of some good MPs, and and some inadequate replacements. Plus an increasingly difficult world situation.
Also, a Prime Minister dedicated to attacking anything he considers smacks of privilege, unless of course it is freebies for himself, his wife and his children.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 14-Jan-25 17:29:30

Casdon

Not everybody knows their comics, for sure. Dennis and Beryl always get away with it and triumph in the end, which rather blows the point of the original post. They aren’t in the same comic either.

Good job I’m not participating on ‘Mastermind’. 😁

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 14-Jan-25 17:32:35

theworriedwell

FGT it's nothing to be proud of so your response tells us all we need to know.

You remind me of my mother.

Louella12 Tue 14-Jan-25 17:44:01

We need silliness now and again.

Carry on regardless FGT!

Namsnanny Tue 14-Jan-25 17:53:19

karmalady

They are wreckers.

They are doing a good job of ruining our society, our economy, our aspirations for our AC and grandchildren and our hopes for the future of the UK

They are however doing a good job of catapulting the UK into 3rd world status

Following the Globalists/bankers (or who ever the top dogs are) agenda.
It is my opinion the Conservatives softened us up, and this lot intend to finish the job.
Although it could be that the only people attracted to becoming an MP, are psychopathic, numpties, take your pick.

Happy New Year karmalady :-)

win Tue 14-Jan-25 18:02:13

How tedious these thread are when they keep appearing.

Allira Tue 14-Jan-25 18:11:27

You don't have to read them or contribute.

It's possible to start a thread yourself.

wibblywobblywobblebottom Tue 14-Jan-25 18:11:41

I remember thinking during the pandemic when the Tories were in power, that the Labour Party then didn't have a clue what it was doing. I remember Kier Starmer claiming that one of Marcus Rashford's ideas was his. He was later corrected. My opinion of the party hasn't changed hardly at all since those days.

RosiesMaw2 Tue 14-Jan-25 18:22:33

theworriedwell

FGT it's nothing to be proud of so your response tells us all we need to know.

Oh, lighten up! 🤣🤣

Oreo Tue 14-Jan-25 18:30:54

FriedGreenTomatoes2

theworriedwell

FGT it's nothing to be proud of so your response tells us all we need to know.

You remind me of my mother.

😂
Nobody needs two mothers do they?
You carry on carrying on FriedGreenTomatoes2

LizzieDrip Tue 14-Jan-25 18:40:25

FGT not sure why you felt the need to ‘hide’ this misleading thread in Chatconfused

Anyway, absolutely no voters remorse from me. Why would there be?

I would like the Labour government to go even further with more Socialist policies to redistribute wealth but, it’s early days, and I’m so happy to have a left leaning government.

Keir Starmer has my full support - he’s the most decent PM we’ve had for many, many years.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 14-Jan-25 18:44:49

Not hiding.
It’s not News. It’s a discussion. “Are you happy/not/buyers remorse?”

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 14-Jan-25 18:46:58

win

How tedious these thread are when they keep appearing.

How about you start a less tedious one then win?
😁

Mojack26 Tue 14-Jan-25 18:52:35

🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡😫

Allira Tue 14-Jan-25 19:11:31

FGT not sure why you felt the need to ‘hide’ this misleading thread in Chat confused

Because we're chatting?

Beeches Tue 14-Jan-25 19:14:05

Extraordinary really that anyone in their right mind wants authoritarian fascist leaning leadership over common sense compassionate leadership but I guess that’s the endlessly fascinating diversity of opinions!

LizzieDrip Tue 14-Jan-25 19:28:34

Yes, it’s weird isn’t it Beeches. I don’t understand it myself but hey, ho🤷‍♀️

heavenlyheath Tue 14-Jan-25 19:35:12

Theworriedwell
My income is my state pension and a small csp pension left to me by my husband who died 35 years ago. I was widowed under 40 with two children and had to go out to work in dead end poorly paid work I am just above the threshold for pension credit. Just who are you to judge me?

win Tue 14-Jan-25 20:25:52

FriedGreenTomatoes2

win

How tedious these thread are when they keep appearing.

How about you start a less tedious one then win?
😁

No thank you I am not thick skinned enough

theworriedwell Tue 14-Jan-25 20:26:48

FriedGreenTomatoes2

theworriedwell

FGT it's nothing to be proud of so your response tells us all we need to know.

You remind me of my mother.

She obviously knew you well.

theworriedwell Tue 14-Jan-25 20:27:21

RosiesMaw2

theworriedwell

FGT it's nothing to be proud of so your response tells us all we need to know.

Oh, lighten up! 🤣🤣

No thanks. Name calling of Labour politicians is getting so tedious on here.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 14-Jan-25 20:33:13

And yet here you are.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 14-Jan-25 20:34:19

… ooh can anyone help pull these knives from my back?

theworriedwell Tue 14-Jan-25 20:35:11

heavenlyheath

Theworriedwell
My income is my state pension and a small csp pension left to me by my husband who died 35 years ago. I was widowed under 40 with two children and had to go out to work in dead end poorly paid work I am just above the threshold for pension credit. Just who are you to judge me?

That's got nothing to do with judgement I'm asking a question about why it is an issue. Tax thresholds has nothing to do with picking on pensioners does it.

My mother was a widow under 40 with 3 children but I don't know what that has to do with anything. My MIL was a widow with a baby in her 20s. They both paid tax just like everyone else.

theworriedwell Tue 14-Jan-25 20:37:17

FriedGreenTomatoes2

And yet here you are.

Oh dear do you only want to invite people who will think you are so funny and clever?