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GracesGranMK2 Thu 08-Mar-18 09:20:23

Simple title so should be easy to update everyone with any bits of knowledge we gain.

trisher Sat 17-Mar-18 14:22:42

So you have formed a Keir Starmer fan club. Can I ask how you think that will change things? Corbyn remains the leader of the Labour Party. Starmer isn't. From what I can gather supporting Starmer gives you a sort of Get Out of Gaol Free card. You can say you are against the Tories and this government and you support Starmer, which effectively means nothing but salves your conscience. If you really believe this government's policies are wrong and you want a better future where austerity isn't allowed to damage people and many benefit rather than a few why not bite the bullet and get behind Corbyn? Or perhaps you don't really care that much....

Jalima1108 Sat 17-Mar-18 14:20:58

grin
pass it into the cell someone please!
Along with a brew

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 14:13:46

Brilliant, ?good bed time reading !

Primrose65 Sat 17-Mar-18 14:02:33

grin grin grin

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 17-Mar-18 13:53:10

Hot off the press in case anyone fancies a browse grin

Anniebach Sat 17-Mar-18 13:21:55

Bridgeit grin

Jalima1108 Sat 17-Mar-18 13:17:25

Well, if enough of us join who knows?

Primrose65 Sat 17-Mar-18 13:15:56

Jalima are you joining my Keir Starmer fan club? grin

Jalima1108 Sat 17-Mar-18 13:14:29

grin

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 13:12:59

Perhaps The users guide to Gransnetting , ??

Jalima1108 Sat 17-Mar-18 13:08:57

That's OK, you can throw me into a cell for the afternoon for a bit of peace and quiet grin
Can I take my book please?

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 13:06:46

I certainly did not arrest you?

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 13:06:18

Sorry should read agree not arrested !!!

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 13:05:17

I arrested Jalima, Did you see him on Question Time, I thought he came across extremely well, despite the guy next to him ,can’t think of his name now, but he didn’t do himself any favours, only imo of course .

Jalima1108 Sat 17-Mar-18 12:59:22

lemongrove Sat 17-Mar-18 11:14:04
Good post lemongrove.

Personally, I agree that Corbyn's days could be numbered as leader; He is not strong but the people behind him are, so perhaps that is wishful thinking on my part.

There's nothing I'd like better than to see a more moderate, intelligent, well-educated and sensible leader of the LP such as Keir Starmer.

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 12:55:56

Me too

Anniebach Sat 17-Mar-18 12:51:22

I wish to fully support Primrose65 post to GNHQ

Primrose65 Sat 17-Mar-18 12:47:27

@GNHQ Lara, this is a common problem with threads where people discuss Corbyn and post negative comments about him. We've already lost one thread because of this and it is a shame.
I agree that the same thing is happening again in this thread and posters know that this behaviour results in deletion of the thread. Is there any other sanction available to the people causing this disruption, rather than deleting the thread?

Bridgeit Sat 17-Mar-18 12:44:40

It doesn’t matter which way you look at it, Jeremy Corbyn is damaging the credibility, popularity & appeal to many ordinary Labour Party voters/supporter In a good light you could admire his alleged core beliefs, but as leader of the Labour Party I believe he is allianating Mr & Mrs Average because of the ambiguity in his comments, especially in light of recent events. So even though many people may not have a lot of confidence in the present government the alternative is by no means an attractive option with JC at the helm. Ohh yes & where is that supposed saviour of our Country, anyone seen Nigel, ?Lets hope my post will not be reported as has previously happened. I don’t think I have overstepped the Guidelines on this occasion.

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 17-Mar-18 12:37:22

There are a number of personal and quite nasty remarks on this thread which have been reported. If we were to delete them all the thread would make no sense so we're going to leave them for now. But we will delete this thread if the personal and goading comments continue - which would be a shame.

Anniebach Sat 17-Mar-18 12:15:27

Conspiracy theories are so irritating but nourishment for some

lemongrove Sat 17-Mar-18 12:12:25

grin
Some people love conspiracy theories.

Primrose65 Sat 17-Mar-18 12:10:27

This thread has become quite bizarre. We'll be discussing if Paul Daniels was a real wizard soon.

lemongrove Sat 17-Mar-18 12:03:18

I think Corbyn is a dead duck now for future elections.

durhamjen Sat 17-Mar-18 12:02:40

Trisher, I read yesterday that it was to stop the US enquiry into Russian and US collusion in the referendum and the two elections. I can quite believe that.

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