Sir Kier Starmer addressing the nation at 7pm

How do you feel about his integrity and honesty?

I’m another Boris supporter. He may look a mess and sometimes babble on, but he has the most unenviable job trying to keep the country afloat, encourage people to get boosters quickly, no doubt the baby is crying it’s head off and all his enemies are trying to oust him over those parties. It’s like kicking him when he is down. I know few of you will agree with me and that is your prerogative.

The Morning Star wouldn’t be impressed , it’s a left wing newspaper.

Even the Morning Star wasn't overly impressed with KS's speech.

lemongrove

I watched Keir Starmer tonight, he was alright, no ball of fire but alright and said what needed to be said about getting boosters.To janejudge and anyone else ranting about Johnson being filthy/ unwashed/ shambolic/ drunk when he gave his address to the nation the other night all I would say is that your absolute hatred of the man has got out of hand and your comments are utterly ridiculous.
Johnson was for once, totally serious, clear and like Starmer, said what needed saying in a straightforward way.

I thought the PM's speech was a lot better than his usual, he looked serious, tidy, not shambolic at all apart from his hair which needs a cut otherwise it does look like mine chaotic.

Devorgilla

I thought Keir did well tonight and came across as a serious politician which we need in these times. I think that, as Leader of the Opposition, he has a right of reply to a Prime Ministerial statement, which is what he was doing tonight. He emphasised everything we should be doing in order to contain the virus and have a good Christmas. I don't think his good wishes for Christmas were inappropriate. A good Christmas season makes everyone's sacrifice worthwhile.

Spot on.
Why Urmstongran felt the need to giggle at his Christmas wishes is beyond me. He’s on TV talking to the nation at Christmas time so…..?

That’s simply not true JaneJudge though I realise it’s what you wish to be true.
Watching Johnson last night I wondered aloud why he couldn’t always be as clear in speech ( no jokes/ Latin or umming and erring) because he obviously can do it, and can be serious too.Combing his hair would be good but we can’t have everything.

which is what itv news are showing rather than I can't be bothered to stop drinking or have a wash or change my clothes or wash my hair bloody idiot prime minster

I am not ridiculous, Boris looked as pissed as a fart and a complete mess and other MPs and opposition have needed to step up to make whatever message he wanted to convey come across more clearly

I watched Keir Starmer tonight, he was alright, no ball of fire but alright and said what needed to be said about getting boosters.To janejudge and anyone else ranting about Johnson being filthy/ unwashed/ shambolic/ drunk when he gave his address to the nation the other night all I would say is that your absolute hatred of the man has got out of hand and your comments are utterly ridiculous.
Johnson was for once, totally serious, clear and like Starmer, said what needed saying in a straightforward way.

Urmstongran

Who’s dyslexic?

I am, I presume you were mocking me?

I was impressed. He came across with the right tone. He certainly looked more statesmanlike than Boris.
He has done the right thing backing the measures and I appreciated his fulsome support of the NHS and his insistence we must protect it.
I didn’t mind his sign off.

Well said Grandmafrench and nice to see you back. My daughter wasn’t born in Wales and she would totally agree with you.

I thought Keir did well tonight and came across as a serious politician which we need in these times. I think that, as Leader of the Opposition, he has a right of reply to a Prime Ministerial statement, which is what he was doing tonight. He emphasised everything we should be doing in order to contain the virus and have a good Christmas. I don't think his good wishes for Christmas were inappropriate. A good Christmas season makes everyone's sacrifice worthwhile.

Calistemon

AGAA4

Anniebach

Alegrias1 Loyd George had the advantage of being Welsh

Love that anniebach.

Even though he was born in Lancashire
(My father told me because he knew him ?)

Anniebach is correct, of course - Lloyd George was Welsh, raised by Welsh parents in Wales. (Let's not forget if you're born in a stable, it doesn't necessarily make you a horse)! ?‍?

She doesn't matter.
None of the rule breakers do..
It's what Starmer didn't quite say that matters.
Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this plays out.
It's just a pity that we're all caught up in it.

MissA. ??

Beth Rigby. Oh yes.
The presenter who flouted lockdown rules with Kay Burley and got a suspension for so doing.
I wonder what her take on the rules are? Bet she doesn’t ask Boris any searching questions. He might be squeaky clean by comparison.

I think he hit a resounding high note.
Just one of those ones that aren't audible to our ears.

Who’s dyslexic?

Sweet of Jamie O JaneJudge and appropriate at this time of year after his SHOW.

He wasn’t addressing the nation, about a serious development affecting us all.
Keir Starmer hit a wrong note tonight. It happens.

cheap to mock a dyslexic Urm, go to your room

KEIR STATMER's speech to the nation on Covid has been unpicked by Beth Rigby on Sky News for being "extremely political."
(Not my spelling mistake!)

I’ve noticed some of Starmer’s supporters spell Keir incorrectly.
?
C’mon people if you’re going to vote for him .... ‼️

Jamie Oliver has just said ^From my family, to yours - have a lovely Chritmas