Sir Kier Starmer addressing the nation at 7pm

I remember that!
What a shock.

I never trust the polls MissA. They are rarely right.
Look at Brexit!
And Dimbleby’s face at 5am after the referendum ... ?

I suppose tonight wasn’t a party political broadcast EV. (Even though there were shades ... ‘you can trust us etc). Had to like how his UK flag is more vibrant these days too! You are quite right though (for when there is a PPB).. We need clear wide blue sea between Keir and Boris.

Otherwise what’s the point?

He just emphasised that we should do as we're asked.
He didn't put a foot wrong, as far as I see it.
Very well played.

Really and truthfully, Starmer didn't say anything much different from BJ in his address. It isn't all about Tory lies and the hypocrisy that goes with it, breaches of covid rules or even EU membership.

If Labour want to get a foothold they should address the gas and electricity prises which are rising, our multi-faceted housing crisis, upgrades of our local and public services, how to combat violence, fairness and rights in the workplace and global warming.

So really nothing that's much different to the Conservatives, nothing to inspire the young people and no vision of a fairer society.

There is, perhaps, no more dangerous man in the world than the man with the sensibilities of an artist but without creative talent. With luck such men make wonderful theatrical impresarios and interior decorators, or else they become mass murderers or critics

So tonight was about capitalising on that, I'd imagine.
Softly, softly, catchee monkey.

This is from earlier today. The tide has now turned by the looks of it.
c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1107906357?-850:14274

MissAdventure

It'll be interesting to see how the polls go after tonight, eh, Urmston?
We all seem to have a different take on it.

Ah Edna, I see. Well it takes all sorts and we are an inclusive country.

It'll be interesting to see how the polls go after tonight, eh, Urmston?
We all seem to have a different take on it.

Forsythia

JaneJudge

MayBee70

He wants to come across as the new Churchill but has ended up as a Sir Les Patterson lookalike!

yes, he really is!

Poor old Keir. I didn’t realise he came across that badly but I did miss his little broadcast tonight. Do you think he’s modelling himself on Barry Humphries then?

the other one dear

JaneJudge

MayBee70

He wants to come across as the new Churchill but has ended up as a Sir Les Patterson lookalike!

yes, he really is!

Poor old Keir. I didn’t realise he came across that badly but I did miss his little broadcast tonight. Do you think he’s modelling himself on Barry Humphries then?

I disagree MissA. Tonight was NOT the moment to be wishing everyone a “happy Christmas”. It jarred, definitely. It was not the moment. Duh.

Probably, underneath the blustering, blithering, umming and arrhing.

I can't watch Boris Johnson without feeling ashamed that his is our PM but Starmer came across as intelligent,articulate and looked smart too,what a difference to see.

There is no way I would have been elected leader If I told the truth.

Is Boris Johnson pompous ??

From my family to your family = I'm just the same as you.
All very subtle.

Hmmm...
I think perhaps it will slowly take up residence in peoples minds.
Smart, serious, sincere.
No talking about hairdryer shaped pigs...
No immediate impact as Johnson always sparks off.
A slow burn.

Once upon a time, the word "statesman" carried an image of someone who was serious, earnest, knowledgeable, intelligent, incorruptible and, yes, probably a bit pompous. Those were the days!

Ok. I can go with that.

I wondered if I was missing something in the actual message.

Yes! Exactly that.

You mean more about Keir Starmer as a potential PM than about whatever it was he said?

I think it was a subliminal message, peasblossom.

EllanVannin

I hope there's a big pay boost for the frontline workers who are called out at short notice for these booster vaccinations. This is another huge national effort carried out by these people.

Well any participating GP ‘s are doing very well out of this booster roll out EV. I read at the weekend that they are to be paid £30 for every jab they administer and to facilitate this by making time to so do they can suspend routine checks on the over 75’s. WHILST STILL BEING PAID FOR THOSE CHECKS (that they are no longer doing).

You couldn’t make it up could you? They must have a strong Union .... oh wait ...