Rachel Reeve’s CV

MayBee70

GrannyGravy13

MayBee70

Of course I don’t approve of politicians lying. It’s just that there is a witch hunt concerning the current government in a way that I can’t remember happening before.

It was happening on GN when I joined 8 years ago against the Conservatives.

That was because of what they were doing. It wasn’t, as seems to be the case these days, of criticising everything they do purely because of who they are. I’ve always tried to give credit where credit is due regardless of the party.

Isn't this because of what Rachel Reeves is doing? And did?

Just a quick glance would show page after page of critical posts about Boris Johnson, including criticism of his appearance or scoffing that he wasn't that ill with Covid.

As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive.

Means testing of the WFA is one thing Lizzie, denying it to all who are not in receipt of pension credit is something else altogether.

Despite voting conservative, I have posted many many times that if and when one of their MP’s were to be founded guilty of a misdemeanour then they should go.

I apply the same logic and principles to all MP’s

Rachel Reeves has made numerous speeches stating that she worked for the B of E for the best part of 10 years, lies from her own mouth.

Sorry, but I will struggle to believe anything she says from now on, she has lost respect and her integrity and she should go.

I apply the same logic and principles to all MP’s

I agree GrannyGravy13
We expect certain standards from our elected representatives of all parties.

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MayBee70
Of course I don’t approve of politicians lying. It’s just that there is a witch hunt concerning the current government in a way that I can’t remember happening before.
It was happening on GN when I joined 8 years ago against the Conservatives.
That was because of what they were doing. It wasn’t, as seems to be the case these days, of criticising everything they do purely because of who they are. I’ve always tried to give credit where credit is due regardless of the party.
Isn't this because of what Rachel Reeves is doing? And did? confused

Just a quick glance would show page after page of critical posts about Boris Johnson, including criticism of his appearance or scoffing that he wasn't that ill with Covid.

As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive.

Yes

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged

As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive.
I joined GN in 2019, so I remember the first few months of reading posts well. There were horrible things being said about Theresa May on here - that she was unhinged, had a personality problem, was deluded and losing it. And not just to do with Brexit, every part of her leadership was ripped apart on here by a group of abusive contributors.

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^As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive^.
I joined GN in 2019, so I remember the first few months of reading posts well. There were horrible things being said about Theresa May on here - that she was unhinged, had a personality problem, was deluded and losing it. And not just to do with Brexit, every part of her leadership was ripped apart on here by a group of abusive contributors.

Nadine Dorries had a dreadful time, from her clothes, her intelligence, her allegiance to Boris Johnson even rubbishing her many books.

RosieandherMaw

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged

So what do you want? An election? A Conservative government?

If a politician has lied about his/her cv and proves incapable of doing the job then they should resign or be sacked. No matter who: Labour, Conservative or whoever. Incompetence is costing this country dearly. When the Tories were in government it was open season on here every day of the week. Why should Rachel Reeves be exempt?

It was dreadful, escaped

Theresa May was called a blithering idiot, posters asked if she'd lost the plot Is she OK? Is she crazy?
Honestly - I am beginning to wonder if she is unhinged, she made posters feel physically sick etc. Psge after page of threads.
As well as criticising her appearance.

Some posters have short memories.

MayBee70

RosieandherMaw

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged

So what do you want? An election? A Conservative government?

That's a non-sequitur.

We want a competent Chancellor, one who didn't lie on their CV.

Or is that too much to ask of any politician?

The current Labour cohort and its leader made a continuous song and dance about truth, transparency and accountability, erode the election was called and all the way through the canvassing process.

Maybe that is what some of the electorate are waiting for?

I know I am.

through the election not erode 🤷‍♀️

These endless posts are purely an attempt to undermine the government who, whatever anyone thinks of them are in power because the previous government were unfit to govern. We’re trying to rebuild our shattered relationship with Europe so we need is a bit of stability, especially with what’s happening in America. Now isn’t the time to constantly snipe at Labour.

MayBee70 the only reason this thread is here is due to the fact that RR has lied.

If MP’s do not lie, do not take freebies , do not send offensive WhatsApp messages etc., then us as the electorate would be able to concentrate on the positives of their policies…

GrannyGravy13

MayBee70 the only reason this thread is here is due to the fact that RR has lied.

If MP’s do not lie, do not take freebies , do not send offensive WhatsApp messages etc., then us as the electorate would be able to concentrate on the positives of their policies…

Yes but sniping at the government is what happens when they give cause for sniping.

Not sniping at anything we thought was wrong didn’t apply to the last government. Why would it?
Should we have sat still and said nothing?

I doubt the not sniping rule will apply to future governments either.

Should we not criticise/snipe at them for taking freebies, lying on CV’s etc, etc just because it’s Labour?

I’m not sure how that can be justified.

Mollygo I do not think any government should be exempt from sniping criticism, it is part and parcel of the job!

Not specific to Reeves, but any politician who lies about something easily disproved will surely lie about things less easily exposed?

I never lied on any CV or job application. Why would I, I thought the unvarnished me was good enough!

MayBee70

RosieandherMaw

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged

So what do you want? An election? A Conservative government?

What do I want?

What was promised - that’s all.
Oh and full and frank disclosure please.

MayBee70

These endless posts are purely an attempt to undermine the government who, whatever anyone thinks of them are in power because the previous government were unfit to govern. We’re trying to rebuild our shattered relationship with Europe so we need is a bit of stability, especially with what’s happening in America. Now isn’t the time to constantly snipe at Labour.

No, I don't think so Maybee.

We hoped for better and so far feel let down.

Maybee you are defending the indefensible.
Nobody is sniping at the Labour government per se but (unfortunately again) questioning a political party which chose to highlight probity, honesty, and reliability as pillars of the election campaign.
We trusted them, then little by little the cracks started to appear. IMO Starmer has to free himself from the taint of corruption, sleaze, fiddling, contempt for the electorate, dodgy connections (Tulip Siddiq) and now a Chancellor who has been less than economical with the truth - or downright careless.
We saw enough dodgy dealing under the Conservatives vacant you not understand how let down the electorate feel to learn that each side is as bad as the other?
No, it’s not the government as such I am losing faith in, but the individuals who claimed to be honest and open and now show their feet of clay.

MayBee70

I think there’s a snobbishness about a lot of the criticism if I’m being honest ( which will be denied of course but I’ve wanted to say it for quite a while now).

That’s a load of tosh and if you think your near-hysterical defence of RR’s lies and exaggerations is because her critics are snobbish, all I can say is that you are wearing rose tinted glasses.

RosieandherMaw

Maybee you are defending the indefensible.
Nobody is sniping at the Labour government per se but (unfortunately again) questioning a political party which chose to highlight probity, honesty, and reliability as pillars of the election campaign.
We trusted them, then little by little the cracks started to appear. IMO Starmer has to free himself from the taint of corruption, sleaze, fiddling, contempt for the electorate, dodgy connections (Tulip Siddiq) and now a Chancellor who has been less than economical with the truth - or downright careless.
We saw enough dodgy dealing under the Conservatives vacant you not understand how let down the electorate feel to learn that each side is as bad as the other?
No, it’s not the government as such I am losing faith in, but the individuals who claimed to be honest and open and now show their feet of clay.

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RosieandherMaw

Maybee you are defending the indefensible.
Nobody is sniping at the Labour government per se but (unfortunately again) questioning a political party which chose to highlight probity, honesty, and reliability as pillars of the election campaign.
We trusted them, then little by little the cracks started to appear. IMO Starmer has to free himself from the taint of corruption, sleaze, fiddling, contempt for the electorate, dodgy connections (Tulip Siddiq) and now a Chancellor who has been less than economical with the truth - or downright careless.
We saw enough dodgy dealing under the Conservatives vacant you not understand how let down the electorate feel to learn that each side is as bad as the other?
No, it’s not the government as such I am losing faith in, but the individuals who claimed to be honest and open and now show their feet of clay.

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