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ronib Thu 11-Dec-25 15:42:22

Is Keir Starmer making a mistake at PMQs when he sidesteps the question, allowing Kemi Badenoch to reply with the information which is available?
I assume that the Civil Service is tasked with providing information to the prime minister for PMQs so I wonder if he will start being much more transparent and upfront with his answers?

DrWatson Sun 14-Dec-25 00:07:50

For the OP, Ronib -- PMQs is just for show, almost nobody in the country gives a monkeys, no matter how many times they show politicians on the TV News shouting or getting shown up.

I say "almost nobody" -- but LemonJam seems to be their #1 fan, possibly on the planet. You can defend Starmer, and Labour, as much as you like, the reality is that we are 'blessed' with politicos of exceptional incompetence (in ALL parties), with occasional extra capacity for criminals and perverts.

And that's why a thin-skinned racist opportunist & hypocrite is doing well in the Polls, as he looks fresh & interesting compared to the exposed bozos that have been in the Commons a while.

ronib Sun 14-Dec-25 06:21:09

I agree with you Dr Watson - the bit I find difficult is that PMQs are so adrift from how normal people and businesses interact. We’re not the only country with PMQs but we seem very accepting of the poor way it’s presented here. Slapstick comes to mind.

Maremia Sun 14-Dec-25 07:49:41

No one cares about PMQ's?
Except for the GNs keeping this Thread afloat?

LemonJam Sun 14-Dec-25 08:54:14

Dr Watson- who or what do you think I a fan of?

love0c Sun 14-Dec-25 08:56:57

Dr Watson - who is the thin skinned racist?

Maremia Sun 14-Dec-25 09:04:16

Would it have to be a Politician who has made numerous racist comments in his past? And who possibly currently proposes racist policies?
Who says 'How dare you' when asked about this?
Could be that person?

Oreo Sun 14-Dec-25 09:07:43

DrWatson

For the OP, Ronib -- PMQs is just for show, almost nobody in the country gives a monkeys, no matter how many times they show politicians on the TV News shouting or getting shown up.

I say "almost nobody" -- but LemonJam seems to be their #1 fan, possibly on the planet. You can defend Starmer, and Labour, as much as you like, the reality is that we are 'blessed' with politicos of exceptional incompetence (in ALL parties), with occasional extra capacity for criminals and perverts.

And that's why a thin-skinned racist opportunist & hypocrite is doing well in the Polls, as he looks fresh & interesting compared to the exposed bozos that have been in the Commons a while.

😂

WithNobsOnIt Sun 14-Dec-25 22:38:28

They are all full of shit and are briefed on what say and give answers to by their team of Special Advisors, Spin Doctors and Media Cronies.

The Blair Administration was shocking Remeber Alistair Campbell,

As Private Eye used to say
Pass the sick bag Alice.