Am I just being impatient and mean? New PM

It would have been interesting to see how the markets had reacted to Burnham's various new policies if only Trump hadn't been continuing to trash the world!

It would have been interesting to see in what state the country would be in now under Starmer if he hadn’t had to deal with the orange one ( which, imo he did incredibly well) .But he wasn’t given the time that he wanted.

Agreed MayBee.

Luckily for Burnham, he knows he’s got three years because the PLP won’t dare to get rid of another PM. They, spineless and deceitful as they are, know that would initiate an early GE. Not what they want!

And now there’s a major incident in London and Burnham is swanning around in Manchester with his latest gimmick ( the best day of his life according to him).

That’s a bit of a n illogical comment though, as a major incident could be anywhere he wasn’t?

MayBee70

And now there’s a major incident in London and Burnham is swanning around in Manchester with his latest gimmick ( the best day of his life according to him).

Not exactly a major incident.

A police boat has hit Westminster Bridge, some officers ended up in the water, all have been recovered. The extent of their injuries hasn’t been disclosed.

I guess I’m just irritated by the gimmicks, the silly videos on social media, all the hugging and kissing and the realisation that they’ve been planning this for such a long time, probably since Labour were elected .

MayBee70

I guess I’m just irritated by the gimmicks, the silly videos on social media, all the hugging and kissing and the realisation that they’ve been planning this for such a long time, probably since Labour were elected .

Life’s too short to let politicians get to you.

I learnt the hard way, my lot elected Liz Truss 🤦‍♀️

Casdon

That’s a bit of a n illogical comment though, as a major incident could be anywhere he wasn’t?

Do you, or a member of your family work for the Labour government in any way?

You always seem to be a mouthpiece for it.

Whichever way it heads.

I learnt the hard way, my lot elected Liz Truss 🤦‍♀️

True GG … but at least she only lasted 45 days😜

fancythat

Casdon

That’s a bit of a n illogical comment though, as a major incident could be anywhere he wasn’t?

Do you, or a member of your family work for the Labour government in any way?

You always seem to be a mouthpiece for it.

Whichever way it heads.

No. I’d say that whichever person it was about. None of us can be in the right place when incidents occur, unless we have flue powder.

I liked the first meeting of the "Northern Cabinet" (if that was its exact name) in Manchester today.

There were mayors from across the North not all Labour Party by any means - but there was a positive response to this move.

No, it wasn't "plotted from the start". It was being spoken of in the LP meetings around April/May tho speculatively

Casdon

fancythat

Casdon

That’s a bit of a n illogical comment though, as a major incident could be anywhere he wasn’t?

Do you, or a member of your family work for the Labour government in any way?

You always seem to be a mouthpiece for it.

Whichever way it heads.

No. I’d say that whichever person it was about. None of us can be in the right place when incidents occur, unless we have flue powder.

Flue powder? 🤔 a mix of soot and Beechams?🤭

Am not sure if this ‘Number 10 of the North’ thing is a wise move from Burnham.
The seat of power is in Downing St which everyone understands.If moved to Manchester how do voters down in the West Country or Norfolk feel?
Also it takes away from whoever gets the job of Manchester Mayor, steps on their toes.

I really think he has to leave Manchester behind for the next Mayor to get on with.
He already has his Makerfield constituency as well as being the PM.
Not moving into Number 10 Downing Street is a strange sort of snub.

Oreo

Casdon

fancythat

Casdon

That’s a bit of a n illogical comment though, as a major incident could be anywhere he wasn’t?

Do you, or a member of your family work for the Labour government in any way?

You always seem to be a mouthpiece for it.

Whichever way it heads.

No. I’d say that whichever person it was about. None of us can be in the right place when incidents occur, unless we have flue powder.

Flue powder? 🤔 a mix of soot and Beechams?🤭

Harry Potter Oreo. They throw it up the chimney and it transports them anywhere they want to go, instantly.

😂what happens if you don’t have a chimney? I’ll stick with the old reliable magic carpet.

He's moved into Number 10, but his constituency is in Manchester.

So he'd be travelling there anyway. Just over 2 hours on the train, right into central Manchester near where they met.

We don't say that No 10 "treads on the toes" of London's Mayor, do we? Different roles.

How much will the security cost?

As PM he wouldn’t be travelling up there all that much, yes he has a constituency but am betting that all PM’s have many local admin staff to deal with everyday stuff for them.
As PM he has to be in London for a great deal of the time but by making things all about Manchester now he’s no longer the Mayor….just why?

I’m hoping he can turn around the fortunes of the LP but think he has to let go of Manchester now he has the role he wanted.

Former police protection chiefs note that the interim facility will require millions of pounds in technical security upgrades. Future retrofits are expected to introduce dedicated safe rooms, deeper surveillance networks, and underground detection systems.

Hmmm. As a Northerner I very strongly feel that I want more power moving away from one power centre.

there's a to of support for this.

Throwing the Security issue in it is just an attempt to find reasons to attack Burnham and policies, just like people went all out to attack Starmer when he first came in.

It's generally approved of by those of us who live in the North of England, and the success of the meeting today was a good start.

Why don't people give him a chance? I see those who are fed up Starmer has gone - but it's happened:

...and those who want to criticise the LP anyway in favour of other POV.

I am Norrhern. I couldn't care less about his one day in the north. I neither approve or disapprove.

I say see how it goes.