Upcoming changes to benefits

I agree. People voted for change and he campaigned on that slogan, this wasn’t in the manifesto and in any other job if someone lied to get their position and then did the opposite of what they said they’d do they’d be sacked for fraud. Shouldn’t be any different for people in government

when you mention ‘he’ you are referring to starmer, not timms right?

The thing is for a huge amount of the population there are limited options on parties available to vote for next GE (I know reform are getting a lot of support as they aren’t the status quo of ToryVsLabour - but once people have regain some common sense they’ll release that’s not the answer either)…………..prehaps we’ll have a situation like France where a new party gets launched and gets into power 1st try (macrons party - though that precedent isn’t the best enforcement either)

Look I’m personal open to both Lib Dem’s and greens increasing their vote share and being part of another coalition

But for me the best thing would be for labour to ‘sort themselves out’ whether by this existing team or a total refresh of the top team and restart (and every option inbetween)

look it’s been years since the PM job was the most powerful position in government- however to the public the buck stops with the pm and they are the ones facing the consequences if things backfire

Starmer probably wasn’t the one behind all this welfare reform stuff and has most likely been advised (or bluntly told) what to endorse and defend - but he’s a smart guy who should know the difference between right and wrong and if something feels ethically wrong he should be pushing back against the relevant ministers and advisers (and remember he does have the power to replace them if they aren’t able to do their jobs without making a big mess of things

And yes on paper starmer is one of the most qualified mp’s to be dealing with world issues

But in terms of issues at home I’ve been deeply disappointed in some of starmers rents quotes on welfare and implied thoughts on vulnerable and disabled (and what they deserve/should contribute)

There is still time for him to change his position and repair damage that is clearly happening every day as this controversy grows (firing Kendall and/or reeves would be a welcome olive branch)

But I don’t know how long that door will remain open to him to do lasting repairs (not just for the disabled community)

it’s fair too early in this 5 year term to even consider starmers position as pm being untenable - but he and his team do need to repair self inflicted damage before this labour first term reaches the midway point in January 2027 (and mps start worrying about their seats in the next ge)

I’m tried my best to be as fair as possible with this post

Telegraph reporting Number Ten 'slapped down' Reeves over her comments re Trump this morning. Rarely a sign of harmony in Downing Street.....

Yep, AND lots of the population too.

Why do so many people think they’re above us? What makes them so personally superior?
Then they come out with: “well my mum’s cousin’s husband’s sister had xyz condition and SHE still managed to work!” as though every disability presents exactly the same in everyone

I agree, if this goes through starmer is done, good riddance to him, vile man.

Lmao. You removed three short statements that stated Keir Starmer's track record that you can widely find with a simple google search, which supported my claim. That's not "uncivil" nor did I insult WhatThe.

You're right that he had nothing to do with those cuts. But what he does next is on him. He spent more time fighting the left than anything benefiting disabled people.

Also the disabled community didn't stop paying attention. If anything, the disability community have gotten more politically active in recent years.