Starmer: At The Crossroads
Starmer: At The Crossroads. Sir Kier Starmer is at a crossroads in his ascent to power both in the Labour party and in government.
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Labour are shape shifting
Are the Labour Party turning into shapeshifters and stealing Tory and Reform’s clothes? The risk for the opposition is that Labour may not only do what they say, but also become popular with the general population, even if parts of their own party are dead against it.
Southport – the match that lit the multicultural tinderbox
Southport – the match that lit the multicultural tinderbox. The Southport stabbings in July 2024 had no direct relation to the summer disorders that followed.
On the cusp of Populism
In an era when manifestos have become costed menus, the main political parties have strayed far away from having an ideology. Are we now on the cusp of populism?
An unpopular election
An unpopular election. The electorate is unmoved by a lack of real choices of who to vote for. Neither Starmer nor Sunak are proving to be a clear winner.
Leaders debate: slugfest
The first Leaders debate was like a slugfest as each leader attacked each other through each soundbite issue. Watching Sunak and Starmer last night was tough.
An election that no one wants
Is the general election this year one that no one wants? The Tories are in disarray and Labour would inherit no money in the bank to pay for its manifesto.
On My Radar July 2023 – Extraction 2, LIFE, The Witches, ITV News, and Substack
Extraction 2 follows up on one of Netflix's recent hits, LIFE are added to my Spotify playlist. The biological vs gender debate, and Witches.
Gary Lineker – storm in a crisp packet
Gary Lineker – storm in a crisp packet. Why it is time for the BBC to move on from Gary Lineker, and for Lineker to move on from football.
What next for the Tories?
The crisis at the heart of the Conservative Party has rippled out into the economy. Rishi Sunak is now the third Tory party leader and Prime Minister this year. What next for the Tories?