[Politics] The Labour Government

[Thunder Bolt]

No, of course not. But he should pay the value of the corporate hospitality that he is receiving.

He can put his existing ST on whatever is Arsenal's equivalent of the ticket exchange or Arsenal could refund the value of his unused ST (and re-sell) then he coughs up the full going rate for corporate hospitality out of his own pocket.

How do you put a value on something that can’t be bought, and should he pay for the MI5 officers with him?

 

[armchairclubber]

All this football tickets stuff is just a distraction. Far more newsworthy events (which generally and conveniently get ignored)

 

[Pavilionaire]

This country hasn't got a hope if the media keep the focus on trivialities rather than the big picture.

We've had 8 years of this distracting minutae, from the Brexit sunlit uplands, Partygate, Harry and Meghan, Farage and his riots, Tory infighting, Stop The Boats, and now Starmer's freebies. No leader will ever satisfy the media if they are judged not by results but by where they watch football, who pays for their outfit or how much they earn.

What people think is important really ISN'T that important in the grand scheme of things.

 

[jcdenton08]

This country hasn't got a hope if the media keep the focus on trivialities rather than the big picture.

We've had 8 years of this distracting minutae, from the Brexit sunlit uplands, Partygate, Harry and Meghan, Farage and his riots, Tory infighting, Stop The Boats, and now Starmer's freebies. No leader will ever satisfy the media if they are judged not by results but by where they watch football, who pays for their outfit or how much they earn.

What people think is important really ISN'T that important in the grand scheme of things.

I agree. Let’s focus on pensioners freezing to death in their homes, that’s the real story.

 

[pocketseagull]

TBH the problem is that Starmer has been accepting invitations to many clubs directors boxes while knowing his government-in-waiting would be implementing the Football Governance Bill. It's a conflict of interest and he should have known better and taken the tough decision to miss the live experience until the Bill has passed. If I supported a League 1/League 2 club I might feel a bit miffed that Starmer ruled out a 10% levy on Premier League transfers to distribute to lower leagues after being wined and dined by Prem directors.

 

[nevergoagain]

All this football tickets stuff is just a distraction. Far more newsworthy events (which generally and conveniently get ignored)

I'd agree the actual tickets aren't the issue but it does indicate the kind of person/party we now have leading us so overall I'd say does need to be discussed. He came to power on the back of rightfully lambasting the tories for everything and promising a new honest style of politics. In the 3 months so far it's been anything but. This is in part down to increased scrutiny by the media but it had to be expected. I don't really give a jot on suits or tickets but more and more creeps out with Bridgets birthday party, Reeves clothes, Rayners manhattan holiday etc. and it to me indicates that they are grifting when they said they wouldn't.

 

[Chicken Run]

He already pays for his own season ticket and has been moved through an agreement with the club. If the Albion moved your season ticket to a different part of the stadium because of an agreement made by someone else should you be expected to pay more too?

No but comparing me to the Prime Minister is a little foolish wouldn’t you say?

 

[nevergoagain]

Not a specific slight on Labour but didn't think it worth starting another thread. The 2 13 year olds stabbing a complete stranger to death with a machete have just been sentenced to 8.5yrs. Now this is absolutely everything wrong with the justice system. Potentially out before they are 22!. That's no justice to the bereaved family.

 

[armchairclubber]

I'd agree the actual tickets aren't the issue but it does indicate the kind of person/party we now have leading us so overall I'd say does need to be discussed. He came to power on the back of rightfully lambasting the tories for everything and promising a new honest style of politics. In the 3 months so far it's been anything but. This is in part down to increased scrutiny by the media but it had to be expected. I don't really give a jot on suits or tickets but more and more creeps out with Bridgets birthday party, Reeves clothes, Rayners manhattan holiday etc. and it to me indicates that they are grifting when they said they wouldn't.

Oh they're worse than grifting in my opinion. By a long way.

 

[Chicken Run]

What people think is important really ISN'T that important in the grand scheme of things.

Not now seeing as Labour are in

 

[borat]

This country hasn't got a hope if the media keep the focus on trivialities rather than the big picture.

We've had 8 years of this distracting minutae, from the Brexit sunlit uplands, Partygate, Harry and Meghan, Farage and his riots, Tory infighting, Stop The Boats, and now Starmer's freebies. No leader will ever satisfy the media if they are judged not by results but by where they watch football, who pays for their outfit or how much they earn.

What people think is important really ISN'T that important in the grand scheme of things.

Should be more focus on this

 

[Boroseagull]

Mark Twain summed it up so well;


Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.

And thus it always will be.

 

[drew]

Not a specific slight on Labour but didn't think it worth starting another thread. The 2 13 year olds stabbing a complete stranger to death with a machete have just been sentenced to 8.5yrs. Now this is absolutely everything wrong with the justice system. Potentially out before they are 22!. That's no justice to the bereaved family.

Isn't the sentence actually an indefinite one which means they might never get out. The 8.5 years is the earliest they can be assessed by the Parole board.

 

[Chicken Run]

More clothes ffs

Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd4z9vzdnno

 

[Chicken Run]

How do you put a value on something that can’t be bought, and should he pay for the MI5 officers with him?

You can’t buy height reduction (yet) but Sir Free Gear clearly saw value in having Victoria Freekit’s height altered so that he didn’t look so small

Labour shrinks Starmer’s wife so he doesn’t look so short on Xmas card

Cringeworthy insecurity, apparently – and poor editing work (again) The Labour party – presumably on the orders of, or at least after consultation with, Keir Starmer and his team have e…

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No more heels for her from Comical Ali

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Isn't the sentence actually an indefinite one which means they might never get out. The 8.5 years is the earliest they can be assessed by the Parole board.

Indeed it‘s a minimum of 8.5 years, so as you say that is the earliest they could be assessed!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

No, of course not. But he should pay the value of the corporate hospitality that he is receiving.

The director’s boxes at Brighton and Arsenal are both free. He didn’t pay anything so the cost has been met. Glad we’ve finally resolved this, let’s move on.

 

[HeaviestTed]

No, of course not. But he should pay the value of the corporate hospitality that he is receiving.

He can put his existing ST on whatever is Arsenal's equivalent of the ticket exchange or Arsenal could refund the value of his unused ST (and re-sell) then he coughs up the full going rate for corporate hospitality out of his own pocket.

The princes at the Euros - who paid?

 

[Titanic]

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The princes at the Euros - who paid?

The Prince of Wales is the President of the FA... perhaps the Arse should appoint Starmer as a Club Ambassador or something.

 

[Chicken Run]

The director’s boxes at Brighton and Arsenal are both free. He didn’t pay anything so the cost has been met. Glad we’ve finally resolved this, let’s move on.

Mmm why did he declare the value at £500 for his trip to Brighton? And other clubs too?

Sir Keir Starmer: Prime Minister received £13,000 worth of free football tickets including Arsenal away games

BBC Sport looks at how many free sports tickets MPs have declared in 2024.

www.bbc.co.uk