[Albion] The Labour party and anti-Semitism

[Neville's Breakfast]

It's a fair question - but the answer is I haven't given as much as BME members who have forked out for both party membership and membership of BME Labour

Fair enough.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Do they?

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No Chance.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Why,because the TORIES like them or not will not make the same mistake twice.

 

[portslade seagull]

No Chance.

They've closed the gap then. The Tories that is

 

[Titanic]

Do they?

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How's the 'youthquake' going?

 

[ManOfSussex]

How's the 'youthquake' going?

Oh dear. Must be a really bad Tory news day if you're traipsing back through this thread and replying to posts from yesterday for trolling purposes.

How many letters has Sir Graham Brady received now?

 

[Titanic]

Oh dear. Must be a really bad Tory news day if you're traipsing back through this thread and replying to posts from yesterday for trolling purposes.

How many letters has Sir Graham Brady received now?

No idea.. who is he?

Typical of you not answer the question though.

#notsurprised

 

[ManOfSussex]

No idea.. who is he?

Typical of you not answer the question though.

#notsurprised

Chairman of The Tory 1922 Committee, as well you know.

What's a 'youthquake'? Is a bit like the Tory civil war that's breaking out at the dispatch box in parliament currently, or just some data analysis on last years general election turnout that the Tories were going to win with a majority of 100?

 

[Titanic]

Chairman of The Tory 1922 Committee, as well you know.

What's a 'youthquake'? Is a bit like the Tory civil war that's breaking out at the dispatch box in parliament currently, or just some data analysis on last years general election turnout that the Tories were going to win with a majority of 100?

A superb performance by the assured and excellent Minister for Exiting the EU, Steven Baker.

And you know full well about Corbyn's supposed 'YouthQuake' #fakenews

 

[ManOfSussex]

A superb performance by the assured and excellent Minister for Exiting the EU, Steven Baker.

And you know full well about Corbyn's supposed 'YouthQuake' #fakenews

#lastyearsnews

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Shocking numbers for a so called Government In waiting, current administration on its knees , Brexit chaos, NHS underfunded, defence underfunded, schools underfunded ( have I forgotten anything)and to cap it all the most uncharismatic PM since dear old Jonny boy, all these numbers show is the country is still divided and a hung parliament is due if there was a vote! Her majesty’s opposition should be ashamed at themselves!!! The only thing imho that will improve Labours chances is to distance themselves from Momentum and the hard left!!

Most Labour council leaders in England and Wales have signed a joint letter fiercely attacking the Momentum-controlled committee that runs their own party.

In the letter, published exclusively in today’s Sunday Times, leaders of over 70 councils, including Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and many London boroughs, say the actions of Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) are “dangerous and alarming”, “uncomradely and disrespectful” and “an affront to the basic principles of democracy”.

Earlier this month, the NEC acquired a secure pro-Corbyn and Momentum majority after three members of the hard-left group, including its leader, Jon Lansman, won seats on the body.

Last week, the committee voted to tell Labour-controlled Haringey council in north London to halt a controversial £2bn housing scheme fiercely opposed by Momentum.

In their letter, the leaders say: “We wish to make it clear to the NEC that it has no right or justification to interfere in or influence the legitimate actions of locally elected representatives.”

The vote, on Tuesday, took place with “no advance notice given” and after a discussion “based on opinion and speculation rather than facts”, they say.

Calling it a “dangerous and alarming precedent”, they demand “categorical assurances” that it will not happen again and add: “Labour councillors around the country are deeply concerned that, in seeking to mitigate Tory austerity by proposing radical new solutions, we face calls for disciplinary action against us. Such calls are uncomradely, disrespectful, and wilfully ignore the difficult and challenging role we play in doing our best to protect the most vulnerable.”

The letter also praises Claire Kober, Labour’s moderate leader in Haringey, as “inspirational”.

Seventy-one of Labour’s 123 council leaders in England and Wales had signed the round-robin email by yesterday evening. Only two refused to sign.

Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle city council and of the Labour group at the Local Government Association, which organised the letter, said: “This statement is a strong and powerful assertion of our ability to determine policy at a local level without fear of recrimination.”

He added: “If the NEC [was to] intervene directly in the running of a Labour group, without any clear justification . . . it would have been seen by Labour local government as a declaration of war.”

Another Labour leader said: “The NEC’s behaviour was not just wrong, it was utterly politically stupid.”

Haringey is set to become the country’s first “Momentum” council in May’s elections after more than 17 moderate Labour councillors were deselected or retired under pressure from the group.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/labour-councils-defy-momentum-b5sv0t25n

As the far left solidify their grip on Labour expect more diktats from the politburo.

 

[Gwylan]

Most Labour council leaders in England and Wales have signed a joint letter fiercely attacking the Momentum-controlled committee that runs their own party.
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As the far left solidify their grip on Labour expect more diktats from the politburo.

This is very simplistic. The NEC decision was taken unanimously - not just by Momentum supporters. The Haringey public/private scheme is highly controversial and opposed by many people locally, including by two Haringey MPs - David Lammy and Catherine West - neither of whom is seen as a Corbyn or Momentum supporter.

There's a bit about it here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/23/labour-intervenes-in-council-housing-plan-dispute

There may well be concerns about Momentum in the future but this is a real bad example to highlight the group's support.

 

[Titanic]

BREAKING: Labour leader leaves national television interview with pants on fire

http://labour-uncut.co.uk/2018/01/3...onal-television-interview-with-pants-on-fire/

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

No idea.. who is he?

Ffs.

 

[Titanic]

Given the negative press Mrs May's government are enjoying at the moment, this seems hardly possible.

Westminster voting intention:

CON: 42% (+1)
LAB: 42% (-)
LDEM: 6% (-1)
GRN: 3% (+1)
UKIP: 2% (-1)

via @YouGov, 28 – 29 Jan

Then again, after Chris Williamson's chilling performance on the Daily Politics... maybe it isn't so surprising?

#momentum

 

[Ernest]

Given the negative press Mrs May's government are enjoying at the moment, this seems hardly possible.

Westminster voting intention:

CON: 42% (+1)
LAB: 42% (-)
LDEM: 6% (-1)
GRN: 3% (+1)
UKIP: 2% (-1)

via @YouGov, 28 – 29 Jan

Then again, after Chris Williamson's chilling performance on the Daily Politics... maybe it isn't so surprising?

#momentum

Last weeks news unfortunately

 

[JC Footy Genius]

I see two Labour Council Leaders have now resigned citing bullying, abuse and intimidation from Corbynistas.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/pol...-storm-over-corbynista-bullying-a3753066.html

http://www.clempner.com/why-i-had-to-go/

#nastyparty

 

[Titanic]

Last weeks news unfortunately

Seriously, can you even begin to explain why Jezza isn't miles ahead in the polls?

 

[Buzzer]

Because there's a huge level of distrust in the people he calls friends?

Hezbollah, IRA, Iranian state TV, Venezuelan dictators and more anti-Semites than you can shake a stick at.

Oh, and he has an unreconstructed Marxist as his shadow Chancellor.

 

[JC Footy Genius]

... plus many don't believe you can spend and borrow your way to economic recovery while paying for endless promises without raising taxes for everyone .. by substantial amounts.