Starmer’s brief history as leader suggests there will be a u-turn quite shortly- apparently 13 so far since July 24. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Jeez the UK Labour Party is a mess. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

@Keir_Starmer has made some pretty crass decisions since becoming PM but this is probably the most significant nail in the @UKLabour coffin. Those of us who are traditionally Labour supporters are so disappointed in this useless leadership. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

We don’t need Nigel #FarageRiots to enforce Trumpism here in the UK….it seems as though #FreeGearKeir is doing a pretty good job of it already! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I agree. It’s a huge mistake. Labour really is being poorly led www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlash www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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🥳🥳🥳 Pasokification continues apace

Imagine being surprised by petty factionalism from Starmer and McSweeney. “We campaigned with petty factionalism and we will govern with petty factionalism” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A truly weak and stupid decision by the NEC to block Burnham from standing. The seat will now likely fall to Reform. Starmer is the least popular PM ever and him staying in post will hand the country to Farage. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This government is weak, cowardly & utterly lacking in conviction. It was obvious to anyone who cared to look that their 2024 win was built on sand & that they had to deliver meaningful change whilst appearing competent & decisive. They’ve failed catastrophically. www.theguardian.com/pol

Labour, the party of incompetence and discontent, what next? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

So Two Tier Keir Starmer is so keen to maintain his dystopian effective dictatorship in the Banana Monarchy he blocked Burnham due to quota rules. Seems as a white male christian he didn't fit the Labour NEC profile. What a farce democracy is now in the UK 🙄 www.theguardian.com/politics/202..

🍿🍿Am I surprised? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Looks like another bad move by Starmer www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

No one can be surprised by this news. Starmer is a duplicitous authoritarian with no interest in democracy. His talent (well, that of his team) lies in stitching up political rivals. www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/25/andy-burnham-blocked-from-byelection-race-by-labour-ruling-committee

Stopped myself from being so frank in previous posts... Some saying the stench of cowardice is writ large. What I care about is yet again, forces behind the scenes gerrymander a Brexiter victory against the best interests of the country and party. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The only ‘row’ is in the heads of those addicted to political chaos. Meanwhile the country wants the government to fulfill its mandate to improve the lives of people across this country www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The trouble with men in positions of power is that there will inevitably come a moment when they forget the job they're supposed to do and start a dick-waving contest... www.theguardian.com/politics/202...