I am of no political persuasion, i am very distrusting of politicians in general and promises they make and break.
But in my humble opinion, the country needs an effective opposition party?
But in my memory, i can not recall a time when the Labour party has been in such a decline.
Does Mr Corbyn actually know what he is doing and what is best for his party?
Does he still have the support of long term labour members?
Will the labour party ever again become an effective opposition, let alone lead the country again?
With some crucial by elections coming up, it will be interesting to see what happens?
Any thoughts?
Posted on: 14 July 2017 by wenger2015
To only way to move forward with this whole process, is to have cross party agreement, in order to achieve that then compromise is required.
I'm not sure if those involved will be familiar with these terms?
It's going to be interesting to see who wants to do what's best for the country and who wants to score political points with their bag of spanners?
Posted on: 14 July 2017 by Peakman
It's so easy to slag off politicians, let's all have a go, whilst conveniently forgetting that we are the people who elect them. A first-past-the-post electoral system and a debating chamber with parties facing (and baying at) each other also militate against compromise. Given the right framework MPs can collaborate effectively. For example, you will often find the parties working together in select committee sessions, so they can do it.
As for Brexit negotiations, the final deal will affect the country for generations and I agree that we should aim for cross-party agreement. So what I would like to see is that the negotiations with the EU are conducted by a multi-party team staffed roughly in proportion to the number of MPs in the current Commons. If Mrs May really wants what's best for the country rather than her party, I'm sure she would agree with something along these lines. But, strangely, I have my doubts.
Roger
Posted on: 20 July 2017 by wenger2015
Apparently Diane Abbott is at it again, when questioned on how extra police officers would be funded......not really able to answer coherently....
I think it's time to step aside...
