FabSwingers.com forum: Would Starmer do the unthinkable?

By *otlovefun42 OP Couple
2 weeks ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

So it's looking like Burnham is going to win in Makerfield which will mean a direct challenge to Starmer.

Starmer must already know that he is toast as PM. So would he do the unthinkable - as a last spiteful act on the back benchers who he sees as traitors - by calling a snap GE before Burnham can get his foot in the door?

Thoughts.

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By *adBod_76Man
2 weeks ago

Witham

"So it's looking like Burnham is going to win in Makerfield which will mean a direct challenge to Starmer.

Thoughts."

No, it'll take some time to properly discredit Farage and his bunch of merry, but clueless, wankers.

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By *rDiscretionXXXMan
2 weeks ago

Gilfach

"So it's looking like Burnham is going to win in Makerfield which will mean a direct challenge to Starmer.

I'm not sure that's "unthinkable". Starmer has always said that a change of PM should result in a general election, so calling one would be completely consistent with his previous statements. Of course, so far he's only said that about changes of other parties' PMs.

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By *illi3736Woman
2 weeks ago

Glasgow

Absolutely no chance of that happening he maybe on his way out but his loyalty to the party would override his bitterness to those he perceives as being his back stabbers.

As previously stated it is a long road to an election and time to watch the implosion of Reform and their grifter in chief

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By (user no longer on site)
2 weeks ago

"So it's looking like Burnham is going to win in Makerfield which will mean a direct challenge to Starmer.

Thoughts.

No, it'll take some time to properly discredit Farage and his bunch of merry, but clueless, wankers."

Correction - the discredit of Farage is well and truly out there and his reputation is shot...but convincing the electorate is what takes time. Still far too many are oblivious and still think "he deserves a go". The guy and his ex Tory chumps are all grifting see you next Tuesdays.

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By *illi3736Woman
2 weeks ago

Glasgow

The give it a go voters are what led to Trump and his band of morons,d*unks and just plain con men. We can do without that type of stupidity in this country . That people have any trust in Farage completely baffles me as his record on everything proves he is and always has been a man on the make,a rabble rouser long on finger pointing very very short on workable answers to any situation

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By *izandpaulCouple
2 weeks ago

merseyside

"Absolutely no chance of that happening he maybe on his way out but his loyalty to the party would override his bitterness to those he perceives as being his back stabbers.

As previously stated it is a long road to an election and time to watch the implosion of Reform and their grifter in chief

I wouldn't be so sure.

If Burnham gets in, becomes PM and doesn't turn into the saviour that people hope and believe.

It may actually help Reform at next GE.

I don't think it will make any real difference who gets in.

Unless they are willing to tackle unsavoury issues that make them unpopular, things will just trundle along from one mess to another.

Blame passing from one side to another, while problems just build and build.

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By *exy_HornyCouple
2 weeks ago

Leigh

"I'm not sure that's "unthinkable". Starmer has always said that a change of PM should result in a general election, so calling one would be completely consistent with his previous statements. Of course, so far he's only said that about changes of other parties' PMs."

On that basis it is definitely not happening as he has flip flopped and changed his mind about everything else.

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple
2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

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By *d8567Man
2 weeks ago

Alsager

Pointless abuse

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By *tevew9Man
2 weeks ago

Lanzarote

Starmer won't call for a GE, as he knows that if he does, labour are out of government .. he would rather have a crony that he doesn't like than not have a Labour government

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By *hromakeyDreamcoatMan
2 weeks ago

Carlisle

No.

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By *ingdomNightTimePleasuresMan
2 weeks ago

nearby

If Burnham gets in, becomes PM and doesn't turn into the saviour that people hope and believe.

The scary part is what would he do.

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By *izandpaulCouple
2 weeks ago

merseyside

If Burnham gets in, becomes PM and doesn't turn into the saviour that people hope and believe.

The scary part is what would he do. "

I don't think anyone can solve the woes of most who comment and complain about politics and politicians.

If there was any easy or hard fix it would have risen its head by now.

Seems only yesterday on FAB people were bitching about the Tories and the joyous time ahead if only Labour get into power.

Once in power,the narrative changes, always has done, always will.

Maybe we just have to wait until the Country hits the buffers and the shit hits the fan, everyone blaming everyone else and running around like headless chickens, while the politicians run off into the sunset.

If you want real change for yourself and family, ask the person in the mirror

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Coventry

"So it's looking like Burnham is going to win in Makerfield which will mean a direct challenge to Starmer.

Thoughts."

That would be very funny tbh and probably the threat of it woukd stop a leadership bid

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By *ingdomNightTimePleasuresMan
2 weeks ago

nearby

Cabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer have told him he faces being forced out of office by his party if he does not set a timetable for his departure by the end of the weekend. (Guardian this evening)

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By *ermbiMan
2 weeks ago

Ballyshannon

Too much emphasis on one guy to save the party, save the government and the country. People forget that external influences can dictate decision and policy and much of this is out if anyones control, e.g economic downturn, war, etc. Placing faith in Burnham alone is not a basis to turn things around

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Central

No. He's a decent person and understands the harm it would cause. He has a moral compass, unlike many who have had and are in power.

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By *tevew9Man
2 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"No. He's a decent person and understands the harm it would cause. He has a moral compass, unlike many who have had and are in power. "

Not sure what anyone can do in the current political environment.. no matter how decent they are the political machine behind them won't let them make the necessary decisions

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By *ostindreamsMan
2 weeks ago

London

"No. He's a decent person and understands the harm it would cause. He has a moral compass, unlike many who have had and are in power. "

A decent person would stick to their own words and principles, don't you think?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/20/keir-starmer-renews-call-for-immediate-general-election

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