I think the biggest challenge Labour has is increasing state revenue without driving voters towards Reform. How likely is it that Keir Starmer will be able/willing to do this (for example by taxing wealth and high earners) instead of stealth taxes on the middle class and/or public service cuts? Botched attempts at raising revenue or not being able to raise them at all would definitely increase the sense that something more radical is needed, which could lead to a significant portion of 2024 Labour voters switching to Reform.
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We can clearly see the right wing of Labour positioning West Street ING as a replacement for Starmer. With the exception of Angela Rayner who are the more centre left alternatives?
3 months ago | 2
When will politicians realise and admit that this 45 year experiment with Neo-Liberalism has failed for everyone but the wealthy elites?
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Why do the government want so much immigration? Let's not pretend that their hands are tied and they couldn't stop it in a heartbeat if there was the will, and we know the vast majority of of the British public would like it stopped - so why? Is it simply an economic decision to counter low birth rates and population decline? Is it the old divide and conquer to keep us squabbling amongst ourselves? Why?
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What impact will the Senedd elections in 2026 have on the broader political climate? Under PR, Welsh Labour are set to be wiped out with Plaid or Reform taking the win. And will this just add to the growing calls for the UK Parliament to adopt a democratic voting system like PR? The old arguments no longer wash.
3 months ago | 0
What is your assessment of the Liberal Democrats in parliament right now? The largest third party we’ve ever had has been completely eclipsed by Reform. If winning many seats isnt their path to media coverage, what is?
3 months ago | 0
Why are ofcom so lenient with GBnews? Some could argue others (channel4?) are sometimes biased the other way, but GBnews is becoming SO ridiculously similar to a UK version of Fox it’s almost comical… if it wasn’t for the fact GBnews is successfully brainwashing people in a scary way
3 months ago (edited) | 0
Which indirect victim of Britian has it worse? 17 yo Ukrainian crucified (literally on a cross with nails) for refusing to "fight", or 17 year old Gazan shot several times and then left to die while attempting to get flour?
3 months ago | 1
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