Claire McNab

#Starmer knew #Mandelson had stuck with #Epstein, but still appointed him. The excuses don't excuse. Confession won't redeem

But Mandelson is a sub-story. Two successive governments of the #UK, of opposing parties, have been disasters. Both elected with huge majorities, both disgraced in a few years, their leaders despised.

The UK has failed. It cannot govern itself.

Now the future belongs to radical changemakers, whoever they may be. Ignore the tweakers; this needs upheaval. By who?

#ukpol

Feb 4 at 4:38pmWeb
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Show threadRed Marble 🇵🇸 🇺🇦Feb 4
@2legged not by a company under the name of Reform UK, that's all I know for now.
Show threadClaire McNabFeb 4
@redmarble Indeed. But that company has been making a lot of the running
Show threadLillyLyle/Count MelancholiaFeb 4
@2legged The English should vote Green next time. Scots will elect SNP+Greens, Wales will elect Plaid Cymru + Greens.
Bring on the referendums!