@dawnjarvis And I'm bothered too. Comeback! We have to make it work. Labour has to be a broad church. Sad as I am for Kier Starmer on a personal level he was destroying that breadth - so we've been haemorrhaging support from the right and left.
@divojen@Anniepop2027@harrison_alan@RhonddaBryant@SkyNews Knocked many doors in your area. It's true - there was no confidence in his leadership. If we want real change we need a clear sense of direction. We need to take people with us. We need to win the next election. I hope you'll come back to us soon. We need you too.
@JenniferJS_@Alison_S_Taylor@Keir_Starmer ... Andy Burnham didn't drive up to the PLP in a tank now did he? If you're cross then you need to be cross with most of the Labour Party. Kier Starmer did more than he's credited for - yes - but anyone who's been on a doorstep knows we need a new direction.
@PoliticoTeacher To make a serious political choice they need the facts - including the outcome of the investigation by the Parliamentary Commission for Standards. Democracy can't exist without truth.
Well - Iโve done all I can for the by-election in High Fell tomorrow caused by a Reform councillor resigning after 11 days. If any of you are on Facebook - Iโd appreciate some positive messages on Kathryn Walker for High Fell. Video just gone out.
Positive vibes folks โฆ.!!
@TedUrchin@andyburnham@UKLabour Did you campaign in last set of elections? Clear something had to be done. Starmer did more good than he's been credited for but his leadership lacked vision and there were too many mistakes Andy Burnham represents desperately needed HOPE.
Itโs wild how Gaza is being erased from the narrative surrounding Starmerโs unpopularity. Over 50% of Labour switchers at the locals said it influenced them. It came up on the doorstep over & over again. Itโs one of the greatest moral stains of our era. And yet media silence.
Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.
His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process.
The country expects stability, seriousness and a continued focus on the issues that matter most and that is what it will get.
As we move forward, our priority must be to work together to get the country back to where we all want it to be. People want to see progress on economic growth, cost of living, public services, housing and opportunities for the next generation. Political change should never distract from the responsibility to improve people's lives.
The Labour movement has always been at its strongest when it looks forward with confidence and purpose. This is what we will do from here and we will make sure this transition is a positive process of renewal for our party and our country.