Thracian Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 Speaking about negotiations concerning our leaving the EU Jeremy Corbyn says his party would be holding the government to account "all the way through", promising to "speak for the entire country". I cannot imagine anyone having less right to speak for me than Corbyn, except perhaps Tony Blair. I'm not even convinced he speaks for that many members of the Labour party let alone "the country". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 You can level a lot of things at Jeremy that would be justified but arrogance certainly isn't one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 I don't dislike him at all, he really has grown on me. If his party actually gets behind him, he has every chance of holding the government to account and I certainly welcome it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 23 minutes ago, Thracian said: Speaking about negotiations concerning our leaving the EU Jeremy Corbyn says his party would be holding the government to account "all the way through", promising to "speak for the entire country". I cannot imagine anyone having less right to speak for me than Corbyn, except perhaps Tony Blair. I'm not even convinced he speaks for that many members of the Labour party let alone "the country". And this is a new thread why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritwalker Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 It is his job to hold the government to account. As for speaking for the entire country, well I suppose that's a bit like Theresa May claiming to act in the best interests of everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 25 minutes ago, Strokes said: If his party actually gets behind him, No chance I'm afraid. I feel like the damage is already done for Corbyn. If May cooks up a half decent trade deal with the EU, I can't see her losing to Corbyn. And I can't see Corbyn doing enough to swing conservative voters to his side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryfox Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 49 minutes ago, Thracian said: Speaking about negotiations concerning our leaving the EU Jeremy Corbyn says his party would be holding the government to account "all the way through", promising to "speak for the entire country". I cannot imagine anyone having less right to speak for me than Corbyn, except perhaps Tony Blair. I'm not even convinced he speaks for that many members of the Labour party let alone "the country". Well you stirred them up with that one Thrac ! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 30 March 2017 Author Share Posted 30 March 2017 12 minutes ago, Spiritwalker said: It is his job to hold the government to account. As for speaking for the entire country, well I suppose that's a bit like Theresa May claiming to act in the best interests of everybody. At least she has a mandate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 30 March 2017 Author Share Posted 30 March 2017 1 minute ago, Countryfox said: Well you stirred them up with that one Thrac ! ... I suppose it was a bit mischievous. It just seemed like a quiet morning while waiting for the rain to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 I saw this thread and thought this was a personal admission Thracian. Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 30 March 2017 Author Share Posted 30 March 2017 1 minute ago, Emilio Lestavez said: I saw this thread and thought this was a personal admission Thracian. Nevermind And there I was, just about to speak kindly for you, Facecloth, Rincey and a few others ....seems every pathway has its tripwires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 Accountability is a pointless thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 49 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said: And this is a new thread why? For the purpose of irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 26 minutes ago, Thracian said: At least she has a mandate. I don't know why but that word always makes me titter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 16 minutes ago, Thracian said: At least she has a mandate. She had a mandate to leave the European Union, she has no mandate on how she leaves the European Union. The opposition has a right to question any move taken when the stakes are this high. Margins could very well be fine and any crucial error should be accountable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 59 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said: And this is a new thread why? To have a go at Corbyn. I do not feel that Theresa May Jeremy Hunt Boris Johnson Tony Blair, et al speaks for me the low paid the disabled. I would have thought arguing and holding the government to account was the opposition leader's job. If Milliband had done it more often things would not be so bad for vulnerable people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 Nice man Jeremy Corbyn, but completely unelectable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 21 minutes ago, Tuna said: Nice man Jeremy Corbyn, but completely unelectable. Yes very true.. Pity he does not represents the 'I'm alright Jacks' Shae that his own party have a few of the 'old school' club who are against him. Corbyn is one of the few MP's that does not go OTT when claiming expenses. Perhaps they are afraid that they won't be able to claim so much. The problem sometimes is the MP in your area does not represent everyone. If a seriously ill person has their PIP removed and their PIP removed and their MP is Theresa May I cannot see her standing up in parliament and saying how bad the system is that her government has put in place. A person cannot contact an MP of their choice to represent them. Only MP's in their constituency can regardless of their political allegiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy boxing Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 He's not an arrogant man, he's just principled!. unfortunately for him nobody much agrees with his principles and think they are unworkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 30 March 2017 Share Posted 30 March 2017 2 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: And this is a new thread why? Because Thracian wants to be heard, arrogance personified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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