Eric Arthur Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Oh, THAT question. If Jeremy had done a bit of research first by reading the weekend papers he would already had DEFRA's answer instead of looking silly by wasting a question in the Wednesday knockabout half hour. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/03/government-defends-flood-defences-funding-cuts-warning Or maybe Jeremy was just playing one of those political games he supposedly doesn't like, but he didn't have the tools to deal with the response. His attention to detail explains his Grade E A levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Oh, THAT question. If Jeremy had done a bit of research first by reading the weekend papers he would already had DEFRA's answer instead of looking silly by wasting a question in the Wednesday knockabout half hour. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/03/government-defends-flood-defences-funding-cuts-warning Or maybe Jeremy was just playing one of those political games he supposedly doesn't like, but he didn't have the tools to deal with the response. His attention to detail explains his Grade E A levels. I'm sure that will be great comfort to the people of York as they bale out their premises, along with 'lessons will be learnt, and 'no one could have predicted this.' etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon1 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Cameron tossed it off with a joke at Corbyn's expense There's a name for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 As for the Hilary Benn thing. Yes he was totally disloyal in his exceptional speech...But Corbyn's countering with, "It was a free vote and he was entitled to say whatever he wanted". Well what else could he say?Nothing, since Benn snookered him with that one. But since he's been busy clearing his shadow cabinet on the back of "disloyalty", you'd expect consistency in his approach? I'm thinking he didn't have much option regarding Benn. Benn is held in far greater regard than Corbyn and sacking him would have lead to a full scale revolt in the party. Corbyn's actions still caused a major revolt. It remains to be seen if he can hang on to a semblance of control until 2020 I'm aware of that, foxy lady. So, he's principled alright...but to a self-preserving point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) I'm sure that will be great comfort to the people of York as they bale out their premises, along with 'lessons will be learnt, and 'no one could have predicted this.' etc... Did you actually read DEFRA's response, like the part where they increased spending last year after the report that Jeremy relied on to claim cuts yesterday? Coybyn is clueless. Edited January 7, 2016 by Eric Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy lady Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Nothing, since Benn snookered him with that one. But since he's been busy clearing his shadow cabinet on the back of "disloyalty", you'd expect consistency in his approach? I'm aware of that, foxy lady. So, he's principled alright...but to a self-preserving point. His big problem now is that the Parliamentary Labour Party is pretty thin when it comes to talent. That talent is spread very thinly indeed amongst Labour MPs who have any truck with Corbyn. Which all leaves the shadow cabinet as a shadow of a shadow cabinet. I suspect that will get worse as Corbyn has to exhocise those who reject his policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbeliever Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 His big problem now is that the Parliamentary Labour Party is pretty thin when it comes to talent. That talent is spread very thinly indeed amongst Labour MPs who have any truck with Corbyn. Which all leaves the shadow cabinet as a shadow of a shadow cabinet. I suspect that will get worse as Corbyn has to exhocise those who reject his policy. He really belongs in the Socialist Workers Party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy lady Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 He really belongs in the Socialist Workers Party. Well I note Emily Thornberry has been rehabilitated as shadow defence secretary. That shows the degree of desperation. It won't end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 White Van Man will be so pleased that Jeremy put somebody in who's got the common touch, you know, a man woman of the people, at one with the working class, in tune with the jiggy on the council estates. Three big questions remain, How many women does that make in the Shadow Cabinet? What's Diane Abbot for? Has the reshuffle ended yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Well It seems JC has had 'another' error of judgement in placing Emily Thornbury as shadow defence secretary. Or will at least leave himself open to 'awkward' questions. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/labour/12084846/David-Cameron-Questions-to-answer-over-Emily-Thornberrys-links-to-condemned-law-firm-Leigh-Day.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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