[gehsty]

The country is a complete mess - cost of living has gone up massively, wages have gone up significantly slower, no increase in income tax bands mean any increase in wages are eaten by taxes, soon to be 7 prime ministers in 10yrs. Opportunities squandered in energy policy. Right wing rising, with reform no doubt winning the next election. I despair at my kids future - I’m not sure what there is to be optimistic about.

[jauntywundrkind]

To elect a PM with such a huge mandate only for them to turn around and embrace the rank racism and transphobia of the very worst was such a slap in the face. Starmer had some very good progressive politics, but his desire to keep trying to appease to the deplorables, to socially throw vulnerable people under the bus, was such gross misgovernance. Completely threw away the massive win he had to pander low, just such a deflation of the role and hope that had been vested in him.

Democracy is having really rough days with finding candidates that are willing to represent their constituents.