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Corbyn spotting
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Given what happened with the Trident debate I'd expect to find him on top of an enormous fence munching some humble pie.
He's at the Cliftonville - having a full English with Ernest.
Vegas Seagull
New member
- Jul 10, 2009
- 7,782
If anyone sees him can you please buy him the beer I owe him...
Man of Harveys
Well-known member
Trying to spot a particular beardy, slightly trampy-looking middle-aged bloke in central Brighton - tricky.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Not been following things for a few days. What happened with the Trident debacle?
He wanted one very much. The unions and constituencies did not. They won. It's either "democratic" or "weak leadership" depending on which Labour figure you listen to / paper you read.
Try the beach, walking on the water.
Or sleeping under the pier. Take your pick.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Sorry, I misread your original post as 'debacle' rather than 'debate'. Probably my sub-conscious substituting in my view on Corbyn's defence, and anti-NATO views.
He asked if there was appetite for a debate on the issue. The Party said there wasn't. He respected the democratic decision.
Tory rags are turning it into a weakness some how.
Diego Napier
Well-known member
- Mar 27, 2010
- 4,416
I know, and Ed was no good 'cause he looked funny.
When will the Labour party realise it's how you look that really counts to so may voters?
No I mean he hasn't convinced them to talk about it.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,292
ah if only it were that simple. he has allowed a way out, a fudge that doesn't take up time. that's not such a bad idea, as no one is likely change their view on the matter, and there isn't scope for detailed policy tweeks. the problem is that it just kicks the can down the road, with no party policy on the matter. its neither democratic or undemocratic, its just evasive. next March there will be a free vote on the matter and, as things stand, large proportion of Labour will back the government.
There is Party Policy on the matter, the consensus is to keep Trident. Corbyn isn't kicking the can down the road, he wanted a debate but the Party voted against debating the Trident stance. He's respecting the democratic process.