Burnham for Change - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 5.30pm post the following, " Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection 'changes British politics', in eve-of-poll speech to supporters " 

Let's Get Real:

What Burnham wants is to win Makerfield and become PM.  The chief selling point for Burnham is he will replace Sir Keir Starmer, the most disliked PM in the history of polls.  The UK voters have had enough of the Starmer u-turns, 15 or 16 at the last count, no charisma.  Burnham can promise the earth, economic reality has a way of showing political promises are worthless.  Thus a new era with Burnham on Friday, if he wins Makerfield.

Makerfield by election - Support the right candidate - Update

The VOTERS in the Makerfield seat have two clear choices and one candidate to vote for tomorrow

Andy Burnham or the Reform Candidate.

If you elect Burnham he will finish off Sir Keir Starmer.

If you vote Reform, you will finish Labour off in 2028/29 but we will still have Sir Keir as PM.

Thus one choice: Vote Burnham and tell your friends it is for the good of the COUNTRY.

Andy Burnham on Welfare - Update

The Times ( Hard Copy ): Reports that Andy Burnham has stated he would cut welfare to increase Defence spending.

Let's Get Real:

Andy Burnham states that he will cut welfare in a new way, in other words he is afraid to take on Labour backbenchers if he is elected on Thursday as MP for Makerfield, and becomes PM after a leadership contest.  There is a simple and controversial answer, no one gets welfare under 25.  In less they are dire circumstances or are not in training or education.  That would be BOLD and the right thing to do! 

Starmer will not resign - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 1.21pm post the following, " Starmer says it is his duty to carry on as PM " 

Let's Get Real:

Politicians never learn when their time is Up, Lady T served to long, Sir Tony Blair kept Brown waiting for years, Starmer has lost the trust of the people.  The latest crisis over Defence spending shows that Starmer is not up to the job.  The question is will Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting be any better, will Putin wait before taking action.

UK Defence Secretary Resigns over Funding - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 12.23pm post the following, " Healey says he has 'no other option' but to resign "

Let's Get Real:

John Healey has done the honourable thing, he says in essence that Starmer promises on Defence cannot be trusted.  Interesting what will Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting say, what will be their policy on Defence, its the 1st duty of Government to defend the Realm, time for Sir Keir to go, his time is up.

Andy Burnham to run for Labour Leadership if elected in Makerfield by - electoon - Update

Daily Mail: Reports that the Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham on BBC's Question Time has admitted that if he wins the Makerfield by - election he will run to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM and Labour leader.

Let's Get Real:

This was not even a secret, the sole purpose for Andy Burnham running in Makerfield is to be the next PM.  Thus if Andy Burnham does win he will be challenged by Wes Streeting, also there is the possibility that Angela Rayner, the former Deputy PM could run, she has cleared her tax problem.  One doubts Sir Keir Starmer will run, no matter what he says now, Polls of Labour members show that Andy would beat Sir Keir and Wes.  If this blog was advising Sir Keir it would be to announce his resignation after the Makerfield by election if Burnham wins, and give the in till the Labour Conference for the candidates to have a good run, then announce the result at the conference.

Labour the WELFARE PARTY - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 3.30pm post the following, " Top cabinet minister said Labour MPs were asking 'who can we tax to pay benefits to others' "

Let's Get Real:

Lord Peter Mandelson, the Dark Prince has been a disaster for Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Government, his unsavory, a friendship with sexual trafficker has shown how much a disaster was the choice to make him the UK's Ambassador to the US.  The release of his contacts with the Labour Government Ministers, has shown a low opinion of the PM and shown that Labour just wants to tax people to pay for welfare.  This means to hell with the working class, once the bedrock of Labour.  The UK needs a General Election and fast, it won't happen as Labour MP's know their careers would come to an end.  Who can save Labour NOW, will it be Andy or Wes, we shall see after the by election in Makerfield on June 18th.

Blair ready to fight for his critic of Labour under Starmer - Update

The Times ( Hard Copy): Reports that Allies of Sir Tony Blair have stated that the criticism of Blair's critic of Starmer Government have put fire in his belly.

Let's Get Real:

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting , candidates for the Labour Leadership have been critical of Blair.  Burnham and Streeting have stated that Blair does not mention inequality of today in his critic.  The candidates have to grow up, since the dawn of time there have been poor people, even with the welfare state there is poor people, its catches them in a welfare prison, more easier life on welfare than searching for jobs that do not exist because of Labour tax hikes or the future with AI.  Labour will destroy welfare, ironic since they created it in the first place.

Sir Tony Blair highly critical of Labour Government - Update

Daily Mail: ( Hard Copy ) Reports that Sir Tony Blair is highly critical of the Starmer Government.  The former PM states that Britain is heading towards relegation and Labour has gone to its comfort zone on the left and is to anti business, and hikes taxes to support welfare.

Let's Get Real:

The Labour Party won't listen to a very successful Labour PM and leader.  The Party has gone left, it feels morally superior to everyone else.  They will never cut welfare as Labour members are to left wing, also we have an unofficial Leadership contest going on.  Starmer in political terms is a dodo, whistling pass the political graveyard.  Wes Streeting is seen as to much of Blair supporter, why Andy Burnham if he wins Makerfield by election is seen as best suited by Labour members.  They won't listen to Blair after Iraq.

Burnham willl bring NEW HOPE for thec UK - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 10.54am post the following, " Hope is in the air,' says Burnham at campaign launch.......British politics is tired. It needs a new script. And over the next four weeks, the people of Makerfield are going to write that script.” 

Let's Get Real:

This does remind one of Tony Blair and New Labour.  A dirty word these days in Labour circles.  The one memory one has of Tony Blair is the IRAQ WAR, one hopes that Burnham is not offering a rehash of New Labour under new management.  The voters of Makerfield deserve better, what are the problems in the area, it can't just be about Burnham ambition to be PM.

Wes Streeting to support Andy Burnham for PM if he wins by -election

The Times: ( Hard Copy ) Reports that the Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting will fold his unofficial leadership campaign if Andy Burnham wins the by -election in Manchester.

Let's Get Real:

This comes from some close to the Wes Streeting campaign, others disagree, it really depends on the Manchester by - election.  Burnham has to win in a REFORM Seat after the recent Council elections, Polls show Burnham beating Streeting in any leadership election.  If Burnham loses, it would be Starmer vs. Streeting, Polls show Starmer beating Streeting, the by - election is in June 18th.

Files on the Former Prince Andrew - Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 11.08am post the following, " Files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy in 2001 released " 

Let's Get Real:

The Starmer Government is trying to divert attention from the non release of more Mandelson papers.  This is an old tactic used by governments in trouble, show a Royal story, even a Ex - Royal.  They are covering the bases before the important by - election in Manchester, will decide the fate of Sir Keir Starmer.

Burnham not for rejoining the EU - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 2.02pm the following post, " Burnham: Brexit 'has been damaging' - but I'm not in favour of rejoining "

Let's Get Real:

The Labour psycho drama goes on, Burnham is running in a REFORM Manchester Seat and has to get elected first if he wants to challenge Sir Keir Starmer.   The Labour Leader is not making it easy, he has stated he is not leaving No 10.  The Burnham EU comments are in sharp contrast to Wes Streeting who wants to rejoin the EU, thus is the view of a vast majority of Labour members.  The papers are having a field day with this unofficial race.

It up to Sir Starmer if he runs again - Culture Secretary- Update

BBC News: Reports the following, "   It is a "personal decision" for Sir Keir Starmer whether he chooses to fight any potential leadership contest, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said."

Let's Get Real:

Nandy is a Burnham fan but wants to appear loyal to the PM, thus the decision for the PM to resign is up to him.  The Culture Secretary said it was odd to bring rejoining the EU up as Streeting did in his speech.  In the by - election, the local council has just gone REFORM, Streeting has implied that the UK woes started after the UK left the EU in 2016, voters have other ideas.  Thus far the PM has been very quiet since last week.

Save Labour - Andy Burnham- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 4.44pm post the following, " Burnham seeking to return to parliament to 'save' Labour  " 

Let's Get Real

What arrogance from the King of the North, does even care about the SEAT he is fighting for, the good voters of the seat, will want an MP who cares about pot holes, lack of affordable houses, the poor state council houses.  Andy gives the impression it is about him and his ambition.  The Reform should have a good chance in the Seat, talk about local issues and keeping out of the EU.

Wes Streeting to stand in any contest - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 3.39pm post the following, "  Wes Streeting says he will stand in potential leadership contest " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus the unofficial race for the Labour Leadership has began.   The other candidates should be Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner.  One starts to feel sorry for Sir Keir, nice man but unfit to be PM.  So when will the official race start, well if Burnham wins in Manchester it should be June, all Labour polls show Burnham winning over Starmer and Streeting, so what does Starmer do, enter a race he will lose, or wait to see if Burnham wins in Manchester, in the local council elections the Seat went to Reform.  Thus the UK and the Labour Party will have months of an unofficial campaign and an official one in June, should Burnham win, that Seat.  If Starmer had any dignity he would announce his resignation and say it would be effective from the Labour Conference.  Thus give Burnham time to run and win against Streeting.  Or the PM could wait for the by-election and hope Burnham loses to Reform and polls showing his winning over Streeting, endless fun for political reporters and bloggers like this blog.

More DEATHS in the Ukraine - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 12.11pm post the following, " Kyiv, Lviv declare day of mourning after 24 killed in Russian strikes on capital "

Let's Get Real:

On the Ukraine this blog does trust Sir Keir Starmer, one does not know how the Labour Candidates feel about the WAR.  The Ukraine War is the WAR that if it goes wrong could lead to WW3.  While the World's attention has been on other events, Russia has carried on with its bombing of the Ukraine, the deaths and destruction is taking its toll on the poor people, they carry on with their resistance to Russia.

Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary - Update

BBC News: Reports the following in its 1.01pm post, " Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary "

Let's Get Real:

Thus the game is afoot, Wes Streeting has resigned, will he declare that he is a leadership candidate to become PM.  One can expect that Angela Rayner and if he can find a seat, Andy Burnham to stand.  Will the PM stand and go out with some dignity, that is the question.

Update: Sky News in its 1.24pm post states  that Streeting will not call for an immediate contest, wants the PM to set out a timetable for his resignation.

Update: BBC News reports in its 5.41pm post that Andy Burnham has found a seat, will the PM try to stop him again. If he does not then he knows that Burnham will challenge him for the leadership.  What will Starmer do?   The one thing King of North has to do is win a by - election.  Reform and the Greens will make it hard for Burnham to win, the by election will be seen as a national contest.

Update: Guardian reports in its 7.00pm post that the PM will not block Andy Burnham from standing in a by - election.  Vote Burnham and DESPATCH Sir Keir could be the unofficial slogan of the Burnham Campaign, the King of the North returns to the House of Commons.

What is will it be Wes ? - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 10.54am post the following, " Kevin Schofield, political editor at HuffPost UK, says a Wes Streeting leadership challenge is now looking more unlikely. "

Let's Get Real:

It seems that the Health Secretary has bottled it, there is nothing worse than political cowardice.  The press and this blogger are fed up, do it man or tell us your not running! 

PM has full confidence in Wes Streeting- Update

Noted: The State Opening of Parliament.  The King has been dragged in to the Labour psycho drama, HM had a successful State Visit to the US, his health does not need Labour Games.  God Save the King.

BBC News: Reports in its 1.50pm post the following, " Starmer has 'full confidence' in Streeting, No 10 says - amid talk of leadership challenge "

Let's Get Real:

Is the PM trying to warn Streeting off and others, or is trying to get inside Streeting head to warn him off.  Thus we wait to see if Angela Rayner enters the race supported by Andy Burnham, could be her Chancellor, seat in the Lords.  Thus we wait the announcement from the Health Secretary that he is resign his post to run.