Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak for Prime Minister is a very grim state of affairs.
It shouldn't overshadow though Keir Starmer saying Proportional Representation "is not a priority."
The pandemic, partygate & the awful roll back of our rights all stem from a total lack of democracy.
Of course Truss and Sunak's politics are awful.
But by defending first past the post, Keir Starmer is essentially ensuring that we have more Tory Governments for the rest of our lives despite the majority of the country voting left or left of centre.
When will Labour get this?
Jul 18, 2020 • 54 tweets • 22 min read
This morning is National @TheGreenParty Hustings Leadership contest.
Politicians are entitled to have private conversations & in balance particularly those in cabinet have a responsibility to be open & transparent in their views. Liz Truss, Chief Secretary, speaking loudly in a public restaurant at lunch; /Thread 1/13
I respect that people will be concerned about invasion of privacy & I respect that instinct. Ultimately though this is a public conversation of a very senior figure who says one thing on TV & clearly believes differently. We have a right to know & it's pretty damning. 2/13
Oct 9, 2018 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
Sharar, during your speech you asked if there was a problem with antisemitism in @TheGreenParty. I'm glad you now acknowledge there is. 1/6
I agree it's important not to get hysterical or disproportionate about Anti-Semitism, but it's equally important though, not to empower it by masquerading it as criticism of Israel. 2/6
