United Kingdom Labour Party commits suicide.

[Kaz]

And Robinson and Israel aren't terrorists? Fuck, you learn something new every day!

It'll be interesting to see what happens. I'm sure the Scottish branch of Labour are glad, as they were roundly nuked at the last election by a much more left wing party (the SNP), and I'd say the northern branches will field a greater increase thanks to Corbyn. And I can see why: he's a throwback to a more innocent and optimistic time (especially compared with the careerist Thatcherites that exist in Labour today and the rich, elite scum that make up the Tories). Hell, he's the classic "bearded leftie"!

However, does the City of London want someone like him in power? Not at all. And when the likes of Tesco start withdrawing financial support for Labour, I wouldn't be surprised if Corbyn is ousted.

It's good to see that he's inspired people, but I'd be shocked if that inspiration lasted until the next election.

Peter Robinson was in a death squad like Mcguinness and Adams?

[justfrank44]

Peter Robinson was in a death squad like Mcguinness and Adams?

Well peter did found ulster resistance which funded and armed loyalist paramilitaries. Gerry was never in the a "death squad" so what's your point.

[Catriona]

From a sex workers right perspective, he's great to have on board as the other candidates for leader were very anti-sex worker rights. I've met John McDonnell, his Chancellor and I would certainly have a lot of faith in him too. I do hope the party achieves it what it's setting out to do, but I have to admit I am somewhat skeptical, especially considering how right wing the UK has become, that voters won't warm up to Corbyn, especially after the landslide victory of the Tories.

[justfrank44]

From a sex workers right perspective, he's great to have on board as the other candidates for leader were very anti-sex worker rights. I've met John McDonnell, his Chancellor and I would certainly have a lot of faith in him too. I do hope the party achieves it what it's setting out to do, but I have to admit I am somewhat skeptical, especially considering how right wing the UK has become, that voters won't warm up to Corbyn, especially after the landslide victory of the Tories.

People have gotten too used to all their comforts, cars, holidays etc and do not want anyone to upset the apple cart. Socialism sounds good as long as it doesn't affect us.

[Kaz]

Well peter did found ulster resistance which funded and armed loyalist paramilitaries. Gerry was never in the a "death squad" so what's your point.

If you believe that you will believe anything. Unionists don't tend to vote in ex terrorists.

[Naughtynatalie]

From a sex workers right perspective, he's great to have on board as the other candidates for leader were very anti-sex worker rights. I've met John McDonnell, his Chancellor and I would certainly have a lot of faith in him too. I do hope the party achieves it what it's setting out to do, but I have to admit I am somewhat skeptical, especially considering how right wing the UK has become, that voters won't warm up to Corbyn, especially after the landslide victory of the Tories.

I dont actually know that much about him as I lost the belief that politicians actually want to do what is truly right & good for society many years ago but he really has grabbed my attention of late. What little I do know, I like. I couldnt believe how moved I was by his acceptance speech & I believed him too! A change is definitely needed & I hope he is the man for the job.
Hopefully I'll feel the same when I get the time to read through his manifesto & do a bit more research on him.

[ZVN60]

If you believe that you will believe anything. Unionists don't tend to vote in ex terrorists.

But they are quite happy to work with them for their own end:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u-1fQC7L-A

And if you don't believe that Ulster Resistance had links to loyalist paramilitaries, you need to do some research:

https://youtu.be/vZZi6jLvf18?t=2m22s

[ZVN60]

Peter Robinson was in a death squad like Mcguinness and Adams?

He and his ilk have certainly inspired quite a few.

[SteveB]

Today is Jeremy Corbyn's first Prime Minister's Questions as Labour Leader.
As Leader of the Opposition he has six questions. This is his first big test.

[weeschmoo]

From a sex workers right perspective, he's great to have on board as the other candidates for leader were very anti-sex worker rights. I've met John McDonnell, his Chancellor and I would certainly have a lot of faith in him too. I do hope the party achieves it what it's setting out to do, but I have to admit I am somewhat skeptical, especially considering how right wing the UK has become, that voters won't warm up to Corbyn, especially after the landslide victory of the Tories.

If sex workers need to rely on an McDonnell, an apologist thug for international terrorist atrocities for their support then they need their collective heads read, let alone their moral compass recalibrated.