Keir Starmer – THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO

Britain’s Going Retro — But Without The Milk Snatcher

As Burnham takes office and starts pointing at Thatcher for the nation’s woes, I’m already rolling my eyes, because it’s just the usual political pantomime — leaders blaming the last lot, the last lot blaming the ones before, and the whole thing playing out like Westminster’s favourite recurring sketch. Burnham is essentially rewinding Britain toContinue reading “Britain’s Going Retro — But Without The Milk Snatcher”

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Crude Cuts? Not On My Watch

Andy Burnham rules out “crude cuts” to benefits in any attempts to improve welfare. Burnham told LBC: “I’m not going to go with the crude cuts to benefit levels that just put people who are struggling in even worse poverty, and that often creates the backlash, and understandably so. “There’s a different approach, which isContinue reading “Crude Cuts? Not On My Watch”

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Andy Burnham’s Plan To Run Britain Part-Time From Manchester

Andy Burnham wants to manage Britain from Manchester on a part-time basis. The would-be prime minister yesterday said a new ‘No 10 North’ outpost would be the ‘nerve centre’ of his government, and friends of the ex-Manchester mayor say he plans to spend a day or two a week in his former northern fiefdom whenContinue reading “Andy Burnham’s Plan To Run Britain Part-Time From Manchester”

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Under Andy Burnham, Universal Claimants Will Receive £304 A Month

If Andy Burnham is elected prime minister, millions of benefit claimants may anticipate increased payouts. The former Greater Manchester Mayor looks set to take over from Keir Starmer in Number 10, and he will inherit the recently introduced rules over child benefit payments. Starmer’s Government ditched the two-child benefit cap, boosting the finances of someContinue reading “Under Andy Burnham, Universal Claimants Will Receive £304 A Month”

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England Flags Fly On The Country’s Most Patriotic Street

England flags are flying once again along Torrington Avenue in Bristol, the street long dubbed “the country’s most patriotic”, after residents openly defied Bristol City Council’s request not to hang flags on public property for “health and safety reasons.” Residents traditionally drape the entire street with St George’s Cross during major football matches. This year,Continue reading “England Flags Fly On The Country’s Most Patriotic Street”

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Keir Starmer’s Resignation Speech

Keir Starmer has now formally delivered his resignation speech outside No 10. He appeared visibly emotional and was supported by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer, whom he described as his “rock” during his final moments as Prime Minister. Starmer stepped out of Downing Street with Lady Victoria beside him, to applause from staff, and gave aContinue reading “Keir Starmer’s Resignation Speech”

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Keir Starmer To ‘Weigh Up’ Future As PM

Keir Starmer is under extreme pressure and is indeed weighing up his future as Prime Minister, with multiple credible reports saying he will make a decision this weekend after retreating to Chequers with his family. Always confirm political information with a trusted source. Cabinet tension has reached breaking point. Several ministers — including previously loyalContinue reading “Keir Starmer To ‘Weigh Up’ Future As PM”

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In The Pub, Nigel Farage Watches England Match

Nigel Farage did in fact post a picture of himself ‘enjoying’ England’s World Cup win in the pub — but critics quickly pointed out that the photo was from 2024, not from the 2026 Croatia match. Farage shared a photograph on X after England’s 4–2 win over Croatia, wearing an England shirt and holding aContinue reading “In The Pub, Nigel Farage Watches England Match”

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I Am Proud To Say I’m A Corbyn Fan. I Agree With His Policies, Beliefs, And Style

Anybody who is a Corbyn fan is really refreshing, and when people say it straight rather than in a half-apologetic whisper, it does make me smile, because Corbyn’s politics reverberate with some people who are tired of managerialism, triangulation, and the sense that Westminster treats real-world suffering as an abstract policy puzzle rather than somethingContinue reading “I Am Proud To Say I’m A Corbyn Fan. I Agree With His Policies, Beliefs, And Style”

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Clearly, Ed Miliband Has Overstepped His Bounds

Even Keir Starmer is apparently growing impatient with Ed Miliband, who is now accused of starting a Cabinet-level uprising. Miliband has been accused of whipping up a Cabinet rebellion against himself, uniting the party against him. His accelerated net‑zero agenda and determination to block new North Sea oil and gas drilling have attracted serious criticismContinue reading “Clearly, Ed Miliband Has Overstepped His Bounds”