That Starmer fella...

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branwen in reply to @aggi

This bit though “There’s a broader issue here. The Black Lives Matter movement – or moment, if you like – internationally is about reflecting something completely different. It’s reflecting on what happened dreadfully in America just a few weeks ago and showing or acknowledging that as a moment across the world.” just seems to be completely missing the point and pretty patronising. I can't really see what the excuse is

It also seems to completely ignore or, more worryingly deny, that the UK is as institutionally racist as the USA which is not really a strong position to take, even if its slightly less overt here

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aggi in reply to @branwen

I wonder, somewhat cynically, if they've realised that it isn't going to negatively impact on the voting if they are not fully behind BLM. It's probably not going to lose any seats but it may pick some more up.

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hoefla in reply to @aggi

Really? I think a lot of people who might be natural Labour supporters would be disappointed to read what he said.

Or do you mean those disappointed people have nowhere better to go?

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