'A monumental victory': Keir Starmer appointed as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer has now been formally appointed by King Charles as the United Kingdom's new prime minister. The Morning Joe panel discusses.
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[@juffjaff]

A Brit here. What a long overdue relief this all is. Although I have my criticisms of Starmer and his Labour party, but I am very happy to see the Tories gone.

[@lepetitchat123]

Whether this is a good thing, only time can tell.

[@tuckernaughton]

congrats!

[@yvonneplant9434]

King Charles agreed! So it's done. Can't wait for Keir's first PM questions.

[@yvonneplant9434]

​@@lepetitchat123Brits know, at least, that Brexit was a huge mistake.

[@andyroo9381]

@@yvonneplant9434 Didn't Nigel Farage win a seat? How did that happen?

[@elizabethohalloran200]

Congratulations Keir and British people. I hope it is a good omen for us in America. Currently we are living in extreme stress!

[@eldenringer6466]

"Public service is a privilege. Whether you voted for me or not, in fact especially if you did not, I say to you directly I will serve you! Country first, party second!!!" Keir Starmer 2024

[@scottharrison8701]

If you are under stress because Trump is winning and the Democrats are failing on every level, then that's because you allow the leftists to scare you. If Trump wins everything will be great again, like it was in 2017,18,19, before the deep state and China attacked US

[@nura1627]

​@@eldenringer6466 That's the spirit!

[@Apexbossman]

He was good mates with Jimmy savile let that sink in

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@ApexbossmanAs was Maggie T

[@yvonnesmith5146]

The dignity and graciousness shown by the former and new leader shows democracy in action. America. Watch and learn - FAST!

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

Yes. Dignity and graciousness are very respectable attributes that I wish the politicians in the U.S. had. One can only hope that this UK swing is but the first... Our world needs sanity. America is on the brink and tick tick tick time is running out and it scares the holy BLEEP outta me.

[@kisha1682]

I wish Britain all the best! Pray for us Americans! I don’t want to lose our democracy!

[@johnking5174]

We are thinking of you too. We are looking over the pond to you, and hope that the next five months will steer your election into a better direction. Good Luck

[@njits789]

A new Trump presidency would be a disaster for the rest of the world, too. So, in praying for you, we're also praying for us

[@obihave3210]

​@@njits789agreed, I dont think I could take another trump presidency and it's not even my country 😂

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

What a difference! The gracious departure of Sunak and the polite acknowledgement of his ptedecessor's efforts by incoming Sir Kier, stand in stark contrast to Washington DC in Jan 2021. A six-week national campaign, voting yesterday, results overnight, new guy takes over just 12 hours after polls closed. Done and dusted. Perhaps America might learn some lessons here.

[@BeaRobertsArtist]

Exactly!

[@yvonneplant9434]

It's ironic,.you know...

[@tadstertrolley7770]

Same way as Australia, it just works. Your ridiculous dragged out system doesn't. We still get corrupt politicians and sometimes ridiculous politicians, but nothing on a scale as seen in the US thankfully.

[@AlphonsoSnorkelli-dg2qb]

We did, that's why we're independent from you

[@linnetcooke5967]

We are a far smaller country so it's much easier for us!

[@ramblerchic8180]

American here. Very inspiring message. He seems heartfelt and principled. I pray that he remains steady if he has to deal with Trump. Reject all anti democratic efforts and stay strong. God bless the UK.

[@archie7218]

His relationship to Trump will just be civil and diplomatic. No doubt he strongly dislikes Trump, but he won’t show it. I doubt Trump even knows who he is

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

Excellent speech and sentiment👏 Love you UK 💖

[@jaydeshaw3394]

I hope Joe doesn't steal it he's been known to take speeches and use them as his own That's why he had to drop out the first time he ran Biden's been lying his whole career

[@kenc7120]

Rachel Maddows safe place when Trump wins

[@tuckernaughton]

@@kenc7120 We won't be giving up OUR country. Sorry.

[@emmaperry1958]

Bidensniffskids

[@eldenringer6466]

"Public service is a privilege. Whether you voted for me or not, in fact especially if you did not, I say to you directly I will serve you! Country first, party second!!!" Keir Starmer 2024

[@marieslabbert6009]

I like how he looks and sounds. He looks like a dependable person who has got things together and he sounds calm, respectful and sure of his goals. Everything that is currently missing in the US, especially the calm and respectful part.

[@eldenringer6466]

"Public service is a privilege. Whether you voted for me or not, in fact especially if you did not, I say to you directly I will serve you! Country first, party second!!!" Keir Starmer 2024 aka how a politician should be!!!

[@lepetitchat123]

@@eldenringer6466 it's just words.

[@janetrobbins5485]

Exactly !!

[@vercoda9997]

​@@lepetitchat123Not words your Republicans ever use.

[@lepetitchat123]

@@vercoda9997 didn't trump say "America first"? 😆

[@ian-checkmyaboutsection3961]

​@@lepetitchat123we'll see, but he's already off to a good start in getting things into motion.

[@Deleted_personality]

Dear Americans, please notice how elections and the transfer of power in civilized countries is done. Vote blue! 💙 From Denmark

[@tinay9491]

Fabulous - positive days ahead for labour + UK

[@obihave3210]

Heres hoping

[@eldenringer6466]

Look at this leader THANKING THE LAST GUY!!! Praising him for the things he did and is lol THIS IS HOW ITS MEANT TO BE DONE!!!

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump wins, then I am moving to the UK!!! I can't live in a fascist regime of a "King" Trump..

[@t.r.campbell6585]

We are seeing democracy in action in the UK..

[@davidl438]

A democracy that requires approval by an unelected monarch is not really a democracy.

[@scottharrison8701]

Oh, it's only "democracy" when leftists win. But in this case, appointed?

[@Thunder43Blue]

Its a ceremonial role and the monarchy have no power that they can exercise. Please check your information. ​@davidl438

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

@@davidl438 At least there's no open threat of "bloodshed" if one party doesn't get their way. Your red hat is too tight.

[@disgruntledpelican5660]

@@maybeebuzzy2265keep saying it louder!!

[@tuckernaughton]

This is pretty historic. Even after the UK left the EU, a huge conservative win, things they promised didn't get better. Per usual with right wing governments.

[@lepetitchat123]

@tuckernaughton it's the filthy rich that wreaks havoc everywhere, holding too many assets and controlling the supply

[@pietrojenkins6901]

Then how did the UK economy get to be $300bn bigger than that of France?

[@loriwest7887]

So very true!

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump wins, then I am moving to the UK!!!

[@Nephalem2002]

@@pietrojenkins6901Because France sucks

[@janetseidlitz5976]

Congrats UK! I hope things quickly improve for you guys.

[@Ozymandi_as]

@raoulemerson where have you been for the last 16 years?

[@Lennybird91]

Congratulations, UK! Now let's see if we can keep DJT out of the White House here across the pond...

[@emmaperry1958]

Bidensniffskids

[@Lennybird91]

@@emmaperry1958 DJT 7 flights on Epstein's plane. Which is worse 🤔

[@Lennybird91]

@@emmaperry1958 DJT7EpsteinFlights

[@Lennybird91]

@@emmaperry1958 Trump flew on Epstein's plane 7 times. Which is worse? 🤔

[@Lennybird91]

Trump flew on Epstein's plane 7 times. Which is worse? 🤔

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

Mr Starmer gave a very classy acceptance speech. That's so rare nowadays...

[@linnetcooke5967]

Not in the UK. We still think manners are important!

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

@@linnetcooke5967 I certainly respect that. I grew up with manners, but unfortunately they are being Right-Winged out of teaching and learning in the U.S. It is refreshing to know that this whole world somehow hasn't yet been taken over by corruption. For how long? Upon reading my own words, I can hear and feel the despair that so many in the United States feel, and it's just sad... Unfortunately I am stuck on the wrong side of the pond😞

[@FionaHedges]

a very boring one Hes not so popular in the Uk, he's just a' needs must man'

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

@@FionaHedges I suppose he's popular enough to get elected🧐

[@DominicPreece-nn7ke]

@@FionaHedges don't lie tory. he's very popular.

[@nze256]

People can mock democracy, but look at the peace here, what do Americans want to risk?

[@JonMcDough]

Why can't we get such class in the US?

[@eldenringer6466]

"Public service is a privilege. Whether you voted for me or not, in fact especially if you did not, I say to you directly I will serve you! Country first, party second!!!" Keir Starmer 2024

[@mitsumeeshi]

Congratulations, UK! This is awesome! Power to the People!

[@epochchange6803]

This U.K. election has worldwide implications. The people have spoken. After years of obstruction and lack of action from the Tories on behalf of the people, similar to the GOP here, folks were finally fed up with the Tories' inability to govern. 3 conservative prime ministers in 8 years who only cared about corporate billionaires, just like the GOP here. It is a great day for democracy.

[@Coach_pena]

That is what a peaceful transfer of power looks like.

[@desperateliving22]

Weve had 14 years of right wing/far right failure and incompetence here in the UK which has broken the country. This is what you'll get if you vote for Fiberace again

[@eldenringer6466]

"Public service is a privilege. Whether you voted for me or not, in fact especially if you did not, I say to you directly I will serve you! Country first, party second!!!" Keir Starmer 2024

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump wins, then I am moving to the UK!!! I can't live in a fascist regime of Trump..

[@SuperBullaMan]

​@@jasonmiltonAmerican here living in the UK 😂

[@lukepickars5713]

@raoulemerson nice try troll. Normal Brits would happily accept anyone who's values do not align with trump

[@eldenringer6466]

NOT A BILLIONAIRE = WIN

[@suzanne9150]

NOT a conservative.

[@eldenringer6466]

Trump and Biden could learn from this good man!!!! DEMOCRACY!!!

[@johncharlesjacobs]

Trump can't learn he's just not interested

[@truthisinfinite]

"Democracy will Prevail" 💙🙏💙

[@yvonneplant9434]

Congrats! Sir Keir!!!!

[@bereal6590]

Best speech I've heard in the uk from a leader for decades!! God I'm so happy the tories are gone

[@BeaRobertsArtist]

Get us back into Europe now Keir.

[@linnetcooke5967]

Yes please! I hated Brexit. It's particularly important we get back with our European allies in the event of a trump presidency when America will be our enemy

[@zonie70]

Cant your country stand on its own ? Oh Wait . All Europe would be Germany if not for the yanks !

[@sm-yu7dt]

@@zonie70 well no, the USSR pulled the heaviest weight.

[@henry8239]

Umm, no. Never going to happen thankfully

[@Ozymandi_as]

@@henry8239 you seem delighted with the outcome. What are you doing with all that lovely sovereignty?

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I love how efficient we are at getting the old PM out and the new one in. Keir was at his desk by teatime making decisions. Our first openly atheist PM which reflects the UK demographic as we are in the majority religion free.

[@richthomas9170]

Why America can't have a Civilised Election campaign like the U.K.? Instead of this Old Trump Republican B.S.

[@roolyfe]

Crazy 😜 right

[@emmaperry1958]

Bidensniffskids

[@zonie70]

We dont want to be like the U.K. ! Do you understand ? We put the limeys out of here over 2 centuries ago !

[@p.ipebomb]

Noooooo wayyy y'all ignoring the Spy Balloon, train derailment, Gaza in dust, Hawaii devastated with 700$ check 😂 The border looks amazingg

[@jinxterpinxter]

@@p.ipebombwhat about it?

[@keithlillis7962]

Starmer's nickname is No drama Starmer. This is how we Brits do elections. No millions of pounds spent on campaigning ads. No personal hate campaigns and thank God, no Trump!

[@lw1zfog]

no it’s not 😂

[@Ozymandi_as]

to be fair, we did have Boris Johnson, who was like Trump if he'd ever read a book

[@rayjay238]

6 prime ministers in 16 years.

[@holdtightadele8017]

6 Tory prime ministers. Just demonstrated how unstable the party has been.

[@BobSmith-s7j]

​@@holdtightadele80175 Tory prime ministers: Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak.

[@marcusbjernerup7187]

Brexit.

[@mskatonic7240]

0:41 10 Downing? Never heard of that. UK Prime Ministerial residence is 10 Downing Street.

[@DogsAreAwesomeFriends]

This gives me so much hope for America!

[@richardbocanegra5945]

Congratulations!! What a beautiful, inspiring speech..!!🎉❤

[@scorpius6667]

🥳🥳🥳🥳 Congrats to the UK! Finally out from under the incompetence and chaos of the scandal ridden Conservatives! It will take time to repair the damage done by the Conservatives, it is that extensive! Conservative/Republican ...is just a synonym for "chaotic/disaster"! my opinion 🦂

[@virginiahall8822]

Congratulations to the UK 🇬🇧. One of USA 🇺🇸 allies.

[@PERCY61390]

He has a big job as do the British people. As a UK citizen living overseas I have not been proud of my country since the mess created by Cameron and his greed and giving the mob the vote on Brexit , followed by the lies of the pathetic clown Johnson who was led by the nose by spin doctors and the extreme right. I hope that this new labour will spread positivity and success to the UK and send signals throughout the world that we can defeat politicians and political parties who think only of their own personal gain and once again put the people and the nation first rather than themselves and their wealthy friends and donors.

[@roolyfe]

He reminds me of Obama. Well spoken smart and vigor! I hope Biden/Harris wins in November

[@wandaway1961]

Do the British have the guts to rebuild?

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

After 2 world wars, being relentlessly bombed, losing their empire, having their social services almost stripped and being taken out from the best trade agreement they belonged to, and survived to vote, the British have proved to be resilient.

[@mjhzen8313]

Good to see the right-wingers kicked out and sanity returning to politics in the U.K.

[@user-fb3fo1jf7w]

Sunak: I concede, Thank you UK Trump: I got cheated .. I won I won I won

[@user-ih5lx8ko6v]

Well-written and delivered. Great example for 🇺🇸.

[@Pixplayz]

Rishi sunak went up in my estimation after that speech, and I've never voted Tory, but this guy can show trumpty Dumpty what a statesman does

[@shona1578]

Yes, this is how we do politics in a mature democracy - calm, ordered, respectful. And if your side loses, it's not the end of the world; you become the opposition, make your point, and try again in five years' time. No big deal. I really feel for you guys across the pond. Hopefully democracy and the rule of law will triumph and the USA will regain its former status as "leader of the free world". Good luck to you!

[@christinegladhill2341]

Can we clone him and have one over here in the US please?

[@adaptivelogic1354]

He sounds like a very humble man!! Congratulations UK!!!!

[@didmooretheundone2299]

This is just a tiny taste of what's going to happen in America come Fall.

[@krisrob648]

😂😂😂😂😂 Trump winning Biggly!!!!!

[@hemihead6645]

@@krisrob648 Ah, failing miserably.

[@marylamb7707]

​@@hemihead6645 Winning.

[@joecancer6013]

Not true. We cracked down on Democrats illegal mail in voter scheme. This time you have to verify those mystery ballots at 3am.

[@lepetitchat123]

You're relating starmer to trump? There is no comparison at all.

[@thisismetoday]

6-week election campaign! And when elected, one day until you’re in power and sitting in the office. That’s how it’s done. America needs to spend less time on campaigns and elections, and all these dragged out processes. Elections are very important when it’s time, but for the rest of the years, focus on how the party is doing in the now and don’t think about the next election.

[@CWRTalentPassitOn]

We’re all fed up with Conservative leadership today. They cannot govern.

[@stockholm1752]

Look at all the putinbots below. So jealous, aren’t they?

[@joecancer6013]

You act like Putin is a bad guy. Better watch the WEF

[@chrispowers5568]

@@joecancer6013if you think he is a good guy you are a fascist

[@Lennybird91]

​@@joecancer6013Yes, Putin is a modern Adolph. He invaded a Sovereign nation and has killed thousands.

[@Lennybird91]

​@@joecancer6013But he is. He's a modern Adolph, invading nations.

[@Nephalem2002]

@@joecancer6013the WEF is irrelevant

[@stevenh6376]

Impressive Speech

[@larindanomikos]

Good news for the U. K. and hopefully the rest of the world.

[@zonie70]

Our army will have to settle the US election this year !

[@scottpeters5959]

I think his dullness is great...less visibility, more productivity. This is not a TV show.

[@BobSmith-s7j]

Exactly. It's a refreshing change from the clown circus of Boris Johnson and friends.

[@dgaz3057]

Hope this happens here.

[@gwynhyfer]

Joe - Jeremy Corbyn WON his seat as an independent with a huge vote in his constiuency because a lot of people still like him.

[@Vbluevital]

Excellent!

[@YTPartyTonight]

The Corbyn bashing is ridiculous. The man is so beloved in his district in Islington that he won as an independent yesterday.

[@catherinewilliams9680]

His wife seems very comfortable glad handing with Brits. That seems like a good sign.

[@lindamcbreen9053]

❤what an inspiring speech.

[@OneWey2Go]

Brittain is still not apart of the EU. The problems remain the same. The issue is the people who voted themselves into this mess with the likes of Nigel, Boris, and the gang will somehow perform the most insane mental gymnastics to transfer all the blame to Labour if there is no immediate turn around. You still have a loud barking small irritating dog in Nigel who will at any opportunity disturb any positive momentum. He also won a seat in Parliament on an anti immigrant platform. Temper the celebrations and expectations. Britain is a long way from being healed.

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump wins, then I am moving to the UK!!! I can't live in a fascist regime of a "King" Trump..

[@archie7218]

I think you need to be more positive, whilst Nigel is not insignificant, at the end of the day he is a opposition MP. Labour have just won for the next 5 years! (Barring any major slip-ups). This gives Starmer’s government a long period to make progress and try to persuade the public. I agree it could easily still go wrong in 2029, but this surely has to be cause for celebration.

[@Ozymandi_as]

We nearly got rid of him - he was supposedly going to take up a post in the Trump campaign - says it all really. There may be a glimmer of hope in that he will be a terrible MP, it's too much like hard work.

[@deedee7733]

Great speech from Sir Kier.

[@user-du2jy6ns2k]

Haven’t fared this badly since conservatives were whigs in the 1830s

[@TrafficConeGD]

The conservatives were never Whig’s, the Whig’s evolved into the liberals and finally the Lib Dems.

[@euridicealves4580]

Congratulations 🎉❤Magnificent Victory 😊 God Bless and protect we all. Keir Starmer Trillions of Blessings and thank you ❤

[@magicmayhem69]

And that, America, is how you do a handover of power.... 😉

[@fado792]

BRITURN More than 50 percent will vote for it. ""Come back where you once belonged"" (Beatles)

[@russelljohnson1865]

Hardly a monumental anything as the facts/numbers don't lie.

[@theuglytruth8162]

People around the world need to have a People owned money system, backed by gold and silver, honest money.

[@rensinclair4218]

Nonsense. You eating silver in the apocalypse?

[@theuglytruth8162]

@@rensinclair4218 yes

[@ej_runs.7.10.23]

I’m so confused. They have elections? I thought a PM was appointed by the King or Queen of England.

[@Independent-Revolutionary]

Yes we have Elections and the one who wins the most seats is Elected Prime minister, as a Protocol he/she then has to go to the King or Queen and get appointed (ERGO accepted by the Monarch).

[@BobSmith-s7j]

Nice bait 😂

[@raymajor6181]

No you have a king his name is Trump the first

[@user-ms4zc6cm3j]

Congrats to the labour party of England long overdue

[@byzantium8851]

The UK. Not England.

[@BobSmith-s7j]

​@@OneTrueScotsmanLabour has just seen a massive recovery in Scotland at the expense of the SNP, so that SNP spin is not gonna wash. If you think Labour feels like an English party that'd be because England has 84% of the UK's population. No shortage of Scots and Welsh in Labour (NI is different of course).

[@robertwalker7924]

give it a short time, when the velvet words have finished and reality hits...

[@Zizou_77]

Delighted to see the Tories gone, and to give my vote to “no drama” Starmer. I hope he surrounds himself with the best advisors, as he’s relatively new to politics, and delivers on his promises. I’m not naïve enough to think he’ll deliver on all, but hopefully on the some of the most important (funding, not neglecting the NHS, Great British energy, and a decent living wage, even though it’s pretty good relative to the US wage). It’s equivalent to $15 per hour progressives are championing.

[@marcoylagan9024]

🇬🇧👍🇺🇸

[@hayleylewis1062]

Congratulations Prime Minister, a very hope filled speech. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@AnnieRMcEwen]

Why are we still being subjected to Joe Scarborough? Mika can do everything he can do "backwards and in high heels," as Ginger Rogers said. And she can do it without cutting off his co-anchor or eating up the commentary we really want to hear, from guests, with his his self-absorbed drivel. Dump him. Or give him his only show, MSNBC, where viewers who like his backwoods delivery can wallow in it.

[@janetrobbins5485]

He Speaks Like President Biden !! That’s Democracy!! The UK got it right !!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@olorin4317]

Will they take in Americans seeking political asylum after the election? Will they send us to Rwanda? Hopefully, that horrible plan will be amongst the first to go. Ok, but seriously, what about that asylum?

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump wins, then I am moving to the UK!!! I can't live in a fascist regime of a "King" Trump..

[@TrafficConeGD]

If trump starts to put anti human rights legislation in place they likely will. Additionally the Rwanda scheme was scrapped within a few hours of him becoming PM

[@melanieevans5597]

I like Starmer He has changed the Labour Party, the fact that He reaches out to everyone irrespective of Party affiliation shows He is not a leftist ideoloque. The man has a lot of conservative values which is good for the UK I don't see any Tories and their members being arrested under His tenure..

[@njits789]

2:32 Great way of not saying that he's boring, Joe 😄

[@epochchange6803]

This election should also be an inspiration for the Democratic Party here. It is a sign of hope. We need to retake the House, just like the Labour Party did in their election.

[@nura1627]

That was good. Godspeed.

[@aaronarmijo3626]

UK in charge of Ukraine! Here Here!

[@Richard-od7yd]

REPEAL BREXIT !! 🇬🇧

[@sabrinaa8488]

We voted for the labour as whole Somali community, we didn’t get nothing at all.

[@Dalamain]

Brit here... imagine previous democrat voters not wanting another presidency with biden/democrats soo badly they vote for republican by means of protest rather than wanting republicans, that's what happened here. All that said - a new party after 13 years is likely to bring us fresh new ideas.... we can hope.

[@mrglasses8953]

His party got 34% of the vote, but 64% of the seats. Most people voted AGAINST him.

[@TrafficConeGD]

Most people voted for progressive parties tho. The combined Labour, Lib Dem and green vote share was 53%

[@leannapearce8472]

Amazing!

[@amycook2482]

Let's wait and see

[@pauldockree9915]

Change begins ~ Hence! Baggins To be patriotic, hate all nations but your own; to be religious, all sects but your own; to be moral, all pretences but your own. - Lionel Strachey, writer and translator (1864-1927) Pretence? Moi? 😅

[@XMen77711]

Democrats needs a genuine hard working smart Leader.

[@peterathbun507]

Show me.

[@uchall4749]

Kier Starmer, staunch supporter of Proportional Representation when he wasn't leader, then, once he was leader and Labour were pretty much guaranteed the victory decided "nope, this undemocratic and outdated FPP system works just fine" funny that... he has shifted labour so far to the right that he is ditching MP's that have served the party for decades and instead embrace hardline right wing tories into the party.. so no... it is NOT a monumental victory... Labour got 34% of the vote... let that sink in... 34% of the vote during an election that had the lowest turn out since the 1940's yet they get 64% of the seats.... this is NOT democracy

[@henrytong8707]

Like Biden but younger.

[@BobSmith-s7j]

Not really

[@samfri3nd]

Kier Starmer is pretty intelligent guy

[@Bob-bb3ur]

They deserve what they get

[@j.diamond6014]

maybe if he talked at a slightly slower speed he'd stumble over his words less. He sounds like he has had too much caffeine

[@TrafficConeGD]

Well the way UK elections work he’s been awake for well over 24 hours at this point and given multiple speeches. He’s 100% on the caffeine

[@j.diamond6014]

@@TrafficConeGD i'm talking about the presenter. not the PM. He is typical of american news media

[@Mrz-sb1hw]

Jeremy Corbyn was a goodie but I don't think he was cut in out to be prime minister. A labour supporter.

[@tonks9013]

If the whole country voted reform 70 million votes, reform would have 70 seats

[@samfri3nd]

You might want to read up on how the house of commons works

[@kvkv7423]

Corbyn was overwhelmingly voted back in

[@samfri3nd]

As an independent tho