Mick Lynch on Starmer, strikes and a united Ireland | The News Agents

When will strikes end - and are Labour the party to stop the constant drumroll of them?
We're joined by the most charismatic man on the left of British politics - who has become synonymous with the public sector striking. Mick Lynch.
And later, we talk all things Biden as he hits back against accusations that his mind is ailing - only to then make yet another gaff.
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[@FoghornLeghorny]

Working class hero. Politics needs more people like him.

[@louvendran7273]

In a world of duplicity, since Thatcher with paid actors as captured politicians not being held acxountable. This man is the greatest leader that Britain has produced since Thatcher burned down the left or centre left. I'm so happy that he has a voice in a system controlled by a captured media industialists. Most importantly the youth can see how powerful & articulated the British left was & what it can be because of their persecution in the last 45 years.

[@frankdunne-gp6oy]

You remember John lennon ' the working class hero is somebody to be'

[@irishone230]

As a working class person. I think he should be paid more

[@Nicho2020]

Immense integrity - a quality missing from British politics.

[@Stephen-lx9nm]

Hes Irish ,he shiuld go home

[@frankgreen1663]

Probably the best PM we'll never have

[@lemonaid2216]

No, that was Enoch Powell.

[@frankgreen1663]

😂😂😂😂​@@lemonaid2216

[@lemonaid2216]

@@frankgreen1663 Is that agreement or disagreement, Frank?

[@Andyreally]

@@lemonaid2216oh I think he was just laughing at your comment. I feel an urge to to join in 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lemonaid2216]

@@Andyreally Why laugh? Do you agree or disagree?

[@artjacob5359]

Articulate, compassionate and thoughtful, I'm very impressed with Mr Lynch.

[@juliewake4585]

It’s always nice to listen to someone who really knows what he’s talking about, isn’t it?

[@user-kr9dg1wh5t]

This man is refreshing to listen to. I would vote for this gentleman. He is such a pragmatic individual with a great sense of direction.

[@johntudorhallelujah2976]

Well said.

[@Ghengiskhansmum]

It would be worth it just for the fun of watching the pathetic mainstream media journalists trying to trip him up.

[@C0ldWarrior]

At first I thought that this man is just a communist agitator who wants to disrupt the railways to the most etc., but then I started to actually listen to him and his arguments- and now I see him and the things and people he represents in a totally different light: he actually makes sense in many ways- like the argument that it should not be the norm in today's UK that if you're working person you have to choose between heating and eating in the UK winter, and that you have to rely on the breadline handouts while you're having a full time job. What this man is looking for is what ever working class person is also looking for: a decent level of living and a decent pay for your work, that's all. Now what could be wrong with that ?

[@johnpearson-phillips7464]

Its just his integrity, his decency, his grasp of rights fought for over time and now under threat: very difficult for the right wing press to vilify when he clearly displays these values.

[@carolynwestlake7670]

Always refreshing to listen to Mr Lynch.

[@eleanormayer2636]

Top Man !! working class hero indeed !!

[@aengusryan5948]

Very interesting fella. No nonsense and I couldn't disagree with anything he said. Downing St must hate him. His support of a united Ireland is also very welcome :)

[@jdfiend]

His family have a Crossmaglen background so of course he supports it , although he's irrelevant as he moved to England

[@petergarty3196]

It's great to listen to someone who is on the working class's side.

[@bernardnaish2436]

Except he isn't. He backs the Socialist Party that was militant and they all want the people to rise up and destroy capitalism. EiE was an attempt to start that - fortunately Brits have more sense.

[@ericclacton]

Great Man, should be running the country.

[@SuezWSuezW]

Careful. It's easy to call for individual heroes, when what is needed is a lot of collective, united, planned and detailed action.

[@progpuss]

Yes but you still need a person to start the movement

[@louvendran7273]

​@@SuezWSuezWHe is a muse, progenitor of a great wave of people who have been stripped of their voice, dignity & ideology. Someone who can unite all those who were purged & most importantly the youth who have been used of pawns of social media.

[@ericclacton]

@@SuezWSuezW Careful with that axe Eugene.

[@ChookwhackerAlby]

Make this man Labour leader and PM ASAP

[@user-tf4vt9jh1c]

I really respect Mike Lynch, he speaks with integrity & clarity, i really wish he was the representative of the Labour Party 🕯️

[@mikewa2]

This man knows his mission, knows who he represents and can simplify his strategy so that it is crystal clear. Unlike our politicians!!

[@maurstan52]

This country needs this man in government right now .

[@sharonyoxall7553]

Such clarity - so needed👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@andrewalston1]

I love this man. So inspiring!

[@algernonwolfwhistle6351]

Top bloke. A strikingly different interview to the recent one with Rees-Mogg and a strikingly different character to the aforementioned.

[@chrismckinstry1183]

The mans an absolute legend

[@Luddite-vd2ts]

Utterly profound, intelligent and incisive comment on the state of British society, politics and industrial relations. Thank you for something that is both edifying and uplifting. Why, oh why, is this man not in charge of our country? His integrity is evident in his every word. I live in the hope that one day, someone of his calibre might take the reins of public office and rid us of the vacuous, idealistic self-serving, short sighted fools that have wreaked havoc in our economy and society for far too long.

[@Irish780]

Zionists that's why

[@Mandosami]

Because he's of better use outside of the political sphere. While I'm in complete sympathy of your sentiment, the voice he projects is only heard (sadly) through main stream media precisely because he's not in a position of direct party parliament power. Such is the irony and such is the reality on where or true 'overlords' preside

[@lizzielh]

wow, what a great man

[@mauranolan843]

We are all working class . We need work to to survive. Micheal is brilliant

[@michaelwallden7261]

No no - all people arent working class

[@maxpowerii7368]

@@michaelwallden726198% of people are.

[@maxpowerii7368]

@@michaelwallden7261most are.

[@maxpowerii7368]

also keep deleting my comments KZbin. You’ll get bored before I will.

[@Ghengiskhansmum]

The aristocracy freeloaders followed by the Upper working class, middle working class and lower working class.

[@kitbag9033]

Wonderful to listen to such an intelligent and articulate person on this channel for once.

[@user-pf2vg2mp8r]

My mom on my 16th birthday gave me a book with the words "This won an election in 1945 ". I was too young and never read it until years later, sitting during a lunch break at work, it was a revelation considering that it was published in 1914 it was my experience at work. That was in the 60s and I'm now 74 and the book is even more relevant today. The title of the book is, 'The Ragged Troused Philanthropists ' by Robert Tressel a house painter.

[@mychealleftfoot9030]

an Irishman, too, no less!

[@martinwalsh5513]

I also read that book years ago , a terrific read

[@user-pf2vg2mp8r]

@@mychealleftfoot9030 I forgot to mention that, it was very remiss of me. My family is closely linked to Ireland but unfortunately not close enough to obtain an Irish passport.

[@annereidy7981]

Read it myself a number of years ago, an enlightening read.

[@gerryfennelly9700]

Mike Lynch is a James Larkin, a James Connolly of our day, Up The Worker's

[@BertWilbers]

AND MIGRANT AIDER AND ABETTER

[@gerryclarke9795]

@@BertWilbersStop tugging your forelock it is unseemly!

[@patricklynch6547]

You got it in one.

[@BertWilbers]

@@gerryclarke9795 he is what he is ..FOOL

[@johndoyle2397]

Lets get back to basics. Love from Ireland

[@ziggy007mousecatcher]

Great interview, always great to hear from Brother Mick🇮🇪 x

[@PBRStreetGang68]

I think its too late for Starmer, he's already been bought!

[@russellhouchin2640]

Undeniably an outstanding contributor to the debate about fairness and equality in our society. It's a pity there aren't more people who have captured public attention in the ways this gentle logical thinking man has shown can be so effective.

[@KevinThomas-kxtphotography]

Interesting discussion, for a Man who the Media has attempted to villify he stands head and shoulders above the one trick Tories. This Country is working class as in the main we all get paid for our time at work be it manual or cerebral. There are very few who live off aquired Wealth? The Class system is there to cause divison between the people in this Country. We need a reset desperately.

[@danielwebb8402]

Exactly. Sunak is working class. Gets a wage. At Goldman he was an employee. He's the same class as you, no division.

[@buzzukfiftythree]

@@danielwebb8402He doesn’t see himself that way, nor do most of his henchmen. They are as elitist as they come

[@KevinThomas-kxtphotography]

@@danielwebb8402 To equate myself being on a par with Sunak is a bit of a stretch, I am a bit shy of £700M in the bank 🏦😁👍

[@maxpowerii7368]

@@danielwebb8402Sunak dosen’t derive his income from a wage. Him and his wife are major shareholders in his FIL’s corporations.

[@JamJam0189]

No he was handed millions by his super rich wife and is wealthiest MP in parliament with several homes including a mansion in Yorkshire where he built a new swimming pool.

[@alvarodelariva6739]

The man is so down to earth and inspiring. His diagnosis of the problems of social democracy is spot on: itoo much deology instead of pragmatic reform. Less identity politics and more horizontal across the board bread and butter questions.

[@edwardbrady5843]

Every word well thought out and totally true, I have so much admiration for this man, a truth telling hero and a Leader in the real sense of the word, he is justified.

[@stephenmcdonald7908]

Hear, hear

[@TheSridhar78]

Brilliant

[@markbeecroft-stretton3314]

I greatly admire this chap; my only hope is that he doesn't enter politics, as he would be soiled by the sordid stench of it in the UK!

[@traindriver35]

Grant Shapps is a grifter. Ask Corinne Stockheath! If only more politicians came forward with a background like this rather than people that have never had a real job then they might think more about ordinary people.

[@GrahamSmith-ho4sc]

What a refreshing interview. A professional journalist who doesn't come with his own agenda but to find out what the legend Mr Lynch thinks . As he responds with his vision with absolute clarity and honesty .

[@pswestport]

Absolutely. As always an intellect who doesn’t need to prove anything no agenda.

[@barbaralloyd3770]

What a man our country needs men like him says it as it is hero

[@FionGunn]

What a joy to hear such intelligent and visionary pragmatism!

[@sarahradford9822]

Members of society not customers.. I love so much of what he says, its fundamental stuff! Britain needs education about civil rights and responsibilities..

[@loki9898]

This really stuck with me

[@thehealinggame]

I wish was Labour leader. Hes far better than Starmer

[@bobhowison5714]

Top man.

[@genevieveloveday2016]

Mich Lynch the educated and educator. I make a point to listen to him.

[@Stuboy]

He should run for PM.

[@MrSchmeoin1]

Absolute legend

[@Ahrimas]

"the worst Labour government will be better than the best Tory one" - couldnt agree more

[@9inchsnails829]

Tell that to the parents of one hundred thousand dead Iraqi children

[@geovanniali6060]

​@@9inchsnails829 26+6=1.

[@graceomalley4]

@@9inchsnails829true. But are the Tories less murderous internationally? I have pros of reed under Labour and languished under conservatives. My experience. The military industrial complex transcends party politics - it is global and endangers the human race.

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Im struggling with that one mate. I’d love to believe it but simply can’t differentiate the two.

[@Theother1089]

Yes, if you want to live under sharia law.

[@andrewmcgowan8443]

Michael your a legend .

[@1sostatic]

Politicians seem to think they are the subject matter expert on every topic on this planet, just because they have MP at the end of their name....they are without the underpinning knowledge and experience required ... and so are their advisors.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Hardly any of them can even wire a 13 amp plug, so daft they are.

[@terencequinn2682]

Great interview, great man.

[@paulveg8524]

Brilliant interview. I hope Starmer will pay attention .

[@RobertJones-dp9eu]

Talking total sense as alwaysMr Lynch

[@martinwalsh5513]

Get a grip on yourself you 🤡

[@martindornan1667]

Six English councils have gone bankrupt since 2021 including Nottingham city, Birmingham city and Woking councils etc. Westminster Tory austerity since 2010 continues.

[@davidcross7272]

What a great communicator .

[@umwhatthistime]

Spot on Mr Lynch

[@carthy29]

His parents are from Cork as far as i can remember, he speaks very well

[@supernoodles91]

I don't understand the reluctance to building social housing, they're an investment

[@SuezWSuezW]

In a recent interview on Times Radio, for the first time Starmer talked about investing for growth. That means borrowing to build, which seems hopeful.

[@ReedoTV]

It keeps house prices higher, which makes homeowners think their wealth is increasing

[@jackdubz4247]

Back in my day we just called them council houses. Now we have to call them "social housing". Madness.

[@maxpowerii7368]

@@jackdubz4247social housing is just a generic terms for council housing as not all countries call it council housing. What a bizarre thing to wind yourself up over.

[@ReedoTV]

@@jackdubz4247 "have to"

[@nigetimp1451]

Bob crow would be very proud of him

[@shane47337]

He articulate well

[@Simon-xc6iy]

Cracking interview

[@robertclarke6450]

Smashing geezer to listen to .immensely intelligent. Would make an excellent politician. ❤

[@Trina650]

Amazing man

[@001tgc]

What courageous and moral leadership looks like!!

[@ourwetdogs5232]

A natural reaction to austerity - too much of it while wealth trickled up and certainly not down as we were lead to believe. Rock on Michael 😎

[@geoffreynhill2833]

It didn't trickle up, it poured up like NiagaraFalls in reverse. 🤔( Green Fire UK ) 🌈🦉

[@cindyengel5670]

Hero!

[@miakeogh6844]

Mike Lynch for next leader of the Labour Party

[@BaronVonGreenback1882]

The so called labour party is finished, it's infested by zionists, they need to go first before it can be returned to a proper labour party.

[@bernardnaish2436]

You must be bonkers - the blocks a revolutionary communist.

[@kingsindian8948]

I fear not . He would be crucified both by the right wing press , the BBC and by the current Labour Party. You saw what they did to Corbyn - there is absolutely no place for true Labour values in today’s Party. Those wanting social justice and perhaps an end to food banks and tax evasion are denounced as Communists as expelled from the party 😊

[@tamhunter5025]

The mans right

[@paulhenryangus3688]

Brilliant exposé of core principles. In a society that has lost contact with political ideas, this leader is a voice crying in the wilderness. That's why they will do everything to silence him. ❤

[@tonytcook]

excellent

[@ronnieglavin2416]

Just wish he was a politician he would sort this country out top to bottom to a more equal and fairer society, we workers do not realise how much power we really can have

[@jimmyjohnstone6096]

Legend !

[@williamthompson4389]

All we need is a Rail or Public Transport system like most countries in the whole world where it is cost effective and VERY reliable. Look at the UK and what have we got?

[@christianmccann9400]

I wish this man led the labour party .. i cant stand or trust Starmer tbh .. ..

[@moomin7461]

Starmer won't be leader forever. His one task at the moment is to win the election.

[@kevoreilly6557]

Hear this a lot - you don’t have to trust him, you just have to reaize what the alternative is

[@lizwaters4066]

I wish he could run for President of the USA we need him here!!!!!!

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Railway electricians, well, all electricians really, do tend to but much more intelligent than your average Tory, by quite a distance. Much more rational and balanced.

[@Cacbo774]

Michael is the MAN of the TRUTH.❤❤❤ FANTASTIC NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO ANOTHER ILLERATE CHARLATAN.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

​@@Cacbo774 Certainly. 👍

[@ReedoTV]

Tories are still using gaslighting

[@kevinmcelroy6486]

A f**King bricklayer is more intelligent than the average Tory..........

[@stephenlivesey6600]

And welders😊

[@forestpump]

I want to vote for this guy 😞

[@juliangiulio3147]

Great and very intelligent guy. Would be a Great Labour leader -if it wasn't for our right-wing media!!

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

It's unhealthy to be moving house every couple of years, especially with the utter expense of doing so.

[@ProTantoQuid]

Back in the '50s we had regular talks from the school Secretary (himself a union Branch Secretary) covering the importance of being involved in Trades Union organisation. The option in our case was to leave such matters to philosophically motivated political groups such as Communists. It was seen as a moral obligation to contribute to societal betterment.

[@josefinacupido9872]

Great interviewer great labour movement speaker & voice, redistribution of wealth is where it’s at, to expose it all, so flipping sensible!

[@damienflinter4585]

Spot on.

[@RedBrigades]

Political parties dare not utter the words working class. That tells you everything. We all sell our Labour. We are all working class. Shout it loud. Keep on at them!

[@dondoodat]

The Middle Class resent being called Working Class, so you don't want to alienate people you want voting for you. That's politics.

[@BrianMcGuirkBMG]

Middle class and working class are terms used to divide the main population. All are both and middle implies others are lower class and working classes implies not lower class because you retain credit due to the implied underlying nobility of work.

[@dondoodat]

@@BrianMcGuirkBMG Hence the reason political parties don't refer to the Working Class.

[@johnkeating4221]

I am sure this man is bemused by what people elect as politicians.

[@SuezWSuezW]

Wow. Great interview. That really "cuts through"!

[@talesfromrosie852]

Really interesting discussion

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister when I was born. Haven't had a bad word to say about him ever. Pity about the idiots he had below him that let him down. Destroyed his health.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Eh?

[@davidcoard1978]

Macmillan was described as the only marxist in government we've had.

[@TI_Ted]

wow, this is amazing

[@shadowofmyfutureself]

That's a great interview. Well done News Agent

[@frankdunne-gp6oy]

The interviewer has done his homework.

[@ingabystram7675]

Gr8 to get my fix of mr.lynch..much needed..esp after recent appalling news from gaza..im not letting starmer off so.lightly..but then im new to all this..but you are still 🎉a gem😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@acousticphonespeakers8804]

Thanks Mr Lynch. You are a credit to your class and your gender

[@kriissyy09ify]

That Grant Shapps takedown was so brutal I started to feel a bit sorry for the chap

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Hah! Don't. 👍

[@supernoodles91]

For about a second.....then you saw sense and laughed!😉😂

[@ourhudlathome8885]

From grammar school boy to internet get-rich-quick merchant...obviously all that's needed to become defence secretary in Sunaks government.

[@soniahopkins6809]

Straight talking,articulate and integrity, we need him as our PM

[@kevinmunro6930]

When is he going to stand as an MP or Mayor?

[@supernoodles91]

Schapps knows how pyramid schemes work, just ask old Seb Fox.....

[@Ahrimas]

Wow that last comment on publicly owned housing, what an absolute dream

[@thepepper191]

The worst labour government will always be better that the best tory government completely agree

[@nadeemashraf304]

Great guy!

[@ForestoftheMind]

an incredible interview... I believe Mick's analysis of the 28 billion climate investment is spot on

[@michealparchment6192]

top top man

[@rabidbigdog]

"I don't want to talk about the past .... " geezus, your guest was explaining the context of worker achievement and why it needs to come back.

[@genghisthegreat2034]

....exactly, his perspective on labour relations history is the foundation of his present position. A missed opportunity.

[@spms3018]

The Labour Party would remove the Whip if he was an MP.

[@wEstEgg8899]

Exactly he gave starmer a let off there

[@stephenburke7612]

Go Go Michael well done