Mick Lynch’s incredible speech about Keir Starmer

RMT Union’s Mick Lynch speaks at the Durham Miner’s fundraiser in Newcastle
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[@glynnscawthorn5744]

Mick Lynch for Prime Minister, anyone?? 👌 👍

[@sarahleahB]

I thought I was the only one who thought he should be PM...happy that I'm not.

[@hammerofolympia3716]

either that or to sit on a union council leader.

[@danielcraig4974]

He has to come to turns that he and his members were scammed by brexit first, then why not.

[@whatsnew8280]

Keep taking the drugs

[@ellywhitcombe5007]

Absolutely!

[@upendasana7857]

If only we could have a labour leader like Mick Lynch

[@Gph0367]

Absolutely. Mick Lynch for leader of the Labour Leader👍

[@Gph0367]

*Party

[@christiaantheron9080]

The media would never accept it. Look what they did to Corbyn.

[@Harrier_DuBois]

100% agree

[@whatsnew8280]

The unions destroyed the coal mines thousands lost their jobs. Fact The unions destroyed the car factories and docks even more lost their jobs. Fact The unions are destroying the railway and you will lose as Mick is fighting a losing battle for all the wrong reasons. it’s a pity that you will lose your jobs. Micks looking after himself.

[@huskym6]

I've been a union member and a socialist since '71, I've seen a LOT of "firebrands" giving their all for our cause... Mick Lynch is someone very unique in his ability to galvanise a room by pure belief in the struggle for working class rights, He's walking in the same footsteps of Dennis Skinner, Nye Bevan , John Maclean, to name only a few. I adore watching him tear the fabric out of the comfy sofa of the media every time he appears on screen. We're looking at a working class hero who isn't yet to be embraced by ALL socialists, but it's coming for sure.

[@andrewcheadle948]

Oh dear, I'd have thought that being a socialist for 7 minutes would be enough of a strain, never mind being one for half a century!

[@huskym6]

@@andrewcheadle948 I assume that you're a sad little product of the Thatcher years? *pats your head in sympathy* "There, there go and play with your friends down by the river... with hope you might fall in!"

[@patriciacollier128]

Absolutely 💯

[@martinsanders1283]

Unfortunately, the Labour Party no longer represents the working man. I’m no socialist, but I do have some traditional left leaning views. However, I no longer think that the old left/right, blue/red is a thing anymore. There’s too much polarisation along every line possible. We all need to find some common ground. As for Lynch, I don’t fully agree with his political views but, my god, can that bloke articulate the plight of the working class. Love it when he tears the MSM a new ring piece.

[@anthonymcnamee6297]

Let’s hope so media tried to do a hatchet job on him

[@garyneville1141]

We need more like him in this broken country. Always ties up politicians in a plain talking argument.

[@Berlitz81]

It's a shame that someone like Mick Lynch who has all the answers to the nation's plight in his back pocket doesn't run for political office. He would quickly become Prime Minister and we would all be saved from the Tory, Labour and Liberal idiots. You see old bean, there are two types of people in this world. Those people of substance who try to solve problems and those useless morons who sit on the sidelines and sling insults. Now, what would happen if Starmer and Sunak spoke in public about Mickey Lynchmob in such a manner? I'll bet you voted for Brexit which is responsible for 80% of our problems.

[@elaineedgar2913]

And he speaks without any notes or flash cards. Passionate, inspiring Genius.

[@StratsRUs]

And self-deprecation. Honesty.

[@GhettoPirate]

Communist 🇨🇳

[@CimonSowel1]

He relaying the truth it's just a shame that so many in this country have been bending over and getting pumped for years that they think its easier just to go with the flow now its to late these politicians in power are nothing but Crooks & Thief's and its our money they fill them & their cronies pockets.

[@josephhenry4725]

Just talks to people directly.

[@petergreen5337]

Absolutely CORRECT.

[@njkip]

What a guy.....everyone listen and take heed....he's the most common sense speaker and leader for years....you've got my support mick!

[@whatsnew8280]

Sado

[@quentinjalapeno1344]

@@whatsnew8280 Grow up mate, and after you’ve done that, grow a spine.

[@njkip]

@@whatsnew8280 😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😘😘😘

[@njkip]

@@quentinjalapeno1344 well said.....hes probably a little shity sunak lover...😂😂😂😂 knows they're gonna be out on their ears come next election...must be some people people think same as me ...91 likes in less than 4 hours....never mind @whatsnew...nappy changing time...😭😭😭😭😭

[@Andyreally]

@@whatsnew8280 and yet here you are, hopefully a little bit of Mick’s awesomeness will rub off on you, and you may see the light and start thinking about someone else instead of just yourself.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

OMG - real fire and true conviction: I haven't heard the like for many years. We need guys like him.

[@andrewfincher4435]

I want to repeat my lovely Dad's words when asked by Radio Sheffield at a 30th anniversary meeting of the 84/85 miner's strike in the last days of his life, ...Sir what would you like to say about that 1 year long "battle" with British Coal AND Government intervention....He simply said "I would do it all over again"...I knew he ment it... I was the proudest man in the whole world to spend that particular year with him and march back together....I would do it also in a heartbeat....please stay together and fight. This is the last Alamo for the wealth creators, the working class.....Solidarity

[@luminousfractal420]

The eugenicists have formed their own solidarity. If it wasnt bad enough they became Putin's stooges. Were fighting a faceless enemy with many faces. We cant target the individuals theyre simply replaced, we have to address eugenics in our government and insure full mental evaluations are in place to keep the other lunatics out. For us..being a danger to yourself and others is sectionable. If your a complete empathyless psychopath, and in government or finance...nobody even blinks. Its gone too far, its not sustainable. They need to go. Now.

[@whatsnew8280]

They all lost their jobs as well

[@stephensmith799]

Wonderful comment. The NUM were utterly correct in their analysis and decision to fight: if the Government wins our sector will be utterly destroyed. It was. Same is true for Nursing, Rail, Ambulance Service, State Education, Junior Doctors… exactly the same as your father’s fight. Only this time the workforces will win… even if they have to fight Starmer too.

[@sylvesterscallen5740]

Respect to the man fighting fairness and inequality in modern capitalism

[@grayzytube]

@@stephensmith799 Should've waited til the stockpiles were low. It gave thatcher an advantage.

[@seanmacleod1724]

Now that's a proper political speech. We're so used to these wishy-washy, self serving, difficult question avoiding so called politicians these days that there are probably many people who haven't heard this kind of speech. A true man of conviction and passion really speaking on behalf of the ordinary working person. I was a proud member of the RMT during my railway days, under the leadership of Bob Crowe. I didn't think anyone could fill Bob's shoes, then along comes Mick Lynch. I remember being shocked at the younger generation's cynical attitude towards unions when I was on the GWR. I had to explain to them that every single benefit and perk they had in the job, every single right and protection was thanks to the labour movement. I remember saying "Do you honestly think that the employers willingly gave you your holidays, your sick pay, your decent wages etc etc out of the goodness of their hearts. Of course they didn't. They were fought for every step of the way by organised workers forcing and demanding these issues." I think I got through to some of them, but this cynicism is something that has been growing for decades. The young need to be educated and we need to be truly proud of all the good things socialism has brought us, like the NHS. As I write this my son is packing his bags and moving from London, where he has lived all his life, to Swindon, because he can't afford to live in his home town any more.....He is on the railways as a dispatcher, he has supported the strikes and suffered as a consequence, but he sees the wider picture. I'm proud of him, I'm proud of my old union... Keep up the good work Mick.

[@biffa1234100]

nice one Sean my Boy's been educated the same way , education is where it starts.

[@seanmacleod1724]

@@biffa1234100 Thanks Stephen. Yes, education is definitely the way. Mick was referring to all those brave people in earlier times who faced such terrible retribution if they dared to stand up to those with wealth and power, this is what the young need to learn about....the sacrifices these people made and the suffering they went through just so they could survive. Then I look at the Tories now and I can see nothing has changed, it really it makes me fume. How dare this uncaring pampered “elite” put us all through this turmoil and struggle. They’re toying with us and people need to get angry about it and unite, or they’ll pull us apart.

[@colinmcgregor123]

@@biffa1234100 Vote English independence 👍

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

He's a commie.

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

@@seanmacleod1724 No it does not. I do logic and do not make such errors. The man is still a commie though.

[@thatchrisb2372]

Solidarity forever.

[@ko6el]

🎶

[@evolassunglasses4673]

Left 1970s : we need to defend the British working class and the British manufacturing base. Left 2023 : we need open borders Globalisation in the interests of international finance capitalism. Plus we must embrace Trans children.

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@thatchrisb2372]

@@will123134 why do you assume I sit around? I'm perfectly capable of complaining about capitalism whilst working. Capitalism is awful.

[@svmwasthesheet1971]

​@@thatchrisb2372 Name one place socialism has worked

[@josephhenry4725]

Never ever give up the fight , my father and his father fought for our rights , don't let OUR children down.

[@luminousfractal420]

Eugenics. Know your enemy

[@josephhenry4725]

So much for useful idiots...things are only getting worse by towing the line .

[@chrisveerasawmy7188]

With integrity, with clarity, with passion! Well done Mick

[@petergreen5337]

Absolutely true.

[@rosemarycollins8971]

Oh My Goodness. What clarity of communication. What affection and generosity in his words. Love and Respect from Sydney.

[@paulsawtell3991]

The cheque's in the post

[@robinleeman3150]

Can you imagine this Gentleman running the country. He is fantastic .

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@jodders619]

@@imastaycool So fucking what?

[@michaelcoward1902]

@@imastaycool and? So was Corbyn.

[@netyaroze1663]

@@imastaycool because it allowed the possibility for re-nationalisation which is something both he and Dempsey have spoke/written about (Google Dempsey on it). It is in the RMTs interest which is their direct responsibility and their job to speak about. There are nuances of brexit that are very hard to not hold cognitive dissonance on when you, much like myself have / had liberal views about the EU membership that hinder working class movements I support.

[@logitech2010100]

​@@netyaroze1663 lyou can renationalise inside the EU. Brexit has nothing to do with it.

[@lakelife8757]

Look at the Ohio rail crash in East Palestine USA and you see the cuts, the political lobbying, the cuts to rail workers rights, the cuts to rail safety and maintainance, this is exactly where the UK railway operators are trying to take the rail industry and the removal of workers rights.

[@MrStarsuicide]

Train accidents happen

[@scarysota63]

Also, in the US, these railway workers are not allowed to strike. It’s illegal

[@markwelch3564]

@@MrStarsuicide and they happen the most on badly maintained lines. This isn't rocket science!

[@francesbrown5116]

​@@MrStarsuicide too many with toxic loads to be a coincidence.

[@brianthesnail3815]

Yet the Democrats have done absolutely nothing about it and 'Mayor Pete' has only been shamed into going to the site of the accident in the last few days. Up the workers!

[@TheKermit2110]

This is my prime minister! And he’s a brexiteer! I’m a remainer! But he still speaks so much more sense than any senior politician in parliament. Maybe he can bring us all together! Go Mick!

[@ellywhitcombe5007]

You speak so much sense, with such clarity, refreshing. We must keep on standing up for fairness.

[@bobyoung9509]

What an incredibly sad thing for us that men and women of Mick's integrity and courage, not to mention intelligence are so very, very rare in Westminster.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Sadly just like Bob Crowe Mick is a rarity in that he has never forgotten who he is fighting for. Look at the HoL and you will see many Labour traitors who jumped on the gravy train as soon as they could but were opposed to it before gaining admission.

[@lestrem11]

Yes, a great pity he is such a massive failure in everything he does.

[@madamesaundere]

@@lestrem11 Lap up that right-wing talking point, son. Britain has enjoyed prosperity through the centuries due to men like Lynch.

[@lestrem11]

@@madamesaundere No ,they haven’t. I was a shop steward at the ‘Rover’ plant in Solihull for years and even I did not know why we were on strike some days……What is your contribution?

[@madamesaundere]

@@lestrem11 Britain has definitely been a most attractive place to live and work through the centuries thanks to ruthless leftists like Lynch. Workers would have no rights otherwise. But tell me again about how you know it all due to your scintilating Midlander anecdotes. Were you a brexit voter also? 🥰 💛💙

[@sidsmiff]

I am in awe of Mick Lynch’s ability to speak clearly and passionately about our cause seemingly without any preparation. Clearly he’s doing it all the time but its still amazing to watch.

[@mum5276]

I so love to listen to Mike Lynch. Someone who talks a lot of sense. At last.

[@cdean2789]

This is Class War. ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

Always has been.’It’s the rich wot gets the pleasure,it’s the poor wot gets the blame’

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

@@will123134 I’m glad you showed your lack of knowledge with your comment,that’s the spelling given in the song I quoted from.

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

@@will123134 sorry trying to educate you,stay in your bubble.

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

@@will123134 you mean you want to focus on rightwing issues,as usual the arrogance of the right.

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

@@will123134 you’re wasting your time with me,get back to your GBNEWS mates,they’ll stroke your ego.

[@victoriavelvet3689]

This man would never be let run the country that’s why we all got to join unions and fight for our rights otherwise they are gone. This is the worst way the politicians have treated us that I’ve ever know .

[@magneticinteriors8530]

Go Mick! this man is carrying the whole labour movement in that speech, of which Kier Starmer is a mere footnote!

[@kevinthorp1419]

To the rich in this country look at this man he will grow old richer than you will ever be! Richer in life and service for doing the right thing. For standing up for social injustice and for being the reasonable voice of very normal working person in this country. Having served in the public service my whole life I salute this man. The latest is our shelf’s are empty of fruit and veg yet all over Europe and even Kyiv there shelf’s are fully stocked maybe they didn’t realise the seasons had been badly effected or is it because it’s easier to trade with an eu country?!

[@jrude100]

Yes he’s speaking from the heart not written for him.

[@no_professional12]

Passion, clarity, intelligence & compassion. It's easy to see why he's become the hero of the working class. Keep it up Mick 👍

[@jj349]

Mick is the man of our generation, fighting for working people in the uk . Well done Mick

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@keithwigley1256]

Are you sure about that ?

[@karelbh775]

We need more people like him standing up for what is right!

[@silondon9010]

Simon Thompson CEO of Royal Mail declared war on his own workforce with brutal attacks on terms and conditions in the race to the bottom

[@georgejob2156]

Don't forget it was a LibDem who privatised It. Vince Cable in Cameron's administration!

[@theondebray]

@@georgejob2156 And don't forget - he sold RM cheaply to his banker friends, who immediately sold in on a full price despite having said they wouldn't do it. Muggins vinnie, and WE paid the price.

[@greigcockburn5760]

Brutal attacks on his own workforces terms and conditions? The terms and conditions havent changed for the workforce other than an obscure allowance that only people in the southeast of England get and no one else does.

[@silondon9010]

@@greigcockburn5760, New Royal Mail entrants are on 20% less pay and a 3 hour longer working week, reductions in sick pay and union representatives being fitted up on trumped up charges

[@theondebray]

@@greigcockburn5760 Really? That's not what my postie friends tell me.

[@orwellsgoatatemyradishes4358]

I'm sorry ,Mick,but Starmer is going to bury the Labour party, because he's a corporate yes stooge.

[@hopegreen9027]

he is, however exposures are comming that will put starmer into the unnemployment queue lol, and the u.s will have to find another country to bully

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

@@hopegreen9027 I hope you're right!

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

I do wonder if he's just a corporate yes man until he's in office, he really needs business onside or he'll never get there. On a personal level I can't stand the guy but I do hope he'll change his tune if he makes PM, only time will tell.

[@etgood6154]

I am surprised that you backed starman to win the election. When he win can you trust him to carry out what he promises. He is not for the workers and you will be the first to go

[@luminousfractal420]

The labour party was lost with blair. New labour was a joke the tories played on us as they replaced our party of the people. One and the same. We need old labour standards. We need to get the eugenicists out. Having faith in new labour is a wild goose chase. I have 0 faith on them and lots of suspicion. I mean mayor of london, and labour guy sadiq kahn - "its just a form of eugenics"....a labour guy who is ok with wiping out the majority of the lower classes..thats not right. Mogg boris and the rest are a massive danger. Even more so being in Putin's pocket.

[@sharongriffin3387]

Great man. What an inspiring call to action!

[@bryansmith1920]

I can imagine myself Listening to Wat Tyler in a field in 1380's Kent And Inspired exactly the same as I am now We need justice or for the next 400yrs slavery will repeat

[@thedativecase9733]

Yes and look what the Establishment did to Wat Tyler. Twas ever thus.

[@martinwebb1681]

Indeed it will, slavery was never abolished it was just reorganised.

[@smoozerish]

Our best wishes and support from ireland Mick 🇮🇪 ❤️

[@unclecarl5406]

Giving a speech from the heart. With passion and commitment. Truth in every sentence. And, using actual sentences. Not breaking them down into ridiculous 4 word snippets, pausing between each little bit. No notes, just heartfelt honesty. We need more people like this.

[@justanothervoice9683]

No media training. Raw and honest. They'll kill him

[@paulgreen9641]

This man's a born politician we need more with his belief , passion and foresight

[@blod141]

Lynch has very good oratory skills.A politician? Well, possibly, but he represents a movement more in line with his background. No doubt he will stick to it. At the end of the day, he is just a speaker for the people who need to look at the bigger picture on how any country is run and will always be cogs in the wheel. Forget a general strike, and everyone is equal as it is a dream. What did Orwell call Animal Farm?A Fairy story .

[@yorkiegilly4355]

He wouldn"t earn enough as a politician ?.

[@themarbleking]

Politicians are scum. Mick Lynch is a good man.

[@paddyconnolly6213]

One of the most powerful speeches I've heard in years, everything he said so true. Backing you all the way mick pat from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@helenrawlinson-fd9wj]

Why is this so rare....... To hear someone with intelligence and passion.

[@danielweizman1402]

Just standing ovation for Mick, every time. A beacon in these dark times.

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@geraintdavies107]

Mick is a hero!

[@tonylennon7979]

. Im in constant admiiratiion of the workers who drive the trucks and put food on the shelves of the supermarkets every morning . A city could be starving within one week if all those " taken for granted " people,weren't there. . I remember an old man remarking that " the youth of the world had gotten out of hand " , He then added that " a blast of hunger would put manners on em all " It was kind of comical over reaction, but brought into focus how reliant we all are on each other for survival. God Bless You Mick.

[@brianthesnail3815]

Workers who drive trucks and put food on shelves are not unionised. My brother in law is a truck driver.

[@dsimpson7862]

Starmer comes with position and a title,I don't think that he is for the working class. Very good speech, clear and to the point.

[@johndean4765]

Starmer already saying he wants to get rid of green belt countryside protection. This would be disastrous as he'd get a chance to then build massive housing developments and no doubt in my mind will then house even more millions of illegals flooding our country .

[@user-em3vl6li5w]

The Knighthood should have been a red flag. Starmer epitomises the establishment.

[@progpuss]

I worked for 30 years in Bristol and shop floor were 90% Tory there is no hope , then the north vote brexit and Tory , I'm shattered at the way this country is going

[@truckerfromreno]

Then the Labour Party call their English working class voters in Knowsley the far right.

[@sirgaymeerkat1994]

you can bet those idiots are suffering now, good!! they got what they deserve the muppets!!@

[@markmaher4548]

@@truckerfromrenoYeah, because the groups like Yorkshire Rose & Patriotic Alternative who spread a load of bollocks are all labour voters!

[@truckerfromreno]

@@markmaher4548 They're not from Knowsley.

[@markmaher4548]

@@truckerfromreno They're the ones who organised the violence

[@Harrier_DuBois]

What a brilliant speech!

[@audreymcgready4329]

100% support for the workers that are on strike. All of them no matter the job. Get organised people. It's us against them. Class divide. Enough is enough. People power. Solidarity.

[@luminousfractal420]

Educate on eugenics. Its our hidden history.

[@johnou.k.3780]

Workers not working , suppose this twat had been on holiday with his £100,000 + wage , while you mugs worship him

[@audreymcgready4329]

@@johnou.k.3780 Who are you calling a mug? Who do YOU think YOU are? It is their right to strike. If you are happy at being a serf and working for crap money and conditions. Go right ahead. But these people are within their rights. I hope it's your job next you horrible git. And what has his wage got to do with it? Are you jealous?

[@johnou.k.3780]

@@audreymcgready4329 crap money are you serious, train drivers get £59,000 a year , lynch couldn’t careless about them , he’s still getting paid, we all know the reason why all these strikes, to bring the government down , be careful what you wish for , a labour government would finish this country , 40,000 illegals would be nothing with their open borders policy Im self employed , what is your job

[@audreymcgready4329]

@@johnou.k.3780 I am dying of a lung disease not that it's any of your business. Keep up. It's not just about train drivers. But this has been said many times. I dare say you know this already though. And Mick Lynch and other Union reps are not fighting for their own jobs. If the Union members didn't want him to speak for them he would be out of a job. But that's not the case. Oh and by the way. I never asked nor do i care what you do as a job. Your selfish attitude stinks. And the Tory gov are bringing themselves down. Are you that thick that you don't realise that either?

[@johnrey4206]

An excellent speech from someone who cares for society, not like the greedy grabbers in power.

[@macducati2304]

Well said Mick Lynch, and I share his opinion of Sir Kneeler....

[@Fredmayve]

Dead right. Step up and stand firm.

[@Fredmayve]

@@will123134 Broken politics precisely describes the predicament.

[@Fredmayve]

@@will123134 You must have been in a coma for the last 12 years at least. And nothing socialist about posh boy Blair. He pushed through privatisation. Self employed will be Uberised, impoverished or bankrupted under the oligarchy if the Unions are broken. Sorry, it's tough but it's true.

[@joelww2501]

@@will123134 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You think we live in a socialist country???? What a ridiculous statement. Britain is a neoliberal country.

[@Fredmayve]

@@will123134 No point in discussing with someone stuck in the self deceiving far right loop and presenting fiction as fact, just usual per ERG.

[@casteretpollux]

@@will123134 You've had a decade of Tory Government. You don't get to choose the next ten years. Nobody buys your delusion of Thatcher's petty shopkeeper economy. It's dead.

[@kestermuller9595]

If only more working people swotted up on their history like Lynch, they'd understand how they were being screwed, and what to do about it. He's fully switched on

[@joelgray8176]

Such a great grasp of this moment. I see some say he'd make a great Labour leader but I think his point is we all need to take leadership of this situation, recreate a culture of political awareness and participation that hasn't been the norm since before the wars. No great leaders anymore, it's up to us.

[@donttrip8282]

I really needed that hit of hope after this week! Amazing!

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@jodders619]

@@imastaycool Bore off.

[@imastaycool]

@@jodders619 your economy is BELOW sanctioned Russia's hahaha

[@donttrip8282]

@@imastaycool and? Is he wrong here?

[@belikewater3038]

Good man of honour and courage

[@aries6776]

Now this is a perfect (but unfortunately rare) contemporary example of why socialism first became so popular among the conscious proletariat. Mick's words really resonate with all that hear them, be it the working class who will feel inspired to unite and fight for their rights and freedoms, the middle classes who recognise the veracity and justness of his words or the political and financial elites who will be terrified by truth he speaks and his ability to galvanize the common man to stand up to the inequity that is being forced upon them.

[@LizbetNene]

Really needed this inspiration and hope this week. Victory to the workers.

[@jonjones1290]

Please Mick run for PM if the opportunity arises

[@Athanael777]

The guy, the legend.

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@bridgethill5239]

A great and sincere gentleman who has the courage and so well articulates what this country needs now 👍👏💫

[@deemullis5106]

As you say Mick, we must ALL stand up for our values. It is too easy to be distracted but you are right even if we must speak up for the next generations or they will be lost.

[@richardbanker3910]

Mick Lynch is a true original and has such great understanding. He has an awesome span from rhetoric to mild reasoning. Not the normal one trick pony.

[@chasidahl8563]

Mick Lynch. Top Man. Absolute Legend 👌

[@tommyhughes2264]

This speech is all about passion, something Starmer could not even spell,no looking down at his notes because there is no notes, something here that Starmer could learn from.

[@martinwebb1681]

Sadly Starmer has about as much passion as a dead Haddock, but at least he has outlasted the last few Conservative prime ministers who have been truly dismal, Johnson and Truss. Now we have an equally dismal prime minister in Rishi Sunak.

[@cuebj]

Utterly and dangerously wrong. It's clear, analytical, precise, and well rehearsed through saying much the same many times before. Passion has a place, but, on its own, as 'pure passion', it's a dead end and self-defeating

[@johndean4765]

Tommyhughes he's a great communicator and has passion,but nieve to not realise that Starmer as a lover of the WEF when elected will carry on with the destruction of our country and society at an even faster rate that is happening now.

[@2shedsjackson]

christ this speech gave me hope

[@johndean4765]

Speech should worry you as he seems keen on getting Starmer in power .Most people know that he's a traitor out to destroy our country.

[@jeanne9983]

WOW what a speech 🤗

[@tonybain3513]

Love you Mick. Keep going my friend.

[@merseydave1]

I stand by EVERY WORD he said

[@stephenroche5107]

From the mind and heart no script just what it is to be human.

[@pammi3011]

Its so good to hear somebody saying these words with such passion and conviction....so glad we have Mick at this time to speak out for us and to work so hard (with others ofc) to bring a united movement together so that the people of this country can be heard and can win back our rights and our quality of life.

[@cf2994]

Isn't the truth simple. Professional politicians have to be pressured for they only have their own self interest at heart. Democracy means that they do the bidding of ordinary working people. How can that happen when their doors are open the the faceless mega rich at any time of day or night. Good on ya Mick. Stick by this man, he's worth his weight in gold.

[@briancrowther3272]

Wonderful. Thankyou from Oz.

[@anthonysmith8800]

Boy, if we had a new political party with Mick's style and vision and a leader as charismatic, there might be a glimmer of hope to resurrect what was formerly known as 'Democracy'.

[@timbrooks354]

Brave man.. We need more Mick Lynch's.. Modern day bosses are crushing workers hopes, dreams and self esteem. Let's get more control and keep our rights.

[@williammcdermid2892]

Keep up the great work Mike, Mandleson is back involved, stammer a weak tory

[@ellastarrr1st149]

Both Mandelson and Starmer are Jewish

[@martinwebb1681]

@@ellastarrr1st149 ... So was Jesus .... and your point is?

[@annelawton6783]

Magnificent speech because of it’s intelligence insights looking to history but bringing it into the present to shape the future. A weaving of passion, fact and belief. Particularly liked the way Mick references how all the “people of faith” of all faiths are battling to feed their communities So so true as I know from parish in Sheffield. This will take every bit of willingness and courage to engage with each other. But it will happen with unity and solidarity.

[@koevoetje]

Thank you for the good work you did Mick....

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@barryp351]

The UK needs more people like mick lynch to speak up and stand up for the people, the government don’t care about us common people,

[@johnmoore2247]

I have never been a union member in all my life , but this man is correct in all that he says

[@Liverpoolboy01]

Absolutely right about imposters, the Labour MPs need to look at themselves . Starmer is a real danger !

[@josephhenry4725]

We were conned by Blair to lower our guard to get him in and see off Maggies gang , now Starmmer is trying the same trick . Marching to the drum of the right wing controlled media . Listen to Ken Loach today on LBC.....says it all.

[@cdean2789]

Neoliberal Blairites

[@nobodynowhere21]

Labour Files. Aljazeera.

[@jonathanjameswebb]

STARMER IS A WINNER

[@luminousfractal420]

Theyve been tory led since new labour was thrown at us. Single party democracy in action.

[@billblunden1549]

Mick Lynch is a god amongst men. Real person with real life criteria for basic human survival.

[@geow6100]

During the early 70s the workers on the Clyde fought for the right to work under the leadership of Jimmy Reid and Jimmy Airlie, Mick is from the same mould, truly inspirational. UCS= UPPER CLYDE SHIPBUILDERS. UCS=UNITY CREATES STRENGTH. Stand together brothers and sisters.

[@paulwalsh610]

That was hearts and minds.

[@tmcevoy64]

Our voice for the little people thank you Mick Lynch ❤

[@dorothykurpanik6105]

I soooooooooo love Mick, a true hero and a fantastic orator and leader, I could listen to him for hours and feel my blood boil that Keir Starmer is not following in his namesake's tradition, of truly standing up for working people. Working people in the widest sense, regardless of so-called class. I love him!!

[@bandoflapodcast4204]

What a brilliant orator Mick is... as is Dave Ward the CWU leader . . socialism has to be the way forward and a massive re-distribution of wealth throughout society.

[@paulam40]

And this is who Starmer wants to distance the Labour party from ?

[@albertbell7120]

That sums up the liebour party

[@robinmcarthur3287]

Gets my vote!!

[@anth5122]

Mick gives us hope 👍

[@chasidahl8563]

Yes, he does!

[@BathedInMilk]

Excellent orator. "Battle of ideas" is the real truth of all this. Ideology is at the centre of everything.

[@etgood6154]

Stammer will promise you what you want hear. He even supported j corbin at one stage. You are a good orator please don't mislead your members.

[@asmane73]

Respect just respect for this guy

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@lat1419]

Loving the raffle prize table - just like our local party fund raiser! Brilliant Mick as usual.

[@bryansmith1920]

Shallow comments we do not need

[@lat1419]

@@bryansmith1920 shallow? Fund raising is deadly serious! Mick speaks for himself, and for all of us. The movement doesnt need brown nosers

[@imastaycool]

MICK LYNCH IS A BREXITEER

[@raymondrowson]

Ushitfool. And what

[@stephenkane1074]

If only we had some type of Union of European governments that could collectively protect it's citizens against the worst impulses of Global corporations. What do you think Mick?

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

What like passively accepting that your "ally" just blew up your energy plans & has forced you to buy from them at increased cost & pollution? (due ti shipping & not just piping it). Protection like that you mean? I'm not a brexit type or anti european but smell the coffee for crying out loud!

[@col.hertford9855]

Exactly, this is shutting the stable door 7 years after that horse bolted.

[@hairychris21]

That’s all very well and I’m a fellow bitter remainer, but your argument falls flat when you can’t trust the governments of either our or those other European counties to have our interests at heart. We need a socialist government. A proper, socialist government. It’s an emergency now, the Tories are pillaging the nations assets at a record breaking rate.

[@martinwebb1681]

@@hairychris21 .... pillaging? ... I think you mean have pillaged, everything has been either privatised (sold off), closed down, run down or totally decimated by this Conservative government and also the Thatcher/Major Conservative government in past times. With promises of cheaper energy bills, cheaper travel etc, etc, instead we have higher energy bills with energy companies making massive profits and far higher travel costs on trains etc.

[@coloaten6682]

Well said Mick. ✊

[@plumduff3303]

Brilliant work Mick up the workers 👏 👍 👌

[@wisedup20]

I wish we could have you for PM , Mick.

[@LeilaLamb]

Socialism cannot become a footnote in history. We can’t let that happen.

[@Fredmayve]

Keep telling people that. Please.

[@danh5637]

yes more concentration camps, gulags, killing fields, 80million starving to death in chinas great leap forward. yes let the bodies pile up all over eh?

[@cdean2789]

...and democracy

[@luminousfractal420]

It wont. Capitalism and eugenics beliefs are non sustainable. The best they can hope for is to drag our lives slowly through the mud while they suck every penny from us. You have one life people. Dont leave your kids in the crapper because its the easy decision.

[@Fredmayve]

@@danh5637 China had crises of mass starvation throughout its history and so did Russia. These famines ended with development post WW2. Until 4 million died of deprivation in post Soviet Russia under the IMF 'reforms'. US through war and sanctions is currently the cause of hunger and famine in multiple countries and a quarter of US people rely on food banks. The US and China are on a par for mass incarceration.

[@georgemcmenamy9576]

Brilliant Mick not enough men like him the man’s a legend

[@ciaranoneill253]

Mick Lynch is a true legend...... He's right in everything he says.... A true warrior

[@janetpazio9992]

Mick is totally inspiring. Good on you.

[@robhulme1479]

Well said

[@southsidesessions]

Salute Salute Salute. All power

[@bobgray1555]

Well said Mick Lynch - 'Back Starmer and hold him to account!'

[@rhiggins861]

It’s delusional to imagine Starmer would listen.

[@martinwebb1681]

Get Labour in, Starmer at some point will be replaced ... we need the Conservatives out so Labour can start repairing some of the damage done by 13 years of Conservative mismanagement and scandal.