Starmer's greatest speech? Tories stunned into lethal silence by extraordinary oratory

Keir Starmer's extraordinary speech in response to the initial publication Sue Gray's statement - pending a Metropolitan Police investigation into parties held at Boris Johnson's Downing Street.
Including in the prime minister's actual flat.
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[@PoliticsJOE]

And here's Johnson's absolutely insane response to this speech: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKnZGeIpLSForc

[@perfectlemming8394]

What’s this channels obsession with Starmer and bashing Boris? The country would be much much worse under labour like before , they support more restrictions too. A more accurate name for this channel should be LabourPropagandaMachineJOE

[@davidosilverman900]

@@perfectlemming8394 whom do you score your drugs from? Really!

[@DW_R]

@@perfectlemming8394 i see why you're called Lemming

[@neilpearce]

Best thing BoJo has said since becoming PM. Starmer along with the BBC protected Saville, Starmer is fucking disgrace and I hope and pray he never becomes PM!!!

[@ahsenkhan5386]

@@perfectlemming8394 like the country its not worst now STupid post

[@keithgnield]

Quoting Thatcher at the Tories was a masterstroke.

[@Rotj6]

The sight of a UK prime minister staring at his feet while he's chastised for his appalling behaviour is one of the most pathetic sights I've ever seen.

[@lokophillipssent]

I dont like him but he was taking notes lol

[@Eli-pi4eh]

I love him and his buddies shaking their heads at Starmer stating the literal facts that he’s being investigated by police

[@Slow_Horse]

@@lokophillipssent don’t know why as he always parrots the same rubbish and never answers a question.

[@lokophillipssent]

@@Slow_Horse yeah that's very true lol

[@PEACEinYESHUA-oj7vc1pk7w]

@James Maycock I have noticed that from the beginning✨

[@ARW.7]

“To govern this country is an honour, not a birth right, it is an act of service to the British people, not the keys to court to parade to your friends” - absolutely summarises these politicians coming out of ETON. 👏🏼

[@gillchippendale1851]

What crap

[@sprinkleLPs]

@@gillchippendale1851 shut up tory

[@FoxzyD009]

@@gillchippendale1851 Wow what an intelligent and well thought out response….you must have taken hours to write that

[@moptopbaku6022]

@@gillchippendale1851 Please explain.

[@terencefield3204]

OH it is FAR worse than that there. FAR worse.

[@captpicard100]

Best speech I’ve ever heard from Keir Starmer. Not a single word did I disagree with.

[@JLaw954]

Yet Johnson is paid millions to repeat his Peppa Pig-level tosh to people with more money than sense.

[@heinedietiker4943]

The interesting thing about Starmer's speech is that he chose the topics and phrasing from the perspective of people who have conservative leanings. Decency and law, dignity and sincerity. That's why the silence on the other side was so great. Starmers strong words hit them hard.

[@ephphatha230]

Good point well made

[@harveydean7952]

I'll say. He even quoted Thatcher!!

[@Muckylittleme]

Because he cared so much for the people suffering that he voted to give Johnson special powers time and time again and not only voted for every hurtful draconian measure but demanded more of it and sooner. They want you to focus on the breaking of the rules rather than just how evil and unscientific and damaging those rules were because they supported them all! So when this globalist cocksucker pretends that suffering pained him because Bozo got caught having a party, I just laugh at the prospect of the same drones, who probably still wear masks., lapping it up . The real story is that those with the most data clearly did not believe Covid was anywhere near as dangerous to the general public as they made out and that the rules forced upon us by they and Starmer's cronies were immoral and unscientific. If you fall for this Punch and Judy show from career politicians groomed for power through the same elitist institutions every time, then nothing will ever change.

[@PapaBrejj]

Are you suggesting that Labour leaners dont embody or value decency, law, dignity, and sincerity? They're aspects anyone with a conscience would and should respect, regardless of what party they vote for.

[@Muckylittleme]

@@PapaBrejj I think he may be suggesting that none of them embody those values and I think that has been pretty clear with both the behaviour during Brexit and the pandemic where the publics views and common decency and democratic principles were not only ignored but totally disrespected. They are in short, a shower of undemocratic shit.

[@florence9978]

I lost both of my grandparents to covid. They passed away within two hours of each other on the same day. They were brilliant, true and honest people who loved life. We unfortunately hardly got to see my grandad who passed away with Alzheimers in a care home on his own. We didn’t know that my grandma passed away until she wasn’t picking up her phone until she was discovered by my dad who found her deceased on her own at home. We absolutely respected the rules of isolation during the lockdown period and can’t believe what this ruling government has done. We are devastated that we couldn’t visit them. I think that the news that my grandma couldn’t see her husband or her family and friends ultimately broke her heart. We still mourn and regret the actions we should have taken, now seeing what our leaders have done. My grandparents both died alone but we inseparable in life. I know that they’re together in a far better place than this.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Publius Quinctillius Boris, give us back our grandparents.

[@freedom768]

Aww so very sad .please take care. If I could give you a hug I would. Sending you love.

[@elizabethwhitehouse7752]

Deepest sympathies, how devastating for you and your family.

[@Angie-iq1xq]

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾

[@t-and-p]

My heart goes out to you and your family - I'm so sorry for your loss ❤ For what it's worth, I'm sure that your grandparents were grateful for the sacrifices you made in an effort to protect them. I know that this will be of little consolation but I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for following the rules. My husband works in A&E and they have been swamped for the last two years - but it would've been so much worse if more people had flouted the rules, we would have lost thousands more. I'm truly sorry that you have suffered such heartbreaking loss, but you should know that your actions most likely saved another family from going through the same x

[@MetalMonster313]

The first time I've listened to an MP's speech in full length for a long time

[@zeezeetock268]

Same

[@mattj5391]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoXTZKuKodh6ipo

[@josh_iles_mtb]

The passion was real here

[@mattj5391]

@@josh_iles_mtb Stones and Glass Houses

[@gillchippendale1851]

And what a load of old twaddle it was. Wasn't he caught boozing. Can't think of words bad enough to describe labour and as for that disgraceful Caroline Lucas out protesting in lockdown and actually drinking out of someone's bottle...Yuk yuk yuk.

[@Londinium379]

This is why Keir deserves to be PM on Friday morning 5th July 2024. Payback for the Tories will be brutal.

[@brendanrayment8416]

and how brutal it was! Viva la democracia

[@FreeRojava2025]

Don’t fear! I am from the future!

[@AshleySharif-dj3sh]

Just look at that Tory front bench, Mogg, Truss, Raab,Johnson. All gone like dust in the wind. You reap what you sow.

[@rrickarr]

@@AshleySharif-dj3sh Amen to that!

[@monokai3570]

"gleefully using the police investigation as a welcomed shield instead of a mark of shame" is just brilliant

[@ashroskell]

He nailed it. My dad died of Covid, confused, frightened and alone. His brain damage from mini strokes made it terrible, for an otherwise strong man. He died hard, as we, his children, looked on through a video screen, trying to comfort him down a phone, held by an exhausted medic who was too tired to concentrate and hold the phone so he could properly hear us; wondering why his children were not there with him at his darkest moment. He’s gone and we followed the rules. And the guilt I feel is something I have never spoken of until this moment. Starma speaks for so many of us. If Boris stays, it’s a giant F U to Britain from the Conservative cults.

[@saoirsehaslonglegs2313]

@@ashroskell i'm so sorry for your loss,& the anguish you suffered as a family; watching your Father sufferings,& confusion but unable to be with him & physically comfort him.utterly heartbreaking..may your Father be at peace now.I salute your family for adhering to the rules,& for you acknowledging the medics who also bore the struggles& trauma of seeing patients dying ,in record numbers,,and for putting their own lives & their family,s at risk by continuing to care for patients..God Bless & comfort you all.❤.

[@brainoneill7639]

Superb script. Oscar.

[@paddyt4043]

@@brainoneill7639 I know and look how many are falling for it.... The sheep seem to be able to swallow anything

[@paddyt4043]

@@davidnoelfranks1124 if your pro Labour your mageret thatchers wet dream... The hole place stinks both sides.... Its a global problem... Count binface would be better than most mps on either side

[@helengilry1050]

Having lost my Mum in a care home and listening over the radio, this brought me to tears.

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

Helen, sending you love from Holland. Take care and stay strong.

[@mattj5391]

Shame Keir also broke the lockdown rules too, then.

[@uhoh8115]

@@mattj5391 He didn't. Plus, if he did, he was not the man who made the rules for everybody else. It is NOT the same thing.

[@mattj5391]

@@uhoh8115 Ha you can’t throw stones when committing the same mistakes!

[@emz2969]

@@mattj5391 when there is a criminal investigation on the actions of Kier Stamer you may have a leg to stand on. Until then its waffle designed only to distract us from the criminal goverment in power.

[@tomsdottir]

I lost a dear friend to suicide during lockdown. The misery of his enforced isolation during his chronic depression was, I'm sure, a factor in his death. He was a person of such kindness, generosity and integrity. His life was one of service in the public sphere and he had already made significant and positive changes through his work. Now all of what he could have been and done is lost. The laughter of these jeering clowns is a mockery of him and all the others who died alone.

[@beedevonlife]

❤️

[@TorbjornMain]

So sorry about your friend. I'm only alive because the police managed to to get me to A&E in time. I'm trying my best to keep going knowing so many didn't make it.

[@seanadamson280]

Sorry to hear

[@geroffmilan3328]

I also lost a friend in the same way. The actions of these slimey scumbags is a permanent insult. Never will I forgive this.

[@JonYuill]

Tom, your few words say so much. Whilst I'm sorry for your loss, I know your friend must have been a very special person - you do him proud sir.

[@robwelsh5070]

Who's here now this champ is prime minister? Well done sir. 👏

[@PercivalBlakeney]

Things can only get better… certainly can't get any worse. 😔

[@tobyspencer9064]

@@PercivalBlakeneyblud is never gonna hop off of the Tory meat 😭🗣️🙏

[@markyyyyyyyy321]

Champ? You're a chump

[@Mcfads999]

​@@PercivalBlakeneyWhat - worse than people dying in their thousands whilst this corrupt bench of self services throw illegal parties ? Show some respect to the topic being questioned It couldn't of been any worse for people dying It couldn't of been worse for heart broken families not being able to sit with their hands into a dying family member due to COVID restrictions ( not just COVID deaths) But there again - you seem extremely lacking in empathy to the subject - which says it all ! This mob got their just rewards last week well and truly Long may they remain under their stones for good This was WRONG

[@johnm2012]

When the election results were announced I felt numb instead of happy, which puzzled me until I heard someone on the radio describing it like being released from an abusive relationship. Then I understood. The gaslighting and constant lies just grind you down. I listened to Keir's first speech after returning from his audience with the king and he was spot on there too. He's certainly hit the ground running, unlike Truss who just hit the ground, and I'm now optimistic that he really can fix things.

[@clairesutton1974]

The fact the Boris can’t even look up while he is speaking says so much .

[@tuvaaq]

and that weasel Moggs signalling to the speaker to make the speech stop, priceless!

[@BeaIEngio]

@@tuvaaq hahaha really? At what point?

[@PortlandMan]

@@tuvaaq I didn't notice that

[@AxeMan2781]

@@BeaIEngio around the 6:40 mark

[@jamiegotti8436]

So right he is a total 🛎 🔚

[@jaysykes7947]

Regardless of the speech (which was spot on), it’s just really respectful to hear a quieter dignity in the House of Commons. I’ve been so consistently deterred and annoyed by the near constant noise and jeering. That first half of Starmer’s address, and the hush through which it was observed, is truly a breath of fresh air.

[@armadillito]

And the quiet really chilled the PM

[@aabac8398]

CALM BEFORE THE STORM

[@andrewdavy9921]

@@armadillito starmer is quiet when it comes to not prosecuting Saville in 2009

[@nigel4776]

The clever part of this speech was the way he addressed the cabinet at the end, ignoring the PM as if to say "this guy's not worth bothering with, he'll never change, but you lot...do you really want to f**k yourselves over by allying yourself to him?" There were some very uncomfortable looking cabinet ministers when Starmer finally sat down. Definitely his best moment in the commons.

[@Eli-pi4eh]

That’s been my thinking this whole time. I don’t like them, but they should boot him out for their own good. They typically care about themselves, so you’d think their self-preservation would’ve kicked in by now.

[@user-kh7th6nx6o]

@@Eli-pi4eh Position in high government is not based on merit but obedience to the PM. PM will only keep his most loyal dogs in his cabinet. They won't disobey their owner. Although guaranteed they are all schmoozing up to whoever they think the next will be the next PM.

[@jordytea2089]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@mariolisa2832]

It’s a shame the video ends as soon as he finishes

[@lizcole3975]

Hear hear boris should listen his time is up i never vote tory never will i hope they lose election its there fault backing a lame duckie dont like tories anyway to me theyre only out to get rich while we get poorer aint that the truth.

[@ashroskell]

He nailed it. My dad died of Covid, confused, frightened and alone. His brain damage from mini strokes made it terrible, for an otherwise strong man. He died hard, as we, his children, looked on through a video screen, trying to comfort him down a phone, held by an exhausted medic who was too tired to concentrate and hold the phone so he could properly hear us; wondering why his children were not there with him at his darkest moment. He’s gone and we followed the rules. And the guilt I feel is something I have never spoken of until this moment. Starma speaks for so many of us. If Boris stays, it’s a giant F U to Britain from the Conservative cults.

[@aa-uh6eo]

So sorry for your loss, it's heartbreaking. I lost my dad too, not to covid, but through covid, funeral was horrendous and very restricted. No funeral cars, hardly any flowers available, via video link for most, socially distanced for those of us who attended. So sad. I hope you are all okay xx

[@charlottemunday7311]

I cant imagine going through that with my own father. It sounds unimaginably painful and do not think i would have had the strength to follow the rules.

[@jaybonemc4584]

There is ultimately no difference between conservatives and labour; they bend to the same masters in this format of government.

[@wedgeantillez]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@oscarrichards735]

Sorry for ur loss mate terrible shame this is why we need to get EVERYONE educated on what goes on with these corrupt cunts cos it’s one rule for us no rule for them. It has to stop.

[@keithwhite2815]

I'm no fan of Mr Starter, or the Labour party but that is the greatest speech that I've heard in over 30 years., Maybe even longer. It has done more for the Labour party today. Any person with a moral compass would have done the right thing and resigned. The Tories are tainted whichever way you look at this.

[@BoninBrighton]

It’s why they won the election…🎉

[@DougieL]

What puts you off Starmer?

[@margaretirvine3267]

Why are you not a fan?

[@zalzalahbuttsaab]

Took the words right out of the mouths of the British public.

[@mykeskingdom]

Absolutely right

[@clairewood9607]

No I am the British public, he didn’t speak for me

[@wayne3093]

the only difference is ikea starmer would not have got caught partying

[@kanedNunable]

@@euphemiaadamson8375 of they know they will get the best care not the shitty NHS the tories have left us.....

[@johnhare6652]

To quote Thatcher was a stroke of genius. I have waited a long time to finally hear Starmer in full Barrister mode forensically picking part a defence of a pathetic man who sits opposite him in parliament, making him look the self-entitled fool he really is.

[@prawny12009]

Heard a guy on the radio the other day trying to defend the government parties and gatherings by saying that they worked very hard so deserved a break, then started saying "well boris had already had covid and had been very ill", before he could finish he was cut of by the interviewer saying " that is not a mitigating circumstance" I was sat in the car dumb founded i got the impression that he believed that because boris's job is so much more important and he had already had covid that the restrictions didn't apply to him. That was not the case for anyone else in the country, we all had to isolate the full two weeks whether we had been vaccinated, had previously caught covid or not, people lost jobs because they were having to isolate several times in a row as different member of their household tested positive in turn. If a partner or sibling tested positive you and they would have to isolate, then if by the time they were ready to end isolation you test positive the isolation clock would start again for both of you.

[@williamgwynne]

I agree. Also, referencing Churchill as well as Thatcher was a very clever way of appealing to Tory MPs into taking action. People have said referencing them makes Starmer a Tory himself, but I think they're missing the point. He uses examples that will persuade those its aimed towards. In this case, cabinet and the Tory backbenchers.

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

It was, and the Thatcher quote was pure well timed brilliance. Well done Keir

[@ellastarrr1st149]

Mentioning Thatcher was a stroke of a genius! What planet are you on??

[@omunday1995]

@@ellastarrr1st149 new to politics are you?

[@richardkidd21]

At 6:42 you can see Jacob trying to signal to the speaker to ask him to wrap it up. Knowing how good this speech was, he wanted it to end. I'm so pleased he was made to listen to it in its entirety.

[@acasacas9844]

Mogg what happened to Lord Topper ( rhetorical ) haha

[@Yaateeh1000]

Never thought I would say this, but never a truer word said. A great speech.

[@dandougherty]

@@gpw203 and you believe Boris isn't a liar?

[@dandougherty]

@@gpw203 tell the people that watched their loved ones dying on a video call that it's irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.

[@czarkusa2018]

@@gpw203 Figures? They're people, not statistics.

[@jonathandevereaux298]

@@dandougherty the labor party also supported lockdowns so the same people would've been watching their loved ones die on video.

[@dandougherty]

@@jonathandevereaux298 this is not about political parties. Do you not see how the actions of No10 are disrespectful to the rest of us? Yes people would've died regardless but there's a word called Respect, and thats something that's all too commonly missing in the 2020's. You don't take the pizz when the Country is on its knees and people are suffering. This is like Animal Farm and you sir are acting like a Sheep.

[@musicgenie7]

Keir Starmers speech was statesman like, moving, powerful and dignified. He posses all the the characters that are bankrupt in all of the cabinet ministers. The Tories who defend Boris have no shame what so ever.

[@susanbrown2909]

That’s why they agree n support him,cos they don’t want to retard their careers.

[@seraphinaangel9068]

@Sean Mulcahy yup typical, always pulling the punches like a kid in a playground

[@anncothromoir1018]

Do you work for Starmer’s intelligence unit - the one setting up fake social media accounts?

[@alpertroncp2198]

Sean Mulcahy Mate, Starmer removed him from the party...

[@acasacas9844]

Great post

[@Paul630sqdrn]

The Tory party has lost my vote forever, the MP’s that protect Johnson are as spineless as he is incompetent.

[@stephensanderson6386]

Suprised they has your vote from the start .

[@superbo9y36]

Hear hear

[@tommyreazy]

Shouldn't be voting for them, ever tbh

[@alihindal9953]

Idiot to vote for them in the first place tbh.

[@adamsmith4813]

What sort of a person votes Tory in the first place. Either someone who understands Tory values then great shame on you. Or someone who doesn't understand

[@TheMrBennito]

I got back to this speech several times, also to study the body language of the Tories. It speaks volumes.

[@andrewhale3771]

Especially Rees-Mogg!!!

[@kevinmurray6864]

Wonder what rishi said. Both of them pure vile out for cash nothing else

[@JosuePerez-yk4pd]

“by abiding by the rules, they saved the lives of people they will probably never meet” I’m an American, but regardless of nationality, this hits hard either way

[@jordytea2089]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@1--y]

@@jordytea2089 lmao

[@alexandermackie7621]

@@jordytea2089 Sounds like a parasite, might need to get that checked.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

@@jordytea2089 Hail Satan!

[@factsnorefunds]

Shame it isn't true

[@langmead1]

That’s the Starmer I’ve been waiting for. Never mind trying to compete with Johnson on his childish antics at the despatch box, rise above it and crush him with facts, eloquence and honesty.

[@davidoconnor3201]

Do you mean the same facts, eloquence and honesty, that he used when he let Jimmy Saville off?

[@JP-sm4cs]

@David Oconnor Some people acting like Starmers career should be defined by one mistake and yet are willing to make excuses for bojo at every step. Do you have any proof he deliberately prevented Saville's prosecution as a cover up or is this just conspiracy?

[@langmead1]

@@davidoconnor3201 yes, that’s exactly what I mean, of course it is. Nice to see civil debate isn’t dead and you can parrot a Johnson line. Now turn that keen investigative eye on Johnson and see if you can find any flaws in his character.

[@_DaSpookyOne_]

The words honesty and Starmer just dont belong together.

[@weedsmoke8776]

@@davidoconnor3201 the fact you have to dredge up old news to a situation where Keir wasn’t even entirely at fault just proves how little you actually have to say.

[@unmastered6154]

Fair play on Theresa May, at least she had the dignity to resign when the public turned their backs on her.

[@colinme2672]

She also renounced Boris today.

[@elvishprincess321]

She had to resign because her party was finished if she didn't, dignity had nothing to do with it, if she had any she would've delivered brexit herself & we wouldn't be stuck with boris.

[@soup8786]

@@elvishprincess321 boris is finished, if there was an election tomorrow he would be gone

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

No. She resigned when the Tories made her.

[@bobbiecapewell5333]

She would have served us better than this. Her ideas and suggestions on how to deal with the pandemic were actually very good. All ignored of course

[@aa-ph7ev]

5th July 2024. They have been judged, at last.

[@cdog252]

Throwing a Thatcher quote at the bastards was a master stroke. Good job, Keir.

[@mscrunchy68]

Yes, that was sweeeeeeet!

[@vinlennox7658]

A whole lot of rubbish

[@southwest3369]

Trade union representative and Labour voter here, not a big fan of keir however this is a fabulous speech one of the best I’ve been in the commons for a long time.

[@mattj5391]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoXTZKuKodh6ipo

[@inchxinchlifesasynch]

Crikey. What must the others have been like.

[@benjibenj7406]

@elf-ovener Tin foil hat wearer

[@benjibenj7406]

@elf-ovener Politicians evade tax, does that mean we shouldnt have taxes?…

[@armadillito]

@elf-ovener Elements of the rules seem ridiculous with hindsight, but faced with a new, unknown pandemic what else could you do? There was a spectrum of compliance, of course, but those who were over cautious in good faith contributed to averting a public health disaster.

[@anarawad6017]

Never really thought too much of Starmer, but this speech was something special

[@kenneththompson8933]

Don't underestimate Kier. He is only now growing into the role after getting rid of Corbyns mess & political views.

[@danke1150]

@@thorn4512 Labour are still the party pushing for more immigration when the majority of the country opposes it, especially the working class. Labour have not been in touch with the electorate in over a century.

[@daveansell1970]

@@danke1150 I think you will find that big parts of the conservative party are pushing for immigration too, because there country is short of many skills. Both parties could have done far more to reduce immigration when part of the EU, because it has many advantages. What brexit will do in the medium to long term might be to change where the immigrants are coming from.

[@danke1150]

@@daveansell1970 I agree, but this has no impact on anything I said. The Conservatives being equally bad doesn't make Labour more in touch with the electorate. The Conservatives advocated for Brexit and immigration restriction, they never acted on it and in fact immigration is higher than ever, but at least they had the decency to lie and pretend they were in favor of popular positions. I am not a Conservative voter or supporter, and I will never be a Labour supporter, unless they return to a genuine working class party, instead of a party of champagne socialists advocating for mass migration and the rainbow agenda. Immigration benefits the elite, it does not benefit the working class and never has. The Bank of England did a study and found that immigration stagnated wages, and then we could look into the disproportionate amount of crime these groups commit (the immigrants from outside of Europe) I don't care to have an immigration debate, it doesn't matter, immigration is not popular among the people so Labour shouldn't be advocating it, even if they could demonstrate it benefiting the economy.

[@daveansell1970]

@@danke1150 immigration does benefit large parts of the working class in various ways. It makes stuff cheaper and more available. It particularly benefits the older working class who either own their own home or have a council house, and will need looking after in their old age, and use the NHS a lot. Oddly those are the ones most against it. It probably not beneficial for young working class without settled accommodation. Labour can't be the party you want it to be without proportional representation, as they aren't going to get into power like that because the traditional working class is a lot smaller than it used to be, and is still shrinking.

[@c.rambaldi6788]

It’s just so sad to know that the same person that asked you to stop ‘living’ was having parties. I was not able to visit my sister before she died of cancer and I was not even able to go to her funeral. The behaviour of this man is heartbreaking. I wish him to go as far away as possible.

[@stuartashbourne-martin9629]

I'm so sorry you had to go through the heartache of losing a a loved one I'm disabled and housebound I only had food from age UK once a week my carer search all over London so I could eat and BJ and co were pissing it up and having nibbles disgusting man disgusting party it's made a mockery of everything this country stands for honesty he wouldn't know the meaning of word honesty you're probably some that load of b******* said it's probably Latin frankly who gives a s*** whether it's Latin or not again I'm so sorry for what you have to go through my heart goes out to you and your family sorry about the polling English but I'm severely dyslexic take care Stuart

[@keplermission4947]

2:13 "But people shouldn't feel guilty, they should feel pride." Well, pride is a sin and you know Starmer is working-class, an ignoble rank of the lower peasantry known for their 'pride and poverty' attitudes. This speech is just what happens when people like Starmer get up and talk, it's reminiscent of Monty Python's Three Yorkshireman sketch but, you know it's not meant to be amusing, it's ignorance and just the usual working-class upstart diatribe.

[@blazzz13]

@@keplermission4947 Talk about a superiority complex.

[@dwaynehicks6714]

Presumably you wouldn't have minded your sister dying that much provided someone somewhere wasn't having a pint?

[@maljohn6584]

Totaly agree with you . I just wish AFTER 63 YEARS ON THIS EARTH. We could have a GOVERNMENT OR PRIMISTER THAT WAS NOT ALL OUT FOR THEM SELVES AND PUT OUR PEPOLE FIRST AND NOT FOR THERE OWN GAIN. The only PRIMISTER in my life time that did that WAS HARROD WILSON. AND I REALY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PARTY ITS THE MAN THATS THE STRENGTH TO OUR COUNTRY . NOT THESES OVER PAID POLITICIANS SUCH AS THE LAST 5 DECADES. OF PRIMISTERS. JUST THINK OF DAVID CAMERON. HE SAID ON NATIONAL TV . IF I GET ELECTED I WILL REDUCE V.A.T FROM 18% TO 16% WHICH HE DID THEN AFTER HE BECAME PRIMISTER A YEAR LATER OR SO HE THEN PUTS IT BACK UP TO 20% . WHY DO WE VOTE IT MAKES NO BLOODY DIFFERENCE THE WORKING CLASS ALL WAYS SUFFERS.

[@patrickhobbs3962]

Heartbreaking comments from people who lost beloved family and friends. My deepest sympathy to you all.

[@secondchance6603]

My father 4th of May My aunt 20th of May My sister 21 of May Non of them died of Covid Funerals attended... none, not allowed.

[@smileydag]

@@secondchance6603 My neices wedding canceled. and my neighbors fathers funeral. My neighbor had an untreated kidney stone for 4 months. My brother also untreated ended up getting new knees AND Ulcer surgery from ODing on pain meds. The amount of unneeded death of sick people that could have been saved is an abomination.

[@NondualChristian]

@@secondchance6603 I’m so sorry you had to go through this.

[@secondchance6603]

@@NondualChristian Thank you.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@secondchance6603 Sorry for your losses. Hope you find some peace. God bless.

[@jackbaynes3959]

Yes, this is Keir's best ever speech! Why? Because every other speech, he spoke like the Leader of the Opposition and a Labour Leader! THIS time he spoke not only like the deserved Prime Minister of our nation, but as if he did more as a PM than Boris ever did!

[@clairewood9607]

Ha ha he will never be a prime minister

[@clairewood9607]

@S Y I take it your a remainer, that’s is sick that comment

[@clairewood9607]

@S Y boo boo, I have been voting for a lot longer, you support paedo hiders then

[@welshlad6427]

I doubt Starmer will ever be PM but for gods sake Boris go please.

[@clairewood9607]

@@welshlad6427 why because he got us through brexit

[@ottconsulting7]

One of the greatest speeches I’ve heard in the House in over 50 years. Starmer clinically, forensically and simply dissected this lethally incompetent goon. A PM in waiting.

[@chrisbuckler9312]

You must have not hear any speeches then. The rich Starmer will never be pm

[@mellophonicproductions411]

Troll!

[@1994raver]

Hopefully not

[@mildlydispleased3221]

​@@chrisbuckler9312Really?

[@Morning404]

A bloodthirsty defender of genocide in gaza. This murdoch puppet should be nowhere near power.

[@MalavitaOfBB]

"..no matter what party you vote for, honesty and decency matter...!!!" So well said, well done Sir!

[@user.--.]

If only he wasn't a huge hypocrite

[@t-and-p]

@@192Nelly What are you basing that assessment on? No prime minister, from any party, has behaved as consistently and repeatedly appallingly as Boris. This tribal crap has to stop. It's not "us vs them", it's what's right vs what's wrong. All the "right vs left" infighting does is turn us on each other and stop us watching the government, so then they can do as they please without consequence. It's why they pit us against each other. It doesn't matter where you sit politically or who you voted for, Boris has taken the mick and needs to go. Politicians only get away with what we let them get away with - so, if we don't hold him to account, then we are essentially saying "do what you like" to whoever is in office.

[@paulmulks]

@@t-and-p Well said 👌🏻

[@stevebrindle1724]

Coming from the twat who pushed the Goebells style big lie around antisemitism and Mr Corbyn the words "honesty and decency" ring hollow!

[@tonymorph3672]

Coming from the Labour Party 😂

[@filiphelset872]

I'm not a labour supporter, but that was a very good speech.

[@jamiegotti8436]

That was one of the best speeches that has come from that house magnificent, got that coward Boris down to a T 👏👏👏

[@JGrant60]

Can’t trust a guy who supports Blair killing a million Iraqis and putting us in the worst economic turmoil the worlds seen

[@patrickmonkman8151]

@@JGrant60 if you're on about starmer he wasn't even a politician until 2015, he was against iraq invasion and wrote about it at the time and took blair to court and won twice...

[@drewbs86]

@@JGrant60 You must be talking about Boris Johnson. Starmer wasn't a politician at the time so didn't get chance to support the Iraq war, while Boris Johnson voted consistently for it.

[@Paddythefriendlykiwi]

@@JGrant60 global economic downtown dude. Of course, the Tories tried to pin it on Labour so they could cripple us with austerity and pocket the revenue from the resulting privatisation. Never let a crisis go to waste.

[@iamXanderJones]

I can't say I'm in the labour camp politically, but Keir was on the money with this one, he's got to go. It's long past time. This is a disgrace that should be taught in schools as a lesson to those that seek to serve their country in the highest office possible. Integrity, and honesty is a hallmark of our culture, and it's time we returned to that tenet.

[@ganeshmullaparthi5201]

100% agree

[@tedm6894]

Why aren't you in the labour camp politically.

[@iamXanderJones]

Thats a very big question to ask haha but the vague and short answer is that my political ideologies doesn't align with Labour

[@ukmud6218]

@@tedm6894 he might mean he's not woke

[@ldorman]

@@ukmud6218 I don't think Labour is woke - SNP definitely is. The only way for change is Labour at the moment - can't be worse then Tory and Labour usually has a track-record of fixing what the Conservative messed up.

[@k.gkasinathan9133]

A great speech by Starmer. He's got my vote.The interesting thing about Starmer's speech is that he chose the topics and phrasing from the perspective of people

[@paulharvey964]

I never thought I would ever say this: Well said, Kier Starmer.

[@philipeaton3102]

@@derekalineal same old rubbish form sir kier he will never have boris job fact

[@OllieGrigg]

@@philipeaton3102 awh is the Tory getting defensive

[@lizcole3975]

Credit where its due kier starmer said it for all the people who lost loved ones he is an ass h

[@lizcole3975]

And thTs saying something to stand by a person who does thT yous are as bad as he is tbink twice about your futures cos noone will vote for yous while hes in power the big twit so get real and dit h bim for your own sakes and jobs.

[@alexcarvalho2175]

The labour didn’t opposed anything the tories did , they were in favour of lockdown and vaccine mandates, what STF you talking about?

[@a120068020]

Starmer quoting Thatcher - a big reach across the room if ever I saw it.

[@davidholt8937]

I liked that part, a clever way to say he was a disgrace even to his own party

[@terencefield3204]

there should be much more across the aisle.

[@Lucretia9000]

@@davidholt8937 It's really a way of saying they've out-cunted thatcher.

[@mosszenbach180]

Starmer is a member of the Trilateral Commission. Checking who are the other members and what they stand for, we have an idea of what kind of Labour he is.

[@DrCrabfingers]

A transparent use of supposed admiration for a former Tory icon as a means of piquing the Tory conscience. Thatcher was, as we all know, prone to white-washing/denying illegal activities of her government to save face. She lied, used misinformation and her own ignorance to deny wrong doing of her own government. I don't think Starmer's speech is particularly good as it was full of conceit. But Johnson IS a bellend and should be replaced. I await the appearance of someone who talks with his/her own voice, without rhetoric...without wanting to appeal to anyone or wanting to sway people politically, someone who simply speaks from their heart.

[@danieloliver4558]

I cant believe he used Thatchers words against him incredible

[@martijnb5887]

He is not appealing to his voters or his MP's he's appealing to the conservative MP's to raise a vote of no confidence internally, so he mentions conservative values and cites conservative leaders.

[@auberginemanproductions1608]

@@martijnb5887 Which is an excellent tactic. The public is already against Boris as are the opposition.

[@qhero4503]

Now that is what you call a leader well done Mr Starmer

[@terryjacob8169]

I'm not a fan of Sir Keir Starmer, but that was a stunning speech. The Conservative Party should do the whole country ( and themselves ) a big favour and swiftly depose Johnson.

[@michaelpeart5460]

Agreed, shame speaker had to interrupt ....but Starmer's major thrust still held

[@SJPDurham]

The whole bloody conservative lot should go.

[@Webby104]

@@SJPDurham no

[@TheFallofTheEleventh]

@@Webby104 yes

[@stuartmitchell3236]

Not every member of the Conservative party is in boris's corner on this. Majority still seem to be but some have already submitted no confidence votes

[@johnwalker2826]

Starmer was superb. Johnson and his motly crew clearly on the ropes, yet again. Bojo simply has no shame. His entitlement is breathtaking. During Starmer's speech, the Tory ranks were silenced, even they are ashamed of the Prime Minister.

[@markhannam7144]

What a dreadful rambling speech by Starmer ,droning on and on so boring like a kid in the playground

[@sueaustin1382]

@@markhannam7144 that's the thing about home truths. Not nice to hear are they?

[@markhannam7144]

@@sueaustin1382 But Sue it just seems all so petty when there are bigger concerns like an impending war . Is that all Keir Starmer can come up with ,I hope Boris rides out the storm as the alternative will be disastrous

[@sueaustin1382]

@@markhannam7144 who made everything petty? Johnson did. He spent hours at that £2million lectern telling us all to obey the rules, knowing full well he wasn't going to. We need a centrist govt, no extremes. Currently at least half the population has no voice at all, yet we are all suffering from this govt.

[@kevinwells768]

@@markhannam7144 seems you have a minority view...but you are ofcourse entitled to it whilst we still are allowed to express our opinions. Populism goes hand-in-hand with authoritarianism and corruption, which is where this country is heading if the current govt continues on its current trajectory.

[@TheOriginalGeekyNoob]

Not usually a fan Keir, but, fair play - that was a belter, good work.

[@osamafarooq1669]

Even better then when he said Blair deserved to be knighted.

[@senseofthecommonman]

For the first time he seems like a leader. Well done to whoever wrote it for him.

[@riderskater7248]

Stunning speaking ability. He will be a wonderful Prime Minister.

[@TK-ec5bv]

You puffed on the crack pipe.

[@zog97xy]

@@TK-ec5bv You lost.

[@TK-ec5bv]

​@@zog97xyGo puff your crack pipe.

[@marthashandley2637]

A man without shame. Well that about wraps it up nicely. Great speech.

[@ollys1012]

@@thorn4512 At what point was he friends with Jimmy Saville? He was the guy in charge of the CPS when they brought the case against him. He personally ordered an investigation into the cases against Jimmy Saville so that the CPS could work in a more efficient manner to get his cases to trial with the sufficient evidence

[@tanager123]

Corrupt PM and party need to go once and for all.Then parliament can get on with other things including tackling gas and electric increases which worry most in the UK

[@SJPDurham]

Correct. PM AND PARTY!

[@BucBoydy]

Watched this live in my politics class. The silence spoke more words than the normal barbarous shouting. The torries listened to Kier, whether they wanted him to be right or not. Starmer was right here. Boris has to go

[@71hammyman]

@@bond8436 your comments are unbelievably embarrassing and extremely ignorant.

[@matthew6613]

No he doesn't, dock him a weeks wages and move the f@#k on with life.

[@amayesingnathan]

@@71hammyman look at their name, they're obviously just a blatant troll trying to get reactions

[@neelamacwan9931]

Boris stays for a long time coming. We love Boris.

[@joemama6734]

@@matthew6613 The ministerial code states if a prime minister lies to parliament he should resign so…

[@kisherefilm]

Morals, values, fairness, respect, professionalism and integrity… non of them evident in our current government. Absolutely disgusting

[@luckykitten55]

And that’s the lot of them. When we dismiss the majority of them, the sh* t will disappear

[@luckykitten55]

@@Tipo-F120b, excellent summary of exactly what kind of politicians we have. I am hoping that the readers of this post will absorb the true horror of our political system

[@ezriderzzr7104]

And exactly why Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland will be gone in the next 10 years, leaving little England with nothing.

[@luckykitten55]

Totally agree but add that it is all politicians from all sides, with few exceptions!

[@luckykitten55]

Tipo, again absolutely spot on! Wish people would do some research instead of bleating on endlessly about total rubbish

[@my_adventures67]

If this isn’t tearing a leader to shreds, then I don’t know what is. Nice work sir Keir, from Australia.

[@ClipFaceGun]

The absolute Plank was partying and having gatherings himself. Hypocrite!!

[@itsoliver.3399]

aussie govt tore themselves apart not allowing people to leave for 2 years!

[@my_adventures67]

@@itsoliver.3399 I agree. Plus our response here from the LNP Federal government has been a disgrace from the start

[@bourbonyoung6237]

@@itsoliver.3399 How so?

[@bourbonyoung6237]

@Purple Akie What story did it tell?

[@ricky18171]

I’m no Kier Starmer fan but that was pretty good. If you’re a Tory back bencher listening to that I don’t see how you can’t question his leadership now.

[@solarpoweredliability4402]

Because 1 good speech doesn’t make you a leader… he is just saying what everyone wants to hear

[@kevinwells768]

@@solarpoweredliability4402 and saying it eloquently, rather better than most can.

[@Loganwolfen]

@@solarpoweredliability4402 yet Boris is leader with 0 good speeches

[@kelly4187]

It was a damn good speech, and he has the integrity a leader should have, but the party he presides over is still rocked with a civil war between far left revolutionaries, and a sensible (and electable) centre-left element. The fact he hasn't seen the light and kicked the far left to the kerb, shows that he wouldn't be a good prime minister. Did you see their last conference? I don't want that party behind the wheel.

[@Marvhead]

@@solarpoweredliability4402 saying what everyone wants to hear is usually what Boris does.

[@timothybrockbank7474]

I can’t believe that the front bench are laughing it’s disgraceful behavior

[@MedievalFolkDance]

I can. They've been doing it since they sat down.

[@sweeta17]

@@MedievalFolkDance they seem to be experts in mocking with laughing but they must be embarrassed surely .

[@lovejetfuel4071]

They would not be laughing if a general election was being held in a weeks time

[@donaldellis3609]

They have been taking the wee wee all the way through, typical of the type isn't it fck you lot were alright!!

[@MedievalFolkDance]

@@sweeta17 No, they are just laughing even harder knowing there's nothing anyone can do about it. They own Cressida, they own the MET. Right now, the calls to wait for the results of the MET investigation might as well be saying "Wait for Cressida Dick to fall in line" and then forget about it, like good little proletariats.

[@olddeuteranomaly5112]

Remember this at election time.

[@BoninBrighton]

We all did!

[@andydudley1775]

we did.

[@chrisstucker1813]

@@BoninBrighton who is “all”? They barely got any votes lol

[@VinsLeMans]

I can’t believe we live in a systems where a prime minister could still somehow keep his job after all those allegations That’s how week our democracy is

[@Marvin-dg8vj]

The voters will decide differently though.

[@casteretpollux]

Yes. It's very dangerous that it's tolerated.

[@beyond1957]

It is a sad indictment of our society.

[@peakyparttimers9362]

I'm not a labour supporter but it was a excellent speech well done.

[@carolynwestlake7670]

I hope you will be persuaded😊😊

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

But a total waste of parliamentary time.

[@47fortyseven47]

@@carolynwestlake7670 the last time labour had power this country went to shit just as bad as the Tories have done.

[@bruhbruh2290]

@@carolynwestlake7670 nah, we believe in science and basic biology

[@jackking9271]

No it wasnt

[@marks.6480]

Interesting that the Tory benches were very quiet during Starner's speech. One would expect lots of heckling as usual. Perhaps they feel that the wind has turned against BoJo?

[@harrymitchell3885]

even if it were my job, i couldn’t help but stay silent. what would you even say?

[@tim40gabby25]

Spot on. The wind now blows ill. He might even resign.

[@neelamacwan9931]

no way

[@tim40gabby25]

@@neelamacwan9931 If he thinks that action will allow history to judge him less unfavourably, he might.. but I agree that's not the way to bet :)

[@MrBarrynicholas]

I never thought he had it in him. Well done. That was excellent.

[@_yiannis]

Why did you think so?

[@MrBarrynicholas]

@@gpw203 Nothing to do with left or right, it was pointing a finger at the lack of respect the Prime Minister has for this country and the general public, including you.

[@MrBarrynicholas]

@@gpw203 Push aside all your biased views, it was the message that counts. Stop trying to deflect and belittle it.

[@MrBarrynicholas]

@@gpw203 People have been pushed around for nearly two years by this government and their pathetic rules. When the person making the rules breaks them, people have a right to feel insulted. Boris doesn't give a toss what people think and it appears you don't either.

[@MrBarrynicholas]

@@gpw203 You need to read other people's comments on this thread to get a better understanding of our feelings.

[@samcollins6394]

The best parliamentary speech I have witnessed in many many years.

[@TheIroningSheik]

wow your bar must be set extremely low

[@amradio57]

@@TheIroningSheik Your username is so fucking funny... So embarrassing hahaha

[@zpetraki5015]

Yes the many years of his guilty silence the leading opposition

[@amradio57]

@@zpetraki5015 explain ? Very poorly worded

[@thechristianworker6718]

Starmer is a con artist just like bozo.

[@zzenonncustomerservice2002]

Wow i watched this 2 times and its touching , lost my uncle in covid , both grandparents and got seriously ill myself .

[@xdude57]

Sorry to hear that mate. Because they didn’t treat the illness at home. No antivirals, they were no protocol to treat the virus at home. We’re sent to hospital to die. That’s the real scandal here . Lockdown made very little difference. Once again, sorry for your loss

[@EmmaSElisabet]

I'm so sorry for your loss,

[@riverlodge]

@@samplechannel2fiyd5idjfufjfud very sympathetic...... says much about you

[@dancoleman8234]

Watched this live and it had a profound impact on me. I've been following this scandal with interest over the past few weeks but never really assessed how it impacted and affected me directly until I heard Keir's words yesterday. Last March my dad suffered an accident in the family home that left him in hospital for 3 months in an ICU before he sadly passed away in the June. My family and I were only allowed to see him for 1 hour, every other day and only one person per visit - so that meant I could only see him once every 10 days or so, and without the support of the rest of my family while my dad physically and mentally deteriorated over his 3 month stay. We really appreciated the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford for showing discretion to allow us to visit him as I understand that is more than what other families got. But after hearing Keir speak yesterday, and the weight of his words, it made me frustrated that I was restricted to seeing my dad only once every 10 days for 1 hour, with time slipping away for the both us, while rules and restrictions seemingly didn't apply at no.10. His speech really drew me in and made me saw how what's happened in Westminster over the past few weeks really does matter to everyone. I watched this scandal play out with an almost TV drama interest but now I feel really personally impacted and hurt by how this PM bats and fobs off this country, and laughs in the face of the suggestion he ought to take personal responsibility.

[@jordytea2089]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@DrRussell]

As someone who had the opportunity to care for his late Father, I’m sorry you didn’t have the privilege to do the same. I wish you the strength to face your grief and I trust it will galvanise you to worthy pursuits.

[@marycooper2]

I am sorry for you loss, hope you are holding up well

[@MiddletoM]

@@jordytea2089 I hate the way religions prey on the vulnerable

[@lizcole3975]

Easy answer dont vote conservitive

[@woollyted1666]

Occasionally a speech is made that will be remembered. This is one of those.

[@Itsclarkew7]

First time Starmer has done a speech that has caught my attention. The thatcher quote burned hard.

[@bmg2507]

That was a great move to include that

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

He's been not too bad, this one was a gut punch though..

[@stevebrown5430]

Kudos to Keir. A brilliant speech. Unfortunately BoJo will take no notice of the report and will try and ride out this storm.

[@Nige.]

Most will have forgotten about this by the next election. Long live Boris!

[@sturdywordy1158]

That's what every Political leader would do!

[@heatherhoole8084]

Missing the whole point of this, the whole covid fraud was tyranny and Starmer would still gave us locked down now. They all come from the swamp Jimmy Saville inhabited eh Starmer?

[@stevebrown5430]

@@heatherhoole8084 - Labour voted with the government on COVID. If they hadn’t Boris would not have got plan B through Parliament. The jibe about JS was also another Boris mis-truth

[@stevebrown5430]

@@Nige. - not so sure. You could be right but I know a number of Tory voters who will not vote for him again

[@Patterrz]

Nailed it, get Boris out asap

[@seanbrogan8667]

Jacob Rheese Mogg?

[@darrenll9994]

@@seanbrogan8667 shit i hope not

[@kennethwbedford9051]

JRM for PM

[@DKTronics70]

@@kennethwbedford9051 JRM for the noose.

[@tpakzone]

Instead of asking to get Boris out. Why dont you ask how “deadly” this so called virus really is/was? 12 parties zero deaths. What does that tell you?? All these counter speeches and slander are a farce of the highest order. If you followed these “rules” then the jokes on you. There’s no pride in letting loved ones die alone without questioning the narrative.

[@mrtom2854]

Side note, every single Tory shown on screen, bar Rishi Sunak, was sitting without a mask. By comparison, the only Labour MP not wearing a mask was Kier Starmer, who was speaking.

[@chrisbuckler9312]

That's because labour are all show. They didn't wear a single mask at their parties conference just a few weeks before now did they?😂

[@donovanemery597]

Tories are a stain on the nation

[@paul.5976]

Possibly the best damming speech I've ever seen.

[@Daniel-df3bh]

@@thorn4512 find another boot to lick

[@danielcooke9974]

@@thorn4512 that defence is poor, sorry for killing him your honor but I was eating bread sticks at the time.

[@riffraff9506]

@@thorn4512 you're told to think like that. Use your own brain, if you have one.

[@anncothromoir1018]

Guessing you haven’t seen too many then.

[@riffraff9506]

@@thorn4512 and you bend over for Boris. 🤣

[@cp4512]

A good speech from a leader who is speaking for the whole country. Johnson is a shameless buffoon shaking his head; he shows no remorse for his selfish actions during lockdown.

[@dorbid]

First speech by a politician in a while that has made me proud to be British. 🇬🇧

[@ryanc3687]

Catch a grip mate, all politicians are a different cheek of the same arse.

[@andyxstitch]

Be grateful not proud. It's a privilege not an accomplishment and of course the speech was written to cater to the emotional feelings of people sensitive to patriotic sentiment so they can get as many people to listen and agree as possible

[@chrism6315]

@@ryanc3687 That's a lie you've been fed by the worst to tar the better. No ones perfect and there are rotten eggs in every party, but to compare them to this tory lot is farcical

[@johnthomson2164]

Excellent

[@andrewtucker94]

@@ryanc3687 Bullshit, that's the easy way to think but it's incorrect. It makes a huge difference, from local level all the way up, just who we choose to lead us.

[@cleopatrawf]

Don't normally think much of Starmer but credit where due, it was a very good speech.

[@Vinyltoast]

For the record, I do not like Kier or The Labour party in any way, but this is a pretty powerful and well written speech, perfectly outlining the frustrations of many in the UK.

[@domefford864]

Yet the tories are up 3 points in the polls

[@tommiac3214]

Far left? Lmao. Behave.

[@domefford864]

@S Y 5 points after all this scandal? Labour are finished as a credible opposition.

[@domefford864]

@S Y the tories won by 80 seats and here you are blaming the sun! Ever thought it’s people like you that surf the internet throwing out childish insults that puts people of from either Considering labour?…..no of course you haven’t. You’re never wrong.

[@dyent]

​@@domefford864 There's your problem right there. Who you vote for should be a matter of policy, not personality or party loyalty. Do the research, read the election manifestos if need be. Democracy requires an *informed* electorate to work properly. An uninformed electorate is a recipe for disaster - like, it's literally how Hitler got into power.

[@engleberteverything421]

How do we get to the point where a labour leader quotes Margaret Thatcher?

[@abdulmismail]

That was my first thought - but then, remember, the audience wasn't us. It was the Conservative MPs who often cited Thatcher, and by doing what he did, Starmer forced the issue, i.e. by pointing out that what the Government are doing are effectively contrary to Thatcher's own philosophy. So, in a way, it was very clever (even though I don't particularly like Starmer).

[@engleberteverything421]

@@abdulmismail that's very true

[@suzilouden5964]

@@abdulmismail sometimes "liking" someone isn't the issue at hand.

[@leehargreaves7473]

The Thatcher reference was aimed at the Etonians who still think of her, as they roger their missus.

[@archvaldor]

New Labour were actually very keen on her. She even visited no 10 when Brown was in charge.

[@stevep7950]

That's what you get with a seasoned prosecutor. Looking the accused in the face and telling the truth to all who can listen in a measured and powerful way.

[@icdgyixifyinstereo]

He did not do very well with the Jimmy Savile case, did he?

[@photoisca7386]

A "seasoned prosecutor" responsible for ignoring some of the worst crimes because it wouldn't suit his "woke" agenda.

[@Bloomazz]

@S Y If he's so honest why does he say men have a cervix?

[@ItsSVO]

@@icdgyixifyinstereo ahh the conspiracy theory that has been proven false with no credible evidence right? Starmer was not one of those involved in that. Sometimes buddy you should learn to critically think for yourself outside of your own bias and stop believing everything you read without bothering to fact check it, look how easy it was for you to be manipulated, scary,

[@seanjonesy180]

@@icdgyixifyinstereo that all ya got..?even the bots have given up on their tory bosses

[@dallasjamison5026]

One of the most eloquent and heartfelt speeches I've ever seen. As an American, his comment that the PM's lack of integrity and character is priced in, reminds me of our experience with Trump. Too many people lowered their leadership standards. Thank God we voted him out of office.

[@robinpopps189]

Don't make assumptions without fully knowing who our Primeminister is. Keir Starmer and the media are working hand in glove with one another to oust a very intelligent primeminister who simply doesn't fit in with their game plan.

[@mkaykaykayy]

election was stolen, the world knows this. Trump won.

[@benedekgabor.]

I fucking hope that you guys will keep him out of office for the next term too.

[@tismeagen684]

Not Kier Starmer's biggest fan but he got this speech bang on the button, highlighted all the right points. Boris isn't fit to run a country club never mind a country.

[@CarlosWillis]

Why are you not a fan? Pretty sure he could do a better job than the buffoon we have right now given the opportunity. We need change. I hope we get labour in 2024 because we've seen enough from the conservatives who pander to the rich and smash everyone else

[@davidhughes8897]

@@CarlosWillis he's going to get my vote this time I haven't voted at all since corbyn led Labour as I felt that was to far left so just didn't vote n don't regret it but I would vote for a trained chimp to get this fool out

[@davetdowell]

It's a bit rich though, coming from a man who directed the CPS to ignore the law with regards to Child Sexual Exploitation. Boris had some parties, he allowed the continued sexual abuse of thousands of children. Neither of them are fit to run a country, but only one allowed young girls to be f***ed up for life.

[@rickykilby4672]

Never mind a country club, he couldn't run a bath.

[@user.--.]

@@CarlosWillis He couldn't though and he never will get the chance 🤣🤣🤣

[@dawn5227]

I dont particularly like Starmer but this statement does reflect everything I feel about this government. Hes absolutely right in all he said here.

[@Eli-pi4eh]

100%. Not a massive fan either, but it’s like he said: no matter your party or politics, this shouldn’t happen. I don’t like the Tories, but this is only making their reputation worse and they should boot him out for their own sake.

[@glazierblue573]

Boris, how dare you pass off your selfish, crimal behaviour for stupidity like you are expecting to qualify for disability parking! How dare you indulge your addiction for money at the expense of the people! How dare you skirt around your financial and moral responsibility like they dont matter! How dare you just waltz onto tv and lie about everything, again! Treating us like we are stupid! How dare you inflict insult after causing so much injury while people died alone! How dare you take the food out of the mouths of children while you rolls in money. How dare you take away our right to protest... And how are you subject the country to this embarrassment and cruelty! How dare you even show his face or even speak in a condescending tone, you jackass! And that goes for the rest of your pack of lying Yes men!

[@DaleLadDaz]

Im a massive fan, that speech was pure statesman

[@Dalgety4]

Truly the first time that Mr Starmer has impressed me in the way that he delivered his point. More of the same please.

[@JGlennFL]

Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg (who have now even lost their seats) sitting on the front bench next to the defeated Rishi Sunak. This is great to go back and watch in July, 2024!

[@simonthomas5367]

Stunning. One of the best speeches in the history of the House.

[@bigjob7551]

You are joking right!?

[@araptorofnote5938]

Any fool can deliver a negative speech. Even Abbott sounded good today if you disregard her words.

[@frankiesanuk]

You need to read some real speeches not a speech about cake

[@eoghanc1212]

This is the first time that Starmer is speaking like a human rather that just a lawyer. You can hear it in his voice and it does actually make him 10x more likable than usual.

[@snakeplissken5480]

and 10 * 0 = ??

[@jacknesbitt240]

@@snakeplissken5480 Boris is nothing more than a miserable worm and deserves none of the praise he has ever gotten, look past your apparent dislike of kier and think about what you would do if the parties were switched - no doubt you would be as angry as we all are. Wisen up.

[@snakeplissken5480]

@@jacknesbitt240 that we have doris on one side keir on the other as some form of choice just shows us the completely rotten state of british politics

[@alexanderjemmett820]

His PR team have been getting him better acting classes, that's all "sir" Kier would be 10 times as authoritarian as Boris, and lord knows I'm no fan of Boris either

[@bomma2694]

@@snakeplissken5480 EXACTLY 🤘👍

[@user-yl9wg6mx9h]

Boris has no honour, and by not acting against hi, the entire Government and the Conservative Party are proving the same. Excellent speech by you Keir.

[@methanedirigible]

@Purple Akie nice. Mature 👍

[@tommcglone2867]

And THIS is why Keir is now PM. Front and centre in the brokering of the Good Friday Agreement, exceptional service in the Crown Court as Chief Prosecutor, rebuilt the Labour Party and now has the keys to No. 10.

[@paulmurray8922]

WOW! Simply, wow! Didn't have reason to think that Starmer had it in him but that speech is the definition of tearing a new one.

[@stuartparker6838]

Tearing a new one for what?

[@nigget-tv-videos4135]

after all this time, he only shone when someone is totally bang to rights, he has been a big disappointment . and his private poll numbers are as bad as boris at present and boris is at his lowest. and the labour party over all polls only top when tory fails and not because they are good. every dog has its day and starmer mutt was today

[@monkeyfunk8371]

You know what happened after he sat down dont you? Boris cut Starmer down to size by raising the point that it was Starmer that failed to prosecute Saville. I think what it would be best to conclude is that neither are suitable for leading the country. One of them is utterly self centered and had been all his life and the other is such an establishment stooge that he allowed a serial pedo that had been allowed to operate for years and had many friends in high places, including Buckingham Palace, to escape justice. Like i say neither is suitable to run the country

[@karicreates7668]

Sounded almost like something Angela Raynor would have said, but without the passion

[@Nathan-rk1vo]

@@monkeyfunk8371 neither, I couldn't agree more

[@jackprior6088]

Fair play to him, sounded like it came from the heart which is unlike an MP 😂

[@Sandhoeflyerhome]

Actually this is not even a storm in a tea cup. It's a nothing burger. I could not give a stuff if the hard worked PM has can in the garden. I refuse to get excited. This happened some time ago, and I do remember Starmer photographed in labours HQ holding a can of beer. The same thing indeed. Photographed through a window, which he went on to denie. This is just taking advantage of a minor infraction, a political try on. This is dressed up as a serious matter, which is a matter of very little import.

[@yongkhiangng1882]

Sir Keir, this one from Indonesia. Thank you for the speech. The words you said apply to every politicians, not only in UK, but everywhere.

[@bavros1998]

What a great speech! Congratulations for a politician like Keir Starmer with greetings from Germany.

[@tomtresco2952]

I pity Germany

[@bavros1998]

@Road Rover A good thing is that not everybody over there is considered an idiot. So you‘re quite an exception.

[@debramoss2267]

One of the finest speeches of authenticity and clarity of purpose the House has witnessed. My esteem for The Right Honourable Mr. Starmer has rocketed. This is what our country deserves. We are not someone's rich pickings, we are their employers and the 'work' is beyond criminality- it touches the realms of evildoing.

[@Amrah75]

The literal definition of evil is immoral and wicked. How strange.

[@rl9legend770]

Purposely prepared speech by controlled opposition Nothing to see here...

[@yamatok9429]

The real crime is not party celebration...its the£ billions stolen ...Starmer is not brave enough to even mention the corruption during the pandemic

[@MrAoldham]

Starmer wouldn't be too bad a PM, but i couldn't vote for a party who follows critical race theory and identity politics.

[@paulweir5031]

@@MrAoldham Which, not who.

[@federicoprice2687]

Sir Keir Starmer's reply to Boris Johnson's "apology" is indeed very powerful, dignified and commendable. I pray that those who suffered, lost loved ones and made huge sacrifices during lockdowns receive some solace from his speech, and know that not all politicians are as ruthlessly selfish, self serving and smug as Johnson is. As a lifelong Conservative voter with 35 years of Service to the Crown, I will never, ever again cast my vote for ANY of these leeches whilst they remain in office. I find it absolutely appalling and debasing that we've come to this. If Johnson had an ounce of moral fibre, dignity, humility, contrition, penance and integrity, he would have made a sincere apology and then resigned. But of course, he didn't. Moreover, Johnson just couldn't resist bragging and lying about vaccine rollouts, fastest growth in the G7, building hospitals etc. Johnson has no moral compass, no sense of shame, altruism, morality or decency. That he clings to his office like a parasitic limpit just proves what a contemptible and worthless nonentity he is. He doesn't serve the nation, he serves himself. If his own MPs don't evict him from No 10 pretty damn quickly, then the voting public MUST.

[@martinross5521]

Fine words Sir, I agree with you completely. We have to watch while Tory MPs decide whether to continue to underwrite this vile person’s antics or dispose of him. Then there are local and NI elections to add pressure if they are too cowardly to act immediately.

[@justsomebloke6784]

My 88 year old father finds himself in the same position for the same reasons. Whilst I disagree with his and your party affiliation, I feel for your sadness and disappointment with Johnson, and the Conservatives as a party for their lack of backbone in dealing with the rot that has become so blatant. We the people, whether supporters of Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem or any other party, have all been let down together. Let's remember that: we would do well as a population to pull together irrespective of political standpoint in order to re-create the UK as a country worth living in. Our politicians can't seem to do it.

[@K8Stuff]

The most frustrating thing is that next general elections aren’t for another two years and our local ones were last year. All I can do is watch :(

[@martinross5521]

@@K8Stuff and write to your MP to note the shameful standards of conduct in the HoC, especially the Speaker not calling out Bodger’s lying and false accusations (Starmer failed to prosecute Savile, a common right wing trope, and saying the Opposition front bench are all on drugs). Just two of multiple lies yesterday.

[@JLaw954]

Well said.

[@TheOrangeGodOfTheSkies]

Fantastic speech, to quote Margaret Thatcher a stone hard tory in his words was a perfect way of solidifying it. The stunned silence from the Tory bench is a deep sign that they know they've done wrong.

[@METALFREAK03]

Not sure how that makes it a brilliant speech, he had to use another party's leader in the past to back it up. No passion, No facts, all hearsay and rhetoic spinning the media's obsession with anti toryism and anti establishment. Like they have been doing for the last 10 years. It hasn't worked and never will. No one will vote for a lawyer as their leader.

[@YourXavier]

@@METALFREAK03 No passion? No facts? Maybe you should rewind the video and actually listen this time.

[@paulcaswell2813]

@@YourXavier Don't try: the aptly-named Frank Spencer is one of those who will believe black is white for ever, if spouted by a Conservative.

[@IAmAshleyBailez]

Coming back to this with Sir Kier Starmer as the Prime Minister

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Excellent speech and great summary of how we all feel about Jonson and those in his orbit.

[@HungryWalkerSubcribe]

And boris is still going to survive

[@tomwright9904]

It's not how I feel. To be clear I think johnson's behaviour is terrible. But I think the rules were genuinely disgusting and that we shouldn't be proud.

[@terryhorne2582]

Not all of us.

[@davidsmith5523]

@@tomwright9904 who signed off those rules though?

[@Neil-qg9cw]

@@tomwright9904 Boris's Government literally crafted those rules 🤦‍♂️

[@kevinbaird7277]

I left Labour many years ago as they lost their way and I couldn't vote for a shambles, under Keir's leadership labour have a person who is articulate, intelligent and a powerful dispatch box speaker, if he can continue in this thread of devastating the Tories and remind us all they are not a force for our good, then Labour can look forward to maybe gaining traction in gaining a majority in this place and lead the country in a manner we can all recognise and benefit from instead of a tiny percentage of the population benefiting keeping this oaf in office with his sticky friends, carry on keir, we have your back.

[@BU4U]

"defending the indefensible" Summed up in just THREE words.

[@grahamturner1290]

And supporting the insupportable.

[@gaurasrspublishing]

I've always thought Starmer was just bland old grey, but that was a truly powerful speech.

[@davidgregory8089]

I have never been a Labour supporter, I admit this speach was spot on.

[@randomdudeRULES]

Let's hope you were anything but a conservative supporter

[@vickiebrown6815]

@@randomdudeRULES Whatever anyone supported....I have never seen a period where so many despised a party leader. This is not even a Conservative government an absolute disgrace and embarrassment.

[@MedievalFolkDance]

The greatest speech of the day was Ian Blackford refusing to cow tow to paltry rules and withdraw claiming PM Johnson had willingly misled parliament.

[@adrianevitts1799]

I know that Keir Starmer is insufficiently leftwing for many in the Labour movement, but that was a great speech. Starmer offers what is so badly needed in these times, and that is regular forensic dissection of a Prime Minister who is easily the worst of my lifetime.

[@andrewtongue7084]

The worst in anyone's lifetime - & in British Political history for that matter, Adrian...

[@anxiousmindmusic]

He is insufficiently left wing for me, but a Labour government led by Starmer beats any Tory government surely? We are hamstrung by our own ideals too often

[@openshutterfilms]

Completely agree @anxious mind music

[@theswagman1263]

@@anxiousmindmusic at this point it's just harm reduction. Even though labour in general have gone pretty soft since Blair imo, I couldn't not go and vote out of guilt of potentially letting the Tories stay in. we need proportional representation tho so people can actually vote for parties that represent them

[@keikoandgilly]

I’m centrist left, and Starmer is alright in my book.

[@JsbsbJnshayah]

I didn’t vote for him but I have been impressed with his first few days in office. No idea if he will be a success but I think he truly respects the trust the public has given him. That is something I respect.