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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 17h

The Tories are at war with themselves

Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet is a cacophony of contradictions

📫 Today’s Morning Call, with @georgeeaton.bsky.social

The Tories are at war with themselves

Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet is a cacophony of contradictions

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 1d

Is the Mel Stride saying he would raise income tax the same Mel Stride who was offering tax cuts yesterday? www.cityam.com/mel-stride-i...

Mel Stride: I would raise income tax in Rachel Reeves’ position

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said he would raise income taxes if he were in Rachel Reeves’ current position.

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 1d

"Andy Burnham is that rare thing at Conservative conference: a politician with power."

📫 Today’s Morning Call, with @georgeeaton.bsky.social: Andy Burnham returns to the fray

Andy Burnham returns to the fray

The mayor used his Conservative fringe appearances to excoriate Westminster over tax and social care.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 1d

Andy Burnham on the Conservative fringe:

- Complains that he has to “remake the case for devolution” to Whitehall “every single week“.

- Calls for higher property taxes. “How can it be justified that council tax has not been revalued since 1991?” www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Andy Burnham returns to the fray

The mayor used his Conservative fringe appearances to excoriate Westminster over tax and social care.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 2d

Stumbled upon a Ouija board at Tory conference.

But the serious answer to what Thatcher would make of tax rises is “does anyone remember the 1981 Budget?”

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 2d

It’s actually a picture of Claude Begle, the former chair of Swiss Post. www.flickr.com/photos/horas...

Claude Begle, Chairman, Swiss Post - How might the world economy evolve in the next 6 to 12 months - at the 2008 Horasis Global China Business Meeting

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 2d

This isn’t a picture of Mel Stride and the shadow chancellor being misidentified on ConHome feels quite indicative of where the Tories are at.

Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 2d

Not sure I would have gone with headline - unless I actually wanted people to laugh out loud....

Mel Stride: Conservatives are the only people who tell the truth, and have a plan for growth that means something | Conservative Home

It falls to us, the Conservatives, to win back the country’s trust and reverse the economic vandalism of this Labour government. We can and we will.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 2d

The danger for the Tories is simple irrelevance – on a party conference that resembles a museum. www.newstatesman.com/politics/con...

The danger for the Tories is simple irrelevance

The party is trapped in a pincer movement between Reform and the Lib Dems with no clear route out

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 2d

The Conservative Party is trapped in a pincer movement between Reform and the Lib Dems with no clear route out

📫 Today’s Morning Call, with @georgeeaton.bsky.social: The danger for the Tories is simple irrelevance

The danger for the Tories is simple irrelevance

The party is trapped in a pincer movement between Reform and the Lib Dems with no clear route out

www.newstatesman.com

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 2d

The danger for the Tories is simple irrelevance – on a party conference that resembles a museum. www.newstatesman.com/politics/con...

The danger for the Tories is simple irrelevance

The party is trapped in a pincer movement between Reform and the Lib Dems with no clear route out

www.newstatesman.com

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 5d

Kemi Badenoch is appealing to voters who don’t exist – why her new anti-green crusade won't save her. www.newstatesman.com/politics/con...

Kemi Badenoch’s anti-green crusade won’t save her

The Conservative leader is trying to lead a country that does not exist.

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 5d

The Conservative leader is trying to lead a country that does not exist.

📫 Today’s Morning Call, with @georgeeaton.bsky.social: Kemi Badenoch’s anti-green crusade won’t save her

Kemi Badenoch’s anti-green crusade won’t save her

The Conservative leader is trying to lead a country that does not exist.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 5d

Kemi Badenoch is appealing to voters who don’t exist – why her new anti-green crusade won't save her. www.newstatesman.com/politics/con...

Kemi Badenoch’s anti-green crusade won’t save her

The Conservative leader is trying to lead a country that does not exist.

www.newstatesman.com

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Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 6d

It may be true. The last time she checked might have been at 22:30 on referendum night when all they had counted were a couple of boxes from North Antrim.

George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 6d

Kemi Badenoch saying “the last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave” is so on-brand it hurts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Kemi Badenoch mistakenly says NI voted in favour of Brexit

In a BBC NI interview, the Tory leader said the

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 6d

Kemi Badenoch saying “the last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave” is so on-brand it hurts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Kemi Badenoch mistakenly says NI voted in favour of Brexit

In a BBC NI interview, the Tory leader said the

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 6d

Today's Morning Call reveals Keir Starmer's first words after his conference speech: “That was me”. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Has Keir Starmer picked the wrong battle?

MPs from left and right fear the Prime Minister has set himself up for failure.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 6d

Today's Morning Call reveals Keir Starmer's first words after his conference speech: “That was me”. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Has Keir Starmer picked the wrong battle?

MPs from left and right fear the Prime Minister has set himself up for failure.

www.newstatesman.com

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 7d

Miliband’s speech championed a class-conscious environmentalism.

Lengthy section on unionisation of the green energy sector (something Unite/GMB critics have pushed for).

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 7d

The five lessons of Labour conference

Keir Starmer’s political headaches are far from over.

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The five lessons of Labour conference

Keir Starmer’s political headaches are far from over.

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · 8d

Keir Starmer shows he is up for the fight

The Prime Minister sought to defy doubters with his most authentic and passionate speech

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Keir Starmer shows he is up for the fight

The Prime Minister sought to defy doubters with his most authentic and passionate speech

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 8d

Keir Starmer shows that he is up for the fight – why that was the best and most authentic speech that he’s given as PM. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Keir Starmer shows he is up for the fight

The Prime Minister sought to defy doubters with his most authentic and passionate speech

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 8d

Keir Starmer shows that he is up for the fight – why that was the best and most authentic speech that he’s given as PM. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Keir Starmer shows he is up for the fight

The Prime Minister sought to defy doubters with his most authentic and passionate speech

www.newstatesman.com