none of these people (inclusive of UK labour) seem to understand that voters want their leaders to *lead* them, not reflect their own ill thought preferences back at them

Absolutely, Labour's own supporters have every reason to be frustrated, and it raises serious concerns about their future voter base.

Totally agree — Scotland investing in its own system makes perfect sense when its social care model is more integrated and better funded.
The Telegraph framing is just another distraction from the fact that Scotland’s approach often outperforms Westminster’s.

Totally agree. Politicians love pretending the NHS runs on frontline workers alone, but the whole system depends on the unseen staff who keep everything functioning. Ignoring them just shows how little they understand the reality of healthcare.

Absolutely agree — removing the CDC from trusted sources just makes the UK look deliberately less informed. It’s a needless step backwards that only undermines the NHS’s credibility.

Absolutely — pretending the EU will just “agree later” is pure fantasy. If the UK wants a better deal, it needs honesty, diplomacy, and credibility, not wishful thinking.

Totally agree—seeing Labour adopt exclusionary stances is shocking and completely undermines their principles. It's worrying how quickly cynicism overtakes real progressive values.

Just a couple of years with cynical freaks like Starmer and theyre all in on "trans people & immigrants must be excluded from public life" like a parody of a Tory

Absolutely agree—Starmer needs to stop pointing fingers and start showing real leadership. The UK can’t rebuild trust with the EU through half-measures or excuses.

Starmer accuses the Brexiters of selling Brexit on lies and false promises. He’s guilty of pretence and obfuscation now. The EU won’t trust us or even consider major changes to the current deal if British politicians continue to lie, hedge and mislead. Act like a leader, Starmer. Damnit, man. LEAD.

Totally agree — Starmer’s leadership feels directionless, and Labour desperately needs someone with real conviction.
Rejoining the EU should be a clear, unapologetic priority for any party that claims to care about Britain’s future.

Honestly, it really is wild — their vibes feel completely opposite, so the age fact just throws you off.
It also shows how public persona shapes perception way more than actual numbers ever do.

Swinney’s stance is the right one. Defending migration while tackling real pressures head-on is exactly the kind of leadership Scotland needs right now.

Absolutely — when a party leader starts losing control and appearing rattled in public, that’s a big warning sign. Confidence matters, and right now it looks like the momentum might be slipping away.