Swansea Mark

@Peston @Politrics1 What if he doesn’t win the election

Keir Starmer has decided not to announce a departure timetable unless and until Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election. I will explore what this means for the government and Labour Party later today

@BethRigby @PaulBrandITV Did he mention he’s the son of a tool maker?

NEW: PM visited Labour HQ today & he’s coming out fighting. Starmer acknowledges tough results and that “it’s not been easy circumstances in last 10 days” Makes it clear he’s carrying on with the job “to serve my country and to carry out my duties as Prime Minister of this country” Says he’ll support the candidate in Makerfield 100% Also uses the remarks to highlight his record - 2 child benefit cap, renters’ rights, NHS lists - and make point that many people just want govt ‘to get on with it’ Full quotes: “I just wanted to come here to Labour Party headquarters to say a big thank you to you. The election results were not the ones that we wanted, they were really tough. But you worked your socks off. “It’s not been easy circumstances in the last 10 days. But you have just got on with the job that we asked you to do. “If you look at just some of the figures that came out last week. We had growth figures that were the best in the G7. That's because of the hard work that we've done in government. On the economy we've got ourselves into a good position, having inherited a real basket case from the last government. “The NHS figures were really good, which again vindicates what we did, which was invest in the NHS, which is what we said we would do. “And that's on top of all the other things… The Employment Rights Act. The biggest upgrade in renters’ rights in a generation. “And then of course all the work that we are doing around child poverty, of which I am really proud. What a game changer that will be for a whole generation and will be measured for years and years to come because the children will feel the impact for the rest of their lives. They will have chances they wouldn't otherwise have had. “The election results tell us that people are frustrated, they don’t feel that their lives have changed quickly enough. “We need to build up the urgency of what we do. We need a bit more hope in there. And we need to remember at all times what we are here to do. We were elected to government to serve the people of this country. “And I remind myself every day that in July 2024 millions of people voted for us to come into government, to get on with the job, to govern, and to bring about the change that they want. “So I am focused on the job that I was asked to do, which is to serve my country and to carry out my duties as Prime Minister of this country. Delivering for the very many people who voted us into office, who are saying, ‘just get on with it, get on with the job, get on with the change that I need to see in my life’. And that is what I am going to be doing. “We now have an important by-election coming up. It is Labour versus Reform. We will know very shortly who the candidate is. Whoever they are I am going to support them one hundred per cent and I want every member, everyone in our movement to support them. A Labour candidate to beat Reform. That is the fight that we are in.”

@SophyRidgeSky It’s crazy that people talk like he’s got a walk in. He’s had no real appointments, when he was an MP. This is a massive gamble, and it smacks of more about party than country

Worse odds than a coin toss

@benonwine Fuck all to say, and she says it too loud

First thing that comes to mind?

@VeteransFdn Absolutely awful disease. Took my mother. God bless him and his family

Today we are proud to recognise David Bird on his 70th birthday. David served for over 22 years in the Armed Forces, including serving with the SAS in Northern Ireland and during the First Gulf War. Following his military career, he continued to dedicate his life to keeping others safe through his work in complex and high-risk environments around the world. David’s commitment, courage and professionalism have left a lasting impact on many people and communities throughout his life and career. David is currently facing one of the greatest battles of his life as he lives with acute dementia. His family wanted to mark this special birthday by recognising the remarkable man, veteran, husband, father and grandfather that so many people know and respect. With warm wishes from everyone at the Veterans' Foundation, we thank David for his service and wish him a very happy 70th birthday.

@MarkOrmrod @JodeeDubber TV licence

Tell me something that you currently have to pay for, which you think absolutely should be free?

@soniasodha They also confuse it with take a beat as well

I really wish politicians would stop saying “take a breath” 🙃

@chris_sutton73 Did you type that with a straight face?

Now the dust has settled.. The reaction from many high profile people is way over the top. John Beaton was advised to go to the monitor and saw that the ball hit the arm in an unnatural position Bottom line is people would hate to see Celtic win the title again and that is all.

@BenThatchers That 4 day period still makes my skin crawl mate. Best advise given to me was wear gloves

I’m fucking dreading my turn to marry Katie Price.

@Posted_to_BAOR Jäger schnitzel mit pommes bitte

If you know this gaff, you’ve probably staggered passed it at 5am. *Zoom in on their prices…….

@ChazzerEvans The clown pictured isn’t even a MP

So the Greens with 2 seats are now deciding the future of Wales! The math doesn't add up and neither will the policies. When the taxes rise and the services crumble, remember we voted Reform. 💸

@SophyRidgeSky That coffee must have been iced. He’d burn his mouth on a hot one in 16 mins. “Close the door on the way out”

Wes Streeting in and out of No10 within 18 minutes…

@BethRigby @AliFortescue tried outdoing you with a coffee dash. You need to reclaim your crown

👀Streeting going into No 10

@AllisonPearson @UKLabour ‘s default setting is to blame the Tories. Look how that worked for @WelshLabour

The Labour government has steered us towards a fiscal abyss. Things are FAR WORSE now than under Liz Truss. Why don’t people get it? It’s scary but no media screaming for a general election.

@AliFortescue are you tethered? Have you kicked over the coffee yet? @BethRigby @SophyRidgeSky

@BethRigby @SophyRidgeSky what time is tethering and coffee kicking starting today?

@BethRigby Very very informative AND entertaining Maybe get some antihistamines down you as well 👍🏼

Live rolling news….

@PaulBrandITV Think she’s pissed off that Harriet Harman has been parachuted in to over see her

To be fair, Jess Philips has looked fairly fed up of defending the government for some time now.

@KayBurley He’s been saving his @tesco vouchers and is off to @MadameTussauds

Reports Andy Burnham has been seen in London today? Who knows but certainly building up into yet another British political psychodrama.

@KayBurley Imagine him standing in a by-election and not getting elected. Kay, I’d p*** myself

He’s not even in the race yet and the Telegraph is already having a pop 🤷‍♀️