That is the role of the opposition, to question, oppose and hold the government to account.And to quote your reference Labour is 'the opposition' hence they are opposing a Tory Brexit strategy.
My apologies, what wont I recognise?You wont acknowledge it will you.![]()
I agree but.. (gently headbutts keyboard) this is my whole point. Whats the point of just opposing everything for the sake of selfish gains and opposing because we must oppose and stop them looking better than us? Have you seen Corbyn mumble when he's asked what he actually wants to do? I refer you to my original post.That is the role of the opposition, to question, oppose and hold the government to account.
If they agreed with all the government policies, they would no longer be the opposition, they would be synonymous with the government
Do you agree with that 'Tory Brexit strategy'?Labour is 'the opposition' hence they are opposing a Tory Brexit strategy.
(gently headbutts keyboard) That is the role of the opposition. If they don't oppose, they are not the opposition.I agree but.. (gently headbutts keyboard) this is my whole point. Whats the point of just opposing everything for the sake of selfish gains and opposing because we must oppose and stop them looking better than us? Have you seen Corbyn mumble when he's asked what he actually wants to do? I refer you to my original post.
(gently headbutts keyboard) That is the role of the opposition. If they don't oppose, they are not the opposition.
Any explanation you ascribe to their motives is your personal opinion. They believe they are representing their voters. That is all that matters.
If the Conservatives are losing support hand over fist, it is indicative that their policies are wrong.
Therefore Labour, Corbyn, and whoever, is precisely correct in opposing those policies.
Do you agree with that 'Tory Brexit strategy'?
Yes or No are the options available.
Judging by the hemorrhaging of support for the Conservatives, Labour are absolutely correct in opposing the government on this issue, and if they believe it is in the best interests of the country, their position is fully justified, whatever political/parliamentary tactics they employ.Not quite correct.
The role of the opposition is to hold the government to account, when it believes it is is the national interest so to do.
Conversely, the opposition should also support the government when it is in the national interest so to do.
If Labour believe that their alternative proposal is worse than the current "stay-in-the-EU" deal, they should be campaigning unequivocally for Remain.
As they're not (but instead mumbling around with a variant of a Leave deal), they are clearly fudging around to try to alienate as few potential voters as possible.
"Constructive ambiguity", as another poster eloquently put it.
You can not base your criticism on what you think Corbyn may or may no do in a hypothetical situation, especially one which is highly unlikely to occur.Even if May managed to get us the most amazing deal, i think youd still find Corbyn finding an excuse to block it going forward, just because he can. And that my friends is detrimental to the UK as a whole.
Not quite correct.
The role of the opposition is to hold the government to account, when it believes it is is the national interest so to do.
Conversely, the opposition should also support the government when it is in the national interest so to do.
If Labour believe that their alternative proposal is worse than the current "stay-in-the-EU" deal, they should be campaigning unequivocally for Remain.
As they're not (but instead mumbling around with a variant of a Leave deal), they are clearly fudging around to try to alienate as few potential voters as possible.
"Constructive ambiguity", as another poster eloquently put it.
It is not the role of the opposition to support the government.
The whole idea of the first past the post system is that the largest party is 'the government' and with their majority they can pass their own policies, without relying on the support of other parties.
When a coalition is arranged, it is the role of the coalition partners to support the government, not rely on the opposition for that support.
If the largest party, even with the support of their coalition partners cannot pass their flagship policy, either the policy is wrong, or they need a General Election.
See my first post, and second both based on evidence, the first you could question GW's statements but Mv1 Mv2 strategic votes are factual.You can not base your criticism on what you think Corbyn may or may no do in a hypothetical situation.
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Even if May managed to get us the most amazing deal, i think youd still find Corbyn finding an excuse to block it going forward, just because he can. And that my friends is detrimental to the UK as a whole.
GW opinions are his opinions, not facts.See my first post, and second both based on evidence, the first you could question GW's statements but Mv1 Mv2 strategic votes are factual.