Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win

[Hakwa Nadro]

He’s got the hand of Modusa

more like a twisted form of King Midas, anyone he touches bites the dust.

 

[KingQamaR]

What is the UK’s future economic competitiveness actually based on? It doesn’t innovate enough or create billion dollar new industries the way the US does. Past wealth can only carry you so far. At this rate, the UK seems headed for lower living standards, and politicians will end up looking for new scapegoats to keep the public angry at someone else.

Brexit was a disaster for U.K.. We need to join EU.

 

[313Ghazi]

Story starts from Brexit . Feel sorry for Starmer

https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/22/business/brexit-anniversary-uk-economy-impact-intl

He made his choices. He let the far right fringe opposition steal the narrative. Instead of promoting his own parties achievements, they focused on false narratives around benefits fraud and immigration.

He also didn't do anything drastic or intelligent. Look at Mamdani for an excellent example of a left wing politician. His PR team are amazing.

 

[Waz]

What is the UK’s future economic competitiveness actually based on? It doesn’t innovate enough or create billion dollar new industries the way the US does. Past wealth can only carry you so far. At this rate, the UK seems headed for lower living standards, and politicians will end up looking for new scapegoats to keep the public angry at someone else.

Dude the UK is ranked 6th for innovation.....

Global innovation index.

Global Innovation Index 2025 - GII 2025 results

The GII unveils the world's innovation leaders and measures the performance of 139 economies.

www.wipo.int

There are literally thousands of start ups in London alone, everything from software to advance engineering.

 

[Waz]

Brexit was a disaster for U.K.. We need to join EU.

No bro we don't, those nations are dying and taking each other with them. Free trade agreements are fine. We don't mass movement, large amounts of money going there (the UK was one of only 6 net givers) etc.
The vote was done let's move on.