‘Rotten to the core’: Labour’s Burgon calls out #ToryCorruption in the Covid crisis
Snout in the trough (all right – bucket) again: I’ve suggested the Conservatives should rename themselves the Corruption Party – and, judging by their reaction to Burgon’s speech, it seems clear they know what they are.
Every word spoken by Richard Burgon in this speech is right.
Listen to the complaining noises coming from the Tory benches while he’s saying them (they know he’s right).
The stench of corruption has grown ever stronger throughout this crisis
Judging by their responses, it's clear that Tory MPs don't like being told a few home truths. pic.twitter.com/Xj1tNTQG3p
— Richard Burgon MP (@RichardBurgon) July 8, 2021
This is a man the Starmerites in Labour say should not have the chance to lead their party.
But he is exactly the kind of leader the UK needs.
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A recent poll of Labour members put Richard Burgon’s level of support at only 6%.