This Twitter thread will clarify the differences (ha ha) between Labour and the Tories
Take a look at this, because it really does show you the reality of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer:
🌹 A Labour government is just around the corner, and REAL change is coming for the UK!
🇬🇧 Here is a list of just some of Labour's policies under the fresh leader of Keir Starmer – a real alternative to the Conservatives.
😊 A thread…
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
2) Not taxing the wealthiest in our society
A progressive Labour government will ensure that wealth is disproportionately held at the top 5% of earners. Income inequality is not a serious issue!https://t.co/OSGYjjv1LM
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
4) Keeping tuition fees
Education is not really a human right, so we believe that students should to take on a mountain of debt to learn. Discouraging working class people from higher education is not a problem.https://t.co/McL2Y5bjf2
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
6) Keeping some forms of conversion therapy
We can't trust trans children to know who they are. A Labour government will ensure that parents guide trans children to their standards. Autonomy for trans children is too much!https://t.co/Eq1028PGhI
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
8) No freedom of movement
We know that increasing the work force would help tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but frankly Britain is for the British. We need to limit opportunities, besides Brexit has worked really well. https://t.co/JYQYHWyIOZ
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
10) Not increase wages by inflation We know we said we'd listen to workers and not unions. But now that we did, workers are asking for too much. Sorry, a Labour government will offer a real terms cut.
But it's not THAT bad!https://t.co/ScESdiYq1s
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
12) Continue to privatise the NHS
We hear you. We listened …to shareholders. It's important to continue privatising the NHS, because we've seen huge successes for profits in the US model. Health care is a human right, but do bring along your bank card.https://t.co/xxzD0iGqzR
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
14) Continue austerity
No no no, it's not austerity! It's "balanced budgets", which just happens to be the same policy as George Osborne.
What do you mean that's just austerity? Not true! Can we guarantee no austerity? Uh …what's that over there?https://t.co/0d1Pu5Wngb
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
16) Giving up on democracy
We know that the Scottish parliament voted by 2/3 to support rights for trans people. And we know the Conservatives blocking trans rights and democracy is bad.
But we don't care. Democracy is just a bit overrated to be honest.https://t.co/Kjn7mQDGkN
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
18) Sectarian politicians
Our new Labour is looking to the future, which is why we have elected reps from sectarian cults such as the Orange Order.
Yes, we know they want to wipe out Catholics and have links to Britain First. But, like, who cares?https://t.co/mucF6rseBC
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
20) Hierarchy of racism
We've done a lot to tackle anti-Semitism that went unchecked for too long.
Sorry, did you say there's also other forms of racism and sexism we haven't dealt with? Uh, well do we really care what BAME people or women think?https://t.co/VAU4g9Naz0
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
20) Hierarchy of racism
We've done a lot to tackle anti-Semitism that went unchecked for too long.
Sorry, did you say there's also other forms of racism and sexism we haven't dealt with? Uh, well do we really care what BAME people or women think?https://t.co/VAU4g9Naz0
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
24) Channel Crossings
We could criticise the Conservatives for not supporting migrants escaping war and criminal abuse.
But nah, Labour will criticise the Conservatives for not reducing the number of migrants coming over. We need that UKIP vote baby!https://t.co/ZllmT0iebH
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
26) Rejecting electoral reform
The UK has one of the most undemocratic voting systems in the Western world. Despite leading democracies having forms of proportional representation, Labour will fix the problem by *checks notes* keeping the current system.https://t.co/Gthk0iMhCm
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
28) Broken promises
Oh, we're sorry, did we pretend to be progressive to win over Labour member's votes and then just completely scrap our pledges? Well tough, we're in charge now and we can break as many pledges as we want.
Vote Labour!https://t.co/JdRwUZaYWn
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
30) Rent freeze? lol
Want to freeze rents during the cost-of-living crisis like in Scotland? Want rent controls to fight against exploitative landlords?
You don't need that! Why not have a pet you can't afford or more time before you're kicked out?https://t.co/n9TnKpdwnw
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
32) Similar immigration policies
But wait, didn't we already go over this one?
We did, except this time Keir Starmer is literally admitting it. Like, just straight up saying it.
Vote Labour!!!!!!!https://t.co/34vMPAk5LZ
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 8, 2023
"Labour DO want to nationalise energy!"
No, they don't. Rather than nationalise big energy companies now, they want to focus on "the management of the investments, which we believe are essential to unlock these markets and opportunities". https://t.co/WttOPKaSun
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 9, 2023
"Labour may not reform the voting system, but they'll introduce federalism!"
Gordon Brown's proposal for a federal UK does not recommend one single power, not one, to be devolved to Scotland.
Labour have had an entire decade to propose just a single power, and couldn't. pic.twitter.com/81i9Rj8DES
— Cameron Archibald (@MammothWhale) May 9, 2023
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