At this point, what's left to cut?!
this post was submitted on 13 Jan 2025
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He shouldn't be cutting services. He should be teaching the rich more. You don't fix underfunded services by underfunding then even more.
Teach them what?
Whoops. Taxing
This dude sucks. Didn't Labour have an actual socialist leader before this?
There are lots of things that should not be funded by tax money but are. What im not sure about is whether he will cut those or if he will cut healthcare, public transport or other good stuff.
Yeah if you think he's gonna cut subsidies to BP you're dreaming.
They've already blocked future north sea oil drilling and are doing a windfall energy tax, as well as the GB Energy project that will lessen energy suppliers' ability to price scalp, and being pretty aggressive with green energy rollouts (something not exactly great for BP!).
I'm not sure why you'd assume that Starmer loves BP. What is that idea based on?
E: amazing. Facts downvoted, mindless insults and "vibes" upvoted. This is bizarrely similar to engaging with Reform voters. Let's just ignore the policies and go with gut feels.
I am not convinced he has any choice after Tories ruining the country for the last 14 years.
Damn those torries did a hell of a job ruining things, compounded with brexit. It's tough trying to fix 1.5 decades of neglect
Thank god they gave us all those years of austerity!
In their defence, the biggest jump did happen pre-2010.
Yup and Cameron in 2010 did SFA about it
Yeah, let's fix what desolation 14 years of austerity politics have wrought with a few more years of austerity! That'll fucking work! 🤦