tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433144336299288135.post7097914995779112942..comments2024-03-26T13:27:26.499+00:00Comments on Zelo Street: Corbyn Cabinet - Press HypocrisyTim Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00726447899972084146noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433144336299288135.post-59711450713963170962016-10-08T11:52:37.498+01:002016-10-08T11:52:37.498+01:00Politicians should absolutely be entitled to a hol...Politicians should absolutely be entitled to a holiday. I always hate the demand for the PM to come back from his holiday whenever anything happens, even though he can't affect it. Should Jez have taken it then? I would have thought right after the Tory Party conference would be prime media time for statements and interviews. But maybe there was no other time. I dunno. <br /><br />Still, he divorced his wife because she wanted to send their son to a grammar school? That either shows a man of great principle, or someone unwilling to compromise even though it will hurt himself and others around him. There's possibly a metaphor in there. LiamKavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996095233681105682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433144336299288135.post-80368990326724565632016-10-07T23:02:15.692+01:002016-10-07T23:02:15.692+01:00At least The Sun and MS Brooks will be pleased wit...At least The Sun and MS Brooks will be pleased with Tom Watson's appopintment as shadow culture secretary. They will won't they?robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433144336299288135.post-14335117631552159922016-10-07T22:38:27.390+01:002016-10-07T22:38:27.390+01:00Corbyn himself however divorced one of his wives w...Corbyn himself however divorced one of his wives when she wanted to send their son to a grammar school. <br /><br />He stuck by his own principles. None of those mentioned are Shadow Education Secretary. Perhaps they are the best people for the jobs given, and under the circumstances he hasn't a huge field from which to choose. <br /><br />As far as the 'holiday' was concerned. I believe it consisted of a weekend, Jez having arrived oop north (and no NOT Scotland and it was only one recycled wrap from Woolly Pedlar as sold in a very small village shop) to address the Jarrow March anniversary meeting Saturday.<br /><br />He travelled by train, went to a concert at the Sage Gateshead, ate a Chinese meal in Hexham, did some walking with his wife. <br /><br />http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/Labour-leader-spotted-in-Tynedale-6c259eaf-af66-4460-a0a9-af7f4ae996f5-ds<br /><br />You know, normal life. Nothing very flash. Quite why he's not entitled to a little R & R is something puzzling me. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433144336299288135.post-83490634730108631962016-10-07T19:40:07.777+01:002016-10-07T19:40:07.777+01:00I kinda agree with Mike. You can't accuse the ...I kinda agree with Mike. You can't accuse the Tories of hypocrisy over selective schools, since they are currently trying to turn the clock back with the introduction of grammar schools. However, Corbyn's position puts him against them, and if his appeal is in his morals and ethics, then he has to stick to them or risk alienating the "new blood" he's supposed to have brought in with those morals and ethics. <br /><br />Corbyn is the vegetarian who criticises others for eating meat, and then throws a massive barbeque for his mates. At the very least, it's a mixed message. LiamKavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996095233681105682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433144336299288135.post-80772500081801002022016-10-07T15:47:59.952+01:002016-10-07T15:47:59.952+01:00You're wrong, Tim. The Mail is clearly a shit-...You're wrong, Tim. The Mail is clearly a shit-sheet. However, Corbyn's appeal is his supposed honest adherence to socialist principles. His closest shadow cabinet supporters would be expected to reflect the same ethical stance. Private education is central to the maintenance of the class system of this country and its resulting inequalities. It would be expected, therefore, that members of Corbyn's shadow cabinet would oppose it in words and in deeds.<br />Diane Abbot's excuse was that her son chose the school, 'he wanted to go there'. It was up to her to tell the 11 year old that this was not compatible with her views or her position as a left Labour figure. Alternatively she could have said ok to the 11 year old but realised that thereafter her reputation as far as principles and integrity were concerned would be forever compromised. <br />Corbyn benefits from the trust which New Labour lost and which his followers are desperate to find in him. It's his trump card. His close colleagues should realise how easy their actions can make it for Labour's enemies. Mike Hinenoreply@blogger.com