Chuka Umunna rules out serving in Corbyn's shadow cabinet

[editor]

I guess Corbyn is just too damn Labour for the Blairite boy.

Labour frontbenchers rule out serving in Corbyn's shadow cabinet

 

[Tony_LeaS]

Fuck me at this rate the right side of Labour will end up splitting off and becoming something completely different.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Lucy Powell MP, vice-chair of Labour’s last general election campaign, said she could also serve under Corbyn if the position was right and certain “conditions” were met.

They don't get it yet, clearly. You don't get to set 'conditions', Ms Powell. He has the backing of the majority of your party - if anything it's the other way around.

They still think they're running things...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Fuck me at this rate the right side of Labour will end up splitting off and becoming something completely different.

Nobody will follow them, though.

 

[JimW]

What a loss to the nation

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Give them time. It's been quite traumatic for the poor dears.

But but but, we run things. WE DO!!! Tony said so.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Chuka Umunna rules out serving in Corbyn's shadow cabinet

 

[Gromit]

If the position was right? How far right?

 

[Steel Icarus]

 

[Quartz]

I guess Corbyn is just too damn Labour for the Blairite boy.

I'm sure he'll triangulate his position soon enough. He's a politician, after all.

 

[brixtonblade]

Does this mean Labor will campaign for "out" in the EU vote? That'd make me sad.

 

[kittyP]

Nobody will follow them, though.

Well they may but that doesn't mean that a split will be a bad thing for the rest.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Well they may but that doesn't mean that a split will be a bad thing for the rest.

A new party that can form an alliance with the lib-dems? Then maybe merge with them after a wee while... The demlibdemdems?

 

[leanderman]

Does this mean Labor will campaign for "out" in the EU vote? That'd make me sad.

I believe Corbyn has not backed 'in' but that does not mean he wants 'out'.

 

[brixtonblade]

A new party that can form an alliance with the lib-dems? Then maybe merge with them after a wee while... The demlibdemdems?

SDLP

Oh... that's taken already

 

[madolesance]

Labour/ SNP- a tricky proposition.

 

[Tricky Skills]

Chuka's transformation from the left of centre Compass candidate to a Tory in all but name, is almost on par with the change within the Labour party itself over the past few weeks.

It seems incredible now that the Left of the Streatham CLP back in 2008 saw Chuka as the alternative against Steve Reed (remember him?)

Reed himself would no doubt feel more comfortable under Cameron than Corbyn, But boy - Chuka has now managed to position himself to the right of Reed.

I really wish the Progress lot in Lambeth would just do the decent thing and admit that they no longer hold Labour values and go it alone. The Cabinet has at least five Progress members.

Remember what Comrade Kinnock said about a "party within a party?"

 

[farmerbarleymow]

They don't get it yet, clearly. You don't get to set 'conditions', Ms Powell. He has the backing of the majority of your party - if anything it's the other way around.

They still think they're running things...

And sadly she's my MP. I've met her and I wasn't impressed - she seemed out of her depth.

 

[Belushi]

Chuka's refusing to go

'Corbyn will have to sack me': Defiant Chuka Umunna refuses to resign

 

[editor]

Chuka's refusing to go

'Corbyn will have to sack me': Defiant Chuka Umunna refuses to resign

Reader comment:

This is the guy of a thousand u-turns, right? I think he hedges his bets at every step to try and get the best deal for himself out of a situation. Totally driven by self interest.

That's about right.

 

[killer b]

Where does the stuff in the quote marks come from? I can't see anything about umuna making such a challenge (indeed, wasn't he hinting last week that he'd stay in the cabinet if asked?)

 

[maomao]

He seems determined to make as big a prick out of himself as he possibly can. Running for leader. Not running for leader. Won't work with Corbyn. Let's all get behind Corbyn. I'm resigning. You're going to have to sack me. He's surely lost whatever credibility he ever had even with the cockwombles on the right of the party. Anyway, I hope Corbyn does sack the rancid fucking wankstain.

 

[FiFi]

He seems determined to make as big a prick out of himself as he possibly can. Running for leader. Not running for leader. Won't work with Corbyn. Let's all get behind Corbyn. I'm resigning. You're going to have to sack me. He's surely lost whatever credibility he ever had even with the cockwombles on the right of the party. Anyway, I hope Corbyn does sack the rancid fucking wankstain.

Now now,don't be coy,tell us what you really think.

 

[killer b]

Where has he said he'll resign? In the story in the OP, it just says he's expected to.

A lot of what's going on ATM is just media stirring. No need to do their work for them.

 

[Gromit]

I think he is just trying to squeeze out a few more hours of being able to claim shadow cabinet expenses.

Raiding the stationery cabinet etc.

 

[andysays]

Where has he said he'll resign? In the story in the OP, it just says he's expected to.

A lot of what's going on ATM is just media stirring. No need to do their work for them.

Agreed. I realise that for many of you he's your local MP, but can't quite see why you need to focus on him and his apparent craving for attention.

Maybe a better thread title in the Brixton forum would be something like

Dramatic Labour Leadership result - no local MPs involved

 

[CH1]

Talking of which has anyone seen a copy of the commemorative Corbyn Morning Star?
None of the shops between Tesco Acre Lane and Co-op Loughborough Junction have it.
Maybe only circulated in Brighton for the Trade Union Congress?

 

[red & green]

Chuka's refusing to go

'Corbyn will have to sack me': Defiant Chuka Umunna refuses to resign

V worst type of politician of the which party offers me greater career progression type -
Sack him and good riddance

 

[killer b]

I'd imagine if Umuna wants to stay in the shadow cabinet he probably can.

 

[superfly101]

I'd imagine if Umuna wants to stay in the shadow cabinet he probably can.

Chucka seen attending meeting earlier