Kenneth Gibson: ..., of course, just wants to drone on about alleged SNP cuts, which it seeks to blame on the Scottish Government rather than on its better together allies. However, when its former leader, Jeremy Corbyn—do members remember him?—was asked about the depth of the cuts that have been imposed by Labour in Wales, he meekly said that the party had no choice but to pass them on from Westminster....
Kenneth Gibson: ...fall. The impact of Richard Leonard’s leadership is similar to that of the black death on a medieval town. With eight of Labour’s MPs resigning this week so far—it is only Thursday—project Corbyn has hit the rocks. What to do? Having a credible alternative—any alternative—to the budget would be a good start. However, as they go the way of the dodo, in order to prevent...
Kenneth Gibson: ...next year, although I will not hold my breath. It is funny how Labour members are always deaf to the 28,000 local government jobs that have gone in Wales under Labour’s administration. Mr Corbyn says that that is because of UK Government cuts, but ignores the UK Government cuts to this Parliament. What about the Lib Dems? One is always suspicious of any party or country with the word...
Kenneth Gibson: ...Valentine offer to join the Conservative Party but, given the way in which Labour MSPs vote with the Tories against the SNP Government, one might be forgiven for getting the pair confused. Jeremy Corbyn MP ventured up to north Britain last week to meet a select group of acolytes, while having a wee pop at the SNP and austerity. Perhaps someone should gently remind him that, in fact, Labour...
Kenneth Gibson: ...what they are doing in power in Wales. Mark Drakeford said that Labour has to make cuts to local government because of the UK Government settlement in Wales. If you watch the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, as I am sure a few of you do, you will see that, every week, he denounces the UK Government for its settlement in Wales and, when Prime Minister May responds, he says that the NHS in...