Mikey10
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Who’d want to do it nowadays? Unpopular with the public, heavy media scrutiny, long hours for relatively little reward…?
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Politics, politics, politics (so long and thanks for all the fish)
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Who’d want to do it nowadays? Unpopular with the public, heavy media scrutiny, long hours for relatively little reward…?
LutonSpurs
Eric Dear
Its one thing I agree with @scaramanga on unequivocally. They need to be paid more to attract the best. Out talent won't go there as they can make more money making crap slidedecks for McKinsey and Boston.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
The problem is the old conundrum - you should never give power to anyone who seeks it.
Its a bit different with MPs, but i would genuinely consider replacing the monarchy with a president selected by lottery (with certain qualifying criteria e.g. aged 60-65 at the start of a 10 year term, never been a member of a political party etc)
It’s a job that requires high tier people but with 100x the stress of of a Lawyer, Dr, CEO and your bent paid almost always less.
So Dorris from Rochdale just randomly wins the President lottery and is meeting with global leaders?
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WillWeEverBeGoodAgain
Johnny nice-tits
WillWeEverBeGoodAgain
Johnny nice-tits
"After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government.
"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself.
"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside.
"This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written and said about me over the years but my motivations have always been simple: I have worked every day to elect and support a government that puts the lives of ordinary people first and leads us to a better future for our great country. Only a Labour government will do that. I leave with pride in all we have achieved mixed with regret at the circumstances of my departure. But I have always believed there are moments when you must accept your responsibility and step aside for the bigger cause.
"As I leave I have two further reflections:
"Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long.
"Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future.
"I remain fully supportive of the Prime Minister. He is working every day to rebuild trust, restore standards and serve the country. I will continue to back that mission in whatever way I can. It has been the honour of my life to serve."
"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself.
"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside.
"This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written and said about me over the years but my motivations have always been simple: I have worked every day to elect and support a government that puts the lives of ordinary people first and leads us to a better future for our great country. Only a Labour government will do that. I leave with pride in all we have achieved mixed with regret at the circumstances of my departure. But I have always believed there are moments when you must accept your responsibility and step aside for the bigger cause.
"As I leave I have two further reflections:
"Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long.
"Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future.
"I remain fully supportive of the Prime Minister. He is working every day to rebuild trust, restore standards and serve the country. I will continue to back that mission in whatever way I can. It has been the honour of my life to serve."
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Be great, wouldn't it. Open fetes, host Mango Mussolini (grown ups get to meet the PM), wave from a balcony, can dissolve parliament and call elections.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Sweeney leaves Starmer on his Todd
MartyFunkhouser
Terry Dyson
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
It's why you need them. The 'evil councillors' narrative is as old as time, they are designed to be that shield. It just allows the emperor/king/PM a few catastrophes before they have to fall on their own sword.
It's in all good leadership theory too - how to survive crises:
1) Blame you predecessor
2) Restructure
3) Start packing