There seems to be some suggestion in this New Statesman article that the deselection of Faiza Shaheen was in fact part of a deliberate effort to court a putative 'centre' (or -more plainly- bigots) with the upside of further alienating the left. newstatesman.com/politics/2024/…

But I believe it's clearer when distilled. 3/3 x.com/grodeckw/statu…

Just think how awful a party might be to risk the re-election of IDS just so they can pander to racists and - bonus! - further alienate the left.

The more one looks into the defenestration of Faiza Shaheen and selection of Tatler the worse it looks. Initial (pathetic) complaints from JLM and sent to NCC. She is a member of *both*. Now she's conflating mention of 'Israel lobby' with antisemitism. What's in JLM's charter?

this is the funniest thing happening on here right now: people claiming the newly elected president of Mexico isn’t really Jewish because she thanked Jesus (she thanked Jesús, her husband)

Mike Katz: JLM Shama Tatler: JLM, Labour to Win co-chair, Labour NCC (complaints) Luke Akehurst: Labour to Win, BICOM, NEC Kira Lewis: JLM, Labour to Win, BICOM Katz complains; Faiza Shaheen deselected. Replaced by Tatler. Katz turns up with Tatler. Lewis continues bullying.

Child poverty in the UK could be eliminated by ending the higher rate tax relief on pension contributions that the wealthiest enjoy, with about £12 billion left over to end other Tory abuses of those in need. But Labour prefers benefits for the wealthy, not those in need.

I was the person that came up with the hashtag #SirKidStarver. Apparently it really gets under his skin so please use as frequently as possible. Also, if you do, I'd be grateful for a follow because I languish, discouraged, in obscurity.

Quick reminder: Do not use the hashtag #SirKidStarver as, apparently, it really gets under his skin. It was bothering him last year. Maybe he can handle it now? Still, to be safe; do not refer to him as #SirKidStarver.

Facts don't care about your feelings, Gabriel. This is a pretty cowardly way to react. #SirKidStarver

This was enough for Gabriel Milland to block me. #SirKidStarver

Historical reminder that the hashtag #SirKidStarver didn't begin this year with the two child benefit cap but a couple of years ago because of a different decision while in LOTO. It does seem to bother him though.

When you unquestioningly accept the narrative put out by the IBA (who do not disclose what their test was nor release any results) over the IOC re #ImaneKhelifeKhelif, this is who you 're throwing your lot in with Lisa Nandy MP. x.com/AidanCTweets/s…