Well Starmer has resigned and he's managed to keep the lies going. Here's the speech:
Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life. A new Labour government. The first in 14 years. A page in our country's history turned after years of disappointment and despair.
Actually I'm pretty sure you've done a good job continuing the disappointment and despair.
The chance to change the lives of millions of people for the better. That's what I came into politics for. The journey to that point was not easy.
So you're not actually saying you made people's live's better - simply that there was the change to do so and you decided not to do that.
Six years ago, I inherited a Labour Party that was politically, financially and morally bankrupt. I was told, time and time again, that my party was finished.
Finally some truth. It was financially bankrupt until you tapped into the huge pot of money from Labour together. The party is still morally bankrupt.
That we were consigned to history, that a majority at the general election, let alone a landslide majority, was impossible. But we proved those people wrong because we changed our party.
34% of the voters voted for Labour to achieve 63% of the seats. This was the lowest percentage of voters to achieve a majority ever. The 2005 election from 35% of the voters resulted in 55% of the seats. Starmer was lucky to win let alone have a "landslide".
Ripping out the poison of antisemitism, restoring trust on the economy, defence, and national security.
Really? Trust......Starmer can't even find a few billions down the back of the sofa for defence and has managed to piss off our biggest defence ally. The economy is in worse shape than when you took over.
And becoming a party that, once again, stood proudly with, not against, our national flag. The hard work of change was with a singular purpose. Not power for power's sake but to change Britain for the better.
Hmm. Did you say the national flag was a symbol of racism and colonism?
To build a fairer country, with dignity and respect, where everyone is seen, everyone is valued. Wealth and opportunity for all, not just the privileged few. And look at what we've achieved in just two years.
Actually you've not created a fairer country or respected people - especially the wealthy. Maybe the country is more financially equal since large numbers of millionaires and billionaires have fled so the net wealth of the country is more equal.
An economy that is stronger, growing faster than our peers. Wages rising faster than inflation in every single month since we came to power. Investment secured, infrastructure being built. An end to austerity, with the fastest fall in NHS waiting lists for 17 years.
Another lie. Public sector wage growth is growing faster than inflation. Private sector wage growth would not be higher than inflation if it wasn't for the fact you've been increasing minimum wage far faster than inflation. Minimum wage is now 67% of all wages whereas it was 45% when it was introduced in 1999. NHS waiting lists are still higher than 2019. I accept that the rate of waiting list fall is falling at it's fastest for 17 years but I suspect that's because it is now impossible to be on a waiting list. My wife is on waiting list to be on a waiting list so she doesn't show up in the stats....
The biggest improvement in rights for workers and renters in a generation. The biggest uplift in defence spending since the Cold War. Small boat crossings falling, asylum hotels closing, protecting young people from social media, and half a million children being lifted out of poverty because of the choices that I made.
Spin.....
Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law. Securing trade deals, standing with Ukraine, standing up for our values, and rebuilding our relationship with our allies in Europe.
Interestingly I've had a flurry of WhatsApp messages from friends around the world this morning saying "thank god Starmer is gone". Britain's reputation around the world has indeed been restored (at least for now) by his gracious resignation.
Change promised by a Labour government. Change fought for by a Labour government, change delivered by a Labour government.
But I know the question being asked now is not who was best placed to change the Labour Party, to take us into power, and to begin the vital work of improving lives for millions of people. Those questions have been answered.
The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question. And I accept that answer with good grace.
Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.
So the decision to take free gear from Lord Ali was putting the country you love first. Your decision to pay Mauritius billions to take Chagos off your hands. The complete disrespect of the Chagosian people. What country are you referring to?
I will ask the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party to set out a timetable with nominations opening on 9 July and completed by the summer recess. In the case of a contest, this will ensure a new leader is in place before Parliament returns in September.
I will remain in post as Prime Minister until the contest is complete. And I will do everything I can to ensure an orderly handover of power.
I will also give my successor my full and unequivocal support, knowing that they will inherit a Britain that is far stronger and fairer than the one I inherited two years ago, better prepared for the challenges ahead, and better able to ensure the Labour Party secures a second term in office.
I want to thank all of those friends and colleagues who have been at my side for these past six years or so for their incredible commitment, service and support.
I want to thank the brilliant No 10 staff and our country's extraordinary civil service, who dedicate their lives to public service.
And when I leave, the biggest job in the country. I shall spend more time on the most important job. Being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side, through good times and bad. And being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy.
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