A very British Coup!
A Change of Prime Minister Without a Change of Mandate: Andy Burnham’s accession may have been constitutional, but it exposes the widening gap between political legitimacy and parliamentary procedure.
Ultimately, the debate is not simply about whether Burnham appears before the press, but about what form democratic scrutiny should take. Critics maintain that regular press conferences and detailed questioning are essential for transparency. Supporters argue that modern politicians can be held accountable through a wider range of platforms and public interactions. Whether Burnham has struck the right balance remains a matter of political opinion rather than established fact.
Ron Jones - To use his real name!
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has implied strongly that the role of Secretary of State for Wales should be scrapped. One wonders with the poor performance of its Ministers in the Senedd - on TV they look like startled rabbits in the cars headlights!
It appears that so far ministers are not really gripping their briefs...also they should be re-minded that their constituents are there to debate and not walk out when they hear things they they disagree with!!!
Blunder after blunder and still will not meet the press!!!
One of the main points raised by critics relates to media access. Following a major policy speech in 2026, journalists were reportedly informed that there would be no opportunity to question Burnham directly afterward. Commentators argued that major policy announcements are normally accompanied by press questioning, allowing reporters to challenge assumptions, test proposals and seek clarification on unresolved issues.
Lie afterlie!
Labours lies that the invasion of the UK has reduced under Labour is exactly that a lie!!!
Yes their answer is that the number of boats are down...but we are seeing larger sizes of boats carrying 200 people rather than 100