Which Labour leader would the Conservatives fear most?

ustarionustarion Posts: 20,322
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I don't think anyone else will come out of the woodwork. I definitely think they would fear a competent woman ruler. I think Tristam Hunt and Andy Burnham could be dealt with quite easily.

Which Labour leader would the Conservatives fear most? 60 votes

Andy Burnham
16% 10 votes
Yvette Cooper
18% 11 votes
Mary Creagh
10% 6 votes
Tristram Hunt
25% 15 votes
Liz Kendall
30% 18 votes
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  • MattNMattN Posts: 2,534
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    The Two that aren't standing
  • CaxtonCaxton Posts: 28,881
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    I cannot see any of them worrying the Tories, nobody there looks strong in any way, they are all much of a muchness.
  • KapellmeisterKapellmeister Posts: 41,322
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    What a choice :eek:
  • Fixit AgainFixit Again Posts: 1,363
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    None of the above.
  • MeepersMeepers Posts: 5,502
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    Jarvis.

    Umunna and Hunt on their days could be a threat.

    The rest are weak. Burnham would be the worst, the Tories would destroy him
  • cantoscantos Posts: 7,368
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    None of them alas
  • Pat_SmithPat_Smith Posts: 2,104
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    Alan Johnson.

    David Milliband.

    They don't get it, do they?
  • ustarionustarion Posts: 20,322
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    I think the Tories would be delighted with Hunt as leader. A posh white male - basically a plastic version of David Cameron. He doesn't speak to normal people, he speaks above their heads.
  • Tom_MullenTom_Mullen Posts: 893
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    Hunt out of that lot but to be honest they are all poor options really. I mean hunt is like Cameron In a lot of ways posh, rich white male and the country seem to love David Cameron so why not.
  • Sky_GuySky_Guy Posts: 6,859
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    None of the above.

    Dan Jarvis is the one, now or after the next election.
  • GormagonGormagon Posts: 1,473
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    None of the above, as none of the above will pull the Labour party sufficiently back to political middle ground. If the Liberal Democrats take a step left with Tim Farron that will only split the Labour / LD vote come 2020.
  • mossy2103mossy2103 Posts: 84,307
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    Sky_Guy wrote: »
    None of the above.

    Dan Jarvis is the one, now or after the next election.

    Another vote for Dan Jarvis.
  • MajlisMajlis Posts: 31,362
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    I'll go for Liz - she is the only one talking much sense at the minute
  • KapellmeisterKapellmeister Posts: 41,322
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    ustarion wrote: »
    I think the Tories would be delighted with Hunt as leader. A posh white male - basically a plastic version of David Cameron. He doesn't speak to normal people, he speaks above their heads.

    The vast majority of the UK is [still] white so I have no idea what race has to do with it. Using the term 'white' in a vaguely derogatory way seems fashionable these days.
  • ustarionustarion Posts: 20,322
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    The vast majority of the UK is [still] white so I have no idea what race has to do with it. Using the term 'white' in a vaguely derogatory way seems fashionable these days.

    Why don't read the rest of the sentence instead of selectively quoting?
  • GormagonGormagon Posts: 1,473
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  • Welsh-ladWelsh-lad Posts: 51,904
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    None of them, in my opinion.

    It's a shame Dan Jarvis isn't standing.
    David Miliband was also daft for leaving parliament prematurely.
  • MeepersMeepers Posts: 5,502
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    But shadow health secretary Andy Burnham said: "The Tories have had a triumph of spin over the facts
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    Some of the lines they are coming up with are comedy gold.
  • domedome Posts: 55,875
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    OP you are missing the 'none of above' option.
  • SULLASULLA Posts: 149,789
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    None of the above.

    Should have been an option.
  • ustarionustarion Posts: 20,322
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    dome wrote: »
    OP you are missing the 'none of above' option.

    'Fear most'. I do think Cameron might find PMQs against a woman harder than against a man, especially the two men in the contest. I think he'll walk all over Burnham and Hunt.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 231
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    Labour have to go with Yvette Cooper. No brainer.

    Formidable as a debater. She'd probably be the first decent match-up for Bullingdon Dave at the despatch box. She can think on her feet unlike plodding Harriet H'.

    Labour would be back in power with Yvette in 2020.

    People forget just how much can and will go wrong for Cameron, with such a small majority. SNP factor with labour in opposition. Then the Lords will play awkward more than ever this time as the Tories are out-numbered in the upper house.

    The women vote winner; with the problems heading Bullingdon Dave's way, will see labour return to power.

    Bullngdon Dave, might be remembered for taking the UK out of EU. Plus, breaking up the UK?:o

    Another factor will be the decrease in popularity of the SNP. They're bound to disappoint as they've promised way too much. So with the right appointment in Scotland and lessons learned, Labour can hit back there more than most would predict at this juncture. Five years is a very long time in politics. :)
  • RaferRafer Posts: 14,231
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    Out of the options: liz Kendall.
    Not much to chose from though.
  • Mark39LondonMark39London Posts: 3,977
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    None of the above or at a push Mrs Balls for the giggle factor.

    Futile, much.
  • mooxmoox Posts: 18,880
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    None.

    Especially Mid-Staffs Burnham, he'll get torn to bits as he oozes hypocrisy.

    All the actual talent in the Labour Party (well, what little there is) isn't being allowed near the leadership, or they've already ruled themselves out of taking over the poisoned chalice
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