Has she Mayed a Huge Mistake?

For the past few weeks, a hot topic for discussion has been the June 8 election. With opinion polls changing from day to day, no one knew what the future would hold for us.

Now it’s June 10^th and still we don’t know what’s going on. I think it’s fair to say, whatever side you’re on, that we are in a political mess. To be honest, where do I even start? Before I do, it’s worth noting that starting from September, I will be a student at university, so my opinions are going to come from that perspective. I’m not naïve, so I know that by writing this, it isn’t going to miraculously make everyone agree with me but I would at least like a few to understand where I am coming from.

Ok, so let’s start with the “bloody difficult woman” herself, Mrs Theresa May. Now, personal views aside, I do applaud her for all of her achievements. I mean, she is the second female Prime Minister of the UK EVER. That is something worth congratulating in itself. In an institution full of (let’s be honest) white, upper class men she has done an amazing thing. However, she went full speed in to this election campaign, arrogantly believing that she had it in the bag, because everyone hates Jeremy Corbyn, right?

Wrong. Whilst May’s manifesto focused on having a “strong and stable” government, Corbyn introduced policies that would appeal to many different groups of the British population, including students and those on a lower income. Coming from Corbyn himself, a vote for Labour was a vote “for the many, not the few”. Now, I’m also not going to kid myself into thinking that Corbyn is a Saint. In fact, back in June last year, I was one of those believing that he should resign to give the Labour Party a fighting chance against the Conservatives, to make the nation a two party state again.

However, he has proved me and many others wrong, as he himself has done just that. He is the reason that Labour did so well on June 8^th. I can only admire him for that, and for remaining a gentleman throughout. Something that you may not know; 10 Labour MPs who resigned last year after Brexit are back in Corbyn’s top team. Not every man could forgive that easily. Let’s bear that in mind.

Saying this, from an objective point of view, maybe we would be better off if Labour hadn’t have done so well in this election, because then the Conservatives wouldn’t be going into a possible coalition with the DUP!!! Like is this a serious thing?! Let’s think about this for a second. For the WHOLE of the election campaign, Theresa May and the Conservatives attacked Corbyn for his alleged links to former Northern Irish terrorists, and now they are considering going into a coalition with other former Northern Irish terrorists. What irony. Just in case you weren’t aware, the DUP also actively fight against abortion and equal marriage. Like really? We want these people in charge of our country? May is so concerned with keeping Labour out that she is willing to do a deal with these people? This coming from the woman who “would rather have no deal than a bad deal”. THIS IS A BAD DEAL THERESA, A REALLY BAD ONE. Whilst I would not condemn the Labour or Conservative Parties because I think they both have different ideas on how to improve Britain, I have no reservations in strongly condemning the DUP. Mind you, I better be careful with what I say, as they may be in power soon and free speech might be the next thing to go…

In all seriousness though, let’s sort it out Theresa. Whilst I think I’ve made it pretty clear that I would prefer Labour to be in charge (mainly because of free tuition fees I’m not going to lie, it would be nice to not be in debt for the rest of my life), if you really won’t back down then please please please sort us out. Carry out the policies you promised and make those people who voted for you, and even those who didn’t glad that you are the leader of this country.

That’s it. Rant over. Please feel free to post your comments. I promise I won’t attack you as well!