Matthew Stadlen, speaking to GB News, expressed his understanding of the temptation some voters might feel towards Reform UK.
In a shocking admission, the Labour commentator acknowledged the frustration with the two main parties, citing the Conservative Party’s “poor performance” over 14 years and Labour’s current struggles in the polls.
His comments left host Dawn Neesom shocked and she said: “Matthew Stadlen silenced?”
The commentator explained: “On one level I can understand the temptation. I couldn’t be further from being tempted to vote for Reform or support Reform.
Matthew Stadlen claimed he can “see the temptation” to vote Reform
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“When there’s no prospect of power, it’s much easier just to throw policies at the wall and claim to be positive.”
He highlighted the party’s clever stage management at their conference, acknowledging Nigel Farage as “a very skilled political operator”.
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“I think, by the way, when you only have five MP, I think when there’s no prospect of power, It’s much easier just to throw policies at the wall and claim to be positive when there is frustration with the two main parties.”
Stadlen emphasised the gravity of the issues facing the UK. “We have a crisis in the NHS. We have a crisis in social care,” he said, adding, “We’ve got a crisis of housing, we’ve got a crisis of living standards.”
The commentator expressed disappointment that political discourse was focused on “the culture of freebies” rather than these pressing concerns.
He explained: “There are very real and very serious problems facing our country,” and asserted that “Reform don’t have the answers to those.”
Keir Starmer has faced criticism recently
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Stadlen’s comments come amid a turbulent period for the Labour Party.
Labour’s annual conference kicked off in Liverpool yesterday with Sir Keir Starmer declaring that “change has started” and the party was “rebuilding our country”.
However, the party faces criticism from trade union leaders.
Matthew Stadlen shared his views on Reform
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Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, accused Starmer of leading the UK towards “austerity mark 2” and urged him to reverse the decision on scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners.
The Labour Party has faced scrutiny over accepting donations for clothes and luxury accommodations.
These controversies have contributed to a decline in Starmer’s popularity.