All language subtitles for S13 E15： Iran, FIFA & UK Elections： 6⧸14⧸26： Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [FsUNze_X-QA].en

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>> Welcome welcome welcome Welcome to Last

>> Welcome welcome welcome Welcome to Last
Week Tonight. I'm John, and thank you SO

Week Tonight. I'm John, and thank you SO

Week Tonight. I'm John, and thank you SO
MUCH FOR JOINING US. IT HAS BEEN A BUSY

MUCH FOR JOINING US. IT HAS BEEN A BUSY

MUCH FOR JOINING US. IT HAS BEEN A BUSY
WEEK. Elon Musk became the world's first

WEEK. Elon Musk became the world's first

WEEK. Elon Musk became the world's first
trillionaire. Trump turned 80 and

trillionaire. Trump turned 80 and

trillionaire. Trump turned 80 and
celebrated by watching men fight on his

celebrated by watching men fight on his

celebrated by watching men fight on his
lawn.

lawn.

lawn.
And the Texas Republican Party held

And the Texas Republican Party held

And the Texas Republican Party held
their convention and brought a live

their convention and brought a live

their convention and brought a live
elephant along, only for this to happen.

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>> Good elephant.

>> Good elephant.

>> Good elephant.
Well done. Set aside that that is

Well done. Set aside that that is

Well done. Set aside that that is
basically just a real-life editorial

basically just a real-life editorial

basically just a real-life editorial
cartoon, that is so much more piss than

cartoon, that is so much more piss than

cartoon, that is so much more piss than
I thought an elephant could produce.

I thought an elephant could produce.

I thought an elephant could produce.
AND I WANT TO THANK this magnificent

AND I WANT TO THANK this magnificent

AND I WANT TO THANK this magnificent
creature with a bladder the size of a

creature with a bladder the size of a

creature with a bladder the size of a
Subaru for proving me wrong at the best

Subaru for proving me wrong at the best

Subaru for proving me wrong at the best
possible time.

possible time.

possible time.
Meanwhile, the Iran war may have

Meanwhile, the Iran war may have

Meanwhile, the Iran war may have
potentially ended its end stage with

potentially ended its end stage with

potentially ended its end stage with
Trump claiming all week that a peace

Trump claiming all week that a peace

Trump claiming all week that a peace
deal was imminent, something only

deal was imminent, something only

deal was imminent, something only
slightly undercut by the fact that he

slightly undercut by the fact that he

slightly undercut by the fact that he
previously said that at least 38 times.

previously said that at least 38 times.

previously said that at least 38 times.
Also, there are real questions about

Also, there are real questions about

Also, there are real questions about
what the deal might contain or how long

what the deal might contain or how long

what the deal might contain or how long
it might hold, especially given just how

it might hold, especially given just how

it might hold, especially given just how
chaotic the week was leading up to it.

chaotic the week was leading up to it.

chaotic the week was leading up to it.
>> Over the past 24 hours, President Trump

>> Over the past 24 hours, President Trump

>> Over the past 24 hours, President Trump
has gone from threatening strikes to

has gone from threatening strikes to

has gone from threatening strikes to
calling off strikes to once again

calling off strikes to once again

calling off strikes to once again
claiming a peace deal is within reach.

claiming a peace deal is within reach.

claiming a peace deal is within reach.
>> know if you heard, but we ended the war

>> know if you heard, but we ended the war

>> know if you heard, but we ended the war
with Iran today.

with Iran today.

with Iran today.
>> The president says as part of the

>> The president says as part of the

>> The president says as part of the
agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would

agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would

agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would
reopen, But, the future of Iran's

reopen, But, the future of Iran's

reopen, But, the future of Iran's
nuclear program, one of his biggest

nuclear program, one of his biggest

nuclear program, one of his biggest
reasons for starting the war in the

reasons for starting the war in the

reasons for starting the war in the
first place, would be discussed in the

first place, would be discussed in the

first place, would be discussed in the
weeks to follow. So, is this just

weeks to follow. So, is this just

weeks to follow. So, is this just
essentially setting the stage for deeper

essentially setting the stage for deeper

essentially setting the stage for deeper
talks on nuclear

talks on nuclear

talks on nuclear
>> It's a very strong memorandum of

>> It's a very strong memorandum of

>> It's a very strong memorandum of
understanding that is a little

understanding that is a little

understanding that is a little
conceptual.

conceptual.

conceptual.
>> What the WHAT ARE YOU TALKING

>> What the WHAT ARE YOU TALKING

>> What the WHAT ARE YOU TALKING
ABOUT? IT'S A STRONG memorandum of

ABOUT? IT'S A STRONG memorandum of

ABOUT? IT'S A STRONG memorandum of
understanding that's a little

understanding that's a little

understanding that's a little
conceptual. It is not ideal to be

conceptual. It is not ideal to be

conceptual. It is not ideal to be
talking about something as important as

talking about something as important as

talking about something as important as
this while sounding like an old history

this while sounding like an old history

this while sounding like an old history
major describing a Rothko while having a

major describing a Rothko while having a

major describing a Rothko while having a
stroke.

stroke.

stroke.
And look, we're taping this on Saturday,

And look, we're taping this on Saturday,

And look, we're taping this on Saturday,
so who knows what will have happened by

so who knows what will have happened by

so who knows what will have happened by
the time that you see this. An outlet

the time that you see this. An outlet

the time that you see this. An outlet
associated with Iran's military force

associated with Iran's military force

associated with Iran's military force
denied that Iran would sign an agreement

denied that Iran would sign an agreement

denied that Iran would sign an agreement
with the United States on Sunday and

with the United States on Sunday and

with the United States on Sunday and
suggested that Trump was only pushing it

suggested that Trump was only pushing it

suggested that Trump was only pushing it
so hard because he wanted the deal to

so hard because he wanted the deal to

so hard because he wanted the deal to
coincide with his birthday, WHICH I WILL

coincide with his birthday, WHICH I WILL

coincide with his birthday, WHICH I WILL
SAY WOULD NOT be the first time that he

SAY WOULD NOT be the first time that he

SAY WOULD NOT be the first time that he
exploited Iran for personal reasons,

exploited Iran for personal reasons,

exploited Iran for personal reasons,
given that he previously suggested that

given that he previously suggested that

given that he previously suggested that
ongoing negotiations were the reason he

ongoing negotiations were the reason he

ongoing negotiations were the reason he
couldn't attend Don Jr.'s wedding.

couldn't attend Don Jr.'s wedding.

couldn't attend Don Jr.'s wedding.
Saying, "It's not good timing for me.

Saying, "It's not good timing for me.

Saying, "It's not good timing for me.
I have a thing called Iran."

I have a thing called Iran."

I have a thing called Iran."
Which is just incredible. President Dad

Which is just incredible. President Dad

Which is just incredible. President Dad
misses son's wedding for a peace deal he

misses son's wedding for a peace deal he

misses son's wedding for a peace deal he
didn't get.

didn't get.

didn't get.
Isn't breaking Hemingway records for

Isn't breaking Hemingway records for

Isn't breaking Hemingway records for
shortest sad story, but it might be the

shortest sad story, but it might be the

shortest sad story, but it might be the
dumbest.

dumbest.

dumbest.
And on top of all of this, the World Cup

And on top of all of this, the World Cup

And on top of all of this, the World Cup
BEGAN THIS WEEK WITH SPECTACULAR OPENING

BEGAN THIS WEEK WITH SPECTACULAR OPENING

BEGAN THIS WEEK WITH SPECTACULAR OPENING
CEREMONIES in the three host countries.

CEREMONIES in the three host countries.

CEREMONIES in the three host countries.
Mexico went with Shakira and Salma

Mexico went with Shakira and Salma

Mexico went with Shakira and Salma
Hayek. Canada had Michael Bublé and

Hayek. Canada had Michael Bublé and

Hayek. Canada had Michael Bublé and
Alanis Morissette. While America, for

Alanis Morissette. While America, for

Alanis Morissette. While America, for
some reason, opted for Katy Perry

some reason, opted for Katy Perry

some reason, opted for Katy Perry
dressed like a lampshade.

dressed like a lampshade.

dressed like a lampshade.
Now, with the US as one of the year's

Now, with the US as one of the year's

Now, with the US as one of the year's
hosts, visitors from around the world

hosts, visitors from around the world

hosts, visitors from around the world
have been marveling at what this country

have been marveling at what this country

have been marveling at what this country
has to offer. And it has been fun to see

has to offer. And it has been fun to see

has to offer. And it has been fun to see
America through their eyes. A Swedish

America through their eyes. A Swedish

America through their eyes. A Swedish
visitor posted, "Why did no one tell me

visitor posted, "Why did no one tell me

visitor posted, "Why did no one tell me
ranch sauce is like crack?"

ranch sauce is like crack?"

ranch sauce is like crack?"
>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]
>> A German named Freddy went viral with

>> A German named Freddy went viral with

>> A German named Freddy went viral with
posts like this one from outside of

posts like this one from outside of

posts like this one from outside of
Bucky's. Dude, LMAO, this is a gas

Bucky's. Dude, LMAO, this is a gas

Bucky's. Dude, LMAO, this is a gas
station.

station.

station.
And in Boston, a bunch of Scottish fans

And in Boston, a bunch of Scottish fans

And in Boston, a bunch of Scottish fans
found the infamous cop slide and sent a

found the infamous cop slide and sent a

found the infamous cop slide and sent a
bagpiper down it.

bagpiper down it.

bagpiper down it.
But unfortunately,

But unfortunately,

But unfortunately,
not everyone has been able to enjoy the

not everyone has been able to enjoy the

not everyone has been able to enjoy the
wonders of America. Fans from more than

wonders of America. Fans from more than

wonders of America. Fans from more than
a quarter of the countries taking part

a quarter of the countries taking part

a quarter of the countries taking part
in the World Cup are facing travel bans,

in the World Cup are facing travel bans,

in the World Cup are facing travel bans,
tighter restrictions, or high visa

tighter restrictions, or high visa

tighter restrictions, or high visa
rejection rates. And when Trump was

rejection rates. And when Trump was

rejection rates. And when Trump was
asked about that, his answer was pretty

asked about that, his answer was pretty

asked about that, his answer was pretty
telling.

telling.

telling.
>> Some people are afraid that it's going

>> Some people are afraid that it's going

>> Some people are afraid that it's going
to be harder and harder to get visas to

to be harder and harder to get visas to

to be harder and harder to get visas to
come from outside. Can you reassure

come from outside. Can you reassure

come from outside. Can you reassure
>> Well, we're we're working on it very

>> Well, we're we're working on it very

>> Well, we're we're working on it very
closely to make sure the right people

closely to make sure the right people

closely to make sure the right people
come into our country.

come into our country.

come into our country.
>> Oh, the right people? I'll be honest,

>> Oh, the right people? I'll be honest,

>> Oh, the right people? I'll be honest,
I'm not sure I trust Trump's judgment on

I'm not sure I trust Trump's judgment on

I'm not sure I trust Trump's judgment on
who the right people are any more than I

who the right people are any more than I

who the right people are any more than I
trust his ability to look at a Civil War

trust his ability to look at a Civil War

trust his ability to look at a Civil War
reenactment and point at the good guys.

reenactment and point at the good guys.

reenactment and point at the good guys.
And it's not just fans. Iraq's star

And it's not just fans. Iraq's star

And it's not just fans. Iraq's star
player was held for almost 7 hours and

player was held for almost 7 hours and

player was held for almost 7 hours and
had his phone inspected before being

had his phone inspected before being

had his phone inspected before being
allowed entry. Iran's national team had

allowed entry. Iran's national team had

allowed entry. Iran's national team had
to relocate their training camp from the

to relocate their training camp from the

to relocate their training camp from the
US to Mexico in order to resolve

US to Mexico in order to resolve

US to Mexico in order to resolve
potential visa issues. And a referee

potential visa issues. And a referee

potential visa issues. And a referee
from Somalia was actually denied entry

from Somalia was actually denied entry

from Somalia was actually denied entry
at Miami Airport and forced to fly back

at Miami Airport and forced to fly back

at Miami Airport and forced to fly back
home. One reporter actually caught up

home. One reporter actually caught up

home. One reporter actually caught up
with the head of the White House task

with the head of the White House task

with the head of the White House task
force on the World Cup, Andrew Giuliani,

force on the World Cup, Andrew Giuliani,

force on the World Cup, Andrew Giuliani,
yes relation, and

yes relation, and

yes relation, and
pointed out the obvious pattern here.

pointed out the obvious pattern here.

pointed out the obvious pattern here.
>> Given that people having trouble

>> Given that people having trouble

>> Given that people having trouble
accessing this tournament and their skin

accessing this tournament and their skin

accessing this tournament and their skin
color.

color.

color.
>> How so?

>> How so?

>> How so?
>> Is the shipping office a racist welcome?

>> Is the shipping office a racist welcome?

>> Is the shipping office a racist welcome?
>> Uh

>> Uh

>> Uh
explain your question because I think

explain your question because I think

explain your question because I think
the premise is false.

the premise is false.

the premise is false.
>> Swiss striker Breel Embolo, Cameroon

>> Swiss striker Breel Embolo, Cameroon

>> Swiss striker Breel Embolo, Cameroon
born, he had trouble getting into the

born, he had trouble getting into the

born, he had trouble getting into the
country. Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein was

country. Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein was

country. Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein was
detained for 7 hours.

detained for 7 hours.

detained for 7 hours.
>> Are in the country?

>> Are in the country?

>> Are in the country?
>> They're in the country, but they were

>> They're in the country, but they were

>> They're in the country, but they were
they were detained.

they were detained.

they were detained.
>> Don't you think the most important thing

>> Don't you think the most important thing

>> Don't you think the most important thing
about a tournament is making sure that

about a tournament is making sure that

about a tournament is making sure that
those fans that come to the United

those fans that come to the United

those fans that come to the United
States, all those Americans that are

States, all those Americans that are

States, all those Americans that are
going to enjoy this tournament, that

going to enjoy this tournament, that

going to enjoy this tournament, that
they actually are safe and secure?

they actually are safe and secure?

they actually are safe and secure?
That's what I ultimately think is

That's what I ultimately think is

That's what I ultimately think is
important. We're going to continue to

important. We're going to continue to

important. We're going to continue to
focus on that and thank you for that

focus on that and thank you for that

focus on that and thank you for that
>> Was a Somalian referee not allowed into

>> Was a Somalian referee not allowed into

>> Was a Somalian referee not allowed into
the country because Donald Trump

the country because Donald Trump

the country because Donald Trump
has a problem with Somalia?

has a problem with Somalia?

has a problem with Somalia?
>> That is pretty damning. Although I do

>> That is pretty damning. Although I do

>> That is pretty damning. Although I do
kind of love the immediate whiplash of

kind of love the immediate whiplash of

kind of love the immediate whiplash of
"Explain your question, your premise is

"Explain your question, your premise is

"Explain your question, your premise is
false" to "Oh, I understand the question

false" to "Oh, I understand the question

false" to "Oh, I understand the question
now. Excuse me, I have to leave."

now. Excuse me, I have to leave."

now. Excuse me, I have to leave."
But I guess you would expect nothing

But I guess you would expect nothing

But I guess you would expect nothing
less from Andrew Giuliani. Not just

less from Andrew Giuliani. Not just

less from Andrew Giuliani. Not just
Rudy's son, but a guy with truly abysmal

Rudy's son, but a guy with truly abysmal

Rudy's son, but a guy with truly abysmal
vibes. He looks like Ron Howard drowned.

vibes. He looks like Ron Howard drowned.

vibes. He looks like Ron Howard drowned.
HE LOOKS LIKE

HE LOOKS LIKE

HE LOOKS LIKE
HE GOT KICKED OFF DUKE'S GOLF TEAM for

HE GOT KICKED OFF DUKE'S GOLF TEAM for

HE GOT KICKED OFF DUKE'S GOLF TEAM for
being too much of a dick, but that's

being too much of a dick, but that's

being too much of a dick, but that's
ONLY BECAUSE HE ACTUALLY DID. THAT IS A

ONLY BECAUSE HE ACTUALLY DID. THAT IS A

ONLY BECAUSE HE ACTUALLY DID. THAT IS A
REAL THING THAT HAPPENED. That man IS

REAL THING THAT HAPPENED. That man IS

REAL THING THAT HAPPENED. That man IS
EXACTLY WHO you think he is.

EXACTLY WHO you think he is.

EXACTLY WHO you think he is.
Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino, the head of

Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino, the head of

Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino, the head of
FIFA and not as you might have guessed

FIFA and not as you might have guessed

FIFA and not as you might have guessed
by his name and face, Italy's version of

by his name and face, Italy's version of

by his name and face, Italy's version of
the Boss Baby,

the Boss Baby,

the Boss Baby,
has claimed that the world is welcome in

has claimed that the world is welcome in

has claimed that the world is welcome in
America. Very much a citation needed

America. Very much a citation needed

America. Very much a citation needed
sort of statement. And when a reporter

sort of statement. And when a reporter

sort of statement. And when a reporter
pressed Infantino this week on the

pressed Infantino this week on the

pressed Infantino this week on the
problems that people were encountering,

problems that people were encountering,

problems that people were encountering,
his response was maddening.

his response was maddening.

his response was maddening.
>> Chill.

>> Chill.

>> Chill.
Relax.

Relax.

Relax.
We work on everything. We try to solve

We work on everything. We try to solve

We work on everything. We try to solve
everything. You say

everything. You say

everything. You say
>> people should chill and relax about

>> people should chill and relax about

>> people should chill and relax about
these situations, but you've got one of

these situations, but you've got one of

these situations, but you've got one of
the world's top referees

the world's top referees

the world's top referees
told he can't enter the United States,

told he can't enter the United States,

told he can't enter the United States,
sent back home, accused of having links

sent back home, accused of having links

sent back home, accused of having links
with suspected terror organizations. Are

with suspected terror organizations. Are

with suspected terror organizations. Are
you embarrassed therefore by what

you embarrassed therefore by what

you embarrassed therefore by what
actually has come to pass? And have you

actually has come to pass? And have you

actually has come to pass? And have you
Do you have to accept that you've lost

Do you have to accept that you've lost

Do you have to accept that you've lost
some control

some control

some control
of your own tournament here?

of your own tournament here?

of your own tournament here?
>> When I say to chill, I don't mean to

>> When I say to chill, I don't mean to

>> When I say to chill, I don't mean to
chill and do nothing.

chill and do nothing.

chill and do nothing.
I mean

I mean

I mean
to trust us.

to trust us.

to trust us.
>> Look.

>> Look.

>> Look.
Look.

Look.

Look.
There are times when "No worries" is a

There are times when "No worries" is a

There are times when "No worries" is a
good attitude. Like when you're

good attitude. Like when you're

good attitude. Like when you're
meditating or when your father's been

meditating or when your father's been

meditating or when your father's been
murdered by your uncle, you fled your

murdered by your uncle, you fled your

murdered by your uncle, you fled your
home, and now you're moving in with your

home, and now you're moving in with your

home, and now you're moving in with your
friendly gay neighbors. But when

friendly gay neighbors. But when

friendly gay neighbors. But when
Trump is using the World Cup as an

Trump is using the World Cup as an

Trump is using the World Cup as an
excuse to punish specific groups of

excuse to punish specific groups of

excuse to punish specific groups of
people, telling everyone to chill won't

people, telling everyone to chill won't

people, telling everyone to chill won't
cut it. And as for trust FIFA, NO

cut it. And as for trust FIFA, NO

cut it. And as for trust FIFA, NO
WAY.

WAY.

WAY.
WE HAVE DONE MULTIPLE STORIES ON HOW

WE HAVE DONE MULTIPLE STORIES ON HOW

WE HAVE DONE MULTIPLE STORIES ON HOW
terrible they are. I CAN BARELY THINK OF

terrible they are. I CAN BARELY THINK OF

terrible they are. I CAN BARELY THINK OF
A less ethical organization, and I'm

A less ethical organization, and I'm

A less ethical organization, and I'm
very much including companies like let's

very much including companies like let's

very much including companies like let's
kill some wildlife, give us your blood,

kill some wildlife, give us your blood,

kill some wildlife, give us your blood,
it's fine, we swear, Boomer brain rot

it's fine, we swear, Boomer brain rot

it's fine, we swear, Boomer brain rot
featuring Myanmar genocide, and oops, we

featuring Myanmar genocide, and oops, we

featuring Myanmar genocide, and oops, we
didn't put the wings on right.

didn't put the wings on right.

didn't put the wings on right.
And it's especially hard to trust FIFA

And it's especially hard to trust FIFA

And it's especially hard to trust FIFA
to stand up to Trump, given Infantino

to stand up to Trump, given Infantino

to stand up to Trump, given Infantino
has sucked up to him in so many ways.

has sucked up to him in so many ways.

has sucked up to him in so many ways.
He's actually made more public

He's actually made more public

He's actually made more public
appearances in the Oval Office during

appearances in the Oval Office during

appearances in the Oval Office during
Trump's second term than any world

Trump's second term than any world

Trump's second term than any world
political leader. And he opened an

political leader. And he opened an

political leader. And he opened an
office in Trump Tower in Manhattan,

office in Trump Tower in Manhattan,

office in Trump Tower in Manhattan,
meaning FIFA are paying rent to the

meaning FIFA are paying rent to the

meaning FIFA are paying rent to the
Trump family business. Also, FIFA not

Trump family business. Also, FIFA not

Trump family business. Also, FIFA not
only moved the World Cup draw away from

only moved the World Cup draw away from

only moved the World Cup draw away from
Las Vegas to the Kennedy Center.

Las Vegas to the Kennedy Center.

Las Vegas to the Kennedy Center.
Remember, they had the gall to present

Remember, they had the gall to present

Remember, they had the gall to present
Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace

Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace

Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace
Prize during it.

Prize during it.

Prize during it.
>> Mr. President, this is your [music]

>> Mr. President, this is your [music]

>> Mr. President, this is your [music]
prize. This is your peace prize. There

prize. This is your peace prize. There

prize. This is your peace prize. There
is also a beautiful medal for you that

is also a beautiful medal for you that

is also a beautiful medal for you that
you can wear

you can wear

you can wear
everywhere you want to go.

everywhere you want to go.

everywhere you want to go.
>> THAT IS

>> THAT IS

>> THAT IS
SO MUCH WEIRDNESS in one 12-second clip.

SO MUCH WEIRDNESS in one 12-second clip.

SO MUCH WEIRDNESS in one 12-second clip.
First, Infantino saying it's a beautiful

First, Infantino saying it's a beautiful

First, Infantino saying it's a beautiful
medal you can wear everywhere you want

medal you can wear everywhere you want

medal you can wear everywhere you want
to go.

to go.

to go.
Sounds like he's trying to sell it on

Sounds like he's trying to sell it on

Sounds like he's trying to sell it on
the Home Shopping Network.

the Home Shopping Network.

the Home Shopping Network.
Then there is Trump's excited REACTION

Then there is Trump's excited REACTION

Then there is Trump's excited REACTION
THERE. HE SAW THAT medal went ooh, like

THERE. HE SAW THAT medal went ooh, like

THERE. HE SAW THAT medal went ooh, like
a monkey spotting a banana, THEN YOINKED

a monkey spotting a banana, THEN YOINKED

a monkey spotting a banana, THEN YOINKED
IT OUT OF THE BOX like the Hamburglar.

IT OUT OF THE BOX like the Hamburglar.

IT OUT OF THE BOX like the Hamburglar.
He looks like a cartoon cat pulling a

He looks like a cartoon cat pulling a

He looks like a cartoon cat pulling a
fish bone out of A GARBAGE CAN.

fish bone out of A GARBAGE CAN.

fish bone out of A GARBAGE CAN.
AND THAT WOULD BE GROSS ENOUGH, BUT

AND THAT WOULD BE GROSS ENOUGH, BUT

AND THAT WOULD BE GROSS ENOUGH, BUT
Infantino still wasn't done pandering

Infantino still wasn't done pandering

Infantino still wasn't done pandering
because he also, and this is true, hired

because he also, and this is true, hired

because he also, and this is true, hired
the Village People to play YMCA for

the Village People to play YMCA for

the Village People to play YMCA for
Trump at that event

Trump at that event

Trump at that event
so that he could dance TO HIS FAVORITE

so that he could dance TO HIS FAVORITE

so that he could dance TO HIS FAVORITE
SONG, WHICH IS REALLY A MATCH made in

SONG, WHICH IS REALLY A MATCH made in

SONG, WHICH IS REALLY A MATCH made in
heaven when you think about it, since

heaven when you think about it, since

heaven when you think about it, since
the Village People and Trump both elicit

the Village People and Trump both elicit

the Village People and Trump both elicit
the response, "Oh, they're still alive."

the response, "Oh, they're still alive."

the response, "Oh, they're still alive."
Just with slightly different general

Just with slightly different general

Just with slightly different general
tones.

tones.

tones.
And in hindsight, that might actually

And in hindsight, that might actually

And in hindsight, that might actually
turn out to be the high point of Trump's

turn out to be the high point of Trump's

turn out to be the high point of Trump's
second term. Because since then, his

second term. Because since then, his

second term. Because since then, his
approval ratings have hit new lows, he

approval ratings have hit new lows, he

approval ratings have hit new lows, he
started a stupid war that he doesn't

started a stupid war that he doesn't

started a stupid war that he doesn't
seem to know how to end, and the very

seem to know how to end, and the very

seem to know how to end, and the very
building where that event took place

building where that event took place

building where that event took place
removed his name from the front OF IT

removed his name from the front OF IT

removed his name from the front OF IT
THIS WEEKEND.

THIS WEEKEND.

THIS WEEKEND.
>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]
>> WELL, AT THIS POINT, SURELY EVEN TRUMP'S

>> WELL, AT THIS POINT, SURELY EVEN TRUMP'S

>> WELL, AT THIS POINT, SURELY EVEN TRUMP'S
MOST ardent supporters must see that

MOST ardent supporters must see that

MOST ardent supporters must see that
letting him back into the White House

letting him back into the White House

letting him back into the White House
again was very much like bringing an

again was very much like bringing an

again was very much like bringing an
elephant into a convention center. It

elephant into a convention center. It

elephant into a convention center. It
was A TERRIBLE IDEA FROM THE START, and

was A TERRIBLE IDEA FROM THE START, and

was A TERRIBLE IDEA FROM THE START, and
you really don't get to be surprised

you really don't get to be surprised

you really don't get to be surprised
that it has caused such a gigantic

that it has caused such a gigantic

that it has caused such a gigantic
mess.

mess.

mess.
And now, this.

And now, this.

And now, this.
>> And now, did you know about the broken

>> And now, did you know about the broken

>> And now, did you know about the broken
urinal at WNEP, Scranton?

urinal at WNEP, Scranton?

urinal at WNEP, Scranton?
>> So, Sue Mindi doesn't know this.

>> So, Sue Mindi doesn't know this.

>> So, Sue Mindi doesn't know this.
>> No.

>> No.

>> No.
>> Our urinal, one of them closest to the

>> Our urinal, one of them closest to the

>> Our urinal, one of them closest to the
studio, has been busted now for 2 weeks.

studio, has been busted now for 2 weeks.

studio, has been busted now for 2 weeks.
>> There it is, right through 5:00, 6:00,

>> There it is, right through 5:00, 6:00,

>> There it is, right through 5:00, 6:00,
just total sunshine. Our urinal is broke

just total sunshine. Our urinal is broke

just total sunshine. Our urinal is broke
here at WNEP. John, I just checked, the

here at WNEP. John, I just checked, the

here at WNEP. John, I just checked, the
urinal is still

urinal is still

urinal is still
>> Oh, boy.

>> Oh, boy.

>> Oh, boy.
>> It's still broken?

>> It's still broken?

>> It's still broken?
>> Yeah, I mean, enough is enough. We're

>> Yeah, I mean, enough is enough. We're

>> Yeah, I mean, enough is enough. We're
told, I don't know if this is just a

told, I don't know if this is just a

told, I don't know if this is just a
rumor, but

rumor, but

rumor, but
someone flushed dude wipes down the

someone flushed dude wipes down the

someone flushed dude wipes down the
toilet here. This is now placed on the

toilet here. This is now placed on the

toilet here. This is now placed on the
urinal. I just

urinal. I just

urinal. I just
>> What is that? I saw that sitting there.

>> What is that? I saw that sitting there.

>> What is that? I saw that sitting there.
>> urinal rebuilder kit. Now, is this a

>> urinal rebuilder kit. Now, is this a

>> urinal rebuilder kit. Now, is this a
>> Are they saying that like we should do

>> Are they saying that like we should do

>> Are they saying that like we should do
this, or they're

this, or they're

this, or they're
>> It's a It's a urinal

>> It's a It's a urinal

>> It's a It's a urinal
>> box sitting there.

>> box sitting there.

>> box sitting there.
>> It's a urinal rebuilder kit.

>> It's a urinal rebuilder kit.

>> It's a urinal rebuilder kit.
>> John, did [music] you see the good news

>> John, did [music] you see the good news

>> John, did [music] you see the good news
in the

in the

in the
in the lavatory?

in the lavatory?

in the lavatory?
>> Oh, it was exciting.

>> Oh, it was exciting.

>> Oh, it was exciting.
>> Yeah.

>> Yeah.

>> Yeah.
>> Oh, I heard about it.

>> Oh, I heard about it.

>> Oh, I heard about it.
>> The urinal's back.

>> The urinal's back.

>> The urinal's back.
>> I saw them there working on it

>> I saw them there working on it

>> I saw them there working on it
yesterday. I told them, "Thanks."

yesterday. I told them, "Thanks."

yesterday. I told them, "Thanks."
>> So, I don't know if you noticed, folks,

>> So, I don't know if you noticed, folks,

>> So, I don't know if you noticed, folks,
I lost about 5 lb walking to the other

I lost about 5 lb walking to the other

I lost about 5 lb walking to the other
side of the building urinal over the

side of the building urinal over the

side of the building urinal over the
last week. Check it out, the one close

last week. Check it out, the one close

last week. Check it out, the one close
to the weather [music] office. John,

to the weather [music] office. John,

to the weather [music] office. John,
finally, I think it's been fixed, right?

finally, I think it's been fixed, right?

finally, I think it's been fixed, right?
We're back in business, big guy.

We're back in business, big guy.

We're back in business, big guy.
>> It is open once again.

>> It is open once again.

>> It is open once again.
>> Yeah, no distance walking.

>> Yeah, no distance walking.

>> Yeah, no distance walking.
>> Okay.

>> Okay.

>> Okay.
>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]
>> See you.

>> See you.

>> See you.
>> All right.

>> All right.

>> All right.
Well, topping our news this morning, a

Well, topping our news this morning, a

Well, topping our news this morning, a
man is dead after a house fire in Green

man is dead after a house fire in Green

man is dead after a house fire in Green
County.

>> Moving on.

>> Moving on.
Before we get to our main story tonight,

Before we get to our main story tonight,

Before we get to our main story tonight,
I want to talk to you about an area in

I want to talk to you about an area in

I want to talk to you about an area in
the UK called Makerfield. It's between

the UK called Makerfield. It's between

the UK called Makerfield. It's between
Manchester and Liverpool, and it

Manchester and Liverpool, and it

Manchester and Liverpool, and it
contains, among other things, parts of

contains, among other things, parts of

contains, among other things, parts of
Wigan, the town where charmingly Wallace

Wigan, the town where charmingly Wallace

Wigan, the town where charmingly Wallace
and Gromit live, and which was slightly

and Gromit live, and which was slightly

and Gromit live, and which was slightly
less charmingly once portrayed by George

less charmingly once portrayed by George

less charmingly once portrayed by George
Orwell as a sinkhole of misery.

Orwell as a sinkhole of misery.

Orwell as a sinkhole of misery.
Two fun facts that I frankly can't

Two fun facts that I frankly can't

Two fun facts that I frankly can't
believe Aardman Animators haven't

believe Aardman Animators haven't

believe Aardman Animators haven't
already combined into a single movie.

already combined into a single movie.

already combined into a single movie.
And to be fair, George Orwell's not the

And to be fair, George Orwell's not the

And to be fair, George Orwell's not the
only one with a low opinion of Wigan.

only one with a low opinion of Wigan.

only one with a low opinion of Wigan.
Just watch as this guy pays the town a

Just watch as this guy pays the town a

Just watch as this guy pays the town a
visit and interviews some local kids.

visit and interviews some local kids.

visit and interviews some local kids.
>> What's the best thing about Wigan?

>> What's the best thing about Wigan?

>> It's

>> It's
>> One of the good things is Galloways

>> One of the good things is Galloways

>> One of the good things is Galloways
pies.

pies.

pies.
>> But why does everyone say Galloways

>> But why does everyone say Galloways

>> But why does everyone say Galloways
pies?

pies?

pies?
>> They're better.

>> They're better.

>> They're better.
>> Bolton or Wigan?

>> Bolton or Wigan?

>> Bolton or Wigan?
>> Bolton.

>> Bolton.

>> Bolton.
>> Really?

>> Really?

>> Really?
>> Yeah, I'd choose Bolton over Wigan. It's

>> Yeah, I'd choose Bolton over Wigan. It's

>> Yeah, I'd choose Bolton over Wigan. It's
just a one of a lot of

just a one of a lot of

just a one of a lot of
shitholes at the end of the day.

shitholes at the end of the day.

shitholes at the end of the day.
>> Fantastic. I think my favorite part of

>> Fantastic. I think my favorite part of

>> Fantastic. I think my favorite part of
that is, "Why does everyone say

that is, "Why does everyone say

that is, "Why does everyone say
Galloways pies?" being answered with,

Galloways pies?" being answered with,

Galloways pies?" being answered with,
"Because it's better." Better than what,

"Because it's better." Better than what,

"Because it's better." Better than what,
exactly? Although, to be fair, based on

exactly? Although, to be fair, based on

exactly? Although, to be fair, based on
those kids' attitude, I'm guessing the

those kids' attitude, I'm guessing the

those kids' attitude, I'm guessing the
answer is better than any other parts of

answer is better than any other parts of

answer is better than any other parts of
my day in this godforsaken

my day in this godforsaken

my day in this godforsaken
town.

town.

town.
And look, as nice as Galloways pies

And look, as nice as Galloways pies

And look, as nice as Galloways pies
sounds, I should tell you one of Wigan's

sounds, I should tell you one of Wigan's

sounds, I should tell you one of Wigan's
signature local dishes is actually

signature local dishes is actually

signature local dishes is actually
something called a babby's yed, a suet

something called a babby's yed, a suet

something called a babby's yed, a suet
pudding that can be served floating or a

pudding that can be served floating or a

pudding that can be served floating or a
floating in gravy or pea wet, served

floating in gravy or pea wet, served

floating in gravy or pea wet, served
with, and I quote, "The sort of

with, and I quote, "The sort of

with, and I quote, "The sort of
discharge that comes off of mushy peas."

discharge that comes off of mushy peas."

discharge that comes off of mushy peas."
Which sounds less like a recipe and more

Which sounds less like a recipe and more

Which sounds less like a recipe and more
like an episode of Chopped where the

like an episode of Chopped where the

like an episode of Chopped where the
only ingredients were items found in the

only ingredients were items found in the

only ingredients were items found in the
dumpster.

dumpster.

dumpster.
Just listen to this man explain the dish

Just listen to this man explain the dish

Just listen to this man explain the dish
even further.

even further.

even further.
>> When you tip it out, it's supposed to

>> When you tip it out, it's supposed to

>> When you tip it out, it's supposed to
look like a baby's head.

>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]
>> The hat is obviously this. So, when they

>> The hat is obviously this. So, when they

>> The hat is obviously this. So, when they
ask for the the babby's yed with hat on,

ask for the the babby's yed with hat on,

ask for the the babby's yed with hat on,
or baby's head with the hat on,

or baby's head with the hat on,

or baby's head with the hat on,
it's to keep it warm. I don't like all

it's to keep it warm. I don't like all

it's to keep it warm. I don't like all
the gravy and the peas and everything up

the gravy and the peas and everything up

the gravy and the peas and everything up
and curry or whatever mushed in. I like

and curry or whatever mushed in. I like

and curry or whatever mushed in. I like
the chips to be dry

the chips to be dry

the chips to be dry
with and I'll squash it down like that.

with and I'll squash it down like that.

with and I'll squash it down like that.
>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]
>> And I'll mix it in with the chips.

>> And I'll mix it in with the chips.

>> And I'll mix it in with the chips.
>> Okay, just for the record, I also find

>> Okay, just for the record, I also find

>> Okay, just for the record, I also find
that disgusting.

that disgusting.

that disgusting.
In fact, I generally might prefer

In fact, I generally might prefer

In fact, I generally might prefer
watching that man eat an actual baby's

watching that man eat an actual baby's

watching that man eat an actual baby's
head.

head.

head.
Now, the reason I'm talking about this

Now, the reason I'm talking about this

Now, the reason I'm talking about this
relatively small area in northern

relatively small area in northern

relatively small area in northern
England is for complicated reasons. Next

England is for complicated reasons. Next

England is for complicated reasons. Next
week, it may end up deciding the next

week, it may end up deciding the next

week, it may end up deciding the next
Prime Minister of the UK and changing

Prime Minister of the UK and changing

Prime Minister of the UK and changing
the course of British history. And if

the course of British history. And if

the course of British history. And if
you thinking, wait, hold on. Didn't

you thinking, wait, hold on. Didn't

you thinking, wait, hold on. Didn't
Britain just elect a new Prime Minister?

Britain just elect a new Prime Minister?

Britain just elect a new Prime Minister?
Yeah, it did. Just 2 years ago, Keir

Yeah, it did. Just 2 years ago, Keir

Yeah, it did. Just 2 years ago, Keir
Starmer and the Labour Party swept into

Starmer and the Labour Party swept into

Starmer and the Labour Party swept into
power breaking the Conservative Party's

power breaking the Conservative Party's

power breaking the Conservative Party's
stronghold on government that had lasted

stronghold on government that had lasted

stronghold on government that had lasted
for 14 years. And Starmer's Starmer's

for 14 years. And Starmer's Starmer's

for 14 years. And Starmer's Starmer's
slogan back then really was change,

slogan back then really was change,

slogan back then really was change,
which does make sense as he looks like a

which does make sense as he looks like a

which does make sense as he looks like a
man who saw Obama's hope and change

man who saw Obama's hope and change

man who saw Obama's hope and change
campaign and said, "Hope? Yeah, come on.

campaign and said, "Hope? Yeah, come on.

campaign and said, "Hope? Yeah, come on.
Let's

Let's

Let's
Let's not go crazy. Let's just go with

Let's not go crazy. Let's just go with

Let's not go crazy. Let's just go with
change and put it in the smallest font

change and put it in the smallest font

change and put it in the smallest font
imaginable."

imaginable."

imaginable."
Back then, Starmer was riding high, but

Back then, Starmer was riding high, but

Back then, Starmer was riding high, but
things have not gone well.

things have not gone well.

things have not gone well.
>> He's been in office less than 2 years,

>> He's been in office less than 2 years,

>> He's been in office less than 2 years,
but failed to kick-start Britain's

but failed to kick-start Britain's

but failed to kick-start Britain's
sluggish economy. He also made the

sluggish economy. He also made the

sluggish economy. He also made the
disastrous decision to appoint Peter

disastrous decision to appoint Peter

disastrous decision to appoint Peter
Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to

Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to

Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to
Washington. Mandelson was known to be a

Washington. Mandelson was known to be a

Washington. Mandelson was known to be a
long-time friend of Jeffrey Epstein. The

long-time friend of Jeffrey Epstein. The

long-time friend of Jeffrey Epstein. The
scandal has badly weakened Starmer,

scandal has badly weakened Starmer,

scandal has badly weakened Starmer,
who's face ridicule from President

who's face ridicule from President

who's face ridicule from President
Trump.

Trump.

Trump.
>> This is

>> This is

>> This is
not Winston Churchill that we're dealing

not Winston Churchill that we're dealing

not Winston Churchill that we're dealing
with.

with.

with.
>> Yeah,

>> Yeah,

>> Yeah,
he's not Winston Churchill. That is a

he's not Winston Churchill. That is a

he's not Winston Churchill. That is a
pretty savage burn coming from a man who

pretty savage burn coming from a man who

pretty savage burn coming from a man who
himself is very much not FDR.

himself is very much not FDR.

himself is very much not FDR.
Apart from, of course, his pension for

Apart from, of course, his pension for

Apart from, of course, his pension for
hiding his medical conditions. The point

hiding his medical conditions. The point

hiding his medical conditions. The point
is voters in Britain have turned on

is voters in Britain have turned on

is voters in Britain have turned on
Starmer hard, which came to a head last

Starmer hard, which came to a head last

Starmer hard, which came to a head last
month during local elections around the

month during local elections around the

month during local elections around the
country when Labour got absolutely

country when Labour got absolutely

country when Labour got absolutely
clobbered, losing more than 1,400

clobbered, losing more than 1,400

clobbered, losing more than 1,400
representatives from English councils.

representatives from English councils.

representatives from English councils.
And it's not just that people feel

And it's not just that people feel

And it's not just that people feel
Starmer hasn't delivered change, they

Starmer hasn't delivered change, they

Starmer hasn't delivered change, they
seem to personally loathe him.

seem to personally loathe him.

seem to personally loathe him.
>> What are your thoughts on Keir Starmer?

>> Can I swear?

>> Can I swear?
>> You can be as honest as you like.

>> You can be as honest as you like.

>> You can be as honest as you like.
>> He's prick.

>> He's prick.

>> He's prick.
>> I mean

>> I mean

>> I mean
that is perfect. The only way that could

that is perfect. The only way that could

that is perfect. The only way that could
have been better is if she then said,

have been better is if she then said,

have been better is if she then said,
"Actually, can I take a minute to think

"Actually, can I take a minute to think

"Actually, can I take a minute to think
of a meaner one? I want to really hurt

of a meaner one? I want to really hurt

of a meaner one? I want to really hurt
his feelings." Oh, hold on. Can I say

his feelings." Oh, hold on. Can I say

his feelings." Oh, hold on. Can I say
on the news? I'm pretty sure I can,

on the news? I'm pretty sure I can,

on the news? I'm pretty sure I can,
right?

right?

right?
But incredibly, Starmer has been digging

But incredibly, Starmer has been digging

But incredibly, Starmer has been digging
in. In fact, just listen to him last

in. In fact, just listen to him last

in. In fact, just listen to him last
month, right after his party got

month, right after his party got

month, right after his party got
shellacked in those elections.

shellacked in those elections.

shellacked in those elections.
>> Did you contemplate this morning that

>> Did you contemplate this morning that

>> Did you contemplate this morning that
the responsibility is that it's time for

the responsibility is that it's time for

the responsibility is that it's time for
you to go and to resign?

you to go and to resign?

you to go and to resign?
>> Let me be clear, these are really tough

>> Let me be clear, these are really tough

>> Let me be clear, these are really tough
results. I'm not going to sugarcoat it.

results. I'm not going to sugarcoat it.

results. I'm not going to sugarcoat it.
>> Did you contemplate that the problem

>> Did you contemplate that the problem

>> Did you contemplate that the problem
might be you, that you might need to go

might be you, that you might need to go

might be you, that you might need to go
to help Labour win these seats back? Did

to help Labour win these seats back? Did

to help Labour win these seats back? Did
you even contemplate it, to acknowledge

you even contemplate it, to acknowledge

you even contemplate it, to acknowledge
it as a conversation even?

it as a conversation even?

it as a conversation even?
>> Look, I think it's absolutely clear

>> Look, I think it's absolutely clear

>> Look, I think it's absolutely clear
that the electorate are fed up with the

that the electorate are fed up with the

that the electorate are fed up with the
fact that their lives aren't changing

fact that their lives aren't changing

fact that their lives aren't changing
quickly enough.

quickly enough.

quickly enough.
>> Wow, it is brutal how that reporter just

>> Wow, it is brutal how that reporter just

>> Wow, it is brutal how that reporter just
kept rephrasing that same question. Did

kept rephrasing that same question. Did

kept rephrasing that same question. Did
you contemplate it was your fault? Did

you contemplate it was your fault? Did

you contemplate it was your fault? Did
you even acknowledge it? Did you write a

you even acknowledge it? Did you write a

you even acknowledge it? Did you write a
list of possible problems on a

list of possible problems on a

list of possible problems on a
whiteboard and include as one of them

whiteboard and include as one of them

whiteboard and include as one of them
yourself?

yourself?

yourself?
Have you ever looked into the mirror and

Have you ever looked into the mirror and

Have you ever looked into the mirror and
questioned whether you, Keir Starmer,

questioned whether you, Keir Starmer,

questioned whether you, Keir Starmer,
are the root cause of all the problems

are the root cause of all the problems

are the root cause of all the problems
in the country right now? And if not,

in the country right now? And if not,

in the country right now? And if not,
WHY NOT?

WHY NOT?

WHY NOT?
SUFFICE TO SAY, STARMER and the Labour

SUFFICE TO SAY, STARMER and the Labour

SUFFICE TO SAY, STARMER and the Labour
Party are in big trouble. But, they

Party are in big trouble. But, they

Party are in big trouble. But, they
still have a chance to change course

still have a chance to change course

still have a chance to change course
here, because remember, the UK system is

here, because remember, the UK system is

here, because remember, the UK system is
different from the US's. Over there, the

different from the US's. Over there, the

different from the US's. Over there, the
ruling party can actually swap out its

ruling party can actually swap out its

ruling party can actually swap out its
leader without having to call a general

leader without having to call a general

leader without having to call a general
election. That is why, while Americans

election. That is why, while Americans

election. That is why, while Americans
are typically stuck with our choice for

are typically stuck with our choice for

are typically stuck with our choice for
4 years, barring a truly hilarious

4 years, barring a truly hilarious

4 years, barring a truly hilarious
manhole accident.

manhole accident.

manhole accident.
In the UK, Prime Ministers have a more

In the UK, Prime Ministers have a more

In the UK, Prime Ministers have a more
transient quality. It's one of the

transient quality. It's one of the

transient quality. It's one of the
reasons why there's been four of them in

reasons why there's been four of them in

reasons why there's been four of them in
the past four years, including one who

the past four years, including one who

the past four years, including one who
famously didn't even outlast a head of

famously didn't even outlast a head of

famously didn't even outlast a head of
lettuce.

lettuce.

lettuce.
And many in Labour think their best

And many in Labour think their best

And many in Labour think their best
option is to replace Starmer with this

option is to replace Starmer with this

option is to replace Starmer with this
man, Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of

man, Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of

man, Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of
Greater Manchester. The thing is, to be

Greater Manchester. The thing is, to be

Greater Manchester. The thing is, to be
Prime Minister, you have to be a sitting

Prime Minister, you have to be a sitting

Prime Minister, you have to be a sitting
member of Parliament, but Burnham isn't.

member of Parliament, but Burnham isn't.

member of Parliament, but Burnham isn't.
All of which brings us back to

All of which brings us back to

All of which brings us back to
Makerfield, because to make a path for

Makerfield, because to make a path for

Makerfield, because to make a path for
Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield

Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield

Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield
recently resigned specifically to allow

recently resigned specifically to allow

recently resigned specifically to allow
Burnham to run in a by-election there,

Burnham to run in a by-election there,

Burnham to run in a by-election there,
the British equivalent of a special

the British equivalent of a special

the British equivalent of a special
election this coming Thursday. And if

election this coming Thursday. And if

election this coming Thursday. And if
Burnham wins, he's already confirmed

Burnham wins, he's already confirmed

Burnham wins, he's already confirmed
he'll challenge Starmer to become Prime

he'll challenge Starmer to become Prime

he'll challenge Starmer to become Prime
Minister. But if he loses, the Labour

Minister. But if he loses, the Labour

Minister. But if he loses, the Labour
Party is pretty much And as

Party is pretty much And as

Party is pretty much And as
you're about to see, some of the party's

you're about to see, some of the party's

you're about to see, some of the party's
wait to take over are just incredibly

wait to take over are just incredibly

wait to take over are just incredibly
grim. The point here is roughly 76,000

grim. The point here is roughly 76,000

grim. The point here is roughly 76,000
registered voters in Makerfield. That is

registered voters in Makerfield. That is

registered voters in Makerfield. That is
less than the capacity of giant stadium,

less than the capacity of giant stadium,

less than the capacity of giant stadium,
and about 1/6 of 1% of Britain's voting

and about 1/6 of 1% of Britain's voting

and about 1/6 of 1% of Britain's voting
population currently hold the future of

population currently hold the future of

population currently hold the future of
the country in their hands. So, given

the country in their hands. So, given

the country in their hands. So, given
all of that, tonight let's talk about

all of that, tonight let's talk about

all of that, tonight let's talk about
the Makerfield by-election. How Labour

the Makerfield by-election. How Labour

the Makerfield by-election. How Labour
got to this point, which parties are

got to this point, which parties are

got to this point, which parties are
nipping at their heels, and who some of

nipping at their heels, and who some of

nipping at their heels, and who some of
the candidates in it are, because the

the candidates in it are, because the

the candidates in it are, because the
whole thing is just bonkers. And

whole thing is just bonkers. And

whole thing is just bonkers. And
let's start with how Starmer support

let's start with how Starmer support

let's start with how Starmer support
collapsed so quickly. To be fair, some

collapsed so quickly. To be fair, some

collapsed so quickly. To be fair, some
of that was outside his control. The

of that was outside his control. The

of that was outside his control. The
UK's economy has been struggling for the

UK's economy has been struggling for the

UK's economy has been struggling for the
past two decades for all sorts of

past two decades for all sorts of

past two decades for all sorts of
reasons, from Brexit to the pandemic to

reasons, from Brexit to the pandemic to

reasons, from Brexit to the pandemic to
Russia's invasion of Ukraine. People are

Russia's invasion of Ukraine. People are

Russia's invasion of Ukraine. People are
really struggling there, with one poll

really struggling there, with one poll

really struggling there, with one poll
showing almost six in 10 Britons saying

showing almost six in 10 Britons saying

showing almost six in 10 Britons saying
they felt the cost of living crisis

they felt the cost of living crisis

they felt the cost of living crisis
would never end. That would be a huge

would never end. That would be a huge

would never end. That would be a huge
challenge for even a savvy politician,

challenge for even a savvy politician,

challenge for even a savvy politician,
which Starmer very much is not.

which Starmer very much is not.

which Starmer very much is not.
His solutions, like cutting fuel

His solutions, like cutting fuel

His solutions, like cutting fuel
payments for the elderly, have caused

payments for the elderly, have caused

payments for the elderly, have caused
huge blowback and for minimal gain, to

huge blowback and for minimal gain, to

huge blowback and for minimal gain, to
the point where this is how one group of

the point where this is how one group of

the point where this is how one group of
analysts describe him.

analysts describe him.

analysts describe him.
>> I remember I was looking back at what he

>> I remember I was looking back at what he

>> I remember I was looking back at what he
said at the time. His plan was to make

said at the time. His plan was to make

said at the time. His plan was to make
good decisions.

good decisions.

good decisions.
That's not a plan.

That's not a plan.

That's not a plan.
>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]
>> And particularly if you're not good at

>> And particularly if you're not good at

>> And particularly if you're not good at
decision-making, which turns out he also

decision-making, which turns out he also

decision-making, which turns out he also
wasn't very good at Don't talk about his

wasn't very good at Don't talk about his

wasn't very good at Don't talk about his
judgment of people.

judgment of people.

judgment of people.
>> Is he Is he good with people?

>> Is he Is he good with people?

>> Is he Is he good with people?
>> Uh

>> Uh

>> Uh
no.

no.

no.
>> Does he work well with cabinet

>> Does he work well with cabinet

>> Does he work well with cabinet
ministers?

ministers?

ministers?
>> They regard him with near open contempt.

>> They regard him with near open contempt.

>> They regard him with near open contempt.
>> Holy that is so brutally cold.

>> Holy that is so brutally cold.

>> Holy that is so brutally cold.
I almost wish they kept going there.

I almost wish they kept going there.

I almost wish they kept going there.
What about animals? How is he with

What about animals? How is he with

What about animals? How is he with
animals? Birds frequently try to fly

animals? Birds frequently try to fly

animals? Birds frequently try to fly
into his face, and dogs show him even

into his face, and dogs show him even

into his face, and dogs show him even
less respect. And what of children? He

less respect. And what of children? He

less respect. And what of children? He
held a baby to speech once, and the baby

held a baby to speech once, and the baby

held a baby to speech once, and the baby
called him a rizzless wanker. Anything

called him a rizzless wanker. Anything

called him a rizzless wanker. Anything
else you'd like to add at this point?

else you'd like to add at this point?

else you'd like to add at this point?
Sure, automatic doors refuse to open for

Sure, automatic doors refuse to open for

Sure, automatic doors refuse to open for
him, and plants exposed to his picture

him, and plants exposed to his picture

him, and plants exposed to his picture
are 70% less likely to yield flowers.

are 70% less likely to yield flowers.

are 70% less likely to yield flowers.
And amazingly, the public is even less

And amazingly, the public is even less

And amazingly, the public is even less
enthusiastic about Starmer, with recent

enthusiastic about Starmer, with recent

enthusiastic about Starmer, with recent
focus groups' descriptions of him

focus groups' descriptions of him

focus groups' descriptions of him
including a jellyfish and a doormat.

including a jellyfish and a doormat.

including a jellyfish and a doormat.
And one big reason for that is, for a

And one big reason for that is, for a

And one big reason for that is, for a
man who's already pretty much a

man who's already pretty much a

man who's already pretty much a
centrist, he has relentlessly pandered

centrist, he has relentlessly pandered

centrist, he has relentlessly pandered
to the right on everything from trans

to the right on everything from trans

to the right on everything from trans
rights to immigration to the

rights to immigration to the

rights to immigration to the
pro-Palestine movement. On that last

pro-Palestine movement. On that last

pro-Palestine movement. On that last
front, his government's now classified a

front, his government's now classified a

front, his government's now classified a
civil disobedience group called

civil disobedience group called

civil disobedience group called
Palestine Action as a terrorist

Palestine Action as a terrorist

Palestine Action as a terrorist
organization, banning it, which has made

organization, banning it, which has made

organization, banning it, which has made
belonging to it or inviting support for

belonging to it or inviting support for

belonging to it or inviting support for
it a serious crime punishable by up to

it a serious crime punishable by up to

it a serious crime punishable by up to
14 years in prison. Now, in the wake of

14 years in prison. Now, in the wake of

14 years in prison. Now, in the wake of
that decision, priests, teachers, and

that decision, priests, teachers, and

that decision, priests, teachers, and
pensioners are among hundreds of people

pensioners are among hundreds of people

pensioners are among hundreds of people
who've been arrested merely for holding

who've been arrested merely for holding

who've been arrested merely for holding
up signs in support of the organization,

up signs in support of the organization,

up signs in support of the organization,
resulting in these crazy images of

resulting in these crazy images of

resulting in these crazy images of
elderly protesters getting carried away

elderly protesters getting carried away

elderly protesters getting carried away
by police. Those are some bad visuals

by police. Those are some bad visuals

by police. Those are some bad visuals
for any leader, let alone one who

for any leader, let alone one who

for any leader, let alone one who
literally used to be a human rights

literally used to be a human rights

literally used to be a human rights
lawyer.

lawyer.

lawyer.
And it It is frankly no wonder many

And it It is frankly no wonder many

And it It is frankly no wonder many
progressive Labour supporters have since

progressive Labour supporters have since

progressive Labour supporters have since
been drawn to the UK's Green Party,

been drawn to the UK's Green Party,

been drawn to the UK's Green Party,
including this one.

including this one.

including this one.
>> Looking at the parties, who do you like

>> Looking at the parties, who do you like

>> Looking at the parties, who do you like
look of

look of

look of
>> I think definitely Greens these days or

>> I think definitely Greens these days or

>> I think definitely Greens these days or
independent probably.

independent probably.

independent probably.
>> You say these days.

>> You say these days.

>> You say these days.
>> Yeah.

>> Yeah.

>> Yeah.
>> A couple of years ago would that have

>> A couple of years ago would that have

>> A couple of years ago would that have
been the case?

been the case?

been the case?
>> Uh no, I was a big fan of Labour.

>> Uh no, I was a big fan of Labour.

>> Uh no, I was a big fan of Labour.
>> So what's changed in the last few years?

>> So what's changed in the last few years?

>> So what's changed in the last few years?
>> There's been a a lot of things that have

>> There's been a a lot of things that have

>> There's been a a lot of things that have
been sliding to the right and the

been sliding to the right and the

been sliding to the right and the
betraying a lot of like working class

betraying a lot of like working class

betraying a lot of like working class
voters

voters

voters
and people of color also refugees and

and people of color also refugees and

and people of color also refugees and
basically minorities even like trans

basically minorities even like trans

basically minorities even like trans
health care and LGBT rights and all this

health care and LGBT rights and all this

health care and LGBT rights and all this
stuff.

stuff.

stuff.
>> That's quite a long list.

>> That's quite a long list.

>> That's quite a long list.
>> Yes, for sure.

>> Yes, for sure.

>> Yes, for sure.
>> Yeah. It is a pretty long list, isn't

>> Yeah. It is a pretty long list, isn't

>> Yeah. It is a pretty long list, isn't
it?

it?

it?
It kind of seems like someone asked

It kind of seems like someone asked

It kind of seems like someone asked
armor, "Who do you want to throw under

armor, "Who do you want to throw under

armor, "Who do you want to throw under
the bus?" He just said, "Yes."

the bus?" He just said, "Yes."

the bus?" He just said, "Yes."
So

So

So
So Starmer's clearly disappointed many

So Starmer's clearly disappointed many

So Starmer's clearly disappointed many
on the left and normally the challenge

on the left and normally the challenge

on the left and normally the challenge
to his right would have come from

to his right would have come from

to his right would have come from
Labour's traditional opposition, the

Labour's traditional opposition, the

Labour's traditional opposition, the
Conservatives, but they too saw major

Conservatives, but they too saw major

Conservatives, but they too saw major
losses in last month's elections and the

losses in last month's elections and the

losses in last month's elections and the
party that's increasingly taking their

party that's increasingly taking their

party that's increasingly taking their
place is the further right Reform UK. It

place is the further right Reform UK. It

place is the further right Reform UK. It
won nearly 1,500 council races, which is

won nearly 1,500 council races, which is

won nearly 1,500 council races, which is
clearly great news for its leader, Nigel

clearly great news for its leader, Nigel

clearly great news for its leader, Nigel
Farage, biblically accurate frog prince

Farage, biblically accurate frog prince

Farage, biblically accurate frog prince
and professional Now,

and professional Now,

and professional Now,
we've talked about Farage before. He's

we've talked about Farage before. He's

we've talked about Farage before. He's
the provocative bigot who spearheaded

the provocative bigot who spearheaded

the provocative bigot who spearheaded
the campaign for Brexit and has on

the campaign for Brexit and has on

the campaign for Brexit and has on
multiple occasions had milkshakes thrown

multiple occasions had milkshakes thrown

multiple occasions had milkshakes thrown
at him.

at him.

at him.
Here he is right after one of those

Here he is right after one of those

Here he is right after one of those
incidents

incidents

incidents
looking like he's modeling a suit from

looking like he's modeling a suit from

looking like he's modeling a suit from
Joseph A. Banks Bukakke collection.

Joseph A. Banks Bukakke collection.

Joseph A. Banks Bukakke collection.
Farage built the Reform Party around his

Farage built the Reform Party around his

Farage built the Reform Party around his
usual right-wing talking points, which

usual right-wing talking points, which

usual right-wing talking points, which
are heavy on the xenophobia as you can

are heavy on the xenophobia as you can

are heavy on the xenophobia as you can
kind of see through videos like this.

kind of see through videos like this.

kind of see through videos like this.
>> You ask yourself why public services

>> You ask yourself why public services

>> You ask yourself why public services
have diminished. You ask yourself why

have diminished. You ask yourself why

have diminished. You ask yourself why
rents have gone through the roof. The

rents have gone through the roof. The

rents have gone through the roof. The
population explosion has done that. And

population explosion has done that. And

population explosion has done that. And
then you look at parts of London, for

then you look at parts of London, for

then you look at parts of London, for
example,

example,

example,
where the road names, the underground

where the road names, the underground

where the road names, the underground
signs aren't just in English,

signs aren't just in English,

signs aren't just in English,
they're in a foreign language, as well.

they're in a foreign language, as well.

they're in a foreign language, as well.
1 million people living in this country

1 million people living in this country

1 million people living in this country
don't speak any English at all.

don't speak any English at all.

don't speak any English at all.
>> Okay, first and I think you probably

>> Okay, first and I think you probably

>> Okay, first and I think you probably
already know this, that 1 million figure

already know this, that 1 million figure

already know this, that 1 million figure
is just As of the most recent

is just As of the most recent

is just As of the most recent
census, only around 160,000 people in

census, only around 160,000 people in

census, only around 160,000 people in
England and Wales said that they

England and Wales said that they

England and Wales said that they
couldn't speak any English. But also, a

couldn't speak any English. But also, a

couldn't speak any English. But also, a
British man complaining "Foreigners

British man complaining "Foreigners

British man complaining "Foreigners
showed up and now this road sign isn't

showed up and now this road sign isn't

showed up and now this road sign isn't
in the language I speak." is

in the language I speak." is

in the language I speak." is
bold given, you know, history. I'm just

bold given, you know, history. I'm just

bold given, you know, history. I'm just
saying,

saying,

saying,
the largest lake in Africa wasn't always

the largest lake in Africa wasn't always

the largest lake in Africa wasn't always
called Lake Victoria.

called Lake Victoria.

called Lake Victoria.
That only started when some pasty white

That only started when some pasty white

That only started when some pasty white
dude showed up and decided to name it

dude showed up and decided to name it

dude showed up and decided to name it
after his national mommy. And

after his national mommy. And

after his national mommy. And
and as much as I'm sure everyone liked

and as much as I'm sure everyone liked

and as much as I'm sure everyone liked
imagining her drowning in there, it is

imagining her drowning in there, it is

imagining her drowning in there, it is
probably time to rename it. But

probably time to rename it. But

probably time to rename it. But
nonetheless, bigotry and grievance have

nonetheless, bigotry and grievance have

nonetheless, bigotry and grievance have
propelled the Reform Party forward.

propelled the Reform Party forward.

propelled the Reform Party forward.
Despite Farage's own significant baggage

Despite Farage's own significant baggage

Despite Farage's own significant baggage
from his long history of lies and sexism

from his long history of lies and sexism

from his long history of lies and sexism
to more recent questions about how how a

to more recent questions about how how a

to more recent questions about how how a
5 million pound gift that he received

5 million pound gift that he received

5 million pound gift that he received
from a crypto billionaire shortly before

from a crypto billionaire shortly before

from a crypto billionaire shortly before
announcing that he'd run in the 2024

announcing that he'd run in the 2024

announcing that he'd run in the 2024
general election. When asked about that,

general election. When asked about that,

general election. When asked about that,
his response wasn't exactly great.

his response wasn't exactly great.

his response wasn't exactly great.
>> This was given to me as a unconditional

>> This was given to me as a unconditional

>> This was given to me as a unconditional
basis.

basis.

basis.
Completely unconditional basis. But

Completely unconditional basis. But

Completely unconditional basis. But
frankly,

frankly,

frankly,
it was given as a reward for campaigning

it was given as a reward for campaigning

it was given as a reward for campaigning
for Brexit for 27 years.

for Brexit for 27 years.

for Brexit for 27 years.
>> And it had no it had no impact on your

>> And it had no it had no impact on your

>> And it had no it had no impact on your
decision to come back into public life?

decision to come back into public life?

decision to come back into public life?
>> No.

>> No.

>> No.
He He who

He He who

He He who
pays the piper picks the tune.

pays the piper picks the tune.

pays the piper picks the tune.
>> Hang on a second. Hang on a second. I

>> Hang on a second. Hang on a second. I

>> Hang on a second. Hang on a second. I
can't be bought by anybody.

can't be bought by anybody.

can't be bought by anybody.
>> Wow, Farage makes some sharp turns

>> Wow, Farage makes some sharp turns

>> Wow, Farage makes some sharp turns
there, going from "This was an

there, going from "This was an

there, going from "This was an
unconditional gift." to "I was paid as a

unconditional gift." to "I was paid as a

unconditional gift." to "I was paid as a
reward for a specific action." to "I

reward for a specific action." to "I

reward for a specific action." to "I
can't be bought by anybody." Honestly,

can't be bought by anybody." Honestly,

can't be bought by anybody." Honestly,
if you let him talk for long enough

if you let him talk for long enough

if you let him talk for long enough
there, I'm pretty sure he'd get himself

there, I'm pretty sure he'd get himself

there, I'm pretty sure he'd get himself
to "But you know what? I can be rented

to "But you know what? I can be rented

to "But you know what? I can be rented
out on an interim basis."

out on an interim basis."

out on an interim basis."
But despite all of that, Reform's

But despite all of that, Reform's

But despite all of that, Reform's
anti-immigrant messaging has clearly

anti-immigrant messaging has clearly

anti-immigrant messaging has clearly
found an audience. Just watch this video

found an audience. Just watch this video

found an audience. Just watch this video
of a local Reform candidate from earlier

of a local Reform candidate from earlier

of a local Reform candidate from earlier
this year denying charges of racism

this year denying charges of racism

this year denying charges of racism
before then talking to a supporter who

before then talking to a supporter who

before then talking to a supporter who
slightly undercuts her argument.

slightly undercuts her argument.

slightly undercuts her argument.
>> I think the thing I hear more than

>> I think the thing I hear more than

>> I think the thing I hear more than
anything else is a fascist, a Nazi,

anything else is a fascist, a Nazi,

anything else is a fascist, a Nazi,
which is the furthest

which is the furthest

which is the furthest
than what we are. We're just not that at

than what we are. We're just not that at

than what we are. We're just not that at
all.

all.

all.
None of us are racist.

None of us are racist.

None of us are racist.
>> No, I'm not. But they tell you that if

>> No, I'm not. But they tell you that if

>> No, I'm not. But they tell you that if
you say something about it.

you say something about it.

you say something about it.
>> I'll tell you what, to be honest, I've

>> I'll tell you what, to be honest, I've

>> I'll tell you what, to be honest, I've
never been racist.

never been racist.

never been racist.
>> No.

>> No.

>> No.
>> But I'm getting that way.

>> But I'm getting that way.

>> But I'm getting that way.
>> WOAH!

>> WOAH!

>> WOAH!
WOAH!

WOAH!

WOAH!
I'VE NEVER BEEN RACIST, BUT I'M GETTING

I'VE NEVER BEEN RACIST, BUT I'M GETTING

I'VE NEVER BEEN RACIST, BUT I'M GETTING
that way. Well, guess what? IF YOU'RE

that way. Well, guess what? IF YOU'RE

that way. Well, guess what? IF YOU'RE
CONSIDERING IT, YOU'RE ACTUALLY ALREADY

CONSIDERING IT, YOU'RE ACTUALLY ALREADY

CONSIDERING IT, YOU'RE ACTUALLY ALREADY
THERE.

THERE.

THERE.
IT'S NOT LIKE GETTING BAGS. You don't

IT'S NOT LIKE GETTING BAGS. You don't

IT'S NOT LIKE GETTING BAGS. You don't
have to wait for the racism to grow in.

have to wait for the racism to grow in.

have to wait for the racism to grow in.
You did it. The journey is the

You did it. The journey is the

You did it. The journey is the
destination.

destination.

destination.
Now, now Reform will claim that they've

Now, now Reform will claim that they've

Now, now Reform will claim that they've
distanced themselves from rhetoric like

distanced themselves from rhetoric like

distanced themselves from rhetoric like
that. Farage has boasted that they've

that. Farage has boasted that they've

that. Farage has boasted that they've
professionalized the party, but it is

professionalized the party, but it is

professionalized the party, but it is
worth noting that the candidates it ran

worth noting that the candidates it ran

worth noting that the candidates it ran
last month included Brett Muscroft, who

last month included Brett Muscroft, who

last month included Brett Muscroft, who
reportedly posted on Facebook, "Islam is

reportedly posted on Facebook, "Islam is

reportedly posted on Facebook, "Islam is
like cancer. If you don't remove it on

like cancer. If you don't remove it on

like cancer. If you don't remove it on
time, it will kill you." And Andrew

time, it will kill you." And Andrew

time, it will kill you." And Andrew
Mahon, who posted, "No disrespect, but

Mahon, who posted, "No disrespect, but

Mahon, who posted, "No disrespect, but
why can black people use the N-word, but

why can black people use the N-word, but

why can black people use the N-word, but
white people cannot?" Demonstrating the

white people cannot?" Demonstrating the

white people cannot?" Demonstrating the
exact level of delusion that would make

exact level of delusion that would make

exact level of delusion that would make
someone comfortable leaving the house in

someone comfortable leaving the house in

someone comfortable leaving the house in
this selection of outfits. And honestly,

this selection of outfits. And honestly,

this selection of outfits. And honestly,
if his argument is that he can't see

if his argument is that he can't see

if his argument is that he can't see
color,

color,

color,
he's making a pretty good case for it.

he's making a pretty good case for it.

he's making a pretty good case for it.
>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]

>> [cheering]
>> AND WHEN ONE OF REFORM'S leaders went on

>> AND WHEN ONE OF REFORM'S leaders went on

>> AND WHEN ONE OF REFORM'S leaders went on
the news right after their election wins

the news right after their election wins

the news right after their election wins
last month, he got this awkward question

last month, he got this awkward question

last month, he got this awkward question
about yet another of their shitty

about yet another of their shitty

about yet another of their shitty
candidates.

candidates.

candidates.
>> One of your new Sunderland councilors,

>> One of your new Sunderland councilors,

>> One of your new Sunderland councilors,
so a man who was elected to represent

so a man who was elected to represent

so a man who was elected to represent
Reform,

Reform,

Reform,
suggested melting Nigerians to fill

suggested melting Nigerians to fill

suggested melting Nigerians to fill
potholes. Is that person who's expressed

potholes. Is that person who's expressed

potholes. Is that person who's expressed
those views somebody you are happy to

those views somebody you are happy to

those views somebody you are happy to
see represent Reform?

see represent Reform?

see represent Reform?
>> We are celebrating our incredible

>> We are celebrating our incredible

>> We are celebrating our incredible
successes. Like any party, you have

successes. Like any party, you have

successes. Like any party, you have
internal party processes to look at

internal party processes to look at

internal party processes to look at
where people

where people

where people
have said or done the wrong thing.

have said or done the wrong thing.

have said or done the wrong thing.
>> those remarks?

>> those remarks?

>> those remarks?
>> Laura,

>> Laura,

>> Laura,
I condemn anything that is wrong and

I condemn anything that is wrong and

I condemn anything that is wrong and
inappropriate.

inappropriate.

inappropriate.
>> WHICH THAT IS.

>> WHICH THAT IS.

>> WHICH THAT IS.
JESUS CHRIST, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WORSE

JESUS CHRIST, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WORSE

JESUS CHRIST, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WORSE
THERE. HIS FAILURE TO directly condemn

THERE. HIS FAILURE TO directly condemn

THERE. HIS FAILURE TO directly condemn
someone for suggesting melting Nigerians

someone for suggesting melting Nigerians

someone for suggesting melting Nigerians
to fill potholes or that he seems

to fill potholes or that he seems

to fill potholes or that he seems
genuinely annoyed that he's being asked

genuinely annoyed that he's being asked

genuinely annoyed that he's being asked
about it. Because if you cannot denounce

about it. Because if you cannot denounce

about it. Because if you cannot denounce
that, you should really expect to be

that, you should really expect to be

that, you should really expect to be
asked about it for the rest of your

asked about it for the rest of your

asked about it for the rest of your
life. In fact, even after your life, at

life. In fact, even after your life, at

life. In fact, even after your life, at
your funeral, someone should politely

your funeral, someone should politely

your funeral, someone should politely
knock on your coffin to say, "Sorry you

knock on your coffin to say, "Sorry you

knock on your coffin to say, "Sorry you
died, but last chance, any final comment

died, but last chance, any final comment

died, but last chance, any final comment
on that pothole racist?"

on that pothole racist?"

on that pothole racist?"
And it actually gets worse, because

And it actually gets worse, because

And it actually gets worse, because
incredibly, Reform itself is now being

incredibly, Reform itself is now being

incredibly, Reform itself is now being
challenged on its right by an even newer

challenged on its right by an even newer

challenged on its right by an even newer
party called Restore Britain. It enjoys

party called Restore Britain. It enjoys

party called Restore Britain. It enjoys
the support of fascists, neo-Nazis, and

the support of fascists, neo-Nazis, and

the support of fascists, neo-Nazis, and
other extremists, with Elon Musk even

other extremists, with Elon Musk even

other extremists, with Elon Musk even
tweeting, "Only Restore Britain can save

tweeting, "Only Restore Britain can save

tweeting, "Only Restore Britain can save
Britain." And the fact that Restore is

Britain." And the fact that Restore is

Britain." And the fact that Restore is
gaining support should be pretty

gaining support should be pretty

gaining support should be pretty
alarming given just how poisonous its

alarming given just how poisonous its

alarming given just how poisonous its
policies are. Here is Here is their

policies are. Here is Here is their

policies are. Here is Here is their
leader, Rupert Lowe, giving you just a

leader, Rupert Lowe, giving you just a

leader, Rupert Lowe, giving you just a
taste.

taste.

taste.
>> We will celebrate our Christian heritage

>> We will celebrate our Christian heritage

>> We will celebrate our Christian heritage
and the identity that built and shaped

and the identity that built and shaped

and the identity that built and shaped
this country. Responsibility, restraint,

this country. Responsibility, restraint,

this country. Responsibility, restraint,
forgiveness, duty, [music]

forgiveness, duty, [music]

forgiveness, duty, [music]
and fairness.

and fairness.

and fairness.
In short, a high-trust society. That

In short, a high-trust society. That

In short, a high-trust society. That
will mean defending our culture.

will mean defending our culture.

will mean defending our culture.
That will mean [music] resisting the

That will mean [music] resisting the

That will mean [music] resisting the
relentless creep of radical Islam. That

relentless creep of radical Islam. That

relentless creep of radical Islam. That
will mean banning the burqa, outlawing

will mean banning the burqa, outlawing

will mean banning the burqa, outlawing
Sharia law,

Sharia law,

Sharia law,
blocking cousin marriages, and

blocking cousin marriages, and

blocking cousin marriages, and
reimposing our Christian-based rule of

reimposing our Christian-based rule of

reimposing our Christian-based rule of
law. A Restore Britain government would

law. A Restore Britain government would

law. A Restore Britain government would
legislate to ensure that no halal or

legislate to ensure that no halal or

legislate to ensure that no halal or
kosher slaughter on British [music]

kosher slaughter on British [music]

kosher slaughter on British [music]
soil. This is Britain, and we will do

soil. This is Britain, and we will do

soil. This is Britain, and we will do
things our way.

things our way.

things our way.
>> Oh, spare me, Rupert. And while

>> Oh, spare me, Rupert. And while

>> Oh, spare me, Rupert. And while
it is clearly not the most important

it is clearly not the most important

it is clearly not the most important
thing there, for the record, the

thing there, for the record, the

thing there, for the record, the
culture, heritage, and identity that

culture, heritage, and identity that

culture, heritage, and identity that
shaped Britain was literally built on

shaped Britain was literally built on

shaped Britain was literally built on
cousin marriages. IT'S

cousin marriages. IT'S

cousin marriages. IT'S
IT'S BEEN A PRETTY CRUCIAL PART of the

IT'S BEEN A PRETTY CRUCIAL PART of the

IT'S BEEN A PRETTY CRUCIAL PART of the
whole process. YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRUSH

whole process. YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRUSH

whole process. YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRUSH
UP ON YOUR history given that your

UP ON YOUR history given that your

UP ON YOUR history given that your
general vibe there is so cartoonishly

general vibe there is so cartoonishly

general vibe there is so cartoonishly
English. You look like your first words

English. You look like your first words

English. You look like your first words
as a baby were British East India

as a baby were British East India

as a baby were British East India
Company.

Company.

Company.
The point is, with Reform on the rise

The point is, with Reform on the rise

The point is, with Reform on the rise
and Restore pulling it even further to

and Restore pulling it even further to

and Restore pulling it even further to
the right, Britain risks heading in a

the right, Britain risks heading in a

the right, Britain risks heading in a
very dark direction. And at least in the

very dark direction. And at least in the

very dark direction. And at least in the
immediate future, the only party

immediate future, the only party

immediate future, the only party
positioned to stop that slide is the one

positioned to stop that slide is the one

positioned to stop that slide is the one
currently in power, Labour. Which brings

currently in power, Labour. Which brings

currently in power, Labour. Which brings
us back to Andy Burnham. He's actually

us back to Andy Burnham. He's actually

us back to Andy Burnham. He's actually
been a contender to lead the Labour

been a contender to lead the Labour

been a contender to lead the Labour
Party for years now. He used to be an MP

Party for years now. He used to be an MP

Party for years now. He used to be an MP
and even served as Health Secretary for

and even served as Health Secretary for

and even served as Health Secretary for
a year. But after two failed attempts to

a year. But after two failed attempts to

a year. But after two failed attempts to
become leader, he became mayor of

become leader, he became mayor of

become leader, he became mayor of
Greater Manchester, where he made

Greater Manchester, where he made

Greater Manchester, where he made
national news standing up to Boris

national news standing up to Boris

national news standing up to Boris
Johnson's government over its failure to

Johnson's government over its failure to

Johnson's government over its failure to
provide enough assistance during the

provide enough assistance during the

provide enough assistance during the
COVID lockdowns.

COVID lockdowns.

COVID lockdowns.
>> It is wrong to place some of the poorest

>> It is wrong to place some of the poorest

>> It is wrong to place some of the poorest
parts of England in a punishing lockdown

parts of England in a punishing lockdown

parts of England in a punishing lockdown
without proper support for the people

without proper support for the people

without proper support for the people
and businesses affected. This is an

and businesses affected. This is an

and businesses affected. This is an
important moment.

important moment.

important moment.
Greater Manchester will stand firm. We

Greater Manchester will stand firm. We

Greater Manchester will stand firm. We
are fighting back for fairness and for

are fighting back for fairness and for

are fighting back for fairness and for
the health of our people in the broadest

the health of our people in the broadest

the health of our people in the broadest
sense.

sense.

sense.
>> Yeah, it's moments like that that helped

>> Yeah, it's moments like that that helped

>> Yeah, it's moments like that that helped
Burnham become known as the king of the

Burnham become known as the king of the

Burnham become known as the king of the
north. In fact, he is currently ranked

north. In fact, he is currently ranked

north. In fact, he is currently ranked
as Britain's most popular politician

as Britain's most popular politician

as Britain's most popular politician
with an average popularity rating of

with an average popularity rating of

with an average popularity rating of
35%, which I know doesn't sound like

35%, which I know doesn't sound like

35%, which I know doesn't sound like
much.

much.

much.
>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]

>> [laughter]
>> But you do have to remember the British

>> But you do have to remember the British

>> But you do have to remember the British
mind can only hold 35% happiness at a

mind can only hold 35% happiness at a

mind can only hold 35% happiness at a
maximum.

maximum.

maximum.
Winning the World Cup can push us up to

Winning the World Cup can push us up to

Winning the World Cup can push us up to
40%, but that has only happened once

40%, but that has only happened once

40%, but that has only happened once
unless I guess they win again this

unless I guess they win again this

unless I guess they win again this
summer. So, we'll just have to wait and

summer. So, we'll just have to wait and

summer. So, we'll just have to wait and
see exactly how they don't.

see exactly how they don't.

see exactly how they don't.
And on its face,

And on its face,

And on its face,
Burnham winning in Wakefield really

Burnham winning in Wakefield really

Burnham winning in Wakefield really
shouldn't be difficult given it's been a

shouldn't be difficult given it's been a

shouldn't be difficult given it's been a
safe Labour seat for more than 120

safe Labour seat for more than 120

safe Labour seat for more than 120
years. But the truth is,

years. But the truth is,

years. But the truth is,
voters there have become less

voters there have become less

voters there have become less
predictable in recent years. During

predictable in recent years. During

predictable in recent years. During
Brexit, nearly two-thirds voted to leave

Brexit, nearly two-thirds voted to leave

Brexit, nearly two-thirds voted to leave
the EU, and in last month's local

the EU, and in last month's local

the EU, and in last month's local
elections, Reform won every ward there.

elections, Reform won every ward there.

elections, Reform won every ward there.
What is more, Burnham doesn't

What is more, Burnham doesn't

What is more, Burnham doesn't
technically live in the constituency,

technically live in the constituency,

technically live in the constituency,
and while some residents may find his

and while some residents may find his

and while some residents may find his
ambitions for higher office appealing,

ambitions for higher office appealing,

ambitions for higher office appealing,
others are understandably a bit

others are understandably a bit

others are understandably a bit
resentful at having him sworn in and use

resentful at having him sworn in and use

resentful at having him sworn in and use
them as a springboard to get there.

them as a springboard to get there.

them as a springboard to get there.
>> You're going to be voting for someone

>> You're going to be voting for someone

>> You're going to be voting for someone
who's not going to be here, who's got

who's not going to be here, who's got

who's not going to be here, who's got
bigger issues than actually Makerfield,

bigger issues than actually Makerfield,

bigger issues than actually Makerfield,
really. So, it won't be his priority.

really. So, it won't be his priority.

really. So, it won't be his priority.
>> We're not here to enable him to pursue

>> We're not here to enable him to pursue

>> We're not here to enable him to pursue
his personal ambitions.

his personal ambitions.

his personal ambitions.
>> I'm sure Andy Burnham is only using us

>> I'm sure Andy Burnham is only using us

>> I'm sure Andy Burnham is only using us
as a stepping stone, anyway. He don't

as a stepping stone, anyway. He don't

as a stepping stone, anyway. He don't
care about Makerfield. He's not local.

care about Makerfield. He's not local.

care about Makerfield. He's not local.
And um he just wants to get into number

And um he just wants to get into number

And um he just wants to get into number
10.

10.

10.
>> My mom is right. I don't I don't love

>> My mom is right. I don't I don't love

>> My mom is right. I don't I don't love
that she's going around giving

that she's going around giving

that she's going around giving
interviews about Andy Burnham with my

interviews about Andy Burnham with my

interviews about Andy Burnham with my
dad, but that's a conversation that we

dad, but that's a conversation that we

dad, but that's a conversation that we
can have at Christmas. Now, to counter

can have at Christmas. Now, to counter

can have at Christmas. Now, to counter
that outsider narrative, Burnham's tried

that outsider narrative, Burnham's tried

that outsider narrative, Burnham's tried
to point out his local bonafides, like

to point out his local bonafides, like

to point out his local bonafides, like
the fact that his children went to

the fact that his children went to

the fact that his children went to
school in the area, and that he has

school in the area, and that he has

school in the area, and that he has
loads of connections there. He even

loads of connections there. He even

loads of connections there. He even
recently claimed that his favorite Wigan

recently claimed that his favorite Wigan

recently claimed that his favorite Wigan
delicacy is, you've guessed it, babby's

delicacy is, you've guessed it, babby's

delicacy is, you've guessed it, babby's
yed. But But Reform seems to think that

yed. But But Reform seems to think that

yed. But But Reform seems to think that
it can exploit the perception that he's

it can exploit the perception that he's

it can exploit the perception that he's
an ambitious outsider, because their

an ambitious outsider, because their

an ambitious outsider, because their
candidate, Robert Kenyon, has gone out

candidate, Robert Kenyon, has gone out

candidate, Robert Kenyon, has gone out
of his way to remind people that he is

of his way to remind people that he is

of his way to remind people that he is
very much a local.

very much a local.

very much a local.
>> I was born in Makerfield. [music]

>> I was born in Makerfield. [music]

>> I was born in Makerfield. [music]
If I was elected, I'd be the first

If I was elected, I'd be the first

If I was elected, I'd be the first
person born in the constituency to

person born in the constituency to

person born in the constituency to
become the MP. I don't think any MP

become the MP. I don't think any MP

become the MP. I don't think any MP
that's ever stood in Makerfield was

that's ever stood in Makerfield was

that's ever stood in Makerfield was
[music] actually born in the area. I'm a

[music] actually born in the area. I'm a

[music] actually born in the area. I'm a
plumber, gas engineer. I don't know, it

plumber, gas engineer. I don't know, it

plumber, gas engineer. I don't know, it
gets me a bit emotional sometimes

gets me a bit emotional sometimes

gets me a bit emotional sometimes
thinking that [music] there's a chance

thinking that [music] there's a chance

thinking that [music] there's a chance
that I could be representing people in

that I could be representing people in

that I could be representing people in
Parliament, because it's a massive

Parliament, because it's a massive

Parliament, because it's a massive
honor. And people will be thinking,

honor. And people will be thinking,

honor. And people will be thinking,
"Hang on a minute, he serviced my boiler

"Hang on a minute, he serviced my boiler

"Hang on a minute, he serviced my boiler
last week."

last week."

last week."
>> Yeah,

>> Yeah,

>> Yeah,
it's pretty striking, isn't it? When

it's pretty striking, isn't it? When

it's pretty striking, isn't it? When
your opponent is being accused of being

your opponent is being accused of being

your opponent is being accused of being
out of touch with the community, it's a

out of touch with the community, it's a

out of touch with the community, it's a
pretty good counter to be able to say,

pretty good counter to be able to say,

pretty good counter to be able to say,
"I have literally been elbow-deep in

"I have literally been elbow-deep in

"I have literally been elbow-deep in
this entire community's shit."

this entire community's shit."

this entire community's shit."
But the point is, Kenyon is a

But the point is, Kenyon is a

But the point is, Kenyon is a
salt-of-the-earth guy, a straight

salt-of-the-earth guy, a straight

salt-of-the-earth guy, a straight
shooter, a regular Joe, it's not a

shooter, a regular Joe, it's not a

shooter, a regular Joe, it's not a
career politician. And if you have the

career politician. And if you have the

career politician. And if you have the
pattern recognition of a pigeon, you can

pattern recognition of a pigeon, you can

pattern recognition of a pigeon, you can
probably tell what I'm about to say

probably tell what I'm about to say

probably tell what I'm about to say
next, which is that his online history

next, which is that his online history

next, which is that his online history
is a mess.

is a mess.

is a mess.
A lot of his posts have resurfaced,

A lot of his posts have resurfaced,

A lot of his posts have resurfaced,
including one that says, "I'm sexist,

including one that says, "I'm sexist,

including one that says, "I'm sexist,
sorry, but I am." And another saying,

sorry, but I am." And another saying,

sorry, but I am." And another saying,
"English women just walk around with

"English women just walk around with

"English women just walk around with
their fat bellies and odd shapes pushing

their fat bellies and odd shapes pushing

their fat bellies and odd shapes pushing
a pram at 16 IN THEIR PJS." ONE post

a pram at 16 IN THEIR PJS." ONE post

a pram at 16 IN THEIR PJS." ONE post
actually caused that same reporter you

actually caused that same reporter you

actually caused that same reporter you
saw earlier to physically chase him down

saw earlier to physically chase him down

saw earlier to physically chase him down
the streets to answer for it.

the streets to answer for it.

the streets to answer for it.
>> Why should women in Wakefield vote for

>> Why should women in Wakefield vote for

>> Why should women in Wakefield vote for
you, Rob? If you speak to the press

you, Rob? If you speak to the press

you, Rob? If you speak to the press
office.

office.

office.
>> Why Why did women Why should women in

>> Why Why did women Why should women in

>> Why Why did women Why should women in
Wakefield vote for you, Rob, when you

Wakefield vote for you, Rob, when you

Wakefield vote for you, Rob, when you
said you're a sexist?

said you're a sexist?

said you're a sexist?
>> Can you not

>> Can you not

>> Can you not
>> No, no, but why should women vote for

>> No, no, but why should women vote for

>> No, no, but why should women vote for
you?

you?

you?
>> No, sorry, thank you.

>> No, sorry, thank you.

>> No, sorry, thank you.
>> When you said that you were sexist and

>> When you said that you were sexist and

>> When you said that you were sexist and
that they can't drive?

that they can't drive?

that they can't drive?
>> It's true.

>> It's true.

>> It's true.
Kenyon once said that women can't drive,

Kenyon once said that women can't drive,

Kenyon once said that women can't drive,
so it might be more accurate to say that

so it might be more accurate to say that

so it might be more accurate to say that
people in Wakefield will be thinking,

people in Wakefield will be thinking,

people in Wakefield will be thinking,
"Hang on a minute, that guy did fix my

"Hang on a minute, that guy did fix my

"Hang on a minute, that guy did fix my
boiler last week, but he then randomly

boiler last week, but he then randomly

boiler last week, but he then randomly
told my wife that her natural place is

told my wife that her natural place is

told my wife that her natural place is
in the kitchen." But amazingly, it gets

in the kitchen." But amazingly, it gets

in the kitchen." But amazingly, it gets
even worse, because Kenyon also made a

even worse, because Kenyon also made a

even worse, because Kenyon also made a
controversial post about a beloved

controversial post about a beloved

controversial post about a beloved
figure in British broadcasting named

figure in British broadcasting named

figure in British broadcasting named
Carol Vorderman. Very basically, for

Carol Vorderman. Very basically, for

Carol Vorderman. Very basically, for
decades, she was the co-host of a

decades, she was the co-host of a

decades, she was the co-host of a
popular afternoon game show called

popular afternoon game show called

popular afternoon game show called
Countdown, and she became a national

Countdown, and she became a national

Countdown, and she became a national
treasure. And knowing that, you can

treasure. And knowing that, you can

treasure. And knowing that, you can
hopefully now understand the visual

hopefully now understand the visual

hopefully now understand the visual
impact of what I'm about to show you.

impact of what I'm about to show you.

impact of what I'm about to show you.
>> So, on Christmas Eve, um you spotted a

>> So, on Christmas Eve, um you spotted a

>> So, on Christmas Eve, um you spotted a
message somebody sent to Carol Vorderman

message somebody sent to Carol Vorderman

message somebody sent to Carol Vorderman
on their website,

on their website,

on their website,
uh which said, "Happy birthday, Carol.

uh which said, "Happy birthday, Carol.

uh which said, "Happy birthday, Carol.
My god, I would love to smell and lick

My god, I would love to smell and lick

My god, I would love to smell and lick
your asshole."

your asshole."

your asshole."
>> Now, did you respond to that?

>> Now, did you respond to that?

>> Now, did you respond to that?
>> Uh I responded to a separate tweet.

>> Uh I responded to a separate tweet.

>> Uh I responded to a separate tweet.
>> You responded to a separate tweet. So,

>> You responded to a separate tweet. So,

>> You responded to a separate tweet. So,
go on, clarify.

go on, clarify.

go on, clarify.
>> So, somebody had written that,

>> So, somebody had written that,

>> So, somebody had written that,
um somebody else had commented on that,

um somebody else had commented on that,

um somebody else had commented on that,
and then I responded to the comment on

and then I responded to the comment on

and then I responded to the comment on
that.

that.

that.
>> So, which one of them were you

>> So, which one of them were you

>> So, which one of them were you
responding to? Were you responding to

responding to? Were you responding to

responding to? Were you responding to
the one about the

the one about the

the one about the
>> I mean, if you're even being asked that

>> I mean, if you're even being asked that

>> I mean, if you're even being asked that
question, you are in serious trouble.

question, you are in serious trouble.

question, you are in serious trouble.
And while he is trying to make it

And while he is trying to make it

And while he is trying to make it
confusing there, it's actually pretty

confusing there, it's actually pretty

confusing there, it's actually pretty
simple. Basically, someone on Twitter

simple. Basically, someone on Twitter

simple. Basically, someone on Twitter
posted on Carol Vorderman's birthday,

posted on Carol Vorderman's birthday,

posted on Carol Vorderman's birthday,
"Happy birthday, Carol. My god, I'd love

"Happy birthday, Carol. My god, I'd love

"Happy birthday, Carol. My god, I'd love
to smell and lick your asshole." Someone

to smell and lick your asshole." Someone

to smell and lick your asshole." Someone
else replied criticizing it saying, "If

else replied criticizing it saying, "If

else replied criticizing it saying, "If
you're prepared to post this on a public

you're prepared to post this on a public

you're prepared to post this on a public
forum, I would suggest your computer

forum, I would suggest your computer

forum, I would suggest your computer
drive probably needs checking." Only for

drive probably needs checking." Only for

drive probably needs checking." Only for
Kenny to respond, "He's only saying what

Kenny to respond, "He's only saying what

Kenny to respond, "He's only saying what
we're all thinking." Cry laughing emoji,

we're all thinking." Cry laughing emoji,

we're all thinking." Cry laughing emoji,
thumbs up emoji. SO, KENNY'S DEFENSE OF

thumbs up emoji. SO, KENNY'S DEFENSE OF

thumbs up emoji. SO, KENNY'S DEFENSE OF
THAT POST WAS ESSENTIALLY, "HEY, I'm not

THAT POST WAS ESSENTIALLY, "HEY, I'm not

THAT POST WAS ESSENTIALLY, "HEY, I'm not
the one who brought it up."

the one who brought it up."

the one who brought it up."
But that's not remotely exculpatory, is

But that's not remotely exculpatory, is

But that's not remotely exculpatory, is
it? It's like if someone tweeted, "Hey,

it? It's like if someone tweeted, "Hey,

it? It's like if someone tweeted, "Hey,
Bronx Zoo, you should let visitors jerk

Bronx Zoo, you should let visitors jerk

Bronx Zoo, you should let visitors jerk
off the lemurs."

off the lemurs."

off the lemurs."
And I replied WITH FACTS, THUMBS UP

And I replied WITH FACTS, THUMBS UP

And I replied WITH FACTS, THUMBS UP
EMOJI. SURE, I MIGHT NOT TECHNICALLY

EMOJI. SURE, I MIGHT NOT TECHNICALLY

EMOJI. SURE, I MIGHT NOT TECHNICALLY
HAVE BROUGHT it up first, but I did not

HAVE BROUGHT it up first, but I did not

HAVE BROUGHT it up first, but I did not
cover myself in glory there.

cover myself in glory there.

cover myself in glory there.
And to be clear, Kenyon still hasn't

And to be clear, Kenyon still hasn't

And to be clear, Kenyon still hasn't
apologized for those comments,

apologized for those comments,

apologized for those comments,
continuing to defend himself claiming

continuing to defend himself claiming

continuing to defend himself claiming
that he's just an ordinary person who's

that he's just an ordinary person who's

that he's just an ordinary person who's
rough around the edges. Now, for the

rough around the edges. Now, for the

rough around the edges. Now, for the
record, rough around the edges means

record, rough around the edges means

record, rough around the edges means
that you don't know what a crab fork is.

that you don't know what a crab fork is.

that you don't know what a crab fork is.
Not that you think it's okay to

Not that you think it's okay to

Not that you think it's okay to
participate in internet discourse about

participate in internet discourse about

participate in internet discourse about
a public woman's birthday

a public woman's birthday

a public woman's birthday
The point is, this is the candidate with

The point is, this is the candidate with

The point is, this is the candidate with
vehemently sexist and rim job positive

vehemently sexist and rim job positive

vehemently sexist and rim job positive
views

views

views
who could theoretically take down

who could theoretically take down

who could theoretically take down
Labour's best hope of retaining control

Labour's best hope of retaining control

Labour's best hope of retaining control
of the government past the next

of the government past the next

of the government past the next
election. And it is really hard not to

election. And it is really hard not to

election. And it is really hard not to
feel for the voters of Makerfield here

feel for the voters of Makerfield here

feel for the voters of Makerfield here
who've been at the center of an absolute

who've been at the center of an absolute

who've been at the center of an absolute
circus over the last month and who have

circus over the last month and who have

circus over the last month and who have
plenty of local issues that do need

plenty of local issues that do need

plenty of local issues that do need
addressing from affordable housing to

addressing from affordable housing to

addressing from affordable housing to
flooding concerns to this massive

flooding concerns to this massive

flooding concerns to this massive
illegal waste dump that Makerfield's

illegal waste dump that Makerfield's

illegal waste dump that Makerfield's
previous MP, the very guy in fact who

previous MP, the very guy in fact who

previous MP, the very guy in fact who
stepped down to let Burnham run, had

stepped down to let Burnham run, had

stepped down to let Burnham run, had
actually been working to finally get

actually been working to finally get

actually been working to finally get
cleaned up.

cleaned up.

cleaned up.
>> It's a grotesque dump that Sky News has

>> It's a grotesque dump that Sky News has

>> It's a grotesque dump that Sky News has
investigated over the past year.

investigated over the past year.

investigated over the past year.
It was March, almost 3 months ago when

It was March, almost 3 months ago when

It was March, almost 3 months ago when
it was announced that the funding was in

it was announced that the funding was in

it was announced that the funding was in
place to clear this up. But it still

place to clear this up. But it still

place to clear this up. But it still
hasn't happened.

hasn't happened.

hasn't happened.
>> Which of the candidates in this

>> Which of the candidates in this

>> Which of the candidates in this
by-election do you think would follow

by-election do you think would follow

by-election do you think would follow
through on that and make sure it is

through on that and make sure it is

through on that and make sure it is
cleaned up?

cleaned up?

cleaned up?
>> I would say that the candidates are just

>> I would say that the candidates are just

>> I would say that the candidates are just
front men, really. It's not just about

front men, really. It's not just about

front men, really. It's not just about
us anymore, it's about

us anymore, it's about

us anymore, it's about
I think the future of

I think the future of

I think the future of
politics in the country. It feels a bit

politics in the country. It feels a bit

politics in the country. It feels a bit
more, you know,

more, you know,

more, you know,
a bit overwhelming really that we could

a bit overwhelming really that we could

a bit overwhelming really that we could
be pivotal in this, and I just really

be pivotal in this, and I just really

be pivotal in this, and I just really
hope that

hope that

hope that
people make the right choice.

people make the right choice.

people make the right choice.
>> Yeah, so do I. And if there are two

>> Yeah, so do I. And if there are two

>> Yeah, so do I. And if there are two
things that you don't want someone to be

things that you don't want someone to be

things that you don't want someone to be
overwhelmed by at the same time, it's

overwhelmed by at the same time, it's

overwhelmed by at the same time, it's
responsibility for deciding England's

responsibility for deciding England's

responsibility for deciding England's
political future and odors from a

political future and odors from a

political future and odors from a
massive illegal waste dump.

massive illegal waste dump.

massive illegal waste dump.
So, what happens next, you will someone

So, what happens next, you will someone

So, what happens next, you will someone
is clearly going to win this Thursday's

is clearly going to win this Thursday's

is clearly going to win this Thursday's
election. And while current polls

election. And while current polls

election. And while current polls
suggest Labour has a lead, that may be

suggest Labour has a lead, that may be

suggest Labour has a lead, that may be
partly because Restore, the ultra

partly because Restore, the ultra

partly because Restore, the ultra
far-right party that remember is going

far-right party that remember is going

far-right party that remember is going
to save Britain from kosher butchery, is

to save Britain from kosher butchery, is

to save Britain from kosher butchery, is
siphoning off votes from Reform. And

siphoning off votes from Reform. And

siphoning off votes from Reform. And
even if Burnham does win and is then

even if Burnham does win and is then

even if Burnham does win and is then
able to unseat Starmer, he'll still face

able to unseat Starmer, he'll still face

able to unseat Starmer, he'll still face
the same dismal economy and the same

the same dismal economy and the same

the same dismal economy and the same
furious voters with only 3 years to

furious voters with only 3 years to

furious voters with only 3 years to
figure out how to deliver the change

figure out how to deliver the change

figure out how to deliver the change
that Starmer couldn't before facing

that Starmer couldn't before facing

that Starmer couldn't before facing
elections in 2029. But if Burnham loses,

elections in 2029. But if Burnham loses,

elections in 2029. But if Burnham loses,
it is going to be a mess. I

it is going to be a mess. I

it is going to be a mess. I
mean, a babby's yed spread on a pile of

mean, a babby's yed spread on a pile of

mean, a babby's yed spread on a pile of
chips mess, and I don't say that

chips mess, and I don't say that

chips mess, and I don't say that
lightly.

lightly.

lightly.
A Burnham loss would be a huge success

A Burnham loss would be a huge success

A Burnham loss would be a huge success
for Farage's Reform Party and a

for Farage's Reform Party and a

for Farage's Reform Party and a
humiliation for Labour so devastating

humiliation for Labour so devastating

humiliation for Labour so devastating
devastating they may never recover.

devastating they may never recover.

devastating they may never recover.
And at that point, with Britain's two

And at that point, with Britain's two

And at that point, with Britain's two
long-dominant parties further crushed,

long-dominant parties further crushed,

long-dominant parties further crushed,
there is a genuine chance that in a few

there is a genuine chance that in a few

there is a genuine chance that in a few
years we could see Money Shot McFlurry

years we could see Money Shot McFlurry

years we could see Money Shot McFlurry
here elected as Prime Minister.

here elected as Prime Minister.

here elected as Prime Minister.
Look, when we last covered an election

Look, when we last covered an election

Look, when we last covered an election
in the UK, we talked about how it could

in the UK, we talked about how it could

in the UK, we talked about how it could
be an extinction-level event for the

be an extinction-level event for the

be an extinction-level event for the
Conservative Party.

Conservative Party.

Conservative Party.
And it kind of was.

And it kind of was.

And it kind of was.
But it is frankly incredible that just

But it is frankly incredible that just

But it is frankly incredible that just
two years later Labour's up so

two years later Labour's up so

two years later Labour's up so
badly and has thrown his own voters

badly and has thrown his own voters

badly and has thrown his own voters
under the bus so consistently, they now

under the bus so consistently, they now

under the bus so consistently, they now
face the same threat. Because and I'm

face the same threat. Because and I'm

face the same threat. Because and I'm
sure this is a lesson with no

sure this is a lesson with no

sure this is a lesson with no
applicability to US politics.

applicability to US politics.

applicability to US politics.
You can't promise change only to turn

You can't promise change only to turn

You can't promise change only to turn
around and capitulate to the right on

around and capitulate to the right on

around and capitulate to the right on
key principles that you are supposed to

key principles that you are supposed to

key principles that you are supposed to
stand for. Because not only will you

stand for. Because not only will you

stand for. Because not only will you
lose people to your left, the right will

lose people to your left, the right will

lose people to your left, the right will
just keep moving the goal posts again

just keep moving the goal posts again

just keep moving the goal posts again
and again and you'll only have yourself

and again and you'll only have yourself

and again and you'll only have yourself
TO BLAME.

TO BLAME.

TO BLAME.
>> [applause]

>> [applause]

>> [applause]
[cheering]

[cheering]

[cheering]
>> AND IF LABOUR loses this by-election

>> AND IF LABOUR loses this by-election

>> AND IF LABOUR loses this by-election
and what ultimately comes out of it is

and what ultimately comes out of it is

and what ultimately comes out of it is
Prime Minister Farage, that is going to

Prime Minister Farage, that is going to

Prime Minister Farage, that is going to
be hard to swallow.

be hard to swallow.

be hard to swallow.
In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it

In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it

In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it
will be the hardest thing to swallow to

will be the hardest thing to swallow to

will be the hardest thing to swallow to
come out of the Makerfield area.

come out of the Makerfield area.

come out of the Makerfield area.
Aside from of course

Aside from of course

Aside from of course
the BABY'S HEAD.

the BABY'S HEAD.

the BABY'S HEAD.
WE ALL KNEW THAT IT WAS GOING TO end

WE ALL KNEW THAT IT WAS GOING TO end

WE ALL KNEW THAT IT WAS GOING TO end
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