Competence used to be the boring baseline of government; now it's the whole argument in British politics. Between delivery failures, endless reset narratives, and a public that feels stuck, trust in the machine is thin. Is the current UK government actually competent to govern?
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Governing is hard. This lot makes it look harder than it should.
Interesting take. governing is hard. This lot makes it look harder than it should.
Competence is delivering NHS + housing. Show receipts.
Not competent if gilt markets keep second-guessing every budget leak.
Not sure — opposition looks louder than government looks able.
Not competent if gilt markets keep second-guessing every budget leak.
Competent enough to not be a clown show; not inspiring.
Not sure — opposition looks louder than government looks able.
Not competent — too many U-turns and thin fiscal story.
Competent enough to not be a clown show; not inspiring.
Fair point, but governing is hard. This lot makes it look harder than it should.
Interesting take. competence is delivering NHS + housing. Show receipts.
Not competent — too many U-turns and thin fiscal story.
Lol. not competent if gilt markets keep second-guessing every budget leak.
Fair point, but not sure — opposition looks louder than government looks able.
Exactly. competence is delivering NHS + housing. Show receipts.