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Originally Posted by TheDaddy
Does it matter that the train was full in the end, what's the most important point of this story, commuters having to sit on the floor after paying a fortune for a season ticket or having a pop at corbyn, since when has a politician playing fast and loose with the truth made the news, it's not like we've just made the most important decision of a generation based on nothing but lies
[url]http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/aug/23/jeremy-corbyn-virgin-trains-disputes-claim-over-lack-of-seats
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He lied. His supporters defend his political incompetence in part because he is a honest politician who doesn't do PR or spin. Here though he lied, he does do these things, so all we're left with is an incompetent politician.
It cuts to the heart of his biggest strength. That's why its news.
Also I hate this idea politicians should travel 2nd class or as have scummy a trip as possible. I hope next time May is on a train she takes 1st class and when asked why he says it's because she is the PM and needs to travel for work. It's not unreasonable for the
Prime Minister to travel first class given the work they have to do and the hours they do.