To be clear - just asking from a non-uk perspective - you think the Labour folks about to take up these positions have no plans for their assumption of the roles?
I have no idea. It's a shower thought, not sure if it's reflecting reality.
If I were a labour shadow cabinet member 2 years ago I'd be thinking I don't have a chance of actually performing the primary role. But oh boy, times change quickly.
Another post has a good point. It's likely there will be a shake up of the labour cabinet early on so if they think anyone isn't prepared, they will be swapped out.
They should be chomping at the bit for the chance. It’s their role to argue how the job could be done better.
Well, it is easy to criticise and nitpick some else for doing it wrong. Now it's their turn to be.
All I know about British politics I learned from "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister", so I know for sure nothing will change.
Don't worry there usually are cabinet changes so not all of them will get the real positions.
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.