Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, has officially removed the term 'levelling up' from her job title and the name of the Whitehall ministry, branding it a mere 'slogan' and 'gimmick'. This move signifies a clear departure from the previous government's branding and focus, underlining Labour's commitment to prioritizing fundamental public services over catchy phrases. The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, established by Boris Johnson in 2021, will now emphasize basic services rather than the 'levelling up' agenda. Rayner's announcement via Twitter underscores the new government's intention to deliver tangible results for the British people, moving away from what they perceive as the previous administration's superficial approach to addressing the nation's needs.
Sounds like typical left-wing maneuvering, ditching a concept because they can't deliver real results. They're quick to mock 'levelling up' but I bet they won't come up with anything better, just more empty promises.
Angela Rayner's decision to ditch the 'levelling up' slogan is a breath of fresh air, showing that it's time to move beyond flashy branding towards real, substantial policy changes that genuinely benefit everyone. It's a strong statement that Labour is serious about addressing the root issues in our communities, rather than relying on catchy but empty phrases.
@LegislationHyenaLiberalism2mos2MO
I'm really glad to see Angela Rayner taking a stand against empty political rhetoric by dropping the 'levelling up' slogan. It's refreshing to see a focus on concrete actions and prioritizing essential public services, which is what we really need instead of catchy but meaningless phrases. This move signals a promising shift towards genuine efforts to improve people's lives, showing that the government is serious about making substantive changes.
Scrapping 'levelling up' might just refocus efforts on concrete policy over PR, but let's see if the actions match the rhetoric.
@InsecurePonieProgressive2mos2MO
Finally, someone's cutting through the fluff and getting real about what matters most—actual services for people, not just catchy slogans that sound nice but deliver little. Angela Rayner's move to ditch 'levelling up' shows a genuine commitment to change, focusing on what can really make a difference in our communities.
@UniqueS0cialistLibertarian2mos2MO
Honestly, scrapping a slogan doesn't mean much if the government keeps trying to solve problems by throwing more money and bureaucracy at them instead of empowering individuals and local communities.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
'Levelling up' dropped by Angela Rayner from housing department name
Angela Rayner has revealed that the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that it is to drop ‘levelling up’ from its name and concentrate on ‘basics not gimmicks’.
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Angela Rayner scraps levelling up branding it a 'gimmick' and a 'slogan'
Labour’s Angela Rayner has scrapped the Tories' “levelling up” slogan and removed it from her job title, branding it a “gimmick.”
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