The threat to the party in some parts of our country is now existential. But we can progress, as we have in London, by being bold and strong in our core beliefs, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
They might be less likely, I’ll accept that. But they still represent a large chunk of Labour values. Otherwise, seriously, what’s the logic in going further to the right and trying to “out Farage” Farage?
I’m not trying to say Labour are the biggest Brexit supporters… but they still seem beholden to them.
As I say, the ‘logic’ is roughly what you suggest and if the facts were what you state (and Labour believe), their strategy could make sense. But they’re dead wrong on the facts! The upshot of this is, that their current bad strategy and tactics are not inevitable, which is why there’s still hope for the party.
They might be less likely, I’ll accept that. But they still represent a large chunk of Labour values. Otherwise, seriously, what’s the logic in going further to the right and trying to “out Farage” Farage?
I’m not trying to say Labour are the biggest Brexit supporters… but they still seem beholden to them.
As I say, the ‘logic’ is roughly what you suggest and if the facts were what you state (and Labour believe), their strategy could make sense. But they’re dead wrong on the facts! The upshot of this is, that their current bad strategy and tactics are not inevitable, which is why there’s still hope for the party.