On Labour's 2019 policies, Long-Bailey says "there’s not one I would drop" - though interestingly gets a round of applause when she says "there’s no such thing as Corbynism" as those pledges were simply "Labour values" #channel4news
They were asked whether Labour would 'be wise or try Corbynism'. Nandy was clearly right to take a moment to vocalise hurt felt by former Lab voters – audience member said her answer was what he wanted to hear. Other two had jumped ahead to solutions.
Keir Starmer expressed irritation at line of questioning of Caroline Flack's death - which centred on CPS decision-making, and mentioned his own experience as DPP - as well as questions on why he didn't sign LCTR pledges. On both he called for better quality of debate.
Starmer and Nandy talked about decency and humanity in response to questions on Flack's death. RLB was the only candidate to go for policy and she followed the line that the party put out earlier, which linked it to Leveson inquiry pt 2.
Little more heated between candidates on economy. RLB: "Of all the candidates, I’ve got a plan". KS: "we’re all putting forward our plans". Lisa said she thought there *was* difference between them on the issue bc she's been "off the frontbench and in the country"
Quick fire round. Decriminalise cannabis?
RLB - No
Starmer - I wouldn’t immediately (favour no arrest, no prosecution)
Nandy - No, proper review
In a referendum to keep monarchy, would you vote to scrap it?
Nandy - Would vote to scrap it
Keir - No. Not priority
RLB - There are more important things. I wouldn’t vote to abolish the monarchy
Free broadband for all?
Keir - Problem with yes/no.
Lisa - We’re gonna go on strike
RLB - I’m rubbish at these yes/no qs. I do support the principle but need to explain it better.
Lisa - Digital infrastructure important. Language of priorities. Start with buses. It’s a 'later'.
Greatest Labour leader of last 50 years?
RLB - Clement Attlee. (50 years?) Don't know.
Keir - Wilson because he got party to unite behind him.
Lisa - ‘I’m hoping we’re about to elect her’. Best that never was: Barbara Castle.
Neither Corbyn nor Blair mentioned.
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