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A manifesto for the next Labour leader - how to make Labour electable again. (Thread)

1) When published, enact all the recommendations of the EHRC. Act decisively, without dither, delay or disputation.

2) Remove the momentum faction from all positions of power within the party. They are responsible for the antisemitism problem, it happened on their watch.

Expel anyone who made antisemitic comments, although I dare say that falls under (1). That includes Mr Corbyn himself.

3) Brexit - acknowledge that Brexit will be a fait accompli. Brexit policy must of course respond to developments over the next 5 years - that's hard to predict.

However, in general, respect the referendum. Pursue a close relationship with Europe, but be meaningfully distinct.

4) Economics - follow a social democratic vision. Increase spending on vital public services, but not vanity projects like free broadband.

5) Environment - maintain the "Green New Deal" concept of the 2019 manifesto. But make sure this is feasibly funded.

6) Transport - combine the best elements of the Labour and Conservative manifestos. That means a lot more funding for cycling and walking, but with the mandatory design standards promised by the Conservatives.

Spend less on roads, more on rail and active transport.

Anyway, that's my vision. I think it would be a much more plausible platform for winning the next election.

#Labour #LabourAntisemitism #cycling #GreenNewDeal #CorbynOut #CorbynLostBecause

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