X : You're not a fan of the conservatives?
Me : Of this Gov? No but that doesn't mean that they they don't make positive steps or focus on user needs. Take buses - gov.uk/government/new… ... this is smart.
Me : Of this Gov? No but that doesn't mean that they they don't make positive steps or focus on user needs. Take buses - gov.uk/government/new… ... this is smart.
... or take the proposed nationalisation of British rail and the reforms there - gov.uk/government/new… - or the investment in networks - gov.uk/government/new… ... there are lots of good moves.
X : So, why aren't you a fan?
Me : The difference between old labour (which I am) and one nation tory is mostly hair splitting. This Gov however dresses up as one nation, it has a lot of questions to answer on integrity, financial prudence, lack of challenge etc.
Me : The difference between old labour (which I am) and one nation tory is mostly hair splitting. This Gov however dresses up as one nation, it has a lot of questions to answer on integrity, financial prudence, lack of challenge etc.
X : Hence you think Labour would be better.
Me : I didn't say that. I don't know what Labour stands for at the moment, it's in a state of flux.
X : I thought you were a member?
Me : I am. I wish to support it. However that does not mean I automatically agree with the executive,
Me : I didn't say that. I don't know what Labour stands for at the moment, it's in a state of flux.
X : I thought you were a member?
Me : I am. I wish to support it. However that does not mean I automatically agree with the executive,
X : But you were pro Corbyn?
Me : I agreed with the manifesto, the focus on more local efforts, the broad church, the revitalising of a movement ... yes. I didn't agree with everything but that's normal.
X : Starmer?
Me : We could do better.
Me : I agreed with the manifesto, the focus on more local efforts, the broad church, the revitalising of a movement ... yes. I didn't agree with everything but that's normal.
X : Starmer?
Me : We could do better.
X : Rail nationalisation, broadband, buses ... the Conservatives are more left wing than Labour.
Me : Lol, that's a cheap shot but yes, with policies under review (i.e. not there) then you can argue that the Conservatives are taking a more collective approach.
Me : Lol, that's a cheap shot but yes, with policies under review (i.e. not there) then you can argue that the Conservatives are taking a more collective approach.
X : Labour isn't relevant anymore.
Me : I wouldn't agree. It has certainly lost its way and is being outplayed on many fronts. It needs to change its focus and build a new narrative at a local level. That'll take time, maybe a decade or so.
X : A coalition of the other parties?
Me : I wouldn't agree. It has certainly lost its way and is being outplayed on many fronts. It needs to change its focus and build a new narrative at a local level. That'll take time, maybe a decade or so.
X : A coalition of the other parties?
Me : That's a tough one but all things are possible. First, Labour needs to get through its policy review and decide what it stands for. Then you'd need to come to some sort of agreement / arrangement with others and ego can play a destructive role here.
X : What are Labour's policies?
Me : At the moment, there is quite a bit of confusion - labourlist.org/2021/05/we-hav… - give it time. It needs to settle and find a new path.
X : Easy punches for the Tories?
Me : For now, yes.
Me : At the moment, there is quite a bit of confusion - labourlist.org/2021/05/we-hav… - give it time. It needs to settle and find a new path.
X : Easy punches for the Tories?
Me : For now, yes.
X : Batley and Spen?
Me : Before that we have Chesham and Amersham. If Labour support collapses in both of those then we will know that this is not working. 100 days have gone, if signs that momentum isn't building in the right way are not there then it's not going to happen.
Me : Before that we have Chesham and Amersham. If Labour support collapses in both of those then we will know that this is not working. 100 days have gone, if signs that momentum isn't building in the right way are not there then it's not going to happen.
X : How bad are things at the moment?
Me : In terms of own goals? With policy up in the air? This sums it up -
Me : In terms of own goals? With policy up in the air? This sums it up -
https://twitter.com/AaronBastani/status/1400432329969922054
X : Did Labour oppose it?
Me : No, it's a little more complex than that but the perception is there. That's the problem with vacuums, other stuff will fill it. You need to be very clear what you stand for i.e.
Me : No, it's a little more complex than that but the perception is there. That's the problem with vacuums, other stuff will fill it. You need to be very clear what you stand for i.e.
https://twitter.com/chelleryn99/status/1400391757444026368
X : You're not positive about Labour?
Me : I am positive. It's just having difficulties at the moment. It will get through its review, it will find a new path.
X : Starmer?
Me : I'm not happy, I think he should have resigned. We shall see what he comes up with.
Me : I am positive. It's just having difficulties at the moment. It will get through its review, it will find a new path.
X : Starmer?
Me : I'm not happy, I think he should have resigned. We shall see what he comes up with.
X : Where is the policy review happening?
Me : Try - policyforum.labour.org.uk/npf-consultati…
Me : Try - policyforum.labour.org.uk/npf-consultati…
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