The Forde Report what should happen now?

Corbyn was a great back bencher. But he was never leadership material and, like Johnson, surrounded himself with his supporters, not necessarily the best people for the job. I, too, find it hard to move on from brexit. It’s been too distressing. But somehow British politics must now look forward and not backwards. We need a new government and a fresh start. We can then rebuild our relationship with the EU and make this country the sort of place that’s good to live in. Brexit was based on lies and, more than anything I want decency and honesty to return to British politics. Maybe then I can move on, too.

. . . more than anything I want decency and honesty to return to British politics.

Hear hear! I am embarrassed at the way the UK is now perceived on the world stage.

I wish people could stop equating this as just a Corbyn problem and realise what is at the heart of this, which is that there is no party now that can present an alternative to the Tory perception of government. You can have real Tories like Boris&Co or you can have Tory lite like Starmer. And before you say that there is no support for the left wing, the people now speaking out for left wing policies are people like Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey. They not only state the facts, they demand something is done about the rampant profiteering which exists. It's just a pity that there is no political party that supports them and their aims. It wasn't just Corbyn people working in the LP office destroyed it was the aims of a party that once stood with working people.

Glorianny

I wish people could stop equating this as just a Corbyn problem and realise what is at the heart of this, which is that there is no party now that can present an alternative to the Tory perception of government. You can have real Tories like Boris&Co or you can have Tory lite like Starmer. And before you say that there is no support for the left wing, the people now speaking out for left wing policies are people like Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey. They not only state the facts, they demand something is done about the rampant profiteering which exists. It's just a pity that there is no political party that supports them and their aims. It wasn't just Corbyn people working in the LP office destroyed it was the aims of a party that once stood with working people.

Exactly Agree.

Glorianny

I wish people could stop equating this as just a Corbyn problem and realise what is at the heart of this, which is that there is no party now that can present an alternative to the Tory perception of government. You can have real Tories like Boris&Co or you can have Tory lite like Starmer. And before you say that there is no support for the left wing, the people now speaking out for left wing policies are people like Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey. They not only state the facts, they demand something is done about the rampant profiteering which exists. It's just a pity that there is no political party that supports them and their aims. It wasn't just Corbyn people working in the LP office destroyed it was the aims of a party that once stood with working people.

Why the hell do you think that people didn't vote for a Corbyn led Labour government?

(clue. It wasn't because people in the LP office conspired against him; that's the conclusion of the Forde report, not me..)

MaizieD

Glorianny

I wish people could stop equating this as just a Corbyn problem and realise what is at the heart of this, which is that there is no party now that can present an alternative to the Tory perception of government. You can have real Tories like Boris&Co or you can have Tory lite like Starmer. And before you say that there is no support for the left wing, the people now speaking out for left wing policies are people like Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey. They not only state the facts, they demand something is done about the rampant profiteering which exists. It's just a pity that there is no political party that supports them and their aims. It wasn't just Corbyn people working in the LP office destroyed it was the aims of a party that once stood with working people.

Why the hell do you think that people didn't vote for a Corbyn led Labour government?

(clue. It wasn't because people in the LP office conspired against him; that's the conclusion of the Forde report, not me..)

Taking it back to Corbyn again (sigh). The Red Wall wanted Brexit so they voted for Boris that's easy. But the question remains as profits go through the roof and working people struggle who is speaking up for them? It's the unions. Are they backed by the LP- No they are not. Is Starmer speaking up? no he isn't.

Glorianny

MaizieD

Glorianny

I wish people could stop equating this as just a Corbyn problem and realise what is at the heart of this, which is that there is no party now that can present an alternative to the Tory perception of government. You can have real Tories like Boris&Co or you can have Tory lite like Starmer. And before you say that there is no support for the left wing, the people now speaking out for left wing policies are people like Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey. They not only state the facts, they demand something is done about the rampant profiteering which exists. It's just a pity that there is no political party that supports them and their aims. It wasn't just Corbyn people working in the LP office destroyed it was the aims of a party that once stood with working people.

Why the hell do you think that people didn't vote for a Corbyn led Labour government?

(clue. It wasn't because people in the LP office conspired against him; that's the conclusion of the Forde report, not me..)

Taking it back to Corbyn again (sigh). The Red Wall wanted Brexit so they voted for Boris that's easy. But the question remains as profits go through the roof and working people struggle who is speaking up for them? It's the unions. Are they backed by the LP- No they are not. Is Starmer speaking up? no he isn't.

Exactly this. One could almost imagine a new party rising from the Trade Union movement. Oh wait…..

I also agree with Glorianny. The Labour Party under Starmer looks like a milder Conservative party.
I also think that is what a lot of people who say they want to vote Labour are happy with, a more equal country is somehow scary. Equality makes it obvious that those who believe they are "born to rule" are no cleverer than anyone else, and that can be unsettling. (In the same way that Prince Andrew's behaviour was unsettling, because royalty is supposed to behave at a higher standard, or what really are they there for)

The far left gave us Thatcher and Johnson, centre left gave Labour three consecutive general election victories.

The problem is that the overwhelming majority of people in this country, ordinary everyday people doing ordinary everyday jobs, no longer like or trust the Labour Party.

Every poll on politics and policy, and what happens shows that. They may not like the conservatives, but they do not trust labour, the party of the urban elite.

I have no time for either party. But I can read polls, and analyses of voting patterns.

I also think that is what a lot of people who say they want to vote Labour are happy with, a more equal country is somehow scary.

So why should Starmer, who would very much like the LP to be in government after the next election, start scaring the voters off?

but they do not trust labour, the party of the urban elite.

Coming from a LibDem I find that extremely ironic...

Maybe they’ve just been brainwashed by the press into thinking that they’ve been let down by Labour. Especially as Labour haven’t been in power to let them down for 12 years and the Conservatives haven’t done anything for them. That I know of.

I can read polls, and analyses of voting patterns too, but I’m not seeing what Monica sees. I’m flattered to be seen as part of the urban elite (sounds cool) even though I live in mid Wales and am a country bumpkin. I’m seeing a working age population who are increasingly disillusioned with the Tories and are desperate for change. I’m seeing a red wall and Labour support rebuilding slowly but surely. I’m seeing cities voting Labour. I’m seeing LibDem gains in previously safe Tory seats. I’m seeing Liz Truss/Maggie Simpson being about as good a PM as a chocolate teapot. Tories I know are seeing the same.

Book
Oliver Eagleton’s The Starmer Project shows the Labour leader to be a devious, self-interested defender of the conservative establishment, finds Terina Hine

www.counterfire.org/articles/book-reviews/23240-how-the-right-took-back-control-of-labour-the-starmer-project-review

I am re watching GBH at the moment. It hasnt aged at all.

I am talking of the Labour party leadership when I talk of a party led by the urban elite.

I dont know how to respond to that to be honest. Is the labour leadership particularly different in terms of class from the lib dems or the greens? I take it thats what you mean.

M0nica

I am talking of the Labour party leadership when I talk of a party led by the urban elite.

Of which Islington Man, Corbyn, is a member.

Yet we have some people swearing that he spoke to the masses...

Current leader is from (if we have to define it) a lower middle class, aspirational, background. Not at all 'urban elite'.

Tony Blair was definitely 'urban elite' and won a landslide victory.

All this tells us very little' really. Especially from someone who despises the LP, MOnica

In response to today's Forde Report, Keir Starmer says he has 'rid the party of destructive factionalism.' My experience as chair of Young Labour shows that's not true.

I’m running for the NEC to hold those who refuse to respect our members to account.

tribunemag.co.uk/2022/07/how-the-labour-party-betrayed-its-young-members

For a few seconds I thought you were you were running for the NEC Grany

You are chair of Young Labour grany ?

If you read this How the Labour Party Betrayed its Young Members

By Jess Bernard chair of young Labour.

It's very telling of how right wing authoritarian non inclusive Labour is.

Perhaps that is what the Red Wall recognised that you can have figureheads like Corbyn who stand for left wing policies but the "urban elite" control the party. I still don't see how Starmer will appeal to them.
Zarah Sultana is one of the few Labour MPs openly supporting strike action (by the Communication Workers Union)
twitter.com/zarahsultana/status/1533100387582021632

The Labour Party is making a terrible mistake if it ignores the Forde report

inews.co.uk/opinion/forde-report-labour-party-mistake-1750876?ito=twitter_share_article-top