Politics (and other political stuff)
Politics (and other political stuff)
(16 May 2015, 10:29 pm)aureolin Labour is in real turmoil at the moment, and I just hope the members select a strong enough candidate to take the party forward. Like Andreos1, I was pleased that Chuka pulled out the race for the leadership. Although very highly rated within, to me, he represents the New (blue) Labour years. For the Labour party to be a force again, it needs to offer a clear alternative, not a lesser form of Conservatism.
On the issue of Murphy/McCluskey/Unite... if I'm honest, I'm really surprised that Unite haven't made noises about de-affiliation yet. I'll give them a year or two before that one comes up, because I really don't think there's any benefit to Unite from the relationship. The Labour Party won't even support their action these days. If Unite de-affiliate, then others will follow suit.
(16 May 2015, 10:29 pm)aureolin Labour is in real turmoil at the moment, and I just hope the members select a strong enough candidate to take the party forward. Like Andreos1, I was pleased that Chuka pulled out the race for the leadership. Although very highly rated within, to me, he represents the New (blue) Labour years. For the Labour party to be a force again, it needs to offer a clear alternative, not a lesser form of Conservatism.
On the issue of Murphy/McCluskey/Unite... if I'm honest, I'm really surprised that Unite haven't made noises about de-affiliation yet. I'll give them a year or two before that one comes up, because I really don't think there's any benefit to Unite from the relationship. The Labour Party won't even support their action these days. If Unite de-affiliate, then others will follow suit.
