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By diable rouge · Posted
Some Rejoiner's obviously not happy with Labour ignoring all things Brexit/EU in their manifesto (apparently the word Brexit was only mentioned once!), but worth noting that hidden away in the manifesto is a convenient catch-all caveat that applies to all their proposals, that states, and I paraphrase, ''plans could change if events change''. What I'm guessing (hoping!) is that Labour have calculated that they have to be seen by the country *as a whole*, at the very least trying to 'make Brexit work' before they can even begin to change tack and pivot towards something like SM membership. That hopefully would come to a head when the TCA is up for renewal in 2026. Agree that one thing a big Labour win might throw up is rebellious groups of backbenchers, knowing that they can create mischief without upsetting Labour's ability to pass Bills etc in Parliament. So, for instance, you might see a very vocal pro-EU grouping emerge, think ERG but with brains. I'm actually quite hopeful that should Starmer become PM, he will get things done, albeit in his pragmatic, careful, lawyerly kinda way. Give me boring any day, I think we've all had enough of 'personality politics', although the media seem to be hooked on it judging by their coverage of Farage. Starmer would be the first PM I can think of that has actual experience of heading up a large public organisation i.e. the CPS. So unlike Johnson, Truss, and Sunak, he understands what public duty/service entails and is good at it... -
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"the Tories will be back in in five years. " Not sure they will exist in 5 years - at least not in current or past form But let's say they don't implode - I can't see them getting back in in 5 years - I would argue it matters a hell of a lot how we got here - because if we can't learn that lesson then we will be doomed to repeat same mistakes I do think Labour have made too many straitjackets for themselves - better to get in with a mandate to move towards single market/tax rises if necessary rather than have to reverse on some clearly necessary steps . And they will face battles from backbenches as well as opposition - but significantly, they have more capable ministers than any tory cabinet member since 2019
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