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Answering the wrong question

Comment is Freed • 83 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political strategy Elections Political Ideologies Labour Party Public Opinion
  1. Blue Labour is a movement that has connections with more conservative ideas, and some of its members have developed ties with figures from the Trump era. This blend of views is causing some controversy in UK politics.
  2. The internal politics of the Labour Party are influenced by figures like Morgan McSweeney, who support Blue Labour's direction. This might indicate a shift in the party's strategy towards a more conservative audience.
  3. There's concern that the language and ideas being spread by members of Blue Labour could push traditional Labour supporters away. It raises questions about what direction the party should really take to stay true to its roots.

Editor's Note: On "UK Files, Part 2"

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 4511 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Labour Party American Politics Propaganda Journalism
  1. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) is revealed to be a partisan project connected to Labour Together, rather than just a neutral watchdog as portrayed in the media.
  2. The article highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering political ties and holding powerful institutions accountable.
  3. Efforts like digging up IRS applications and filing FOIA requests demonstrate the ongoing need for transparency and journalistic diligence in the face of narrowing speech environments.

The first Labour government and the next Labour government

Writing from London • 530 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
💾 History Labour Party Progressive Movement Political alliances
  1. A century ago, the UK saw the swearing in of its first Labour government, marking a significant shift in political history.
  2. The challenges faced by the first Labour government in the 1920s are still relevant today for the next Labour government, particularly in terms of navigating the political system and preventing conservative power.
  3. Creating a unified front against conservative parties has historically proven crucial for progressive movements, as seen with the alliance between Liberals and Labour in the past.

Why is Keir Starmer so untrustworthy?

The Path Not Taken • 286 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Trustworthiness Labour Party UK politics
  1. Keir Starmer has been seen as untrustworthy due to contradictory positions he has taken on various issues.
  2. Changes in voter demand and institutional change may explain Keir Starmer's inconsistency as a politician.
  3. The increased importance of cultural dimensions in politics has made compromise difficult and contributed to untrustworthy behavior among politicians.
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The Other Housing Crisis

Comment is Freed • 114 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Housing Crisis Labour Party Conservative Party Public Services Homelessness
  1. Housing crisis is a key issue for both Conservative and Labour parties in the upcoming election.
  2. Concern over housing crisis is growing, especially in cities like London, impacting younger professionals.
  3. Focus on housing crisis should also address those who have no hope of owning a home, not just on homeownership and policy interventions.

Should I stay or should I go?

The Path Not Taken • 242 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🌍 World Politics UK politics Labour Party
  1. UCU Congress passed a controversial motion regarding Ukraine and US imperialism, leading to resignations.
  2. Author reflects on past involvement in Labour Party and considers staying to fight within UCU rather than resigning.
  3. The dilemma of whether to resign from UCU or not is influenced by the history of dealing with Corbynism in the Labour Party.