A senior Labour figure has urged the party to capitalize on growing divisions among right-wing voters, arguing that only by consolidating its progressive base can it regain electoral momentum. The deputy leader, who previously warned of Labour’s struggle to counter rising support for Reform UK, now says the government has an opportunity to rebuild its appeal under new leadership. With the party facing pressure to clarify its values amid shifting political dynamics, the call highlights a strategic push to strengthen its coalition ahead of the next election. The remarks reflect ongoing internal debates about how to reclaim lost ground in a fragmented political landscape.
The deputy leader wants the party to take advantage of a split on the right and not be embarrassed to show its valuesLabour must “reunite the progressive voter coalition” if it is to take advantage of a split on the right and win the next election, the party’s deputy leader has said.Lucy Powell, who won the race to be deputy leader 12 months ago with a warning that Labour was losing the fight to be heard as Reform UK surged, said the government now had a second chance under Andy Burnham. Continue reading...
