Slogans are not enough: need has to be met

20th February 2025

Well worth a read when a good idea comes along.

The rise of populist parties in Europe and the rout of the Democrats came about because progressives in Europe and the US have no coherent and easy to understand response to voters' desire for economic security for their families and their communities.

Yet, Labour is a lucky government, compared with its counterparts in Europe and the US as it has a huge parliamentary majority and a five year mandate.

However, to ensure any hope of re-election, it must focus on policies that address people's insecurities. Labour, and indeed all political parties, claim that ‘growth' is necessary to fund the social and environmental improvements the country needs. But exactly how to achieve and fund such growth is never adequately spelt out. Labour could provide the answer to this, but it would need its growth mantra to be redefined as an increase in economic activity directed predominantly towards rebuilding public services and turbocharging a green transition.

Read it HERE