Labour have the conference this week. A lot has been in the media about a possible leadership challenge. Labour are failing in the polls. Labour have spoken out against the racist policies of Farage and Reform UK but I think that they are still sending the wrong message on immigration and that Labour should capitalise on the actions of Trump to attract highly skilled immigrants to the UK, in addition to others who can help our companies work.
And Labour communication is terrible. Labour have gone a lot, but a lot more needs to be done.
But, Labour are only a year into their term. I would emphasise that and stress that a lot of damage needs to be undone. Rachel Reeves is right to talk about the cost of borrowing, something that people forget. I do think that an asset tax should be considered, but taxing the income of the wealthy (as many on the left want) can lead to capital flight and a reduction in how much money taxation brings in.
Things look bleak now, and the message of Labour should reflect that, but also how things are going to get better later. So just like the rebel pilots at the end of Star Wars, no matter now hopeless things seem, we have to have faith that Labour will be able to deliver more and also that people will appreciate that.
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