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22ANDUK · 03-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Don't get to carried away with the title, don't mean it literally...

However if, well when, Labour get defeated by the Tories and cast into Opposition will the Labour party be able to reconnect with its core voters?

The party will no doubt revert to an 'Old Left' mentality, shouting out any policy they can without the full worry of governance. Such a party could go on to criticise the Conservatives without worrying about government realities such as tax or resources and promote issues such as housing, social care and welfare.

Should this happen, then surely Labour would rebuild bridges with its lost heartlands, regaining support that left them during government and wash away the Labour protest vote and vacuums and void that were left. This, after a few years, would see a lot of the smaller parties that gained under Labour then losing their support and seats.

Remember, many people have very short memories!

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22ANDUK Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,438	Labour to take back what's 'theirs'? Don't get to carried away with the title, don't mean it literally... However if, well when, Labour get defeated by the Tories and cast into Opposition will the Labour party be able to reconnect with its core voters? The party will no doubt revert to an 'Old Left' mentality, shouting out any policy they can without the full worry of governance. Such a party could go on to criticise the Conservatives without worrying about government realities such as tax or resources and promote issues such as housing, social care and welfare. Should this happen, then surely Labour would rebuild bridges with its lost heartlands, regaining support that left them during government and wash away the Labour protest vote and vacuums and void that were left. This, after a few years, would see a lot of the smaller parties that gained under Labour then losing their support and seats. Remember, many people have very short memories!