Amidst all the hype and euphoria the Labour Party should reflect seriously on the fact that its electoral triumph is hollow. The result is a travesty of democracy.
Consider the following:
02 June 2024
Why I shall not be voting Labour
I was a Labour Party member from 1962 until I finally resigned in January this year. During that time I held practically every office in the Party except that of Member of Parliament. I have been Branch Secretary in Bristol, Newcastle and Coventry, Constituency Party Secretary in Birmingham, Election Agent in Portsmouth. I have been a delegate to Annual Conference and served for four years as an elected member of Birmingham City Council. I have knocked on countless doors, delivered thousands of election addresses and canvassed entire polling districts. I have been the archetype of the Labour activist.
Yet on 4 July I shall not be voting Labour.
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