Now We Are Seven...

[poliphilo]

The last time the Labour party split there was a gang of five. This time it's a gang of seven.

Last time the members of the gang were a distinguished bunch. This time not so much. But then that could be said of our politicians in general.

The seven are claiming the centre ground- which means things as they were in the days of Tony Blair- though they fight shy of using that name because they know it's poison. It's clearer what they're against- Corbyn and his grungey brand of socialism- than what they're for.

They are hoping for more defections. They would rather like some Conservatives to join them- and perhaps they will. Both of the big political parties are in a frightful mess.

Last time nothing very much changed though it seemed that it might. This time....

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[cmcmck]

And meanwhile, the party continues with the well known anthem of 'la la la, we can't hear you' with regard to the anti semitism, racism and transphobia........

And as a trans woman of Jewish and Romani ancestry, guess who I won't be voting for?

[poliphilo]

Ah well, we don't have to make that choice yet. I think there'll be a lot of surprises between now and the next election.