6 months, 3 weeks ago

Devolution will be a game-changer for communities across England

What great news it was to hear, at the Labour conference, of more devolved powers being extended across England. Geoffrey Brooking Hampshire Starmer’s Labour can’t hold a candle to Blair’s John Rentoul’s excellent article on Keir Starmer references the difference between Tony Blair’s team in 1997 and the current government. I can’t think of any member of Starmer’s cabinet who would get a Spad job in New Labour, never mind a senior position. Is Keir Starmer’s changed Labour a party which votes through winter fuel cuts for the needy? Reproductive rights rolled back in the US, rape allegations no longer being disqualifying when running for public office, and men like Andrew Tate openly preaching in favour of violent misogyny.

The Independent

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