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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris
Seems a bit of a nonentity to me but, to be honest, I doubt there'll ever be a Labour leader who fits in with the views of Accyweb traditional Labour voters. There seems to be a yearning for a proper left wing socialist Labour leader like Michael Foot (the man who couldn't get Labour into power in a thousand years). If just such a leader was elected, it'd be interesting to see just how long it was before the howls of protest emerged on here from traditional Labour voters about the left wing socialist policies that were being implemented - ie, a liberal, inclusive attitude on immigration, an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment for criminals, an embracing of politically correct attitudes (think Harriet Harman) and more. And if you think those aren't left wing Labour attitudes, I suggest you talk to any left wing socialist member of the Labour party. Socialism's about far more than just economic policies!
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I've asked it before and I'll ask it again. Could someone explain which Labour leader WOULD suit the views of the "traditional Labour/socialist" types on here - and I'm talking ordinary voters here, not party members.
Because, from reading through their views, they'd want someone who has left wing/socialist views on preserving the NHS, benefits, the welfare state, a fair deal for the ordinary working man etc. Yet, they'd also want someone who has right wing, dare I say it Tory views on immigration, law and order, political correctness etc. Does such an animal exist? I certainly don't think so!