HE labor party annual conference starts this Sunday cloud of optimism. Polls show he maintains a more than 15 point advantage over the Conservative Party despite the electoral momentum. ‘stories’ I tried to educate on own conclave this weekThe landslide victory of Rutherglen and Hamilton West, a constituency on the outskirts of Glasgow, in the snap election this Thursday has instilled confidence. Good result in Scotland in the next general election. With these two news Liverpool conferenceLabor plans to set out what its road map will be as it heads to Downing Street in the next four days.
“What the Labor Party wants is maintain momentum and the advantage they have in the polls,” explains the political scientist Mark Wickham-Jones, Labor Party expert. “The emphasis of the conference will be: election strategyRather than defining the party’s political program or presenting some kind of vision of what it wants to do,” adds the professor at the University of Bristol. Labor leader Keir Starmer’s aim is avoid getting into big arguments that could cost him the broad advantage he currently enjoys over conservatives.
drifting towards the center
The conference will be an opportunity to strengthen the most centrist education sector at the center of power. The aim of these groups is to maintain this situation. agenda set by managementAlthough there are factions further left They will also try to put some of their suggestions on the table. nationalization provision of basic services or providing more financing for public housing construction. “First of all, we will have to vote on the issues we will discuss, which will allow us to see whether the administration can avoid discussions such as unnecessary spending of public money,” he explains to EL PERIÓDICO. Luke AkehurstCo-leader of ‘Labour to Win’, the majority faction of the moderate Labor Party.
The educational administration plans to provide: main role in the economy. The prominent presence of businessmen in the conclave and the anticipation created around his speech are proof of this. Rachel ReevesThe party’s spokesman on economic issues will be held this Monday. “The speech will largely address the following topics: Give confidence to the public and markets”Akehurst reassures. “The aim is to send the message that we know how to manage the economy and combine our green policies with growth. “This is the exact opposite message from the Conservative Party, which argues that anything to do with the environment is bad for the economy.”
Attacks on ‘conservatives’
Labor plans to kick things off novel proposal Although most of the conversations are expected to be on economic or housing issues attack some conservatives After 13 years in power, he was worn out. Prime Minister’s speech Rishi AltarHis work, in which he introduced himself as a leader who could change the way of doing politics, was greatly appreciated. indifference It is approved by the majority of the population and has not made a big impact in the polls so far. “Part of the gist of Sunak’s speech was this: Changing timeand can offer it. But Labor will respond strongly to this message and say: ‘Yes, it’s time for change but this concerns us”says Professor Wickham-Jones.
HE difficult economic period Many British families live in areas affected by the increase. mortgage prices It will be the center of attacks on ‘conservatives’, to which will be added criticism on the unstable state of public services such as food and food. health wave educationThere are long waiting lists in the NHS and more than a hundred schools are at risk of collapse due to underinvestment in infrastructure.
“There will be a conference attended by labor activists” quite defensive. Ultimately, the message is that if they don’t screw up, they know they’ll get into government,” he explains. Christopher Kirkland, author of ‘The Economic Ideology of the Labor Party’ and York St. Professor at John’s University. However, although the party is ahead in the polls, Kirkland warns: it’s still early to accept the victory as it is. “I think we will see controlled celebrations. “You can never say never in British politics, especially in the last decade.”