Keir Starmer’s labour party has consulted the U.S. on its position in the Israel – Palestine conflict. The party has faced both internal and external criticism over its lack of support for a ceasefire. Now it seems, not having much regard for foreign policy itself, the Labour Party is beginning to replicate its procedure during the 9/11 crisis where it adopted U.S. foreign policy as its own. PoliticsHome understands Labour has been influenced by their consultations with the U.S. In December the U.S. deputy ambassador to the UN stated that ‘Calling for a ceasefire ignores the fact that Hamas has committed acts of terror and is still holding civilians hostage’. The country then went on to veto a UN ceasefire resolution for the region.
Aside from the particulars of this case, the Labour Party’s position undermines U.K. democracy and sovereignty in this action. Its domestic policy is generated by focus groups, limiting the choices voters are enabled to make at an election and its foreign policy is generated abroad, completely undercutting British sovereignty and self-determination. If Labour wishes to avoid the mistakes of 1997-2010 replicated it must present its own bold and original policy for the country.
Keir Starmer has stated that Labour will not break their fiscal rules to meet one of their flagship climate pledges. The pledge initially dedicated £28bn per year on climate measures until 2030. It was then watered down to £28bn by the middle of their first term in government. At a speech on Thursday in Bristol, the Labour leader stated ‘If the money is for borrowing … but the fiscal rules don’t allow it, we will borrow less’. The speech gives the strongest indication so far that the pledge will be dropped entirely.
With Labour so far ahead in the polls, they have really no incentive left to promise anything as the county are so sick and tired of the conservatives. This is of course hugely damaging to progressives in the country and, with announcements like these, damaging to the sustainability of the entire planet. The truth is that Starmer’s Labour is no longer the party for progressive change. They would rather stick to their self-imposed financial restrictions than speak for the disenfranchised and enact policies aimed at the wellbeing of the planet.
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Keir Starmer’s labour party has consulted the U.S. on its position in the Israel – Palestine conflict. The party has faced both internal and external criticism over its lack of support for a ceasefire. Now it seems, not having much regard for foreign policy itself, the Labour Party is beginning to replicate its procedure during the 9/11 crisis where it adopted U.S. foreign policy as its own. PoliticsHome understands Labour has been influenced by their consultations with the U.S. In December the U.S. deputy ambassador to the UN stated that ‘Calling for a ceasefire ignores the fact that Hamas has committed acts of terror and is still holding civilians hostage’. The country then went on to veto a UN ceasefire resolution for the region.
Aside from the particulars of this case, the Labour Party’s position undermines U.K. democracy and sovereignty in this action. Its domestic policy is generated by focus groups, limiting the choices voters are enabled to make at an election and its foreign policy is generated abroad, completely undercutting British sovereignty and self-determination. If Labour wishes to avoid the mistakes of 1997-2010 replicated it must present its own bold and original policy for the country.
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Keir Starmer has stated that Labour will not break their fiscal rules to meet one of their flagship climate pledges. The pledge initially dedicated £28bn per year on climate measures until 2030. It was then watered down to £28bn by the middle of their first term in government. At a speech on Thursday in Bristol, the Labour leader stated ‘If the money is for borrowing … but the fiscal rules don’t allow it, we will borrow less’. The speech gives the strongest indication so far that the pledge will be dropped entirely.
With Labour so far ahead in the polls, they have really no incentive left to promise anything as the county are so sick and tired of the conservatives. This is of course hugely damaging to progressives in the country and, with announcements like these, damaging to the sustainability of the entire planet. The truth is that Starmer’s Labour is no longer the party for progressive change. They would rather stick to their self-imposed financial restrictions than speak for the disenfranchised and enact policies aimed at the wellbeing of the planet.
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