I do agree nothing in politcs is ever certain. And probably shouldn't be (events dear boy...events)
But I am not sure this constitutes being on the fence: https://keirstarmer.com/plans/10-pledges/
To be clear - we are in agreement.
I dont think Starmer is centrist either. I think he's centre left, similar, as you say, to Corbyn. But with nicer hair.
I am just trying to have a gentle dig at the very many people who seem to have convinced themselves that Starmer is taking Labour back to...
Oh I agree about Starmer. People think he's centrist because he has nice hair, isn't Corbyn and wasn't keen on Brexit.
But he has said his economic policies will be largely continuity from Corbynism. So if you think Starmer is centrist then you must think that either:
a) Corbyn was centrist
or...
Out of interest how far do you think the Overton Window has moved on economic policy in the UK over the last 4 years?
Why do you think that has happened?
What impact do you think that might have on current opposition positioning and government decision making going forward?
Jeremy Corbyn's time...
The Tories have done rather well by never underestimating the capacity of the UK public to believe any old shite they feed to their mates in the press.
Exhibit A: Public perception of Corbyn 2017 vs 2019
They will try and do the same again with Starmer in the time they have until the next...