I don't disagree with the first bit but to claim "if the daily nationals with a rightist agenda slag you off there isn't much you can do about it" is disingenuous. Foot's vision of a socialist Britain - whilst deeply intellectual and worthy I am sure - just didn't earn broad support. Gerald...
The Labour Party has no divine right to exist. They can ignore the verdict the electorate has just delivered if they really wish to and move to the left but they will lose all relevance to all but 20 - 23% of the voting population. If the Labour Party wish to be no more than a left-leaning Think...