People are talking nonsense about the "Red Wall" again, so a quick reminder of the reality ⬇️ https://twitter.com/JSkeaping/status/1289985917810221056
"These places began to fall to the Tories in 2017 before leaving Labour en masse in 2019."

This is simply factually incorrect - many "Red Wall" seats swung *towards* Labour in 2017 after two decades of decline. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/09/labour-red-wall-seats-lost-to-conservatives-in-2019-might-be-lost-for-good
Labour 'red wall' seats lost to Conservatives in 2019 might be 'lost for good'

Study shows Labour faces continuous decline unless it tackles perception it is London-centric

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/09/labour-red-wall-seats-lost-to-conservatives-in-2019-might-be-lost-for-good
"Unless we recognise how and why, there is a potential that they may be lost for good."

Start by looking at 2017 manifesto then. https://twitter.com/JSkeaping/status/1289985929269059584?s=19
"embrace inclusive northern and national identities … reflecting patriotism and pride in a diverse northern identity”."
🦮😙
"The report urges Labour not to “get drawn into debates on divisive cultural issues” because it will alienate more socially moderate voters in northern seats if the party is seen as prioritising “divisive questions of identity and culture” over jobs and the economy."
Stop being lazy.

Stop presenting false choices.

Stop assuming that Labour can outbid the Tories on "legitimate concerns". It can't.
There has never been a more important time in the post-war era for a left-of-centre party to offer a bold, transformational manifesto to address the major challenges facing the UK. Sadly, I have little faith that the current leadership is interested in doing so. Ends.
P.S. Useful graphic that I have been sent today illustrating the trends described in my original thread.
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