My decision to nominate Liz Kendall for the leadership of the Labour Party will be greeted with “Quelle Surprise?” by the usual suspects. They will attempt to explain my support for Liz as to be expected from a “Blairite.” These out-dated, misleading labels are not only a nonsense they allow people to promote extraordinary views. Some are even suggesting that advocating Labour’s historic and enduring mission to help people get on in life is a right wing conspiracy! As Labour’s young voter election coordinator it is what many young people told me time and time again was the most important factor in deciding whether and how to vote. They believe in personal responsibility but also wanted a Government committed to ensuring people have the chance to progress based on merit and hard work not parental background or postcode.
Yes, I plead guilty to believing that Tony Blair did far more good than bad for Labour and being proud of much of what the last Labour government achieved.
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