Remember Owen Smith? Probably not. But do look him up. His best idea was bringing back the Ministry of Labour, so that, now with tablets rather than with clipboards, someone would go round workplaces and check that workers' rights were being upheld. His worst idea was a second referendum on EU membership, to cancel out the first one. Both are now Labour Party policy.
At the very least, then, the position of Shadow Minister of Labour ought to be given to the man who thought of it, Owen Smith. I assume that there is a Shadow Minister of Labour, but the fact that even I cannot name that person speaks for itself. It needs to someone who can make the case forcefully against most Labour and practically all other MPs, who will be having none of this otherwise.
Another hung Parliament is coming, however, and we need our people to hold the balance of power in it. A new party is now in the process of registration. After nearly 30 years of suggestion, speculation, and even a sort of preparation, I will stand for Parliament here at North West Durham. The crowdfunding page is here, and buy the book here. Please email davidaslindsay@hotmail.com. Very many thanks.
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