Labour's choice is only between differing shades of Blairite - Politics.co.uk

"It is the minor differences in people who are otherwise alike that form the basis of feelings of hostility between them" - Sigmund Freud  View this email in your browser A race to the right For all the talk of a great ideological battle going on in the Labour party, the current contenders to become party leader all come from a remarkably similar Blairite political background. Although today's papers focus on the trade unions potentially pushing the party away from the centre, in reality none of the contenders can reasonably described as representing the Labour left. Even Andy Burnham, who has already been backed by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey is promising a push rightwards on issues including the EU, taxation and immigration.  Whoever wins is likely to push the party significantly to the right of where it now stands. If this is a race for the future of the Labour party, it is a race the Blairites have already won. Latest Articles     Labour's choice is only between differing shades of Blairite   On May 18, 2015 11:07 am The great left-right battle for the party is already over. The left have lost. Read more... »   'Never face a migrant in your household': The website which shows how low our debate on immigration has sunk   On May 17, 2015 12:23 pm Websites advising landlords on how to avoid having 'migrants' in their property show how toxic our debate on immigration has become. Read more... »       Farage row: Senior Ukip figures try to drag party to the centre     On May 17, 2015 10:15 am The battle over Ukip's soul continued today after an influential figure in the party suggested the party needed to moderate its language if it was to win greater electoral success. Read more... »       Comment: Why is Stella Creasy running for deputy leader? She should have the top job   On May 14, 2015 09:19 am One woman has the right ideas, tactics and personality for the top job - so why isn't she running for it? Read more... »   Comment: Tory housing plans will not tackle the housing crisis   On May 13, 2015 11:13 am Does out obsession with homeownership risk damaging the economy? Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Business chiefs urge new Government to fast-track airport expansion One hundred business leaders step-up pressure on Ministers to make a bold and early decision to build a new runway. Read more... »   New Institute President promises focus on education The new President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is promising to make education his priority. Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences