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This isn't the case. If they try to play UKIP at their game they can't win. Strategically, as soon as they start trying to define a 'sensible' policy, that's it.
More, if they don't defend free movement of labour, frankly, what's the point? It's a key ideological principle. If you think that the reason the left in the west has been on the back foot for the past 30 years is immigration, that's an incredibly narrow reading of history. And that's being charitable.
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Ever wondered why America and Britain etc, are getting more right wing leaders, yet we as populous are becoming way more progressive and tolerant?
The reason the right are winning elections all over the place is down to the proletariats perception of immigration. If Corbyn came out in favour of sensible immigration reform he would clean up in the next election. Cheque please and goodnight.
Smart people have data on how useful and positive immigration is, but voters don't really study data when making decisions. Daily Mail readers don't care.