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Because the Tories caused this mess, and they totally did, doesn't mean Labour doesn't deserve criticism for "jobs for locals" attitudes. It's become pervasive and acceptable in left circles as well (aside from the true socialists and the TUC) and that's not cool in my book.
I understand it from a Real politik POV because Labour has to try to please everyone, including the "if you don't like it here..." crowd and I accept that I am just perhaps expecting too much. (green party voter here...) and that losing that voter base can make things even worse.
I am also not convinced Labour can negotiate any better deal, the EU doesn't do off the shelves. And they remain ignorant, or pretend to be, about the economic damage. I have more faith in them, but that's not difficult due to the omnishambles that is the Tories.
Ah well, reality VS expectations. I am just pissed off with the whole thing, being talked about like some "you lower wages" person while there's f-all proof bar a few studies that show with a high influx wages may lower 1%*...inflation is 2%. Wow.
But if the Tories are wiped out, I would consider that a fine bonus. Then we can see if Labour can turn things around, I most definitely like them much much more than what New Labour ended up as. Who also slagged immigrants btw, that shit started 10 years ago.
*bank of England study.