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  • Genuine question, who is Starmer's Labour for? It isn't for voters on the left or progressives, and it's not picking up voters from the right despite Starmer's efforts in that direction. Which leaves the centrists who wouldn't vote Tory; in essence Lib Dem voters?

  • Is this a genuine question?

    Like any political party, it's trying to get a broad enough sector of voters to win power. The policies are then left leaning, but intended to have fairly wide support.

    I think it's a bit ridiculous to say it isn't for people on the left or progressives.

    But you know, maybe I'm too centrist for you, I've even voted lib dem before.

  • What's unreasonable about this question?

    Starmer isn't making any significant gains in the polls, so "who are these actions meant to appeal to?" is a fair concern, given that they don't seem to be connecting with an

    Which of Starmer's policies or actions are intended to gain ground with "the left"?

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