During a recent episode of BBC Question Time, a member of the audience criticized Labour for its history of U-turns, particularly pointing out the recent abandonment of a flagship economic policy.
The discussion, held in Lancashire, centered on whether Labourâs internal challenges could hinder its chances in future elections.
The audience member highlighted Labour leader Sir Keir Starmerâs recent reversal on the partyâs economic strategy, which aimed to allocate ÂŁ28 billion annually to green investment. Addressing Labour MP Lucy Powell, the woman expressed skepticism about the partyâs ability to manage and regulate its affairs, given this pattern of U-turns.
In another segment of the debate, another audience member criticized Starmer for the delayed response in withdrawing support for Labourâs Rochdale by-election candidate over antisemitic remarks. Labourâs decision to withdraw support from Azhar Ali came after he made controversial comments regarding Israel and Hamas.
The audience member questioned Starmerâs ability to take decisive action, suggesting that the partyâs approach seemed focused on appealing to voters rather than addressing key issues.
In response, Powell defended Starmerâs leadership, emphasizing Labourâs efforts to address antisemitism within the party and distance itself from past controversies. She asserted that Labour had made significant progress in combating antisemitism and improving its internal culture.
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