Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane warned that Labour's inability to connect with working-class voters has allowed Nigel Farage and Reform UK to gain support. Haldane noted that the party's growth strategy and certain welfare decisions have led to a disconnection from its traditional base. He emphasized that Farage has emerged as a voice for blue-collar workers, urging Labour to rethink its narratives and policies. Despite Labour's victory in a recent byelection, concerns remain about its retention of core voters in key areas.
He said Labour's misfiring growth strategy and decisions on winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit limit had opened the door to Farage by fuelling a sense that mainstream politicians promise change but fail to deliver.
What is certainly true, is Nigel Farage is as close to what the country has to a tribune for the working classes. I don't think there's any politician that comes even remotely close to speaking to, and for, blue-collar, working-class Britain.
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