Labour must champion inclusivity to tackle advance of far right, says deputy leadership hopeful

"I really worry about this moment in politics. The past decade has not been good for this argument [on diversity and inclusivity], and I think now is the time for progressives to realise that it's the Labour party and the Labour movement that has this unique place in British society, bringing people together from different backgrounds on the things that they have in common, and showing that if we fight together, we can win."

"The traditional kind of conservatism that we've had, that I've been battling all my political life is gone now, and it's been replaced by a populist, hard-right view of the world that I think is dividing our country," she said."

"Labour must take the argument to the far right to champion an inclusive and progressive Britain, the deputy leadership contender Alison McGovern has said."

Labour must take the argument to the far right to champion an inclusive, progressive Britain. The deputy leadership role should combine campaign leadership with storytelling to counter divisions promoted by Reform and make the case for a diverse Britain. Traditional conservatism has been replaced by a populist, hard-right outlook that risks dividing the country. Progressives need to reassert Labour's unique role in bringing people from different backgrounds together around common interests. The deputy leader should mobilise the Labour movement to challenge the spread of division and hate. Candidates need 80 MP nominations to reach the final ballot.

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