"At times in our history in the Labour movement we've understood that our job is not just about redistributing wealth, it's about who holds power. I think we've forgotten it. We've not done enough, and this has got to be the moment of reckoning where we say not just what are we here for, but who are we here for?"
"united in its position that there are many people who are held back a system that does not work for them"
"What she has said is the country isn't working for everyone - the prime minister agrees with that. The PM is fighting for the millions of people in poverty who are held back by a system that doesn't work for them,"
Recent political turbulence was described as 'unforgivable', suggesting the party appears more interested in itself than in preventing chaos. Criticism of government record calls for a moment of reckoning and renewed focus on who holds power rather than only redistributing wealth. Official statements accept that the country is not working for everyone and emphasize the prime minister's commitment to fighting poverty for millions held back by a failing system. Around half a dozen Labour MPs and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for the prime minister's resignation amid controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to Jeffrey Epstein. A cabinet show of support preserved leadership but left it fragile and prompted ministers to speak more independently.
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