Labour is warned that it risks political collapse without a worked-out, coherent plan for Britain in a fast-changing world. The criticism targets Labour’s direction on Brexit, Net Zero, and economic policy, saying the party has drifted toward an “extraordinarily retro 20th-century feel.” The problem is framed as a failure to articulate a convincing long-term strategy rather than a flaw in leadership personality. Labour is cautioned against being “sliced to the left and right of itself” and against indulging “self-delusion.” A further shift to the Left while in government is described as “dangerous,” especially compared with indulging such ideas in opposition.
"“The Labour Party is playing with fire; or, more accurately, with its future, and that of the country,” Sir Tony wrote. While insisting the problem was not rooted in Starmer's personality, Blair argued Labour had failed to articulate a convincing long-term strategy capable of responding to rapid global change. “What's missing is a worked-out, coherent plan for the country in a fast-changing world,” he said."
"Sir Tony warned Labour risked being “sliced to the left and right of itself” if it failed to redefine its political identity, accusing sections of the party of indulging in “self-delusion”. In particular, he cautioned against any shift further to the Left while in government, describing such a move as “dangerous”. “It is one thing when in opposition to indulge this perennial delusion that when we lose seats to the Right the country is really signalling it wants Labour to move Left; it is dangerous to do it in government,” he wrote."
"The intervention amounts to one of the most serious public critiques yet from Labour's most electorally successful leader, exposing growing unease within parts of the party over its ideological direction and declining poll ratings. The remarks are likely to fuel speculation about tensions inside Labour over the party's future direction, particularly amid rumours that senior Left-wing figures could eventually mount a leadership challenge. Sir Tony also used the essay to issue a pointed warning o"
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