Faced with the ever-increasing likelihood of a Reform government modelled on Trumpian authoritarianism, the response from some of our leading leftwing figures has descended into farce. Harriet Williamson writes
I doubt it is. Zarah went into business for herself. She jumped the gun on the announcement of the party and each time goes early to increase her influence. Before this, I was a fan, but the way she’s done this and then attacked JC’s character is highly unprofessional and lacking in integrity.
The new party will happen, but I doubt Zarah will be part of it.
People who I know who’ve met JC said he’s a a really lovely guy.
He’s trying to create something that cannot be so easily highjacked and subverted like Labour was. There is no point succeeding as a new party just to fall in the same way and when some young person comes along with a rush of blood to the head, social media hype and impatience while not listening, it must be highly frustrating.
I doubt it is. Zarah went into business for herself. She jumped the gun on the announcement of the party and each time goes early to increase her influence. Before this, I was a fan, but the way she’s done this and then attacked JC’s character is highly unprofessional and lacking in integrity.
The new party will happen, but I doubt Zarah will be part of it.
People who I know who’ve met JC said he’s a a really lovely guy.
He’s trying to create something that cannot be so easily highjacked and subverted like Labour was. There is no point succeeding as a new party just to fall in the same way and when some young person comes along with a rush of blood to the head, social media hype and impatience while not listening, it must be highly frustrating.