British Labour Politicians - Ken Livingstone and Charles Clarke
Does the contest to win the leadship of Britain's Labour Party suggest a growing ideological split in left wing politics in Britain and around the world?
What does the leadership battle for Britain鈥檚 Labour Party tell us about left of centre politics in Britain and elsewhere in the world? If the polls are correct, then the veteran MP Jeremy Corbyn, is set to become the new Labour leader this month. He is the most left-wing of the four contestants and his anti-austerity economic policy is based on printing money for increased public spending and state ownership of major industries. After a huge defeat for Labour in May鈥檚 general election and a big swing to the Conservatives would Labour and other similar parties in Europe be more popular with voters by holding to the centre-ground?
(Photo: From left, Charles Clarke and Ken Livingstone)
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