Labour must reunite progressive voters to win the next election, says Lucy Powell
Summary
Labour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, said the party must bring progressive voters back together to win the next UK election. She highlighted the need to unite those who have drifted to smaller left-leaning parties and offered plans to expand anti-harassment education in schools.Key Facts
- Lucy Powell is Labour’s deputy leader and won the position 12 months ago.
- Labour aims to reunite progressive voters, including those who have supported Reform UK, the Greens, SNP, or Plaid Cymru.
- Labour’s poll ratings have improved, making the next election competitive.
- Powell believes Labour needs to clearly show its values to win back voters who have lost faith.
- Labour plans to expand anti-harassment work in schools to better address misogyny and online abuse.
- Schools will be asked to include healthy relationships and a sense of belonging throughout their culture, not just in lessons.
- Labour is prepared to speak more openly about workers’ rights and free childcare hours.
- The next UK general election is expected in 2029, according to the prime minister.
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