|
Alexander Clarkson@aphclarkson.bsky.social |
With elections across Europe there has been a recent tendency of overcorrecting from past mistakes to focus entirely on far right dynamics that were once scoffed at It means dynamics that are just as important such as factional positioning in France's Left or the rise of England's Greens get missed
2 replies 12 reposts 26 likes
|
|
Alexander Clarkson
@aphclarkson.bsky.social
[ View ] |
The trajectory of the far right is not linear. When themes and social conditions converge with the far right's strengths such movements benefit electorally. When other themes or crises dominate that don't match far right agendas other kinds of parties do well instead. Analysis needs to balance both
1 replies 6 reposts 19 likes
|
Stefan D.
@s3rp86.bsky.social
[ View ] |
Yes Labour trying to softly appease Reformers would end up a huge mistake ( especially because the Tories will already do that ) . They need to look at Greens , LibDems and any other centre to left party voter share . Those are broadly something Labour can gain. The Reform stuff ?Forget it don't try
0 replies 0 reposts 1 likes