Daily Politics from the New Statesman Labour’s Green attacks are misfiring
Dec 8, 2025
George Eaton, Senior Editor for Politics at the New Statesman, analyzes Keir Starmer’s sharp critique of Green policies, questioning if Labour is neglecting a serious electoral threat. He suggests Labour needs to adopt values-led messaging to resonate better with young voters. Will Dunn, a journalist focused on economic issues, shares alarming insights on young workers’ fears about health and pensions, highlighting the detrimental effects of rising tuition fees and hidden taxes. Together, they delve into the complexities of intergenerational economic challenges.
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Attack Lines Risk Alienating Progressives
- Keir Starmer's 'nuts' line risks alienating progressive voters rather than persuading them.
- Framing should instead link Greens' policies to real progressive concerns like Ukraine and workers' rights.
Point To Tangible Progressive Achievements
- Highlight Labour's concrete achievements on climate and redistribution to reclaim progressive voters.
- Emphasize policies like net zero, Renters' Rights and wealth taxes to show Labour delivers progressive outcomes.
Use Values, Not Insults, In Messaging
- Do root Labour critiques in values that resonate with centre-left voters rather than broad insults.
- Use concrete contrasts on NATO, Trident, housing and workers' rights to show Labour is the genuine progressive choice.