TRIGGERnometry "Labour Abandoned the Working Class": Paul Embery
Feb 9, 2020
Paul Embery, a firefighter, trade unionist, and columnist, discusses the Labour Party's disconnect from working-class voters. He recounts his experience of leaving the Fire Brigades Union after expressing his Brexit views. Embery critiques the party's shift towards liberal agendas, warning it risks losing core support. The conversation also emphasizes the challenges facing the UK Fire and Rescue Service amidst resource cuts, highlighting the urgent need for better funding and support.
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Expelled from Union
- Paul Embery was removed from the Fire Brigades Union's executive council.
- This was after speaking at a pro-Brexit rally, criticizing Labour's Brexit stance.
Labour's Defeat
- Labour's disconnect from working-class voters led to their significant election defeat.
- Many in the party wrongly blame external factors instead of self-reflection.
A Decade of Tory Rule
- Labour's disastrous election results occurred despite a decade of Tory austerity and political chaos.
- The party's alienation of its working-class base is the primary reason for this defeat.