Martin Bright

It’s over. Labour’s only hope is the next generation

Martin Bright, a lifelong Labour supporter, on why all of those who have led the party to its present sorry state must now stand aside

issue 26 September 2009

No one in the Labour party now believes the next election is winnable. Last year, there were a few who believed in an outside chance of victory. There are still some who hope that some unexpected catastrophe might yet befall David Cameron. There will be a collective brave face put on by delegates who gather in Brighton next week — but this falls well short of genuine conviction.

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