Labour’s belated bid for definition

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Labour’s belated bid for definition

What is Labour for? Seven months after its landslide election victory, this question continues to haunt Keir Starmer’s party. In opposition, Mr Starmer largely defined himself against Jeremy Corbyn and the Conservatives rather than offering an alternative vision. Labour’s cautious manifesto deferred rather than answered fundamental questions on the economy, public services and foreign policy. After his victory, Mr Starmer vowed to lead a governm…