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A group wants to form a new party to 'transform' politics after Keir Starmer's betrayal of the left (www.thecanary.co)

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Transform Politics is the name of a new group looking to form a fresh left-wing party in the UK. It’s made up of individuals and pre-existing parties – and it’s launched its campaign with a flurry of interest on social media, as well as some criticism.

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[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 4 points 1 year ago

I wonder at what point this becomes the wedge that will get between him and winning. I don't think is margins are as secure as the polls lead us to believe. Too many don't knows and won't says lurking around.

So I think he's being foolish to take his base for granted. They're not going to vote Tory, but they might struggle to turn up on the day. That could be the difference between a commanding majority and a thin/non-existant one.