The old parties are failing because they do not understand the driving forces of modern Britain: identity, authenticity and runaway disgust. For much of Westminster and the media, the only identity that matters is the identity of the working-class Leave voter. Pro-Europeans hoped Britain could be a moral leader and example to the world. Once he’s mouthed the right words, millions will unite behind Labour and ensure that the Tories don’t waltz through the hopelessly divided centre left. Instead, he expelled Alastair Campbell for doing what millions of potential supporters had done and voting for a Remain party.

Source: The Guardian June 01, 2019 17:00 UTC