This position attributes Labour's 2019 defeat to Brexit. It argues that in 'the Brexit election', Labour's confused, ill-defined policy failed to acknowledge the referendum result — losing it leave-voting heartlands and reflecting a deeper structural shift in the electorate.
Supporting arguments · 4
- Ignoring the will of the peopleLabour's decision to position itself as a Remain party ignored the will of the people as articulated in the 2016 referendum.
- Brexit caused a structural shift in the electorateThe structural shifts brought about by Brexit dismantled Labour's base.
- The story is in the dataThe data shows that Brexit was a major factor in voter's decision at the ballot box.
- No clear messageLabour stalled and delayed the announcement of its Brexit position. The end result was a muddle Brexit policy that failed to land with voters.