Labour's Performance Disappoints Businesses, Party Must Focus on Exposing True Cost of Brexit

Labour's Performance Disappoints Businesses, Says Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair's former spin doctor, has delivered a scathing assessment of Labour's performance in the eyes of the business community. Speaking to the Labour Movement for Europe, Campbell revealed that at a recent event with 300 business leaders, the overwhelming majority felt Labour was performing worse than expected.

Campbell attributed this negative perception to several factors, including the recent national insurance hike on employers, the inheritance tax raid on farmers, and other reforms. He also highlighted the disappointment surrounding Labour's much-vaunted "reset" with Europe.

In his speech, Campbell urged Labour to stop debating Brexit on its opponents' terms and instead focus on exposing the true cost of the Brexit deal. He cited figures from The Independent, including the £30 billion divorce settlement, the 15% long-term hit on trade, and the significant drop in exports and seafood exports.

Campbell also criticized Labour's approach to Nigel Farage, urging the party to treat him like a politician and expose his arguments and record. He emphasized the need to memorize and utilize the facts surrounding Brexit to effectively counter the Brexiteers' narrative.

Labour needs to win back the trust of the business community and stop being defensive about the negative impacts of Brexit. By focusing on facts and exposing the true cost of the deal, Labour can regain its credibility and position itself for future success.