Reply #7: its one of the reasons

[Vladimir]

why here in Britain, I think people should still support Labour in the upcoming general election. Despite everything, it is still easier to push for progressive change with a centrist government than a centre right one, although I accept freely that this is not obvious.

None of this means that the left shouldn't throw its weight about but it should pick its fights. Moving a touch to the left is preferable to standing still. At the same time, it is also important to note that the election is not the whole fight. Indeed, in many ways, it is only after you win the election that the real fight starts.

V