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Who could argue with Keir Starmer’s desire for the Labor Party to be “less tribal” or welcoming to those “who want to join our object of national renewal” (Labor must be ‘less tribal’, says Keir Starmer after Elphick defection on 10 May). But platitudes are usually expected from leaders working on the tail end of a failing government, not from those poised to take power.
Natalie Elphick may have apologized for morally offending sexually assaulted women. She can deny the ethics violation of lobbying on behalf of her disgraced ex-husband. But neither she nor she Labor cheerleaders explained how her far-right vision would produce the romantic synergy with Labor policies that was needed to achieve “national renewal”.
Paul McGilchrist
Cromer, Norfolk
I am tribal labor. In my 64 years of voting I have been Labor through good times (eg Gordon Brown) and worst (eg Jeremy Corbyn). But I finally reached my obstacle – Natalie Elphick. I’m sorry Keir.
Margaret Scorer
London
When I’m campaigning, I often come across the comment that politicians are as bad as each other. I respond by explaining the Labor values, the ideals that motivate me to give my time and how we differ from the Tories. With the acceptance of Natalie Elphick into the party I am speechless. I won’t knock.
Val Hart
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
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