Three new shadow cabinet members —Rachel Reeves, Wes Streeting and David Lammy all in their 40s criticised they cannot afford to fail in the pledges promising that the failure may usher in a Populist politics.
Asked in a Panorama special, they pointed out that a mix of scepticism on Labour and distrust in conventional political parties may lead the voters to either the far left or the far right.
1. Institutional Failure Warning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that failure was on its side, which, in turn, may lead people to turn to populist policies.
2. Public Trust at Risk
Streeting called on Labour to renew its promise and directed the caustic comment at the party’s voters if such promises are not fulfilled.
3. Connection with Working-Class
According to Lammy, pop down messages must be stimulated concurrently with the reinforcement of Labour’s connection to working-class people.
4. Panorama Access
In a special Panorama unscripted, the ministers discussed their events and difficulties saying their first impressions of the exit poll and of new jobs.
5. NHS Improvement Promise
Bennett promotes Streeting saying that he vowed that standards of the NHS would be better within a year.
6. Personal Adjustments
It also showed particular stories from the programme like Reeves moving to Downing street and how his family has been affected.
7. Historical Context
On his part Lammy looked back at his past worries about Labour party prospects for a comeback after the 2019 defeat he said that it would take ten years rather than the predicted five to get back into power.
8. Accountability and Targets
NHS goals should be achieved by 2025, this made Streeting concerned stating that the next generation will pressure current leadership if the goals are not achieved.
