As austerity falters, Tory Milibandism gains ground | Rafael Behr
by Rafael Behr from on (#VP0M)
Tory attempts to steal from the fallen Labour leader have yet to create a party of responsible capitalism
Everyone's favourite opponent is the one most recently defeated, which explains why many Tories now speak warmly of Ed Miliband. Their gratitude to him for losing the election has even unlocked an indulgent view of the case the former Labour leader tried to make: that insecurity, low wages and lack of opportunity are systemic flaws in Britain's economy.
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