The opinion polls give the Tories a significant lead over Labour. A big question is whether Jeremy Corbyn can reconnect with voters during the general election campaign. Some might argue it is Boris Johnson's to lose, but Labour has a case if it can get its message across. Whether Labour can win or not, it is right that the party should challenge the richest to make a fair contribution to society. The Tory media attack Labour's tax policies, but their difficulty is they cannot now attack Labour's spending programme. The Tories have also offered more public spending. That has to be paid for. The Tories offer tax cuts to the wealthiest; Labour is more honest. Spending plans have to be paid for, and the budget deficit dealt with. Labour is right to target inequality. The UK has a very high level of income inequality compared to other developed countries. Yet, the poorest are the ones who have paid for the greed of bankers. Poverty in the...
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