One voter's journey from Corbyn campaigner to Conservative voter

There is an interesting article on Spiked and in longer form on her own blog by Alice Bragg on how she went from being an active campaigner for Momentum and Jeremy Corbyn from 2015 through to 2018, to voting Conservative in the 2019 general election.

She has an interesting perspective. After describing how she became disillusioned with Labour and the Corbyn project she continues:

"As I write this, I am acutely aware of the consternation this may provoke among other Labour supporters and activists. Many have spoken to me openly and honestly about the concerns they have about a Conservative government and the impact it might have on their families and their community. The simple answer is that I voted Conservative because I believe Brexit must happen as soon as possible. By denying communities their political will to leave the EU, Labour became incapable of representing them.

And yet, I still believe Corbyn was the spark for a genuine and vital movement for change. Although he lacked the qualities to deliver on his promises, the excitement around the Corbyn project, particularly in the north and the Midlands, should not be forgotten. There is no reason why, with the right leader, Labour cannot enthuse people again. But for me personally to come back to Labour, there would need to be a credible economic blueprint to reshape the economy; the party would need enough confidence to bring in good people, based on merit, and retain them; and it would need to continue to support local campaigns by developing policy solutions and not just promising more and more funding. But most importantly, the Labour Party must have the will to unify the country and a vision that includes us all. Without that, it will continue to alienate its natural supporters."

You can read Alice Bragg's article at Spiked here or in slightly longer form on her own blog here.