Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has issued a stark warning to her own party, stating that Labour "does not deserve to win" the next general election unless it demonstrates genuine change.
In a candid interview, Reeves emphasised that voters will only back Labour if the party proves it has "learned from past mistakes" and offers credible economic alternatives to Conservative policies.
Time for Transformation
Reeves argued that simply "not being the Tories" isn't enough to secure victory. The party must present:
- A robust economic plan addressing cost-of-living concerns
- Clear solutions to the housing crisis
- Credible NHS reform proposals
Public Trust at Stake
The Shadow Chancellor stressed that public trust must be earned, not assumed. "Voters are tired of empty promises," she remarked, highlighting Labour's need to bridge the gap between Westminster and working communities.
Political analysts suggest this intervention signals growing internal pressure for Labour to "define its post-Corbyn identity" more sharply before the election campaign begins in earnest.
