So I’ve supported Labour since the Miliband era, but I’ve chiefly known the party under Corbyn’s tenure as leader and that’s the reason why I’m (for the first time in ages) very optimistic about the party’s future.
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I wasn’t old enough to join the party to vote in the leadership elections of 2015 or 2016, however if I was, I would have likely voted for Andy or Yvette in 2015 and Smith in 2016.

What seems strange to me now is that I was a Corbyn supporter from 2018-early 2019 which was...
...likely because I began to read more about socialism while being ignorant of the nature of the party under Corbyn. As I became more aware of the party culture, I began to lose faith in Corbyn very rapidly. The point of no return for me was the Panorama documentary...
...by the end, there were tears on my iPad as I watched party staff and Jewish members give their harrowing testimonies. Ngl, I hated myself for having supported him in the past. From then on, the party’s culture continued to deteriorate which I think evoked a common loss...
...of hope amongst us, particularly within myself, something which really peaked after the GE.

I am grateful for the general ideological evolution in the party - ideas like the GND, nationalisation, the 4 day week, FoM etc are all positive but I’d argue that’s...
...a result of the parallel evolution of the political climate, influenced by issues like Brexit, automation and more awareness of the climate crisis. Those topics have influenced party policy because of trade unions, movements and campaigns led by activists that have similarly..
...affected the country, not solely due to Corbyn’s leadership. Marvellous left activists who’ve played a major role in the ideological evolution of the party over the last few years will (and should) continue to progress that, as should every activist and member...
...Overall, I believe the departure of Corbyn will bring a fresh a new start for the party, hopefully one that can govern to create a secure and just future built on equality and hope.
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