The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
Forget the three-term project now: crisis-hit Labour needs a one-term mindset and priorities to match | Andy Beckett
History shows there have been more short-lived Labour governments than long-lasting ones. The party must secure a clear, progressive legacy In democratic countries at least, government is often about getting things done in time. Sooner or later, voters always turn on national leaders and governments fall. Even the most promising policy ideas are left unfulfilled. With one important exception, this life cycle is usually briefer for Labour governments, since they face more opposition from the medi
