If as many suspect the under-25 voters are largely lost to Labour, then Gaby Hinsliff is likely right, Labour's best bet may be to focus on the 50-65 age group, coping with sickness, unemployment & expanding care responsibilities - not least, as this also seems to be the demographic Reform is pitching for.

But, the thing is not to ape ReformUK Ltd, but rather to deal with their very real problems, not what Reform say their problems are caused by!

#politics #UK

theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain

Millions of people aged 50 to 64 are out of work – sidelined by sickness, care duties or ageism. If Labour can’t convince them they’re a priority, Farage will step in, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

^{Gaby Hinsliff (The Guardian)}