It's appropriate to call Labour Socialist

Thesis Point 1 -Their commitment to their History

Commitment to collective ownership - Creation of NHS and nationalised industries such as coal, airways. All under Clement Atlee with the Post War Consensus

Anti thesis 1 -Blair moved the party from its socialist roots

Removed Clause 4 from the party manifesto- collective ownership. Reduced the influence of trade unions. Introduced private public partnerships. Centralised power to himself .Influenced by Thatcher and Neoliberalism Mixed economy

Thesis point 2 - the socialist push of Jeremy Corbyn from 2015-2020

2017 Manifesto : priotiiesed nationalising industry increase public spending, free education. Mostly funded by members/trade unions.

Anti thesis point 2 - Keir Starmer = Moderation

Stopped tax and spend initiative. Taxes on elderly and farmers (Winter fuel allowance)