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Labour figures who wrote competing ‘manifestos’ join forces to warn against tribalism

Lawrence and McVitie say Labour must move beyond old tribal arguments to build a new, serious policy project.
They argue Labour should reject ‘tribes’ and pursue a broader consensus on cheaper essentials and a capable state.
Their joint essay in the New Statesman stresses robust, pluralist policy testing beyond factionalism.
Lawrence advocates public control of essential utilities as part of a productive state approach.
McVitie emphasizes rejecting old tribes to focus on a state that lowers living costs and rewards work.
The collaboration follows their separate manifestos for Burnham and Streeting, signaling a shift toward common ground.
They published a joint essay in the New Statesman outlining a shared diagnosis of Britain’s stagnation.
They insist Labour should handle serious policy rather than rely on personalities to win elections.
The Guardian coverage frames the move as part of a broader intra-party debate sparked by Tony Blair’s critique.
The Guardian notes the pair’s allied stances with Burnham and Streeting while seeking a new path.

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