Politics reached a new low last week, with Labour’s adverts attacking Rishi Sunak by name. Their claims are ridiculous. I do not believe that Sunak – or anyone – thinks that convicted child abusers, violent offenders or any other dangerous criminal should avoid prison.
I am a lifelong Labour voter but untrue allegations, personal attacks and immature controversialism are not a decent way to win over the electorate. Labour should be persuading voters by making bold promises based on constructive critique, so that voting is a positive act inspired by transformational thinking and realistic planning.
