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Comment & Analysis: Still Labour, despite Iraq

Attenborough, Richard

2005

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I first voted Labour 60 years ago - in the khaki election, as it was known. I joined the party because I was convinced there had to be fundamental changes in the administration of our country, and I believed passionately in the principle of mutual responsibility for the common good. This was a view I inherited from my parents, who were among the first members of the then young Labour party. These views have remained the same, as has my support. I would ask those who might be thinking of staying at home or voting for another party to remember why we have supported Labour and to reflect on who would suffer if the party fails to win its third term. We joined because we wanted to improve people's lives, and this is certainly what the Labour government has done. Whatever we do, we must not take the return of our government for granted. Labour has achieved so much, so many are so much better off. We must make certain Labour is able to continue the work of caring for the lives of so many people, particularly those who need our concern and understanding.

• الناشر: Guardian News & Media Limited