Roy Bowdler: We should seek therefore to build common cause with mainstream politicians of all flavours, just like other stakeholders including business, trade associations, trades unions and educators.
How is mainstream defined? Nigel Farage had a huge support base and superhero status despite him not being an MP. Did the IET consider him to be a mainstream politician? What about Caroline Lucas who is an MP? Is Jeremy Corbyn mainstream or is he just a maverick with a messianic cult following?
Roy Bowdler: We should seek therefore to build common cause with mainstream politicians of all flavours, just like other stakeholders including business, trade associations, trades unions and educators.
How is mainstream defined? Nigel Farage had a huge support base and superhero status despite him not being an MP. Did the IET consider him to be a mainstream politician? What about Caroline Lucas who is an MP? Is Jeremy Corbyn mainstream or is he just a maverick with a messianic cult following?
