Overview

• Many long-time Labour supporters report feeling let down after the party’s cautious first year failed to match expectations for rapid change.
• The government’s refusal to raise taxes or increase borrowing has forced reliance on unpredictable economic growth to fund public services.
• A chaotic attempt to cut disability benefits backfired, undermining trust in Labour’s commitment to protect society’s most vulnerable.
• Social housing tenants and campaigners say promised reforms have not delivered genuinely affordable homes or reduced council waiting lists.
• Foreign policy grievances over Gaza arms sales combined with perceived setbacks on trans rights are driving some traditional supporters to explore parties such as Reform UK, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens.