PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled

The BBC reports on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's surprising move to bring back veteran Labour figures Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman into his government following a dismal election performance. This decision has left many within the party baffled, questioning how figures from Labour's past are seen as the answer to current electoral woes. While Brown and Harman are respected, their appointments raise eyebrows among MPs who feel the focus should be on connecting with contemporary voters, not revisiting old Labour stalwarts. The article captures the sentiment of some MPs who believe voters in recent election battlegrounds did not call for a return to a different era of Labour politics. Starmer's administration frames these appointments as a way to 'refresh' the government and signal a commitment to 'boosting the country's security and resilience' through global finance cooperation and tackling violence against women. However, the underlying message from the party grassroots appears to be one of confusion and concern that the Prime Minister is not adequately addressing the reasons behind the electorate's rejection of Labour.

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It's a joke. There is no question to which bringing these two back is the answer.