In defence of Laura Pidcock

Laura Pidcock, the 29 year old Labour MP, first elected just 2 and half months ago courted controversy this week when she was interviewed by left wing Skwawkbox. In the interview she said she had, ‘no intentions of being friends with any Tory MPs’ and, went on to call them the “enemy”. The right wing media has jumped on her comments, trying to frame her as the face of the intolerant left, but should we be more forgiving of Pidcock.
The right wing media has jumped on her comments, trying to frame her as the face of the intolerant left
I along with, what I assume is most people, disagree with what she said. Obviously, there are bad people in The Conservative Party, as there are in The Labour and Liberal Democrat Parties, but, I don’t believe that being a Conservative is intrinsically linked to being a bad person. I don’t agree with Conservative policies or ideology, but, I believe that The Tories do what they do, in the belief that it is in the best interests of their constituents. That being said I don’t view too harshly those who judge personally the politicians behind the destruction of their communities.
I don’t view too harshly those who judge personally the politicians behind the destruction of their communities.
And, in communities such as those that Pidock grew up in, people do deeply dislike The Conservative politicians — who implement austerity, benefit restrictions and, who have weakened Trade Unions. While, being a big scandal in political circles, I suspect that many people in working class communities will struggle to understand the controversy surrounding Pidcock’s interview. That’s not to say that she doesn’t deserve to be criticised for what she said, but a little more understanding from the media about the people in working class communities, who are significantly worse off than they were seven years ago, would go a long way.

