SHARON GRAHAM: Labour Must Change or It Will Die

Working-class people want big changes, not small ones.
On Thursday, people criticized Labour. They changed the colour of ballot boxes. This was because Labour had failed them for many years.
People did not expect Labour to make pensioners and disabled people compete. They did not expect money rules to be the most important thing. They are wondering what Labour's purpose is.
Labour lost support in many towns and areas. It is becoming a party for middle-class professionals. It is no longer a party for all classes. It has lost its connection to its past and to working-class people.
Keir Starmer is under a lot of pressure after Labour's bad results.
It's very sad to see Labour in this state. The party is broken because of years of leaders who cared more about money and rich people than about the party's values.
Now, Labour is following strict money rules. Ministers are listing their achievements, but it's not enough.
Before the financial crisis, the UK's debt was 35% of its GDP. After the crisis, it went up to 70%. We should blame those who caused the problem.
But what has Labour done? Bankers are still getting big bonuses. Nothing has been done to stop companies from making too much profit. The big banks in the UK made £22.1 billion in profits last year.
While energy prices are rising, BP made £2.4 billion in just three months. The profits from war are not being touched.
Food prices will increase by 50% by the end of the year. Tesco made £3.2 billion in profits and paid £2.5 billion to its shareholders.
It's no wonder working-class people are turning away from Labour. They're being told to tighten their belts again.
Labour's proposals, like breakfast clubs and some rights for renters, are not enough.
These proposals are nothing compared to the problems working-class people are facing. An elderly lady said she couldn't afford to turn on her toaster.
Labour is wondering why it's going wrong. There's no plan to help working-class people. The system is rigged against them.
Just changing the leader won't be enough. Labour needs to change its policies or it will be finished.
This problem is deeper than just the leader. It's been happening for decades. Anyone who wants to lead Labour needs to have more than just slogans and PR stunts.
If my members were asked to vote on whether to support Labour, most would say no. Labour needs to change its direction, not just its leader. This is Labour's last chance.
Without trade unions and workers, Labour has no base. It will become just another centrist party that only cares about management and focus groups.
It's now or never for Labour. It must change or it will die.