Britain's opposition Labour Party in crisis as left-wing outsider surges in leadership race
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is warning the Labour Party that adopting an "old-fashioned leftist platform" of tax-and-spend policies will lead to electoral oblivion.
Labour is seeking a new leader to rebuild after losing badly in May's election to the Conservatives. Left-wing lawmaker Jeremy Corbyn has gone from longshot to serious contender — to the horror of party chiefs.
Blair said Wednesday Labour should move on "but for heaven's sake, don't move back."
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Corbyn accuses rival candidates of offering "austerity light" policies that provide no alternative to the Conservatives. His message has found strong support among party members, making him a front-runner.
Some Labour lawmakers have said they will try to oust Corbyn immediately if he wins the party ballot, whose result will be announced Sept. 12.