What happened to left of centre parties, and their demands for orthodoxy. Who sets the policy. Is it, as I assume, based on a supposed democracy, where intersectionality and smaller groups rule, and an arcane maze of procedure. So in effect everything is decided by a few shadowy people who are able to mobilise loyal followers with time on their hand to sit through discussions and vote.
And ordinary person wandering in, wanting to contribute to a fairer society, has no chance. Too many requirements in terms of beliefs that defy common sense. The fact that senior Labour women like Angela Rayner have thrived, says a lot about them and their suitability to run anything.
Duffield seems to continuing in a fine tradition of MPs like Frank Field who think for themselves, say what they think, and who as a result command broader support. She is reasonably protected in that she is the first Labour MP ever in Canterbury, and my assumption is that articles like this with only increase local respect.
As a woman I am grateful that she is using her voice to help prevent women being silences. If I were a Labour supporter (or as is increasingly the case, a former Labour supporter) I would also be pleased that an MP is highlighting an issue of broad public concern, and by doing so is highlighting the sclerotic process of Labour Party policy making. If the Labour Party is to be electable, polices need to reflect the concerns and priorities of would be voters, not dreamt up by activists in secret chat rooms and voted on during late night sessions in community halls.