A defeat to reckon with: On Scotland, economic competence, and the complexities of Labour's losses. Issue 1 (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Curtice, John
• Is Part Of: Juncture. Volume 22:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 42
• Page End: 47
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Political planning -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Social policy -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Social policy -- Periodicals; 361.61094105
• DOI: 10.1111/j.2050-5876.2015.00835.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-5868

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>There is no single straightforward explanation for Labour's election losses, either in Scotland or in Britain as a whole. But to win a fresh hearing among key demographics, writes <bold>John Curtice</bold>, the party must convince voters that it can create a better and more appealing economy, not just competently steward it.</p> </abstract>