The launch of the Labour party’s new green energy mission did not go to plan. The party had promised to ferry journalists to the venue in a hydrogen-powered bus, only for this to be quickly replaced with a diesel alternative on the day. To make matters worse, the bus driver then got lost on route, twisting and turning his way through the narrow streets of Leith. Only after several U-turns, and some helpful directions from a generous journalist, did the bus eventually chug its way – much delayed – to the location of Starmer’s great launch.
As a metaphor for the Labour party’s energy policy, you would be hard pressed to find something more apt. Over the last month, the party has lurched from one position to another, publicly debating how best to marry its commitments to green energy, skilled jobs and sound public finances.
For all the excitement around a resurgence for Sarwar’s party, it still lacks a professional credibility among Scottish voters.
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