Earlier in the summer, Left Foot Forward asked readers to tell us the names of people they considered to be influential in the politics of the left. From politicians and think tankers, to journalists and other public figures, we have rattled it down to your top 50.
We are delighted to announce that the poll to find Left Foot Forward readers’ number one influential left winger has opened today. To vote for your top five, simply follow the link.
The vote will close on the 22nd September.
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to announcing the winner during the Labour Party Conference.
38 Responses to “Who are the most influential left wingers? Vote now!”
Richard Olszewski
@Jessica_Asato @leftfootfwd's poll on who most influential left winger: http://bit.ly/9SOvr6 <Campbell, Blanchflower, MiliD, Cruddas, Blair.
Robert
John McDonnell missing, Cruddas left wing being left wing has become so very easy these days, I’m suprised you missed out Blair in that list! if you think this bunch are left wingers, Prescott was once he sold out years ago.
left wingers.
Kate Webb
RT @leftfootfwd: Who are the most influential left wingers? Vote now! http://bit.ly/bPXJUO
Mr. Sensible
Joanne, I believe that this list was drawn up using suggestions from readers.
I was surprised by a couple myself, but there you go.
Lox
I’d have voted for Diane Abbott, but then I remembered she sent her kid to a fee paying school. I thought about Ken Loach, but then I remembered that he lives in leafy Bath, and might be slightly unworldly as a consequence. And his films are tosh. Eddy Balls? Sounds like a character from Viz. John Pilger? Hmmm-good documentary maker, but rather polemical.
Perhaps I’m missing the point.
Anyway, what’s a left winger?