Readers respond to columnist Owen Jones’s decision to leave the Labour party and try to persuade others to vote for Green or independent candidates instead
I’m a politically disenchanted member of gen Z who is dragging herself to the polls with little hope that any politician can significantly raise my spirits after 14 years of Tory horror. But little hope is still hope. When I read Owen Jones’s article my heart sank, and I fear facing another five years staring into the austere blue abyss (The Labour party is in my blood. Here’s why I’ve just cancelled my membership, 21 March). Is Jones really helping? He’s made it clear in his article and video that voting for what feels like our only option to end Tory rule is a terrible idea. Despite his optimistic attempt to promote vague alternatives to Labour, I feel more cynical.
In every election I have voted in, the Conservatives have always won. They’re good at winning. The first time I think my Labour vote could be used to oust them, Jones tries to convince us not to bother.
