What's happened
Deborah Mattinson, former pollster for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will brief Kamala Harris's campaign on Labour's successful strategy targeting working-class voters. This collaboration aims to replicate Labour's recent electoral success in the upcoming US presidential election against Donald Trump on November 5.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Guardian, Deborah Mattinson's meeting with Harris's campaign team aims to share insights on targeting 'squeezed working-class voters.' Mattinson emphasizes that these voters, who previously supported Labour, felt rejected by the party. Politico highlights that this collaboration is part of a broader trend of learning from Labour's recent electoral success, with a focus on swing states where Harris currently leads Trump narrowly. The Observer notes that understanding these 'hero voters' is crucial for both campaigns, suggesting that similar economic concerns exist on both sides of the Atlantic.
How we got here
Labour's recent victory in the UK elections on July 4 was attributed to a focused campaign targeting 'hero voters'—working-class individuals seeking change. This success has prompted collaboration with Kamala Harris's campaign as she prepares for the presidential election.
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