The devastating results for Labour at the Hartlepool by-election have made it clearer than ever that the party is facing an existential crisis. But it's not the first time that Labour has been confused about its identity and purpose. What can Labour's past tell us about the party's future?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Steven Fielding, Professor of Political History at Nottingham University and co-author of The Churchill Myths.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips used: ITV, Sky, BBC, The Daily Mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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