I mean that Labour had spent nearly 20 years getting itself into electable shape for what its leaders believed was best for the country and then spent much of its time in power ruthlessly enforcing internal party discipline in order to stay there - because they believed that was what was best for the country.Originally Posted by Peter
In other words, parties act in their best interests because (we must assume) they sincerely believe that is how they best serve the interests of the country.
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