I think there are two things Labour should have been alive to and ready with proposals on entering Government. One is state funding of parties and the other is greater lobbying transparency.I think there are two things Labour should have been alive to and ready with proposals on entering Government. One is state funding of parties and the other is greater lobbying transparency.

That might seem being wise after the event. However, from previous Lab govt experience, they should have known that the same outrage would be generated over relatively minor issues as was generated by inexcusable behaviour under the previous Con govt. Especially regarding the 2 issues you mention.